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Who: Venti, Yuri, Saya, Lumine, and Kantera
What: A moment of respite
When: March 4th
Where: A house at the far edge of Blossomcrown
Warnings: Probably mentions of previous game trauma/violence


[ Venti has always been the type who wanders to the beat of his own drum, dipping in and out of people's lives as easily as the blowing wind. But Tokyo-F . . . changed things, somewhat.

Though his initial instinct had been to sleep under a tree and call it "home," an invitation to live with old friends put a halt to those plans. For starters, it would be protection from the unpredictable weather in the segments. For another, maybe he did get used to having a bed and a room to call "home," in no small part because of the teammates and friends who inhabited it with him. Now that solitary tree feels . . . lonely, in a way it didn't before.

And so here he is, standing at the threshold of a house full of people he loves and trusts, who asked him to stay . . . it makes him feel his age, but not in a bad way, for once. Nor does he feel that nagging urge to disappear into the wind.

Should he catch anyone watching him, the pensive expression dissolves into a smile. ]

Hehe, is this the part where we fight over bedrooms?

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[sangreine]

Thank you, love. And in case there was any doubt, you're still the one I come home to. [ Even if she's not in the bed every night. ]

Just so you know, Red Son promised that he'd fix my hibernation cycle and gets my memories back, no matter how long it takes. So if I fall asleep, make sure he runs things, possibly it'll mean sending me along with him. He'll bring me to Teyvat once things are settled if so. [ Saya has yet to tell Venti about the change in plans but surely he won't stand in the way, not when it could mean she won't have to lose her memories anymore. ]

[happydreamed]

I know, and I'm glad.

[She doesn't have to be home every night for it to still be home.]

I shall make sure he has all the resources he needs to help you. Rest assured.

[sangreine]

Good. [ That he knows. That there's no question in his mind that he's on another level from the others. She can't possibly rank people in terms of importance, but in terms of commitment he has an edge. ]

I honestly don't know how you're so okay with this, but I'm glad. I know how lucky I am.

[happydreamed]

You have a vast amount of love in your heart. How could I be upset about that?

[It's one of the things he likes about her.]

[sangreine]

[ What she has is a harem, but yes also lots of love. ]

How to have love without jealousy escapes me. But I'm glad it doesn't escape you.

[happydreamed]

[same thing really]

When the moon shines down on you, are you jealous that it also shines its light on other people? That is how I feel about you.

[sangreine]

Knowing me, I'd find a way. [ It's just her nature. Being passionate has its downsides. ]

As long as you can assure me that you're happy, I'll take your word for the rest of it.

[happydreamed]

More than happy, my dear.

[She never has to worry about him getting jealous.]

[sangreine]

Good. [ Looming hibernation aside, of course. ]

If there's ever anything you need from me, promise me you'll ask. I feel like I'm always the one making these requests.

[happydreamed]

I will, I promise. You have always been here for me.

[Aside from times when his memories are being displayed to others, he usually isn't suffering from the same problems as in Tokyo-F.]

[sangreine]

And I'll be there for you as long as I can.

[ That's the most she can promise, but if it were within her power she'd have said "and I always will." ]

[happydreamed]

I'm truly grateful.

[The idea of being without her is terrifying, but it may one day come to pass, and he'll have to manage somehow.

[sangreine]

[ He gets a quick smooch so he'll think of better things. ]

You don't need to be grateful for something I enjoy doing so very much.

[happydreamed]

You may say that, yet I can't imagine feeling anything less than blessed by your love.

[Gentle nuzz.]

[sangreine]

As I am by yours. And your baking skills. And what you do in bed. Not necessarily in that order.

[happydreamed]

I always knew my baking was your first priority.

[sangreine]

I'm a predictable woman, what can I say?

Of course if your bedroom skills would like to give your baking a run for its money, there's no harm in shooting for the stars.

[happydreamed]

Well, now you've given me a goal to focus on, and I already wanted to spoil you tonight. May I whisk you away, my dear?

[sangreine]

[ She probably should let him do the whisking but she pops to her feet and gives his hand a totally un-subtle tug ] Whisk away, my love.

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[happydreamed]

[Close enough - he happily takes her hand and heads toward the bedroom. Today has been a difficult day for her and he would love to take her mind off it for even one moment.]