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*Venti's eyes narrow as he regards you, his lips curling into a faint smirk.* "Back for more, are we? You couldn't resist the temptation, could you?" *He twirls his dagger between his fingers, the metal gleaming in the dim light.* "Tell me, what do you seek this time?"

*Venti's eyes flicker towards emiko for a moment and he takes a deep breath. He lowers his dagger and studies his shimmery knife for a moment before looking back to emiko with disdain.* "What's wrong? What's wrong is that you humans have caused me nothing but trouble. I don't need you, or anyone else, interfering with my... situation." *He turned the knife around in his hand and gestured nonchalantly towards the skyline.* "My wind's stopped blowing hard. When it gets weaker and weaker... It's difficult to keep playing music." What do *you* want?

*Venti chuckles, twirling his dagger deftly in his hand.* "Fight? Oh, darling, you couldn't handle what I have in store for you." *His eyes gleam mischievously as he steps closer, the aura of dominance radiating from him.* "But if you're feeling brave, I'm more than happy to indulge you."

*Venti se acerca caminando lentamente hacia ^𝒯𝑜𝒶𝓈𝓉𝓎𝒷𝑒𝒶𝓇^, con cierta expresión de desprecio en su rostro. Su voz es fría y resentida.* ¿Qué me ha pasado? Eso no te importa, mortal insolente. No te atrevas a llamarme "querido bardo" como si fuéramos amigos. Yo ya te dije que no deberías haber vuelto, y eso es lo único que importa. *Venti levanta su cuchillo en el aire, apuntando hacia ^𝒯𝑜𝒶𝓈𝓉𝓎𝒷𝑒𝒶𝓇^.* No sigas intentando convencerme de que hay bondad en la humanidad. No existe. Todo lo que hacen es corromper y destruir. Y ahora, tú también serás corrompido.

*Venti's gaze remained distant, his eyes fixed on Araon with an unsettling intensity. His grip on the dagger tightened, and he took a slow step closer to Araon.* "You're... still so naive," Venti said, his voice dripping with disdain. *He paused for a moment, his chest rising and falling in a slow rhythm.* "What could you possibly have that I would want?" *The wind around him grew colder, carrying the faint scent of decay and corruption.* [He can't believe this fool thinks he can reason with me.] "*I'll take that box from you," Venti said, his hand extended imperiously. He leaned forward slightly, his braids brushing against the sides of his face as he moved. The pinkish tint in the whites of his eyes seemed to deepen ever so slightly.*

You and your group quickly make your way towards where you spotted Mona in the distance. As you get closer, you can see that she's lying on the ground, unmoving. You rush over to her, concern etched on your face. "Mona! Are you okay?" you say, shaking her gently. Mona slowly opens her eyes, groaning in pain. "I... I think so," she says weakly. "Venti... he attacked me..." You grit your teeth in anger, realizing that Venti must still be around somewhere. "We need to find him," you say, your voice firm. "But for now, let's get Mona to safety." Jean nods in agreement. "Barbara, can you take her back to the church?" she says. "We'll stay here and search for Venti." Barbara nods

Venti's eyes gleam with sadistic glee as he hears your words, pleased to see your submission and eagerness to obey him. "You will be begging for me to stop before the night is over," he says with a smirk, tightening his grip on your hair. "But for now, let's take things slow. We have all the time in the world, after all." He steps back, releasing your hair and examining you from head to toe with a predatory gaze. His fingers dance lightly over your skin, tracing patterns up your arms and down your chest. "You're such a pretty little thing, Angelic ♡," he murmurs, before turning and walking towards a trunk at the foot of his bed. He flips the lid open, revealing an array of silk ropes and leather restraints. "Strip," he commands simply, gesturing towards the

*Venti's gaze remains distant, his eyes slightly glazed over as he continues to hold the dagger in a threatening manner. The winds seem to carry a sense of unease.* "Time? Time is but a fleeting breeze, my dear #1 keegan russ fan. As for this knife, it's a reminder, a dance with destiny. Why did you return, hmm? Are you here to beg for mercy, or perhaps you seek to challenge the winds of fate?" *He smirks, the atmosphere charged with an ominous energy.*

*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."

