[ He gives a quick glance out towards the window nearby, confirming that the weather doesn't look to be taking any breaks anytime soon. If anything, it looked to be getting worse out there. ]
Well... since it seems like we may be stuck here for a bit, how about we chat a bit? I've heard bits and pieces of information from travelers to Inazuma, like the fact that Jean from the Gunnhildr Clan is the Acting Grand Master.
I think that's a wonderful idea! There's so much I don't know about Inazuma that I'd love to hear about. And I can fill you in all about Mond while you've been away!
( This feels like the blossoming of a very beautiful friendship! She nods at Thoma's statement about Jean. )
Yep! That's Jean! She's the Acting Grand Master while Varka is away on his expedition. But she's done such a seamless job filling his boots, you wouldn't think that she was merely the Acting Grand Master! She's brave, kind, smart and one of the most incredible members of the Knights of Favonius. She took me under her wing when I first joined and I wouldn't be the knight I am today without her.
It was amazing. She's so patient, kind and good with people ... no matter how many mistakes you make, she'll continue with her encouragement until the very end. ( Sigh. ) I really owe everything to her.
My grandfather was one of the most respected members of the Knights of Favonius. He ran a squad called the "Outriders", a group trained to specialise in scouting work in and around the outskirts of Mond. He went missing a few years ago ... with no clues leading to his whereabouts.
In his absence, I ambitiously decided to keep the Outrider squad going despite all the members leaving. It was an uphill battle ... I definitely received my fair share of doubts and scorning. However, Jean never gave up on me. And because of her support, the Outriders haven't been disbanded. Even if I'm their only member. ( She smiles. )
[ It was... kind of crazy how much Amber seemed to have gone through over the last few years. To have her grandfather's hard work reduced down to a single member working her hardest to keep the squad going... the respect he had for her fortitude was tremendous at this point and he'd only known her for five minutes. ]
[ It might have had something to do with working alongside a clan that had to strive to clear their family name honestly, but he felt for Amber all the same. ]
She truly sounds like a good person who has been there for you through some hard times.
I may not reside in Mondstadt myself, but I hope to one day see the rise of the Outrider squad again.
( Thoma's kind words make Amber glow with a bright, happy smile on her face. )
Thank you...! That means so much to me! ( She means every last part of that - a lot of the knights didn't have faith in her when she tried to keep the Outriders going, so any support is just so wonderful to hear. )
How about you tell me some things about you? There's not an awful lot that I know about Inazuma!
[ Is it Thoma's turn to gush because he will gush all day about the Kamisato clan if given the chance. ]
Oh- well, I work for the Kamisato clan, who are in charge of the Yashiro Commission, one of the three major commissions that oversee just about all of Inazuma. They're in charge specifically of cultural events and locations, like organizing festivals and managing shrines.
Lord Ayato Kamisato is the head of the clan and although young, has done a wonderful job in handling many of the government-related tasks given to the commission.
Lady Ayaka Kamisato manages a lot of the affairs of the clans and serves as a more public facing figure for the commission. She's well regarded within Inazuma for her poise and grace and has perfectly fulfilled her role in being an organizer and planner several times over.
I've been lucky enough to have earned the role of Chief Retainer to them both, so I'm often tasked with keeping the estate running while they're busy with their tasks. It's a huge honor, considering I haven't been in Inazuma myself since birth.
( Amber's eyes are certainly sparkling while he explains - and her smile never once leaves her face. )
Incredible...! So you've got a pretty important role, huh? That's so cool! Your job sounds incredible! From how enthusiastic you sound while explaining it, I can tell you must really enjoy your duties a lot. I love that!
Just hearing all of this has definitely made me want to visit Inazuma! I hope one day I'll get the chance to ... it's been so long since I left Mond! As much as I love Mond, there's just something so special about visiting a new place! My Grandfather is from Liyue, but I haven't been there in such a long time. It seems that you and I both know how it feels to be connected to two places.
[ Her words about him specifically flusters him a bit, he's much more used to turning the attention toward how amazing his bosses were, so to have the focus kept on him catches him a bit off guard. All the same, he has to admit he likes it a bit. It feels nice, hearing his own efforts and passion in his job being recognized. ]
I enjoy them immensely. I couldn't imagine myself doing anything else by this point.
