ic contact: kaisou

[medicgunner]

Hey, this is Eunie's phone. Sorry 'bout missing you, but leave a message and I'll get back to you.

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[lapislazily]

[Zhongli does. And he is ready to receive her when she flies in. He opens his arms and gently takes her into his embrace, enveloping her in the warm tea-and-dragon scent of his coat. He closes the window, then, and draws the curtains.]

You are here now. You're safe.

[He already has tea waiting. Earl grey, and there's milk and sugar too, and little blueberry scones, freshly warmed.]

Divination magic cannot reach me. There's a possibility that with you so close, it may shield you as well.

But even if it does not... If she dares appear within this domain, I am ready to protect you.

[medicgunner]

[It's like a dam bursting when she takes her normal form and he hugs her. She returns, forcing herself not to shed any fucking tears for that bitch but she was shaking and unable to stop.]

Fuckin' 'ell, Zhongli, I should've been more careful I wasn't thinking... I didn't think she'd give a shit about a little discount store but fuck.

[Every other word was accompanied by panic overflowing that she thought she was rid of by now.]

[lapislazily]

[He gently cradles her head against his chest with one hand, while the other gently rubs her back in a way reminiscent of a parent. He remembers doing this not so long ago with someone else, and even before that... Everyone needs a hug now and then.]

It isn't your fault.

She's skilled at her job. That is why she rose to that rank. You would have been exposed sooner or later. You cannot be expected to carry on living like a caged bird. It isn't fair to you.

At least this incident was in full view of everyone. I am certain they are on high alert. She won't be able to move through the city unimpeded.

[darkly]

She will not lay a finger on any of us.

[medicgunner]

[God, it was just a matter of fucking time, wasn't it? That's how it's always been with these people. They'll find others like her and bring them on that chain whether they like it or not.

She thought she was done with this... she just held onto Zhongli for a while, muttering more swears and cursed under her breath that should never be uttered in polite company. Each blip her phone got only made her fear spike. But the contact eventually helped her to settle while she reminded herself how to breathe.]

Zhongli... [She pulled back slightly, rubbing at her eyes that were puffy and red. She couldn't stop the crying after all, but at least it was less than normal. It didn't take that long for it to start going into anger.]

I dunno how long she's gonna be stationed here. [Which was to say, she might need to stay a while.]

[lapislazily]

[When she pulls back, Zhongli is ready. He removes a napkin from inside of his coat and gently dabs at her cheeks.]

Xiaoquè, you are always welcome here. Stay as long as you need. [He doesn't use terms of endearment often, but it comes so naturally when comforting a child like this.]

I want to ensure the safety of the others. I'll contact Venti and see if we can shelter everyone who's in danger right now, since I only have the one spare bedroom.

[medicgunner]

[She still was better at this by now, having comfort from a grandparent figure. Still weird in a way, but it helped. The name was lost to her but she could feel the affection from it, that's all she really needed.

She nodded weakly, taking a shaky breath.]

A-Alright, got it. [A pause.] Yeah, good idea... I know Dan Heng and the others are safe, but I'm worried about the kids.

[It's still dangerous for them even if she would have remembered them either way and Ei's a god too so fucking with her was risky even for Teresa.]

[lapislazily]

I feel the same. This is the time where we should all come together. [This is why he regained his powers, he's sure-- so he could protect the ones he loves.]

Some tea would surely do you some good. Please, sit down and have a cup. It's been a little while since I had you as a guest.