#gentlerefrain

[aeviare]

{loving forever @pertinasities & @gentle-refrain 🥰}

[tenebriism]

@gentle-refrain ;; STARTER w/ Diluc !

He can feel it in the air, can feel it upon the wind ( and how ANNOYINGLY fitting it is ! He'd have LAUGHED, were it not certain to FRIGHTEN those around him. ) It starts with a dull pain in the back of his skull, that escalates into a throb just behind his eyes, only to LINGER there the closer it gets.

It . . . or, THEY ?

THE BARD HAS RETURNED.

" You've gotten crafty, coming during peak hours when I can't watch you like a hawk. " Already, the clanking of numerous bottles just barely rings out over the murmurs of the very active bar, as Diluc herds his precious collection away from wanting hands and into the nearby cabinet. It never works -- inventory always comes up short, regardless of preventative measures taken, but a man can dream. " What is it you want from me TONIGHT ? "

[abysspetaled]

@gentle-refrain liked for a starter!

the merchant raises an eyebrow at the question, a small frown uplifting the corner of his mouth as he tilts his head and mentally goes through the stock of his current inventory, "apologies," he says after a mere moment, "i do not recall that i have any alcohol on hand to sell. since it can be prone to starting fires, i do not often keep it in stock."

[erabundus]

he's  watching  the  flit  of  their  fingers  across  the  strings  —  undisguised  interest  bright  in  lavender  gaze.  though  the  wanderer  may  have  no  personal  experience  with  the  LYRE,  he  is  familiar  enough  with  music  to  know  this  particular  bard  expresses  exemplary  talent.  even  among  the  people  of  mondstadt,  who  are  oft  inclined  in  such  forms  of  self-expression.  (  as  though  melody  and  freedom  are  the  threads  from  which  their  souls  are  woven.  )  it's  impressive  enough  to  stop  ren  in  his  tracks  —  and  even  keep  him  lingering  around  from  his  SECLUDED  resting  place,  perched  atop  a  barrel  at  the  junction  between  two  buildings.

inevitably,  the  song  fades  into  silence.  ren  has  no  mora  to  spare  this  performer  —  a  fact  that  never  ceases  to  inspire  annoyance  at  how  little  the  balladeer  wanted  for  any  by  COMPARISON.  (  he  wishes  his  past  self  had  the  foresight  to  hide  some  away.  )  the  only  thing  he  has  to  offer  are  questions,  of  which  he  thankfully  has  no  shortage.

❝  where  did  you  learn  how  to  play  like  that?  ...  you're  different  from  the  rest.  ❞

@gentle-refrain &&. liked for a STARTER.

[noctuafought]

[ 🔥 ]  ──  *  @gentle-refrain  ⸤ starter call ⸣

watchful eyes follow the bard as he wipes down the bartop, counting just how many drinks he consumed and when diluc would be able to slip out without raising suspicion. he couldn't be too careful, especially around the bard who happens to be more than what he seems.

he briefly turns his attention to a patron and refills their drink, but when he looks back to venti, he feels his nerves ice up when he finds him gone. dammit, how could he lose him in a few seconds?

[cryoexorcist]

𝄡 A gently breeze floats around Chongyun, playfully ruffling his hair. It seems that the wind is reaching out to him. "Chongyun~!" Venti calls from their perch up in a tree.

Chongyun looks up, blinking at the familiar breeze that could only come from one person in particular. He breaks out into a wide grin when he sees Venti sitting up on a branch, looking just as good as they always have looked.

"Venti!" Chongyun raises both arms in greeting, even bouncing on the heels of his feet. "How've you been?"

[stcllariis-a]

@gentle-refrain​ asked: ❝  you’re my person.  ❞ ( <3 )

    aether is quick to grab venti’s hands, twining their fingers together easily as he smiles. the look on his lover’s face is always breath taking, especially this close up. he can’t help himself as he tilts his head to drop a loving kiss onto their lips. aether presses closer, one hand moving to wrap easily around venti’s waist, holding the wind archon in place as he deepens the kiss. there’s no questions or insecurities about it, aether is venti’s as much as venti’s is his. when he finally pulls away, their lips are shiny and slightly red and he can’t help but grin. “if you use that line on me again, it’s liable to get you anything you want,” he says, tone soft but teasing.

EMTIONALLY CHARGED SENTENCES STARTERS

[rewovenfate]

@gentle-refrain​ asked: ❛  it was waiting there , so how could i refuse ?  ❜ <barbie starter meme!>

𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐄  𝐀𝐒  𝐓𝐇𝐄  𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒  𝐀𝐍𝐃  𝐓𝐇𝐄  𝐏𝐀𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑 | accepting!

