["He seeks retribution unto himself for the death he's caused, and is why he's still holding onto this silver lake. Who am I to convince him otherwise when it's so much easier just to let him give into it?"
it's clear that Umbra has no remorse for its words as it moves away from Zhongli. and it's also clear that its tactics aren't working, and that the deity isn't so easily swayed, even in Dohalim's mind. how annoying...
"He only is enduring it because he doesn't want more guilt placed upon him when he inevitably disappoints you. Though, your words and selfishness already make him feel guilty enough."
it makes its way back to Dohalim, who now has sunk just a little further into the lake. silver hands still have their hold on him, and Dohalim looks even more worse for wear than moments before. he's tired, he's so tired... and Umbra notices it, and latches onto it.
"Are you exhausted?"
Dohalim doesn't speak, but just nods. he is, he really is, and he knows he can't keep fighting this anymore. but for Zhongli to see this nightmare play out in front of him, Dohalim, somewhere in his thoughts, only feels more guilt and shame. shame that he needs the deity, even here, in his subconscious.
"You should take rest. Take rest here."
rest here...? in this lake... he shouldn't. it's absurd a thought to. but...]
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it's clear that Umbra has no remorse for its words as it moves away from Zhongli. and it's also clear that its tactics aren't working, and that the deity isn't so easily swayed, even in Dohalim's mind. how annoying...
"He only is enduring it because he doesn't want more guilt placed upon him when he inevitably disappoints you. Though, your words and selfishness already make him feel guilty enough."
it makes its way back to Dohalim, who now has sunk just a little further into the lake. silver hands still have their hold on him, and Dohalim looks even more worse for wear than moments before. he's tired, he's so tired... and Umbra notices it, and latches onto it.
"Are you exhausted?"
Dohalim doesn't speak, but just nods. he is, he really is, and he knows he can't keep fighting this anymore. but for Zhongli to see this nightmare play out in front of him, Dohalim, somewhere in his thoughts, only feels more guilt and shame. shame that he needs the deity, even here, in his subconscious.
"You should take rest. Take rest here."
rest here...? in this lake... he shouldn't. it's absurd a thought to. but...]