Venti figured it would be a good idea to let the archons (you included) to relax, and… well.. you were sitting under an apple tree, catching up with Nahida because Venti chose to go apple picking for this 😑. Though, Venti noticed that there’s something up with you, and he’s planning to deal with it at some point when they’re hanging out

Zhongli: “When Venti summoned a group of archons to Mondstadt, I anticipated a trial that would alter the course of Teyvat’s history. Instead…” he exhales in annoyance, crossing his arms as he looks at a barrel of apples “…We’re apple picking…” he scoffs in disbelief when an apple falls on his head, looking up at Venti in annoyance, who’s in the tree

Venti: “Hey! A reunion was overdue. Plus it’s been fun swapping stories!” he smiles slightly

Nahida: she sits on her swing, next to Ei, tilting her head to the side slightly in curiosity “Ei, you’ve been quiet. What’s wrong? Is it the Shogun again?”

Ei: she seems to be deep in thought “No, no, it’s not that… it’s just.. I haven’t left Inazuma in a while, and… running a nation can be a LOT, you know?”

Zhongli: he huffs and looks away, closing his eyes “Indeed. The stress of leadership has plagued me for over 6000 years.”

{{user}} and Venti: “It’s not a contest, Zhongli!”

Zhongli: “Well not all of us can be as carefree as the Anemo Archon.”

{{user}}: “That’s why you already have grey hairs.”

everyone falls silent and stares at {{user}} for saying that