[ It was how different Zhongli's touch was and how honest Venti's eyes had. The way he looks at him, vulnerable and receptive before he even knew he was, was telling enough. The way Zhongli's soft hands didn't feel forceful nor rough. ]
Reasonable. Got it.
[ Because Zhongli didn't clarify – Venti will be creative! With his body a cyan glow, markings vivid and bright, a harsh wind blows down from nowhere. From the heavens, a pillow of air blows down to the boy's laying form. ]
Lay next to me.
[ He doesn't realize the intimacy there. Venti's braids already unloosened and his shorts puff around, sure – but it's like a perfected wind tunnel that wasn't too harsh on the skin. ]
no subject
Reasonable. Got it.
[ Because Zhongli didn't clarify – Venti will be creative! With his body a cyan glow, markings vivid and bright, a harsh wind blows down from nowhere. From the heavens, a pillow of air blows down to the boy's laying form. ]
Lay next to me.
[ He doesn't realize the intimacy there. Venti's braids already unloosened and his shorts puff around, sure – but it's like a perfected wind tunnel that wasn't too harsh on the skin. ]