We are of a similar thought then. It's nice to find another who has a deep admiration for a well-made good whether it be food or an everyday object such as a parasol like this. [ Zhongli takes the offered object with care and admiration almost as if he was handed a golden crown. It was splendidly made, there are no blemishes or mistakes when it was crafted. For him, this is something he would pay full price for. He'll examine it as a hand is drawn to his chin in thought while he does so. ] Hm. No. This is no traditional parasol, I'm afraid. Much like your eyepatch, this is something more. Charmed, perhaps?

[ He's slowly putting the pieces together on what's happening here. ] An incident was it? [ Hm, hm hm. There is a lot more to this human than he realized. Well, after the summoning of that creature he knew Matoba was no ordinary human. But instead of pressing the matter, he'll answer Matoba's question in earnest. ] Liyue is mired in traditions so it's only natural that one who lives there would have some inclinations towards it. I have lived there for...a long time and am drawn to such things naturally.