[ xiao expected the reunion to be draining, perhaps even far more draining than either of them had expected. it is one of the reasons xiao made a point to make himself scarce before the inevitable invitation was extended, promising to remain nearby should for some reason his presence is needed. he did not wish to intrude, despite his connections to them both, and believed they required the space to express themselves properly without his shadow hovering between them. it would not have been a surprise if venti decided to postpone their own meeting after it, xiao would not have been upset with him, so it is a surprise when the door to the rooftop opens and he spies his friend walking toward him with a cup of wine in hand.
ah.
he waits for xiao to cross the roof and settle beside him, pulling up one knee to rest his arm upon it. ]
Nothing, really. [ he turns his gaze out towards the city, eyes drifting closed as a gust of wind blows by them. ] It has been some time and I simply wished for your presence.
[ a part of him feels foolish for saying it, wants little more than to retract the words already spoken. but the wind has already taken hold of them, pulling them swiftly far out of his reach and forcing xiao's head to drop in something akin to embarrassment. ]
no subject
ah.
he waits for xiao to cross the roof and settle beside him, pulling up one knee to rest his arm upon it. ]
Nothing, really. [ he turns his gaze out towards the city, eyes drifting closed as a gust of wind blows by them. ] It has been some time and I simply wished for your presence.
[ a part of him feels foolish for saying it, wants little more than to retract the words already spoken. but the wind has already taken hold of them, pulling them swiftly far out of his reach and forcing xiao's head to drop in something akin to embarrassment. ]