A Surprise Gift

A Surprise Gift is a repeatable Daily Commission that occurs in Mondstadt.
==Steps==
# Talk to Rudolf
:;If the player chooses Marjorie
#Talk to Marjorie
# Give the Windwheel Aster to Marjorie
#* This step is skipped if the player pays 900 Mora in the previous step. Three Windwheel Asters are required.
#* Obtain Marjorie's Recommended Gift.
# Talk to Rudolf
:;If the player chooses Quinn
#Talk to Quinn
# Look for the cart
# Protect the cart
#* Wave 1: 
#*Wave 2: 
#*There are some slimes nearby that are not related to the commission but will attack the cart as well: 
#Talk to Quinn
#*Obtain A Gift from Quinn.
#Talk to Rudolf
:;If the player chooses Sara 
# Talk to Sara 
#*Deliver Norma's Order within 50 seconds.
# Talk to Norma
#Talk to Sara 
#*Obtain Sara's Special Dish.
#Talk to Rudolf
:;If the player chooses Vile 
# Talk to Vile 
#*Obtain Vile's Gift.
#Talk to Rudolf
#Check on Jilliana's mood
#Ask Vile
#Find Jilliana
#Defeat the Treasure Hoarders
#*Wave 1: 
#*Wave 2: 
#Talk to Jilliana
#Talk to Rudolf
== Gameplay Notes==
*The first time the player gets this commission, they are locked into Marjorie's version. The second time, an option for Quinn is unlocked. The third time, Sara's version is unlocked, and Vile's is unlocked last. 
**The player does not need to choose the new option to unlock the next option. For example, Vile's option will be unlocked even if they played only Marjorie's version for the previous three times.
**Vile's version can only be completed once. Subsequent versions of this commission will not list her among the dialogue options.
*The hilichurls will automatically despawn if the cart is destroyed in Quinn's version.
*Completing Vile's version grants the .
==Rewards ==
==Dialogue==
===Quest Start===
;(Talk to Rudolf)
:Rudolf: What should I give...
: What should I give...
:Rudolf: Hmm? You're also planning to give a present to someone?
:Rudolf: Picking gifts really is an adventure and a half, isn't it...
:Rudolf: I want to give one to my wife Jilliana, but I have no idea what to pick.
:Rudolf: Well, picking presents is like that. You might have a thousand things to choose from, but somehow it always feels impossible to find the perfect one...
:Rudolf: *sigh* I really can't think of anything... And I'd ask someone in the city, if only I knew who best to ask.
:Rudolf: Who exactly should I ask?
: What about Marjorie, who runs the souvenir shop?
:;(See Marjorie's Version)
: What about Quinn, the fruit seller? (Unlocked after completing A Surprise Gift once)
:;(See Quinn's Version)
: How about Sara from Good Hunter? (Unlocked after completing A Surprise Gift twice)
:;(See Sara's Version)
: Vile might have some suggestions for us. (Unlocked after completing A Surprise Gift three times)
:;(See Vile's Version)
===Marjorie's Version===
;(Pick Marjorie at the dialogue branch)
:Rudolf: Marjorie? Oh, right, she runs that souvenir shop, doesn't she? She certainly would have some choice goods on sale.
:Rudolf: Could I trouble you to make a trip over to her shop for me? Lily's out at the moment, so I need to wait here until she gets back, since Jilliana's still at work.
:Rudolf: Besides, I want to give her a surprise, so I can't afford to let her know...
;(Talk to Rudolf again, optional)
:Rudolf: This is a tough one...
: Why do you want to give a present to Jilliana?
::Rudolf: What to you mean, "why?" What sort of question is that?
::Rudolf: The point of giving a gift is to give someone a nice surprise, make them happy.
::Rudolf: Is there something so unusual about me wanting to make my wife happy?
: Do you give presents to Jilliana often?
::Rudolf: Um... Not particularly, no... Just at weekends, and on Mondays... Oh, and on festivals, and on her birthday of course...
::Rudolf: ...Hmm. So as I said, not that often at all! Hahaha...
----
;(Talk to Marjorie)
: Do you know anything about presents?
:Marjorie: Presents? I've got a lot here. But what do you need them for?
: Rudolf wants to give someone a present.
::Marjorie: Rudolf? A present? Well sure, I've got a lot of good stuff here... But couldn't you at least tell me who the present is for?
::Marjorie: "Someone" doesn't exactly give me a lot to go on.
::Marjorie: For Jilliana? I see, so it's for Rudolf's wife.
: A present for Jilliana...
