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[closed] tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak

🧙 WHO: Venti & Xiao
⚔️️ WHAT: Dark web quest: Jailbreak
🕒 WHEN: Mid September
🗺️ WHERE: Camelot's Prison
⚠️ WARNINGS: Tbh

[Venti isn't usually one to go about gallivanting on quests and saving damsels in distress. He'll usually leave those things up to the real protagonists and heroes. Venti tends to like to take a back seat to these sorts of things and only helps when he's truly needed. He's a supporting character, after all.

But he finds himself staring up at the tall walls of the Camelot jail with a glint in his eye right now. Something about breaking out some poor soul who had only enjoyed life a little too much for the evening. Venti can relate. Perhaps that is why he feels so inclined to take on the challenge of breaking out such a kindred spirit.

So, here he is with his Skyward Harp just in case. Never know what sort of trouble he'll get into while trying to break some drunk girl out of prison. ...]

It's all a matter of finding a weak spot in the stone, that's all...

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[ Why is he here... Why, out of all people, has Venti selected Xiao as his partner in crime? That's what this is, of course. A crime in progress. The Yaksha isn't entirely sure that it is their place to intervene. This girl had broken the law - a societal contract - and is facing the consequences is she not? Is this not an appropriate measure?

That he doesn't know. To hear it spoken, one shouldn't be imprisoned for excessively drinking. Perhaps there is more to it than that? ]

Venti.

[ Why are they actually breaking this girl out? ]

Is this truly wise?

[Why is Xiao here- Is a good question! One that Venti would answer with "why not?" as this might be a little bit of fun to drag the yaksha along for some excitement. Venti has no problem with tinkering with things on his own but today he felt that he could use the company. So today, it's time to commit crimes.]

What is your definition of wise in this case, Xiao?

[Venti holds up a finger.]

A poor soul only wishing to live her life to the fullest, is being punished for it. Isn't it our duty to try and give her some fresh air?

[... That isn't a very good reason.]

Not having the local authorities mark us for criminals?

[ Meaning that Xiao would really rather not create waves and make their lives all the more difficult. What for? Some child who couldn't find it in themselves to conduct themselves appropriate when inebriated? Xiao huffs. ]

You are certain you are not somewhat projecting onto this "poor soul?"

[ Yet Xiao is not leaving Venti's side either. ]

That will only be necessary if we're caught! Ehe...

[And when has Venti ever truly been caught with his hands in trouble? ... Don't answer that- but it's not often. One doesn't abolish the entire slave trade in Mondstadt without a single wind of blame blown at him without being sneaky.

He turns back to the stone wall and starts to run his palms along with it as he scoots across the wall. Checking for any weaknesses in the stone that he can get his fingers into.]

And no, nothing like that. Why in the world would I do that? Now... Give me a boost up here, Xiao.

[Which would have been easy to do on his own with anemo...]

Edited 2021-09-19 01:28 (UTC)

[ There comes another exasperated sigh from the Yaksha. He follows Venti along the wall but totally not answering any of those questions. Xiao pretty much already knows the answer to them anyway. At the end of the day, if he had been opposed to helping the Archon out... he wouldn't have come. Yet since he is here. ]

One moment.

[ He takes out a small knife. Cuts an exposed portion of skin. Using his own blood, Xiao uses his magic skills to collect a sufficient amount before sealing the wound with healing magic. Then he uses the collected blood against the wall to act as grips.

No need for a boost. ]

... Xiao?!

[While he knows of both of Xiao's types of magic now this is still alarming. Blood magic would have its merits but does it really have to be so cringe-worthy?

Before they use the blood-made boosts Venti grabs both hands.]

Are you alright?! Does it still hurt?! Your poor hands, Xiao!!

[Yes, Xiao's probably just fine. But he's being dramatic.]

[ Well Xiao can be sort of cringe-worthy in general, right? So this magic really is suited for him.

Though with Venti grabbing his hands? Xiao's cheeks color a little. Still not used to the grabby even if they are. Something. ]

Venti. I am fine. We need to go if we are going to accomplish something.

We'll go in a moment!

[Venti is too busy taking Xiao's hand and putting it up to his lips so he can kiss the spots where Xiao had cut. Even if it's healed. He kisses his palms anyway... Kiss kiss kiss.]

There. Now, we can go. Up we go!

[Venti... is throwing his hands in the air. Then moving to the wall to use those grips. Ugh. Climbing.]

[ Huff! Why does the Archon do things like this? It flusters Xiao horribly. His face is turning red and he's stuttering. Trying to pull his hands back out of embarrassment. ]

V-Venti... That isn't necessary.

[ It really isn't. But he's going to stay down below though. Watch Venti start to scale that wall. Be there for him if he loses that grip ]

[Well, now he's too busy climbing up this stone wall. While climbing isn't new to either of them he still kind of hates the physical exertion. So he huffs and climbs up to the broken hole he sees.]

Whatever isn't necessary is necessary, Xiao- Ack-!

[He might be slipping a little! A wrong slip of his loafer shoe on the rock and he almost loses his hold!]

Ehhhh! If only...! I had...

[Anemo!!]

[ Oh but Xiao is there. Right there beside Venti, one hand on a hold and the other at Venti's waist. Nope. This Yaksha isn't about to let this one fall. ]

You have something that is close.

[Oh my! Venti blinks and then looks at Xiao. A short blush appearing on his face.]

My, a hero. Thank you!

