The walk back through the island, the ride back down on the balloon is much quieter than when they arrived. The tension in Trahearne's shoulders seems to slowly evaporate as they walk, as he's reminded that Zhongli is still Zhongli, and he has always been a dragon. Nothing will change...he thinks.
It's with a quiet farewell that they part ways as they arrive back in Reverein. Despite the triumph that was obtaining the book, there's a terribly sour feeling in his mouth and in his chest. He knows it isn't Zhongli's fault, but...
He just needs time.
...
...
A week or so passes, and Zhongli will find the following message in his journal:
The revelation was not your fault, and I did not mean to treat it in a way that suggested it was.
We've grown close in the past few months, and I know you are not malicious or bent on destruction, as the dragons I am familiar with are. Whether you are a dragon or not, you are still my friend, and I consider that to be a more important part of you.
My life is better with you in it. I'm ready to spend time with you again.
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The walk back through the island, the ride back down on the balloon is much quieter than when they arrived. The tension in Trahearne's shoulders seems to slowly evaporate as they walk, as he's reminded that Zhongli is still Zhongli, and he has always been a dragon. Nothing will change...he thinks.
It's with a quiet farewell that they part ways as they arrive back in Reverein. Despite the triumph that was obtaining the book, there's a terribly sour feeling in his mouth and in his chest. He knows it isn't Zhongli's fault, but...
He just needs time.
...
...
A week or so passes, and Zhongli will find the following message in his journal:
The revelation was not your fault, and I did not mean to treat it in a way that suggested it was.
We've grown close in the past few months, and I know you are not malicious or bent on destruction, as the dragons I am familiar with are. Whether you are a dragon or not, you are still my friend, and I consider that to be a more important part of you.
My life is better with you in it. I'm ready to spend time with you again.
And so they go into August, friendship renewed. ]