The horseman's pick was a weapon of Middle Eastern origin used by cavalry during the Middle Ages in Europe and the Middle East. This was a type of war hammer that had a very long spike on the reverse of the hammer head. Usually, this spike was slightly curved downwards, much like a miner's pickaxe.

Day two of Windblume wasn't all too exciting. Albedo had suggested that they go on what's called 'outing' together without Klee so they could discuss some more theories that Viox might have. Albedo himself had a theory about a type of Golem he might be, but didn't disclose many details.

Viox huffed as she slowly unpacked her travel trunk. They may only have five more days until they headed out again, but unpacking now would help out with clearing all the summer clothes and adding in the winter ones. Something Viox had plenty of, though the clothes were very much different from her normal wear. Her button up tops would have to wait until she returned once more to Mondstadt, but she hardly minded much.

Her winter clothes contained many long sleeved plain colored shirts, most of them being a black or grey coloring. Some darker colored pants and thick leggings to help with moving about the snow. She did have some nicer snow boots that were lined with fur and had really sharp soles to grip not only ice but snow as well. They should hypothetically, keep her feet warm. Now her jacket was a bit out of place for most of her wear. The long coat reached her shins as it was a white color with black fur along the insides, cuffs of the sleeves, and the trimming of the hood. It was more form fitting as it was meant to keep the person warm and the cold and wet out.

Viox was lucky she was able to find one that didn't look bulky or too large for her little statue. This one fit as if she was merely wearing one of her normal shirts, and she was thrilled that it truly kept her warm. Now the last thing she really needed was gloves. If they were going to Dragonspine, gloves were a must to keep your fingers from freezing.

Viox stood up from her spot on the floor in her living room as she looked around for a moment. Where did she put her gloves? She remembered that Diluc had gifted her a set that was like his but with a pink underside. He thought it matched her hair so he had picked them up from one of his trips to Liyue. Viox had put them away for safekeeping, but where?

Her storage closet! Viox smirked as she grabbed her small stool from her kitchen before heading towards her storage closet. She had put them on the top shelf after she had gotten them so they were away from anything that could cause them to get tarnished. She quickly opened the door and set up her stool. Her eyes were set on the top shelf.

"I may be short, but I will get you down!"

Albedo stopped outside of Viox's front door. He was here to pick up Viox for their little outing. Violet had suggested it when he was waiting for Viox and Klee to come back with dinner last night. She had stopped by when she saw him alone, so they had talked for a moment before she said she would have Sucrose, who had gotten back to town a few weeks before he did, watch over Klee for the night. Albedo agreed as that would give Viox and himself some time to really talk about their theories before going back to Dragonspine and running some tests there fully.

So here he was, not all too sure if he should knock or just enter. Viox did say she would be home doing some unpacking and putting away her things. Albedo blinked as he knocked on her front door after a moment of thinking over the two options.

There was a sharp crash and a yelp, shortly after his knocking. Albedo stood for a moment before opening the door and rushing inside. Only to find Viox on the ground with what he could only call supplies for around the home. Cleaners, towels, and more covered her form as what mostly covered her was wine. The home was drenched in the smell of it as Albedo knelt down to look over her.

"Did you break any bones? Skin?" He asked

"Only my pride, and about three bottles of my infamous wine that I brewed myself a couple years ago." Viox replied

Albedo nodded, "You might be covered in glass shards. You'll need to bathe before we head out. I can attempt my best to pull any out of your skin if you have some."

"My clothes may have shards, but my skin does not. I'm okay there. Just help me up please?" Viox asked, a shiver went through her form

Albedo carefully helped the other to her feet. His dull eyes looked over her once more, she was lucky that she was fully covered. If her outfit had been any different, she might have been littered in small cuts. Some glass shards were embedded into her jeans, but Albedo made quick work taking them out before she attempted to take the clothing off.

Soon the other was in her shower. The water was running at full blast as Albedo quickly wiped down what he could and placed it back into what he could assume was her storage closet. He threw the towels into a pile so he could shake out any shards into the trash, but after a while, the broken bottle and glass shards were in the garbage. The wine was wiped up as the towels were put into a bin so they could be fully cleaned to get the smaller pieces of glass out of them.

Albedo blinked when a sharper knock tapped on the front door of the home. Viox was still showering, but it would be rude not to answer that the other was busy. He made his way over as the door opened. He paused as Knight Kaeya's form entered the home. When the Cavalry Captain turned. Their eyes locked.

"Ah Albedo, interesting to see you here?" Kaeya's voice was smooth

Albedo crossed his arms, "More or less. Knight Kaeya, Viox is busy at the moment, may I ask that you leave your message with me?" He watched the other merely brush off the statement, taking a seat on Viox's couch.

"Don't worry about me Albedo. Viox doesn't mind me relaxing here while she's bathing. Besides, I've seen more than my fair share of her naked from time to time. Nothing I haven't seen before." Kaeya chuckled out

Albedo took a moment, had Viox and Kaeya been in a romantic relationship before? She had never really spoken about her courting times, though Albedo never asked either.

"Do you mind for a moment as I go to relay that you are here and waiting for her? I am sure she wouldn't like a surprise." Albedo wanted to curse his dull sounding voice, he wasn't sure but something about Knight Kaeya being here set him on edge, even though he couldn't feel it emotionally, his body was reacting, his muscles were tightening and his jaw had started clenching. He wanted to try and relax it, but he wasn't sure why his body wouldn't listen.

Kaeya looked as if he wanted to say something but Albedo had already made his way towards the bathroom.

Knocking on the door, he waited for a moment, before opening it up, "Viox?" He called out to the other

"Hm? Albedo?! What are you doing in my bathroom?!" She shrieked a little in reply

"Knight Kaeya is here waiting for you." Albedo replied back, "Why are you yelling?" He asked

"Let's try the fact that you're in my bathroom while I'm completely naked?" Viox called out, "Now go! If Kaeya's here I need to rinse off and get dressed, I can't really do that with you in here!"

Albedo did just so, though he was a little lost on why Viox couldn't just get dressed in front of him. Females were an odd bunch.

Shortly after, Viox had left the bathroom. Her towel was wrapped firmly around her body as some water dripped onto the flooring as her hair was dripping still. Albedo watched as she went to her room. Soon after she had called for Albedo to help her with her hair. The Golem merely accepted the command from his researching partner. After a few short moments, he had helped her place it in a simple hair style he had seen her wear a few times, much like his but without the braids. Her hair clip that he had given her yesterday was placed where his was at the back of the head.

Now they were both settled in her living room.

"Kaeya? Can I ask the reason you're visiting so late? I thought you were busy this week?" Viox asked

"Oh well I happen to have tonight off. I had a question for you, though I feel as if Knight Albedo merely wishes my presence gone." Kaeya chuckled

Albedo wasn't all too sure if the emotion in his body was jealousy or not. He shouldn't feel so overprotective of having Viox's attention on him for the week. Yet, he felt a shot of what Rei had called it once, 'disappointment' going through him, as Viox stood up and led Kaeya into the kitchen to talk without Albedo there.

Albedo sat still, awaiting for their return. Not that he could do much, he had left his sketch pad at his office and didn't bring books with him to read. He wasn't exactly sure what to do to keep himself busy for the moment.

When the two did finally come back, Viox looked, nervous? Or at least that was the emotion Albedo was putting with how she was acting.

"Albedo? Can we take a rain check night? Something has come up and I need to think about some things." She asked, looking down at the flooring

Standing up, Albedo cleared his throat, "That is fine. I will see you tomorrow?"

"Yeah. Tomorrow for sure."