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[childeishly]

Who: Wild City & Guests
Where: Wild City
When: Day 503/4

[ so the game hadn't been that bad, right..? ]

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[leaveofabsence]

And have you ever beaten Venti?

[ Considering he's almost in a league all of his own ]

[sangreine]

Of course not. I prefer that he keeps enjoying my company.

[ Could she if she tried? Possibly. Her metabolism is bonkers. But what would it gain her? One (1) pissy Venti and possibly a case of alcohol poisoning. ]

[leaveofabsence]

Based on the knowledge provided, then it seems you and Caeli will be equal matches for each other. While capable of imbibing more than the average person, he did get quite drunk when he was performing a Live involving archery. So there are known upper limits to his potential as there seem to be upper limits to yours.

I look forward to seeing such a spirited competition.

[sangreine]

[ That's so analytical that she can't help but giggle ]

I have no idea what my upper limit is when I'm anemic, so I guess we'll see. If nothing else it'll be entertaining.

[leaveofabsence]

If you do start to feel faint, do not push yourself. Perhaps we can do something to help with the anemia before continuing the challenge.

[sangreine]

That's a kind thought, but I can't stomach blood right now. It would be a waste and a mess.

I won't let myself get into any danger, rest assured. That would only cause everyone stress and I've done enough of that this week.

[leaveofabsence]

Pardon my asking since I feel rather uneducated on the nuances of the subject - but are there only certain times where you feel up to ingesting blood?

[sangreine]

I always have mixed feelings about it. As an instinct and a feeding method and a form of intimacy, I crave it. Because it injures and deprives others, I shy away from it.

So it's my emotional state more than anything. After having hurt so many people, I don't want to do more of it. Even if they don't see it that way.

It won't last forever.

[leaveofabsence]

Understandable logic.

You will not mind then if I fuss a little to make sure you drink water and eat occasionally as you drink to your heart's content?

[sangreine]

[ amused ]

You and Doctor really are too much alike. You can be his backup fusser if you insist, but I have a feeling you'll have your hands full for most of the night.

[leaveofabsence]

I do believe I am being challenged to fuss over three people simultaneously while imbibing more alcohol than I would prefer after an unfortunate game. And I do believe this is a challenge I will accept.

[sangreine]

As you like. But do bear in mind that I've been fussed over nonstop for a week already. There wasn't much else do to while I was strung up.

[leaveofabsence]

Should my fussing be more attuned to encouraging a little reckless behavior then? That too, can be self care.

[sangreine]

That sounds much better. As long as it's not bad enough to make anyone worry.

[leaveofabsence]

I think we have just the right mix of people to keep everyone else lively and in-line.

[sangreine]

Doctor could use all the help he can get keeping me in line, I'm sure. It's a full time job and then some. [ Doctor finds it a challenge to tell her no about most things, and she knows it, and she isn't above exploiting it now and then. ]

[leaveofabsence]

I'm sure he enjoys every moment of it.

Come.

[ Offers a plate of a very salty snack - lotus crisps, to be exact - in her direction. ]

Please try one. It's a very common tavern food found in Liyue. And we should all eat something before the drinking games begin.

[sangreine]

[ She only barely manages not to cover her mouth and look supremely queasy. It's nothing to do with the dish, she just has a weak stomach after this week of hell living up to its name. ]

I think I might need a little of the drinking to settle my stomach first. [ Which wouldn't make a lick of sense unless her lack of appetite was fully due to an overabundance of bad feelings. ] They look good, though.

1/2

[leaveofabsence]

[ Upon seeing that face ]

Ah...

[leaveofabsence]

Then shall we move straight to the drinks.

I've brought a bottle of wine so that I may keep at least somewhat pace with you and Caeli.

[sangreine]

[ RELIEF ]

Sounds good, then. I'm sure I'll really like them once I get my nerves under control.

[leaveofabsence]

[ Pours her a full glass of fire water (are you supposed to take that in shots, it seems like she would prefer a glass) and a glass of wine for himself. ]

No need to push yourself on my account.

I am just appreciative of being invited here to join you.

[sangreine]

You are aware that Caeli would much rather have you here than either me or Doctor.

[leaveofabsence]

While I do not doubt that Caeli wishes for my presence here, he also finds great joy in introducing me to the people important in his life. And I am grateful that he shares himself with me in such a way.

I also cannot keep up with his energy and distraction making after such a game - so I would be ever appreciative if you tire him out for me before I put him to bed.

[sangreine]

Wasting energy is one thing I'm confident I can do well. It'll be easy enough with the game we have going on.

-- But I'm fairly sure he doesn't want to use all his energy before Doctor and I leave. [ Tipsy enough to be honest ]