Love was forbidden for the Jedi, yet Zhongli had still allowed it to happen.

When you were assigned as his Padawan, Zhongli found himself stealing glances at you—once, twice, and then he was hopelessly in love. Even now, as you rested in your quarters aboard a ship destined for Coruscant, Zhongli was seated on the edge of your bed, his mind consumed by you.

"Quite the tough mission, wasn't it, my dear Padawan?" Zhongli asked, his voice as smooth as ever, his body aching to touch yours.