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The Unfathomable Sand Dunes.
The next morning, after a sumptuous breakfast that Cloud Retainer prepared with her culinary device, they prepare to depart for the desert, under Cyno's instructions and recommendations.
When everything is ready, Cyno teleports Chan first, as he is very insecure with teleportation and doesn't dare to take more than one person. Upon reaching Aaru village, Chan comes back to Mt Aocang to teleport the rest. They appear by the other end of the bridge that leads to the village.
The heat is dazing, but at least there is not a sandstorm ongoing.
First of all, Cyno takes them to the small house he owns in the village and unlocks the door. Done that, he gives a tour that lasts approximately 5 minutes, since there is pretty much nothing to see beside the small market and Candace.
While Cyno shows the place, an old man from the Akademiya recognises him and promptly approaches. He tells Cyno that the sage has forbidden researches and scholars from going to the desert to investigate ruins and pretty much begs Cyno to go photograph something for him.
Cyno is reluctant and tries to reject the proposal, but both Chan and Cloud Retainer convince him to accept: after all, he promised Xianyun to show her the technologies of the ancient desert people, he sure can't do that in that small village of peasants.
But there the problem arises: regardless of how light hearted they might be on the task and how confident of their own skills, they simply can't bring two such small children where there might be to fight. Not without Zhongli's shields to protect them.
Thus, Xiao is forced to stay in Aaru village with the children while the others depart for the open desert.
When everything is ready, Cyno teleports Chan first, as he is very insecure with teleportation and doesn't dare to take more than one person. Upon reaching Aaru village, Chan comes back to Mt Aocang to teleport the rest. They appear by the other end of the bridge that leads to the village.
The heat is dazing, but at least there is not a sandstorm ongoing.
First of all, Cyno takes them to the small house he owns in the village and unlocks the door. Done that, he gives a tour that lasts approximately 5 minutes, since there is pretty much nothing to see beside the small market and Candace.
While Cyno shows the place, an old man from the Akademiya recognises him and promptly approaches. He tells Cyno that the sage has forbidden researches and scholars from going to the desert to investigate ruins and pretty much begs Cyno to go photograph something for him.
Cyno is reluctant and tries to reject the proposal, but both Chan and Cloud Retainer convince him to accept: after all, he promised Xianyun to show her the technologies of the ancient desert people, he sure can't do that in that small village of peasants.
But there the problem arises: regardless of how light hearted they might be on the task and how confident of their own skills, they simply can't bring two such small children where there might be to fight. Not without Zhongli's shields to protect them.
Thus, Xiao is forced to stay in Aaru village with the children while the others depart for the open desert.
1 | Feb 12th 2024 15:02
"He might have arrived. We'll find out as we return to Liyue.
Nanny? I'm the vigilant yaksha..." He blinks, not sure what it means.
"Leave it, Yang." He places back the object. "Let's go the way he pointed." He aims to get going.
WooPil. «I… I will eat them if you don't like them…» he murmurs.
«We can't go back without mommy! We have to wait for her first and then we go to Liyue all together.»
He blinks. «Is that how you call nannies in your language?» Nannies have to be very vigilant!!
«But I want it…» He starts to cry once again. In Zhongli's absence he is worse than Lu in Rex's absence.
He gives WooPil a glance, already mentally thanking him. "I'm certain that won't be necessary.
Your mommy knows how to return to Liyue on her own, she could just fly back. And she will, she wouldn't abandon her home.
Maybe?" The famous and badass nanny yaksha.
"When your father will be here, walk by it again and ask him to buy it." He proceeds towards the inn and walks inside, asking for a room.
He frowns. «But she has to take me with her! I… I didn't have the time to speak to her about… that…» he mumbles.
«You took care of many children before? Of it's your first time?» Dusky Ming!!
He keeps crying all the way to the inn, making the usual fuss.
WooPil. He keeps looking down. It's definitely not the most pleasant holiday he has had so far…
''What do you need to talk to her about? In any case, we'll return to Liyue and you'll have your chance to talk to her.
First time, that I remember.''
He tries to remain calm at all his crying. Eventually they reach the room, he ensures everything is safe for the children, locks the door then leaves the inn from the window.