[ And here's where he realizes the differences between them, the way that Shell lives his life versus how Childe lives his. It's a stark contrast, he thinks, that the blond before him lives in order to atone for whatever sin he imagines he's committed, while Childe just. Doesn't care. There's certain connotations that come with the title of Harbinger, after all, and not once has he ever regretted it.

If anything, he's only glad for the opportunity, which makes him wonder what that says about him. ]

Well, I came all this way for a dare, so while unexpected this isn't really any better or worse than coming out to get bit.

[ There's a lot to unpack with Shell, and he's not sure if it's something he should really do. ]

I can leave, if you want.