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“Oh that’s right, we did leave our parents behind didn’t we.” Diluc spoke now realizing that this little mission of theirs was in fact a game. Ah, he was having so much fun that the consequences of his action were a mere afterthought. Of course Diluc himself would receive a scolding once he returned as well, but it wouldn’t be right if SHE had gotten one too on his behalf, which is why he secretly chose to be her strength, her shield.

With a grin on diluc’s face, one on kaeya’s as well they would both nod in agreement when it came to escorting her back towards their family. “Come, let us depart. Thank you very much Ms Lawrenece.” Diluc said politely as he led them out of the favonius headquarters and into town where they were reunited with their parents. Oh there was that look of disappointment on their faces but Diluc will just deal with the discipline later.

“Mrs Gunnhildr, Please don’t punish Jean for my behavior. I have been rather deplorable and as the eldest I should have known better. I was impulsive and simply wished to spend some time with both Jean and Kaeya before my studies and etiquette classes would claim my hours.” Senior Ragnvindr saw the fact that Diluc was willing to take the blame for both of them to shoulder the burden for his friends. That was the first sight of a rather wonderful leader.

Part of Jean wanted to turn the other way when she saw the look of disapproval of her mother. Oh the lecture she would get later about not being a proper lady and therefore not a proper representation of the Gunnhildr clan. As they approached Jean quickly looked down to her garments to inspect if they were dirty or torn. The last thing she needed was an added lecture on clothing. Luckily for her it did not see like she was in complete disarray despite the climbing expedition she had created. 

As Diluc took the lead her face reddened, she knew it would be useless for her to try and intervene as Diluc seemed quite set on taking the blame. She watched his calm demeanor before looking to her stern mother. “While I appreciate the sentiment Mr. Ragnvindr your actions do not also excuse the actions Jean took. If she is to be a representative of the Gunnhildr’s she must be accountable for her own actions.” The elder Gunnhildr then turned to her daughter, “Perhaps we need to find you stricter etiquette lessons like the ones at the Ragnvindr estate because clearly yours aren’t taking and the young Ragnvindr seems to be quite adept with his etiquette.” Jean looked to the ground, the duties of her clan always seemed to weigh on her in times like this. 

“Then I die.” It was simple as stating a fact, he would be the last of his brethren that had fallen and it was not a concept he feared, if he could gasp his final breath on the battlefield then he’d lived a fulfilling life. But right now..dying in the presence of so many that cared for him? No, he refused to let this be the end..for his death to be the reason their smiles disappeared. The adeptus was more than ready to simply use his connection to the wind and swiftly leave the area but the woman had quite the grasp on him.

“Stubborn woman.” He scoffs before sighing softly in defeat. “Fine, stay close but not too close.” She might be a vision bearer but there was still no telling just how much malevolence that vision could repel until his karma would eat away at her sanity and destroy her from the inside out. Now Xiao took a hold of her as they both swiftly vanishes from the area only to reappear back into the wilderness, an hour hike converted into mere seconds thanks to his adeptal speed. 

“These are the battlegrounds in which that horrible war took place, the area where gods waged war for land, the very war in which the ‘late’ Rex Lapis became victorious. “Stay on your guard.” Said Xiao as he removed himself from her, taking light footsteps forward. “This is something I could have accomplished on my own. Why did you insist you tag along? Don’t you know you’re only potentially bringing harm unto yourself?”

If the situation was not so serious Keqing might have smiled at Xiao’s defeat against her stubbornness. But instead she was still concerned. Then I die. It was not a statement the woman wanted to hear from him. His savior complex... no, his feelings of debt were too much. For him to trade his life on a whim hurt her. “I refuse to let you die...or at least not die alone.” She was not naïve, death was a familiar foe always lurking just out of sight. How many times had she almost become one with death over the years. Keqing was still haunted by the battle with Osial. While she put up a brave front things and almost gone very differently for her. The Adeptus in front of her was the reason she was still standing, he had stepped in when a Fatui member almost stabbed her from behind and then when the platforms fell he had been the one to grab her and she her to safety. Xiao might have a debt to Rex Lapis but she had a debt to him. 

