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[leaveofabsence]

[ Sometimes you just do what you know ]

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Two old gods walk into a bar

[leaveofabsence]

[ Good morning, Venti.

Someone is knock knock knocking on your chamber door (that is to say AlcheME's door) first thing on this lovely day. And goodness my, goodness me, he isn't even bringing gifts like a proper visitor.

For shame. ]

Re: Two old gods walk into a bar

[whistlesthewind]

[SWINGS OPEN THE DOOR]

Who appears now before me, the newly minted musical V!

[leaveofabsence]

[ Oh dear. Oh my. That's right. Sometimes they come with amnesia. (Zhongli's not sure what he'll do if Venti has amnesia— well, outside of moping about in the privacy of his dorm. But that's a problem from later!Zhongli.) ]

A friend from downstairs.

Glaze Lily, though most people find Li easier to manage.

[whistlesthewind]

Lovely to make you acquaintance dear Li! Now what do you want with little ol' me?

You came from afar to meet this newly hatched bird. So what do you need? Just say the word!

[sharethememory]

[



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I've come to borrow a cup of sugar.

[whistlesthewind]

When I'm the sweetest thing that's actually here?

Did you see my face on the phone and long to be near?

[gesturing for him to come in though sup]

[leaveofabsence]

[ Like a vampire, all he needs is to be invited in ]

Sweeter than sugar, that's quite a lofty claim. Though I'm sure with such clever words you'll quickly rise to fame.

[whistlesthewind]

What pretty words you have to offer me, I'm glad I'm the one you came to see.

[leaveofabsence]

Indeed. Perhaps it is Fate that has brought me to thee.

[whistlesthewind]

The kitchen is this way.

[takes this man's hand and leads him]

[leaveofabsence]

[ Zhongli squeezes V's hand as he is rubber-necking at everything since it's not like Taisho and AlcheME! had many collaboration opportunities. ]

The decor reminds me of some of the potion shops managed by witches across my homeland though I suppose that is the image that the Producers were going for.

[ He wraps a knuckle across a crystal as they pass. ]

Is this amethyst? Judging by the lack of impurities on the surface and deeper violet hue, it would appear that it was harvested from very deep within the earth.

[whistlesthewind]

[stops]

....is it? I wouldn't know. Though it is awfully beautiful, isn't it?

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[leaveofabsence]

Yes. I think it's very beautiful.

[leaveofabsence]

But ah... Don't let me hold you up on your tour.

[whistlesthewind]

I'll give you a crystal if you form an alliance with us~

[leaveofabsence]

[ (Don't get distracted by the shiny rock, Zhongli. Don't. get. distracted.) ]

Are you looking to form an alliance with another unit?

[whistlesthewind]

Well it seems as units change some of Alcheme's standbys have shifted....leaving them a bit defenseless.

[leaveofabsence]

I see.

I am not opposed to it, though I would prefer if negotiations merited more than an exchange of a crystal for the alliance. Taisho has a reputation for being—

[ How to put this nicely? ]

Being very pragmatic. But our contracts are solid as stone.

[ As if Zhongli would let them be anything else. ]

[whistlesthewind]

You sure? These are awfully shiny.

[leaveofabsence]

[ Clears his throat ]

Normally, the first step of negotiations are around the concept of reciprocity. Under what circumstances that the alliance will protect each other and if there are any exceptions that either party should be aware of.

[whistlesthewind]

Oh right.

DETAILS.

[said in a disgusted tone]

[leaveofabsence]

If you prefer to offer up another member of your unit for negotiations, I can spare you such details.

[whistlesthewind]

Probably for the best as I'm such a new little sparrow.

[tugging against towards the kitchen]

[leaveofabsence]

Then I shall leave a message for you to deliver to them with an early draft proposal to simplify matters.

[ Zhongli follows Venti to the kitchen, brow furrowing in deep thought. ]

And how is the wizard's life treating the newly arrived sparrow? I'm certain most of the details of this place has been explained to you.

[whistlesthewind]

There is death, there is torture, there is death and torture in the death and torture mansion, performing outside out homes for points which we can then use to choose items we'd find useful or comforting...