Equivalent Exchange Once More

Equivalent Exchange Once More is a Daily Commission in Sumeru City, Sumeru. It is a continuation of Viktor's Commission quests and requires completing Return to Days of Winter.
==Steps==
The dialogue in this Commission changes after the Commission has been completed once. The subsequent version is randomly chosen between any version that is not the first Commission.
;Initial Version
# Talk to Viktor
# Talk to Hamawi
# Go to where the cart is
# Defeat all the Fungi and retrieve the plank
#* 
# Report back to Hamawi
# Talk to Viktor
;Subsequent Version #1
# Talk to Viktor
# Talk to Hamawi
# Go to where the cart is
# Defeat all the Fungi and retrieve the plank
# Report back to Hamawi
# Talk to Viktor
;Subsequent Version #2
# Talk to Viktor
# Talk to Lambad
# Talk to Viktor
;Subsequent Version #3
# Talk to Viktor
# Talk to Jut
# Talk to Viktor
==Gameplay Notes==
* Completing this commission will add Viktor to Sumeru as an NPC.
==Rewards==
==Dialogue==
===Initial Version===
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Viktor, optional)
:Viktor: (What a wonderful place. Ah, if only I could stay here forever...)
;(Talk to Viktor)
:Viktor: Hmm... How should I carve this again...
: Hi!
: V—Viktor?
:Viktor: Ugh, who's there? Stop bothering me already, I'm...
:Viktor: Eh!? Traveler!? What brings you here to Sumeru?
:Viktor: Come on, Rudolf can't have sent you to beat me up, right? I did nothing but send Lily a little gift way back when!
: I'm just stopping by...
::Viktor: So you're still traveling. Just can't stop, can you?
: That's right, come back to Mondstadt with me!
::Viktor: Ha, ha, ha, alright. Want a pair of shackles to lead me away while you're at it?
::Viktor: Okay, enough joking around. I've got things to deal with.
:Viktor: But, you know... I didn't expect to see you here in Sumeru...
:Viktor: My original orders were to relocate from Mondstadt to Snezhnaya.
:Viktor: But another order came and I was sent to Sumeru City to assist Mr. Vsevolod. Moreover, I was told that I was being transferred to Lord Pulcinella's command.
: Pulcinella?
: Another Harbinger?
:Viktor: Yes... Well, no. I shall stop here, or Mr. Vsevolod would criticize my insensitivity to affairs of confidentiality.
:Viktor: *sigh* The names of our Lord Harbingers are no secret. I can never understand why he's so antsy about it.
: So, what are you doing in Sumeru?
:Viktor: Oh, Mr. Vsevolod and I are mainly responsible for logistical support and coordination. In short, we go shopping a lot.
:Viktor: It doesn't sound like a big deal, but it's certainly nicer than idling away in the Mondstadt Cathedral.
:Viktor: Hehe, my current job also comes with lots of free time, and no one's keeping an eye on me...
:Viktor: So I picked back my childhood wood carving hobby back up. And guess what, Sumeru happens to be rich in wood. Perfect for practice!
:Viktor: And you know what? My wood carvings are actually popular among kids. They have been bothering me about it, so I promised to carve one for them each.
: Aren't you with the Fatui?
::Viktor: Yes, so what? I mean... Who says a Fatuus can't make toys for kids?
::Viktor: Besides, I'm just the supply guy. As for all those fancy great deals, I'll just leave them to the Lords.
: You're not trying to pump the kids for information... Are you?
::Viktor: Hey! I'd never do that! What's with your horrible stereotype of us Fatui?
:Viktor: All in all, that's the situation here. I wasn't able to return to Snezhnaya, but I kinda like Sumeru. There's food, entertainment, and a pretty nice environment here.
:Viktor: After work, I just grab some food and get myself a nice sunny spot for some wood carving.
:Viktor: However... Haha, everyone gives me those skeptical looks, just like the one you gave me when we first talked.