::Marjorie: A present for Jilliana? From you, I presume? You do need to tell me who it's from, because it makes quite a difference in what I'd recommend.
::Marjorie: Oh, it's from Rudolf... Hmm...
: Rudolf wants to give Jilliana a present...
::Marjorie: Oh ho. You're quite experienced in helping people choose presents, aren't you? Your conditions are very clear — I can work with this.
::Marjorie: So this is a present that Rudolf wants to give to his wife Jilliana, right?
:Marjorie: Let me think. Ah, yes, I do have a present that she'll definitely like.
:Marjorie: That said... Hehe, did you bring enough money? This present will run you 900 Mora.
: Small beans. Here you go!
::Marjorie: Well, aren't you straightforward. Alright, I've already wrapped the present. Take it.
::Marjorie: Oh, yes. Don't open it, you hear? Presents are meant to be surprises, after all.
::Marjorie: Opening other's presents is hardly considered polite, either.
::;(Obtain )
: I... I didn't bring enough.
::Marjorie: Going shopping without money — were you expecting me to give this to you for free, or something?
::Marjorie: Oh, come on, don't just stand there at the door with that hard-done-by look on your face, people will get the wrong idea.
::Marjorie: Okay, I've got it. How about this: You go get me some Windwheel Asters, and once you do, I'll give you this present.
:: 
:;(Talk to Marjorie with fewer than three Windwheel Asters)
::Marjorie: Hey, it looks like you don't have enough money on hand. Why don't you go save some more up first.
::Marjorie: There's no discount on this present, so you'll have to come back later and buy it.
:: 
:;(Talk to Marjorie with at least three Windwheel Asters)
:: About that present...
::Marjorie: These should be plenty.
::Marjorie: Here's the present you wanted. But do remember to bring enough money next time you go shopping.
::;(Obtain )
----
;(Talk to Rudolf)
:Rudolf: Did you get a present from Marjorie?
:;(If the player paid 900 Mora)
::: We did.
::::Rudolf: Oh! Thank you... Wait, did you buy this?
::: Sure did.
:::Rudolf: H—How much was it? I'll reimburse you.
:::Rudolf: I mean, it's a present from me to Jilliana. I can't just spend your money, or hers...
:::Rudolf: I did save a little on the sly. Hold on a moment, let me get it... This should be enough, yes?
:;(If the player traded with three Windwheel Asters)
::: Here it is.
::::Rudolf: Thank you. How much was it? Let me reimburse you...
::: I traded for it.
::::Rudolf: You traded for it? Marjorie took Windwheel Asters in exchange for the present?
::::Rudolf: What would she need those for... Forget it. Please take these with my thanks.
:Rudolf: I do hope that Jilliana will like it...
===Quinn's Version===
;(Pick Quinn at the dialogue branch)
:Rudolf: Him? Ha, good luck getting any good ideas out of him!
:Rudolf: It's true that I don't know what to give Jilliana. But I fear that he'd have more trouble than me if he were asked to pick something to give Beatrice.
:Rudolf: Still, you may as well go ask him. For all we know, he might stumble upon the right solution entirely by accident.
:Rudolf: Could I trouble you to make the trip for me? Lily's out at the moment, so I need to wait here until she gets back.
;(Talk to Rudolf again, optional)
:Rudolf: Why would you want to look for Quinn...
: Is something wrong with Quinn?
:Rudolf: Huh? No, I'm not saying that there's something wrong with Quinn. I just think that if you want to send people presents...
:Rudolf: Well, I'd say that Beatrice is the better person to ask.
----
;(Talk to Quinn)
:Quinn: That Beatrice...
: So, Rudolf wants to give Jilliana a present...
:Quinn: Rudolf wants to give his wife a present...
:Quinn: So why are you asking me about that? I have no experience in this field, and I haven't had time to think about it...
:Quinn: What? Beatrice? What's she got to do with all this? Stop this nonsense!
:Quinn: *sigh* Alright, I get it. Let me help you think about this. But I'll need your help in exchange.
:Quinn: A new batch of goods that I ordered hasn't arrived yet. Please help me look for it. I should have something thought out by the time you return...
: I'll see it done.
::Quinn: Great, thanks!
: What about Beatrice?
::Quinn: Stop talking about that already!
::Quinn: Just help me find those goods already, I'll be over here in the meantime, thinking about your special present...
;(Talk to Quinn again, optional)
:Quinn: Ugh, my stocks are running low, and I still need to open for business tomorrow...
----
;(Approach the cart)
:Paimon: Over there — that's got to be the cart, right?
:Paimon: But how're we supposed to take that all the way back by ourselves? Hmm... Well, let's take a look.
