Actually it’s so weird for Connor to say that like bro why do you keep making jokes about Manatreed. He is an abuser Dream removed from the server like… what’s the point in bringing that up what you Mean moved on of course we did it’s what the actual victim asked for 😭😭 what a piece of shit
thinking about zhongli (who else) who, much to your surprise, enjoys showing subtle public displays of affection. he loves holding your hand as the two of you wander through the harbor, feeling your smaller fingers lace through his own gloved digits.
he loves grabbing you by the waist and glancing over your shoulder when the two of you make your near daily trip to wanwen bookhouse, asking you what novel has struck your interest this time.
he loves to place a gentle kiss to your forehead when he must bid you a temporary farewell, maybe even a chaste peck on the lips if there’s not too many others around.
and in private he’s so much worse. pressing his bare chest to your back when you prepare him his favorite tea in the morning, urging you to sit between his spread legs as he lounges on the couch with a fresh novel in hand. grabbing your hand when you tell him you’re going to shower, asking if you’d like some company - he finds great enjoyment in helping you wash as its just another excuse to keep you close to him.
he’s a man who’s been around for thousands of years and who’s spent many of those years far too focused on his duties as an archon to consider romantic relationships, so in time he’ll mellow out and of course always provide you space if you ask, but he finds himself most at peace these days with you in his loving embrace.