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????-Like I said, I don't know how I am here. The last thing I remember is talking to a guy in Liyue.
Dottore- Oh really? Then how can you explain that you're here, in the Fatui base?
????- Bro, who do you think I am? You should be scared of people like, i don't know, Traveler, or Morax. I really don't know how I ended up here.
Pierro- Huh. That's interesting
?????- No shit. Can I just go back to Liyue? I have tasks to do there, and I'd rather do them now, than later.
Childe- Eh? And you think that you can just go back to what you were doing after somehow finding our base? No way.
????- PLEASE, for the love of Archons. I don't know WHY I am here, nor HOW I ended up with y'all. I don't wish to know anything about you. All i want now is go back to those idiots that are going to die if I'm not watching over them 24/7.
Scaramouche- And those idiots are?
?????- You think I'm gonna tell you that? I'm not stupid, I know that you could just kill them if you'd wanted to.
Dottore- That's true. But, I don't think any of us would do that, of course, that is, you don't do anything to us, nor tell our location to anyone, especially Traveler.
???- Oh please, the only time I talked to him was when he was trying to find a friend of his, after that? I avoid him the best I can. Not that he's a bad guy or anything like that, but I am an extremely busy AND anxious person.
Childe- Busy you say? Tell me, what do you do for a living?
???- Other than kill abyss mages and chiriculs? I mostly make sure that drunk idiots won't kill children. Or themselves in any case.
Dottore- hm. You say that you're strong enough to kill an abyss mage?
???- Duh.
Pierro- Say, do you have a vision?
????- Wheeze Me? A vision? No way. I'm one of those who didn't get it. "But somehow still can use all seven elements."
Scara- Hm. It could that either you really don't have a vision, or you're just like Traveler, and can use the elements, without it.
???- what? He can do that?
Childe- you didn't know?
???- No? Was I supposed to?
Childe- I mean, it's kinda common knowledge.
???- Huh. Well, I guess I do need to catch up with everything that's been happening.
Dottore- What do you mean?
???- Eh? Ah, it's nothing. Anyway, now that you know that I am no threat to y'all, can I go back now? I really need to make sure everyone's fucking alive in that house.
Pierro- You may. But if we hear that you said anything about this place, you're dead. Got it?
???- Uh-huh, all clear. "Bitch, it's not like you can kill me but ok." Ah, I also wanted to ask you something.
Pierro- what is it?
???- So uh, you know anything about Khaneria'h? The question is out of curiosity because a friend of mine mentioned it I think once, and they don't want to answer any questions that I have.
Pierro- …Khaneria'h huh? It was a nation that was created by Humans, it didn't have any God ruling over them, not that it was killed, but because it never had any to begin with.
???- ah. Alright, that's all that I wanted to know. Okay, i think it's time for me to go. See ya Childe, 'cause I know you're going to be in Liyue soon.
Childe- what?
Scara- and they disappeared.
Dottore- They sure are different for other, much like Traveler.
Pierro- Don't compare those two. This person may be either stronger than Traveler, or weaker. We don't know, thats why I trust Childe to keep an eye out on them.
Childe- Eh? Why me?
Signora- Because you're the only one that can really step into Liyue without the millenias at Ur ass.
Childe- …That's true.
Scara- We should thank his boyfriend for this. If not for him, none of us could go into Liyue without any problems.
Childe- Hey! He's not my boyfriend!
Signora- whatever helps you sleep at night.
Childe- wha-
Some random ass Fatui solider- Lord! There's a problem.
Pierro- what is it?
Some random ass Fatui solider- the [********] was seen in Inazuma. It's said that they vere starting an fight with The traveler.
Childe- Looks like they have a death wish.
Scara- true.
Some random ass Fatui solider- Uh, I also should inform you that Traveler was very tired so it's very likely that [******] is dead now.
Signora- Well shit.
Pierro- Huh. Looks like Traveler took one of our problems away.
Another random ass Fatui solider- Lord. There's an rumor that someone of similar strength and looks to the Traveler is in Inazuma, and that they were seen with Traveler. It's said that they both together are an unstoppable force.
Pierro- That's bad. Very bad.
Dottore- We should do something about this.
Childe- Alright, I think it's time for me to got back to Liyue.
Scara- and here he goes again, running away from the problems.
Childe- I'm not running away from the problems, I'm simply just avoiding any fucking problems that you will cause. I do not wish to be associated with the bullshit you decide to do in Inazuma. I've done my job in Liyue.
Signora- Do I have to remind you that I was the one who did most of the job? All you did was cause chaos.
Childe- oh really now? If It wasn't for me, you wouldn't get that fucking deal.
Signora- What? You knew from the start?
