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Please listen to the song above when the ♦️ symbol shows up in the book!


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Dear Tartaglia,

I should've told you then.

I should've let you know.

I should've given you the peace of mind.



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Aquatic Desiccant.

The potion made from a single drop of Osial's blood.

The potion strong enough to kill gods.

The potion that ended up in the hands of the Fatui.



♦️


Tartaglia's limp body crumbled down to the floor.


"What's happening to me..?"


Zhongli embraced him.

He buried his face in his shoulder.

A final hug.

It wasn't supposed to be this way.

They were meant to be together forever.



"Tartaglia."

Zhongli caressed his cold cheek.


"Zhongli, I can't move."


Those Azure eyes.

That gazed at Zhongli with love,

contempt, 

glee,

passion,

were now filled

with a heartbreaking

pleading

sensation.


"Zhongli, make a contract with me." 

Tartaglia's voice was laced with pleading and desperation.

"Promise that you'll save me. Promise!!"


Zhongli remained quiet.

Tears streamed out.


In the silent, moonlit night.


Tartaglia raised his hand, pain overtaking his weak body.

He caressed Zhongli's tear stained cheek.


"I want to go shopping with you."

"I want to eat out with you."

"I want to watch movies with you."

"I want to do everything a normal couple would do."

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