THREW IN A LIL REFERENCE WITH ZHONGLI WINK WINK - Tumblr Posts

Interactions for my beloved retired archons<3

“Zhongli, do you mind taking a look at this pearl necklace I brought near the port? I’ve never seen anything quite like it, I’d like to know what you think.”

“Hey, Venti, you said you know every song from the past and future? If so, can you sing and Bibingka by Ben&Ben on your lyre?”

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"A pearl necklace you say, sure then. May I take a closer look...?" Gloved hand brushed against yours, allowing himself to carefully take the precious jewelry with utmost care.

"In this day and age, it's rare to see perfectly cultivated pearls. That's the case for Liyue at least..." Zhongli's smile was laced with a melancholic feel but he looked to you with genuine attention.

"The pearls used here may have well-been remnants of a long gone island southeast to Liyue. Inazuma may have... Watatsumi Island to flaunt, but traveler, would you believe me if I told you there was a place that rivaled its natural majesty?" He hoped the word 'was' didn't overwrite the honor he wished to convey. Zhongli can only sigh before leaning back into his seat.

"The pearl of the orient seas... Its truly a shame how it couldn't withstand the test of time, and yet... I'm certain that its legacy lives on through treasures like these" He caressed each pearl before returning it to you. "If you'd like to know more, I'd be happy to tell their tale sometime."

"As a bard, I'm more than honored to receive a song request!" His lyre apparated within the comforts of his hands the moment it swayed into position.

"Hehe I'm pretty sure I could use some acoustic assistance though~ maybe Master Diluc has a guitar to spare? It'd sound better the more the merrier!" Venti simply shot you a close eyed grin, swerving from your comment about him knowing songs of the past, present and future.

A bard is only a bard after all.

"Traveler I think you'd have to forgive me in advance though, I don't fully understand the lyrics but I can project the melody just fine! Care to sing it with me on that note~?" Fits of laughter echoed before his fingers brushed over the strings.

"While waiting for that guitar we should run over some parts, what was it again? Nag see owit ang manga—"

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