The traveler receives a call from the lilac electro cat princess.
Yes, hello?
Oh, heya, Keqing!
What can I do for your highness today? Heh heh!
I'm only teasing.
Anyways, what's up? Usually, you don't call me unless you need som-yep, there it is.
Luckily, I have a commission down near the Lingju Pass, so I can swing by the mine and help you out. Yes… it's that dreaded Anemo Slime balloon again. I know you're probably terribly busy, but… do you think you could help me out with it? I'll buy you lunch afterwards! Promise.
Haha! What can I say, I like food. Wait… don't tell me…. Every time you commission me for a task, you always show up with a bag of food! I always thought you were trying to convince Paimon in order to convince me!
Yes, yes, I know I'm slow. Quite ironic, given my name, don't you think? Haha!
W-wait, wait, wait. Hold the phone! You made-huh? I said "hold the phone." Don't tell me someone else is holding it for you!
Hahaha! Hey, I got you to laugh! That is a win in my book, so I will take it!
Anyways, what I was about to say-or rather ask-was… you made all that food yourself? That's both impressive and touching. I mean… I always assumed you bought it locally or something, but… it's sweet to hear you went the extra mile for someone like me.
I gotta say, you did an incredible job. You must've really wanted me pretty badly. Hahaha!
No, no, not like that! "Wanted me" as in, you specifically wanted the best person for the job. Aka, me.
. . .
I'm getting the feeling like there's more to this than just you commissioning me for work. Don't tell me you actually enjoy hanging out, hmm?
Hey, hey, hey, no need to worry! I really enjoy hanging out with you too! I mean, since we're both bringing each other food, why don't we sit down for a picnic after we deal with the merchants and that Slime Balloon? Perfect way to wind down after a good day of hard work. And hey, if we waste enough time, we might be able to hang out long enough to watch the sunset together!
Woah, really?! You'd… you'd like that too…? Oh, c'mon, if you spend all your time working, you won't have any time to spend on the people you care about. And I care about you, so… I'd like to spend some time with you too.
Oh, thank goodness! You suppose you could squeeze some time in, huh? I'm going to help you relax if it's the last thing I do!
I mean, yeah, if a hug will help, then yes. What, you want a hug?
Hey, nothing wrong with it! Hugs are great! And with all the hard work you do for Liyue, you deserve all the hugs. I'm serious, you know.
Oh, right! I probably shouldn't take much more of your time. I mean, I still gotta head over there in the first place. Also, Paimon wants to know if you made anything for her. She's… she's a little disappointed because she too thought that you always cooked for her.
Oh, good! She'll be happy to hear that. But I think we should surprise her. You know how much she loves your cooking.
All right, I'm on my way right now! Don't worry, I'll be as Rapid as Wildfires!
HAHAHA! Don't worry, I won't collide with the fourth wall on my way over!