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[open] if you wanna run away with me, i know a galaxy

Who: Venti & You!
Which: Open Log!
Where: Reverein, The Wild Harvest, outskits of the town
What: Open prompts for the month of May with Venti! Hunting for mirror shards, drinking on the job and sleeping outside.
Warnings: tba

[a. dream board: fae moon mirror]

[Venti usually isn't one for working hard. He's much better at hardly working. Yet, with the moon gone from the sky for as long as it has been Venti can't help but be curious about the happenings around it. What exactly happened to make the moon vanish and how were they simply going to build another one?

That is why Venti is up for hunting down the shattered shards of the moon mirror. They seem to have scattered all over the town and outside of it too so there are a fair amount of places to be checking. Venti stands with a finger to his chin as he ponders this.]

If the mirror indeed reflects light like the moon might we could find shards near bodies of water. Or we might find a flicker of them in the dark. Ehe! Shall we work together?

[b. the wild harvest]

[This little bard has visited many taverns in his long life. And visiting the ones in this place is no exception. Once he finds just the right moment Venti will sneak his way into the back of the Wild Harvest with quiet little feet. Sneaking and scooting his way in and sniffing the air for anything that is remotely sweet and wine-like.

Because he's going to steal some- of course! He has nothing to offer in return for the wine nor does he have any gold coins to give!

If he's caught? He'll do his best to act a fool...]

[c. outside in the trees]

[A nice breezy Spring day calls for a nice breezy day up in a tall tree. Venti can also be found outside enjoying the simple weather with his back up against the trunk of the tree and an old wooden lyre in his hands. His fingers gently pluck together a sweet sleepy tune as he hums a wordless song...

If he spots anyone curious nearby he'll smile and play for them or strike up a conversation. And anyone is welcome to join him up in this tree if they so wish! It's very comfy up here!]

Ya-hooo! Happy afternoon to you!

[d. wildcard]

[got something else? feel free to toss it down here! or catch me at

michrure for some plotting!]

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[If only he could reach out and just gently snatch the glass---]

Ehe? Wolves?

[Oh, perhaps Susato is much more serious than Venti was first led to believe! He'll put on his best understanding smile.]

Of course, Miss Susato. Nothing to anger the cute wolves?

[He got more polite. Sort of.]

[ Haaah. He's not being very convincing, but neither is she. At the very least, Barb would be able to pose a credible threat, having cacti growing on him, but the others aren't scary at all. One's still a pup!

(Maybe if their dad was in genuine danger.) ]

Fine. I will give you the glass if you show me... what we discussed over the journal before.

[ How good is that 2,600+ year old memory of his? ]

[A god's memory is very good! He winks quickly if only it will give him that glass of wine in the end.]

Let's see... What was it now? A few tricks up a bard's sleeve when it comes to protecting myself? I think I can do that.

[Give him a moment while he thinks of which tricks to show.]

[ Out of habit, Susato takes a glance around the room before taking a seat across from him. Yumie seems curious about the wine glass as she sets it down on the table, but she doesn't let go of the glass's stem, holding it near its base. ]

Excellent.

[ She waits patiently. ]

[She's really protecting that glass, isn't she. Venti will have to work for his wine today...]

Ah- Eheh. Ahem. Well, let me clear my throat.

[He clears his throat dramatically.]

I'm what's called a vision holder. In my world, I have the power to control a particular element attuned to me. You might have seen notes of this before, hm?

[Venti holds up a hand and a swirl of anemo appears there. It's a small ball of wind magic.]

When a gaggle of bandits are coming my way it's quite useful in sweeping them off their feet. [In a smaller voice.] Not that I would have much for them to steal anyway.

[ Sure is a lot of words for saying he's an airbender. That's okay though, because her eyes still widen at the ball of wind magic. Even Yumie seems to draw herself back. ]

Oh! I... I don't know about vision holding, but that is... impressive. If there are notes, I haven't seen them, I'm afraid.

[ Sounds like something she should ask Chongyun about. ]

Are you attuned to wind specifically?

[Wow, he's totally better than an airbender!]

Ehe, if you ever get a chance you should ask Master Diluc!

[He giggles, nonetheless.]

And yes, wind! Or anemo as what we call it! That is the type of element that I can use. And I'll have you know that in a pinch it's great for sending bandits running. Or at blowing up enough of a distraction to take my own course.

[Or even stealing things when no one's looking if he's careful enough...]

[ Diluc? Not Chongyun, huh. Interesting. She tucks that away to ask another day, perhaps on her next visit to At Day's End. ]

Well, thank you. [ Reluctantly yet still, she sets down the one glass of wine and pushes it closer to Venti. ] I'm not sure if I can apply such a thing into my protective charms. I am more... fire-oriented.

But I enjoyed the demonstration.

