A Single Spark (Scaramouche x Reader)

Chapter 25: The Diamondback Battalion

Okay quick note: WE GOT TO 7k WOOOOOOO

Ahem moving on

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You woke up to the Alcor jolting against the docks of Liyue Harbor. You were alone up in the crow's nest, so you assumed that Kuni was on the deck below. You got up and stretched, letting the morning sun shine on your back. Then, you jumped over the rail and climbed down the rope ladder.

"Good morning, (n/n)," Kazuha shouted, tossing you a sunsettia. You smiled and wave before biting into the sweet fruit.

"Hey, kiddo," Beidou called. "I'm putting everyone to work until lunchtime. Can you please carry some of these boxes to the warehouse?"

"Sure thing," you said, before picking up a couple crates. It's awkward, but since you're a lot stronger than a typical human, you could pick up twice the average weight. You stared  humming a song you picked up in Inazuma as you made your way to the warehouse.

"Is that from the Alcor?" a bodyguard at the warehouse asked. He's big and burly, but not very intimidating.

"Yep!" you said.

"Alright, drop them off in the back, and label them. Someone will sort it out later." you walked up the steps and set the crates in a corner before writing out a label.

This easy work continued until about noon.

"Great work, kiddo," Beidou said, ruffling your hair. "I'll see ya soon," she said, winking. "Kuni is waiting at Wanmin Restaurant. Lunch is on me."

"Thank you, Beidou," you said before waving goodbye. You extended an arm to the crow's nest, where Kazuha is. In response, the wind blew a red maple leaf splat on your face, and even from this distance you could hear Kazuha snicker. Gee, thanks.

You met up with Kuni at the Wanmin Restaurant, which wasn't really that far away. When you got there, the shrimp slid down a plate of Jade Parcels. He nodded hello because his mouth was full.

"Wow, you're hungrier than normal," you remarked, laughing. Kuni turned to you, swallowed, and said irritably, "Yeah, well, Beidou made me clean the Alcor ALL DAY!" Then, he shoved a bite of fish in his mouth.

"Let's start heading to Wangshu Inn after this," you suggested before putting a Jade Parcel in your mouth.

"Mhm," Kuni agreed.

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You made it to the Inn at dusk, and headed up the creaky elevator. Verr Goldet caught you heading in, clearly recognizing you.

"Welcome, travelers!" she said.

"The moon is full tonight," Kuni remarked.

"It's not the brightest I've seen," Verr replied.

What are they doing? DID YOU NOT GET THE MEMO ABOUT THE CODE???

"Oh? Where did you see that?" Kuni asked.

"On the eastern shore, up on the lookout cliff," Verr stated. Kuni tipped his hat and headed upstairs with you following behind him.

"What was that all about?" you hissed, annoyed.

"Beidou said it would be safer if only one of us knew," he whispered back. You scoffed.

You entered the upstairs lobby, then a side door. After that, Kuni ran his hand along the wall and hit a groove in the wood. The wall swung open, and he hurried you inside.

There were five people all around a humongous table. There was a 3-D map of Teyvat stamped on it. So this is what battle planning is like? The five people looked up, and you suddenly felt very small. You didn't mind attention, but it has to be on your terms. This was not on your terms. On the other hand, Kuni was having confidence flow off of him in waves. He strutted forward with you following behind.