what does freedom really mean, when demanded of you by a god?

his idol era

the plan to scoop up some sweet sweet mora that was offered to morax didn't work, and it resulted in a restraining order.

venti supposed this is what zhongli meant by, 'i will have order'

at least he got a free meal. at the expense of having a restraining order under his name. oopsy. he's just so silly like that... he didn't need to go to liyue anyway! that's a lie. there's good alcohol over there and he's missing out on all of it. he's in emotional turmoil.

where do you go when your life is shit? usually, venti would go to angel's share, but he had no money, so the next best thing was that big tree in that big field. there was no alcohol there, but at least he could drink from the stream. who was he kidding?? he'd never get on his knees.... maybe for some things–... wait. an idea?

i know what you're thinking you cheeky little bastard. you naughty little fool. what did you think i was gonna say???? shaking my smh.

nonono!!
venti will get on his knees for nothing but the aespa black mamba choreography, of course. fine.

maybe he'll resort to the humiliation of doing rigorous dance routines on the street, but anything for mora. ANYTHING to get his hands on more alcohol.

welp, time to get training. he can sing, he lacks a little in the dance department though...

it got dark quickly but the small glow of the anemo crystalflies kept the area lit. it felt like they were his audience. which eased his nerves a little, but he was fully aware he looked absolutely ridiculous if anyone was to pass by. not like anyone goes down here at night anyway.

soft footsteps

nevermind.... well, they can be his first fan? right??

the familiar face of kaeya approached him.

"what are you doing buddy??" kaeya seemed amused.

blushing a bit, venti fiddled with his hands. "ummm uhh what are you doing down here... kaeya... my pal."

"you didn't come to drink with me and i was worried!" kaeya pouted. "and next thing i know i find you down here dancing."

"sooooo what do you think~~~~~?? am i good?.?" venti asked hesitantly

"you're awful. save that knee strength for.. something else." kaeya crossed his arms.

with a sigh, venti slumped against the tree. "maybe you're right, maybe that's the only option."

kaeya walked over and sat down next to him. "you know, maybe instead of chasing the hotties of mondstadt, you just become one?"

this was like a bolt of lightning that zapped up to venti's brain. "oh my god, kaeya, you're right."

"i always am, buddy." kaeya dismisses

"kaeya. you've got taste, right? can you help me become the ultimate head turning hot dream bae???! please!!????"

"we'll see, we'll see...."