Across the Sea

Across the Sea is the first part of .
==Steps==
#Ask the Millelith about the situation
#Investigate the Ruin Guard's whereabouts
#Defeat the Ruin Guard
#Talk to Paimon
#Keep searching the surrounding area
#Go to Northland Bank
#Talk to Childe
==Dialogue==
;(Talking to Daipai)
: Daipai: Be on your guard, Traveler. Now is no time for sightseeing.
: Paimon: Oh, why's that? Has something happened?
: Daipai: Yes. As unusual as this may sound, numerous eyewitness reports have confirmed an active Ruin Guard presence in this area, even though this is far beyond their normal area of activity.
: Daipai: Sergeant sent someone to find out just where these ancient machines might have come from. It appears that they simply left their ruin and marched off all of a sudden, for no clear reason.
: Paimon: So did somebody wake them up?
: Daipai: As I say, the reason is still unclear. We have very little intelligence at present.
: Daipai: Moreover... The ruin in question is of the especially spooky variety. Strange noises are often heard coming from within...
: Daipai: As such, we are not permitted to investigate until the order comes through from headquarters.
: One can never be too cautious.
: The Millelith... Always so inefficient.
:: Daipai: Sorry? Did you say something?
:: Paimon: ...Was that supposed to be your impression of Master Diluc talking about the Knights of Favonius?
: Daipai: In any case, the only sensible strategy in the meantime is to increase Millelith patrols. We must not let innocent civilians come to harm.
: Paimon: That's a good point... Ruin Guards are probably pretty dangerous for regular folk...
: Is there any way I can help?
: Daipai: Wow, uh... I'm very grateful indeed for the offer, but... it just wouldn't be worth the risk.
: Paimon: Oh don't worry about that! here, beats up Ruin Guards for breakfast.
: I do know a little self-defense.
:: Daipai: Is that so...
: Not to brag, but I could beat ten of you in a fight.
:: Daipai: Ahaha, the self-confidence of young people is an extraordinary thing...
: Daipai: Well, if you're genuinely offering...
: Daipai: I did see some Ruin Guard footprints on the , but since then I've been too busy warning passers-by to investigate myself...
: Paimon: Footprints, eh? Interesting... We'll take the case!
: Daipai: While the Millelith stands guard, evil shall never prevail! On behalf of Millelith, I salute you, Traveler. You have my gratitude. I will rendezvous you once I have finished my patrol.
;(Talking to Daipai again)
: Daipai: I must continue with my patrol now. Let's rendezvous shortly.
;(Investigating the first area)
: Paimon: Whew, this footprint is huuuuge! It has to be the one that guy was talking about.
;(Investigating the second area)
: Paimon: And here's another one. Yep, seems the Ruin Guards did come out for a walk after all.
;(Investigating the final area)
: Paimon: The trail of Ruin Guard footprints leads us here, to... Ah! A Ruin Guard! Over there!
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;(After defeating the first ruin guard)
: Paimon: Well, that's one down.
: Paimon: Let's keep looking around, maybe we'll find some more.
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;(After finding the second ruin guard)
: ???: Hey, you! Check this out, isn't it awesome!
: Paimon: ...What is he wearing?
: ???: I've never seen one this close before! Have you ever seen one?
: Yes, It's a powered-down Ruin Guard.
:: ???: Um, excuse me? His name is Mr. Cyclops, actually! What sorta dumb name is "Ruin Guard"?
: Careful kid, these guys are tough.
:: ???: You bet! Mr. Cyclopses are crazy strong! No bad guys can escape from these guys, that's for sure.
: Paimon: "Mr. Cyclops"? Aw, that's cute... Wait, what? Do people seriously call them that?
: ???: Yep! My brother said so. And he's the best toy seller in the whole world! It's his job to sell this kinda stuff!
: ???: Right now he's at the Institute for Toy Research in Liyue. That's where Mr. Cyclopses come from.
: ???: It's always nice to meet someone else who likes toys. So tell me, where'd you get your toy from? Must be a pretty new kind, I've never seen on that can fly and talk before!
: Paimon is not a toy, neither are Ruin Guards...
:: Paimon: Yeah. Paimon is not a toy!
: Limited edition. Jealous much?