;(Walk up to the cart)
:Paimon: Watch out! Incoming monsters!
;(Defeat the first wave of enemies)
:Paimon: Why is there so many of them? What is in this cart...
====Cart Saved====
;(After defeating the enemies with an intact cart)
:Paimon: Phew, at least the cart isn't ruined. But we won't be able to bring it back just by our twosome...
:Paimon: Well, let's go back and tell Quinn what happened.
;(Talk to Quinn)
:Quinn: Well, did you find the cart with my goods?
: Found it.
:Quinn: Great. What happened to the cargo? What? It was attacked by monsters?
:Quinn: Those hateful fellows... Oh, you beat them back? Thank you so much!
:Quinn: The driver must have been scared off by those monsters. Still, we can't just leave the cart out there. I must inform the Knights of Favonius.
: Uh, about the present...?
:Quinn: Oh, right. I have it right here. Well, perhaps I should say that Beatrice prepared it.
:Quinn: I don't know why, but she's always been good at giving people gifts.
:Quinn: I just brought it up with her, saying that I might have to give a gift to a female friend, and she had it ready in no time!
:Quinn: I've never seen her this fired up, either. Well, take care of it now. Beatrice's got a good eye for these things... I think.
:;(Obtain )
;(Talk to Quinn again, optional)
:Quinn: What am I going to do about that cart...
: I wonder what this present is?
:Quinn: Well I have no clue either. I didn't open it.
:Quinn: But not to worry, Beatrice is very good at picking gifts out for people, so there should be no problem.
:Quinn: *sigh* Whatever will I do about that cart...
----
;(Talk to Rudolf)
:Rudolf: Have you gotten a present from Quinn?
: I did.
::Rudolf: Did you really? Well, what do you know? Turns out Quinn actually can give people presents. Guess he's made some progress after all...
::Rudolf: Huh? It was Beatrice who helped him? And he was the one who asked her?
::Rudolf: Anemo Archon protect us... I... I really don't know what to say anymore.
: It's all thanks to Beatrice.
::Rudolf: Beatrice? What, Beatrice helped Quinn prepare this present... and he asked her to help him with it?
::Rudolf: This fellow, he hasn't made a lick of progress at all. In fact, he might be regressing...
:Rudolf: But this present should be fine. Beatrice has a good eye.
:Rudolf: And it wouldn't do for me to refuse...
:Rudolf: Right, this is for you, as thanks for your help. I do hope that Jilliana will like this gift...
====Cart Destroyed====
;(If the cart is destroyed)
:Paimon: Oh no, the cart broke down! ...What do we do?
:Paimon: So much for that idea... Let's go tell Quinn the bad news...
;(Talk to Quinn)
:Quinn: So, have you found my goods yet?
: There's been some trouble...
:Quinn: What? The cart's broken down? Those dastardly monsters. And here I was, wondering why my goods hadn't arrived yet!
:Quinn: It's alright, this isn't your fault. I'll go find the Knights of Favonius in a moment. I can't just leave my goods out there like this.
:Quinn: I'm sorry to trouble you, but could you help me out one more time? Please help me find a few sturdy wooden planks. I'd like to get the cart fixed. Otherwise, it's just going to be stuck over there.
: Leave it to me.
::Quinn: Thank you!
: It's far too dangerous.
::Quinn: Oh, don't you worry about it. It's only a small matter. Just come and see me after you find those planks.
;(Talk to Quinn again, optional)
:Quinn: Remember, it's sturdy wooden planks. Don't go looking for the wrong thing, now.
;(Talk to Rudolf before getting the present, optional)
:Rudolf: Have you gotten a present from Quinn?
: There's been some trouble...
:Rudolf: ...The carts? Again? He does like to make sure he gets the freshest produce, doesn't he. That's why he sources from outside the city.
:Rudolf: The trouble is, if they take one of the quieter routes they're likely to get ambushed by monsters. They'll scare off the driver and then destroy the cart and all its goods.
:Rudolf: Knowing Quinn, though, he won't abandon the goods if he can help it.
:Rudolf: He's a tough nut to crack, that Quinn... No idea where he gets it from.
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;(Obtain A Bundle of Ropes)
:Paimon: This, uh... Yeah, this doesn't look like a plank.
;(Obtain Fragile Wooden Plank)
:Paimon: Ugh, so it breaks as soon as you touch it...
;(Obtain Sturdy Wooden Plank)
:Paimon: This plank looks pretty solid to Paimon.
;(Obtain Sturdy Wooden Plank)
:Paimon: This one looks good. Snap it up.
