[He's not expecting that reference to the old Hans Christian Andersen tale, but it's apt. Zhongli and Venti have told each other their fair share of stories, and he hopes to hear many more now that they're together again.] A storyteller, hmm? He was quite right. [He sounds amused.] A song as beautiful as yours will surely be all that this dragon needs.

[He wriggles pleasantly at the mane-scratching, which is just in the perfect place to make him scrunch his shoulders and relax a bit more. He enjoys this moment. A warm lap (and beaming that warmth right back at Venti), a gorgeous wind spirit feeding him apples and petting him... yeah he has zero complaints with his treatment at Spa de Venti, here.

Aww. He wants to carry him? Well, as long as Venti isn't about to yeet him off the side of the building, Zhongli won't say no. He appreciates the asking, though.]

By all means. If you wish to warm up, the fireplace is very warm once it gets going. I have spare blankets and pillows I can give you.

[He's offering to make a nest, awww.]