As the wind whipped against her face she had no choice but to close her eyes and bury her face into his neck for protection against the brutal speed. While it was not the first time he had carried her, they had not covered this much ground before. When they finally came to a halt she carefully opened her eyes. Her grip on Xiao had become like iron and she slowly removed her grasp a little worried that the travel might make her fall over but it seemed she was in truth fine. 

As Xiao explained where they were Keqing could not help but glance around. It seemed so desolate now, it was hard to imagine that this indeed was where the gods had once battled. She slowly looked back to Xiao, he had fought here too all those years ago. She knew better than to ask him about it, that he would chastise her for asking. As he mentioned to stay on her guard the weight of her sword felt heavy. Keqing’s eyes narrowed at him at his questions, “Just because you can do it alone doesn’t mean that you should. The same could also be said about you. You were already bleeding and could possibly have a concussion. I’m not going to leave you to your own reckless devices. I don’t care that you’re an Adeptus, you don’t have to do everything alone.” After all this time did he really not realize he was important to him? And they said adepti were wise. 

“Well excuse me that I don’t know your friggin’ name. Or do you prefer I call you toots instead?” He spoke with a harsh tone as his temper had gotten the best of him as well. It was as if two flames had met with one another, though there was something that he sensed..something ‘demonic’. It was probably him getting used to the demonic heritage he’s been ‘blessed’ with, his eyes began to look around and the only thing he could see were a few formally dressed men in black slowly approaching them. The triads? No, he’s gotten rid of them just last month, this was probably the mafia..or yakuza. But as they came closer he noticed even from the distance that they seemed fixated on the female.

Holding the oranges rather close before a serious expression appeared on his face. For all he knew these people could be her subordinates and now she could be planning a sort of ambush against him, but Yusuke decided that it would be best to give her the benefit of the doubt. “So, princess, are these guys a part of your harem or what?!”

The young woman narrowed her eyes at the man before her suggesting such pet names. Before she could answer the men in black were becoming much to close for her comfort. She almost missed the ridiculous notion that these men were part of her... harem. Mio wanted to scream at him and she would have but instead she threw the orange past the mans head at one of the approaching men. Was it her best plan? No. But it would buy a few moments at least. She was about to take off when she realized leaving someone behind was not the best idea. Especially when he had seen her. 

“Ugh, come on.” She grabbed onto his sleeve pulling him with her in an attempt to get away from the now orange pelted men. “We can’t let them catch up to us.” The redhead huffed trying to find anywhere that they could duck into to avoid being caught. 

“You misunderstood me, my lady.” The young man then clears his throat as he now stands before the young woman. “I was under the impression that you would be far too busy to indulge in festivities.” spoke the scarlet haired man as his ears caught wind of her asking him about Xiao lanterns but before he’s even gotten the time to answer she simply takes him by the arm and pulls him through the streets until they’ve arrived upon a table to construct one of these lanterns. Then she asked him about a wish he must have, that was easy enough. His wish was that this world was cleansed..no, purged from the scum that festers within it. The innocent should not know terror, they should not have to wake up in the morning with the anxieties of whether or not their children would be safe whilst playing outside. 

But of course he couldn’t just simply wish for this outloud, it was rather far from the ‘festive’ mood, not to mention he wouldn’t wish such a thing upon an inanimate object, this was something he would bring about himself, with his own blood, sweat and tears. Though, he still owed her an answer as his eyes studied her movements, unloading her bags and removing the materials from within them. “I’m pretty sure I’m rather content with all that I have but for the celebration’s sake I think I have one.” A safe wish nonetheless. Diluc would embody this future lantern in the making with the wish of a wonderful harvest.

Keqing smiled, he was always so formal. “While true, I don’t usually get away from the office what kind of person would I be if I didn’t at least make an appearance at the festival? We all take some time to enjoy the festival, in some capacity at least.” She couldn’t help but think of Ganyu who was probably running around this very moment. “Everyone works so hard to put this festival together taking a moment to enjoy it honors them.” She pulled out the paper, string and some dowels before looking over at Diluc.