[He smiles and grabs hold of the wall again. More careful this time. Or... How many times can he get Xiao to catch him... He debates.]

I was not about to let you fall.

[ Besides that, doesn't Venti have a magic that could catch himself? Xiao is fairly certain of this. However he remains as close as he is able in this situation. Just in case Venti does decide that he needs to test Xiao. ]

Come on then. This girl of yours awaits.

[Why use kinetic magic to catch himself when he has a perfectly perfect Xiao to do it right here?]

Best not to keep her waiting, ehe!

[Even if he kind of wants to keep her waiting now-

Venti reluctantly starts to climb again. Once he reaches the weakness in the wall it's a simple matter of pushing some of the rocks aside to reveal the broken hole. Someone did a shoddy job with patching this part of the tower up much to their gain. And Venti is climbing into the hole and landing inside of the dark stone prison without a single fear.]

Xiao? [Psst.] Are you coming?

[ Ah huh. That's what he had been afraid of. Exactly what he had been afraid of. Xiao rolls his eyes with a huff as Venti remembers the goal here.

He climbs after Venti and - oh. The Archon sure is disappearing in a hole. Why is he doing this without knowing what is ON THE OTHER SIDE!?

Xiao stops at the hole and stares at Venti waiting for him. ]

Venti. Do you even know where this leads?

[He sure did climb his entire ass into this crevasse in the stone to fall into the high tower's chamber without a single thought forward. Or so it would seem. Venti always has a plan in his head brewing.

He takes a moment to brush the rock and dirt from his clothing and adjusts a sleeve cuff straight.]

I do! How complicated can a prison possibly be? They're all built the same, several hallways and several cells. All we need to do is look for the one holding a girl with one too many drinks in her system.

[Where's the drunk tank?]

[ Xiao breathes an exasperated sigh as he follows the Archon inside. really, he should just... Walk away from this one. Yet he doesn't think he can do that if Venti is involved.

However not all prisons are the same. They are not all designed the same. Without knowing the layout ahead of time, they could get lost. Trapped.

So of course he can't allow the other to go alone. Stupid... ]

Here you are, supposedly older and wiser than I...

[It is too bad that Xiao can't leave now because they've come too far and it would be stupid to leave now. Venti is fully committed to this break-out idea.

Venti is already peeking his head around the corner and looking for any sort of guards that might find them.]

If we get into a pinch won't it be easy for you to get us out of it? I'll just call your name.

[Venti... Don't start with that.]

Nevermind it, Xiao. There's a thrill to the danger.

What if it is not so easy an affair to be able to -

[ Xiao hears the footsteps in the hallway. He grabs Venti by the arm and tugs him back away and out of view. ]

Venti.

Ehe-!?

[He's tugged back! And just in the nick of time as one of the prison guards seems to be patrolling this way. The two of them have to pull out of sight around the corner. And Venti realizes this and stays pressed closed to the yaksha while lifting a finger to shh his lips.]

Shh...

[ It's all that Xiao can do in this instance. Be silent. Because Venti is pressed up against him and there are fingers on his lip. Because Xiao is holding the Archon tightly to him...

Yet there are heavy footfalls in the hallway. They have to wait until they fade before it is safe to come out of hiding. ]

[Venti might not be paying full attention to their closeness. Two of them squished up against the cold stone wall as the heavy steps stomp by. Venti is carefully listening and ventures to peek his head out when he thinks the hallway is clear. It seems all falls silent...

He looks back at Xiao. Only then does he realize they are chest to chest. He whispers...]

Xiao, are you alright?

[ !!! OH. Venti is... Asking a question. ]

Yes. Everything is... All right.

[ No everything is not all right. The Archon is pressed against them. They are in a dangerous situation in tight space. He can't let it under his skin. Xiao takes a deep breath to still himself because he can't allow this to take the forefront of his mind.

No distractions. ]

Shall we?

[Venti might stall just for a moment more. To give Xiao a bit of a darker and playful look.]

A new sort of danger, isn't it.

[He might press up just a little more. Bringing their bodies to touch. His hand sliding teasingly down Xiao's arm. Down to his wrist. And he grabs his hand. And pulls.]

This way!

[And with an airy giggle tugs Xiao right with him down the dark corridor!!]

[ That's enough to cause Xiao to tense up. To flush from the tips of his ears all the way down his neck. Why does Venti have to be like this!? At such a critical moment too!? ]

Ven-

[ Oh! Oh he's being tugged along! And go along with it he does, huffing and griping his spear tighter.

Curse this Archon. ]

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[Maybe he shouldn't tease so much but it's just so much fun. And so is breaking into prison for some incredibly silly reason. Freedom!]

Ehe... There! I think we're close. Her cell might be just up ahead. Don't fall behind me, Xiao!

[His fingers curl and squeeze the yaksha's hand.]

[ Or maybe don't tease him when they are in the middle of a mission! A mission the Venti is keen on completing.

Now he's just being tugged along and still can't believe that Xiao is being taken in by the whirlwind that is this bard. ]

I can guard your back better from back here.

[He certainly is a whirlwind of some kind. One that is hard to ignore when he demands something.]

Then watch my back!

[His hand will slip free as he comes to the gates of her cell. The poor girl looks drunk and tired and very surprised to see someone who's ... pulling the lockpick out?]

Yahoo! Seems you've gotten yourself in quite the bind! Don't worry, let the wind set you free.

[Venti's picking the lock...]

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