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[venti_late]

WHO: Venti and all of y'all!
WHERE: Network
WHEN: Near the end of May
WHAT: There's a new grandpa in town, and he's marginally more well-adjusted than Zhongli! Marginally. This one at least knows how to manage his finances.
WARNINGS: This will be a little cursed most likely, and probably language!

So this is a weird, new app! Since I can't delete this thing, I'm gonna guess that it's not some weird community thing for Kaisou, right? Like a FB group for people to get strongarmed into--I mean join?

Guess it wouldn't hurt too much to intro myself since I'm new here. I'm Venti! I just moved here like. Today. Lovely place, the Spirit Vein up above really sets the mood!

Okay, so here's an icebreaker for you guys, just to have a little bit of fun!

Is cereal a soup? Alternatively, how do you say the word 'pecan?'

And a friendly reminder that bananas are berries, but strawberries aren't berries!

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[fiddlestick]

[---Ah.]

You don't know?

[That surprises him, but maybe it's because he's used to Jusis who is basically upfront about everything that isn't vulnerable feelings and gay thoughts. Maybe Zhongli was different and trying to keep some things under wraps.

...Welp. Too late to back out now]

He's one of the Black Order's Guardians. One of their senior members, from the sound of it. That's why he's in Kaisou.

[venti_late]

That's certainly a way to put it.

[Oh, Venti's going to stare at his wine glass in contemplation for a few seconds. Then, he chugs the entire thing and gently puts it in the sink. There's going to be a reckoning when he goes over to Zhongli's apartment.

God, just what the fuck has the man gotten himself into this time? He's known Zhongli keeps his secrets, but this?]

There'll be a talk.

Anyway! The Helmut. Do you mind if I come over this weekend? I should have most of my things unpacked and a good room to store it in. And if you ever need a player, I'm more than happy to have your back! It's the very least I can do to repay you for this really generous gift.

[fiddlestick]

[Oh boy he feels like he just really rocked the boat between Zhongli and Venti. Which maybe he should feel bad but.........well, not like he could've known Zhongli was keeping things secret. And Elliot wasn't in charge of handling his social life.

So...he's going to leave that alone and focus on MUSIC]

Oh sure, this weekend sounds great to me! I'll make sure she's all cared for and ready to go.

And hey, I'm always happy to play with another musician! I usually teach music at the high school, but with summer vacation coming up, I was planning to spend some time getting back into proper performances. Maybe we can collab on something.

[venti_late]

[There's going to be a Cat 3 Hurricane Venti heading Zhongli's way, but that's not an Elliot problem.]

Perfect! Does she have a name?

Oh, I'd love to collab with you! I know I'll be looking into auditioning to be part of a symphony or even just be in the orchestra pit. I might pick your brain about some compositions I've been working on, too!

[Music besties~ This is the actual best thing to come out of the whole debacle, so Venti can't even be mad.]

[fiddlestick]

I've been going with the name Eurydice, but she'll be yours so you're welcome to rename her if you want.

Oh I've love that! There's been some compositions I've been working on too that I'd like a second opinion on. As for auditions, I went to university here in the music program, so I can see about pulling some strings for you. Oh, and have you talked to Zulius? He runs the Vogue theater, and got a lot of connections.

[venti_late]

Hehe, I can see why you'd call her that, honestly. I'll certainly try to think of something, but her name already feels elegantly suitable for her.

Aww, thank you so much! I'd definitely appreciate a good word put in. I did talk to Zulius a bit! He's a very nice guy, I can see us being fast friends. And you can absolutely pick my brain in return for your compositions, too. I can even record some stuff if you wanna hear how it sounds!

[fiddlestick]

Ehe, lemme know if you come up with something!

Oh good! He's pretty active on here, so I'm not surprised you've heard from him. And hey, I'd love to hear some of your stuff! Do you have any recordings with you now? I'll trade you some of mine if you give me some of yours.

[venti_late]

Unfortunately, my recordings are all on my PC, and that's in a box... somewhere around here. But I'll definitely send you some once I find it! Would you prefer I send that over email?

[fiddlestick]

Gotcha. Well no rush! Just send them when you have everything set up.

And yeah, email will work. Let me send you my contact info. [And he'll do just that in a private message]

Oh, and I don't think I've given my name. I'm Elliot Craig. It's always nice to meet another musician.

[venti_late]

Will do, and thank you!

[He'll also give Elliot his personal contact info in a private message.]

The pleasure is all mine, Elliot! It's always nice to make a new friend who shares that same passion and belief in music. Oh, lemme know when your concerts are! I wanna show my support since those shows are long past auditions.

[fiddlestick]

Hehe, sure thing! I just got a couple dates lined up at the Vogue next month, but I hope you can make it!

[venti_late]

Hehe, I'll make sure I do. Break a leg out there, Elliot!