[ Sure enough, the chopsticks pulse with an inner light and glow, then immediately disappear in a flash of light. The entire world suddenly disappears in sweeping darkness and silence reigns for several long, tense seconds.
And then the Exuvia lights up, bright, brighter, before splitting open with a thunderous crack. The world begins to disintegrate and chip away, darkness giving way to a splash of vibrant color and a sea of stars high overhead.
Strong arms encircle around Zhongli and he’s pulled into a firm chest as their surroundings become more clear. They’re back on the hill overlooking Liyue, the single glaze lily blowing gently in the night air beside them. Childe is holding him, tight, face buried in his shoulder and squeezing like he’ll never let go again. ]
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And then the Exuvia lights up, bright, brighter, before splitting open with a thunderous crack. The world begins to disintegrate and chip away, darkness giving way to a splash of vibrant color and a sea of stars high overhead.
Strong arms encircle around Zhongli and he’s pulled into a firm chest as their surroundings become more clear. They’re back on the hill overlooking Liyue, the single glaze lily blowing gently in the night air beside them. Childe is holding him, tight, face buried in his shoulder and squeezing like he’ll never let go again. ]