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[notgrande]

Hello~o~o, Nipp~on!

[ The video clips on and Venti seems to be up somewhere... high, maybe? He's not on the ground at least. It's difficult to tell where he is. His voice is loud and he has a bottle in his right hand. He doesn't seem drunk - or even tipsy, though the bottle is definitely not full. He's in a good mood. ]

I'm Venti - a bard from Teyvat! Most famously from Mondstadt. It's been awhile since I've said anything here and I wanted to introduce myself. And I wanted to hear from you, too!

[ He smiles wide. His voice is still loud. ]

I'm going to be playing a lot of music out here, and while I've learned some songs native to here over time, I want to learn some songs from your homes, too!

[ He leans into the camera, as if he's telling a secret, and his voice gets quiet. ]

So I think you need to tell me about those songs. I'd be happy to play them for you. And if you'd like to meet a dragon, I might be able to do that for you, too!

[ He pulls away from the camera, and his voice rises again. ]

Also - if you're from Teyvat - please say hi! I'm sure there's many of you I've never gotten the chance to meet, or haven't seen in awhile! I'd love to see you again~

Maybe we can get drinks together.

[ He lets out a small - ehe before he shuts off the device. ]


[ ooc; open to action, too - as he is on a roof ]

Comments

[notgrande]

Of course you're forgiven. I'd never dream of holding it over your head. I have heard quite a bit of music around Inazuma, though, so I definitely have things in my repertoire that you'll recognize.

You know, music that sounds like home.

[mistsplitter]

Actually, if you have music from Mondstadt that you would be willing to share... I should like to listen to those.

[ Music from home is nice and all, but... she'd love to learn more about other nations more than anything else. ]

It would be just like visiting Mondstadt! But... ah, not quite. Hehe.

[notgrande]

I'd love to share music from Mondstadt. I know nothing better than that of my home.

I'd say nothing is quite like actually visiting there. It's an amazing place all on its own. But I'm biased~

[mistsplitter]

I can only imagine. [ Literally and figuratively. ] I do not know what reason I may have to visit Mondstadt one day, but... I would like to.

[notgrande]

Travel for the sake of exploration and travel is enough of a reason, in my opinion!

[mistsplitter]

Unfortunately, it is easier said than done. I have responsibilities in Inazuma, after all.

[ She is not quite as overworked as Mondstadt's Acting Grand Master, but she does take her work very seriously! ]

[notgrande]

Ah - yes, responsibility. That.

[ Venti, please. ]

You're a very reliable person, Ayaka.

[mistsplitter]

Should a day come when I would have to travel to Mondstadt or even Liyue for work-related purposes... I would be the most happy.

[notgrande]

There will certainly be an opportunity, I think.

[mistsplitter]

[ He's so optimistic! Ayaka can't help but appreciate it. ]

For now, I hope you'll tell me many stories of it.

[notgrande]

Anything and everything you'd like to know about my home, I'd be glad to share.

[mistsplitter]

Then... What is your favourite thing about it?

[notgrande]

My favorite thing? The freedom. The food and drink. The large fields of green and flowers that we have - the Cecilia.

[mistsplitter]

Is that the national flower of Mondstadt?

[notgrande]

[ Just wait until she hears about how much bullshit this is that Venti is about to deliver. ]

Our national flower is the Windblume. We even have a festival about it. It's where we offer the flower to Barbatos and to our friends, family, and romantic partners. It's a shame I don't have one here with me, it's something you'd have to see for yourself.

[mistsplitter]

A festival for offering flowers...

[ She wants to participate 😭😭😭 ]

That must be so enjoyable! I would love to take part in it if I had the chance.

[notgrande]

Well, if you are ever in Mondstadt early on in the year then you may get a chance. We welcome those from other lands to experience it.

I know this place has romantic holidays; however, the gifts don't always tend to be flowers. Although I don't see why they can't be.

[mistsplitter]

Romantic holidays...

[ Just "romance"? This world has unfortunately opened her eyes, is all. ]

Do these holidays purely remain as such?

[notgrande]

They do seem to be strictly that - at least as far as I can tell. They can be pretty fun.

What's not to love about a chance to celebrate love? Hehe.

[mistsplitter]

Well, given the nature of this world... I think that romantic holidays end up going further than just romantic.

[ If you catch her drift!! ]

I do not think there is anything wrong, but I would like to be able to celebrate a holiday with some children, too. I have started teaching in this world, you see. Little children learning to read and write and count.

[notgrande]

Only if you want them to. You can keep it perfectly innocent if you prefer, Ayaka. I think that's all up to you!

[mistsplitter]

I see. That is good! I do not wish to celebrate a holiday the wrong way.

[notgrande]

There's no wrong way to celebrate any holiday.

[mistsplitter]

Perhaps it is my lack of experience that makes me think otherwise.

But I shall trust you. [ And so, she repeats his words: ] There is no wrong way to celebrate any holiday.