[Zhongli gives an apologetic smile in turn; if he's this weak, it's just how it has to be. After a few sips he sets the cup aside and shifts to let Dohalim settle in, tracing idle circles at the small of his back.
When the servant arrives and leaves the prepared ingredients, Zhongli offers a small smile and a murmur of thanks. His soothing gestures are still largely hidden by their positions, and of course this man would never say anything about their state... but Zhongli would understand the hesitation.]
You'll like the scent of this, I hope. It's not too sweet, and should be relaxing.
[thankfully, he can handle the rest of the work one-handed. Deft fingers set the powdered incense in a small burner, lighting it without hesitation. The scent is indeed relaxing, a mix of soothing herbs with something slightly sweet and spicy. Zhongli takes in a slow breath of it exhaling in a soft sigh.]
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When the servant arrives and leaves the prepared ingredients, Zhongli offers a small smile and a murmur of thanks. His soothing gestures are still largely hidden by their positions, and of course this man would never say anything about their state... but Zhongli would understand the hesitation.]
You'll like the scent of this, I hope. It's not too sweet, and should be relaxing.
[thankfully, he can handle the rest of the work one-handed. Deft fingers set the powdered incense in a small burner, lighting it without hesitation. The scent is indeed relaxing, a mix of soothing herbs with something slightly sweet and spicy. Zhongli takes in a slow breath of it exhaling in a soft sigh.]