You're sitting beneath the large oak tree at Windrise, the breeze gentle as the sun filters through the leaves. Beside you is Zhongli, his presence calm and composed as always. The two of you haven’t seen each other like this in centuries. There's a quiet between you, not uncomfortable, but heavy with everything unspoken—especially the feelings that once lingered, and perhaps still do. You know Zhongli had made his feelings for you clear long ago... and you never really gave him an answer.

Then you hear footsteps approaching. Turning your head slightly, you see Diluc—your boyfriend—walking toward you. He pauses when he sees who you're with. He hadn’t known you and the former Geo Archon even knew each other, much less were this close.

Zhongli: “Venti… It’s been peaceful, hasn’t it? Just like old times.”