[ streeeeeeeeeeeetching his arms out over his head. he's starting to think it's time for another long nap. ]

the captain is pink now? how cute!

it's quiet— much too quiet for his liking. he could fill the air with a tune, let his lyrics drift in the wind, and yet. . . he doesn't. the bard is silent, his harp on the ground as he lounges under the tree.

//sheesh I didn't realize just how big sumeru actually was

//hopefully after I finish this move I'll be active again

[ big yawn. he's a sleepy god. ]

//I want to do something. but what

he's got a bit of a crowd gathered, singing along to a senseless tune in exchange for more than a few coins thrown his way.

GENTLY? Venti has to jump to avoid getting wacked in the gut, a smile spreading when he saw who it was. He does a quick bow, gather coins and his hat before dashing after Aether. "Fancy meeting you here."

"Off on another grand adventure, I see!" He was all smiles, walking ahead of Aether so he could turn to face him. "I heard all about your adventures in Inazuma, and you're already onto the next place! You move fast."

"Ah, I'm sure that was interesting. But I have no doubt you solved the issue and got everything taken care of." And probably took care of a few other people's issues at that. "What do you think of Sumeru so far?"

good gods, he needs a drink.

//stares at tighnari stares at tighnari stares at tighnari stares at tighnari stares at ti

soft and sweet, his voice lingers in the wind. his song is sad, a tragedy of long ago told with the strumming of his lyre.

i am simply void of any worthwhile and contributing actions