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[ SIR

PLEASE. ]

Because I like being around you, idiot! So I chose to be around you whether you liked it or not.

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[ A long slow nod of comprehension ]

I see.

I shall work on that as well.

2/2

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And before we have a chance to rehash the previous argument - it is because I would like to spend time with you as well.

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[ PREENS!!!!! ]

I would hope so! I'm a delight!

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[ Oh good. Does that mean Venti is feeling better?

He picks up his discarded goblet and places it back in his hands. ]

So allow me to indulge you. Just for the moment.

I know one bottle is not even enough for you to feel anything.

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[ Sometimes giving a man the only important object he's ever owned speaks more than words ]

. . . How many did you fit in that basket?

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Just the one.

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And here I thought you were about to do something unbelievably amazing . . .

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Regarding this matter in particular, it is always best to set low expectations of me.

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At least you didn't pour me a glass and then immediately confiscate it.

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You've had a rough time. I will not deny you your vice if that is what makes you feel better.

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Hehe . . . I accept your flexibility graciously.

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You should. It is a rare occurrence.

[ He picks up his own cup. ]

What do they say in Mondstadt? Cheers.

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[ Lifting his goblet ]

Exactly that -- cheers!

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[ He takes a sip from his glass, not particularly interested in having too much wine as he expects Venti to drink the rest of it. ]

Unfortunately, I was unable to purchase high-grade cecilia to my liking to complete the Rite. So we will have to make due with what we presently have.

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[ And yet Venti is mostly enjoying in moderation. Just for him.

He should be flattered. ]

You've always had a much more discerning eye than me when it comes to these things. I've picked many a cecilia with half their petals missing.

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... And you just gave them to people like that?

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[ Snorts out a laugh ]

You're really over-estimating how often I give people flowers.

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Are you saying you created a festival that you did not even participate in?

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[ Sir he only does one night stands, not romance ]

Is the tradition of Windblume not to offer flowers to Barbatos? Ehehe . . .

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That sounds like you're playing it a little to safe for you.

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Oh? Perhaps I should start distributing flowers to any potential paramours . . .

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[ Completely overlooking that Venti has already gifted him with flowers. ]

Perhaps if you just start with one or two to see if your heart can take it.

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[ Overlooking that Venti already gave him flowers!!! ]

Maybe I will!

My riveting love life is distracting from my funeral, though.

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That it is.

Though unfortunately, there is no instrument here that I am well versed in so I suppose you will have to settle for a simple spoken eulogy.