The Knights of Favonius Library,
Once the largest library in northern Teyvat, full of significant knowledge…
*A shame it was reduced to one-sixth of its original size following the "Great Fire of Fall Equinox.".
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Lisa had to admit that she grew quite attached to this place...
*Her workplace and the "Sanctuary of Knowledge"...
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The long hours she spent here,
The people she met and had discussions with…
*Even her task of making sure the books are returned on time…
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"Naughty boys who don't do what they're told need a little punishment to keep them in line"
"Oh Jean, you misunderstand me. That intoxicated fellow you witnessed last time was practically begging me to be shocked. It makes me wonder if some people don't actually quite enjoy getting—"
Heh, those were good times~
*A shame she wouldn't be able to do this again…
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The Library's Forbidden Section,
Hopefully it will be a great help in the future...
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-...Well, now that I made sure to organize everything, it's time to continue on to the other matter of today...-Lisa couldn't help but soon said, sounding and looking a little distracted as she looked around the library. She really quite liked this place...So peaceful and...-...I should really be going now. I have no time to be sentimental.
She decided, reluctantly moving her gaze away,
As she soon proceeded to leave the library...
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Her next destination:
The Alchemist lab.
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It was about time she talked to Mondstadt's local alchemists,
Chief Alchemist Albedo and Alchemist Emilia, about her "issue"...
*Thankfully, her plan needed only a small amount of preparations in order to work...
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Still, even with all the research she did beforehand,
She wasn't fully certain it would work and...
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"Albedo is quite the alchemist. Just say the word and he'll come up with a good solution. He's easy on the eyes too, just like you."
What she said to the Traveler before...
*Making sure to tease them while she was at it...
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Yes, Albedo would find a way for it to work,
And with Emilia's help, the plan would surely succeed...
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With both of their help, there should be nothing to worry about.
-Chief Alchemist Albedo, I refuse to follow your plan. -Emilia was currently saying, looking and sounding quite annoyed. -While I appreciate you taking care of my "flower garden" while I was away in Liyue, I am still their "parental figure" and as such have to occasionally check on their growth. I do not have time for any other "distractions" at this moment.
-Alchemist Emilia, while I understand your annoyance, you are the only one I can ask of this now. -Albedo answered, looking and sounding a little annoyed himself. -You know I cannot do this myself, nor can I ask Timaeus and Sucrose for help, as they are currently busy with their own projec...
-You can, yet you do not want to. Are you perhaps still paranoid after a certain Anemo Crystaltears theft...? You truly think it might happen again as soon as you leave the lab...? -The Alchemist interrupted him, looking and sounding a little mocking now. -...Besides, did you already forget Klee's recent request...? Do you need me to remind you of it or are you...?
-I remember her request. There is no need to remind me, Emilia. -The Chief Alchemist interrupted her, looking and sounding more annoyed now, as well as a little weary. -...As much as I would like to turn Dragospine into a winter resort for Klee's sake, now that the place is devoid of any possible treats, this matter is regretfully quite low on the importance list. -He explained in all seriousness, as well as some regret. -...Even if she would be overjoyed to have a snowball fight with everyone...
He couldn't help but add,
Realizing how happy she would have looked if...
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The "Special Tablets" supply that Collei had to take were way more important,
Yet, even Emillia refused to abandon her current project, in order to deliver the teen her new batch...
*Perhaps he should ask someone else to do this task, but whom...?
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"Actually, Chief Alchemist Albedo, there is someone who will surely help you out.", the Winds said moments later, sounding quite thoughtful, "That is, of course, if you also fulfill her request."
They mysteriously added,
Before becoming quiet once again,
The small exchange making Albedo quite intrigued...
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Yet, before he could ponder more on this...
Knock! Knock!
There was clearly a knock on the door,
Followed by a familiar voice...
-Chief Alchemist Albedo, Alchemist Emilia, I apologize for interrupting you, but there is something I need to discuss with you both. -Lisa said from behind the door, sounding quite calm and serious, before there were a few seconds of silence. -...This matter is really important and also quite urgent. -A deep sigh was soon heard. -...I would have informed you about this sooner, but sadly, this is not something I can really monitor. Thankfully, I already did most of the preparations and just need some help in order to complete it.
It was now about 6 minutes since she left the lab,
And Lisa was truly glad that the talk was quite short...
*She really didn't have that much time, after all…
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Thankfully, they also gave her some medicine for her "condition",
It wouldn't do for her to suddenly start coughing blood, after all.
*This should be enough for the next 24 hours tops that she has left...
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She was currently en-route to the Favonius Cathedral,
In order to ask Venti for help...
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He surely wouldn't mind bringing her to the Lawrence Estate,
As their cute Archon would definitely want to check on his "new child"s progress, as well...~
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But still, she decided to prepare him a special thank-you gift~
*An "offering" that he wouldn't be able to refuse~
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Hopefully Albedo's and Emilia's talk with Seamus and Frederica goes well...
*In order for her plan to work, their help will be...
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Oh, she already arrived to the Cathedral,
She was so preoccupied with her thoughts that she didn't notice...
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-Oh, Miss Lisa...? Is there anything I can do for you...? -Otto said as soon as she came near, looking and sounding quite serious, yet also a little confused. -...Apologies. seeing you here at this time of day is...
-It's quite unusual, isn't it...? If I was in your place, I would have been surprised too. -Lisa ended for him, looking and sounding a little amused. -...Truthfully, there is an urgent matter I need to take care of at the moment. If not for that, I would have stayed in the library.
She added in mock annoyance, hoping that he would believe the lie.
*And it seems like he did, as was evident by his currently sympathetic expression...
-...I can understand your pain, Miss Lisa. Having to do work that you don't want to and...-Otto's words suddenly trailed off, as his expression turned a little scared. -...N-not that I hate doing my duty, it's just that I am already standing here for hours, the sun is very bright and started getting in my eyes the last few minutes and I am so tired and hungry that I can't help but wish that the change of the guard happens soon...! -He started in some panic, before getting quiet for a few seconds, deeply sighing afterwards. -...Miss Lisa, please keep my last words a secret from everyone, especially the higher ups. I truly don't hate this job, but...Apologies for keeping you waiting with my complaining.
-Everyone needs to get off steam once in a while. Especially if their job entails just standing around in one stop, with nothing to do. -The Librarian reassuringly said, before her expression turned a little amused. This could be really helpful to her, right...? -Sure, I wouldn't tell anyone about your small "slip up". In return for a small request, that is~
She soon added, already having an idea in mind,
One that she was certain that Otto wouldn't have trouble fulfilling, at all...
*Well, perhaps it would be slightly embarrassing or an eerie-feeling, but otherwise...
-...What is your request, Miss Lisa...? -The guard asked her with some suspicion, as he was glancing her in the eyes. -If it has to do with the issue of borrowed books being overdue, I would require a list of people whom...
-I need you to order me a bouquet of 7 Cecilias from Floral Whisper, some pure white sheets from Mondstadt General Goods, and about 30 servings of Flaming Red Bolognese and 4 Zuckerkuchen from Good Hunter. -She interrupted him, upon taking out a Mora pouch from her Vision's "Hammerspace" and soon giving it to the now confused and slightly worried looking Otto. -...Please, do this request of mine as soon as you finish your shift, alright...?~