:: Paimon: Hey! Just 'cause you get to play with Paimon all the time does not mean that Paimon's a toy!
: Daipai: Greetings, have you found anythi— Oh, a child...? Wh—What's the situation here?
: Paimon: We just, y'know, found him.
: Daipai: Uh-uh, you shouldn't be out here, boy. There are killing machines in the area, it's extremely dangerous.
: ???: "Killing machines"? You mean... ones that look like this?
: Daipai: Precisely, and including this one. It's not moving now, but if it were to wake up, the consequences would be...
: ???: You take that back! Mr. Cyclops is not a killing machine, he's one of the good guys!
: Daipai: Um... "Mr. Cyclops"?
: ???: We shouldn't be talking to this guy. If he's saying mean things about Mr. Cyclops, he's definitely a bad man.
: Daipai: I—I'm just trying to help...
: I think you've lost him...
: Maybe let me handle this...
: Daipai: Ugh, I've always been hopeless at dealing with children...
: Paimon: Well then, why don't you get back to your normal job and leave us to do the babysitting?
: Daipai: It seems I have no other choice... Very well, I will continue with my patrol. Please escort the child to somewhere safe, it's much too dangerous here.
: ???: Hahahaha, the might Mr. Cyclops scared off the bad guys once again!
: What's your name kid?
: Where are your family?
: Teucer: My name's Teucer! I came all the way from Snezhnaya to look for my brother in Liyue. But I'm all on my own, and I don't know where to find him...
: Paimon: You came all the way from Snezhnaya!?
: Teucer: Oh, I think this is the part where I give you this... Here you go!
: Paimon: What is it? Looks heavy...
: Paimon: What the!?
: So much Mora!
: So, so, so much Mora!
: Teucer: My brother said I should take it with me. He said, "Find a nice person to give this to, and they will take good care of Teucer."
: Paimon: Your brother makes a good point... Still, it's hard to believe you made it all this way armed with nothing but a few bags of Mora...
: Paimon: Your family must be super rich! Paimon never knew you could make so much Mora from selling toys.
: I will gladly take it!
: I will gladly take it! (And give it to your brother when we find him...)
: Teucer: Yay! Thanks, nice !
: Teucer: Alright, now we gotta make a pinkie promise!
: Teucer: You make a pinkie promise, you keep it all your life. You break a pinkie promise, I throw you on the ice. The cold will kill the pinkie that once betrayed your friend, the frost will freeze your tongue off so you never lie again.
: Paimon: Wow... That one nursery rhyme kinda says all you need to know about Snezhnayan culture...
: Paimon: Well, if we weren't your babysitters before we sure as heck are now! ...But where should we look for your brother?
: Somewhere with close connections to Snezhnaya.
:: Paimon: Snezhnaya... Ooh, how about the ?
: ?
:: Paimon: Great idea. Alright, off we go!
: Teucer: Alright! Finally, now I get to see my brother!
:;(Obtain )
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;(After entering to the Northland Bank)
: Ekaterina: That seems a little inappropriate, don't you think, sir? How can you—
: Childe: Relax, once in a while can't hurt. It'll be fine!
: Paimon: Huh? What's he doing here...
: Teucer: Yay, my brother! I found you!
: Childe: I know that voice... Why, if it isn't my little brother, Teucer! My goodness!
: Childe: Haha... What a nice surprise, Teucer! I thought I would have to wait till I return home before seeing you again...
: Childe: How are the others — sister Tonia and brother Anthon? Is everybody keeping well?
: Teucer: They miss you a lot! Tonia prays for you every day at dinner...
: Childe: ...Wait a second, what are you doing here in Liyue, Teucer? How have I not heard anything about this?
: Teucer: Well... what happened was... I saw a boat that looked like it was selling toys, so obviously I thought you were on board...
: Teucer: And then when I got off I just kept walking and walking... and then, I found a Mr. Cyclops!
: Teucer: Mr. Cyclops scared off a bad guy, and then I found this nice to help me come look for you...
: So Teucer's a stowaway!
:: Paimon: And also... Teucer is Childe's brother!?
: ...Teucer is Childe's brother!?
: Paimon: Cool! Suddenly, Paimon doesn't feel so bad about taking Teucer's money!