;(Talk to Quinn)
:Quinn: Have you found those sturdy wooden planks?
: Yup.
:Quinn: Thanks for taking the trouble to help me. I'll bring the goods and the cart back in no time.
:Quinn: Ah, yes. This is the present. That said, Beatrice was the one who prepared it.
:Quinn: She's always been good at picking presents. I mean, I just brought it up with her, saying that I might have to give a gift to a female friend, and she had this ready in no time at all.
:Quinn: She's not fired up usually, but she's got a good eye for these things, so there's no need to worry. Just take it.
: Did you tell Beatrice about the cart?
:Quinn: No, of course not. If she knew, there'd be no end to her nagging.
:Quinn: And don't tell her either, please. I'm not looking forward to explaining this to her...
:Quinn: Alright you'd best hurry along and deliver that present. I'll go talk to the Knights of Favonius in just a moment.
:;(Obtain )
;(Talk to Quinn again, optional)
:Quinn: Those monsters...
: Must you go?
::Quinn: Of course. It's just a group of monsters. I'll go look for the Knights of Favonius shortly.
::Quinn: Besides, if anything were to happen to those goods, I would have difficulty doing business tomorrow.
::Quinn: Not to mention Beatrice. She always wants me to save a few fruits for her.
::Quinn: If I don't do that tomorrow, I'll never hear the end of it.
: You should really tell her...
::Quinn: No, it's alright. Don't you go telling her either. This doesn't have anything to do with her.
::Quinn: This is my store, and my business. I'll solve any problems that crop up myself.
::Quinn: It's that simple.
----
;(Talk to Rudolf after getting the present)
:Rudolf: Have you gotten a present from Quinn?
: I did.
:Rudolf: Thank you so much. That fellow is very concerned about his business.
:Rudolf: As I thought, he didn't give up on that batch of goods. When it comes to business, nobody can make him see sense.
:Rudolf: Wait. Beatrice helped him pick this? Really, that guy hasn't made any progress at all, has he?
:Rudolf: It's been so many years, they should really just... *sigh* Those two...
:Rudolf: Thank you so much for your help. I'll take this with me. I believe in Beatrice's eye for presents.
:Rudolf: This is a token of my appreciation. Please take it.
:Rudolf: I do hope that Jilliana will like it...
===Sara's Version===
;(Pick Sara at the dialogue branch)
:Rudolf: Huh. Could we get anything special from a restaurant?
:Rudolf: Still, you won't know if you don't try... if all else fails, we can order some delicious takeaway.
:Rudolf: Well, could I trouble you to make the trip? Lily's out at the moment, so I need to wait here until she gets back.
:Rudolf: That girl, who knows where she's run off to this time...
;(Talk to Rudolf again, optional)
:Rudolf: What sort of good ideas could Sara have?
:Rudolf: No matter how I look at it, it can only be some sort of house specialty.
:Rudolf: Wouldn't it be a bit too plain to give something like this as a gift?
----
;(Talk to Sara)
: So, Rudolf wants to give Jilliana a present...
:Sara: Rudolf wants to do that? But if you've come to me... Do you mean to order some specialties?
:Sara: Other than specialties, you won't find anything special here.
:Sara: Alright, I can whip something up for you if you insist...
:Sara: Well, then I'll get to it. In the meantime, could you help me deliver Norma's order to her?
:Sara: It's best eaten hot, so you'll have to hurry before it cools.
: Got it.
::Sara: Thanks a lot! Off you go.
:;(Obtain )
: I'm heading out, then.
::Sara: Yup, thanks!
:;(Obtain )
;(If the timer runs out)
:Paimon: Whoa, looks like this dish has gone cold. Norma's not going to be happy if we take it to her like this...
:Paimon: Let's go find Sara and get another serving... and hope she's not mad at us.
;(Talk to Norma after timer runs out, optional)
:Norma: *sigh* I should just eat in...
;(Talk to Sara again after timer runs out)
: The dish has gone cold...
:Sara: Ugh, this dish has already gone totally cold.
:Sara: Guess there's no choice but to make another serving... Please make haste this time around.
: Understood.
:Sara: It's done. Come now, there's no time to lose.
:;(Obtain )
----
;(Talk to Norma)
:Norma: It should be here any minute...
: Did you wait long?
::Norma: Whoa! You gave me a scare. Your delivery service is really quick.
: I believe this is your order.
::Norma: Whoa, you scared me! Yes, this is the dish I ordered... you sure do deliver quickly.
:Norma: It's still warm, too. I don't have to warm it up again. Thank you.
