Zhongli appears behind Childe as he's walking away.
"What do you want?"
"Childe, wait. Please let me explain."
Childe turns and looks at Zhongli.
"Explain what? That you lied to me?"
"Ajax i never wanted to deceive you. It was a necessary sacrifice."
"Bullshit one and second it's Childe to you, only close friends get to call me by my given name which you aren't and really a necessary sacrifice? Your lies made me look like a complete fool in front of the traveler and Signora!"
Zhongli steps closer, trying to get Childe to listen.
"I understand your anger. But please, let me make it up to you."
"And how exactly do you plan on doing that?"
"By being honest with you, from now on."
Childe crosses his arms, still unconvinced.
"Honest? You expect me to believe that?"
"I understand your doubts. I've given you every reason to distrust me. But I promise, things will be different now."
"Different how? Are you suddenly going to start telling the truth?"
"Yes. I will tell you everything. No more secrets, no more deception."
"And I just have to take your word for that?"
"I… please"
"… what a load of bullshit. Complete and utter bullshit. You really expect me to forgive your six months of lies over one single apology!"
" your dumber than I thought if-"
Before Childe could continue his rant to companions they both know suddenly decided to make themselves known
"Ajax and … oh it's Zhongli how are you "