[ he tries to hide the sinking of disappointment - it was hardly Zhongli's fault, after all. ]

It must be troublesome to you too, having these strangers dropped into your home. [ he sympathizes with the people here; it was their lives that were being disrupted as much as the 'Travelers.' ] I know it might be much to ask of a stranger who's already done me a favor, but... would you tell me if you hear anything?

[ information was priceless in a situation like this, but he would do his best to find a way to repay Zhongli for it all the same. ]