“Now, what you’ll want to do...” She explained the process of making the lantern carefully to Diluc letting him watch the movements she made to create the lantern. When she was finished she smiled, “See, not too bad! We have plenty of materials so don’t worry about not getting it perfect the first time.” The buzz of Liyue during the festival always tended to put the Yuheng in a good mood. She was ahead of schedule per usual but of course her venture would put her behind her year lead on projects but nothing a few overnights couldn’t fix, plus playing host to Diluc was an important matter. 

Stubborn, if there was ANY word that would directly describe this woman in her entirety it was the word stubborn. He felt her grip upon him and as much as he tried to shirk her grasp away she would only prove to be more persistent to ensure she keeps a tight grip on him to prevent him from traversing through the wind with his prominent speed. He gazes into her eyes with a stoic expression listening to what she had to say, yes she had a point that the festivities were for him, a celebration of his birth. A stupid idea, but within his very soul he appreciated the notion. They even got Rex Lapis (currently disguised as Zhongli) to attend his bash along with the workers of the wanshu inn. There weren’t many people and that was the way he liked it, a great way to ensure his karmic debt did not afflict the people in the vicinity.

“Hmgh..” He grunts under his breath, what good would telling her be? If his hunch was correct then this was an enemy that’s been around far before her time, which made it his cross to bear. “I heard a voice in the back of my mind, the voice of an old god that I thought was once vanquished. However, it seems that hatred that festers within his tormented soul found its way to me, another being tainted by darkness, a walking embodiment of sin.” That was all he really COULD tell her. “I must go to the place where the war took place, where he was slain to make any more sense of this situation and I need to go there alone, though if you persist of coming along then remain near at a safe distance.”

Keqing looked at Xiao disapprovingly. In her mind she was also scolding Zhongli because clearly he allowed Xiao to think he could handle everything on his own. She clicked her tongue in annoyance still not releasing her grasp on him. “You are not going alone.” While keeping one hand still on his arm she raised the other up carefully to check if his head as still... bleeding, if you could even call it that. The “blood” which poured from Xiao was not what Keqing had expected it was not red like the blood of humans, but was the embodiment of the karmic debt. She wasn’t even sure if there was a real way to stop such bleeding, would treating it like a human wound even work? “You state that it’s an old god, we have already faced that together once. Plus what happens if you fall again and you’re alone?”

Prior to actually meeting the yaksha she believed in a world ruled by mankind and that it was time for him to rest. She still believed in such a notion but after meeting Xiao she quickly came to realize that would never happen. It was one of the things they clashed on. Xiao was set in his vow to Rex Lapis and Keqing was set in her vow to mankind. They were two sides of the same coin from different eras. 

The woman was not going to budge on this, the one thing they did share in common was their stubbornness, “Either you’re taking me or you’re not going because I won’t stop holding on to you.” The phrase sounded so childish that she hated it but it seemed to be the one thing keeping him in place which meant he was safe at least for this moment in time. 

I took a bit of a break from writing due to traveling for cons, then I got the flu, then more traveling. 

Nothing but the sound of laughter could be heard within the streets of Mondstadt as the trio continued their race. Because of Jean’s ‘fair play’ shortcut she managed to reach ahead of the boys even running through the halls of the HQ. Jean tagging the wall first, followed by Kaeya and then finally Diluc, the last one that was left to clean the stables once their session of training was over. “I can’t help feeling I was cheated.” Spoke Diluc, Kaeya chuckles before both hands are placed at the back of his temple.  

“And you young lady, you could have gotten hurt.” Said the scarlet leader as he pokes Jean’s forehead with a gentle poke, this was all great fun for the trio, however, they were in a serious place now and Grandmaster Varka was more than willing to remind them with a clear of his throat. The man had a rather masculine stature and a tone that demanded respect. Upon hearing the sound the grandmaster made, Diluc and Kaeya both turned and stood straight with one salute.

