[He can see the future of the Black Order, and it threatens to be an unpleasant one unless something is done about it. Jusis is one of those people who sees a problem and finds a way to correct it rather than kicking it down the line. It reminds him of a girl in his old memories, a girl who boldly declared that humanity was fine without gods.
She was right, in that case. And Jusis was, too.]
It's that commitment—that heart—that draws people to your leadership. It may be inconvenient for you at times, but it's a rare quality.
[In a beat or two of silence that follows Jusis's offer, there is a glimpse of serenity and normal life. Some of the parkgoers walk by them on the path, a little boy shouts about birds excitedly, and a pair of dogs bark and chase each other in the grassy field nearby. Zhongli smiles faintly, but it doesn't reach his eyes. There's a profound sadness to it—a nearly-tangible tiredness. Yet he never complains.]
That means more than you know.
[a pause]
Well, I think I've taken up more than enough of your time with my rambling today. I should let you get back to your work.
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She was right, in that case. And Jusis was, too.]
It's that commitment—that heart—that draws people to your leadership. It may be inconvenient for you at times, but it's a rare quality.
[In a beat or two of silence that follows Jusis's offer, there is a glimpse of serenity and normal life. Some of the parkgoers walk by them on the path, a little boy shouts about birds excitedly, and a pair of dogs bark and chase each other in the grassy field nearby. Zhongli smiles faintly, but it doesn't reach his eyes. There's a profound sadness to it—a nearly-tangible tiredness. Yet he never complains.]
That means more than you know.
[a pause]
Well, I think I've taken up more than enough of your time with my rambling today. I should let you get back to your work.