It was now a few minutes later,
And Venti still couldn't believe what just happened...
*Did Vennessa really, like that, at him...?
...
And then she just feel asleep,
Right on top of his legs...
*Did punching them tire her out so much...?
Or was it because of...?
"VENTI, YOU STUPID MORON!
FIRST YOU ARE ALL LIKE: "I got depressed because of what happened with my friend, with him dying for the second time and leaving me to grieve, but it's my own fault for being emotional, right…? Of course it is, even when people keep saying it isn't!" AND NOW THIS! STOP BLAMING YOURSELF FOR EVERYTHING, YOU IDIOT! WHY CAN'T YOU F*CKING UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO BOTTLE UP YOU EMOTIONS, YOU DUMBASS! YOU NEED TO GRIEVE, JUST GRIEVE! POUR ALL YOUR EMOTIONS OUT! KICK THAT STUPID GRANDMASTER IN THE BALLS FOR ALL I CARE! JUST STOP ACTING LIKE THE WORLD HAS ENDED JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE F*CKING EMOTIONS, YOU...!"
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...
Uh, that, her words,
He wasn't sure how to react to these words...
*She was actually yelling at him and swearing and what she said and...!
-Vennessa is still in her "human spirit" form, so I will look after her. -Dvalin soon said, as he tried to take the sleeping toddler into his arms, without much success due to his similar condition. -...I, uh...It looks like I can't do it...She feels so heavy...Why does she feel heavy...? -He admitted in growing confusion, having trouble even moving the sleeping toddler into his arms, unknowingly looking as if he was about to cry. -...I can barely move her and feel like I am going to fall...! I am supposed to be a fully grown dragon, so why am I suddenly so weak and can't even move a human (spirit) toddler...?! Even mistakenly turning myself small at that time wasn't so bad, so why do I...?!
He started asking in even more confusion and also some panic now, his words soon getting too quiet for almost anyone to hear...
*Venti, as everyone soon worryingly realized, was now too deep in his own thoughts to notice anything...
...
-Don't worry, mister Dvalin! Klee is going to take care of you, since I am now a grown-up! -The Pyromaniac was the first to say, as she, before anyone could as much as blink, crouched down by the two toddlers and scooped them into her arms. -Hehe, since mister Dvalin is solid and holding onto miss Vennessa, Klee was able to hold you both up!
She soon happily added, twirling with them both in her arms,
As she now imagined herself as a mom, looking after her two kids...
*Just like her own mom, Klee promised to let them have as much fun as they...!
-Klee, wait! Let me help you out! -Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a familiar voice from nearby, which made her pause in her spinning, as she soon noticed Amber looking between her and the toddlers in some worry. -I know that you are now a "grown-up", Klee, but being an adult is not as easy as you imagine it to be.
-She's right, Klee. You might be an adult in body, but not in mind. There's still so much that you don't know~ -Lisa soon added in some intrigue, just as Klee started pouting, before the Librarian walked up to and patted the Pyromaniac on the head. -If you don't mind me helping you out as well, I will also be sure to teach you some "adult secrets", that you would surely...~
-Librarian Lisa, there would be no teaching of "adult secrets", unless you want to do the Grandmaster's paperwork when we are back. I am certain he would be overjoyed to give it all to you. -Frederica interrupted her, as she was now holding both Barbara and Jean in her arms, her stern expression seemingly not scaring the babies at all. -Klee might be physically an adult right now, but not only is she not one emotionally, as you previously stated, but this should be over in a few days. -She explained even more strictly, almost glaring at the other now. -So, all you have to do is watch over the recently de-aged toddlers together with Outrider Amber and Spark Knight Klee, do you understand it, Librarian Lisa...?
-...Yes, Alder Knight Frederica, I understand. -Lisa soon answered, looking very serious now, the amusement from before nowhere to be found in her expression. -I will be sure to watch over them and refrain from explaining anything unnecessary...
She ended the words in some disappointment, reluctant to follow her promise,
As she now wondered how Klee was going to survive these few days without prior knowledge…
*Sure, she shouldn't teach her the more "mature" things, but teaching her the basics should be okay, right...?
...
