[She listens to him, privately enjoying the cadence of his voice and the measured way in which he chooses his words. A tiny smile strays onto her lips and stays there and the last thing that he says forces a dry chuckle out of her.]

If I allowed the fear of losing to stop me from doing anything, I expect I would have never done anything at all. But that doesn't mean it isn't still on my mind.

[Vennessa sighs then, leaning her weight against the railing and looking back out over the view. It is very lovely, and calming for more than just the sense of sight. Maybe she would have moved here instead of Wakayama, had she not wanted to be close to a couple of her friends.]

If we're going to speak of the Archons, though... I think you're right. I think they're all just people, doing what they feel is best, and they will be judged for their actions as harshly as anyone else. [She props her chin on one hand, pursing her lips for a moment.] They say the Archon of Mondstadt is an absent god. Some people think he doesn't care. But I think I prefer his methods to Murata's.

[Her jaw tenses briefly, then she shakes her head.]

Rex Lapis, though... I don't know a lot about him. The God of Contracts, right? I've heard he takes the shape of a dragon. That would be something to see.