[𝓦𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓦𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓰𝓮: 𝟏] Neuvillette x Fem!Reader

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(Traveler & Paimon POV)

It seems that Xiao already found some clues—the glowing rocks nearby. Oh right, I remember these, Zhongli said that they store photographic memories for a few days. But as I walked closer, they also look slightly more different than the ones we normally see... Instead of the ambient, gold light, this one shines an iridescent one.

"Great, let's start investigating," Xiao said, cutting off my thoughts.

"Alright Xiao, where do you want us to start?"

"You've probably seen variants of this type of rock which can store memories for a few days to weeks—at times, but this one is special, it can store memories for longer. To what extent? I'm not sure, and that's not important. From what I saw, it revealed a shadow that looks somewhat similar to Y/N's running from that direction past here. Let's walk that way and see."

"Okay."

After walking and conversing for a while, we reached the Stone Gate, its towering mountains are always a beautiful sight. Here, the path splits into two, perhaps we would have to split up and investigate?

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(Xiao POV)

If we go right, it leads to Mondstadt; if we go left, it will eventually lead to Qingce village, Y/N did say that her home is from there. Hmm... I suppose left would be the most logical. Judging from the clothes she wears, it definitely originates from Liyue. She's also fluent in Liyue's traditional language. Though...her facial features—eyes especially seem to be from somewhere else... Nevermind that. There should be a ruin nearby after walking for a bit which may reveal some clues, and soon, this investigation should be over.

"Let's go this way," I said to them while walking away.

"H-hey! Xiaooo!! UGH! Why are you walking so fast- hey!! Paimon's so tired from all this flying..."

Does flying even take that much energy...?

It wasn't long before we reached the ruins. Though I don't bear much hope as it's been a few months since Y/N was found, most clues are washed away from rain and other factors. Then, I heard Traveler's voice.

"Hey, Xiao, come over here! Look what we've found."

Interesting, a hidden lever, concealed inside a plain tree. Perhaps it activates a mechanism of sorts which could bring more findings.