“Grandmaster!” They said in unison. Varka glares at them with disdain on his face before he instantly lightens up with a grin and pats Diluc upon his shoulder. “I saw the whole thing, be carefuly sir Diluc. It seems that your squires may eventually catch up to you someday.” That grin still on his face as he looks onto the trip with hope in his eyes. Diluc then turned to look at Kaeya and Jean. Even if he was the only one gifted a vision, he saw them all on equal terms because he had that much confidence in their individual abilities. “A captain can only be as strong as the unit that follows him into battle.” Said Diluc turning to face the Grandmaster.

“Well said Sir Diluc, now I do hope that the three of you try not to rush about the halls too much. Someone could get hurt after all.” After giving them a salute, the man then made his way back out, on his way to begin another expedition. “Whew, I don’t ever think I’ve been this intimidated.” Said Diluc as he chuckles sheepishly.

Jean scrunched her nose when Diluc poked it, “You’re just upset you didn’t think of it!” She teased. Before she could say much else she heard someone clearing their throat, she turned only to be confronted by the current Grandmaster. Her eyes widened clearly, feeling intimidated until the older man cracked a smile, “We will be careful Grandmaster.” She pipped in as Varka took his leave. She proceeded to give a salute and waited until he was out of range before she exhaled. She giggled a little at Diluc’s words. 

Kaeya again put his hands behind his head, “So now what are we going to do?” But before anyone could answer another pair of footsteps was rushing towards them. Rounding the corner was an out of breath Eula Lawrence. Jean looked at her with confusion but Eula began to speak, “There you are, your parents are looking for you Jean and Diluc…” She then noticed Kaeya, “And probably you too Kaeya.” Kaeya huffed a little with annoyance at being an afterthought. 

Jean shifted uncomfortably realizing that she would be in fact returning to her mother. She was absolutely going to be scolded for slipping away. Her mother would probably go on about how it is not right for a lady to just take. She glazed down realizing she had also gotten her dress dirty. She was going to be in so much trouble. “Where are they Eula?”

“Right by the fountain. Your mother doesn’t look too happy.” 

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It really brought him warmth to see how much she believed in him, and also the belief of the people in mondstadt. But that’s how it is, there were expectations of him, expectations that require nothing short of perfection and that was what Diluc gave. “An operation? And neither of you cared enough to include me. I hope the two of you aren’t crossed with me.” Spoke the smooth voice of another, cobalt hair and tanned skin. It was Diluc’s sworn brother Kaeya. A grin appears on Diluc’s face the moment Kaeya enters his visage, he was another person Diluc has so much faith in.

“Sir Kaeya, wel in my defense me and father had searched for you.” There was a pout on Diluc’s face, playful but it was rather visible right before Kaeya chuckles rather sheepshly. “My apologies, I was spending time with Charles actually. So captain, request for a mission briefing.” Kaeya knew better than anyone, when it came to these type of stunts Diluc was always so passionate about it. The young Ragnvindr clears his throat before pointing towards the Knight’s HQ. “Alright men, time continues to elude us leaving us with less than five minutes until class starts. Were this an escort mission then I’d advise caution and encourage a sluggish approach, but this, this is a time trial. Last one at the door will be made to clean the stables.” And with that Diluc rushes forward, Kaeya following behind  as the roar of laughter left them.

Upon hearing the other voice Jean turned with a smile, “Kaeya!” She had been wondering where he was when he had not arrived with Crepus and Diluc. When Diluc mentioned this was a time trial she knew she was about to lose. Kaeya was by far the quickest out of them all and she was not completely sure if she could outrun Diluc as he had some height advantage on her. Regardless she took off after the two, grinning despite the lead they already had on her. 

The trio continued to race through the streets. She noticed that Kaeya and Diluc took the stairs which provided her an opportunity to gain the lead. It was just her versus the wall, her climbing versus the boys running speed. She inhaled diverting her path away from the boy launching herself onto the wall, luckily for her her leap got her halfway up. Without sparing a moment she began to climb, putting everything she had into these moments to scale the wall. As she reached the top she turned her head noticing the red and blue approaching the top of the steps. 

“Not this time.” She landed on her feet continuing on to the HQ knowing the boys were right on her tail now. In a matter of moments they would find out whether or not her different path would be enough to win. But she was not in the mood to clean the stalls today.