Opening 1
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Lucius: Paimon, can you remind me why we're back at the Fortress of Meropide again?
Paimon: We haven't finished our sentence, if you remember. Paimon thinks we have about a week left before we're officially cleared.
Lucius: (sigh) I was hoping that I wouldn't spend my day down in the Fortress...
Paimon: Come on, it's not the like the Fortress of Meropide is bad or super scary! This place really isn't that bad! You've got a set schedule, guaranteed food and board, and you can even buy all kinds of stuff with Credit Coupons. It's really no surprise that many people don't even want to leave.
Lucius: You can thank Wriothesley for that.
Paimon: He's definitely a pretty impressive leader. While he does look kind of intimidating, he's actually pretty easy to talk to once you've had a conversation or two with him. Paimon wonders how he's like with the people here... Do they also get the same guy we do, or is he a lot harsher with the bad guys?
Lucius: He has his ways...
Paimon: Yeah... He must be doing something right to maintain order here, while not making everything feel super oppressive.
???: Excuse me, did I hear someone there? Could you please do me a favour?
A voice calls out from a box nearby.
Paimon: Huh? Uh... Paimon could've sworn she just heard something...
???: Excuse me, is someone passing by? Could you do me a favor, please?
Paimon: Nope, Paimon wasn't dreaming. There's someone over there for sure, but... Paimon doesn't see anyone...
Lucius: They're in the box... oddly enough.
???: Ahh, thank goodness you heard my call.
Lucius: But why are you in there to begin with?
???: Uhh, it's a bit complicated... Can we not talk about that for now?
Lucius: Are you naked or something? Cause that would be understandable.
???: No, no, it was nothing quite that serious. I'd just like some help finding my hat...
Lucius: Your... hat?
Paimon: Why can't you look for it yourself? Wait, Paimon gets it! Something must have happened to your hair...
Lucius: You really don't need to spell it out.
Paimon: Sorry, sorry! So that's what happened... Paimon gets it now. Hehe, no wonder why you had to hide inside the box! Uh, you just need your hat, right? We'll get it back to you right away! What kind of hat was it?
???: I think you may have misunderstood me, but... (sigh) Never mind, please just help me find my hat. It's a soft and brown hat, with a bit of a brim. Nothing fancy. I think I probably lost it near the entrance elevator. It was getting a bit hot, so I took it off and had a quick nap. But when I came to, it was gone... It's really important to me, so your help would mean the world. I'll wait here for your return.
Paimon: Don't worry, we'll be back in no time!
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The two spend the next five minutes searching around the dormitories and administrative area, but fail to find the hat.
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Devil's Path (Genshin Impact x OC)
Fanfiction"This is our fate, brother..." Lucius's journey in Teyvat continues after solving the Fontaine crisis. With only two more nations left to visit, the secrets of the world continue to reveal itself, leaving a lasting impression on him. Along with that...
