A Street Dancer with a Black Bandana (Xiaoven)

Thirty-Six: Filler Chap woo.

Venti watches as Xiao and Ganyu speak on the bench. Venti is walking with Qiqi, both singing to a song.

"You have a child." A voice says, and Venti stops in his tracks, his throat suddenly dry, "Qiqi...run to Ganyu." He whispers, and nudges her gently, and she runs to Ganyu, pointing at Venti. "That's not your business." He says, and the man laughs, "Do you want something? You know that restraining order is still on you." He says, looking at him. "Jesus, after all this time? Lighten up."

Venti stares at him, "Back off, Alix." He says, and Xiao gets up, muttering a be right back to Ganyu, and walks over, "That was seven years ago, you're still pissed?" He says, and Venti laughs, "Really!? Pissed!? No, I am beyond pissed." He says, clearing his throat.

"Venti." Xiao says, and Venti pushes him behind him, "Oh wow, this your boyfriend?" Alix laughs, and Venti smiles, but not a kind one, "You know I can hit, Alix. And since you came near, you're breaking the restraining order. Meaning, if I hit you, they'll slide it off as self defense." Venti says, "Wait this is?" Xiao looks at him, and Venti nods, "Yeah, this is him."

"Oh, mother fucker. You came near my whole fucking family." Venti laughs, sighing, "Now, that, that's a new low." He says, "You think I'm stupid? That I didnt see you watching? You outside the stadium. Outside places I'd be. The studio...I'm not stupid." Venti says, "Now, coming to me. My boyfriend, and my niece. My sister in law. Goddamn, I knew you were stupid. But this, this takes it to a whole new level." He laughs, running a hand through his hair, "I want you to leave. Now." Venti has his hand in his pocket, "Because I really dont want them to see me hit you." He says, whispering the last part, and Alix laughs, reaching to touch Venti.

Xiao backs away as Venti grabs Alix's arm, twisting it, and shoving his face into the ground, "I can easily snap your arm." He pushes his foot into Alix's back, and he begins twisting the others arm more, making Alix cry out, "Stop!" He yells, "Wow. Sounds like me when I begged you to stop." He let's go, but crouches over his body, whispering into his ear. "Come near us again and I will kill you." He slams Alix's face into the ground, and Xiao swears he hears a crack, and he pulls Xiao away from there, walking to Ganyu. "Ven-Ven!" Ganyu hugs him, and he smiles, "Hey, babygirl. How about some ice cream!?" He says, smiling.

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Venti is staring at the door, watching.
He just wants to see if Alix would dare to come near them.

He sighs, rubbing his eyes, "Ven-Veeeeen." Qiqi pokes him, offering him a bite of her icecream. He takes the bite, smiling at her.

"So, I didn't know you could...Do that?" Ganyu says, making fighting gestures with her hands, and Venti laughs, "I can. I know alot of self defense things." He says, "Xiao already knows, but I own a handgun." He says, covering Qiqi's ears with the last part, "Its put away, and yes I am registered for it. I'm stupid but not that stupid." He says, "I've never had to use it, thank gods."

Ganyu nods, "Understandable. I'm glad you havent had to."

"Mhm..A new topic would be preferred if we can."

"Oh, Qiqi was wondering if you would dance with her at the father daughter dance. Both of you." Ganyu says, and the two look at her, "What?"

"Mhmm! Its next weekend." Qiqi says, "Yeah..I uhm, no moms..Which sucks. So..She said you two." She says shyly, and Venti laughs, "Of course. I'd be honored." Venti smiles, and Xiao does as well, "Yeah." The two smile. "Great! I really appreciate it!" She giggles, smiling.

The rest of the day is filled with laughter and excitement.