But you should come to Inazuma! I'd be happy to show you around to all the best spots.
[ And quietly hide away the darker sides of Inazuma that weren't as friendly to foreigners, but she didn't need to know that part. ]
[ Her having roots in Liyue though... that is quite the interesting surprise. And she's right, it does pluck at a part of him that feels a bit of relief in meeting someone who carried a similar feeling to him in having two places in Teyvat they felt close to. ]
Seems like we're two peas in a pod there. But Liyue's not too far from Mondstadt, right? You could make a visit out there.
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Well... since it seems like we may be stuck here for a bit, how about we chat a bit? I've heard bits and pieces of information from travelers to Inazuma, like the fact that Jean from the Gunnhildr Clan is the Acting Grand Master.
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( This feels like the blossoming of a very beautiful friendship! She nods at Thoma's statement about Jean. )
Yep! That's Jean! She's the Acting Grand Master while Varka is away on his expedition. But she's done such a seamless job filling his boots, you wouldn't think that she was merely the Acting Grand Master! She's brave, kind, smart and one of the most incredible members of the Knights of Favonius. She took me under her wing when I first joined and I wouldn't be the knight I am today without her.
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[ He settles himself down, taking a seat in front of the fire as well to soak in the warmth. ]
Wow- I always heard that she was an amazing person, but it sounds like it's even more than I could have imagined. What was it like learning under her?
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My grandfather was one of the most respected members of the Knights of Favonius. He ran a squad called the "Outriders", a group trained to specialise in scouting work in and around the outskirts of Mond. He went missing a few years ago ... with no clues leading to his whereabouts.
In his absence, I ambitiously decided to keep the Outrider squad going despite all the members leaving. It was an uphill battle ... I definitely received my fair share of doubts and scorning. However, Jean never gave up on me. And because of her support, the Outriders haven't been disbanded. Even if I'm their only member. ( She smiles. )
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[ It might have had something to do with working alongside a clan that had to strive to clear their family name honestly, but he felt for Amber all the same. ]
She truly sounds like a good person who has been there for you through some hard times.
I may not reside in Mondstadt myself, but I hope to one day see the rise of the Outrider squad again.
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Thank you...! That means so much to me! ( She means every last part of that - a lot of the knights didn't have faith in her when she tried to keep the Outriders going, so any support is just so wonderful to hear. )
How about you tell me some things about you? There's not an awful lot that I know about Inazuma!
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Oh- well, I work for the Kamisato clan, who are in charge of the Yashiro Commission, one of the three major commissions that oversee just about all of Inazuma. They're in charge specifically of cultural events and locations, like organizing festivals and managing shrines.
Lord Ayato Kamisato is the head of the clan and although young, has done a wonderful job in handling many of the government-related tasks given to the commission.
Lady Ayaka Kamisato manages a lot of the affairs of the clans and serves as a more public facing figure for the commission. She's well regarded within Inazuma for her poise and grace and has perfectly fulfilled her role in being an organizer and planner several times over.
I've been lucky enough to have earned the role of Chief Retainer to them both, so I'm often tasked with keeping the estate running while they're busy with their tasks. It's a huge honor, considering I haven't been in Inazuma myself since birth.
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Incredible...! So you've got a pretty important role, huh? That's so cool! Your job sounds incredible! From how enthusiastic you sound while explaining it, I can tell you must really enjoy your duties a lot. I love that!
Just hearing all of this has definitely made me want to visit Inazuma! I hope one day I'll get the chance to ... it's been so long since I left Mond! As much as I love Mond, there's just something so special about visiting a new place! My Grandfather is from Liyue, but I haven't been there in such a long time. It seems that you and I both know how it feels to be connected to two places.
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I enjoy them immensely. I couldn't imagine myself doing anything else by this point.
But you should come to Inazuma! I'd be happy to show you around to all the best spots.
[ And quietly hide away the darker sides of Inazuma that weren't as friendly to foreigners, but she didn't need to know that part. ]
[ Her having roots in Liyue though... that is quite the interesting surprise. And she's right, it does pluck at a part of him that feels a bit of relief in meeting someone who carried a similar feeling to him in having two places in Teyvat they felt close to. ]
Seems like we're two peas in a pod there. But Liyue's not too far from Mondstadt, right? You could make a visit out there.