#kalopsia stuff

Just to see what happens, your hands glided across the keys.

"ACKONFOAIUENILELUAHSBDBICUIWP"

You can only chuckle as Zhongli's expression changes to one of confusion, his arms unfolding to his sides in a more fluid animation compared to the preset ones made by Hoyoverse.

"M-My apologies, could you... repeat yourself?"

The text cursor prompting you to type an answer returns. Might as well humor the game.

"It's nice to see you."

The former archon's eyes widen for a second before softening, a similarly mellow smile appearing, the unusual sight making you reflect the giddy feelings you didn't know he was experiencing. He was too handsome for his own good-

"Likewise."

'Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear, oh dea-'

Zhongli had no idea what to say next. Unknown to the being behind Aether's endeavors in Teyvat, the traveler has been translating their language to the Liyuen he's used to and back. He's surprised that neither party has been affected by the one who calls itself the "System." He was even more shocked at Aether's sudden request to try something out before that being returns. For now...

"Traveler, what should I say?" He muttered under his breath to avoid being detected by Aether's little guide.

"Hold on, they're about to say someth--What are you doing?"

Truth be told, he was actually told by Aether to just stand around this area. Though not something he would agree to so easily, he did so after quick consideration when the traveler mentioned he found a way to avoid the "System" being. Zhongli can comprehend his situation (most of the time, at least, and has been fixing a certain issue when he goes out shopping) and thought of a story in case any bystanders were to question him.

"I was doing some errands for the funeral parlor and thought to take a break."

Absolute lie; he was about to buy something before finally remembering his money situation and was going to head back to the parlor for mora, which was when he was stopped by Aether.

"Is it something urgent?" The traveler translates.

Zhongli shakes his head.

"Not something terribly important, no. Just a small errand that has gone undone for a while."

As Aether relays the player's reply, Zhongli's face slightly contorts to one of nervousness, though unnoticeable by the player.

"Can I help?"