Childe hears Zhongli return before the man can even announce himself.
He can simply tell by how the wind shifts, responding to the dragon’s presence as he lands on the lawn of their home and transforms back to his mortal form.
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Human footsteps approach, crunching fresh grass, and Childe smiles.
“Laogong…”
A warm hand presses against his upon the armrest and Childe leans up to press a kiss to Zhongli’s neck.
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He holds there, inhaling his husband’s scent, before letting the other interlock their fingers. The porch swing sways as ZL settles himself beside Childe, drawing their hands together, & pressing thigh & shoulder against each other such that they feel like a single unit.