[This isn't even the first decapitation memory Childe's gotten, so that should tell you how THAT'S going.
But, ah--he stops, involuntarily, as the memory flashes before his eyes. And, well... it's not like he didn't already know Douman has Some Thoughts about the gods, but wow.
My beloved Lord, once upon a time, in a previous summoning. One who pulled the reins. Now that that connection is broken, I am not one who can speak on them.
...Is that why you came here? [Rather than seeking a Master, vaguely and generally. That's a very personal question, though, and he won't blame Douman if they don't want to answer.]
[such a thing happen, he wants to say, but he doesn't get to finish his sentence before Douman gets a memory of Childe's in return. (slaps this down too and coughs)
[Ughhhh, this is one of the few things he didn't particularly want getting out.
Oh well.
He sighs, waving a hand. He mostly just looks annoyed, honestly.]
They were never in any real danger, if you must know. Liyue's Archon is not the sort of man who'd sit by and watch his city crumble. The whole thing was his plan in the first place.
[He smiles, though it doesn't reach his eyes. (Not that there's ever any light in them anyway.) Is it in response to the first question, or the second? Yes.]
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But, ah--he stops, involuntarily, as the memory flashes before his eyes. And, well... it's not like he didn't already know Douman has Some Thoughts about the gods, but wow.
...]
A bit messy, but effective, I suppose. [Childe.]
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[Childe? CHILDE YOUR DECAPITATION MEMORIES???]
[And they seem to just huff - that's actually not half a bad memory, for them.]
Sometimes, it must be done! Ah, the looks of shock and horror...I really treasured it.
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He just snorts, though, shaking his head. OH, YOU SADISTS. He cannot personally relate, but whatever. People don't get his battle lust either, so.
Still, he can't help asking.]
That "alien god" of yours. Will you tell me about them?
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[There's a long pause at that.]
My beloved Lord, once upon a time, in a previous summoning. One who pulled the reins. Now that that connection is broken, I am not one who can speak on them.
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He hums softly.]
...Is that why you came here? [Rather than seeking a Master, vaguely and generally. That's a very personal question, though, and he won't blame Douman if they don't want to answer.]
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What, to reconnect myself with the Alien God? Don't make me laugh.
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Haha, my mistake. [They just seemed rather, ah, passionate about the whole thing, is all. Hm.]
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[They say, matter-of-fact, like it should be obvious.]
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And how often does--
[such a thing happen, he wants to say, but he doesn't get to finish his sentence before Douman gets a memory of Childe's in return. (slaps this down too and coughs)
Hm. Awkward!]
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[Well, now.]
[Douman's smile curves up their face, opening into a toothy grin.]
Ah, I didn't realize you had such a soft heart, Childe. Thinking about the lesser people even as you move ahead to destroy them? Mmm, what hypocrisy.
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Oh well.
He sighs, waving a hand. He mostly just looks annoyed, honestly.]
They were never in any real danger, if you must know. Liyue's Archon is not the sort of man who'd sit by and watch his city crumble. The whole thing was his plan in the first place.
[GODS. Exhausting.]
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[He mentioned something, didn't he? A Gnosis...whatever that was.]
Did you know that it was his plan?
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The gods of our nations.