Prologue, Act II - For a Tomorrow Without Tears (Part 1)

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With the screen turning black, whispers began to ring within the theater from the recent viewing - some are still in disbelief that they are actually viewing the so-called fated future as their host told them.

"Well, that was... Interesting..."Kaeya said, emphasizing his last word, closing his eye - lost in deep thought from the previous viewing.

"Cat took your tongue, Cavalry Captain?"Eula asked, looking at Kaeya, crossing her arms with a brow raised. Kaeya just shook his head.

"No, still trying to grasp the idea that this is the future that we are witnessing."Kaeya opened his one good eye and looked at the Traveler and his companions with a look of interest," I am interested to see what sort of surprises they'll bring to the other nations..."

Furina is sitting on her seat, nervously fidgeting her fingers as she bit her lip and looked down. Many thoughts ran across her head, especially one particular thought - the future of Fontaine...

'Did I fail...? Was I unable to prevent the Prophecy from happening...? Gods, why am I thinking like this?!'

Neuvilette seemed to notice the Hydro Archon's nervous fidgeting as he cleared his throat to grab her attention," Lady Furina, something on your mind?"

Furina blinked for a moment before putting on the mask that she often wore and gave the Chief Justice a smile - but unbeknownst to her, Icarus knew the truth behind that smile.

"Why, I am more than fine, Neuvilette! Why would I not be?"She asked in a haughty and flamboyant manner, placing a hand on her hip. Neuvilette shook his head and turned his head back to the screen as Furina immediately dropped the act and looked back to the screen...

'Too close...' She thought melancholy...

Icarus looks at his watch and nods to himself, ready to begin the next quest as he typed on his laptop as the screen came to life.

[The scene begins in Mondstadt, mid-day. Aether, Kiran, Yūrei and Paimon were walking down the streets of Mondstadt, taking in the nice scenery of the city in the aftermath of Stormterror's attack]

Kiran:All right, let's report back to Jean about our success.

Aether:Got it.

[As they approach a building, they saw Jean speaking to a masked woman which made Yūrei scoff at the sight of the woman]

Yūrei:Of course they would want to get involved...

Everyone had the same thoughts in the room the moment they saw the Acting Grandmaster having a word with a member of Snezhnaya's delegates. Kiran crossed his arms and glared at the same woman in the room," Would it kill you people to stay out of any nation's affairs?"

Anastasia did not feel intimidated as she could only look at Kiran defiantly with an arrogant façade," And who are you to tell the Tsaritsa's envoys on what we must do?"

Kiran's eyes glowed red, which seemed to make the woman's heart stop for a moment when she saw that.

"You better keep that tongue of your's on a short string, Fatui scum."Kiran added in a low yet menacing voice, glaring at the Fatui diplomat and his hand was on his sword. Yūrei noticed this and his eyes widened in surprise, realizing what Kiran is doing.

"Or what?"She asked in a defiant yet tone. In the blink of an eye, Kiran was standing from his seat and pointed the Tsumi no Hōshū at her, it's blade was glowing in its crimson color. Anastasia's heart froze.

"Or I'll fucking hang you from where you stand!"Kiran shouted, his voice now deep and demonic. Everyone's eyes widened in surprise and alarm when they saw this. The tension within the theater was so thick that it can only be pierced through with a hot knife...

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