Aether's POV

Aether elbowed Kaeya. "Oh c'mon Aether, my joke wasn't that bad!" Kaeya said. Aether rolled his eyes at his boyfriend. "So where are we meeting the bard and Paimon again?" Kaeya asked. "We're meeting at the statue of the seven in Windrise" Aether said, adjusting his gloves.

As the couple neared the statue, they saw three people sitting by it, instead of two. Aether recognized the third person. "Zhongli?!" Aether called in disbelief. Zhongli looked up from his conversation with Venti. Venti turned as well, smiling widely. "Hey Traveler!" Venti greeted. Painon floated towards the pair. "Hey Aether! Say, why is Kaeya here?" Paimon asked. "Zhongli, Venti, this is my boyfriend Kaeya" Aether said. Venti waved at Kaeya. "Heya! My name is Venti, and I'm a bard" He said to Kaeya. "And an alcoholic too" Paimon muttered. Zhongli simply nodded at Kaeya. Venti elbowed Zhongli. "Oh, come on! Don't be huffy! I'm sure Kaeya takes great care of Aether!" Venti said. Zhongli sighed.

Suddenly, a portal appeared. Purple in color, swirling hypnoticly. It seemed to pull the group closer, and closer. Venti tried to transport him self back with Anemo, but was only pulled further in. The rest followed after him.