[ even if august's birds get there first, he still... weirdly appreciates zulius' concern for him. it's weird. it's really weird. most of his relationships with people are PURELY transactional, even his oldest friend in the city, Zhongli--he's still coming to terms with the fact that 'friends' is an okay word to use for him.

having someone he just met new doing something for him with no expectations? he's...

not sure how to handle how that makes him feel.
He'll compartmentalize it later. ]

Thank you, Zulius. [ see, he can be nice. he can! ]

I will .... update you on the situation on a regular basis.
And if Dante shows up before you find him.

...Be safe.