for raina

[outofoffice]

DILUVEN MARRIAGE TIME

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[outofoffice]

[ It's been a week since things were finally settled with Dvalin.

Venti, uncharacteristically, has been nowhere to be seen in the time since -- until now, that is, when he cheerfully bursts through Angel's Share's door as if nothing unusual has transpired in Mondstadt lately. ]

Yoohoo~! I hope everyone is ready for Mondstadt's favorite bard!

[ He ignores Six-Fingered Jose's scoff of protest, sauntering directly over to the bar and taking a seat. ]

Hello, Master Diluc~

[deathinthefamily]

[ a blink-- and then he sets down the glass he'd just finished cleaning. ]

Ah, there you are. I was wondering where you might've went.

[ since it wasn't cat's tail, but he will also keep it vague enough for whatever story Venti wishes to spin. ]

[outofoffice]

Oh?

[ Spinning on the barstool ]

Did you miss me?

[deathinthefamily]

It's hard not to. You do make a strong impression.

[ and also, shouldn't you have been celebrating too? ]

[outofoffice]

Well, I am the best bard to grace your tavern. Why don't we celebrate my return with a round of drinks!

[deathinthefamily]

[ he debates this-- which is, well, an improvement over a flat rejection. isn't it? but he nods briefly, and reaches to grab a glass. ]

It's deserved.

[ not because of any special circumstances, of course. ]