:Viktor: But there's nothing I can do. I'm a Fatuus after all.
: I still don't really trust you even now.
: Who says I trust you now? Stop cottoning up to me!
:Viktor: Okay... Basically, I'm quite happy with my life now, and I even managed to keep some savings.
:Viktor: If these days continue, I might just settle down here in Sumeru...
:Viktor: Ahem, well, that's enough of that. Now that you're also here, Traveler, let's continue our "equivalent exchange," if you're in.
:Viktor: But I'm also out of stories, so your payment will be in real currency this time around.
: Well, that works better for me.
: Am I taking commissions from the Fatui?
::Viktor: Of course not, you'll just be doing commissions for Viktor.
:Viktor: Alright, let me make the commission clear.
:Viktor: I ordered some wood from Hamawi lately, but it hasn't been delivered yet.
:Viktor: I can't go talk to him during working hours, or Mr. Vsevolod will scold me for sure.
:Viktor: Traveler, would you please do me a favor and ask Hamawi about my wood delivery?
: Just get my payment ready.
::Viktor: Rest assured. I won't let you down.
: You sure you're not up to anything...?
::Viktor: Come on, when did I play dirty tricks in our trades before? Don't worry, I can't be bothered, anyway... What's wrong with a peaceful, simple life?
:Viktor: Anyway, I'll leave this to you, Traveler.
;(Talk to Viktor again)
:Viktor: I didn't expect myself to ever be able to pick up wood carving again...
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;(Talk to Hamawi)
:Hamawi: What awful luck...
: About Viktor's wood...
:Hamawi: Are you talking about the wood that the Fatuus ordered?
:Hamawi: *sigh* I knew dealing with the Fatui wouldn't end well.
:Hamawi: We were attacked by monsters while transporting that wood. All of us made it back alive, but our cart didn't. We were forced to leave the wood by the roadside.
:Hamawi: I dare not go over there, nor can I find someone to get rid of those monsters so soon...
: We aren't Fatui...
:Hamawi: Aren't you a Fatuus? Then why are you helping him?
:Hamawi: Anyway, I can only leave my cart there for now and see if I can hire someone to deal with the situation.
:Hamawi: If you are anxious to get the wood, I'll mark the approximate location of the cart on the map for you, then you can go take a look for yourself.
:Hamawi: *sigh* Nothing good ever comes of things that the Fatui are involved in...
;(Talk to Hamawi again)
:Hamawi: *sigh* Nothing good ever comes of things that the Fatui are involved in...
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;(After picking up the plank)
:Paimon: This should be the wood Viktor bought... Let's take some back.
:;(Obtain )
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;(Talk to Hamawi)
:Hamawi: *sigh* Nothing good ever comes of things that the Fatui are involved in...
: About Viktor's wood...
:Hamawi: This wood... You've chased away all the monsters? You're stronger than you look...
:Hamawi: Thank you. I'll head over with a few others later and bring the wood back.
:Hamawi: *sigh* Nothing good ever comes of things that the Fatui are involved in...
----
;(Talk to Viktor)
:Viktor: How did it go? Has my wood arrived?
:
:Viktor: Monsters again? Sheesh, is it just me, or does it feel like every cart in the world is being attacked by monsters...
:Viktor: Ugh, never mind... it's all good as long my wood gets here.
:Viktor: Oh, right. Here's the payment I promised you. Count it up if you like.
:Viktor: Uh, by the way... Um, is Lily doing well?
:Viktor: I didn't say goodbye to her before I left. I hope she isn't angry...
: She's doing really well.
::Viktor: Alright. *cough* Come on, don't look at me like that. I was just a little concerned!
: Go back and visit her yourself.
::Viktor: Mr. Vsevolod will definitely kick my rear end if I do that. Forget it.
::Viktor: I don't quite dare to send a letter directly either.
::Viktor: Receiving a letter from a Fatuus sounds like a bad thing, after all. Hahaha...
:Viktor: Anyway, make sure you count your remuneration up. I prepared the exact amount, Traveler.
