[Venti's more than happy to treat this silly dragon like the king he is. Though, considering who the bard is at heart, it won't be as a sycophant, at least.]
Good, because I do cherish you.
[This should be quite obvious, but this is Zhongli. Sometimes, he needs it spelled out for him.
The bard is quiet for a moment as he considers the meaning behind the dragon's words. He gently strokes the scales on Zhongli's back, but pauses as his friend's tail wraps around the wrist of his free hand. His green eyes seem to soften.]
I'd imagine it's been too long since the copper dragon dreamed of freedom. The nightmares of his containment have surely kept him awake at night, and the sweeter dreams have been few and far between, I bet.
[Venti smiles gently as he now rubs his finger gently between Zhongli's horns.]
I swore on the sun, the moon, and the stars that I'd be with you always. When you're ready, I'll be here, waiting for you to join me so we can take your next journey together.
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Good, because I do cherish you.
[This should be quite obvious, but this is Zhongli. Sometimes, he needs it spelled out for him.
The bard is quiet for a moment as he considers the meaning behind the dragon's words. He gently strokes the scales on Zhongli's back, but pauses as his friend's tail wraps around the wrist of his free hand. His green eyes seem to soften.]
I'd imagine it's been too long since the copper dragon dreamed of freedom. The nightmares of his containment have surely kept him awake at night, and the sweeter dreams have been few and far between, I bet.
[Venti smiles gently as he now rubs his finger gently between Zhongli's horns.]
I swore on the sun, the moon, and the stars that I'd be with you always. When you're ready, I'll be here, waiting for you to join me so we can take your next journey together.