[The tail tickles him a little, so there's definitely a giggle that sounds more like whistling wind. Venti bonks his head in gentle affection against Zhongli's side.]

Aww, Zhong! Lucky me that wind spirits don't blush! [Yet, he'll move the wind so that it brushes against the dragon's cheek like a caress. Zhongli has never been so spectacularly unsubtle, but maybe that's a good sign right now.] I've always appreciated you looking out for me like that, I hope you know. Though, I'm also glad you don't bite as many people nowadays.