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𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 8: 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒜𝒹𝓋𝑒𝓃𝓉𝓊𝓇𝑒 𝐵𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝓈!

✧˖°࿐ They were in Wolvendom at this point, getting closer to their destination. It had been awkward silence, at least for Ganyu, the entire walk so far.

"Um, about the other thing... that I need help with..."

"Hmm?"

"Do you happen to know anything about like... souls and possession?"

"You wish to return that body to the real Ganyu."

"Yes! Though I've made friends, I feel like Ganyu deserves to have her life back, I don't even know where she is."

Dainsleif glanced over to her, "I don't know much, but there are a few pieces of knowledge I have that I believe can help."

"Really? What is it?"

"If someone is possessed, then there are three things that can happen to their soul. First, their conscious and soul lay dormant in their body. Second, the soul can be pushed out of their body, either into the possessor's body or somewhere unknown. Lastly, the soul is destroyed, with no chance of return."

Ganyu's eyes widened in horror, "She... she might not be able to come back?"

Dainsleif nodded grimly, "That is a possibility, yes. I think that would only happen with a hostile takeover, though. My memory on this aspect might not be accurate, so do not take my word with certainty."

She shook her head slowly, "I guess you're right but it's just- I feel like i'm stealing her life away from her. It's... hard. Really fucking hard. Knowing this isn't your life and someone else should be living it."

Ganyu scoffed, "I probably sound pathetic. I barely even know you and I'm venting all my problems to you."

"Considering the special situation you are in, it is understandable. Just do not let it distract you when necessary."

"Mmhm. Thanks for putting up with me."

Dainsleif didn't respond. They continued the walk to Old Mondstadt.

"Hey, Dainy Boy?"

He grunted.

"What're we gonna do about the Abyss Order in Old Mondstadt?"

"Do you remember who was controlling Dvalin?"

She stopped in her tracks, Dainsleif stopping a few steps ahead of her, "I think it was a cryo Abyss Mage? It might've been hydro... but just like, mainly aim for the pyro one I guess. One less Mage to deal with."

Dainsleif gave a sign of affirmation, then continued walking. Ganyu jogged to catch up with him, and the silence continued. This time, though, it was no longer awkward.

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ . :☆ﾟ. ───

They had reached the bridge where the Abyss Mages were previously talking. Unlike in the game, there was no wind barrier around the edge of the area.

"It's been a long time since I've been here."

"The last time was when you were traveling with Aether, right?"

"Yes. That was... a long time ago though."

When Ganyu stepped onto the bridge and from out from under the cover, she was almost blown off. Dainsleif grabbed onto her arm and pulled her back up.

"Be careful. I'd rather not see you as nothing more than a blood stain on the ground."

"Yeesh. That's gruesome."