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Well, if you ever need help making them bloom again, you know who to call! ☆

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Of course.

I am surprised that you chose the Dihua flute first though. Instead of your lyre.

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You know how very fond I am of the lyre.

But still, even I can concede that some melodies are best played on their native instruments.

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Yes. It can be comforting - that kind of permanence and tradition - in the face of all that is new and unfamiliar all around us.

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Hmm . . . with talk like that, I have to wonder if you're feeling out of place these days?

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. . .

I must admit I feel a little of my age when surrounded by the young enthusiasm of my unitmates trying to shoulder the responsibilities of the world.

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Some humans have a tendency to do so, no matter where they are.

[ Jean and Diluc come to mind immediately.... ]

But I'm sure you'll do what you can to guide them, as you always do.

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[ Only because it's Barbatos... ]

I'm supposed to be retired.

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I know a workaholic when I see one!

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[ HARRUMPHS ]

It's unfortunate how well you know me.

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Ehehe ♥

It's nice, though, isn't it? Just a hint of familiarity in this sea of uncertainty.

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Are you fishing for a compliment after I've already spoiled you so much today?

Though I suppose you have outdone yourself.

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Don't you know? Rather than food, an artist lives on praise!

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I see.

[ Seriously considering this ]

And are you less rowdy when you are full and sated?

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Certainly, certainly. A soul fulfilled is a soul at ease.

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I see.

[ Well then.

Zhongli is going to unhook at least one arm around Venti then so he can lead him back to the bed. ]

Then might we start by making you more comfortable.

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[ He allows himself to he led, but not without snickering. ]

What's this? Are you putting moves on me, Mr. Zhongli?

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That depends.

Is it working?

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A little bit~

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Ah, I see. So you are not immune to your own irreverent style of flirting.

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[ Dear Archons, Morax has learned to recognize flirting????? ]

Why employ a tactic if you don't know from experience that it works?

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You are incorrigible. But I suppose you already knew that.

[ As he takes a seat on the bed and gestures for Venti to join him ]

Come. Shall I sing your praises then?

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[ Following after him. There's only a split second of consideration before he drapes half in Zhongli's lap. ]

Oh, yes, it will be a totally new experience~

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You're being quite thoughtful, for starters.

[ He says, carding his fingers through Venti's bangs so to not mess up the braids ]

Looking after my well-being when it was your unit who faced death both during the last game and from the guest stars.

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Hmmm . . .

[ Tilting his head to the side a bit, into those movements ]

And yet no harm came to me. I wonder why that is?