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Kinich delivers the letter. It's addressed to Master Xilonen, Children of Echoes, Natlan.
It reads:
What did I ever do to you? I may yet have my revenge.
And it's signed:
Captain Beidou
The Crux, sailing from Liyue Harbour
She sends a reply, but doesn't know if she expects to hear from Captain Beidou again.
Captain Beidou,
Nothing I know of. Revenge for what? I have no idea what your problem with me is.
Xilonen
Children of Echoes, Natlan
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It's nearly two months later and she's largely forgotten about Captain Beidou when another letter from them arrives.
Master Xilonen,
I'm told you crafted Natlan's gift to the Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing. Your work is exquisite, and how exactly am I supposed to top that? Global shipping may be in new danger. Piracy is my only option. A girl has needs, and those needs include being the one who gets her girlfriend the best gifts.
Captain Beidou
The Crux, sailing from Liyue Harbour
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Captain Beidou,
I take commissions.
Xilonen
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Xilonen,
Do I need an appointment or do you take walk-ins? Please send a guide as to your pricing.
Beidou
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Beidou,
For you, no appointment needed. Bring what you're ready to spend. I'll give you your money's worth.
Xilonen
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Xilonen,
I'll see you when the Crux makes port in Natlan. Anything you'd like me to bring you? We sail everywhere.
Beidou
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Beidou,
Since you're offering? If you're going by Inazuma I could really use some Yumemiru wood. And a couple of Fontaine clockworks/meks would be great - doesn't matter what, I'm going to take them apart anyway.
Xilonen
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Xilonen,
I've got your wood and meks. If the winds are kind we might be heading towards Natlan soon. Do you think you could work with Sango Pearls? I want my girlfriend to outshine the stars and every other woman in the world.
Beidou
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Beidou,
Sango Pearls aren't a problem. Outshining the stars isn't a problem. Outshining every other woman in the world might be. You haven't met my girlfriend.
Xilonen
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Xilonen,
I would like to return your attention to the detail that my girlfriend is the Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing. See attached photograph. I figured it might be relevant to any thoughts you're having about jewellery design. I'm also totally showing off.
B
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B,
When you arrive in Natlan I'm sure you'll be bringing something to the Pyro Archon on behalf of Liyue.
I'm hitting that.
X
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X,
Damn.
B