☆ - 𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐀𝐍'𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍 - 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐘 𝐅𝐀𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐂

18

At about four P.M. everyone was scrambling around to try and get ready. Freminet, who wasn't apart of any stage activity, was setting up a camera. Arlecchino ordered him to live stream everything for the dormitories, so he set it up as fast as possible.

Everyone who wasn't going still dressed formally incase they had to go.

Most were listening to Lyney talking about his magic tricks before the show. He was nervously blabbering about his tricks.

Venti went to watch with Heizou and Kazuha, so you decided to visit Navia and watch with her. She was baking muffins and occasionally giggling at Lyney fucking up a card trick.

You could see Childe and Greyson run around like idiots, trying to get everything under control before the show. Greyson seemed nice. You've never met him and you didn't know if you should trust him, but if your mother trusts him its alright... you suppose.

You comfortably sat on Navia's coach, the smell of baked goods roaming the room. Neuvillette and Wrio camped outside the place where the gala took place, incase of any danger.

When the clock hit five, it was showtime. Navia sat down and placed a tray of muffins on the coffee table. You both snuggled up to eachother and awaited the action.

. . .

"Citizens of Teyvat, We -The Fatui- Welcome you to..." Greyson was tasked to start the show. He was more energetic than usual, making the tension a little better.

The Tsaritsa sat on the highest seats. She's never seen outside her office or sleeping chamber. The only public event where she appeared was the Fatui's annual gala. Even then she doesn't talk.

The first part of the event included Columbina and Signora. Signora played the violen while Columbina hummed along with it.

There was always some form of music after the opening so the guests could get themselves ready for whats to come.

The Tsaritsa placed one of her legs over the other and proudly listened to her harbingers' giving her yet another work of art.

Afterwards was Lyney and Lynette's magic show. They did tricks and used their visions to accompany them throughout the show.

Next was the combat accomplishments then Teyvat Dark Glow's preview

. . .

You and Navia cheered The twins on as they mimicked what they had practiced. You could hear Heizou from a couple dorms away, yelling like a dad at a soccer match. Enthusiasm.

Navia stuffed a muffin in her mouth and breathed with delight. "These came our pretty good," She chewed. "Yeah, you should start a home-bakery." You took another. These were pretty fucking good. You looked at Navia.

"Tartag's about to start. Do you want so coffee?" She asked, getting up. "Yes, please." You smiled and looked back at the TV.

. . .

Childe walked onto the stage, dressed professionally with a suit and tie. He had a mic taped to his face and tapped on it to make sure it's working. He was the only one to use those so far.

"Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. I, Childe, am in charge of announcing the combat accomplishments and then a little something else, 'cause why not? Firstly, our traineës fought againts our older tropes as practice. After a few months of training they got a score of 1-2, losing. It's a big improvement." The crowd gave a small applause.

"Those who travelled north and out of the city, to our other base within the snowy depths, fought against our university's afterschool combat team. Not to dwell much on how great the university is, but it's run by our loving Tsaritsa. Thankfully she made it again this year." He glanced up a his archon for just a moment.