Work Text:
For the Traveler’s eyes only
Dear Traveler,
Thank you.
Thank you for freeing me from my gilded cage. In the Sanctuary of Surasthana, I was a prisoner in my own home, seeing the world through the eyes of my people. You showed me the outside world and helped me understand that you can only see the beauty of the world by seeing it for yourself.
Thank you for helping me overthrow the sages. Those nasty people who caused misery to me and plenty of my people, collaborating with the Fatui to replace me. You helped me and my people fight the Shouki no Kami and succeed in our endeavour.
Thank you for befriending me. You didn’t simply save me, then leave me to be Sumeru’s Archon on my own. You stayed by me and helped me adjust to my new role, and made sure that even afterwards, I’d never be alone.
Thank you for taking you with me on your adventures. Whenever I’m free, you let me come with you. Fighting enemies in domains to get artifacts, defeating bosses for items, or just exploring Teyvat with you—no matter what you’re doing, it’s always an enjoyable experience.
Thank you for helping me make so many new friends from all over Teyvat. Especially in my team.
Lisa, the librarian from Mondstadt, is a little bit questionable but very caring. Despite my initial impression of her as being lazy, I have found that she’s actually quite helpful and sweet in her own way.
Yanfei, the legal advisor from Liyue, is eccentric but kind and caring in her own way. She’s bold and more powerful than she realises, and she does her job as the main fighter very well.
Barbara, the deaconess from Mondstadt, is one of the most encouraging and positive people I know. I admire how she’s respectful of me but still loyal to Barbatos. She never hesitates to heal us after a battle.
They’re all good people, and over time, they’ve become good friends as well.
Here’s to many more adventures with you, Traveler. Once again, thank you.
—Nahida
PS sometimes when I read your mind (sorry!), I see the name Lyney. A lot. Is he someone important to you?
~~~~~
To Nahida,
You’re welcome for everything. I just did the right thing, and I’m sure most people would’ve done the same.
As for your teammates, I think they’d be happy to know that an Archon thinks so highly of them.
—Traveler
PS please don’t read my mind, and if you saw some, ah, strange thoughts regarding Lyney, pretend you didn’t.
~~~~~