:Norma: Why do I need to order in even though I live in the city? Well, the thing is...
:Norma: Pre-made food is really convenient, and it means I don't have to wash the dishes or clean the kitchen.
:Norma: I don't know how to make a lot of dishes, either, so I've long grown sick of my own cooking...
;(Talk to Norma again, optional)
:Norma: As expected, ordering food is much more convenient...
: Why not learn a few more dishes?
:Norma: I wish I could... if I could go to Liyue, perhaps I could learn a few new tricks.
:Norma: But I don't have that kind of free time...
----
;(Talk to Sara)
: We've delivered the meal.
:Sara: You have? Great! That dish gets cold easily, and once it does, it's no longer good.
:Sara: I've also finished the specialty dish you ordered for Jilliana. Hehe, since we're both ladies, I'm sure she'll like it. Once she sees it, she'll probably also understand what I...
:Sara: Alright, go give it to them. There's no rush to deliver this while it's hot. Perhaps you could even say that now isn't the time to eat it...
:Sara: Hmm, how should I put this? When you want to eat it, you just need to warm it up a bit. As to the "when," we can leave that up to Jilliana.
:Sara: Oh — and don't steal any bites, I haven't the time to make another serving!
:;(Obtain )
;(Talk to Sara again, optional)
: Can you just tell me what's in this dish?
:Sara: No! Gifts are supposed to be surprises, I can't be telling you that.
:Sara: If you must know, you can always ask Jilliana.
:Sara: Though I'm quite certain she won't tell you either.
----
;(Talk to Rudolf)
:Rudolf: Have you obtained a present from Sara?
: Sure did.
::Rudolf: So you really did get it. I wonder what it is...
::Rudolf: I can't see it? Well, alright then. I mean, I'm sure it's good...
: It's a house specialty.
::Rudolf: A house specialty? I wonder what that is...
:Rudolf: A secret between women... I wonder what sort of secret dish that is?
:Rudolf: Well, I have faith in Sara. These are for you — thanks for your help!
:Rudolf: I hope Jilliana likes this gift...
===Vile's Version===
;(Pick Vile at the dialogue branch)
:Rudolf: Vile? You're familiar with her? I've always found her rather mysterious...
:Rudolf: Will she really be able to... Well, I suppose it couldn't hurt to ask her.
:Rudolf: Though — and I can't for the life of me say why — Jilliana seems to be very busy lately. I haven't seen her at all.
:Rudolf: Lily just went off to play and I need to wait here till she comes back, so... could you please go find Vile for me?
;(Talk to Rudolf again, optional)
:Rudolf: How peculiar... Jilliana is ever so busy at work, all of a sudden...
;(Talk to Jilliana in Mondstadt near the Anemo Archon Statue, optional)
:Jilliana: For Rudolf and Lily's sake... I can't go on like this...
:Jilliana: Ah. W—What are you doing here? Are you going to the Cathedral?
:Jilliana: I... I'm just worried about my work. We've been terribly busy lately, and there's been no time to spend with Lily.
:Jilliana: With Rudolf, too... Once our work is done for the time being, I'll go spend some time with them.
:Jilliana: I have to spend some time with them...
----
;(Talk to Vile)
:Vile: More troublesome work...
: So, Rudolf wants to give Jilliana a present...
:Vile: Rudolf wants to give a gift to Jilliana.
:Vile: Oh, my. Well, if you want a present, you've come to the right person. I am the best at picking presents for the people of Mondstadt.
:Vile: Let me think for a moment. What sort of present would be best? Rudolf, Jilliana, and... Ah yes, they have a daughter, Lily.
:Vile: A book? A flower? Toys? Well... let's just put them all in. And, of course, a surprise. A surprise is always necessary...
: You don't need us to do anything?
:Vile: No, not at all. It's just a little present, I'm happy to help.
:Vile: Don't worry, there's nothing of any great price. Just a few things here and there... Let me wrap it for you.
:Vile: Don't open it, now. A surprise must look the part.
:;(Obtain )
;(Talk to Vile again, optional)
:Vile: Why are you still here? Go on now, this surprise is best given sooner, rather than later.
:Vile: Hmm, and today's the right day, too. Jilliana will definitely like it.
----
;(Talk to Rudolf)
:Rudolf: Did you get the present?
: Well, we did, but...
:Rudolf: Did something happen?
:Rudolf: Oh, so you got it very easily. But is that really a problem?
:Rudolf: But that said, I should take the time to thank Vile for her help.
:Rudolf: Alright. Thanks so much, just wait here for a moment.
:Rudolf: I'll go pass this to Jilliana. She's out at work right now.
