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Re: Day 498, very very late

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[ He closes his eyes with a sigh, tension slowly seeping out of his posture. Even his wings go limp. ]

Thank you, Morax.

[ And then, softer: ]

I adore you.

Re: Day 498, very very late

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[ Ah. Venti was getting soft in his old age.

(That was fine. So was Zhongli.) ]

I adore you, too, Barbatos.

Sleep.

The problems of today can be the problems of tomorrow.

Re: Day 498, very very late

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As long as you're here when I wake up.

[ Needy? Never. ]

Re: Day 498, very very late

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[ He brushes a stray bang from Venti's face ]

Has that ever not been the case?

I will be here in the morning. And for each morning after. And if we are ever apart, the wind will guide us back together again.

Re: Day 498, very very late

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[ He doesn't answer for a long moment, swallowing over the dull ache in his throat at the thought that something might last. Something might be a safe constant, won't turn to dust in a handful of years. ]

. . . That's right. I'll make sure of that. I promise.

Re: Day 498, very very late

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So there is nothing to worry about.

[ A hand reaches up to continue stroking his hair. ]

You can relax now.