It's a Genshin Christmas

[startraveler]

Who: Genshin cast!
Which: Log
Where: Aether's (and Childe's) house
What: Genshin cast meets up for dinner and a small party, chaos ensues
Warnings: alcohol, will add more if anything happens!

[The temperature dropped, snow started to fall and it seems like Reverein is preparing for some kind of holiday. Aether observes all of that with fascination and decides that this is a perfect moment to gather everyone for a dinner together. Surely, a meeting at such a time will help them all get along!

...Hopefully.

Every person from Teyvat will get an invitation as Aether gets to work, and when the day comes around, all invited will be welcomed by the traveler and lead inside to the living room.

All kinds of dishes can be found on the table and everyone should be able to find something they like. Apart from various specialities from Mondstadt, Liyue and Inazuma, there are also Snezhnayan dishes, all thanks to a certain Harbinger who helped Aether prepare this feast. You can also find various drinks and teas to warm you up (likely a contribution from Diluc and Zhongli), though Aether did not foresee that a certain bard may be trying to add something to those drinks. Be careful not to get drunk!

Apart from food, you can warm up by the fireplace and there are also blankets stacked on the couch in case someone felt particularly cold today.

In the corner of the room there are many small boxes with bows, each one having a name tag. Apparently, this is a gift-giving season so the traveler felt the need to include that in his plans. The gifts are really not too much, many will find cookies and a colourful holiday card inside, but it's the thought that counts!

Sadly, not everything is planned. Aether could not expect that his house will be so inviting for Gumdrops. The small creature will float around, urging you to hug or kiss... or fight! Aether definitely does not like that last kind.]

Comments

[concierto]

[Venti tilts his head at the response and all he can think of was the moments where Childe made an entire spectacle on stage with his fight with Aether that one time.]

Ehe, you do seem the dramatic type.

[He giggles...]

But! I do have to agree, the songs have a very soft whimsical winter feeling to them all, don't they?

[Haha- Snezhnaya is always wintery.]

[monoceroscaeli]

[Childe only shoots back a cocky grin. He's getting teased, he knows.]

They do. It's hard not to picture a gentle snowfall right outside of the window when listening to it. Ah, that certainly brings back memories.

[A lot of good ones too, missing home a little bit when he stops to really think about it.]

If I could make a request, I think something slow and melodic would fit the mood right about now.

[concierto]

[As much as he teases and has his own reservations about Snezhnaya and their archon... Venti has never been one to look down on another culture. So, he'll lift his lyre and pluck a few notes to test.]

Something slow and melodic, you say? Hm. I think I know just the one. One that might remind you once again of those gentle and snowy times.

[Venti then starts the next song with a gentle tune humming on his lips.]

[monoceroscaeli]

[He closes his eyes to listen, the melody soft and soothing to the ear. It's quite good, reminding him of home despite the fact that the song doesn't even originate from Teyvat.]

You certainly know how to play a piece to evoke the right kinds of images. Impressive.

[Listening to Venti hum gives him the idea to ask:]

Does it have words?

[concierto]

Thank you! And it does have lyrics. If you can catch on feel free to join me.

[Because that is what Christmas Carolling is all about!

Venti will gently start to sing again. He's picked up these lyrics from around town when he has heard others sing them. A bard is always listening.]

Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace

[monoceroscaeli]

[He listens the first time, tilting his head a little. But when it begins again, Tartaglia hums along, adding his own harmony to it, offering the higher baritone of his voice. It's not a complicated harmony, and it sounds nice.

He smiles as Venti ends, looking at the bard expectantly.]

Well? What did you think of that?

[He grins, because he thought it sounded pretty good and he's aware he has a good voice.]

[concierto]

[And when Venti is properly harmonized with he indeed finished his notes stronger than before. It sounds... Good??

Sweet Celestia, that was better than Venti has been expecting! He stops playing for a moment and assesses Childe with another look. A bard can appreciate a proper sound when he hears it.]

You weren't making it up! You understand harmonizing!

[He tilts his head.]

Shall we continue singing together? For curiosity's sake, of course.

[monoceroscaeli]

I'd love to. You know, this isn't my first "stage."

[He grins again, a cocky assurance in his tone. He's been on stage lots of times! Sometimes without permission!]

Though I find it amusing that you're surprised that I understand music. C'mon, give me a little more credit than that.

