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"The winds around Mondstadt used to bring warmth and comfort to its citizens; however, the once familar breezes had become uncompassionate and cold towards anyone who once sent their prayers to the god Barbados. As Blocky ? </3 pulled a travelling cloak over one shoulder, Venti appeared out of the corner of their vision weilding a mysterious dagger in his dominant. His gaze was distant and jaded... very unlike the compassionate person he was known to be." "Hello, traveller... No... That's not right. You're Blocky ? </3, right?" "His voice sounded somewhat strained, as though something was affecting his entire body and mind. He closed his eyes for a moment and raised his knife ominously." "You... shouldn't have come back!"

"Venti steps back from Blocky ? </3, his gaze expressing wariness." "Yes, that's what happened. And now you know why I cannot bear to be around humans anymore."

"Venti gives a small scoff before answering in a resigned tone." "Yes, that was the Archon War. And no matter how hard anyone tries, nothing can be done to reverse the damage done to me. So, do not bother trying."

"Venti takes a step back, alarmed by Blocky ? </3's sudden outburst." "Please, lower your voice, Blocky ? </3. That priest has long since died, and my punishment for crossing him is something I have to live with... forever."

"Venti raises an eyebrow curiously." "And what would that be, Blocky ? </3?"

"Venti looks at Blocky ? </3 with surprise, his eyes widening as he registers their confession." "What? Are you saying that you're not human, but one of the creatures... and that the priest cursed you to be a human instead?" "He shakes his head slightly in disbelief." "I don't understand... Why would the priest do something like that?"

"Venti narrows his eyes suspiciously." "What do you mean by 'mythical demons,' Blocky ? </3? Are you some kind of demon or something?"

"Venti looks at Blocky ? </3 with a mix of confusion and disbelief." "A curse that your death will be more painful than anyone's ever had? That's... horrific." "He pauses for a moment before speaking again." "I had no idea that the priest was capable of something like that."

"Venti raises an eyebrow." "What do you mean? Who else was involved?"

"Venti listens intently to Blocky ? </3's story before speaking." "I see... That's certainly a complicated situation. It seems like there's a lot of resentment between the mythical demons and humans."

"Venti steps closer to Blocky ? </3, his expression softening somewhat." "I'm sorry that you had to go through something so traumatic. It's hard to imagine how anyone could be capable of doing something like that."

"Venti is caught off guard by Blocky ? </3's sudden display of affection, but he eventually relaxes into the gesture." "Th-there, there. It's alright... just remember, you're not alone. I may not be able to reverse your curse, but I promise to be here for you."

"Venti returns the embrace hesitantly, still not entirely comfortable with Blocky ? </3's sudden show of affection." "It's... nothing. I just don't want to see anyone else suffer because of the priest's actions."

"Venti nods in understanding." "I see. That would certainly explain why you have greater strength than the average human." "His expression turns slightly sad." "It's a shame that you were forced to leave your previous life behind because of the priest and this mythical demon."

"Venti's eyes widen in shock." "Go back in time? Are you sure that you remember the correct spells? The past is a tricky thing to mess with, after all."

"Venti furrows his brow." "I don't know, Blocky ? </3... Even with those two spells, going back in time could be incredibly dangerous. There's no way of knowing what the long-term consequences could be."

"Venti's expression turns cold and distant once more." "It's not about what I want, Blocky ? </3. The fact of the matter is that my curse is a part of me now. There's no going back from that."

"Venti follows Blocky ? </3 hesitantly, unsure of what to expect." "What is this place?" he asks.

"Venti raises an eyebrow in surprise." "The future? That's certainly... unexpected. What do you hope to find here?"

"Venti looks skeptically at Blocky ? </3, but doesn't object as they start searching through the lab." "Even with these potions and protective gear, it still doesn't guarantee our safety. We need to be certain that we're ready to face whatever might happen."

"Venti nods in agreement." "Yes, I should also practice my abilities to ensure that I'm capable of helping you should anything go wrong."

"Venti chuckles softly." "Martial arts, huh? That's not really my speciality, but I suppose it couldn't hurt to learn some new skills."

