Incredible... I suppose it would have been, to some.

[Dohalim's words seem almost amusing to someone like Zhongli, having simply lived his life as such. granted, the world was a very different place then... and the idea of being at his full size is no longer as appealing as it once was. simply having his tail back would be enough, for the most part.

besides, it's easier to nestle in closer to the Renan like this. that's... probably a bad thing, ultimately, knowing how much they have to do, but for now... for now, just being near him and seeing how comfortable Dohalim seems is good enough.]

I... it would suffice to say that I have existed for rather too long, in truth. When I was young, humanity itself was still finding its footing. What history remains from that time is largely within me, and perhaps a few long-sealed locations. [for a moment, there's a sort of regretful look that passes his features before his eyes close, a soft hum escaping his lips as he nuzzles Dohalim's hair.] You would be surprised how many mythical beasts have their roots in truth, even if time twists the memory of them.