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[pureyang]

He sleeps under the stars..? But don't we all have a treehouse dwelling we are given..?

[That is peculiar. Chongyun frowns, bringing a hand up to his chin. Did Venti just... not like sleeping in his room? Was he homeless?]

Well... he is a strange one. I do not know many people from Mondstadt, but he is certainly eccentric.

[At that question, Chongyun pauses, before shaking his head.]

Ah, no... I'm afraid not. My friend is still back home in Liyue.

[And now that he mentions it, it's definitely been a while since he's seen Xingqiu... this is probably the longest he's gone without seeing his friend, even including the times he's gone on exorcism excursions.]

...were you? Able to share your poem, that is?

[judicialassistant]

[ She remembers specifically choosing a treehouse with her father, but maybe it's different for everyone? She kind of shrugs helplessly to agree that Venti should stop being weird, but he did promise to show her how bards are able to protect themselves, so there's that.

Susato tenses at the question. Unlike Chongyun's, Susato's would-be recipient is very much here. ]

Oh, no, not yet. But, um, I plan to... I think. [ Maybe. ]

[pureyang]

Oh? Is your intended recipient also not here?

[Chongyun tilts his head a little bit. He might not be noticing the way Susato tenses, or notice any nervousness around the topic. He is a little oblivious to those kinds of things, unfortunately.]

[judicialassistant]

[ It's good that he's oblivious! She shakes her head, seeming almost relieved that he misunderstands. She will only all too happily clarify. ]

He's here. He... He has been here longer than me. I am just... [ There's a notable pause here. Some animated hand gestures as Susato tries to force an answer to come out, but in the end, it's just: ] waiting.

[pureyang]

Waiting?

[Chongyun blinks, quite clearly confused.]

Is he perhaps too busy to receive it?

[judicialassistant]

[ Susato shrugs, innocently. Sure, let's go with that! But fine, she'll clarify further. ]

He keeps himself busy. But it is more that... I am waiting for the right time.

When it is, I feel like I will know.

[pureyang]

Ah... I see. You are waiting for an auspicious moment, then?

[Chongyun nods, considering.]

If you would like, I do know my clan keeps track of auspicious dates. Things such as moon signs and constellations to bring forth good fortune or avoid calamity. If you are looking for an appropriate time, perhaps I could research something for you?

[That's... probably not 'the right time' that Susato means, but. He's trying.]

[judicialassistant]

[ She stares at him, mouth hung open for a moment, but her expression seems to melt. He really is too sweet. ]

Oh, Chongyun. Please don't worry about me at all. I promise your clan's research is interesting on its own merit, and I should love to see it.

Until then, please try to enjoy the festivities.

[pureyang]

[He feels like he might have missed something, but she seems insistent... so he nods to her.]

Very well. I will do my best. I hope you're able to enjoy the festival as well.

And I hope you're able to find a good time to read your poem to your intended.