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[outofoffice]

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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[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.]