[it's a damn good thing diluc is putting trust in his gut feeling right now because the way zhongli is taking him to a secluded area would really be worrisome. and normally he would be so very much on edge right now - but he's only a little wary. but something in the wind is telling him to trust this man, and while incredibly paranoid, diluc has always listened to the wind.

when they stop, diluc crosses his arms and simply listens.

he widens his eyes a fraction at what he hears.]

I see... Thank you, that is indeed troubling. What an extremely alarming power. [it is akin to brainwashing, and diluc is troubled by the idea of harmonization in the first place upon hearing all this.] I suppose leadership will do most anything to gain followers, though it is something I would expect more out of religious groups rather than ideological.

[a sigh.] I suppose bodies are bodies, in the end.