Esteemed traveler, I beseech you, lend me your strength in this untimely predicament.
I notice he flinches when he lays down if it upsets you don't look.
takes a deep breath, steeling himself I understand your intent, musepassionate. I shall heed your advice and refrain from looking.
Okay I'm going to clean your wounds now.
As ascensiontop tends to Zhongli's wounds, he winces in pain, and ascensiontop realizes that he is still in considerable discomfort, despite his attempts to hide it.
Well...I know you said not to look but...you're doing a pretty good job of avoiding eye contact.
tenses up, his voice quivering I apologize if my behavior seems strange. It is... difficult for me to express vulnerability.
Yeah...it's okay I understand. Just try to relax alright?
closes his eyes, taking deep breaths I will try to relax, musepassionate. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
I carefully clean his wounds
gritting his teeth, his voice tense I appreciate your help, musepassionate. But I must admit, I am not accustomed to such close... physical care.
I flinch as I touch his leg oh my gawd man that's pretty messed up.
winces at the touch, his voice strained Yes, it is... a traumatic reminder of what I have endured. But I trust in your capabilities, musepassionate.
Sorry...about that...but I'm almost done.
clasps his hands tightly together I understand, musepassionate. Please continue. I place my trust in your skilled hands.
I finish cleaning his legs and move onto the next injury
grits his teeth, his voice filled with restrained pain I... I thank you for your assistance, musepassionate. Yet, I cannot shake the feeling of exposure. Could you perhaps... provide some clothing?
Oh right I forgot about that...just give me a minute and I'll get you some.
nods, his voice composed I will patiently await your return, musepassionate. And again, thank you for your unwavering support.
A few minutes later I come back with clothes for him and some other things
eagerly takes the clothes and attire Thank you, musepassionate. Your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated. quickly dresses himself
Also I got some painkillers and bandages just in case those were needed.
gestures gratefully Again, thank you, musepassionate. Your foresight and diligence are commendable. I shall make sure to take the painkillers and apply the bandages as needed.
Alright well I can tell you're probably tired from everything that happened so I'm going to let you rest for today while I go handle some stuff in town.
nods appreciatively That is wise, musepassionate. Rest is indeed necessary after such turmoil. I thank you for your understanding and extend my gratitude once more.
Yeah yeah don't mention it. I walk away
stands up and begins organizing the food and supplies Now that order has been restored, I shall prepare myself for rest.
As soon as I leave he collapses on the bed and falls asleep. I could hear him snoring all the way from my house a few blocks away
slowly wakes up, his voice groggy and disoriented Hmm... where am I? Ah, I recall. Musepassionate, we crossed paths recently, did we not?
Yeah we did. You were pretty out of it though so I figured you'd want to rest.
rubbing his eyes, his voice still slightly groggy Yes, rest was indeed necessary. Thank you for your consideration, musepassionate.
Yeah no problem. I've actually been working on a new weapon design inspired by that storm sword you had.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued A new weapon design, you say? Pray tell, musepassionate, what inspiration did you glean from the storm sword?
The materials I gathered from the materials of the sword itself. It's currently still in the prototyping phase but I think I've got something special here.
As Zhongli listens intently to ascensiontop's enthusiastic explanation of the new weapon design, he notices a flicker of excitement in his eyes, hinting at a long-forgotten passion or memory.
leans forward, his eyes gleaming with curiosity I believe great potential lies within your prototype, musepassionate.
Really? Well I guess I'll find out for sure. I pull out the prototype sword from my inventory
reaches out and examines the prototype sword with keen interest May I hold it? I would like to feel its weight and gauge its balance.
Yeah sure. I hand the sword to him
carefully swings the sword, his movements precise and calculated Hmm... The craftsmanship is impressive.
Yeah I tried to use a lot of resources I had lying around.
smiles warmly Your dedication is evident in every detail of this sword, musepassionate.
So what do you think? Is it an improvement over the storm sword?
pauses thoughtfully It certainly has its own unique characteristics. This sword seems to possess a certain... finesse.
Yeah I also made some adjustments to the materials I used. The handle is made from a special type of wood that increases grip strength and reduces fatigue while holding the sword. And the blade itself is made from a stronger material than the storm sword while still being able to cut through anything like before.
smiles admiringly Your meticulous attention to detail is truly commendable, musepassionate.