[Zhongli goes very quiet as Aether explains; the reason for it is one the traveler already knows, of course, but knowing that (likely) fact and reconciling it with his own memories are two different things. There's no hiding the faint blanch of his face at the mention of jellyfish]
... I see. [hopefully never literally, he thinks.] they sound like truly... troublesome creatures.
[His recovery is swift as ever though - as they blaze their lackadaisical path onward, the former Archon is quick but thorough with his questions, clearly trying to cram as much information into one small tour as possible. It's not at all unpleasant, even if his guard is up a little more than usual.]
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... I see. [hopefully never literally, he thinks.] they sound like truly... troublesome creatures.
[His recovery is swift as ever though - as they blaze their lackadaisical path onward, the former Archon is quick but thorough with his questions, clearly trying to cram as much information into one small tour as possible. It's not at all unpleasant, even if his guard is up a little more than usual.]