[It was precisely because he was feeling so raw right now that Zhongli felt he needed to broach this subject. He grimaces slightly at Childe's fumble, concern coming to his gaze for a moment.]

Are you alright...? I can walk, you should be resting as well-

[He shifts in Childe's arms, seeming ready to try to stand again.]

...It can be later if you desire, but... I did not realize how much it had hurt you, not until now.

[And isn't it funny, that a god is admitting to not knowing something so obvious? But gods were very fallible, regardless of what others might think. There's a hint of shame, just a hint of it in his voice.]