: Childe: Teucer, what you did was extremely dangerous... I'm so happy to see you, really I am, but please... Promise me you won't do anything like this ever again...
: Teucer: Okay, I promise... Please don't be mad at me...
: Childe: I'm not mad at you. I just care about your safety, that's all.
: Childe: If you hadn't met these nice people, things could have been a lot more dangerous for you, Teucer. I hope you said a big thank-you to them?
: Teucer: Yep! I always remember my pleases and thank-yous.
: Paimon: Oh, so you did notice we were here, you were just ignoring us. Gotcha.
: Childe: Hahaha, forgive me, it's always family first where I'm from. Don't take it personally.
: Childe: I know we've had our differences up to now, but... a few minor quibbles aside, we get on quite well, don't you think?
: Do you mean that, or are you just keeping up appearances?
: You've got a lot of nerve...
: Childe: Heh... Come on, you know I'm just a pawn in all of that. Just doing my part. As for who wins, who loses, and how each side deals with consequences... I prefer to leave all that up to the ones playing the game.
: Childe: I'm much more interested in who wins and who loses when it comes to our little sparring matches.
: Paimon: Hmm... Sounds like you're ready to get your butt kicked again?
: Childe: Hah! You're forgetting something about me — I, Tartaglia, spend every second getting stronger. Don't expect to have it quite so easy next time.
: I've also come a long way since then.
: Ready whenever you are.
: Paimon: Whoa, whoa, whoa, you aren't gonna fight now are you?
: Childe: Hahaha... Maybe not right now. Not while my kid brother is watching.
: Teucer: Why do you wanna fight the nice ? Are you guys enemies?
: Childe: No, not at all! , allow me to formally express my sincerest gratitude for taking care of my darling brother. His safety matters very much to me.
: I'm still keeping my eye on you.
: Concern for your family's well-being. That I can understand.
: Paimon: ...Um, so anyway, Paimon has a question...
: Paimon: Teucer said something about you being a toy seller... What's all that about? Aren't you supposed to be one of the Fatui's Harb—
: Childe: Ahem! Um... Yes, about that...
:;(Childe talks to Traveler privately)
: Childe: Shh, look, I only told him that so that he'll look up to me. In the eyes of a child, working with toys must be the best job imaginable, right?
: Childe: I don't want my family to have anything to do with the Fatui's... or should I say, Snezhnaya's... darker side.
: Childe: The older ones already know that I serve the Tsaritsa. But Teucer is still so young, and in his eyes...
:;(Goes back to talking with Teucer)
: Childe: Ahem. As I was saying... I remain Snezhnaya's greatest expatriate toy seller, currently attached to the Liyue Branch of our Institute for Toy Research!
: Teucer: That's right! My brother's the greatest! He's Mr. Cyclops' bestest friend!
:;(Childe turns towards the Traveler)
: Childe: Just humor me in front of Teucer, if you would be so kind...
:;(Childe turns back to Ekaterina)
: Childe: Ah, yes. Ekaterina. I will deal with the issue of that outstanding payment right away.
: Paimon: Hey! Slinking off, are we?
: Ekaterina: But Master Childe, would it not be a little improper to ask you to deal with... debt collection?
: Childe: A bet is a bet, isn't it? And if you lose a bet with an agent... Well, you might as well get a little exercise out of it.
: Teucer: Are you going off to sell toys now?
: Childe: That's right! As much as I'd love to catch up a little longer, Teucer, duty calls! I'm sure here will be happy to keep you company while I'm out, though.
: Paimon: Ugh, so we still need to keep babysitting for you?
: Teucer: Sure! I really like this , and anyway made a pinkie promise to take good care of me!
: Childe: Ah! Well, it sounds like Teucer really likes you, and that you've already made a pinkie promise to take good care of him anyway.
: (They're ganging up on me...) ...Okay sure.
: Okay, we'll do it. For Teucer.
: Childe: Then I'm in your debt. Here, take this as Teucer's entertainment fund. I want him to have a good time while he's in Liyue, so take him anywhere he wants.
: Childe: If need be, you may find me by the river near . I'll see you both around!
:;(Obtain Childe and Teucer's Mora Pouch ×35,000
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