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Not really. I usually take a walk until I get tired to the point I can fall asleep instantly. I try not to think of those nightmares.

I sometimes get some tea, too.

Are you suffering from nightmares, Venti?

[concierto]

Hm, I usually enjoy moonlight night walks... And while I'm not a fan of tea I wonder if there's any sort of tea that would suit the situation.

Usually, I like a nice bottle of wine by my side to help me sleep.

But yes... It seems that isn't working so well lately!

[startraveler]

I see.

Perhaps I can offer you my companionship then.

We could go for a walk together and see if this helps you.

[concierto]

Oh? I wouldn't want to keep you up if you were on your way to slumber yourself, my dear Aether!

[startraveler]

Don't worry about it. Helping out is what friends do.

Where can I find you?

[concierto]

You're very sweet.

How about for tonight? You write down your favourite kind of dream instead?

[startraveler]

My favourite kind of dream? That's a difficult one.

But there is something. Sometimes I have a dream of myself and my sister as children. It's in a place that I don't recognize and someone is watching over us. The person is always very kind and everything feels nostalgic and warm, like a long lost memory.

[It feels like "home".]

[concierto]

That sounds like a very peaceful dream. It almost sounds as if it is a long lost memory that you're heart is reliving.

I'm sure you and your sister were very cute children too! Ehe!

[startraveler]

Who knows, maybe we were troublemakers, actually? Sadly, I don't remember too much from that time.

But what about you? Are your favourite dreams one of wine and song?

[concierto]

Ehe! There's no doubt in my mind that you were a troublemaker when you were small, Aether! Even then, always on a journey!

As for me? While I do love a dream of wine and songs... I think I would say my favourite dreams are ones of a happy Mondstadt.

[startraveler]

Perhaps you're right. My journey never ends.

And that sounds very much like you. Mondstadt is your land, after all.

I hope all your dreams will be of happy Mondstadt.

[concierto]

I look forward to the day that I can write songs about every single journey you've been on! The collection will be my magnum opus.

Ehe, even if Mondstadt is far away its those dreams that make it seem closer these days.

[startraveler]

I hope I can hear your songs... and correct them, if you're going overboard!

I miss Mondstadt, too, but I admit this place also grew close to my heart, even if it's so strange sometimes.

[concierto]

Me? Have I ever been wrong with my storytelling and lyrics?

[Don't answer that, it's rhetorical!]

You've always been the type to find pieces of your heart along the way, dear Aether! I'm not surprised that you've found that here as well.

[startraveler]

I feel that you don't want me to answer that questions.

And... maybe you're right.

[And maybe it's because in here he has someone who he always wants to return to.]

[concierto]

[Venti doesn't need to read between the lines to know this is about Childe.]

There is nothing wrong with following your heart's journey, Aether.

[startraveler]

I'll keep that in mind.

Venti, do you feel better now? Do you think you'll be able to get some rest?

[concierto]

[He hums.]

I think I'll be able to make do. Thank you for talking with me a while.

[startraveler]

Anytime you wish to talk, I'll be here for you.

🎀

[concierto]

Goodnight, Aether. And pleasant dreams to you always.