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Three days after helping Sayu reach new heights, literally, Lucius is heading to the Kamisato Estate as he received an invite from Thoma.
Lucius: Wasn't expecting to invite only me to the estate. Then again, Paimon hasn't left the teapot since we returned from Enkanomiya.
Though he was initially worried, Paimon reassured him that she just wanted to relax from adventuring, which was a surprise to him.
As he entered the estate, he overhears a conversation between two samurais.
Kazumasa: Haven't seen Thoma in a while... Who knows what that guy's working on these days?
Furusawa: Probably something of the utmost importance, as ever... taking guests out for lavish meals, cleaning up around the house, the usual...
Kazumasa: We have people like that to thank for the decline of the samurai spirit in this day and age. If you're just gonna schmooze your way through every problem in life, you might as well put your blade on the scrap heap. It's like everything — use it or lose it!
Kazumasa: Also, I heard he's Mondstadt born and bred... just saying.
Furusawa: Oh, well, no wonder. What do you think Miss Kamisato even sees in that guy?
As they continue to talk bad about Thoma, Lucius was about to step in and talk back to the, but he hears footsteps approaching from behind.
He turns around and sees Thoma approaching while yawning.
Thoma: Sorry, haven't slept too well the last couple of days on account of all this rain we've been having. Wait, what're you all doing here? Has something happened?
Kazumasa: Hmph... we were just having a little chat on our break. It's time we were going — there's still lots to do. We're busy people, Thoma. You'd do well to grow a sense of urgency, too.
Thoma: Thank you gentlemen. I'll think about that when my vacation's over.
Kazumasa: Hmph.
The two samurai turn to leave.
Lucius: Hey.
Kazumasa: Huh?
Lucius: Speak bad about my friend again, and I assure you... I won't hesitate to break your kneecaps.
He turns around and glares at them, scaring them instantly.
Thoma: Lucius, come on now.
Thoma places a hand on his shoulder, calming him down as the two samurai walk away.
Lucius: You heard everything... didn't you?
Thoma: Yep... I sure did.No big deal, though. People like to criticize those who don't fit in. It's the same everywhere. If a little private gossiping helps them let off some steam, well, good for them. It does no harm to the Kamisato Clan. Wouldn't you agree?
Lucius: (sigh) You do have a point. Let them do them, and you do you.
Thoma: Exactly. Or live and let live, as they say. Today it's time for a hard-earned rest. There's been so much to deal with since I got out of Komore Teahouse — this vacation's been a long time coming.
Thoma: There's too much going on here. Let's find somewhere more peaceful to discuss the plan for the day. You're still my guest, after all, and I'd like to hear your ideas.
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New World (Genshin Impact x OC)
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...
