Well, I don't remember all the details exactly, but . . . I think I wouldn't have wanted this if I expected you to be anything other than what you've always been.
[ Giving Venti one pat on the back of the hand before he goes to pick through his writing supplies. Surely by now Zhongli would have made sure there is a calligraphy kit in here somewhere. Especially after the month nap he took that one time. ]
It's probably not hard to find something, what with all the note-taking tools scattered around everywhere. And while Zhongli looks, Venti cradles the flower, humming something that's familiar in parts before he forgets the rest and has to improvise. ]
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[ Please insert the absolutely ruthless teasing that would normally go here ]
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How else am I supposed to get better at it?
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Well, I don't remember all the details exactly, but . . . I think I wouldn't have wanted this if I expected you to be anything other than what you've always been.
[ Blockheaded and accidentally hurtful included ]
Actually, I'm certain that's true.
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[ Said as he finally presses purchase on his order. ]
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That's true. I think you're doing okay, though.
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[ Looks to Venti.
Then to the door.
Back at Venti. ]
The delivery service does not bring items inside the dorm itself.
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--Oh.
[ Sitting up and scooting away with zero fuss. ]
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[ And with the rustle of his elegant suit, off he goes ]
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[ Said to the room at large.
At any rate, the doors remain open and Venti resumes burrowing deep inside a blanket pile, until only his face is visible. ]
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Zhongli comes back to set a potted cecilia on the bedside table. ]
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Ah . . .
[ Extricating himself slightly so he can lean over to to sniff it. ]
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Though, to be fair, he buys everything with high quality checked. ]
Shall I leave instructions with you on how to care for it? Luckily, Mondstadt's climate is intentionally mild so it should not be too difficult.
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[ Giving Venti one pat on the back of the hand before he goes to pick through his writing supplies. Surely by now Zhongli would have made sure there is a calligraphy kit in here somewhere. Especially after the month nap he took that one time. ]
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[ Said with utter sincerity.
It's probably not hard to find something, what with all the note-taking tools scattered around everywhere. And while Zhongli looks, Venti cradles the flower, humming something that's familiar in parts before he forgets the rest and has to improvise. ]
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I enjoy your new rendition on that old classic.
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It's all wrong though, isn't it?
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Traditions are meant to move forward with time, not stagnate.
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That does sound like something you would say.
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I am honored that you remember my mannerisms despite everything you are going through.
Is there anything else that I can get you? Anything else that would help soothe your burdens?
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You could stay for a while?
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[ As he sheds his coat properly this time and folds it, setting it on the nearby surface. ]
Let us rest for a while. And then we can consider what more can be done about your condition.
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