[ she didn't bring it up yet out of respect for Dia, but it's in the plans! ]
I'm sure they'll be delighted. Your baking is always wonderful. [ she steals a muffin to nibble on as she leads him to her room (he might get lost on the way if left to his own devices like the adorable thing he is). ]
Mm, all right. [ Settling down on the bed and leaving plenty of space for him to do the same. ]
I've found -- or been offered, more accurately -- a different idea for a wish for graduation. [ Instead of the wishing herself out of existence thing that everyone hated. ]
Venti asked me to go back to his home world with him. There are plenty of powerful beings there that could keep me controlled so I don't hurt people. Even though I'd still have my hibernation and amnesia cycle, I'd have someone there every time I woke up no matter how much time passes, someone who I know and love, who loves me. I couldn't have hoped for anything like that anywhere else.
[Wonderful. He's the last person to tell her she shouldn't wish herself gone, especially with what he knows about himself now - but she's the woman he loves and she wishes her a long and happy life.
He sits on the bed next to her and immediately pulls her into a hug.]
That's wonderful, Aliza. Truly the best possible news.
[ Happily hugged! ] I thought you'd like that. If this gives you one less worry, then I'm glad of that too. [ He has enough of those, more than enough. She'll still need to watch herself carefully while she's here -- Venti's offer can't spare her from emotional damage after all -- but it's. It's hope. She never thought she'd have that. ]
[ Of course it means that if Venti graduates tomorrow, she's leaving too. But she's pointedly not thinking about that. ]
For the life of me, I have no idea how to repay a gift like that.
I'll find my little ways somehow. I did tease that he finally found a foolproof way to get me to pet his hair and feed him grapes for the rest of time, sleeping excluded. [ Quite literally the rest of time ]
Honestly, I think we need each other. Venti has the other gods of his world and the mortal friends he makes, but they're off running their own nations and he spends so much time alone. I can at least be with him sometimes, help ease that pain.
...You know, a teammate asked me what my plans were for after graduation, and I had no idea. Perhaps I'll simply have to crash your party for a while, hm.
[ -- !!! ] Stop it, I'll die of happiness before any of this can happen!
[ Despite the delight that the idea brings -- and it does, immeasurable delight -- her smile softens and she reaches up to brush her fingertips against his face. ]
You know that I might not be myself. If it would be too hard on you...
You know me, I'm afraid of everything. But I trust you, so -- if asking Venti about this is something that you'd want to do for yourself, then I won't even try to argue.
[ Given the recent memory of his death, Doctor might not have much where he's from to return to. And Zhongli would be out there somewhere too, which has to be a draw. Imagining the two of them having tea on that mountain overlooking Liyue that Zhongli took her to is a wonderful thought. ]
I've seen a bit of that world, in games and dreams. It's beautiful.
Well if you're going to kiss me then I couldn't argue anyway. Next time consider leading with that.
[ Aliza hops off the bed and starts digging around under it. ] Now! Ready for the gift I made you? This is for once you get your wings back, since as I recall you couldn't lie down or recline with them.
[ She pulls out what is basically a wedge pillow which supports the spine and neck and head but with cutouts on either side for wings to rest unencumbered. It's well made, the outer cover is soft material with adorable bunnies on it so it's comfortable and adorable. ] I made the wing areas large enough to test it out with a wing potion, but I could make that more customized easily enough.
[ She turns the wedge so the slope is closer to horizontal ] This way is for laying closer to flat, and [ she flips it so the longer piece of the triangle is against the pillows and headboard, the angle is like a reclining chair ] this way is for sitting up but still having a way to rest. I tested a prototype with Causality and it worked quite well.
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day 483
here he is, with chocolate muffins.]
Oh, you took down the sign?
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This sign thing might need retconned but]Hm? -- Oh! Doodle was the one who wanted it there. But I'm not going to shoo your offering away no matter what!
