Even the stormiest of Sea's - Beidou x Fem! Reader

Chapter 8 - Travel Buddies

So, you and Beidou... ahem, and Paimon too, of course, had just addressed the dispute between the International Trade Center and Werner. Everything had taken a while, but with Thomas' aid, your experience in assisting others, and a few items you had gathered on your trips to both Mondstat and Liyue... yeah, and Paimon's... uhm... support... you had gotten it done, and now you three decided to try to depart once more, but they stopped you, and so you had to talk to Hiiragi Shinsuke but all he did was give you a bunch of ridiculous jobs, so you three were going to leave, but then a guard came for you. Stating that he had a letter from Ms. Hiiragi, his daughter.

You went to speak with her...

"A-Ah you've arrived, allow me to introduce myself, I am Hiiragi Chisato. This is... technically the second time we have met. It is a pleasure to see you again."

She said while looking at you causing you to chuckle and smile at her. Beidou looked at you with a raised eyebrow and a tilted head, wondering what she meant by 'second time we have met' to which you simply tilted your head in return with a smug, proud, smile.

"Wow, she's the daughter of the Hiiragi Clan alright..."

"I'm delighted to see you again, as well, Ms. Hiiragi." You said with a smile, placing you had on you chest. This caused her to chuckle and shake her head. "N..No need to be so formal - I've long marveled at your achievements... and at last we have the chance to meet."

Beidou and Paimon stared at you without saying anything, as if they were having an entirely other discussion. Both of them were irritated before Paimon said, "Is it just Paimon, or does something seem off here...?"

"The reason that I wanted to secretly meet you here is... Well, I feared I would never have another chance to discuss this with you... I should like to ask for your help with... delivering a letter."

Beidou noticed how you stared at Chisato with a sorrowful expression on your face, almost as if your heart was about to explode at any minute. She remembered what you had told her that night about how everyone would ask for your aid left and right but no one would help you, and she felt as if her heart was ready to break too. That defeated expression on your face hurt more than she could express.

"I'm leaving..."

"Ugh, Like father, like daughter. Couldn't you be more original?!" Paimon yelled, clearly pissed off. This caused Chisato to panic, shaking her head quickly. "N..No! You misunderstand me - please... allow me to explain..."

You were going to keep going but you felt a hand on your shoulder, looking back to see Beidou giving you a nod as if telling you 'let her explain.' You stopped in your tracks not turning around but looking over your shoulder at her. "Go on."

"I was hopping that you could deliver a letter to Narukami Island in my stead. It is to be given to Kojou Kamaji of the Tenryou Commission. My father has always forbidden me from communicating with him. He knows there are prospects for my marriage that would better serve him politically. But my heart is with Kamaji."

This caused you to ball your hands into fists. You knew she needed assistance and that what was happening to her was terrible, but you didn't want to help; all you wanted was to leave Ritou. But when Beidou smiled and nodded, you turned around and offered her the best compassionate grin you could muster.

"There is nobody on Ritou who would dare defy my fathers will, but you are outlanders - outlanders seeking to get to Narukami Island. It would be regrettable to let this opportunity pass..."