[yes... yes, venti had made new friends. or at least, diluc would hope so after all they went through together with dvalin and seeing the bard every night at his bar. diluc may not have admitted it back then, but now with mondstadt potentially gone, he can admit it without hesitation. if only it weren't too little too late.]

Ah- It has been quite a struggle, to be quite honest.

[he glances over at zhongli, the strange and curious ex-funeral parlor advisor. how does one even get a job like that, diluc wonders.]

The Zenith influence is persistent. I have to wonder if these thoughts are ones those of Zenith must live with everyday. They are so hopeless and desolate.