[Despite the harsh things he might say and how he's always leaning on Venti to pay his bar tab, he is fond of the bard. Not being a pious man he doesn't fall over himself to show any more respect than he feels is due to anyone and he would certainly venture to call them friends, which is more than most people would get.]
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You too, Venti.
[And there's a smile with it - warm and geniune.]
Give me a minute, I'm almost ready.