( of course he missed it. he misses venti every single second he isn’t terrorizing liyue with wine or songs or absurd ideas.

it makes him ache.

but right now? he’s happy despite pretending to be utterly exasperated. zhongli keeps that hand in his tightly, tossing him a sidelong glance. )

Of course. But you’re making a fool of yourself. You’re already dressed ridiculously, there is no need to draw even more attention to yourself.

( GOSH. but maybe because he wants all of venti’s attention, unshared.

he may be stumbling up the short staircase toward the front door of his apartment. rip zhongli. )