[ Guess he earned it... ]

[His eyes sparkle with some delight as the glass is finally given up to him. He perks up and reaches out for it and takes it before she can take it back.]

Oh, that's very true! I'm not sure I can teach you how to apply such things to protective charms! But if you're looking for more practical tricks there are always other things to learn.

[He doesn't know anything about protective charms but...]

[ That, she can agree with, if nothing else. There is always more to learn. She watches him with that wine, wondering if he hasn't forgotten about the sandwiches altogether. Pretty clear where his priorities lie. ]

What else do you have up your sleeve?

Hmmm. Well, my dear Miss Susato, have you ever heard of a skill called sleight of hand?

[There's a spark of mischievousness in his eyes.]

I assume you might know already seeing as you had a notebook earlier and now I have no clue where it might have gone! Ehe!

[Sipping his wine...!! He'll get to those sandwiches soon too.]

[ Susato perks up immediately, and there is a bit of a mischievous air to it in return. This might be a little unlike Susato, but as she stares at her now-empty hands, she thinks back on the many practice sessions she's had with Gina. ]

As a matter of fact, I have a friend who is quite excellent at it. She has even taught me some of what she has learned over the years, but... the fate of my notebook may not be as impressive as you think.

I rather enjoy making use of my kimono's large sleeves. [ ...She reaches into them, and, voila! Despite how little sense it makes, despite how that notebook should have fallen out multiple times over... there it is. The very same notebook.

Like magic. ]

Ehe! Wonderful! Then you must come to the conclusion of how I might have to protect myself with it in some situations as well!

[Venti giggles immediately as he looks very pleased. He always appreciates someone who likes the precise and very useful skill of sleight of hand.

But do let him admire her sleeves as well.]

As for your sleeves, they're very impressive! I've seen others wear clothing similar to this in my travels! Mostly in a city called Inazuma. Oh, I wish I could wear one just like it.

[Now he's taking his sandwich to nibble on!]

[ Hmmm... She tucks the notebook back into her sleeve, watching intently as she takes the first bite of his sandwich. Thief or not, she kind of does hope that he finds it to his liking. ]

How... electric. [ Inazuma. She hums knowingly. ] In Japanese, that means 'lightning,' you know, and kimonos like these are quite traditional in my homeland.

[ Should it strike her as strange though, that he's seen this type of clothing before? Despite being from another world...? She seems to think about it, but doesn't let it bother her much. ]

This is a dream world, after all. I am quite sure if you would like one for yourself, you could get one. One way or another.

Ehe, precisely! Inazuma is the nation of the electro element. Perhaps there's a common thread between worlds, after all! I'll have to see if I can find my own version of a kimono. What do you think... Blue or pink?

[He's nibbling on his sandwiches with some delight in his tone and expression.]

Thank you for this snack, by the way. It's delicious.

[ Well, that can't be a coincidence! She is beaming at the compliment. It's a smart thing to say, whether he means it or not, but she chooses to believe that he does. As a thief who was caught, it's the least he could say.

Well, that and "Sorry." Perhaps. ]

I am glad you like it. Hmmm... [ She makes a show out of thinking, but really it's not much of a choice, is it? ] Well, pink happens to be my favorite, but most men would not choose it where I am from.

[Well, Venti is always thankful for a given meal. If he's stolen things in the same day or not...]

Is that so? I suppose I don't see men wearing pink very often as well! Ehe, but I think it'll look cute on me.

[He takes a sip of wine!]

[ She stares at him, as if trying to imagine him in pink-clad cloth. She chuckles. ]

You look young enough. [ Even if she knows he's not. Definitely baby-faced. ] Which color would you choose, if not pink?

[Venti continues to enjoy his meal with his cute 2500+-year-old baby face.]

Hm! If not pink then absolutely blue or teal. If you can't tell, those are my favourite colours. Colours that remind me of the wind!

[ Can Venti paint with all the colors of the wind?

...Just kidding. ]

Well, I am no seamstress, but perhaps I will keep that in mind... the next time I do a bit of shopping.

[Yes he can- actually- ~~he can slice and move whole mountains with the wind painting is nothing~~

He finishes up his snack and sips happily at his wine.]

That would be lovely. It's been a wonderful afternoon, Miss Susato. If you ever need a bard's help in return please ask.

[He might or might not help.]

[ She'll be sure to remember his offer if Van Zieks ever somehow loses control and summons too many bottles of wine as a result. For now, Yumie gives her something of a hiss. Whatever was said, Susato seems to understand.

She gives Venti a polite bow. ]

I will.

[ In the next moments, Susato returns Yumie to the garden with the others, but is back to tidy up after Venti in no time at all. She will go out of her way to see him out as well; and she will make sure nothing else has somehow gone missing in the meantime, wine or otherwise, before she rechecks all the windows and doors.

What a tricksy bard... ]

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