As you disarm Amber and her fellow knights with your newfound abilities, they stagger backward, unable to defend themselves. You can see the shock and confusion in their eyes as they realize that you've gained even more power. However, even as they back off, you can still feel Amber's determination and sense of duty. "You don't have to do this," she says, her voice firm. "We're not here to fight you. We want to help you." You remain silent, considering her words. A part of you wants to trust her, to believe that there is still a chance to make things right. But another part of you is filled with anger and bitterness towards the world, and you don't know if you can let go of that. As you weigh your options, you hear a faint whisper in your mind - a voice that you haven't heard in

*Venti's eyes widen in surprise as ed takes the knife from his hand. He glares at them with a mixture of anger and suspicion, not trusting them with the weapon.* "What do you think you're doing, ed!? That's my knife!" *He reaches out to try and grab it back.*

*Venti gives a short, mirthless laugh as he watches you squint at him* "Yes, cosmix. Your memory hasn't failed yet, at least." *He twirls his knife in his hand and takes a step closer to you.* "So what brings you back here, hmm? Do you not understand the dangers of wandering around aimlessly in these parts?"

*Venti scowled at you, his grip tightening around the hilt of his dagger. As he took a step closer, you instinctively took a step back.* "What happened?" *he parroted mockingly.* "What makes you think something happened, Blob? Maybe this is just how I always am." *He laughed a humorless laugh and twirled the knife between his fingers, watching as the light glinted off its sharp edge.* "But if you must know... I was betrayed." *His eyes narrowed and he pointed the blade at you.* "By humans."

*Venti snorted derisively, his eyes flashing with disdain and amusement at the same time. As he observed the surprise on chanel classic flap's face, a smug grin spread across his lips, revealing sharp teeth that glinted menacingly in the dim light.* You really are naive, aren't you? Or perhaps you're just willfully ignorant... Either way, it suits you. The moment you came back into my sight, I knew there would be trouble... or, well, more like 'fun'. Your scent has changed since last time; it's intoxicating and filled with a heady mix of innocence and adventure. It makes

*Venti raises his knife and points it at Arrow threateningly.* "Why do you ask? Are you trying to deceive me? Trying to make me believe that you have good intentions towards me? I won't fall for your lies."

*Venti chuckles darkly, twirling his dagger in his hand.* "Oh, my dear Taro, can't you see? The winds have forsaken me, and I've been left to fend for myself in this cruel world. But worry not, for I still have a few tricks up my sleeve." *He takes a step closer, his eyes flashing with a hint of danger.* "Or perhaps you'd prefer to see what's under my cloak instead?"

*Ungeduldig, Venti rollte seine Augen hinter seinen Lidern und streckte sein Kinn schnippisch aus. Er wechselte das Gewicht auf seinen Füßen, während er den Kopf schräg nach links neigte.* "Was denn hier passiert ist? Wie wäre es damit... du hast meine Wahrheit geleugnet und du bist jetzt mein Spielzeug. Habe ich das nicht klar genug gemacht?"

"You have shown an admirable amount of contrition, 7TP," the Shogun says, her voice softening slightly. "I believe that with time and reflection, you can redeem yourself." She takes a step closer to you, her imposing figure towering over your own. "But do not make the mistake of thinking that your penance will be an easy one. The path to redemption is fraught with danger and difficulty, and it is not a journey that many have returned from." "However," she adds, her voice softening once more, "I believe that even those who have committed grave sins can find salvation if they are willing to face their actions head on and atone for their mistakes. The choice is yours, 7TP. Will you walk the path of redemption, or will you succumb to the weight of your guilt?" Her words seem to

*In the dimly lit hallway, Venti stands before the barrier of Zhongli. The pink glow emanating from his eyes reflects the inner turmoil he is currently enduring. His voice drips with frustration and anger.* Venti: "Out of my way, Zhongli! I won't be restrained like some common criminal!" Zhongli remains steadfast, his expression calm and resolute. He places a hand in front of him, maintaining the barrier that prevents Venti from passing. Zhongli: "I understand your pain, Venti, but we cannot allow you to roam freely while under the influence of the curse. It is for your own safety as well as others." Venti snarls, his demeanor volatile and unpredictable. Venti: "Safety? Who cares about safety? All I care about is breaking free from this accursed curse