"Hmph, so you've seen through my identity," Barbatous said.
Venti wasn't surprised when he heard Jams mention "Barbatos."
"Well, you've been suspicious of my identity all along," Jams chuckled. Since there was no way to play dumb, it was time to come clean.
"So, where do you really come from?"
Venti still wanted to figure out Jams' identity and purpose. He didn't feel comfortable letting Jams cause trouble in Mondstadt.
Klee's mother, "Alice, the Great Witch," serves as a cautionary tale.
Alice used to threaten to blow up Starsnatch Cliff just because she didn't like the view from Cape Oath. Later, she helped Amber improve Baron Bunny and used it to destroy Whispering Woods. As for the ruins of the Wind Dragon Temple... well, they were indeed reduced to rubble.
"Don't ask me where I come from; my hometown is far away," Jams said, patting Venti's shoulder. He smiled and said, "Anyway, I'm just an ordinary fisher. If you want to give me a hard time, then I'll have no choice but to go down with Klee."
"You scoundrel!" Venti pouted.
"Heh heh," Jams gave his signature foolish smile.
"What are they whispering about?" Amber asked softly.
Noelle and Barbara shook their heads. "We don't know, but it seems like they've made up. Boys' emotions can change so quickly..."
Just a moment ago, Jams and Venti were on the verge of fighting, but now they were walking arm in arm, laughing and talking. The girls couldn't make sense of it.
"By the way, why is Noelle with Jams again?" Little Klee didn't care about Jams and Venti's relationship. She was more curious about why Noelle was with Jams so early in the morning.
She leaned closer to Noelle, twitching her nose like a little puppy, and said in a sweet and childish voice, "Noelle smells like Jams! Here... and even under her skirt!"
"Ah... this... it's..."
Noelle blushed, stuttering and helplessly seeking assistance with her pleading eyes from Barbara and Amber.
Amber understood and coughed lightly to change the subject. "Ahem, now that the conflict has been resolved, please allow me to introduce a new friend to everyone!"
"Come out, Lumine, the Traveler!"
Footsteps...
A curvaceous blond girl emerged from the woods, accompanied by a cute white creature floating beside her.
"Hello, everyone! I'm Lumine, and this is my partner, the Traveler, Paimon~"
The adorable white creature waved to everyone and then looked at Amber, pouting. "Amber, why did you only say to introduce one new friend? There are obviously two with Lumine!"
"Isn't Paimon supposed to be emergency food?" Lumine playfully remarked.
"Wahh! Paimon is definitely not emergency food! Stop saying that!"
"This..."
Both Jams and Venti were stunned after seeing these two new friends.
"Wow, isn't that the Traveler!?" Jams widened his eyes, never expecting to meet Lumine in this way.
"This... it's another aura from a different world..."
Venti immediately noticed Lumine's extraordinary nature and then looked at Jams, feeling somewhat helpless.
So you guys from another realm have formed a group to visit Teyvat, huh!?
"Hmm?"
Lumine sensed Jams and Venti's gaze, tilted her head in confusion, with a sweet and innocent face showing a hint of puzzlement.
The breeze by the lake rustled the girl's soft blond hair and the pure white hem of her dress, making her figure seem delicate and frail.
"..."
"Jams, is she your fellow townsman?" Venti asked quietly.
"Well, sort of..."
Jams answered casually, unsure of how to explain his relationship with Lumine.
In the game, "Lumine" is a protagonist character who plays a central role in the entire storyline. When she appears in Mondstadt, it marks the beginning of a touching and epic adventure for the Traveler.
Jams' emotions at this moment were undoubtedly complex. After all, he had traveled through the continent of Teyvat from Lumine's perspective, experiencing her ups and downs on the journey.
After crossing into Teyvat, Jams had a comfortable life in Mondstadt. He had clingy Klee by his side, the upright Jean as the leader of the Knights of Favonius, the cheerful Barbara, and the kind-hearted Noelle...
Even the Anemo Archon, Venti, would chat and laugh with him.
