( a few pebbles nearby shake on the ground. his gaze is sharp as he passes a sidelong glance to childe. he doesn’t dare break the terms here, nor would he be the first to breach, but should childe step out of line whatsoever — )

Do not think I will hesitate to broadly interpret our terms should you do anything reckless.

( a beat. ) Enjoy the fair weather.

( for it’s nice weather for now, until childe causes trouble here or for venti.

speaking of venti, he looks back to him, his stony expression instantly melting, looking inexcusably fond. this absolute dork???? )

… so you did.