-...Alright, as long as you understand. -Frederica soon said, trying to sound reassured, yet slightly failing upon realizing the other's intentions. And yet, keeping Klee completely in the dark surely wouldn't be good for her, so she would have to compromise. -...There are other issues to take care of now...-She couldn't help saying aloud, as she looked between everyone present, ending with her ex husband. -Seamus, we need to decide what to do now. This situation, you understand how problematic it is, don't you...?
-Yes, I do. Not only is our Archon still seems to be depressed(even if it is thankfully better now), but our own daughters and...-Seamus started, before suddenly sighing, as he soon proceeded to pat both Jean and Barbara on the head. -...I am not even certain how old they must be right now and considering the "Adventure" that we are currently on...Can we safely move and keep them in the boat...? Seeing the state they are in right now, I am afraid that something might go terribly wrong. -He couldn't help admitting, his expression soon turning increasingly worried. -...If we are to continue with this "vacation", I am not sure that...
"BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! BWAAAAH! BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
A loud crying was suddenly heard, completely interrupting his words,
As he, Frederica and everyone else soon turned to its source and...
-Barbara, what's wrong darling...? -The now worried mother couldn't help asking, as the baby was currently throwing a fit, crying almost non stop. -I know that this situation might be very uncomfortable and I am really sorry for that, but please, tell me what's wrong...Did I hold you too tight, are you hungry, thirsty or...?
"It's none of these, Alder Knight Frederica.", the Winds soon interrupted her increasingly worried words, sounding concerned themselves, especially when Barbara also started throwing punches and kicks, "From what we gathered, Deaconess Barbara want to be held by Barbatos...?", they admitted in some confusion, just as Seamus decided to take Jean into his own arms for now, "...Well, considering how she usually is, it is not that surprising. But currently Barbatos is a little...In his own world, so to speak."
"BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"
"...Nonetheless, it might be best to just do what she wants.", they soon amended, before there was a slight pause, "...If anything, Barbatos will surely be brought back due to her sheer adorableness."
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-...Venti, can you hold Barbara for a minute...? -Frederica decided to ask him, as she walked towards and held the no longer fussing baby right before his face. -...Your "Cute Deaconess" is even more adorable now, see...?
She added, knowing full well how he saw her daughter,
But whether this would actually work, she wasn't sure...
*But if it does, it would be "killing two birds with one stone", so to spea...
-She really is even more adorable now...! -Her thoughts were soon interrupted by a shocked voice, as Venti was now looking towards Barbara, who was making grabby hands towards him, with wide eyes. -...She is so adorable that I...-His eyes were brightly shining now, literally. -OF COURSE I WOULD HOLD HER! GIVE HER HERE!
And without waiting for a reply, he practically snatched Barbara from Frederica's arms,
Soon starting to cuddle the "OH SO ADORABLE!" baby, who also looked like she was having fun...
*Unknown to everyone present, Barbara's sudden fit had a very important purpose,
One which another person soon realized...
"BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"
Jean suddenly threw a fit too, the baby now heavily crying in Seamus' arms,
As both he and Frederica couldn't help wondering why their otherwise-behaved daughters were acting like this...
*Nevertheless, both of them decided to give Jean for Venti to hold, same as with Barbara,
And unsurprisingly, she soon stopped throwing a fit too...
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...
-...What just...Happened...? -Seamus couldn't help saying aloud, as he and Frederica were now looking at the scene before them in confusion. With their Archon and their daughters happily playing together. -...It looks as if the temper tantrums were actually deliberate...?
-...Seems as if Barbara wanted to reassure Venti, as much as she could in her current state. Seeing that throwing a fit worked, Jean decided to do the same. -Frederica soon added, looking and sounding quite proud. -...I didn't think that my daughters were so cunning, especially Barbara. -She soon admitted, before slightly chuckling. -Well, now that things seem to be better now, thanks to our daughters' fast thinking, I wonder how things are going on back in Mondstadt. Grandmaster Varka is surely having some problems right about now~
-VARKA! THERE PROBLEM WITH LUPICAL! GUARDIAN IS...! -Razor yelled out in panic, as he practically barged into the Grandmaster's office, soon quieting down as he noticed the gathering. -...Did I...Interrupt...? I worried and run here. Didn't think you were busy. Razor is very sorry. -He admitted in some confusion and shame, now looking between the gathered people, who for some weird reason didn't look surprised by his arrival. -...Is that...Human cub...? Somehow, seem familiar to Razor.
