[He'd suspected that she might be preoccupied and worried about something. He doesn't have to be told what the topic is probably going to be about, nodding to her though that concerned look doesn't leave his face. He knows she doesn't mean to worry him, he knows that it's important to her to be able to be strong enough in the face of this mess to not burden him, but he can't help but worry. It's just part of who he is- worrying about the ones he cares about.

So despite how hot he might be, Tartaglia makes sure he's a good rock to lean against, wrapping his arm around her back as she leans against him. He has to sigh in a bit of resignation and content at the same time...he appreciates her trying to be strong for him right now, but it's hard to not worry.]

There's no need to apologize. I'll do my best not to act like a worry wart.

[Childe lets his head fall on top of hers for a moment, closing his eyes and doing his best to push down all that worry he has, the annoyance from being hot in the rainforest, and his anger at the thing that's making them go through this. Yoimiya's presence next to him is helping soothe his anxiety, and he tries to meditate and just let his heart beat for her, without anything distracting him or taking away from this precious moment.]

Perhaps, instead, when we arrive...we should go see the sights a little. I suddenly don't have the urge to take on that Rishboland Tiger you mentioned.

[He knows that's unusual for him, but when he thinks about it...for this time, he'd rather just spend that time with Yoimiya somewhere where they could talk for a bit instead.]