Jams had many friends in the vast land of Teyvat, but he couldn't find a single relative.
Lumine, perhaps, was that special existence between a friend and a family member.
"Finally meeting the Traveler..." Venti said with a touch of emotion. "Family, please express your 'tears of joy' in the chat!"
Jams rubbed his eyes, trying to stabilize his emotions despite his usual cheerful and eccentric nature. Yet, his eyes couldn't help but moisten.
"Jams, are you crying?" Venti asked, surprised, as he hugged Jams' shoulders.
The Anemo Archon patted Jams' shoulder and whispered, "When hometown folks meet, tears well up in their eyes. Should we leave first and let you have a private chat with Lumine?"
Jams' mouth twitched slightly. "Damn it, tears welling up in my eyes... Your ability to come up with things, why don't you write songs?"
"I am a bard, after all. Writing songs is my main job. Occasionally, I transform into the Anemo Archon to save the world," Venti said with a smile, shrugging as if it were only natural.
Jams waved his hand, interrupting Venti's banter. "Don't meddle in my affairs with Lumine, alright? The situation is complicated. I know her, but she might not know me."
"Tsk~" Venti's eyes lit up, as if he had discovered something interesting. He smiled mischievously and said, "She doesn't know you, but you know her... Could it be a one-sided love?"
"Heh, I suddenly have an inspiration! I want to write a poem: 'Ten years ago, I didn't know you, you didn't belong to me'... Uh, why do you have such an aggressive look? Are you trying to kill a god?"
Venti felt Jams' unfriendly gaze and immediately shut his mouth.
Then, he extended his small fist and bumped it against Jams', wearing an expression that said, "Young man, you have plenty of time ahead. With your abilities, it shouldn't be difficult to win over Miss Traveler."
"Get lost!" Jams disdainfully pushed away Venti, who was not doing anything productive. He rubbed his eyes and tried to stabilize his emotions.
"Jams, did you cry?" Klee hurriedly approached Jams, hugging his leg tightly. Her beautiful eyes were teary, and her voice had a hint of crying.
"Who made Jams sad? Sob... I won't let anyone who made Jams cry off the hook!"
With that, Klee reached into her little backpack, preparing to take out a bomb.
No one could bully Jams, not even a god!
"..."
Venti felt a headache coming on as he watched the situation unfold. "Jams, you better talk some sense into her! How is Klee even more hot-tempered than her mother?"
"Cough."
Jams also felt a shiver down his spine. After all, being blown up twice had left a shadow in his heart.
He quickly picked up Klee's small body, pinched her soft cheek, and explained, "I didn't cry. The wind was just too strong earlier, and some sand got in my eyes. Be a good girl and put away the bombs."
"Oh~"
Klee was soon giggling happily again, and the atmosphere became harmonious and warm.
...
"Lumine, did that man just now look at you with too much tenderness? It doesn't seem like the gaze one would have upon meeting for the first time.~"
Paimon floated leisurely to Lumine's side, whispering softly.
"Yeah, it seems like he knows me..."
Lumine crossed her arms and showed a pensive expression. "I also feel like I know him. It's a feeling of... family."
"Hey hey hey!"
Paimon's adorable face instantly lit up with excitement. "Could it be... Could that person be the brother Lumine has been searching for? Yay!"
"Now that you mention it, you two do have a resemblance... Ahem, I mean, your temperament is somewhat similar," Paimon stuck out her little tongue, trying to play it off.
"..."
Lumine didn't say anything, she just quietly watched Jams, who was laughing and talking with everyone under the sunshine.
Although it was their first meeting, her heart was filled with warmth and familiarity.
Tick-tock...
A crystal tear rolled down the corner of Lumine's eye, but she didn't notice it herself.
"Hey, Lumine, why are you crying? Are you feeling unwell?" Paimon looked at Lumine with reddened eyes, a hint of worry in her voice.
"It's nothing..."
Lumine rubbed her moistened eyes and smiled lightly. "The wind was too strong, and some sand got in my eyes."
