Albedo and Sucrose have worked together for years, him as the Chief Alchemist of the Knights of Favonius, and her as his assistant. Sure, Sucrose blushes whenever Albedo bumps into her, and Albedo has pages of sketches of Sucrose. But that's perfectly normal. They're just good friends, and they are, after all, the same age. Except, Albedo needs Sucrose to accompany him on a journey to Liyue, to help the Feiyun Commerce Guild establish a branch of alchemy there. With things like stray hilichurls, single beds at the inn, and beautiful new scenery, Albedo and Sucrose might just have a change of heart. Cover image does not belong to me.