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[ He brushes his thumb over Zhongli's knuckles, mustering up an expression that's less dour ]

In other words, you're telling me I needn't worry.

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I do not think telling you will stop you.

But yes.

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Unfortunately, I can't seem to help it. You'll just have to forgive me.

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It's only fair after all.

[ And he gives Venti's hand one more squeeze before pulling away. ]

I would not stop worrying if you asked me, too, either.

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[ Ducking his head. After so many solitary millennia, it's still a foreign thing, being worried about. ]

I'm probably too selfish to ask you to anyway.

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You are quite preoccupied with how selfish you seem to be.

There is nothing wrong with having wants and desires. Especially considering your domain.

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Ohhhh, trust me, no one could possibly accuse me of not leaning into my wants and desires.

[ Unless it's about emotional intimacy, in which case bye ]

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I am accusing you of it right now.

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That makes you--




The only one. Ever.

[leaveofabsence]

That does not make me any less correct.

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Okay. I know better than to argue with the god of arguing.

1/2

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Drink your tea.

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[ OK.

He lifts the mug back to his lips, but not without giggling behind it a little.

Ah . . . it's good that Morax seems to be better . . . ]

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[ Tips the teacup up with his still-present tail when Venti tries to take a sip. ]

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Wh--

Hey!

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You should not drink that anyway. It was oversteeped.

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[ SPUTTERS INDIGNANTLY ]

You brat!!!

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[ Sorry.

That just earns a snicker behind one gloved hand. ]

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[ He harrumphs, pushing back from the table like he might flounce.

. . . Except he simply rounds the table to drop himself right into Zhongli's lap. ]

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[ Oh?

Is this his punishment then?

He simply wraps his arms around Venti and rests his head in the crook of his neck. ]

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[ Yes. This is his punishment. Venti even pulls his legs up and folds his wings in such a way that Zhongli must bear the burden of all of him. ]

My wants and desires reminded me that this is where I'm happiest.

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[ His tiny wind god... ]

Hangover drunk early in the morning and drinking oversteeped tea in another patheon's version of eternal punishment?

I think I'm worried more for you now.

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No need to be deliberately obtuse. You're naturally obtuse enough already.

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[ He just laughs and leans over to kiss Venti on the cheek. ]