Teyvat's Secrets: Mondstadt's Caretaker

Chapter 2

"Master Valor..?" The Acting Grand Master called out his name.

The brown-haired individual smiled as he walked closer to her, "Hello~!" He greeted in a cheerful tone.

"M-Master Valor!" She exclaimed once more as she does the custom Knights of Favonius salute but shaking.

Valor laughed, "Jean please, there's no need to be so formal, it's just me after all." He reassured her.

"B-But... I.." She failed to come up with any words at this moment, stammering she didn't know what to do, but concluded to running up to him as she gave him a tight hug as well.

Valor chuckled, "You sisters are the same.." He said as he returned the hug, petting her on the back, it was only for a short period until they broke it.

"I- You left me speechless.." She said, "I knew you'd return one day or another, but this... I didn't expect it to be today."

"Was it that much of a surprise?" He questioned, "If I knew that these were your reactions, I would've come up with a better one." He chuckled.

She smiled, "It was only earlier that we were at the Plaza..." She spoke, "We were commemorating our memories with you... Master Diluc even brought your weapon.." She continued, "And now... this." She sighs.

Suddenly she changed her demeanor, a face of realization hits her, "Master! Your weapon!" She exclaimed, "I'll have the Knights return it here in the office right away." She added as she quickly turned.

"H-Huh?? W-Wait Jean-" Valor tried to stop her, but was abruptly stopped as loud knocks can be heard from the door.

"GRAND MASTER JEAN!" Someone yelled from the outside. Without a second to pass they immediately opened the door panting with looks of distress written across their faces.

Athos entered taking deep breaths in between as he spoke, "Grand Master Jean! There has been an occurrence." He said, "It's about Master Valor's Spear! It's been taken!" He yelled as he looked up only to see a familiar face behind Jean.

Valor only chuckled as he waved, letting out his arm forming his weapon with the yellow light, "Are you looking for this?" He questioned, "Aramis."

"M-M-Ma-Master Valor!!" He stammered as he yelled out his name, loud enough for it to be heard in the hallway. Causing the taupe-haired individual to laugh.

"Oops. Cat's out the bag it seems." He said as he tapped the butt of the spear on the floor, "I believe you can call off the search now."

"M-Master!" He still exclaimed as he stood up saluting, keeping his posture correct.

"Please... Aramis.. there's no need for that." Valor  said, "Let's just relax, plus I'm no Grand Master you don't need to get so worked up about it." He smiled.

"B-But Sir..." Aramis let out a defeated sigh, "Welcome home." He says as his confused face turned into a welcoming one.

Soon the other two guards in the hallway made themselves in as they were astonished to see their old master come back safely, and under their noses as well.

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"Jean... I appreciate the company and all, but weren't you still busy?" Valor asked as the two walked along the busy streets of Monstadt.

Jean shook her head, "This is far more important than a few paperwork." She replied, "You've just returned, and I wish to be by your side for a while."

"Is that so?" He replied rubbing the back of his head, "Well I do need some updates on what happened over the years of my absence."

"Certainly." She nodded, "Where do you wish to discuss the situation?"