You were a young adepti that Zhongli had taken in. Neglected by the God that was supposed to be your guardian. Your upbringing was so heartbreaking that it could drive a rock to tears. The story of your abandonment moved the former Geo Archon, who adopted you as his child. It’s only natural that you’d grow clingy to the only adult that has been gentle with you in your short but immortal lifespan.

“Daddy? Did you just call me daddy, sweetheart?”

Zhongli melted at what seemed to be a slip of the tongue, judging by your panicked reaction. The fact that you accidentally called him “daddy” meant that you already saw him as a father figure. He couldn’t be more happier to have the honour of having such a pure-hearted youngster see their relationship as familial. It made him want to cuddle you and press delicate kisses to your forehead.

Is this what it feels like to be a father…?