Genshin Impact Shorts

Hydro Dragon, Hydro Dragon, don't cry.

SPOILER: FONTAINE 4.2 ARCHON QUEST

"I must say, had it been within my rights, I would have loved to judge the Heavenly Principles themselves. Were they not guilty of essentially the same crime?"

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After saving Fontaine from its prophecy, Neuvillette finally is able to take a short break. Resting at home, Neuvillette pours himself a cup of Fontaine's finest water. A soft knock was heard at his door as he brought the cup to his mouth. He sighed as he placed the cup down while answering the door.

"Hi Monsieur Neuvillette, I brought you a little something!", The Traveller said as she brought out a beautifully packaged gift.

"Hi Traveller, would you like to come inside to take a rest?", Neuvillette smiled as he politely invited the Traveller into his humble abode.

"Sure, excuse me for the intrusion!", The Traveller laughed as she walked into his home, "By the way, Neuvillette, the gift is water from Springvale, Mondstadt!"

"Ah, that's good quality water! Thank you for the gift!", Neuvillette smiled as he motioned Traveller to take a seat, "Where's Paimon?"

"She just bought a new light novel from Inazuma and she wanted to read it, so she stayed back at our hotel.", Traveller laughed, "I've never seen her so invested in a novel before!"

"I see.", Neuvillette said as he poured a cup of water for the Traveller.

Traveller thanked Neuvillette as he took a seat beside her.

"Neuvillette, are you... okay?", Traveller faced Neuvillette.

Neuvillette looked confused before he realised what she had asked. He had witnessed the execution of Focalors, and the many things that had happened. Tears formed at the edges of his eyes, he blinked out of desperation to get rid of them.

"Of course, I'm... okay. I- I must be okay for the people of Fontaine...", Neuvillette began as light rain started to fall.

"Neuvillette...", Traveller's heart breaks for the Hydro Dragon, he had bottled up his emotions just as Furina did. She hesitated before pulling Neuvillette into a tight yet comforting hug.

"Traveller! I-", Neuvillette's voice cracked as a sob escaped his lips.

"It's okay Neuvillette, let it out.", Traveller gently caressed his back, "I know it isn't easy to witness that."

The light rain outside transitioned to a storm in the matter of seconds.

Neuvillette didn't return the hug, instead he buried his head into Traveller's neck and cried. His sturdy frame had transformed into that of a helpless child. Traveller continued to sooth Neuvillette until he stopped crying and had barely gathered himself. The Traveler released him from her hug and wiped his tears.

"Hydro Dragon, Hydro Dragon, don't cry.", Traveller smiled, "Let's fulfil Focalor's wishes for her shall we?"

"How... How did you know what she said?", Neuvillette's eyes widened.

"I have my ways.", Traveller smiled.