The Glede Returns to the Pavilion (Quest)

The Glede Returns to the Pavilion is an Event Quest and the only quest in .
==Steps==
# Wait until the appointed time (08:00 – 12:00 two days later)
# Meet up with Gaming
# Go to the commission location
# Talk to the client
# Work as armed escorts together with Gaming
# Find a place to rest
# Find a tea stall to rest at
# Leave the tea stall and talk to Zhongli
# Go to Liyue Harbor to deliver the goods
# Talk to Xianyun
# Go to the kite stall
# Wait for Lantern Rite to begin
# Talk to Gaming
==Dialogue==
;(Pass time)
: Paimon: It's time to carry out the plan!
: Paimon: Let's go find Gaming. Hope everything goes well.
;(Talk to Gaming)
: Paimon: Hi Gaming! Paimon sees you've certainly gotten an early start this morning! Playing games already, are we?
: Paimon: Who won this time? You the one buying dim sum again?
: Gaming: Hey, when you put it like that, it makes it sound like I'm always the one losing...
: Longzhou: Ah! Perfect, you're all here! There's an important commission I need your help with.
: Gaming: Alright, I've got the time. Where are the goods?
: Longzhou: It's not just goods this time. I need you to escort a tea merchant and their wares from Qiaoying Village to Liyue Harbor. A very important client has requested to meet with him.
: Gaming: Sure. What's this merchant's address?
: Longzhou: Here.
: Gaming: Uh...!
: Paimon: If the client's that important, then this must be a very crucial, very pressing commission, right?
: Longzhou: Um... Of course, the sooner you complete it the better. I would advise you to depart as soon as possible.
: That's fine by me.
: Gaming: ...Haah.
: Gaming: Alright. Don't work too hard now, Longzhou. We'll set off then.
----
;(Approach Qiaoying Village)
: Paimon: You're a bit quiet today, Gaming. Do you want Paimon to tell a story?
: Gaming: We're almost there... I'll take a raincheck on that.
;(Approach Yip Tak)
: Paimon: Hello! You must be the tea merchant heading to Liyue Harbor. We're here to escort you.
: Yip Tak: ...
: Gaming: ...Dad.
: Yip Tak: ...
: Paimon: Oh! So you're Gaming's father. It's nice to meet you!
: Paimon: Just leave this delivery to him. Trust Paimon, he's got this in the bag. Gaming is super good at what he does!
: Paimon: Everyone at the Secure Transport Agency says as much. Even the Ministry of Civil Affairs has nothing but good things to say about him.
: Yip Tak: ...Seems like you've made some sort of name for yourself, at least.
: Gaming: ...
: Gaming: The... The goods are all in order?
: Yip Tak: Yes. They're all here.
: Gaming: Then let's get going.
: Yip Tak: ...
: Paimon: A very important client has asked for you by name. You kinda have to come with us.
: Paimon: Paimon doesn't know how we would explain ourselves if you just didn't show up. Plus, you'd be missing out on a huge money-making opportunity.
: Yip Tak: ...I see.
: Yip Tak: I suppose I will have to trouble you all to escort me then. Let's go.
----
;(Approach Wangshu Inn)
: Paimon: We've been walking for so long. Is anyone tired? How about we stop and rest for a bit?
: Yip Tak: I'm fine.
: Paimon: Gaming, don't you usually have some delicious snacks on you? C'mon, bring 'em out so we can share 'em!
: Yip Tak: I'm fine, thank you.
: Paimon: Eh? But the Winter Melon Cake he gave us last time was so delicious! Have you ever tried it before, Mr. Yip?
: Gaming: Paimon...
;(Approach the resting point)
: Gaming: Here, this place looks nice and open. Why don't you all rest here for a second?
: Paimon: Huh? What about you? You're not going to join us?
: Gaming: I'm not tired. I'll keep watch.
: Paimon: Oh? But...
: Yip Tak: Just let him go.