Childe- yes I did. Traveler did too. We just oh so happened to act like we don't know shit at the same time.
Pierro- it seems like you and the traveler are quite close.
Childe- I wouldn't say that we are close, it's more like, he hates me and I hate him. But we both know that if the other needs help, we will help. Of course, as long as we gain something out of this too. I mean, how would you know about the vision hunt if not for the traveler?
Scara- in short, you both use eachother.
Childe- you could put it that way, but it's not fully the truth. Anyway, I still have to make sure that no one died in the bank while I am here, so Adiós.
{Childe walks towards the door, soon disappearing behind them.}
Dottore- hm. It seems that Childe changed ever since Traveler appeared. He seems more, thoughfull.
Signora- he also learned how to act like an oblivious idiot, just so others think he doesn't know shit about their plans, and it somehow worked on me and the geo archon himself.
Pierro- It is quite impressive. From what we gathered so far, it seems as, ever since Traveler appeared, more people have became more...hm, mature. As if the mere presence of traveler demanded their attention, and people have started to feel the need be more mature around him
{Just as Pierro- said that, Childe walked back into the room}
Childe- Ugh, and here was I hoping that by the time I got back here you all would be gone, and I'd be able to walk away with the satisfaction that neither of you know what awaits for Signora in Inazuma.
Signora- what do you mean?
Childe- Ah, right. So as previously stated, the traveler is the main reason as to why we know about the vision hunt. And as we all know the traveler, I'm sure youre all aware that he won't stop at nothing to achieve the goal he wants to, right?
Scara- that doesn't explain almost nothing.
Childe- Fucking hell. I mean that, The Traveler won't hesitate to challenge Signora to a duel before the thrones, if it means putting an end to the vision hunt decree.
Signora- …He wouldn't be able to beat me.
Childe- HAHA! What a funny joke. He went against the Raiden him self, and got out of it alive, and filing fine. He didn't have a scratch on him. And you think that he wouldn't be able to beat you?
Pierro- what?
Scara-- now that you mention it, The Liyues Adepti did use their Powers on him during the fight with osial, and he didn't ever seem to have acknowledged it. It was almost like, being surrounded by that much power is normal from him.
Pierro- Hm. Dottore, is there anything known about the place, from where the Traveler is?
Dottore- Unfortunately, not much is known about Traveler. All I have gathered on him so far, is that he may be connected to the Khaneria'h. We don't know anything more about him, except that, and the fact that he can use the elements without a vision.
Pierro- Khaneria'h you say?
Dottore- Yes.
Childe- alright! I think it's time for you all to focus on the plan for Inazuma. I will be going now.
Signora- Wait. Is he really gonna step as low as to bring the duel?
Childe- It's the traveler. He fought many supernatural things, and people, he had the ability to purify beings that have poison in them, that's how he was able to save Dvalin, or how you know it, the mondstads Dragon. I'm sure that no matter how long it takes, he will do anything, to stop the Vision Hunt Decree.
Signora- Pierro, can we instead of me, send Scaramouche? I don't feel like dying anytime soon.
Scara- You know that me and Raiden have an in pleasant past. I won't go anywhere near her anytime soon.
Signora- damn.
Childe- don't worry Scaramouche, you will have your own chance to meet the traveler, probably soon.
Scara-- Huh? What makes you so sure of it?
Childe- Fucking hell. Zhongli himself thought that he wouldn't meet him, and yet what happened? They met, and somehow Traveler didn't drop a fucking meteroite at him.
Dottore- he can do that?
Scara-- Honestly? I wouldn't be surprised if he could.
{They hear a Fatui solider behind the closed door talk to other solider}
#1 Random ass Fatui solider- Ah shit! Why did he throw a fucking meteroite at me?! It was Inazuma! There shouldn't be meteroites!
#2 Random ass Fatui solider- You think I know? Be fucking glad you werent the one to deal with him when he's using the electro vision. It hurts as hell, while when he's using geo, you have the change to dodge, but with electro? You can only hope for mercy at this point. I don't want to know what happens once he gets his hands on dendro, or any of the other elements.
3# random ass Fatui solider- Are we talking about the traveler? If yes, than I have to disappoint you, he already got his hand on the dendro element.
#1- What?!
#3- Yeah, it's pain to deal with, but I somehow managed to escape him. He seems more… tired. I'm afraid that Miss. Signora- might now make it out alive this time.
#1- I just wish that none of us will have to go against him anytime soon.
#2- … you two are lucky. I have to meet him soon, because I have an Message to deliver to him.
#3- Oh? Do you know it's about?
