From a friend of a friend.

3

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"It's getting rather late Mr Zhongli."

Dilucs tone was soft, tired. A yawn leaving his mouth almost right after.

"Have you not a place to stay?"

"Ah, I indeed do not, Although I wouldn't mind traveling back at this hour."

Zhongli had responded with such a fondness to his tone, one could almost feel it travel throughout their body as it vibrated through.

"Surely, You aren't serious. Traveling back at such an hour is unreasonable. Simply dangerous. Though I have no doubt that you can protect yourself, I feel it would be safer for... Traveler,,, To know you've stayed safe."

Diluc had brought a hand up to his mouth, covering his upcoming yawn and clearing his throat.

"I suppose it would be safer to stay... Do you perhaps know a place I could go?"

The ex-archon smiled simply, Tilting his head only a tad to get his point across, considering his options.

"I do suppose there is room at the mansion, I'll let you use one of the guest rooms. Though of course, I'd prefer if you'd help me get the two drunkards home first."

The redheaded bartender pointed towards the passed out blue and ginger blobs of hair. Both drooling and knocked out cold from the amount that they've drank.
Zhonglis laugh could be heard, His deep smooth voice vibrated through Dilucs spine, sending an odd chill to rest with him.

"Of course, It's the least I could do for you considering I'm getting free housing for the night."

Smiling, He had stood up from his chair, taking the time to glance at the bartender in front of him. Diluc falling silent at the height of the man, Not only that but from taking I'm his whole figure.

Zhonglis hair was in a loose ponytail, trailing down his back with such smoothness. The tips a golden brown compared to his otherwise dark brown hair. His facial structure was well, Although the years of stress and age had clearly been worn onto him, They were etched with such delicacy. He still held a younger structure as well.
His eyes were a good gold color, shining brighter in the light.
His clothing was tailored well to his body, Showing off his rather large shoulder width and chest.

Diluc had felt rather insecure during the moment of study. Although he himself was built well, That didn't stop his stomach from protruding just a tad bit more than everyone else's.
(DAD BOD DILUC SUPREMACY)

"I do.. Suppose we should get going."

With a clear of the redheads throat, and turn of his head to face away, He began walking towards the two grown men sound asleep on the table.

Zhonglis smile was evident, Very. Although an ex-archon, That doesn't dissipate his observation skills.

"I can take Kaeya home, and we could bring other one with him..."

"They seem close enough-"

"That's what I was thinking as well."

Diluc smiled at their agreement, Finding it pleasant to be around another man of little words.
As he went to go grab Kaeya, Zhongli had just watched. Finding this much more interesting to see than picking up Childe.