: Paimon: Okay. We'll just share amongst ourselves then. Did you know, Uncle Yip, that the flavor of these cakes changes depending on...
: Gaming: Halt! Who goes there?
:;(Gaming gets into a defensive stance, holding his Blackcliff Slasher)
: : ...It appears that one's movements were overly conspicuous.
: : Enough of your musings. Focus... Focus on the matter at hand.
: Jiehu: Present your exquisite ornaments at once!
: Houzhang: Indeed! Bring them forth readily and without protest.
: Yip Tak: Ah!? Wh—What do we do...
: Gaming: (Hmm. It seems as if these two are acting alone.)
: Gaming: (It won't be difficult to subdue them, but they might have something else waiting in store for Dad. The best way to keep him safe is...)
: Gaming: Leave this to me. I'll handle them.
: Gaming: , Paimon, take my dad and the goods away from here!
: Yip Tak: No, Gaming! It's too dangerous!
: Gaming: This is what I do!
: Jiehu: ...A thorny foe indeed! Let us depart and seek a target softer in blows and disposition!
: Gaming: Uh-uh, don't think I'm gonna let you off so easily!
:;(Cloud Retainer watches from the background as Gaming chases after Houzhang and Jiehu)
: Houzhang: Away! Let us away!
: Yip Tak: Gaming!
: Paimon: Don't worry! He's a great fighter!
: Paimon: Paimon's even seen him take down a dozen or so Treasure Hoarders all by himself!
: Yip Tak: But, Gaming...
: Yip Tak: ...*sigh*
: Yip Tak: If he had just stayed by my side and learned the family trade, he wouldn't have to put himself in such dangerous situations.
: Paimon: We just have to trust him. Let's go on ahead. We'd best get away from here, in case there are other bandits in the area waiting in ambush.
: Cloud Retainer: (All is going to plan...)
:;(The group runs to a nearby open field)
: Paimon: Okay, we should be good to stop here.
: Paimon: Zhongli!? Oh no, what is he doing here？
:;(The camera pans up to reveal that Zhongli is flying a kite with the design of Hu Tao's ghost)
: Yip Tak: Good sir, please listen to me. Reel in your line and leave this place as quickly as you can! There are bandits in the area.
:;(Zhongli brings his kite down)
: Zhongli: Bandits? Acting in broad daylight...?
:
: Paimon: Ahem! *cough* *cough*
: Zhongli: Oh?
: Paimon: *cough*
: Zhongli: Ah, I see.
: Zhongli: It appears many people are catching a chill as of late. If your throat is bothering you, Paimon, perhaps some tea and rest are in order.
: Paimon: Uh... Nope! No need. No need. Paimon's fine. She just... had some cake stuck in her throat...
:: (He must have figured it all out by now. Is he just playing dumb on purpose...)
: Zhongli: If there are indeed bandits in the area, then we should inform the Millelith at once.
: The guard that was escorting us is already on their tail.
: Zhongli: Oh? Well, if that's the case...
: Zhongli: Such matters are best left to those with the necessary expertise, wouldn't you agree?
: Yip Tak: *sigh* I suppose you're right... If ordinary people like us got involved, we would only cause more trouble.
: Zhongli: Since we find ourselves otherwise unoccupied in this beautiful area, why don't we find a quiet place to relax while we wait for good news?
: Yip Tak: Hmm... That would be lovely.
;(Approach the tea stall)
: Paimon: So, uh, Uncle Yip does have reason to be worried. After all, Gaming, the guard we mentioned, is his son.
: Zhongli: Gaming... The name sounds somewhat familiar. Ah yes, that is the name of the Wushou dancer who has been performing around Liyue Harbor recently, is it not?
: Paimon: Oh? Have you seen him perform?
: Zhongli: Indeed. I cannot help but admire his skill. He truly encapsulates the spirit of the suanni.