: Should you be doing that?
:Rudolf: Now's the perfect time. If I give her a gift while she's hard at work, it will lift her spirits a little.
:Rudolf: Anyway, I know her schedule well. I'll pick a moment when she's not as busy to pass her the present.
:Rudolf: Don't worry about it. Just wait here, I'll be right back.
:;(Rudolph leaves)
:Paimon: Wow, he left just like that. Rudolf really is nice to Jilliana, isn't he?
:Paimon: Come to think of it, we've never found out if Jilliana's liked the presents we picked for her or not.
:Paimon: Rudolf, too. He's never given those presents to her where we can see 'em before...
:Paimon: Hehe, maybe we can take this chance and see how she reacts! She'll love it, Paimon's sure of it!
:Paimon: Oh, Paimon wants to get presents from someone too..
----
;(Talk to Rudolf by the statue)
:Rudolf: ...Jilliana's not...
:Paimon: Eh? Jilliana's not there? Didn't you say you were going to give her the present?
:Rudolf: ...Sorry, who was it that you said you got this present from?
: From Vile. Why?
:Rudolf: Vile, yes, that's right... You see, Jilliana started acting very strangely as soon as she opened it.
:Rudolf: She started stammering, saying that she'd forgotten something... and then she just ran off. I called out to her, but she wouldn't reply.
:Rudolf: ...Never mind. It's not your fault. It was I who asked you to get that present.
:Rudolf: She'd loved all the previous ones, so I just gave her the present directly this time around. Who could have known...
:Rudolf: Lily and Nora are still playing outside. Once she's back, I'll leave her in Sister Grace's care for a while.
:Rudolf: Then I'll go search for Jilliana... and find out what happened.
:Paimon: How did this happen? ...What in the world did Vile give us?
:Paimon: Let's go back and ask her!
;(Talk to Rudolf again, optional)
:Rudolf: ...What in the world happened?
:Rudolf: I have to go ask Vile first...
:Rudolf: But Lily still isn't back yet...
----
;(Talk to Vile)
:Vile: Wow, you're back at last. I thought you'd... take longer.
:Vile: But it seems that Rudolf's quite spry.
: What in the world did you put into that present?
::Vile: Is that really the question you should be asking?
::Vile: What I gave you is something you can ask me about at any time.
::Vile: But if you don't catch up to Jilliana now, it could be too late.
: ...Where did Jilliana go?
::Vile: Oho, aren't you sharp? It seems your adventures weren't a waste of time.
:Vile: Well, let me think. Her general location should be... there, I've marked it out on the map for you.
:Vile: Alright, don't look at me with so much suspicion. If you've got no faith in the location I gave you, you could always search the entirety of Mondstadt...
:Vile: Just go over there, quickly. If you're fast enough, maybe you'll be in time to see the show.
;(Talk to Vile again, optional)
:Vile: Why, how carefree of you to stay here and chat with me. Shouldn't you be going after Jilliana?
: What's your game?
:Vile: Me? Don't misunderstand me. This wasn't my idea. Or perhaps, I should say that the intent behind what happened wasn't mine.
:Vile: Come on, I'm just an errand runner... If a certain gentleman hadn't pressed me so hard, I wouldn't have had to resort to this.
:Vile: Ah... Ugh, I said a little too much. Well, that gentleman and you are such close acquaintances, and it was he who requested that you handle this anyway. If you have grievances, take them up with him.
:Vile: As to who he is... Haha, if I told you that, I might go hungry. So please try to understand.
----
;(Approach Jilliana and the Pyro Potioneer)
:Paimon: That's... Jilliana! Why is she hanging out with those Treasure Hoarder types?
:Paimon: Also, she... seems to know that one Treasure Hoarder over there.
:Paimon: What's going on...
: We should observe for now.
:Paimon: Uh-huh. Let's stay here and watch for a bit.
:Paimon: But if Jilliana's in danger, we have to be ready to help.
:Scrooge: ... Jilliana, what do you mean, you're "not doing this anymore"?
:Scrooge: You aren't thinking of breakin' off ties with your brothers, are you?
:Scrooge: When the Boss led us on all that money-makin', and while we ate and got fat, you didn't tap out, did you?
:Jilliana: Things are different now. I... I'm no longer a Treasure Hoarder.
:Scrooge: Ha! How glib. So says you, but does what you say fly?
:Scrooge: Think about it, Jilliana. The only reason why the Boss hasn't come after you yet is because we're covering for you. Old comrades and all, you know?
:Scrooge: If not, what do you think the Boss would do to your husband and daughter, what with his temper and all?