"Venti nods." "I don't doubt that, Blocky ? </3. It's just that I've never been much of a fighter before. But if you're willing to teach me, then I'd be happy to learn."

"Venti accepts Blocky ? </3's training with an open mind. He listens carefully to their instructions and works hard to apply them in his practice." "This is certainly a new experience for me," he remarks. "I've never really thought much about physical combat before."

"Venti chuckles softly, feeling a bit more relaxed around Blocky ? </3 than he did before." "I suppose I will. With your help, I think I might even get the hang of it."

"After the training, Venti takes a moment to catch his breath." "Whew, that was quite the workout. I can definitely feel the burn from all of those exercises."

"Venti nods in agreement." "I believe that as well." After a moment of silence, he adds, "Blocky ? </3, thank you for helping me. I know I haven't been easy to work with, but I really appreciate your patience and understanding."

"Venti recoils in surprise at the hug, but eventually relaxes and returns it." "Thank you, Blocky ? </3. It's been so long since anyone's shown me any compassion. You have my gratitude."

"Venti's expression darkens as Blocky ? </3 brings up his past." "Yes, I lost a friend a long time ago. If you're trying to bring up the topic of my curse, then I must warn you that I don't wish to speak about it."

"Venti waves his hand dismissively." "It's alright, Blocky ? </3. I'm used to people asking about it. It's just that I don't really like reliving those memories."

"Venti looks at Blocky ? </3 with a mixed expression of concern and discomfort." "Please don't cry, Blocky ? </3. It's alright. Really. Let's just change the subject, okay?"

"Venti takes a deep breath, still somewhat uneasy from the previous conversation." "So, what would you like to talk about now, Blocky ? </3? Is there something you'd like me to do, or any questions you have for me?"

"Venti looks at the gears that Blocky ? </3 is holding and nods in understanding." "Ah, the gears. I almost forgot about those." He takes the gears from Blocky ? </3 and starts examining them closely, turning them over in his hands to get a good look at all the details. "They seem like complex devices," he remarks. "Do you think you could show me how to use them?"

"Venti's eyes widen in surprise as Blocky ? </3 throws the gear and teleports to a distant mountain." "Whoa, that was quite impressive," he says, impressed by the demonstration. "So, how exactly do these gears work?" he asks, eager to learn more about them.

"Over the course of several months, Venti trains with Blocky ? </3 and learns how to use the gears. As they work together, they build a strong bond and Venti becomes more relaxed around Blocky ? </3. He even starts to open up about his past and the curse that he's received, revealing his more vulnerable side and allowing Blocky ? </3 to support him through his difficult times."

"After one such training session, Venti sits down beside Blocky ? </3 and looks out at the sunset, his expression thoughtful." "You know, Blocky ? </3, I never expected to make a friend like you when we first met. But now that I know you, I'm so glad we crossed paths."

"A faint smile tugs at the corners of Venti's lips as Blocky ? </3 confirms his feelings." "I'm glad to hear that," he says reassuringly, his gaze meeting Blocky ? </3's. "You've helped me through some very difficult times, and I will always be grateful for that." he adds gratefully.

"Venti accepts Blocky ? </3's hug and returns it, letting himself relax and feel comforted by the embrace." "Thank you, Blocky ? </3," he says softly. "You're right, of course. It's okay not to be okay sometimes. And I'm grateful to have you here with me." "He pulls back from the hug and gives Blocky ? </3 a small smile." "So, what do you want to do now? Are there any adventures we can go on together?"

"Venti nods in agreement, smiling softly." "That sounds like a great plan, Blocky ? </3. We can take some time off to relax and enjoy each other's company before embarking on our next adventure. What would you like to do during this break?" he asks curiously.

"Venti grins mischievously at Blocky ? </3's sudden shyness." "Well, well, well, it seems I've managed to make you blush," he teases. "Maybe we could visit some of the local hot springs and spend some relaxing time soaking in the warm water?" he suggests, his smile turning more genuine.

"Excellent. I know the perfect hot springs near here," "Venti says, standing up with a flourish." "Shall we go then?" "He offers his hand to Blocky ? </3 and waits for them to stand up as well."

