[ perhaps he should be more apologetic than he is. in all of his newfound flexibility that has unfurled over the last few millennia, he still valued duty over emotions, steadfast toward the goal he believed was right. if he had sent Barbatos word, things could have gone much differently.

he wondered if he would have been able to keep himself out of it. ]

They certainly didn't last time, though my presence would certainly alert your Acting Grand Master.

[ rumors of Dvalin's rampage had reached Liyue, after all. (also he took that way too seriously.)

Barbatos is angry, but it couldn't be helped. (he had been angry before too, and that also couldn't be helped.) there was still tension even after the bard tried to dissuade it. it was like Barbatos to side-step rather than confront, but these circumstances were different, and he knew these sorts of barbs well. there had been a lot of wounds being torn open again as Teyvat became restless. ]

Perhaps to sooth future wounds, you should send word of when you've awoken. You're not planning on laying yourself to rest again soon, are you?

[ look, he can be petty, and also he's not the only one who can't communicate. ]