He couldn't help blurting out upon noticing a Light-green haired and Amber eyed baby held in Timaeus' arms,
Some of the other people gathered also holding suspiciously familiar looking babies of their own...
-Oh, hello there Razor. Andrius has also suddenly de-aged, I suppose...? -Varka tiredly said before heavily sighing, looking like he didn't sleep for a month or more. -...Not only was I left all alone with all this paperwork, but now even this...
The Grandmaster started to sadly mumble, his words soon getting too quiet for anyone to hear,
Though his growing suffering was completely ignored, as everyone decided to focus on the issue at hand...
...
Such as explaining to everyone gathered about what actually happened...
-It's alright, Razor, the Winds already informed us of your arrival. -Calvin reassured him, before turning to look towards the office's door, which looked to be slightly crooked now. -...It would have been appreciated if you went easier on the door, though. We are in no position to fix it right now. -He soon added, before motioning to the wolf boy to sit with them, which the other did by joining the "nannies" at one of the sofas. -Now then, since everyone is already gathered, it's high time to tell you of what actually happened to leave them in such a shocking condition. And before anyone of you asks, yes, there is already a highly probable theory about what is actually going on here. -He added upon motioning between the babies in the room, before his expression soon turned a little conflicted. -...The Winds made sure to relay information from Chief Alchemist Albedo, Alchemist Emilia, as well as a few other sources and the truth of the matter is...It's unintentionally Lord Barbatos' doing. -He anxiously admitted, deciding to start the explanation now, so as to not give people time to misunderstand. -...Now that you know what happened, I ask you to understand that this was not done with harmful intentions. Our Archon...
-No one is going to get mad at the bard for this, especially taking into account how out of character he was acting lately. Even I can't help feeling worried. -Diluc interrupted him, pretty much voicing what everyone was thinking now. -This situation is just confusing, honestly. But since he also turned into a toddler at one point, turning back a few days later, shouldn't this situation turn out similarly...? -He wondered aloud, looking extremely thoughtful now. -...Since this is affecting people from all over Teyvat, it would be best to write letters detailing the situation to all the leaders of the other six nations. -He soon turned to look towards Varka, a slightly amused smile appearing on his face. -...This is part of your job, isn't it, Grandmaster...?
He couldn't help amusingly saying, quite liking the shifting expression on the other's face,
As Varka was now, once again, looking like he was on the verge of tears...
Back in the apple Archipelago, Frederica was feeling really happy,
Though she wasn't entirely sure why she was feeling this way...
*But considering the wide smile now on the sleeping Vennessa's face,
Was it something to do with an annoyance, to the both of them, getting his just deserts...?
-So Grandmaster Varka is truly suffering right now...Serves him right for shamefully overworking my eldest daughter for so long~ -She couldn't help admitting in some intrigue, as well as almost hidden evil glee, as she soon turned to look towards said daughter. -...I am glad they seem to be enjoying themselves, but is it truly alright...?
She soon added, feeling conflicted at the scene she saw:
Their Archon constantly looking after and playing with her two daughters,
All the while having a "proud-dad" expression, he probably didn't even realize he was showing...
*Venti was Lord Barbatos, their Archon, so it would be shameful to think even for a moment that they might not be safe with him,
But the way he became so attached to her babies, unknowingly acting as if they were his own, made her feel really jealous...
...
He even liquified food with his powers to later feed it to them and waiting until they burp,
Only letting go of them and giving them to their ACTUAL parents when it was time to...!
KABOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
Her jealous and slightly annoyed thoughts were soon interrupted by a loud noise from nearby,
As the Alder Knight finally remembered where she currently was and what they were doing...
*Which in summary was to destroy the buoys, so they could continue their "Epic Adventure"...
...
And Spark Knight Klee was now manning the cannons, as Seamus was sailing the boat,
All because "Venti" was so taken by her two daughters' sheer adorableness, he was completely ignoring anything else...
*It was a good thing he was no longer blaming himself for everything and her daughters seemed to be having so much fun...
...
But why couldn't he let her, their own mother,
Cuddle with her adorable daughters as well...?
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...
He was monopolizing her time with her daughters!