[His eyebrows rise as Jusis explains that he's been running his own investigation on a similar circumstance. He closes his eyes for a moment...]

Of course such dealings wouldn't escape your notice. If I didn't know any better, I might be under the impression that you were chasing after my old position.

[He put his faith in the right person.]

I trust your report. I'll... see him again soon. [One way or another...]

It is precisely because of your dedication to the truth that I came to you. I knew you would understand the significance of what we are trying to accomplish.

[Zhongli has not lost any of his intensity over the years, judging by the sharpness of his amber eyes. Oh, perhaps getting to know him makes him less threatening, but he still very much remembers being a god and he will not forget the slights that the Black Order has committed against the people. He was willing to set them aside, being bound by the contract, acting as if it had nothing to do with him, but it never sat right with him.

The earth doesn't need to move all at once. Pressure builds, and the ground shifts, until enough pebbles have moved that the whole cliffside comes down in a spectacular avalanche of mud, stone, and trees.]

I'll inform you of my plans should an opportunity present itself. For now, we must exercise patience and due caution until we have proof of their wrongdoing.

... Be careful. And if you feel you have been compromised, or that you're no longer safe, call on me.