===Subsequent Version #1===
;(Talk to Victor)
:Viktor: Hello, Traveler. You couldn't have come at a better time.
: How's your wood carving going?
:Viktor: Uh... Mr. Vsevolod found out that I've been carving wood in secret...
:Viktor: But he didn't really get angry about it. He just told me to stay focused while I'm at work... He even asked me for a wood carving of a bunny.
: Does he have a child to cajole too?
: You Fatui are real children at heart, aren't you...
:Viktor: Mr. Vsevolod said that my wood carvings have a strong Snezhnayan style, and that he really likes them.
:Viktor: I've heard that Mr. Vsevolod's orders have kept him from going home to his family in Snezhnaya for a very long time now.
:Viktor: I think he might really be homesick, unlike me...
:Viktor: *sigh* Let's stop here. Traveler, I've ordered another batch of wood from Hamawi. Please help me take a look at how it's going.
: Just get the payment ready.
::Viktor: Don't worry, I've prepared real currency for you this time.
: Don't you want to return to Snezhnaya?
::Viktor: It's not that bad for me... I don't have any relatives in Snezhnaya, and I'm used to traveling. It's quite comfortable here in Sumeru too...
::Viktor: I only spoke about returning to Snezhnaya because it was too boring in Mondstadt... *cough*!
::Viktor: Anyway, I'm leaving this to you. I'll have your payment ready.
;(Talk to Victor again)
:Viktor: I didn't expect myself to be able to pick up wood carving again...
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;(Talk to Hamawi)
:Hamawi: What awful luck...
: About Viktor's wood...
:Hamawi: Are you talking about the wood that the Fatuus ordered?
:Hamawi: *sigh* I knew dealing with the Fatui wouldn't end well.
:Hamawi: We were attacked by monsters while transporting that wood. All of us made it back alive, but our cart didn't. We were forced to leave the wood by the roadside.
:Hamawi: I dare not go over there, nor can I find someone to get rid of those monsters so soon...
: We aren't Fatui...
:Hamawi: Aren't you a Fatuus? Then why are you helping him?
:Hamawi: Anyway, I can only leave my cart there for now and see if I can hire someone to deal with the situation.
:Hamawi: If you are anxious to get the wood, I'll mark the approximate location of the cart on the map for you, then you can go take a look for yourself.
:Hamawi: *sigh* Nothing good ever comes of things that the Fatui are involved in...
;(Talk to Hamawi again)
:Hamawi: *sigh* Nothing good ever comes of things that the Fatui are involved in...
----
;(After picking up the plank)
:Paimon: This should be the wood Viktor bought... Let's take some back.
:;(Obtain )
----
;(Talk to Hamawi)
:Hamawi: *sigh* Nothing good ever comes of things that the Fatui are involved in...
: About Viktor's wood...
:Hamawi: This wood... You've chased away all the monsters? You're stronger than you look...
:Hamawi: Thank you. I'll head over with a few others later and bring the wood back.
:Hamawi: *sigh* Nothing good ever comes of things that the Fatui are involved in...
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;(Version without Vsevolod)
::Viktor: How did it go? Has my wood arrived?
::
::Viktor: Monsters again? Why does it feel like every cart in the world is being attacked by monsters...
::Viktor: Never mind. The wood got here, and that's what counts.
::Viktor: Oh, right. Here's the payment I promised you. Make sure to tally it up.
::Viktor: Uh, by the way... Um, is Lily doing well?
::Viktor: I didn't say goodbye to her before I left. I hope she isn't angry...
:: She's doing really well.
:::Viktor: Alright. *cough*... Don't look at me like that. I was just a little concerned!
:: Go back and visit her yourself, then.
:::Viktor: Mr. Vsevolod will give me a real hiding if I do that, so forget it.
:::Viktor: I don't quite dare to send a letter directly either.
:::Viktor: Receiving a letter from a Fatuus sounds like a bad thing. Hahaha...