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Oh, good. I made plenty for your whole unit, so I couldn't possibly eat them all myself anyway.
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I'm sure they'll be delighted. Your baking is always wonderful. [ she steals a muffin to nibble on as she leads him to her room (he might get lost on the way if left to his own devices like the adorable thing he is). ]
You want the gift first, or the news?
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The news, please.
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I've found -- or been offered, more accurately -- a different idea for a wish for graduation. [ Instead of the wishing herself out of existence thing that everyone hated. ]
Venti asked me to go back to his home world with him. There are plenty of powerful beings there that could keep me controlled so I don't hurt people. Even though I'd still have my hibernation and amnesia cycle, I'd have someone there every time I woke up no matter how much time passes, someone who I know and love, who loves me. I couldn't have hoped for anything like that anywhere else.
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[Wonderful. He's the last person to tell her she shouldn't wish herself gone, especially with what he knows about himself now - but she's the woman he loves and she wishes her a long and happy life.
He sits on the bed next to her and immediately pulls her into a hug.]
That's wonderful, Aliza. Truly the best possible news.
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[ Of course it means that if Venti graduates tomorrow, she's leaving too. But she's pointedly not thinking about that. ]
For the life of me, I have no idea how to repay a gift like that.
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[That's what he would want, if he were able to offer anything similar.]
...But cuddles are probably a good second.
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Honestly, I think we need each other. Venti has the other gods of his world and the mortal friends he makes, but they're off running their own nations and he spends so much time alone. I can at least be with him sometimes, help ease that pain.
-- but I think I'm still stuck doing the grapes.
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[Lightly teasing.]
...You know, a teammate asked me what my plans were for after graduation, and I had no idea. Perhaps I'll simply have to crash your party for a while, hm.
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[ Despite the delight that the idea brings -- and it does, immeasurable delight -- her smile softens and she reaches up to brush her fingertips against his face. ]
You know that I might not be myself. If it would be too hard on you...
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...And, the world is large. You need not worry about trapping me, if that is your fear.
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[ Given the recent memory of his death, Doctor might not have much where he's from to return to. And Zhongli would be out there somewhere too, which has to be a draw. Imagining the two of them having tea on that mountain overlooking Liyue that Zhongli took her to is a wonderful thought. ]
I've seen a bit of that world, in games and dreams. It's beautiful.
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[ Aliza hops off the bed and starts digging around under it. ] Now! Ready for the gift I made you? This is for once you get your wings back, since as I recall you couldn't lie down or recline with them.
[ She pulls out what is basically a wedge pillow which supports the spine and neck and head but with cutouts on either side for wings to rest unencumbered. It's well made, the outer cover is soft material with adorable bunnies on it so it's comfortable and adorable. ] I made the wing areas large enough to test it out with a wing potion, but I could make that more customized easily enough.
[ She turns the wedge so the slope is closer to horizontal ] This way is for laying closer to flat, and [ she flips it so the longer piece of the triangle is against the pillows and headboard, the angle is like a reclining chair ] this way is for sitting up but still having a way to rest. I tested a prototype with Causality and it worked quite well.
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This is - perfect, Aliza. I don't know when I'll have the intended use for it, but - thank you so much.
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In the meantime it's comfortable enough even without the wings, and I chose the fabric so both you and the rabbits will like it.
[ She hugs up against his side ] I'm glad you like it.
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If you happen to have any wing potions available, I could test it properly now.
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[ However, she'd be entirely lying if she said Doctor with his wings, on his back, isn't appealing for more reasons than his sleeping comfort. ]
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[ Out from under her bed comes a corked vial of wing potion, which she offers to him. ]
One of these had the horns as well, but I can't remember which since they're not labeled. I guess it'll be a surprise.
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Ah, lucky.
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[ She drapes her arms around him one hand scritching around his horns like she did during the last Bingo game, eyes already glowing red-gold. ]
Kiss me, and we'll see about luckier.
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