Opening 2
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It has been two days since the whole Starsnatcher debacle, as Lucius and Paimon are now in Pearl Gallery, though the story of how they're even able to get inside the ship by invitation is a whole different story in itself.
Lucius knew that the Pearl Gallery functions as a brothel and casino after reading about the ship on the Feiyun Slope Bulletin Board, though Paimon remains ignorant to its true nature.
Lucius: Paimon, remind me why the heck we're in Pearl Gallery?
Paimon: Because we never got to relax in this place after the lengths we went through just to get an invitation to be here yesterday!
Lucius: I mean... the guests are relaxing alright.
Lucius says cautiously, trying not to reveal the true nature of Pearl Gallery to his oh so innocent friend.
Paimon: Wait... is that...
She points to a familiar person sitting on the table, sipping tea with the fellow customers, two males and one female.
Lucius: ("Zhongli? I... I don't think he's the type to bet in the casino or visit a brothel, so why the heck is he here?")
Lucius ponders in his head as Zhongli turns around.
Zhongli: Oh? I didn't think I would see you here.
Lucius: Same here.
Wanyan: Are these two your friends?
The lady known as Wanyan asks curiously.
Zhongli: Yes, I had the fortune of meeting them not too long ago. They are quite a knowledgeable and talented pair, and a pleasure to be around.
Paimon: Aw thanks!
Zhongli: Lucius, we were just discussing the history of Rex Lapis. Would you like to listen?
Lucius: Uh... sure.
Hanxue: This good sir seems to not appreciate the almighty power of the Lord of Geo. As a professional archaeologist, I am to correct some of his erroneous views.
Lucius: Uh... no one knows better than him... But okay.
Paimon: So, you're discussing about the history of Rex Lapis, what part about him are you discussing right now?
Hanxue: We are discussing the whereabouts of the first Mora.
Paimon: The "first Mora"?
Yixuan: As everyone knows, the Lord of Geo taught the ancient people of Liyue the craft of smelting, creating goods that allowed them to develop trade with the early nations of that time.
Yixuan: Today Liyue holds the sole right to cast Mora in the entire continent of Teyvat. The world's very first Mora should have been cast by the hands of the Lord of Geo himself thousands of years ago.
Wanyan: According to my research — as well as my own hypothesis — I believe that this coin of unique historical significance has been passed down secretly through the years as a kind of token.
Wanyan: For example, perhaps the Qixing who control Liyue use it in some kind of unknown ceremony they hold when they come to power...
Hanxue: No, no, no... My research indicates that the first Mora coin is not such a simple thing. Mora is a catalyst — this we all know. Even today, Mora is used in the mystic arts for its curious properties of weapon enhancement.
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Fanfiction"We were just orphans... living by the day with no purpose or goal, and now we're here, separated. We had no time to say goodbye... so let's not call it that." Lucius, a 19-year-old boy, having lived a life full of hardships, is mysteriously transpo...
