[It's a fine a reason as any. People seek strength for all sorts of reasons, and if that's Manabu's, that's just fine. Childe nods in understanding when he says it, but the next part is intriguing.]

No, you didn't mention that. Sounds like there's going to be an expedition, eh? You weren't going to forget to invite me along, were you?

[Childe says, sounding expectant, like he should absolutely be invited, do you know how much fun he's going to have and how great of an addition he would be to the party wow? Even his eyes get bigger at the thought of it.]