[ What Neuvillette wants is to shake his head and say that Zhongli's wellbeing is of greater importance than his own, but the words remain unspoken on his tongue; it's been a long day and he doesn't particularly want to risk sparking a debate on who matters more between the two of them. If something makes him uncomfortable, perhaps he will simply say nothing so they won't have to explore these alternative solutions to accommodate him. So he simply nods as he responds. ]

I agree. This situation is far from ideal, but we ought to make the best of the situation we've been handed. A negative outlook will not improve our circumstances. [ It's spoken as he observes the way the dancing flames cast jittery shadows across the planes of Zhongli's face and make the amber of his eyes glint like a spark struck from flint. They don't catch one's attention the way Lady Furina does with her heterochromatic eyes with pupils like teardrops, but they are striking nonetheless. ]

Please, do continue; I am greatly interested in hearing more. In return, perhaps you would like to hear about some of Fontaine's unusual laws?