[concierto]

[Venti giggles and tilts his head in apparent thought.]

Well, let's just say I always thought your talents were always focused on other things.

[Gross harbinger things not music??]

[monoceroscaeli]

Well, I can't deny that my focus is largely on fierce combat.

[Fight him maybe?]

But I enjoy an assortment of other things besides battle. One such thing is public performance. There's nothing quite like the allure of the stage, though getting to sing with the greatest bard in Mondstadt is certainly a privilege all unto itself. Speaking of which...

[He's got a better idea.]

I know a couple of tunes from home, do you think you could play something I know the words to? I rather enjoyed singing with you just now.

[concierto]

[Ew- he's still not going to fight Tartaglia! Get a different hobby! That's not kissing Aether either!]

You certainly have a way with words! So perhaps you can attest to that.

[Please do keep complimenting him, though. He sees that.]

Tune from home, you say? I think I can do that. Why don't you follow along then?

[And Venti will launch into an old Snezhnaya tune that he should be able to pick up on! And when he's ready Venti will count him in on the beat and sing along. to a handwaved song because we don't know how to write that]

[monoceroscaeli]

[Uh his #2 hobby is kissing Aether dwi

As Venti begins the tune, it's one he recognizes immediately, it being one of the more popular and famous ones if his memory serves him correctly. Childe picks up on it easily, coming in where he knows to, the mix of both their high baritone and tenor voices filling the room. Having heard it all his life, he'll sing the countermelody of it before joining Venti once more in the chorus to sing the harmony, looking pleased with how it went when it ends.]

Not bad. That sounded pretty good if I do say so myself.

[concierto]

[Someone please delete Childe-

But the singing is undeniably upbeat and well sung. Venti has to admit that he enjoys singing with him quite a bit! After a few notes he gets up to play with his lyre and sing on his feet. Filling the room with a beautiful duet of a perfectly sung story. It's honestly kind of annoying how good they sound together.

At the end Venti gives a little dramatic bow.]

Not bad at all! Perhaps we should sing together again in the future!

[monoceroscaeli]

I certainly wouldn't mind. That was quite a bit of fun.

[See if someone deletes him Venti you can't sing with him anymore omg]

But maybe next time, we could make it a little more interesting. Perhaps it can be a contest of sorts, haha. I wouldn't mind testing my lesser-known talent against your own.

[Venti's fantastic too, and in music, there isn't always a clear cut winner like there is in battle. No one dies in a music contest probably.]

[concierto]

[He never thought he'd be teaming up with a Harbinger anyway!]

A musical contest, you say?

[... Sorry, what was that about teaming up?]

I hope you'd be ready to face a graceful loss in that case?

[monoceroscaeli]

Hahaha, ah, how I love the build up to a battle like this...

[Even if it's just musical shit-talking, he still loves it.]

Don't be too bold, bard. You might find that I'll give you a run for your money.

[CHALLENGE ACCEPTED]

[concierto]

[Venti holds his nose up. There's no way he could lose to a dirty Harbinger. Gross.]

Then at the next opportunity, we shall see whose song can come out on top. The winner? Will win a kiss from Aether.

[Okay now Venti probably really is shitposting. Or is he? Aether's not even in the room to say he'll be a prize or not???]

[monoceroscaeli]

[Wow Venti wow

The beginnings of a blush start to spread across the Harbinger's cheeks, feeling his chest burn a little bit at the notion that Venti would kiss Aether. Though he doesn't know why he feels this way, he's only been hanging out here because it's inconvenient to go home sometimes, he likes being here, and he's got some of his stuff here already, so! Why should he care???]

What's this, are you trying to make me jealous?

[He's jealous, and absolutely no one asked about that anyway.]

Why is that the prize? Not that it matters, I'd win it anyhow.

[He's not letting you kiss Aether, you drunken boozehound! When's the last time your stinky homeless butt took a shower?]

[concierto]

[Wow he took a shower sometime!! He smells like a fresh breeze and pretty wildflowers thank you very much!!!

But oh my look at that little twinge of colour on Childe's cheeks. Venti spies if very quickly and he makes a mental note. He holds up a finger.]

Why, I think it's a fine prize! But if you don't think it matters I suppose I can kiss Aether all on my own. What would suggest for a prize otherwise?

[Take the bait, Harbinger.]