[That makes two of them. Zhongli was not keen on how public this conversation was, let alone the fact it was clearly mortifying Aether.
Not that it is particularly stopping him from responding, because even when he intends to occupy his mouth with drink, one thing Aether says demands an instant response.]
Do not call yourself that. Emotional and physical intimacy is nothing to feel shame over, when all parties are in agreement and enjoying themselves. If anything I am glad-- Childe cherishes you, as do I. Why would I have issue with it?
[Neither Childe or Zhongli had many close friends, people they could truly be themselves around. That Aether was one of them spoke volumes.]
As for... Childe and I, there is nothing to 'get between', at least... nothing we've spoken of.
[Said hesitantly, because there's something to be sure, but... putting a name on it yet escapes the both of them.]
We deeply enjoy each other's company and are certainly intimate, but neither of us have expected such a thing as hm... what do mortals call it?
[He pauses, considering. Monogamy implied something more... official, than they were. But...] Exclusivity?
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Not that it is particularly stopping him from responding, because even when he intends to occupy his mouth with drink, one thing Aether says demands an instant response.]
Do not call yourself that. Emotional and physical intimacy is nothing to feel shame over, when all parties are in agreement and enjoying themselves. If anything I am glad-- Childe cherishes you, as do I. Why would I have issue with it?
[Neither Childe or Zhongli had many close friends, people they could truly be themselves around. That Aether was one of them spoke volumes.]
As for... Childe and I, there is nothing to 'get between', at least... nothing we've spoken of.
[Said hesitantly, because there's something to be sure, but... putting a name on it yet escapes the both of them.]
We deeply enjoy each other's company and are certainly intimate, but neither of us have expected such a thing as hm... what do mortals call it?
[He pauses, considering. Monogamy implied something more... official, than they were. But...] Exclusivity?