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[leaveofabsence]

[ Sometimes you just do what you know ]

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[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...

[leaveofabsence]

[ Yes.

Yes there is that. ]

There is also a shopping district with a delectable courtyard of foods that I have not even heard of before coming here.

[whistlesthewind]

Did you come to ask me on a date?

Yes I will join you in the courtyard.

[leaveofabsence]

What makes you think that it's a date? Am I giving you any reason to think in such a manner?

[whistlesthewind]

Why else would you come so quickly!

[leaveofabsence]

I could be just friendly.

[ Said the rock with the resting :| face ]

[whistlesthewind]

Well then we can have an outing as friends I suppose.