:Jilliana: No! Please! D—Don't hurt them. You... You just want money, right? I'll give it to you...
:Jilliana: T—This is all I have. And I've given you more besides in the past. Isn't that enough?
:Scrooge: Just this much, enough? Forget it. We've lost quite a few gigs because you upped and bailed on us, you know.
:Scrooge: You owe us that much. Isn't it just courtesy to add a little more on the side? Oh, how about this? I hear that the Cathedral has quite a lot of treasure, so why not...
:Jilliana: No! I... I can't do such a shameful thing to Lord Barbatos!
:Scrooge: Tch, look at you. You think you're really some kind of sister after a few days in a church? Once a Treasure Hoarder, always a Treasure Hoarder.
:Scrooge: Did you really think that you could wash your hands of us, make a clean break and go live the cushy life once you'd earned enough cash?
:Jilliana: You're... too much! Fine, then...
:Scrooge: "Fine"? Fine what? "Fine, I'll fight you all, right here and now"?
:Scrooge: Look at yourself, Jilliana. You're the same as ever. You never change.
:Scrooge: You weren't bad in a fight, I'll give you that. But I've got a letter with your affairs written on it back home. If I don't return, that letter's going straight to the boss.
:Scrooge: At that point, a bit of money from you every so often just ain't going to cut it.
:Jilliana: You're shameless!
:Scrooge: Hahaha! Jilliana, we're Treasure Hoarders! "Shameless" is our middle name!
:Scrooge: Go on, go tell the Knights of Favonius. Let them know that the respected Sister Jilliana is actually a Treasure Hoarder.
:Scrooge: Look how she acts so compassionate in her guise as a sister! But who knows what thoughts such a person might have in private?
:Scrooge: And as for your precious husband and daughter... I wonder, do they know what you've done? Or should I give them a little lecture?
:Jilliana: I... I... I...
:Paimon: That nasty man's about to hurt poor Jilliana! We gotta help her!
: Attack!
:Scrooge: Ha, whatever. I'm done talking shop with you. Go get those treasures inside the Cathedral. Or else...
:;(The Traveler and Paimon walk up next to Jilliana)
: Or else what now?
: Jilliana! We found you!
::Jilliana: S—So it was you! How did you find this place...
:Scrooge: Who are you, poking your noses into our business? Scram, or we'll get rid of you, too!
:Scrooge: Oh, wait a minute! Ah, I get it. So this is what you meant by "not doing this anymore."
:Scrooge: *chuckles* You're quite ruthless, aren't you? Had people lying in wait this whole time, looking to take us out.
:Scrooge: But we aren't going to sit here and take it from you, either. Brothers, get them!
;(After the cutscene)
:Paimon: Look out! They're coming!
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;(Talk to Jilliana after defeating the enemies)
:Jilliana: Y—You... What are you doing here?
: Vile showed us the way.
::Jilliana: Vile? How did she know...
: Why are you here?
::Jilliana: I came here to settle some personal matters.
: Those Treasure Hoarders were...
:Jilliana: ...Forget it. You were here for a while, so I'm sure you've put two and two together.
:Jilliana: Sorry. I'd actually detected you a while back. You were hiding in those bushes in the corner, weren't you? You were pretty discreet overall, but you... overlooked a few details.
:Jilliana: Don't be so disappointed. Observing our surroundings is the most basic of basics for me as a Treasure Hoarder.
:Jilliana: Still, I only knew that there was someone in the bushes. At first, I thought Scrooge had laid an ambush for me. I never thought that it would be you.
: You were a Treasure Hoarder? But...
:Jilliana: ...Haha, it's hard to imagine, isn't it? But before I met Rudolf, I did in fact roam the lands as a Treasure Hoarder.
:Jilliana: Sometimes I'd gather intel in the city, sometimes I'd cheat passers-by out in the wild, and sometimes I'd go tomb raiding together with the other Hoarders...
:Jilliana: We lived free... and empty lives. We'd make money and squander it. Then we'd be forced to find some way to make more money, which we would then squander again.
:Jilliana: Everyone in the Treasure Hoarders would say that they're happy, but not one of us could escape that vicious cycle.
:Jilliana: At least, that was until I met Rudolf, and had Lily...
:Jilliana: I... didn't want to be a Treasure Hoarder anymore. So I left secretly, and fled to Mondstadt.
:Jilliana: It was Sister Victoria who took me in, then.
: How did you meet Rudolf?
::Jilliana: P—Please don't ask such questions. How am I supposed to answer? A—Anyway, it was all very complicated. I can't quite remember myself.