"..."
Venti's ears twitched slightly, and he muttered to himself, "The wind was strong? How come this Wind Archon didn't know about it?"
"I see."
Paimon nodded foolishly and suggested in a low voice, "Lumine, let's go say hello to Mr. Jams. He seems to be very popular with everyone."
Lumine nodded with a smile. "Yes, let's go and greet him!"
"Hello, Mr. Jams."
Paimon, with her petite body, floated in front of Jams and enthusiastically waved her little hand. "Lumine said you give off a familiar feeling, like family, so I thought it was necessary for her to come and say hello... Mmm!"
"What kind of family feeling? Paimon, what are you talking about?"
Lumine, who followed behind Paimon, blushed slightly and immediately embraced the floating Paimon, pressing her against a soft spot!
Although she had a very good first impression of Jams, it was still embarrassing to have Paimon say it out loud in front of so many people.
"Just say hello properly, why do you talk so much nonsense, making it seem like I have a good impression of Jams! Stupid Paimon..." Lumine whispered softly near Paimon's ear, scolding her.
"Ugh!!!"
Paimon struggled in Lumine's tender embrace, pouting in dissatisfaction.
Didn't Lumine have a good impression of Mr. Jams? She clearly shed tears just now out of emotion.
Hmph, tsundere!
"Shut up for a moment and reflect on your actions."
Lumine pinched Paimon's soft cheek, then looked up at everyone, feeling a bit embarrassed. She said, "Sorry, Paimon tends to speak without a filter. Let me speak on her behalf... We... We just wanted to come and say hello, without any other intentions..."
As she spoke, Lumine's voice became quieter, her face grew redder, and her watery eyes occasionally glanced at Jams, showing a shy and timid expression that easily evoked a protective instinct in others.
Chuckling~
The crowd paused for a moment, then burst into laughter.
Jams looked at Lumine, who appeared shy but pretended to be calm, and couldn't help but laugh too.
It was amusing, so amusing!
Lumine had just set foot on her journey, still quite inexperienced in many aspects, and still in the stage that required guidance.
"Jams, she's greeting you. Pay attention to the etiquette."
It was still the kind-hearted maid, Noelle. She gently tugged at Jams' clothes, hoping he would properly greet Lumine.
"Ahem, sorry. This smile of mine is absolutely filled with goodwill."
Jams walked up to Lumine, took the initiative to extend his hand, and smiled, saying, "Lumine, welcome to Mondstadt! I'm Jams, a fisher."
"Hello!"
Lumine decisively shook Jams' hand, feeling the warmth in her hand, and her emotions miraculously calmed down.
This feeling was like a small boat that had been drifting at sea suddenly finding a harbor to seek shelter from the wind and rain.
Her tender heart was touched, and Lumine's eyes became slightly moist again.
"..."
Jams noticed the change in Lumine's emotions and was also moved, feeling a sourness in the corners of his eyes.
A tough guy shedding tears!
Earlier, Jams teared up because he was suddenly moved by Lumine, a one-sided sentiment.
Now Jams teared up because he resonated with Lumine's feelings.
Fate was truly an inexplicable thing.
Although this was their first meeting, it felt like they had known each other for many years. Holding each other's hands, they were reluctant to let go.
Tick-tock, tick-tock...
The sky went from clear to overcast, and it suddenly started to drizzle.
Raindrops fell on their faces, mixing with tears, making it difficult to distinguish between the two.
But everyone could see that they were crying.
"Oh my."
Noelle looked at the two people tightly holding hands, speechless and choked up. She couldn't help but rub her silver hair wet from the rain, feeling like there was something green on top of her head.
"Did they know each other before?"
Barbara pouted, crossing her arms and feeling a pang of sourness in her heart.
She had just given her first kiss to Jams yesterday, and now he was flirting with another girl right in front of her.
Although that "first kiss" was a result of artificial respiration, at least tongues were involved!
"Why is it like this? Klee was the one who came first!"
Klee, looking like she had just eaten a lemon, pouted with grievances.
