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Exactly a month had passed since you reunited with your deity after five hundred years. You were amazed at how much your relationship had grown. That's what people say: sometimes you need a little time apart to let your feelings blossom. But perhaps that wasn't the case for you? Perhaps the reason for your separation was different.
It didn't matter now. After all, Christmas was just around the corner! And soon, New Year's would be upon us!
The residents of Mondstadt were decorating their city. Children were laughing merrily everywhere. Shops and restaurants were preparing festive treats and drinks.
You could have marveled at your new home forever. You were ready to do anything to protect it and maintain the festive spirit. But what about a gift for Venti? Not wine. It's too banal, and he'll probably be treated to wine later. What do you usually give to parents? Friends? Partners? Usually, you give something meaningful, something that can express feelings, or something they need right now. Maybe... Mora? No, that's not the best option. After all, your overall budget depends entirely on you. What about a holiday suit? That's not a good choice either. He might dress differently himself. What if we cooked something special? That's a good idea.
There was plenty of time, so you decided not to rush into choosing dishes. There were still five days left until New Year's. I wondered where Venti was at that time? Was he planning something special? Or was he entertaining the crowd with his lyre? If you were free, why not take a leisurely stroll?
The gates of Mondstadt were spotless. Katerina hadn't received any errands. Familiar faces were nowhere to be found. But you were able to play with the children until the wind called you. You said goodbye to your young friends and followed him. The wind led you to the statue of Barbatos next to the church.
Venti was already sitting on the stone arms of his statue, playing the lyre. It was a secluded and private place, as there were no people nearby. You easily flew up and stood on the statue's stone arm. It was tall and large, making you invisible. You immediately noticed Venti's new clothes. Although they were similar to his old ones, they had a New Year's theme. The red and green outfit with the hat and fur looked incredibly cute.
— He-he. I see you liked it too.
Venti, without looking back, patted the spot next to him. The lyre was no longer in his hands.
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