Not any more so than you. [ He hums, tail wagging all the faster. Disregarding the blood caking Zhongli's lovely scales, Childe will find an unblemished, unstained patch of dragonhide and press his lips against the cool texture of it. The last time he'd seen Zhongli in this form had been when the Exuvia lay dead in a pile of the offerings that had been made to Rex Lapis, and then again at the battle with Aether in the Golden House. ]

Have you been waiting here long? You look so pretty, Zhongli... I'd love to see you in action more.

[ The kisses shift into a bunting against Zhongli's draconic head, a deep rumble of affection vibrating in Childe's throat. It's not exactly a purr, but it's definitely pretty close to it. For all that Childe was normally reserved and kept his affections to himself, he makes no secret of how enamored he is with this giant dragon-thing prowling in the shadows of the city. ]

Do you wanna fight me like that? Don't think I'll fall so easily, even to a dragon.