[Semi-closed] Windblume

[startraveler]

Who: Genshin cast and friends!
Which: Semi-closed log
Where: Reverein
What: Genshins celebrating Windblume festival
Warnings: Alcohol. Will add if anything else comes up


[When Venti brings up Windblume, Bennett proposes to organize something similar here, in this still mysterious world of dreams. The idea is quickly approved - to those who come from Mondstadt, it will surely be a nostalgic event, to those who come from other regions it may be a chance to see a celebration from another land. To all, it will be a wonderful way to get to know one another, work together, bond over good food, drinks and a cheerful song.

With this plan in mind the preparation begin. Tables are borrowed from At Day's End, carefully set up outside with Gorou's help. The area is decorated with many flowers, as if to welcome the spring. The kitchen is busy, as Thoma, Aether and Ori make sure that everybody can have something they would like. The traveller's knowledge of everyone's favourite dishes definitely helps in that! The recipes he's learnt in many different parts of Teyvat come in handy and he's happy to teach them to his two friends.

Soon, the tables are full of amazing food and with Diluc's kind help there is also no shortage of drinks, both alcoholic and not. Now all that is left to do is for Venti to play his tune and for everyone to enjoy their time together.]

Comments

[pureyang]

[He pauses to ponder that.]

Well, I am not surprised. If her prized staff were stolen, I could understand her being quite furious...

[But he looks up at Venti.]

What happened after that? Did anything happen to the Anemo Archon?

[concierto]

With the staff successfully stolen Barbatos escaped the tower for as long as he could. He, in his playful way, thought that taking her staff for a time would help her realize that all power and no play is no way to rule over her people...

[Venti sighs softly.]

But try as he might to coax that smile from her, she only grew angrier. In the end, Barbatos had to return the staff to its place. With quite the scolding.

[pureyang]

Hmm... so even if he were being a nuisance, he was trying to help teach her a lesson to assist her ruling her people? Hmm... so he is something of a trickster, then...

[Chongyun considers this information carefully, nodding in understanding.]

I see. It appears that Barbatos is quite different from Rex Lapis. I think I understand him a little better.

[concierto]

[Venti's eyes might glitter as he nods. It's a little funny to see someone take in the story as truth.]

That's right! He's quite different from Rex Lapis! And much more fun. Or so I'm told.

[pureyang]

[He has no reason to doubt Venti. He asked for a story of Barbatos, so he's assuming that Venti was being honest. And many of the tales of Rex Lapis were true, so why would tales of Barbatos be any different?]

Well, I'm not sure about more fun... but definitely more carefree.

[That's a polite way to put it. He doesn't want to insult an Archon during a festival dedicated to them, even if it's a makeshift one. Still, he nods to Venti and offers a small smile.]

I have to thank you for telling me this story, though. It was quite enjoyable. I usually like to sit and listen to Tea Master Liu in Liyue Harbour when I wish to listen to stories; he does a wonderful job at telling stories. But... listening to you was also rather entertaining.

[concierto]

Ehe, I'm happy to have such an avid story listener around! If you wish to hear more I can certainly provide it!

[Well... He glances off to the side. Towards the table with drinks.]

Hmm. Perhaps after a drink or two, it seems my throat is quite parched after all that storytelling. Care to join me?

[Venti NO.]

[pureyang]

Well, if you are willing to share them, I would be happy to hear them.

[He thinks that Venti might be interesting to listen to! And maybe interesting to hang out with... although, he does hesitate at the offer.]

Ah, well... I suppose that would be okay. Though, I will stick to drinking water so as not to aggravate my condition.

[concierto]

Condition? Oh! That condition!

[This poor thing... Venti gently pats him on the shoulder.]

Surely a single glass won't do too much to aggravate it, don't you think? Ehe?

[Have a siiiiiip.]

[pureyang]

Yes, that's right.

[He'd told Venti about his condition before, and he'd been understanding, if a little doubtful. Which is why Chongyun shakes his head.]

I would rather not risk it. If a single bite of a spice-filled rice ball was enough to make me black out, I could only imagine what a sip of alcohol might cause, let alone a full glass.

[concierto]

[Granted? He still has his doubts. Press (X) to doubt. But perhaps that is exactly why Venti is a little curious about Chongyun having a drink.]

Not even a taste? Not all alcohol has a burn on the throat, I promise.

[pureyang]

No, I would rather not risk even the smallest sip.

[Venti plz…]

[concierto]

[Aw... How boring??]

Not even the smallest? Oh, please won't you? Let's say in exchange for another story.

[pureyang]

[Chongyun sighs.]

I do not wish to insult the Anemo Archon by disrupting his festival, but... perhaps another time, when it is safer to do so?

[And hopefully Venti will forget so he never has to cash in on that agreement??]

[concierto]

[Party pooper...]

Hmmm. I suppose if that's the only way! Will you make it a promise for next time?

[pureyang]

I... will try to remember for next time. Just as long as it isn't at a place where I will cause any disruption.

[He doesn't want to make a fool of himself, but he also doesn't wanna accidentally trash the place either.]

🎀

[concierto]

Then it's a promise! Ehe!

[A promise he's never going to let Chongyun forget!!

For now, Venti will nod and wave his goodbye so he can bother someone who wants to drink with him!]

Until next time then, Chongyun! See you!