#2- if I'm not mistaken, its probably another one on the Harbingers wanting him to join the Fatui. It's honestly, funny how they think that the brother of the [***** *******] will join them. He has enoguh shit to deal withl I don't think He wants to deal with us anymore. Not that I think bad of our lord's. It's just that… if they're not careful enough, the Traveler might snap, and I believe that it's not a pretty sight to see a mad Traveler.
#1- I mean, you're right in some of those aspects. But I do believe that if anything were to happen, [***** ********] would come to help him.
{At that, the Harbingers couldn't hear their conversation any longer, as the soliders went further away from the doors. Leaving art of them in silence}
Scara-- See. I told you that he will start throwing meteroites the moment all of the shit he's been through catches up to him.
Childe- …looks like I really have to go now.
Dottore- what's with the sudden leave?
Childe- I NEED to leave, unless you want our base to be destroyed by mere luck that the traveler hits just it. As he knows that the Fatui comes from the sneznaaya.
Scara-- and what will you do? Tell him to calm down?
Childe- believe me, I have spent enough time with him, to know what to do in case this shit happens.
Signora- that sounds suspicious as fuck.
Childe- I don't care how it sounds. Now, GOODBYE.im on my way to save your asses.
{As Childe entered Liyue, he could tell, that something happened, by the fact that Zhongli, Xiao and Nigguang, were standing next to Traveler, with Xiao holding him close.}
Childe- I'm guessing that all of us knows that shit happened.
Zhongli- I believe it has to do with Inazuma.
Nigguang- All we can hope for is that, your fellow friend, Signora, won't die the moment Traveler sees her.
Childe- Ah, don't worry about that. I already informed her of the out come of this mission. And I'm only hoping that they will re think it, seeing how a lot of people are being harmed by the Vision Hunt.
Xiao- …Since when did you change go much? Last time we meet, you were ready to kill everything that crossed your path.
Childe- I guess it's just the influence Traveler had on me. Believe me, after spending some time closed in the same room with him, you change. For the better or worse, it depends on how he is feeling at the moment. And seeing how he was in his "Don't bother me. I'm mad at you and the whole world" mood, I guess, I took my time reflecting on my actions. Especially those towards him, and some others.
Zhongli- You went through a lot in such a short time. It's impressive how far you've come.
Childe- Thank you. But I believe that the Traveler is the one who should be congratulated. For everything he's done for our nation's, and for how far hes came, from being an outlander, to an honored hero, in all of teyvat.
Aether- fuck off Childe… I don't need anything else from a simple thank you. All of the gifts I've received from everyone is too much. Also, if you see Signora again…please tell her to fuck off and die from me.
Childe- haha… I believe that before I get the chance to do that, you'll do it yourself.
Aether- …hm. Maybe.
Xiao- Alright. I believe it's time for me and the Traveler to go back to the inn. He needs to rest.
Zhongli- Ah, alright. Be sure to come over soon. We need to talk. And don't forget to bring Traveler with you.
Xiao- Will do. Bye.
Zhongli, Childe, Nigguang- Bye /Adios/ Stay safe.
{Xiao soon disappeared with Traveler in his arms, leaving the remaining three alone}
Childe- I believe that we need to make sure that after Inazuma, Traveler takes a break, a long one.
Zhongli- Hm? Why is that?
Childe- Let's just say, he gave trauma to half of the Fatui who were patrolling Inazuma Two days ago.
Zhongli- Let me guess. He did something that they thought he wouldnt do?
Childe- In short, yes.
Zhongli- Okay. I'll make sure to contact Yae to make sure he doesn't overworks himself in Inazuma. Maybe I'll be able to get throught Raidens thick head too.
Childe- I think that you should stop at Yae. After all, signora is meant to die in a week, is she not?
Zhongli- Right. I guess i have to put back the long talk with Raiden to a month later.
Childe- giggle you do. Now, why don't we go back to your place? Id appreciate some tea.
Zhongli- Alright, let's go.
Nigguang- "Looks like I've been forgotten. All I can do, is hope that Traveler will be fine, and give him mora if he needs it."
Cloud Retainer- Ah, it seems like those two are still the same. Forgetting their dear friend. How unfitting for beings like them.
Nigguang- eh?! When did you get there…?
Cloud retainer- Ah. One did not wish to scare you. One is here just to find out more on Travelers condition.
Nigguang- Ah…right. He's fine, Xiao took him back to the inn, so that he can rest.
Cloud retainer- Okay. One shall thank you for your help.
Nigguang- Ah it's alright! Really.
Cloud retainer- Hm, if you say so. One shall go back to their abode now.
{Meanwhile with Xiao and Aether}
Xiao- Ather. THERES A FUCKING SPIDER!
Aether- Xiao. This little thing won't hurt you.
Xiao- but-
Aether- no but's. Back to sleep you go.