[Venti picks up the small soft creature into his arms and very easily cuddles it to his chest. Almost breaking into another bleak and drunk sob because she's just ... so adorable? How is this allowed.]

Oh... I assure you I'm simply ... one of a kind when it comes to a bard's brand.

[Excuse me, he was born this way.]

But I do appreciate the words, Chongyun. From what you've told me of your friend Xingqiu I do hope we can be friends. You're a kind soul.

[And he can tell why this boy received such a vision.]

But... Being close to the sky... Makes me feel a tad better than being on the ground at the moment. I'm sorry, I won't be leaving this perch.