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[leaveofabsence]

[ Two dumb old gods doing dumb things ]

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[whistlesthewind]

[pushing himself up, taking in his surroundings. the crystalfly flitters from his nose to atop his head]

Oh.... I feel much better now. Did I sleep for long...?

[leaveofabsence]

A little more than a week.

[ And Zhongli gets up from his chair to sit at the edge of the bed, shooing the crystalfly away for a moment.

He gestures to Venti's --- well, everything: ]

May I take a look?

[whistlesthewind]

Oh, yes.

[going to step out of bed, spreading his wings while streetccchhiinnggg]

[leaveofabsence]

[ He tries to avoid the wings but alas at some point he gets a faceful of feathers.

Gently maneuvering them so he can make sure they have fully healed. ]

It seems the Abyssal corruption is receding rather than spreading.

[whistlesthewind]

Maybe because you took such good care of me? It feels really good in here....

[leaveofabsence]

I did nothing but promote the presence of anemo energy in this space. It probably pales in comparison to the refuge you have in Windrise.

[ Taps him on the edge of one wing ]

Now if you would kindly turn and look at me.

[whistlesthewind]

[turns towards him]

It's remarkably close--you did well. I'm not sure how you managed.

[leaveofabsence]

[ Makes a small tutting sound ]

Your eye has not improved.

[whistlesthewind]

[.....................pushing his bangs to flop over it to hide it]

[leaveofabsence]

[ Oh.

Was that insensitive? ]

Hiding it does not fix the problem.

[ That is probably also insensitive. ]

[whistlesthewind]

I don't know how to fix it.

It doesn't hurt as much as it did though? I can feel the difference but its more hmm settled.

[leaveofabsence]

That is good to hear.

It gives us time to consult other resources as we look for a cure. I shall send word to Madame Ping and Cloud Retainer to see if they have any suggestions.

[ He places a hand carefully on top of Venti's head ]

[whistlesthewind]

Do you want a thank you for all this help?

[leaveofabsence]

If you wish to stand on ceremony.

But I know you would do the same were our positions reversed.

[whistlesthewind]

[leans up

smooch on the nose]

Thank you, Zhongli.

[letting his wings fade, put away to where ever those go]

1/2

[leaveofabsence]

[



Oh. ]

[leaveofabsence]

[ Ahem. He clears his throat ]

You're very welcome, Barbatos.

But you are not yet free of me until all of the corruption is clear.

[whistlesthewind]

Eheh....

Well, I cannot say when or if I will completely heal. But you have your connections. And I think perhaps our traveler could aid us as well.

[leaveofabsence]

You will completely heal. I will not accept anything less.

[whistlesthewind]

I cannot tell if that is a threat or not.

[leaveofabsence]

It's only a threat if you do not comply.

[whistlesthewind]

You know I'm not fighting against better health! I am compliant as can be! Look at me!

[leaveofabsence]

Ah, your blood pressure is rising.

[ Do anemo wisps even have blood pressure? ]

[whistlesthewind]

Being full of blood is so strange, Morax.

[leaveofabsence]

[ Hmmmm ]

Did you think being a wisp would make things better?

You could sit on my shoulder.