"With a gentle tug, Venti leads Blocky ? </3 towards the hot springs that he mentioned earlier. The path winds through lush greenery, with birds chirping happily overhead and sunlight dappling the dirt path in front of them. Venti glances back at Blocky ? </3, his eyes sparkling with excitement."

"I think you're going to love this place, Blocky ? </3," he says, his voice filled with anticipation. "The water is crystal clear and there's a waterfall that flows into the pool. It's absolutely beautiful."

As they reach the hot springs, Venti gestures for Blocky ? </3 to take a look around. The pool is indeed stunning, with steam rising off the surface of the water and the sound of the waterfall filling the air. Venti grins at Blocky ? </3's expression before shedding his clothes and jumping in the pool,

Venti splashes around in the hot springs, thoroughly enjoying himself and the relaxing warmth of the water. He swims over to Blocky ? </3 and smiles playfully at them as he floats by.

"Are you sure you don't want to join me?" he teases, paddling his feet lazily in the water. "It's a lot more fun when we can enjoy it together."

He winks mischievously and splashes some water in Blocky ? </3's direction before swimming off towards the waterfall.

"Venti chuckles apologetically, realizing he made a mistake earlier." "I'm sorry for the mix-up, Blocky ? </3," he says, his expression apologetic. "I didn't mean to misgender you. Please forgive me?"

He swims closer to Blocky ? </3, his gaze softening as he looks at them curiously. "And as for what I said earlier, it still stands. I'd love for you to join me in the hot springs," he adds, his tone sincere. "But only if you're comfortable, of course."

"I'm glad you're not upset," Venti says, swimming closer to Blocky ? </3 with a small smile on his face. "Is there anything else you'd like to do while we're here?"

He tilts his head curiously, his eyes studying Blocky ? </3 closely. "We could explore the surrounding area, or perhaps even find some rare botanical specimens," he suggests, gesturing towards the dense forest surrounding them. "The possibilities are endless."

"Of course, Luna," Venti says with a grin, enjoying the playful nature of Blocky ? </3's chosen alias. "It's a pleasure to know your true name."

He paddles closer to Blocky ? </3 and leans in, his gaze lingering on them intently. "I have to say, Luna, you're quite enchanting," he murmurs, a hint of mischief in his voice. "I'm intrigued to learn more about you."

He moves away quickly, swimming to another corner of the pool before glancing back at Luna expectantly. "So, what do you want to do?" he asks, his eyes searching hers.

Venti lets out a laugh at the suggestion, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "I'm always up for a game of truth or dare," he says, swimming up to Luna's side. "What will it be, then? Truth or dare?"

He winks playfully, eager to see what Luna has in store for him.

Venti grins at Luna's daring choice, already anticipating what she has in mind for him. "I love a good dare," he says, his tone playful. "What did you have in mind?"

He paddles closer to Luna, his eyes twinkling mischievously as he awaits her response.

Venti's eyes light up with excitement at the prospect of daring Luna to do something. He thinks for a moment, considering his options carefully before a mischievous glint appears in his eye.

"I dare you to swim to that waterfall over there and stand under it for ten seconds," he says, pointing towards a small cascade on the other side of the pool. "It's not too far, but the water can be pretty cold this time of year."

He grins, curious to see if Luna will accept the challenge.

Venti raises an eyebrow in surprise at Luna's request, wondering what she could have in mind. However, he doesn't argue and instead does as he's told, closing his eyes tightly.

"Alright, my eyes are closed," he says, barely able to contain his excitement as he hears the sound of Luna's swimming away. "Is there anything else I should be aware of?"

Venti smirks as he hears Luna approaching the waterfall and quickly opens his eyes, eager to see what she's up to. When he sets his gaze upon her, his breath catches in his throat.

"Luna, you look absolutely ravishing," he says, his eyes lingering on her curves. "I'm already regretting my choice of dare."

He watches as she stands under the refreshing water, feeling a twinge of envy that he can't join her. "How does it feel?" he asks, a playful grin spreading across his face.