“by showing some level of restraint...but then, asking to put a restraint on yourself is like attempting to tie the wind with a rope, isn’t it?”

gloved hand took the bottle, and for a moment, diluc pondered if it was really a good idea to give venti more to drink. he would get repaid later, if only by a favor from the bard. while they certainly weren’t the god of mora, it was still rather odd that they had no mora on hand.

finally, he popped the bottle open before returning it to them.

“your performances have kept things lively here. i suppose i can afford to show some appreciation here and there...but next time, ask.”

[shiningviatrix]

( snack ) : sender brings receiver their favorite food to cheer them up <3

Lumine hadn't really expected anyone to notice how much more muted they were that day. While nothing had particularly happened throughout their commissions, they had woken up feeling melancholic and...for lack of a better word, empty. They could barely even muster up a laugh for Paimon at their flying friends indignation over some of the commissions given to them.

By the time they had finished the commissions, Lumine managed to convince Paimon that they were okay, and that if she wanted to, she could go off and do her own thing. While that meant Lumine would probably have a tab from either Angel's Share or Good Hunter, they wanted to make sure Paimons' mood didn't go down because of their own. What they weren't expecting was for them to be joined by Venti, especially since they had decided to sit atop the roof of the Knights headquarters. In retrospect, they were glad they hadn't sat in the hands of the statue of Barbatos.

With a small wave, they were surprised when a bowl of mint jelly was pushed into their hands by Venti. They were quiet for a moment, though a tiny, fragile but genuine smile touched their lips as they simply looked at the treat before eventually looking up to meet Venti's gaze. "Thank you, Venti. Would you like to share it with me?" Gently, they leaned to the side to press against Venti's side, a silent gesture both to seek comfort and offer thanks. "It's better to eat in good company, that's what Paimon has taught me."

[aeviare]

[ 📲 message sent: ] i know you're busy but please add me to your list of things to do. //tiff i am cackling//

🐝  *  ―  𝑷𝑰𝑪𝑲 𝑼𝑷 𝑻𝑬𝑿𝑻 𝑴𝑬𝑺𝑺𝑨𝑮𝑬𝑺. 

[txt - baby mama]: don't you have class today? [txt - baby mama]: i'll think about it [txt - baby mama]: ... maybe later

[stcllariis-a]

@gentle-refrain​ asked: 💋 💋 💋 💋

he huffs softly as venti presses kisses to everywhere except where aether actually wants. he shakes his head at the fourth kiss to his cheek, feeling more rather than hearing the small “ehe” from the archon. it’s then that the traveler turns his head, one hand reaching out to take the other’s hand, before pressing their mouths together in a short, but solid kiss. 

It’s Sunday! Send 💋 to straight up kiss my muse!

[aeviare]

♕♕

Get to know the rper - RP related Send me a ♕ for me to describe favorite rp character of someone else’s.

{i love @gentle-refrain's version of venti. they're wonderful and full of mischief and cuteness and probably also wine. there's just something about the way freckles writes venti that i really love. i literally can hear his voice in her portrayal of them every single time. and her portrayal of them actually made me fall in love with his character, who before i kind of liked, but wasn't obsessed with. her venti is full of sweetness and good and i highly recommend!

and no... i'm not biased cause she's one of my closest rp friends safsdf its just truth}

[aeviare]

★

Send me a ‘★’ and I will tell you how my character feels about yours.

{i honestly cannot even say accurately how much aether loves venti. he thinks of them as his whole world and loves them so, so much. aether is fiercely protective of his lil whisp husband and even though he's currently on his journey, he knows where it'll end. and it'll be with venti and even if he has to wait when they need sleep, he'll wait for them.}

[aeviare]

On anon only because I'm on my personal blog but it's @gentle-refrain Tiff I LOVE YOU and your Aether, you have always made me feel so happy and safe on Tumblr- your Aether is one of the best and you are one of the best. Forever someone I will treasure!! Ilu!!! Platonic soulmate!!!!

Anonymously tell me how you feel about me. I can’t reply, I just have to read it and post it.

[aeviare]

𝄡 The bard may or may not have fallen asleep on the floor in their teapot's living room. Sometimes the drinks hit faster than they anticipate.

unprompted freckles asks <3

he nearly tripped over his lover as he'd made his way into the teapot, blinking down to see venti snoozing on the front carpet entryway to their home. a small sigh of amusement and exasperation escapes him as the traveler bends down, wrapping arms around venti's shoulders and legs, lifting them up easily and carrying them into their shared bedroom. he smiles, beginning to undo his lover's corset, peeling off their shoes, and sliding off the cape, placing everything to the side of the bed. "last time i leave you alone for awhile," aether murmurs teasingly into the air.

[aeviare]

"Aether, what's my name in your phone" {BYE}

unprompted freckles asks <3

"why do you want to know..."