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Day 36x, post-sIV murders

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[ There's a knocking on HSS's door!

It's probably not immediately obvious who it is, because for once the knock is lacking in irreverence. ]

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[ It is very not obvious for how he looks mildly surprised to see Venti there. ]

Venti?

[ But he opens the door wide for him to come in. ]

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[ He waltzes in as shamelessly as always, at least. There's no evidence left of the incident, save the still-broken and crooked feathers. Fleshcrafting can't fix that. ]

Morax~~

You're not busy, are you?

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[ His eyes flicker over to those broken feathers before returning to Venti's face. ]

No, I am not.

[ And he shuts the door behind Venti. ]

Would you like to stay a while?

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[ Cheerfully(?): ]

Oh, well, if you insist! Ehehe.

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[ He lightly touches the inside of Venti's wrist. ]

I do.

[ And then heads toward the kitchen. ]

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[ Drifting along behind him ]

Then I guess it's fine if I stay the night, too, right? ☆

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Of course. We can borrow blankets and pillows from the soft room. Our own beds are a little---

[ And he drifts off ]

Though I suppose it's still not as horrific as your blood faucets.

This place has no sense of taste.

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While I don't disagree on principle--

[ Blood faucets.... bad ]

I'm far less picky about my beds than you are.

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[ You know... ]

We do have an indoor forest if that is more to your liking.

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[ !!! ]

--Really??

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Yes. Come take a look.

[ Guess we are going to the alien forest now. ]

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[ He starts rubbernecking excitedly as soon as they enter, eyes wide. ]

Incredible--!!

[ He holds one hand out to the wisps that drift through the air, so reminiscent of Anemo sprites. He grin when one lands on his finger. ]

I was starting to think I'd never see any nature again.

[ Tokyo is hell ]

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[ Tokyo is hell.

Though there is a slight smile as Venti catches the wisp on one finger. ]

Hopefully the trees are as comfortable as back in Mondstadt.

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Oh! About that -- you can't comfortably sleep in a tree, can you?

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I'll bring pillows and blankets from elsewhere. It matters not if it is here or anywhere else.

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You sure have gotten adaptable in your old age.

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These are extraordinary circumstances.

Do not get too used to it.

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Oh . . . ? What circumstances are those?

Unless you're suggesting I need a near-death experience any time I want you to nap in a tree with me.

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I would rather not make a habit of that.

But I am sorry --- that you had to experience such a thing. Even after all of your precautions.

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It is Hell, after all. How unfortunate that we've both experienced much worse.

Still -- I owe you one.

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[ His eyes flicker again to the still injured wing. ]

You owe me nothing.

We have been allies for far too long to keep score of the individual battles.

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[ Just smiling to himself for a moment ]

Hehe . . . if you insist.

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Of course I insist. And by your concession, I also know that I am correct.

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I simply know better than to argue with the god of commerce and contracts on the topic of debts.