[ The Hidden Archon ]

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『 Her smile screams sadness 』
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⪻ Aether ⪼

" She seems to be recovering now, but Paimon is curious to why she was there in the snowy mountains? " Paimon said as she floats around the unconscious girl we saved earlier. Though I could agree with Paimon, why was she even in that cold region without a proper clothing?

As I was cooking some soup for her to eat once she woken up, I noticed a (F/C) butterfly flying around the mysterious (H/C) girl like how Paimon does. I was curious because butterflies don't appear at night that often and especially circling a girl.

" Huh? The butterfly is glowing!? " I looked at the butterfly and what Paimon said is true. The butterfly glowed in a bright (F/C) color and faded like dandelions being blown by the wind.

Groans from the girl was heard as we both looked at her. She has a nice shade of (E/C) eyes that I could get lost in- wait what was I saying?

" Ah! You're awake! Paimon is glad to see you woken up! "

The girl looks at Paimon then to me. Her curious eyes wanders around until she slightly looked down. Her expression seems neutral but why does it radiate sadness? Has depression gained controlled of her and tried to end herself on the cold snow?

" Where am I? " I froze on the spot as I heard her voice. Why does it feels like home? Why does it feel like mom and dad's warmth? Why does it feel like I'm with my twin?

I stayed quiet for a minute as Paimon introduce the two of us.

" Well, you're in Teyvat! Paimon's name is Paimon and this is Aether! We're traveling buddies! "

I tried to hold my laugh when she said traveling buddies. I still consider her as emergency food though, just in case I don't have any supplies anymore.

The (H/C) haired girl smiled as she sat up and wraps her body on the cloth we found nearby for warmth.

" I'm (Y/N), nice to meet you two! " Her smile. . . it's pretty in all but it's so sad. Her smile didn't radiate the usual happiness that smile brings.

" AETHER! THE SOUP! "

" HUH!? "

" Eh? "

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