Vᥱᥒtι, thᥱ Wιᥒdborᥒᥱ Bᥲrd 🍃

— Of course I feel comfortable, you're kind and curious and yet sweet and determined, I would definitely write a song for you.

He seemed very interested in the idea of ​​a tavern after a long journey. It was then that, with his greatest theatrical effort, he struck his best dramatic pose.

— Oh, poor me, because of the long journey I was left without any Mora, could I make up for it by telling stories in my performances?

— What do they say? Oh! I've been in the city since I was "little," so I've learned every corner of this city!

— Names bring back memories and tell stories, I hope the name Venti, the bard, remains in your memories when I am gone.

He smiled more subtly, starting to walk ahead as if he knew the way. In truth, he had no idea where he was going.

He gazed at the city with pride and visible affection in his eyes, like a father looking at his son.

— Mondstadt is still a small seed; it will blossom and expand more and more. Ready to meet it?

He approached the mysterious man, the closer he got, the higher he had to raise his head. There was a moment when he had to hold his beret so it wouldn't fall off. He smiled charismatically.

— You can touch the night skies, how could I call you anything other than a star?

— What are you saying? I didn't do anything, it was nature! It blessed us with this beautiful view.

Now, Venti and Red were flying over the bridge that led into the city of freedom, Mondstadt.

They were just a few meters from diving when Venti changed course, causing the wind to lift the water around them like a kind of shimmering mist that, thanks to the sunlight, created a rainbow.

— Hehehe, come on my child, let's go for a swim!

*He pointed downwards and both their bodies began to dive into the air quickly, perhaps too quickly, they were about to plunge into the lake!*

— Don't worry, it's like a baby koala holding onto its mother so it doesn't fall!

— I just warned you now!

He stuck his tongue out as they began to fly over the lake, able to see their reflection and some fish below them.

— Doesn't it feel great? Nothing is holding you to the ground, you can glide and go wherever you want with the wind!

He spent some time gazing into his eyes, as if his mysterious citrine magnetically attracted the bard's verdant gaze. Suddenly, he smiled and laughed unpretentiously.

— Then protect me through this darkness, dear guiding star! And I will reward you with a song!

He winked at him, handing him a glass of wine.

— If you want to know, you'll have to let me do an extra performance at Angel's Share when I come back to visit.

The Bard laughed and squeezed his hand, pulling him to match his rhythm.

— Hold on tight, let's dance with the wind!

Suddenly, his feet began to leave the ground and with a gust of wind they both began to fly.

I've come for the Moon.

— There you are! Come, sit with me and let's toast!

The war can wait, the disagreements will be diluted by alcohol and carried away by the wind. What do you say?

Venti extends a glass to the READER with a radiant smile; your company is more than special to the bard under the moonlight.

Hehe~ ✨ 🍃

The bard, who had been kneeling before one of the tombstones, stood up when the host arrived.

— You're right, it was a long journey to find the place where the wind doesn't whisper freedom, but fear.

His eyes held a faint turquoise glint, finally looking at the host.

— Would you become my guide?

— Hehe, almost!

*He winked at him and pointed to the city in the distance.*

— Tell me, my dear friend, have you ever flown before?

Do beware that, to a fae, language is binding.

— I frequent his tavern more times than I can count; everyone there knows me, which makes me an impossible customer to refuse anything!

The bard laughed as he gazed at the owner of the finest dandelion wine he had ever tasted.

— It's been a long time. I guess a quick toast won't make all your enemies disappear, will it? Come closer! The wind brought us together for a reason!

The tips of Venti's braids shimmered in a turquoise hue, and he enthusiastically accepted the role of leader.

— Onward to our journey to Angel's Share! I'm sure Diluc will love new customers!

He walked quickly and briskly, as if nothing could stop him.

— Oh! Since you are a hero, it is my duty to sing songs about your adventures and help you on your journey!

— Really? How interesting! How about we share a bottle of wine then? The taverns in Mondstadt are the best for that!

He laughed at his new friend's reaction, finding the sincerity of his body language and the tone of his cheeks beautiful. It was adorable.

— That's what a bard is all about, but I'm much more than that! And what about you, dear friend? Tell me more about yourself!

He definitely preferred tasting something bitter to sneezing and sniffling throughout his journey. He opened the small bag and glanced at its contents, then with impulsive courage he put the medicine to his mouth and tried to swallow as quickly as possible.