Why remember it when all it will cause is pain? There is already too much pain.

[Dohalim leans forward, breaking his gaze away from Zhongli as he presses his forehead against his shoulder. it's warm, like stone in the sun, but strong, like the sturdiness of earth]

I... Lose all sense of control, when I remember, Zhongli. It consumes me... I have always sought for that control, to conceal what truly lies deep within me. But now...

[whatever it is has fully taken hold of him again, threatening to unleash itself again. not in an explosive way like before, but quiet, yet deafening wave that continues to tug at the bond]

Should we not face punishment for our inactions?