( should he be plain? should he take that metaphorical leap? venti doesn’t seem nearly as flighty as he thought he may be, but perhaps that’s because they’ve spent actual centuries side-stepping this and never facing it. maybe they’re both finally too tired to fight it anymore.

maybe they both want to be happy.

zhongli smiles softer at the words. )

Then, allow me to ask it properly. I would like to be your partner, in every sense of the word. To travel at your side, and to keep your bed warm.