[Dohalim frowns slightly, pressing his face in even more and practically huffing out a sigh. of all the things to say... and things that he didn't expect was for Zhongli to call him that, much less double down on it. but his laugh... it's just as soothing, just as warm. like a small light in this darkness... maybe he can get used to this. maybe he can allow himself soft, intimate moments like this.
however, should someone walk in on them, that would be another story. Dohalim is surprised that rumours about the both of them haven't spread like wildfire in the palace, yet, but it's only a matter of time. Dohalim should try to mitigate some of them, honestly. and yet, all he can do is slide his arms around Zhongli's shoulders, clinging onto him just a little more, just a little tighter. it's strange, just how mere moments ago, he'd craved this sort of warmth and attention to, first and foremost, push the corruption away for a beat. now...]
Will you stay with me for the rest of the day?
[he has work to do, still, and he's sure that the other does as well, but. a big part of him just wants to tuck away in his chambers. it's irresponsible, sure, but perhaps it may be a good idea to take a break. just to reset, and banish those dark thoughts nipping at him]
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however, should someone walk in on them, that would be another story. Dohalim is surprised that rumours about the both of them haven't spread like wildfire in the palace, yet, but it's only a matter of time. Dohalim should try to mitigate some of them, honestly. and yet, all he can do is slide his arms around Zhongli's shoulders, clinging onto him just a little more, just a little tighter. it's strange, just how mere moments ago, he'd craved this sort of warmth and attention to, first and foremost, push the corruption away for a beat. now...]
Will you stay with me for the rest of the day?
[he has work to do, still, and he's sure that the other does as well, but. a big part of him just wants to tuck away in his chambers. it's irresponsible, sure, but perhaps it may be a good idea to take a break. just to reset, and banish those dark thoughts nipping at him]