Inside the Knights of Favonius office, Acting Grand Master Jean stood with her arms crossed, exhaustion written across her face as she leaned against the broad desk.
Her gaze rested on the clock hanging on the wall, her eyes betraying an anxiety she could barely conceal.
"Relax, Jean. They’re already at the door."
A mature, composed, and elegantly mellow voice sounded through the room.
It belonged to Lisa, the librarian.
She was leisurely flipping through the thick tome in her hands, every movement radiating an intellectual charm.
Beneath her extravagant purple witch’s hat, soft brown curls cascaded over her shoulders. Her features were as exquisite as a work of art, and although her emerald-green eyes appeared languid, they concealed a wisdom capable of seeing through almost anything.
She wore a fitted purple-and-white dress that accentuated her striking curves. Her long legs, wrapped in sheer black stockings, were crossed elegantly, while her entire presence carried the mature yet dangerous allure of a blooming rose.
Knock, knock, knock!
Amber politely knocked on the door before pushing it open and leading everyone inside. Kaeya followed leisurely at the very back.
"Amber, why aren’t the Traveler and the others with—"
Jean looked up at the sight of Amber, only to freeze before she could finish her sentence.
"Hello, everyone. It’s only been a few days, but it really feels like it’s been ages."
Just as Jean was about to ask what was going on, a teasing, irreverent voice came from the doorway.
Kamisato Satoru leisurely walked in with the rest of the group.
He carried himself as naturally as though he were strolling through his own backyard. That utterly carefree demeanor was enough to leave anyone speechless.
Jean looked helplessly at the ever-unpredictable Kamisato Satoru.
She knew perfectly well just how free-spirited this man was. It almost seemed as though there wasn’t a single rule in the world capable of restraining him.
"Welcome to the City of Freedom, travelers from afar. I am Jean, Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, and this is our librarian, Lisa."
Jean inclined her body slightly, placing her right hand gracefully over her chest as she introduced herself to the guests in a calm and courteous tone.
"I am Acting Grand Master Jean, and this is our librarian, Lisa," Jean repeated softly, her right hand still resting over her chest.
"My, what an adorable bunch of little cuties."
Lisa approached with a graceful sway of her slender waist, her affectionate tone making her sound exactly like an older girl next door who enjoyed teasing her juniors.
Lumine had long since grown accustomed to situations like this. Thick-skinned as ever, she stood her ground without the slightest change in expression, even studying Lisa with considerable interest.
Kamisato Ayaka, standing beside her, had yet to develop that kind of composure.
Her fair cheeks instantly flushed all the way to the tips of her ears, and her visibly flustered demeanor made her look both bashful and charming.
"Beautiful Miss Lisa, please accept this radiant golden-yellow rose as a small gift to commemorate our first meeting."
Kamisato Satoru deftly flicked his fingers through the air.
Like a magician performing a trick, he produced a bouquet of flowers in full bloom, fresh droplets of dew still clinging to their petals.
"In the language of flowers, it represents an everlasting smile..."
"My, what a little gentleman you are. You certainly know how to make a lady happy. In that case, I won’t be shy about accepting your thoughtful gift."
Lisa extended a delicate hand clad in a purple lace glove and accepted the flowers. A playful smile curved her lips as she let out a light, bell-like laugh.
"Acting Grand Master Jean, these dandelions dancing in the breeze were specially prepared for you. I hope you’ll like them."
Kamisato Satoru knew perfectly well that Jean, renowned throughout Mondstadt as the Dandelion Knight, would naturally have a special fondness for the plant that symbolized resilience and freedom.
"These are for me? Thank you so much!"
Looking at the cluster of fluffy little spheres before her, Jean’s previously tense and dignified expression finally softened.
Her fingertips gently brushed against the delicate flowers, undisguised fondness filling her eyes.
"Say, handsome, why are you wearing a black blindfold on such a bright, sunny day? Take it off and let your big sister get a proper look at that face of yours."
While Kamisato Satoru was handing over the flowers, Lisa suddenly slipped closer. Her fingers precisely hooked beneath the edge of his blindfold and gently tugged it downward.
As the black fabric slid smoothly around Kamisato Satoru’s neck, the Six Eyes he normally kept hidden were finally revealed in full.
They were like brilliant stars brought into the mortal world.
"My, I never expected such a handsome face to be hiding beneath that blindfold. You’re exactly my type, aren’t you?"
After examining him up close, Lisa couldn’t help exclaiming in admiration, genuine appreciation and curiosity shining in her beautiful eyes.
Far from becoming embarrassed by her teasing, Kamisato Satoru simply flashed a roguish smile and turned the tables on her.
"Well, if Big Sis Lisa thinks that highly of me, I happen to like you quite a bit too. How about we find somewhere quiet to talk about our dreams... and maybe have a more intimate discussion about life while we’re at it?"
Seeing that the young man hadn’t been frightened off in the slightest and had actually dared to flirt back, Lisa immediately found herself even more intrigued.
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