"I knew there was a story between them..." Venti, the bard who never did any real work, chuckled with a knowing expression, as if he had seen through everything.
"Jams, Lumine, did you know each other before?"
Amber, the scout knight, pinched her delicate chin, eyeing the two with suspicion.
Generally speaking, a handshake between a man and a woman wouldn't last more than three seconds.
But Jams refused to let go of Lumine's delicate and boneless hand for five whole minutes. This... was an unprecedented level of shamelessness!
"Cough! No, no, don't overthink it. Lumine and I are really meeting for the first time."
Both Jams and Lumine blushed at the same time and let go of each other's hands.
"Yeah."
Lumine covered her slightly sweaty hand, her pretty face blushing, and softly affirmed, "We are meeting for the first time."
"But we connected instantly, hey."
Jams, who had already regained his composure, adjusted his wet hair from the rain and revealed a faint smile on his handsome face. "A song that touches the heart, seeking a kindred spirit at the ends of the earth."
"Um..."
Lumine lowered her head, blushing and shyly responded with an "um" to indicate agreement.
"Gasp!"
Klee, Noelle, Barbara, and Amber, who were watching, all gasped in horror. It was so cheesy!
Do you two dare to be any more cheesy?
Shall we go ahead and leave you two to continue here?
"Lumine..."
At this moment, Paimon gently poked Lumine's cheek and whispered, "Lumine, be more rational. We came to Mondstadt to find information about your brother."
"Oh, right... right, right... I have a brother!"
Lumine suddenly realized, stuck out her tongue, and made a cute expression, almost forgetting the main purpose.
"Mr. Jams, everyone, Paimon and I came to Mondstadt seeking help..."
Lumine recounted the story of being separated from her brother and unexpectedly arriving on the continent of Teyvat.
After listening to Lumine's ordeal, everyone had expressions of astonishment and sympathy.
"Hey, this is the portrait Paimon drew of my brother."
Swish!
Lumine took out a portrait from her traveling bag.
"Let me see..."
Everyone carefully examined the portrait, remaining silent.
"Haha, this is Paimon's masterpiece, you know!"
"Based on Lumine's description, her brother is a blond and handsome young man, and Paimon captured it all perfectly!"
Paimon, with hands on hips and chin slightly raised, floated in the air, looking quite proud.
"Blond, young man?"
Jams pointed at the rather abstract portrait and grumbled, "What the hell can you see besides blond hair? Messy lines, terrible coloring. If you didn't say so, I wouldn't even recognize it as a person."
"Hmph!"
Paimon's face turned red in triumph, and she swiftly flew over to Jams, baring her teeth and claws. "This... this person isn't cute at all!"
"I can't believe I thought you and Lumine had a couple-like resemblance earlier... You rude person, I'm going to give you an unflattering nickname! Fisher... from today onwards, I'll call you Fisher!"
"Paimon, calm down."
Lumine quickly scooped up the distraught Paimon in her arms and comforted her, "I think your drawing is pretty good. At least I don't see any issues."
"Waaah, Lumine, it had to be you. Only you appreciate my work~" Paimon sobbed in Lumine's embrace.
"..."
Jams looked helpless.
He didn't intend to make Paimon cry, he was just stating the truth.
"Let this bard, filled with artistic cells, have a look. Maybe it's not as bad as you described... Oh... my goodness... for the sake of the Anemo Archon, Barbatos, what on earth is this supposed to be?" Venti also took a look at the portrait, shaking his head with a sigh.
"These messy lines, disproportionate facial features... even a dog would shake its head in disapproval... No wonder you can't find your brother, the main culprit might be Paimon."
"Wahhh, even you're making fun of me. I'll give you an unflattering nickname too!"
Paimon, the soulful artist, suffered two consecutive blows and cried uncontrollably, "You're not a bard, you're just a street performer! From now on, I'll call you Street Performer! Wahhh!"
"Lumine, let's go. Let's leave this place that's making Paimon sad. Wahhh~"
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