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ᴀᴄᴛ 1 - ɪɴᴀᴢᴜᴍᴀ ᴀʀᴄ 2

Chapter 8

TW: Blood, Assault, Obsessive behavior

"Hello Miya, how has your time in Inazuma been?" Ayaka asks as she plops down in the chair across from Y/N. She smiles brightly as she motions for Thoma to offer them something to drink. Ayato sits there uninterested in this whole thing, writing on a stack of papers in front of him as he listens into the conversation.

"It's been... Okay. Not my favorite to be honest, but it is very beautiful here." They say, slightly on edge with the way that she is looking at them, almost staring straight into their soul. She nods solemnly, before clearing her throat and continuing to speak.

"I'm very sorry for that–" Ayato slurps his boba. Shooting him a glance, she continues. "Sadly, the vision hunt decree and the Shogun's tyranny have driven away a lot of visitors. Hopefully you will find yourself more comfortable with us than with the people out there." She smiles sweetly before smacking Ayato's hand, reprimanding him for slurping his boba. "It is quite hot in here. You don't have to wear that face covering, you know?" Her cloyingly sweet smile seems... almost sinister?

She breathes in sharply when Y/N hesitates. They speak quietly, trying to keep their voice from wavering.

"... You won't hate me... Right?" Their voice cracks and they look up at the siblings. Ayato looks at them suspiciously, but says nothing. Ayaka grits her teeth slightly before smiling and nodding, hoping that Y/N will prove her suspicions. One of the sailors, without Beidou's permission, sent the two a letter. It talked about how a heretic going by the name Miya was coming to visit Inazuma.

Slowly, they take off their face covering, shifting uncomfortably in their seats, watching Ayaka and Ayato's reactions. Ayato simply stares at them, sipping on his boba before going back to his work, while Ayaka smiles. She quickly glances behind Y/N before smiling at them, even brighter than before. She clears her throat.

"D..." She breathes in sharply, trying to force herself to say it. "Divine Creator!" She grits her teeth slightly, her face forming into a slight frown. But other than that, she simply sits and waits for Y/N to speak.

"So... you don't think I'm an imposter..?" Ayaka rapidly shakes her head no before they continue. "Oh, thank you! You don't know how hard it is almost being killed 24/7. I don't get it? Anyways, I was wondering if you guys would help me? I've been trying to find a way back to my world."

Ayaka's smile drops slightly, despite her attempt to keep her appearance steady. At Y/N's inquisitive glance, she brightens it and speaks with a light hearted tone.

"Of course I don't. You didn't deserve that treatment," she takes their hands and continues, "and I'm so, so sorry that they would do that to you!" She waits with a baited breath for them to continue speaking, sparing glances behind them every few seconds.

"Oh thank you so much! I was wondering if there is any way you could give me some information on what the people in Teyvat think of me? It's really hard to tell, and although someone in Liyue told me something, I really want to know if in any way it's different here?"

Ayaka widens her eyes and nods as if this is a topic she's really interested in, before standing up and going to a large bookcase in the corner. She ruffles through the books before picking up one with a cover encased in gold. She approaches the table again, gently peeling the book's pages open and placing it in front of Y/N.

"People's beliefs often vary, both from person to person but also region from region. As an example, you probably heard that in Liyue they believe that... You created Teyvat. The people there generally worship you like a cult. Though other regions are generally less intense, Inazuma is not one of those places. The people here worship you with unwavering faith. They believe that Teyvat was made for you to enjoy, and not the other way around. Though only Celestia knows the truth. Honestly, it's really interesting how all the regions worhsip you, and a few people have gone and collected information about it. Here, take a read!"