i'm not into the idea that venti saved xiao without knowing, idk where that came from ;; i think it takes away the caring and gentle trait in venti's character, also he keeps helping xiao with his music because he cares about him and they're old friends ✌️ - ThreadSky

monndei.bsky.social • 86 days ago

i'm not into the idea that venti saved xiao without knowing, idk where that came from ;;
i think it takes away the caring and gentle trait in venti's character, also he keeps helping xiao with his music because he cares about him and they're old friends ✌️

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raggiodiluna.bsky.social•86 days ago

I think it's pretty clear now that it was something done on purpose, especially since it happened more than once. Honestly, I’m not sure where this idea came from 🥲

lukiifer.bsky.social•86 days ago

for sure, i like thinking abt venti watching over him from a distance, especially to avoid xiao acting tough and saying he can take care of himself🥹

monndei.bsky.social•86 days ago

it's been years, please don't take away my boy's credit, he sent his music with the wind to xiao's side because he wanted to

monndei.bsky.social•86 days ago

lmao sorry i just woke up 🫡

bucketstorm.bsky.social•86 days ago

I mean, he *is* turned away from Xiao; the art's composition leads me to believe they want us uncertain.

I don't think there's a right or wrong answer regarding Venti's intentions, but I actually prefer the idea that he doesn't know Xiao is there. It would expand on his character more.

bucketstorm.bsky.social•86 days ago

This seems counterintuitive, but let's consider Zhongli's narration. We can definitively say that Xiao is remembered through music- the medium Venti uses to honor great heroes. Regardless of his feelings for Xiao, he believes he has to use music to honor him. As an Archon, he seems half-invested.

bucketstorm.bsky.social•86 days ago

Yet, as the god of music, we see him taking his job seriously. This scene contradicts how we have previously seen Venti, which adds character depth.

After all, he decides which roles he cares about filling; this ties into his belief in freedom. Consequently, he freely chooses to remember Xiao, even

bucketstorm.bsky.social•86 days ago

if he's not there. If Venti believes there's no audience, then his playing is a commitment to carrying people's memories. Much like he carries the memories of the NB.

Xiao is calmed by the song obviously, but he also honors devotion.

bucketstorm.bsky.social•86 days ago

I think this scene is much more fulfilling if you believe it's the start of their relationship.

Xiao realizes Barbatos (and he knows it's Barbatos there's evidence of that) can actually be devoted and caring. He sees another side to him too.

mokotm.bsky.social•86 days ago

I think it came from the idea that because Venti wasn't there, he was just playing over the area and Xiao happened to hear.

Agreed tho, I think it was intentional since Venti can send stuff on the wind if he wanted to.

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