Who: Venti & Friends Which: Closed log with starters inside. Where: Reverein. What: A catch all log for things with Venti for the month of September. Warnings: Tba. Most likely alcohol use.
[ —had an encounter with a dear friend who had turned noctaere, is what she was going to say, but the insinuation in Ventiās words dawn upon her andā¦ Rather than the animated flustering that he might have been treated to witnessing for such words on a normal day, instead Oriphiās shoulders slump down and she sighs, unintentionally putting on an admirable impression of a deflating balloon. Then without really thinking, she blurts out: ]
Hah, no, but that would have been better than what actually went onā¦
[Oh, he almost had her again. But it proves to Venti that there is something very much serious weighing on her mind. So, he gently chuckles his defeat and starts his hand stitching again.]
And what actually went on? Something that's clearly making you lose your beauty sleep. What's on your mind?
[ Not a small part of her is thankful that his teasing ceases there. Idly, her gaze falls to the hat that Venti is sewing, the glistening of the gems catching her eye. ]
Someone I care a lot about turned noctaere.
[ Not Diluc, although he nearly met the same fate months ago. ]
I... I've faced a lot of monsters and all sorts of things, but even then I wasn't prepared for... That. It all turned out alright in the end, but...
[Venti seems to look thoughtful although he's much more concerned. He has only seen those noctaere a handful of times but to see a friend changed is terrible. Just awful.]
That would be a terrible shock to see. No one should ever have to witness a friend suffering. Although I'm sure you did everything you could to help them, isn't that right?
[ Itās the question that pulls Oriās lips into a frown, and that has her shrinking a little bit into herself like a flower wilting. ]
I donāt know. I did what I could. But when I look back on it now, I canāt help but feel like I failed. Like if I was stronger, or faster, or betterā¦ Things might have gone differently.
[ She sighs. ]
I know that itās not good to think that way. But itās hard not to, after everything.
[ Sheās surprised when Venti reaches up to adorn her hair with a flower, a gesture so kind and soft that sheās a bit blindsided by itā¦ Especially given that heād been teasing her just moments ago, too. ]
I knowā¦
[ She knows heās right. And surely, Diluc has reassured her of the same things, that her contributions were enough and that she did everything she could. But that she gets the same message from Venti now has her looking at him with an expression thatās both curious and surprised. Venti surprises her at times, and like when he visited after Thomaās departure, he offers her something wise and profound right when she needs it. ]
You always seem to know just what to say, Venti. Even though you like to say things to fluster me on purpose sometimes, youā¦ Youāre a kind, caring person. Thank you.
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Have a seat?
[As he works it seems that there might me a flicker or two of the odd stray anemo crystalfly that flutters about in the sky.]
Why so tired, dear Oriphi? Too many late nights? Do I need to have a word with Diluc?
[Wink wonk.]
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[ —had an encounter with a dear friend who had turned noctaere, is what she was going to say, but the insinuation in Ventiās words dawn upon her andā¦ Rather than the animated flustering that he might have been treated to witnessing for such words on a normal day, instead Oriphiās shoulders slump down and she sighs, unintentionally putting on an admirable impression of a deflating balloon. Then without really thinking, she blurts out: ]
Hah, no, but that would have been better than what actually went onā¦
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And what actually went on? Something that's clearly making you lose your beauty sleep. What's on your mind?
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Someone I care a lot about turned noctaere.
[ Not Diluc, although he nearly met the same fate months ago. ]
I... I've faced a lot of monsters and all sorts of things, but even then I wasn't prepared for... That. It all turned out alright in the end, but...
[ Surely, it was still a harrowing experience. ]
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That would be a terrible shock to see. No one should ever have to witness a friend suffering. Although I'm sure you did everything you could to help them, isn't that right?
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I donāt know. I did what I could. But when I look back on it now, I canāt help but feel like I failed. Like if I was stronger, or faster, or betterā¦ Things might have gone differently.
[ She sighs. ]
I know that itās not good to think that way. But itās hard not to, after everything.
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Even though our efforts might seem small it only takes a single butterfly's wing to create a whirlwind.
[He gives her an encouraging smile.]
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I knowā¦
[ She knows heās right. And surely, Diluc has reassured her of the same things, that her contributions were enough and that she did everything she could. But that she gets the same message from Venti now has her looking at him with an expression thatās both curious and surprised. Venti surprises her at times, and like when he visited after Thomaās departure, he offers her something wise and profound right when she needs it. ]
You always seem to know just what to say, Venti. Even though you like to say things to fluster me on purpose sometimes, youā¦ Youāre a kind, caring person. Thank you.
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Well, I wouldn't be much of a bard if I couldn't find the right words to say. As the best bard in Teyvat I think it's only fair I do my best always.
[For all of the people of Mondstadt and for those that Mondstadters love as well.]