𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 ✦ 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁

𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻

(Get read y'all. This is a long one.)

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Y/n was up bright and early, excited for the adventures the day would bring.

It was funny to see how quickly she could recover from her emotional break downs.

Though she ended up having to sleep in Aether's tent since she couldn't stop crying, she seemed perfectly fine now.

"We have to go to the bank first?" y/n asked as she walked through Liyue with Aether.

Once again, she was holding his hand.

Apparently, it was something she did commonly with all of her friends. Aether was a little disappointed that it wasn't a special thing for the two of them but he was grateful that his rambunctious travel partner at least had a positive opinion on him.

"Yes. We should be given information on where to find Childe." Aether explained as he made his way up the stairs with the h/c haired girl beside him.

Y/n shrugged, accepting this answer.

Aether couldn't help but smile at his travel partner's child-like curiosity as they made their way towards the bank.

The last few times they'd been to Liyue Harbor, y/n had fallen asleep or wasn't feeling well enough to pay attention to her surroundings.

Once they got to the bank, y/n admired the area while Aether talked with the receptionist.

"Welcome Aether, friend of Childe." the masked woman greeted, "And congratulations on the first day of your illustrious career with the Fatui."

"I have no intention of joining the Fatui." Aether replied simply, 'One, they're shady as hell. Two, y/n would probably try to kill me without hesitation.'

He exhaled through his nose, feeling weary, 'And would most likely succeed in doing so.'

"You sound remarkably sure of yourself... Remember, we are mere mortals - our ideas are fluid like water. Only the Tsaritsa truly has a will as solid as the permafrost." the receptionist hummed, "But back to the matter at hand. Childe tells me that he has upheld his end of your agreement."

"What agreement?" Paimon questioned then her brows raised, "Oh, the thing about him helping us find a guy?"

"Correct. Childe promised he would find someone to break the stalemate. And the Harbingers do not break their promises lightly."

"Where is that ginger, anyway?"

"Childe is currently at Liuli Pavilion"

Aether frowned, "Liuli Pavilion?"

"Ooh, ooh Paimon knows this one!" Paimob exclaimed then cleared her throat, "There are two styles of cooking in Liyue, known as Li style and Yue style. They have been competing for centuries, but neither has emerged as the clear winner. The flagship restaurant of the Li style is the Liuli Pavilion. The owner especially chose to open the restaurant at Feiyun Slope, so they could compete face-to-face with the Xinyue Kiosk, which is the flagship restaurant of the Yue style."

"Trust you to only know these sorts of things..." Aether sighed, smiling.

"Don't talk to Paimon like that!" Paimon snapped, "Anyway, Paimon's hungry. Let's get moving! Y/n! We're gonna go get food!"

Y/n looked up from where she was holding a chest over her head, blinking innocently, "Really?"

"Master Childe awaits you at the Liuli Pavilion. If you please, do not keep him waiting." the receptionist added then sweatdropped when y/n began heading for the door with the chest.