::Viktor: Anyway, make sure you tally your remuneration, Traveler. I prepared the exact amount.
;(Version with Vsevolod; available if Subsequent Version #1 has been completed before)
::Viktor: How did it go? Has the wood I ordered arrived?
::
::Viktor: Monsters again? Why does it feel like every cart in the world is being attacked by monsters...
::Viktor: Never mind, as long my wood gets here, I'm fine with it.
::Viktor: Oh, right. Here's the payment I promised you. Tally it up if you like.
::Viktor: So... about Lily...
::Vsevolod: Viktor, is this the Traveler you told me about?
::Viktor: Ahem! Yes! Commander, this is the Traveler!
::Vsevolod: What were you talking about? Did I interrupt you?
::Viktor: No sir! I was talking with the Traveler about the commission!
::Vsevolod: Thanks.
::Vsevolod: Hello, Traveler. It's an honor to be with you today.
:: Hello.
::Vsevolod: Hello Traveler. Actually, I've already learned about you through various means.
::Vsevolod: Looks like you and us the Fatui are meant to meet.
::Vsevolod: Viktor told me that you refused to join the Fatui in Mondstadt.
::Vsevolod: I don't know if that's still your choice?
:: Yes.
:: I refuse to join the Fatui.
::Viktor: Sir, this traveler actually is...
::Vsevolod: That's enough Viktor. I won't have any feelings about the Traveler's choice.
::Vsevolod: On the contrary... I respect those who stick to their choice and see it through.
:: I stand by my decision.
::Vsevolod: I have no doubt about that.
::Vsevolod: If you would excuse me, I have other errands to run.
::Vsevolod: Hehe... I deeply believe that sooner or later we will have a chance to work together, Traveler.
===Subsequent Version #2===
:Viktor: Traveler, perfect timing! Come over here and help me with something.
: What are you up to now?
:Viktor: I'm trying to make a dish from Sumeru using Snezhnayan cooking methods.
:Viktor: But I don't recognize many spices from Sumeru, so I'm having to do it slowly by trial and error...
: Is this a Fatuus' job too?
::Viktor: Uh... Inspecting the quality of spices is within the scope of my job, of course.
: You sure seem happy about all this...
::Viktor: Huh? Uh... Sort of? I wouldn't consider it out of the ordinary. I go to work every day, after all.
:Viktor: But let's get back to business. Because my... work schedule for inspecting the quality of spices has been too tight, the spices are consumed rapidly.
:Viktor: After some discussions with Mr. Vsevolod, we've decided to commission Mr. Lambad to purchase spices for us.
:Viktor: We're regulars at Mr. Lambad's tavern, so we trust his judgment.
:Viktor: Traveler, please help me ask Mr. Lambad about how the purchase of spices is going.
:Viktor: Besides that... Ask him if he has any good food ready. It's almost mealtime...
: Alright.
: You just wanted food, right?
::Viktor: It's part of my job! Am I the kind of person who neglects his job and only thinks about food? Trust me, alright?
:Viktor: Unfortunately, Mr. Vsevolod is always away for work, or I would have introduced you to him.
: I don't want to get to know a Fatuus.
: I don't want to join the Fatui.
:Viktor: We'd just be saying hello. We aren't high-ranking Fatui, we just manage logistics. What kind of trouble could we possibly bring you?
:Viktor: Anyway, I'll be leaving this to you, Traveler.
;(Talk to Viktor again)
:Viktor: Mr. Vsevolod is working all day. In fact, I've even heard that he hasn't been back to Snezhnaya in years. I really wonder how he made it up till now...
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;(Talk to Lambad)
:Lambad: Hello there. Is there anything I can help you with?
: I've been commissioned by Viktor...
:Lambad: Oh, this is about the spices he asked me to purchase, right? I've got them right here, and I'll send them over in a while.
:Lambad: Lunch? Oh my, we were quite busy today, so almost all the ingredients have been used up...
:Lambad: I know! Traveler, can you get me two potatoes?
