[ he considers what the other says, unfortunately not really able to make any connection. Still, he'll keep it in mind in case any clues come along as to what its significant is, if anything.
Aether smiles at the comment about not planning to go easy on him, and he feels a spark of excitement at seeing the complete change in Childe. It's almost... familiar, somehow, and his heart tells him he's really missed this. Or something like this, at least: a challenge? ]
Good, because I wouldn't have bothered if I thought you were to do that. That's not fun.
[ ok, he's ready and his stance shows it. He's not quite sure how he knows this, but he does. Which gives him a confidence of sorts even if he hasn't yet realized what he is capable of—as much as he's unaware of his partner's capabilities, even.
It's time find out at least a little about both. ]
Re: childe
Aether smiles at the comment about not planning to go easy on him, and he feels a spark of excitement at seeing the complete change in Childe. It's almost... familiar, somehow, and his heart tells him he's really missed this. Or something like this, at least: a challenge? ]
Good, because I wouldn't have bothered if I thought you were to do that. That's not fun.
[ ok, he's ready and his stance shows it. He's not quite sure how he knows this, but he does. Which gives him a confidence of sorts even if he hasn't yet realized what he is capable of—as much as he's unaware of his partner's capabilities, even.
It's time find out at least a little about both. ]