I guess nothing was stopping me. I just didn't think of doing it.

[ He lets out a teasing hum as he answers. Of course it's something that simple. It just hadn't been something he thought to do. Venti rarely lets himself be stopped if it's something he wants to do after all ]

And you're right to think that. You never could have stopped me. But would you have even wanted to?

[ He knows you enjoy his company, Diluc. ]