:Lambad: In return... I'll make you some Panipuri. Thanks.
:Lambad: Did you get the potatoes?
;(Submit potatoes)
:Lambad: Perfect. These should be enough. Please give me a moment.
:
:Lambad: It's done. This serving is for you. Please take the other two servings of Panipuri to those two.
;(Obtain )
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:Viktor: So, what did Lambad say?
:
:Viktor: Lambad really is a reliable boss and a really nice person.
:Viktor: Unlike the others who instinctively become wary of us when they find out that we're Fatui.
: That's your own fault, alright?
: It's the Fatui's fault that things are like that...
:Viktor: Oh, it smells really good. I bet Vsevolod would like it too.
: Seriously...
:Viktor: And here's the payment I promised you. Tally it up if you have to.
===Subsequent Version #3===
;(Talk to Victor)
:Viktor: Why are these spices so expensive?
: Have you not bought the spices yet?
:Viktor: Traveler! You're finally here. Uh... I have a question for you...
:Viktor: D—Do you have any Windwheel Aster?
: Why are you suddenly asking that?
: What do you need Windwheel Aster for?
:Viktor: Remember how I was busy with the spices? I heard Lambad mention something called a "sachet" during our discussion.
:Viktor: To be specific, various flowers are dried in a small cloth pouch, some even sprinkle a dash of perfume on it...
:Viktor: So, they tell me that ladies are really fond of these "sachets"...
: I never expected this from you, Viktor...
: You're really planning on settling down in Sumeru, huh?
:Viktor: N—No! What are you talking about? Don't you remember that we spoke about sending Lily a letter?
:Viktor: After giving it a lot of thought, I've decided to write Lily a letter. Leaving without saying goodbye was a terrible decision...
:Viktor: Of course, making a sachet is absolutely beyond me, nor do I have enough materials. That's why I asked Jut to gather the materials for me.
:Viktor: But I couldn't afford the spices in his shop... So, I offered him "equivalent exchange."
:Viktor: Simply put, I'll give him rare plants in exchange for him helping me to gather rare spices.
:Viktor: I promised Jut that I'd get him a Windwheel Aster, but I can't return to Mondstadt right now...
:Viktor: So, Traveler, could you help me with this?
: Just get my payment ready.
::Viktor: No problem. There'll be enough to go around, believe me!
: Is this another one of the Fatui's plans?
::Viktor: Of course not. Mr. Vsevolod would have asked for funding if it were. Why would I even have to ask for your help then?
::Viktor: Anyway, I'm trying to get away from the Fatui now, so I don't care about any of their plans.
::Viktor: I've had enough of being suspected all the time...
::Viktor: Oh, don't tell anyone about this, or they'll call me in for a little... chat...
:Viktor: I'm counting on you. I'll be waiting for you here.
:Viktor: But how should I start my letter to Lily?
;(Talk to Victor again)
:Viktor: How should I start my letter to Lily?
:Viktor: "Dear Lily"... Wait, I can't write that.
:Viktor: "Hi, Lily"... Well, that doesn't sound too bad...
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;(Talk to Jut)
:Jut: What does a Windwheel Aster smell like?
: About Viktor's commission...
:Jut: Yes, I did make an agreement with him. He'll help me find rare plants, and I'll help him make a sachet.
:Jut: You're the one he hired to help, right? If you get a Windwheel Aster, you can just pass it to me.
:Jut: Did you get the Windwheel Aster?
;(Submit )
:Jut: This is a Windwheel Aster? Hmm, an interesting plant indeed...
:Jut: I'll take it. Tell him to leave making a sachet to me.
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;(Talk to Viktor)
:Viktor: So, Traveler, how did it go?
:
:Viktor: Wonderful, thank you, Traveler.
:Viktor: Here's your payment. Now, I'll go back to writing Lily's letter.
:Viktor: *sigh* Writing a letter to her makes me more nervous than writing a report for Mr. Vsevolod...
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