[there's a small shiver as Dohalim is lowered into the water, the sudden change in temperature against his skin pulling that response from him. but soon, the warmth starts to do its work as it slowly soothes his tired muscles, along with Zhongli's gentle hands. he does finally pull back to look at him proper, eyes slightly hidden with his tangled bangs]

I've... Always been different from others, even when growing up. Sometimes, when it was pointed out to me, it had a negative connotation behind it, so I... I think it may be pulling from that experience the reason why I'm a little... Bashful, when it comes to this sort of pleasure.

[a hand slides along Zhongli's shoulder and chest, fingers brushing against the smooth scales mottled along porcelain skin]

But I did enjoy it. And... If it would not be too much to ask for... I would, perhaps, like to do it again. I...

[Dohalim falls silent for a moment, thinking of what to say next, if it would be too bold of him to say. but, he's already been this honest, so really, he should just continue]

I don't want anyone else but you, now... If you would indulge me...

[maybe it's the fear of what the corruption could bring if he were to be intimate with anyone else, or that he's so twisted in his desires that only Zhongli can satisfy them, now, but the fact remains: Zhongli can only give him what he needs, now, it seems]