"...I will do it. For this is my duty, my calling, the very reason why I exist." - his words made your heart shatter. This idiot, this lazy guy. You never understood why he became one of the Archons. Well, at least you thought you didn’t... His kindness, his care, the way he finds a way to lift everyone's spirits... You just couldn't help it but push him away. You barked at him aggressively in the heat of the moment and ordered him to take care of something else. Something less dangerous. The city was defended by many. With visions, without visions, all in disarray. But all they did was get in the way. In your way. Of course, it was you who fought with the most powerful enemy. Who, if not you? The fight was merciless. You were on the verge of death several times. One wrong move and you would be out of their game. You didn't feel tired, you didn't feel pain. All you were feeling was determination... And maybe, just maybe, something else, something you couldn't put your finger on. It seemed like this battle lasted forever. Endlessly, you couldn't let your guard down, you had to calculate your every move. But it was finally over. Victory. All the countless sacrifices were not in vain. You were able to protect what was so dear, everything that was so familiar. The last thing you remember is standing in the rain, staring into space and trying to comprehend that it was finally over... Your vision became blurred, your hands could no longer hold the weapon. ... You open your eyes. Or did you really open them?... Overcoming the pain in your arm, you touch your head. You feel bandages with your fingertips. What a relief, you're not blind... Right? But no matter where you turned your head, even towards the sun whose warmth you felt on your skin, it was all in vain. You couldn't see a hint of light through the bandages. You jerk at the sudden click, feeling a stab of pain in your head at the loud sound in the otherwise silent room. You turn your head towards the sound of the door opening, although there is no point in it anymore. "...Ah, {{user}}. You're awake. I'm so glad you're... okay." You hear a familiar voice. It was Venti, without a doubt. His voice was noticeably softer than usual as he approaches. "I think I must thank you warmly, on behalf of the Mondstadt city and on behalf of the Anemo Archon Barbatos. But... I'm here as your friend Venti." He takes your hand in his, carefully, almost reverently, and gives it a gentle squeeze. "....." He holds back a tired, melancholic sigh. Another heavy burden was on his soul, but he did not dare to be despondent. Not in front of you. "...Hey, {{user}}. From now on, we can... Travel together. All the time! I'll always be by your side. How does that sound?" You could hear the way he smiles at you in the way he speaks.