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I've been told that I'm full of surprises.

Goodness, Mondstadt sure sounds like a lively city!

It might take me a while to remember any other ones... But those, I heard from bards while adventuring. Of course all the credit goes to them, I could never write ones as clever as those on my own!

You're an absolute delight, Oriphi! Ehe!

Limericks are fun ways to retell little jokes, I do like writing my own. Or reciting my favourites.

To compose a sonata today,
Don’t proceed in the old-fashioned way:
With your toes on the keys,
Bang the floor with your knees:
“Oh how modern!” the critics will say.

That’s a wonderful one. I like it a lot!

I can even picture you playing a piano with your toes, just like that! Should I convince Diluc to add a piano to the bar so you can give us a performance?

Ehe, I've tried to before on a few lazy nights! I could try again! I can, in fact, play the piano backwards with my hands behind my back too!

I think you should absolutely convince Diluc to add a piano to the bar just for that!

[ Oh, if only she could roll an Insight check on a written message... ]

Can you really? Now I absolutely must get Diluc to add a piano, because I've got to see this!

Could you teach me how to play, sometime?

Oh? If you'd like to learn how to play the piano I'd be more than happy to teach! I actually teach music lessons at Phantom's music studio, have you heard of it?

Oh, you do?

[ Does Venti have... a job? ]

I think I'd heard of the place, but I haven't visited. But I've always wanted to learn, so perhaps I should pay you a visit there one of these days?

By the way, you must have my seen my lyre around our house too, haven't you? I would love to practice with you sometime with that, as well!

[It's not work if you're doing something you love something something!!]

Yes, I'd be delighted to see you there!

And I have spied it, yes. It seems we'll have several musical sessions together then, ehe!

It will be so much fun! Maybe you can teach me how to write my own limericks sometime, too!

[ But not the spicy kind, okay?! ]

[Why not the spicy kind?! Her delivery was perfect?!]

It would be an honor! You could write one specifically for Diluc!

[ But that was because someone else wrote it! She couldn't possibly write a spicy one....... unless— ]

Oh! Do you think he would appreciate something like that?

I think it might get quite the amusing reaction or expression out of him, don't you think?

Okay, hold on! I want to try writing one right now.

[ She is unresponsive for several minutes, until she follows up with another message: ]

There was a redheaded man next to me
Who could not find a suitable spot of tea
And so I offered him a cup
To help him cheer up
And now we are as happy as can be

[ Please enjoy this totally spicy limerick written about Diluc!! ]

[Honey... Sweetheart. That's not spicy at all? Where's the spicy?]

Well, it is very cute! But I was hoping it would at least mention Diluc's appearance at least once? Or perhaps even his inner fire?

[He's going to start making the innuendos even worse if she doesn't pick up the assignment.]

But I mentioned his red hair! That's something about his appearance isn't it?

[ Sweet, sweet Oriphi... ]

Let's see... his inner fire, like how passionate he is about protecting Mondstadt, right?

Oh, pardon me. I meant more along the lines of his physical attributes. Perhaps his chest? Or maybe his legs?

All that which he uses to protect Mondstadt, I suppose!

[Ehehehehe.]

Ooh, I see, so you're really looking for a limerick about Diluc like that first one I sent. Of course!

[ an eternity later, she sends this: ]

Diluc of Dawn Winery has no shortage of coins
Yet when I go shopping, he never joins
He would rather not roam
And wants to stay home
To show me the fire of his loins

How's that?

[ Sure, her face is burning up while writing this, and it took her a whole afternoon to find the right words, but maybe now that she has indulged Venti with this, he'll spare her from any further comment about fiery loins and whatnot. (He won't.) ]

[Oh. It's so beautiful. There is a tear in his eye? Venti has never felt more accomplished in his entire life than seeing her write out something so perfect in regards to someone so dear.]

It seems you have a special talent, my dear Oriphi! I might have to say I have nothing else I could teach you when it comes to poetry! This is an amazing peice!

[Meanwhile, he's laughing his ass off.]

Please do send it to Master Diluc, I'm sure as someone who holds both you and Mondstadt so close to his heart that he'll find the joy in a limerick just like this.

Or at least, I hope he finds the ability to chuckle. Ehe!

Do you really think so?

[ Oh, wow. Maybe spending all that time with her bard friend from home had some kind of effect on her! ]

I thought he might get embarrassed by it actually... But you've known him for a long time, so I trust your judgment!

[Meanwhile, Venti is sitting there with a knowing smile on his face. Oh yes, Diluc will be very embarrassed. He's counting on it.]

Please do! Don't worry for a moment, dear Oriphi! I'm sure he will find it in himself to appreciate your writing!

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