: And then you became a sister?
::Jilliana: I made it sound simple, but I did go through some trials in the process of becoming a sister. Fortunately, Rudolf and Lily stood by me.
:Jilliana: But eventually, Scrooge discovered that I had fled to Mondstadt, and he threatened Rudolf and Lily in order to extort money from me.
:Jilliana: I was afraid, so I've been giving him money all this time. Today should have been the day for payment, and I was prepared to do it, but... the present that Rudolf gave me today...
:Jilliana: I saw a Treasure Hoarder Insignia inside it...
:Jilliana: That must have been Scrooge's way of saying that he can simply reach out and control my life as he pleases. I realized that if I continued like this, I would have collapsed, and so... I decided to come here and have it out with him.
:Jilliana: I was prepared for any outcome... And then, you appeared.
:Jilliana: Alright, I've said all that I wanted to say. Now that things have gotten to this point, I can't return to Mondstadt. The Treasure Hoarders won't stand for this...
: Rudolf is still waiting for you.
::Jilliana: Rudolf... Lily... But how can I go back and face them now?
: Go back and tell Sister Victoria everything.
:Jilliana: Haha, I suppose that at this point, I should indeed go to Sister Victoria to confess.
:Jilliana: When she took me in, she didn't ask any questions. Even now, she probably doesn't know that I was once a Treasure Hoarder.
:Jilliana: Thank you. I'll return to Mondstadt shortly.
:Jilliana: There are... many things I still need to settle...
;(Talk to Jilliana again, optional)
:Jilliana: I do hope that Sister Victoria can accept my repentance.
:Jilliana: But a sinner like me... *chuckles*
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;(Talk to Jilliana in Mondstadt near the Anemo Archon Statue, optional)
:Jilliana: Oh, you're back. I... I'm plucking up the courage now to go and confess to Sister Victoria.
:Jilliana: I do hope that Sister Victoria will hear my confession.
;(Talk to Vile, optional)
:Vile: Wow, you're back already. You were quicker than I thought.
: What were you playing at, putting that thing in the gift!?
::Vile: Hey, don't you take that aggressive tone with me. I didn't create Jilliana's problems, alright? The Treasure Hoarders have been extorting her for a very long time already.
::Vile: Jilliana will do whatever that guy tells her to in order to protect the life of relative peace she has carved out for herself. She doesn't even try to stand up to him.
::Vile: If she wanted, she could just tell Rudolf the truth, and report the whole affair to the Knights of Favonius.
::Vile: After all, who's to say Rudolf isn't already aware of his wife's shady past? Maybe he already came to terms with it a long time ago...
::Vile: But Jilliana is not about to take a chance on that "maybe," let alone tell anything to the Knights of Favonius.
::Vile: Instead, she puts herself at the complete mercy of that guy's demands. If she carries on down this path, sooner or later she's going to run into something far more serious than money troubles.
::Vile: Sure, it's painful to face your demons. But so is prolonging the agony. She needs to act a little more ruthlessly to get herself out of the mess she's in and avoid disastrous consequences down the line.
::Vile: So, on instructions from a certain gentleman, I took the opportunity presented by this gift to send Jilliana a little knightly assistance, in the form of your gallant self.
: What's his goal?
::Vile: His goal? Oh, he said I was free to share that with you.
::Vile: He said that even though the Treasure Hoarders can come in handy occasionally, he draws the line at working with anyone who "threatens other people's family."
::Vile: He also said, and I quote: "People like that are criminal to the core... all they deserve is to be hunted down and destroyed."
::Vile: However, the Knights aren't exactly low key in the way they operate. If they got involved, the first thing to happen would be everyone in the city finding out about Jilliana's personal history...
::Vile: There's also no guarantee that they could beat the Treasure Hoarders. They are a highly devious bunch. So, sending you in as a lone ranger was the only option.
::Vile: Come on now, don't frown at me. Seriously, if you're looking at someone to blame, it should be that guy you're such good friends with.
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;(Talk to Rudolf)
:Rudolf: Huh. You left in a hurry just now. Where did you go?
: Well, it was about Jilliana...
:Rudolf: Jilliana already came back. She said that she just remembered an errand she had to run for Sister Victoria, which is why she ran off in a hurry.
:Rudolf: Still, I think that there's something strange here. The moment she got back, she said there was something else she had to do, leaving me all on my own once again.
:Rudolf: *sigh* How did this one present cause such a mess...
:Rudolf: Still, I should thank you for running around at my request this whole time. Please take these. Looks like I have to be careful in selecting presents in the future...
:;(Obtain , )
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