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Thank you for the gift.

Might I in turn do something for you as well?

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Ohhhh, something for the bard?

Well, how can I possibly say no!

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[ He offers a hand to help Venti down from his perch on the bench. ]

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[ Takes it, hopping down lightly ]

Well then, where to Mr. Zhongli?

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It has been a while since the two of us have taken a stroll, has it not?

I am not as knowledgeable about Tokyo-F as I am of Liyue, but I have been studying what I can.

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Feeling nostalgic, old man?

[ Looping his arm with Zhongli's ]

I would love to. I'm sure you're practically an expert already.

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[ Heading toward the direction of the mall. Never mind it's a multiple hour walk. ]

The Game Tower is actually fashioned after the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, which is said to be the tallest city hall on Earth - the name of the star that this world seems to be emulating. And the area were are in right now - Shinjuku and neighboring Shibuya - are districts quite known for their marketplaces. Hubs of the city as it were.

[ He talks on and on about the historical significance of some buildings, the type of flowers and animals they come across, as well as generous amounts of praise given to the transportation system. ]

I'm thinking about procuring a vehicle myself at some point. A former unitmate of mine did teach me how to drive.

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Eh?! --Their town hall is that big?

Goodness, what do they even do inside all of these massive buildings?

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The populations of these mortal cities reach well into the millions. Certainly a number much larger than any one if not all of the cities of Teyvat combined.

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Could you imagine presiding over such an assembly . . . ? I'm tired just thinking of it!

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No, I do not think I could properly oversee so many in a way that would be fair to everyone.

I do not know if any one being could.

[ And he gives a little tug on Venti's arm, ducking down a street with more greens and trees even if it is only a small square park (no bigger than a building) squished between two skyscrapers of apartments. ]

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[ His expression lights up the moment they come into contact with actual nature. Even if the buildings block the breeze, at least there are plants, and birds . . . ]

--Aha! These hidden corners are without a doubt my favorites in the city. In fact, I've found a few spots where they seem to have built tributes to the largest and oldest of the trees!

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Is that so? Perhaps they do take offer tribute to dendro in their own unique way...

[ It is said in a thoughtful tone as he continues to pull Venti toward the small patch of park - lined on one side with a bench presumably for people to enjoy this small bit of nature or for parents to watch over their children. ]

Do you have a favorite among them?

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[ Venti follows along -- though Zhongli's arm is tugged upward as he leaps up onto a raised stone wall, continuing the walk atop it ]

Of course! Where do you think I go to compose?

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Coffee shops.

I believe I read that it a good place for inspiration in the modern world.

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Really?

Hmmm, perhaps I should get with the times . . .

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. . .Have you even been to the tea shop here?

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Ummm . . .

[ Is there alcohol there?

No?

. . .

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It's quiet good. They offer quite the variety of teas that are more desserts than what you might find in Liyue.

Fruit teas as well.

I think you would rather like them.

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Fruit teas, huh . . . ?

Well, I'll try anything that comes so highly recommended at least once.