Festival and Serpents

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Windrise Tree

In front of the steps in front of the Anemo statue. Venti was sitting with his eyes closed while Neill was sitting with his head on his thighs.

"Venti..."

"Stop that serious expression, I'm already here

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"Stop that serious expression, I'm already here." Neill put his hand on his cheek with a smile "What happened that time on Beidou's boat wasn't your fault."

"I know... But..." Venti closed his eyes again as Neill continued "When that vortex happened. It was an accident. You did what you could."

"I could have done more Neill. I am a more experienced Archon.... One of the most senior along with Morax.... I could have stopped you from getting sucked into the portal."

Neill sighed as he stood up straight with his back to the emerald eye "But what counts is that you did your best, but dwelling on that won't help you. We learn from mistakes." Venti nodded "Yeah.... Neill... What about you? I mean... The Herrscher..."

Neill turned around somewhat uncomfortably not knowing how to explain it to him"Well.... Ahm..." Venti waited for his friend's answer who smiled "I'll explain, but not for the moment.... I'll... It will be hard to believe."

The green-attired boy crossed his arms "If you say so."

FWOSH! FWOSH!

At that moment a huge shadow covered them as the aquamarine eyes smiled "It's been a while.... Dvalin."

Neill smiled as the dragon tilted his snout so he could pet him "Welcome home. Lord Neill." The named smiled as he hugged him "I'm sorry to worry you."

He broke away looking at the large reptile. Neill smiled as he looked at Venti "By the way what about Morax?"

"On his way." Venti spoke as he looked at Monsadt "He'll possibly arrive later today, he's looking forward to seeing Xiao again and checking on him. He's been worried about him."

"And... Childe?" The emerald eyed bard was surprised at the Harmbringer's mention as he denied "He's in Seznhaya, it will take some time for him to return to pick up Teucer in Liyue."

Neill smiled as they both took their leave as Dvalin who took flight flying away until he disappeared into the clouds.

Monstadt

The two walked through the main entrance as Neill could feel the festive atmosphere. The decorations looked a lot like the Windblume Festival but he noticed something about the flower decorations.

Venti smiled as the aquamarine eyed boy approached a flower decoration as he gently touched them "Cecilia.... My favorite flower..."

The emerald-eyed boy smiled softly "Everyone has been missing you terribly for a year. We feared the worst..." Neill looked into the eyes of Venti who continued "Neill.... I don't mean to be selfish but.... Because you still say I'm not ready to know what you did for a year."

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