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The wind tells many stories. Each are different from the other. Happy, sad, angry, the wind knows no such thing.
The wind blows where there is a story to tell.
/
“…”
“…”
“… Venti, what are we doing here?”
“Hm? Me? I’m here, enjoying the cool wind blowing gently in my face. What are you doing here, traveler?”
“…”
“You know you should really stop sighing and giving me a dirty look.”
“Well, you should stop giving me a smug one. Especially when you know very well what I’m doing here.”
“Do I? Please, do tell this bard of yours.”
“…”
“Is your face always stuck in a tired glare all the time? Is it genetic?”
“Only when I’m with you. And no, it’s not genetic, I’m pretty sure that’s not how genetic works anyway.”
“That’s a shame, I’d love to see you give me a loving look.”
“…”
“My, are you blushing? How adorable of you! You know, this line could also work on a bar- hey where are you going?!”
“Diluc called for you in the tavern.”
“Wait for me!”
/
“Paimon said that you’re having a bad hair day.”
“First of all, Paimon needs to shut up. Second, how in Teyvat did she even know that? Didn’t you guys just get back from Liyue?”
“…”
“Really? All you could do is shrug?”
“Hey, a Paimon works in different ways, she’s just fulfilling her Paimonial needs.”
“… Are you drunk right now, Aether? Share me some of it, will you?”
“I’m… not drunk. And even if I am I wouldn’t share it with you. It’s every men for themselves.”
“True, I too wouldn’t share my wine with you.”
“Rude.”
“…”
“… C’mon, take off your hat now and I’ll brush and braid it.”
“… Fine.”
/
“Not a single word.”
“Hahaha!”
“I told you not to say a single word.”
“Oh, so when we play last time, you said hahaha is not a word and now you’re saying that’s a word? How convenient of you, Aether.”
“… I’m not going to argue about that.”
“…”
“You know, even if I can’t hear it, a noiseless laughter is still a laughter. And will you finally help me?”
“No, I don’t think I will.”
“Gee, how kind of you, Venti.”
“… Stop the nasty stare.”
“I will when you help me remove this nasty substance from me.”
“It’s just a slime concentration!”
“Just?! Seriously, do people in Teyvat live like this?”
“No, see, we usually ignore or don’t attract slimes. Unlike someone I know.”
“… I can explain. Sucrose said she needs it for her alchemy whatever, okay?”
“Uhuh, I’m sure she said that.”
“She did.”
“And I said, sure.”
“Your grin certainly doesn’t hold the same meaning.”
“How mean, how mean. Alright, one swoop gust of wind coming right up!”
“…!”
“There, pretty as ever.”
“… Thanks?”
“You owe me one though~”
“One what?”
“Mmm, let me think about it.”
/
“So, how’s Liyue?”
“It’s pretty, especially at night. The atmosphere is denser though. And it sure is a place for people to do business.”
“Heh, have you met that old brute?”
“Zhongli?”
“Oh, is that what he goes by now? Quite a pretty name, reminds me of a friend.”
“Is that so?”
“Mhm. Say, if you’re already in Liyue, shouldn’t you be able to utilize the Geo element now?”
“… Yes. Why you ask?”
“Ooh, what’d you use it for?”
“Making huge pillar rock here and there. It’s pretty useful for climbing and smashing enemies.”
“Haha, sure is! I remember when I got crushed by one of Zhongli’s!”
“Wh- I’m not even going to ask that.”
“As you should. Anyway, any other thing you create with it?”
“Well, sometimes I punch the ground and rocks will spike up and pushes the enemies away.”
“Like a whopperflower?”
“I really hate how you describe it but essentially, yes. Where is this conversation even going?”
“Say, Aether?”
“Yeah?”
“If a Geo element is something that’s really useful for you, why are you utilizing the Anemo element everytime I see you?”
“… Well, the Anemo element is your element right?”
“…”
“Besides, using windblade and gales are just as useful. And, well, I guess I feel much more comfortable and at home using Anemo.”
“…”
“I guess what I’m trying to say is that… Uh, I feel that having the element which symbolized you makes me feel closer to you.”
“…”
“So we’re hugging now, huh?”
“Stop ruining the moment, Aether, and hug me back you awkward warrior.”
/
“Oh dear, is it too late for me?”
“… Venti.”
“My, my. When I heard that an outlander traveler is going to try to get inside Inazuma when it’s still under Sakoku I thought those were merely rumors.”
“…”
“… Aether. You know how dangerous it is to cross Inazuma. Not only does it have extreme electro overflow in some of its region, Baal is still enforcing the Sakoku to contain her ‘eternity’.”
“…”
“You could die, you know that right?”
“I know.”
“…”
“…”
“… I’m not going to stop you, stop giving me that sad look as if I just kick a cat. After all, I’m allergic to cats, remember?”
“I do.”
“Just- Just remember that there are many people who waits for your return here. Not only here, Liyue as well.”
“I do.”
“And remember that I will always wait for you to return safely.”
“I will.”
“…”
“…”
“…”
“Go, then.”
“I will… Venti?”
“Yes?”
“Thank you, I’ll be back soon.”
/
“So!”
“…”
“I haven’t even said anything and you already groaned at me. The blatant disrespect I receive each day. Diluc would never do this to me!”
“Yes he would.”
“True, but not the point right now. So, remember when you owe me one?”
“…Huh?”
“You know… During the whole Sucrose thing.”
“Come again?”
“…”
“… Are you drunk? You’ve been drinking five glasses of Dandelion Wine.”
“I’m not so weak as to get drunk only from five mere glasses!”
“Right… So, what did I owe you and when?”
“You know, the slime concentration incident when you use Anemo to swirl the slime and g-,”
“Okay! No need to continue there, I get it. Please, shut up and never speak of that moment again. Paimon would never let me live it down.”
“Oh, we’re supposed to keep it a secret?”
“Venti!”
“Heh, relax~ I’m just messing with you. Really, it’s so fun to mess with someone as adorable as you.”
“… So what do you want?”
“Mm, how bold. Well then, since you’re in such a hurry, let me have the honor to do it now.”
“I’m in no hurry, what are you talk- mpf!”
“…”
“…”
“…”
“…”
“…”
“… Kiss me again.”
“Your wish is under my command~”