: Zhongli: Wushou dancing has become more well-known in Liyue Harbor recently. However... Although performers are seeing budding success, they have, no doubt, had to face many hurdles along the way — ones not so easily understood by spectators such as ourselves.
: Zhongli: If you ask me, what truly deserves admiration is perseverance in the face of adversity. That is a rare attribute indeed.
: Zhongli: I have heard many of my acquaintances praise Gaming for his kind, selfless, and courageous disposition... To have a child so accomplished and upright... You must be a very proud parent indeed, Uncle Yip.
:: (Uncle Yip...)
: Paimon: (Seems like Zhongli has decided to skip the formalities...)
: Yip Tak: Ah, well...
: Yip Tak: He... He's a hard worker, yes.
: Paimon: You should be sure to tell him you think that when he gets back!
: Yip Tak: I...
: Zhongli: Your son is young yet. It's normal for someone his age to be a bit... hotheaded.
: Zhongli: It's understandable to find talking about such things in person difficult. If there's a particular sentiment you wish to convey, perhaps we could pass it along for you.
: Yip Tak: No, no! It wouldn't be right to ask that of you...
: Yip Tak: *sigh* This thing between us has festered for many years now. In truth... there are some things that simply aren't easy for us to talk through.
: Yip Tak: I've been in the tea business for most of my life, and I always hoped my child would do the same. Otherwise, how would he support himself?
: Yip Tak: Over the past few years, I heard how well he was doing for himself as a guard, how his work was taking him to farther and farther off places... I also heard that he never gave up on Wushou dancing. It made me happy... but I was also worried.
: Yip Tak: When you're young, you can handle all that physically taxing work and manual labor. What young person isn't capable of making a living that way? My concern is what happens when you get old.
: Yip Tak: Every time I get to thinking like that, I cannot help but be reinforced in the belief that I was right... that I was right not to give in.
: Yip Tak: I often regret introducing him to Wushou dancing as a kid. If I had known how things would turn out, I would have never taken him to see those performances in the first place.
: Zhongli: It is only natural for a parent to strive to send their child down the right path. No one would begrudge you that sentiment, Uncle Yip. You need not worry.
: Yip Tak: You seem quite young, Mr. Zhongli, yet you speak with such wisdom... Perhaps I have misjudged your age?
: Zhongli: Hahaha, your words are too kind. Truth be told, one of my old friends has several grown daughters.
: Zhongli: Rather than fretting about their future, however, she prefers to let them find their own way.
: Yip Tak: Then she is more easygoing than I could ever be. I fear... I lack such an open mind.
: Yip Tak: Oh, I meant to say earlier, there is no need to be so polite. Feel free to call me by my name, Yip Tak.
: Zhongli: Sure.
: Yip Tak: So, do you also think I fret too much, Mr. Zhongli?
: Zhongli: *sigh* That's not exactly what I was hoping to convey. Only a fool would ask a parent not to worry about their child. But think of it this way — raising a child is not unlike flying a kite. Hold the string too tight, and it can no longer soar.
: Zhongli: As my friend once said, if your children are aiming for the stars... clipping their wings will only cause them to come crashing down. You need to let out the line for a kite to soar.
: Yip Tak: ...*sigh* It seems I was too stuck in my ways.
: Zhongli: You need not reproach your heart for caring. You simply need to loosen your hold a little.
: Zhongli: Indeed with such a big heart, why not allocate the time you usually spend worrying about Gaming to the pursuit of other things, like going for a stroll, drinking tea, or taking in the scenery? You never know what surprises could be in store — things can change in the blink of an eye.
: Yip Tak: Haha, the blink of an eye, you say? Do things change so quickly?
: Zhongli: Children grow up in quite the same way, do they not? Day after day, year after year, sometimes in the blink of an eye, but always when you least expect it. As a father, I'm sure you know that best.
: Yip Tak: Haha... Yes, you can say that again... One second, Gaming was a kid, the next thing I knew he was ready to fly the nest.
: Paimon: Zhongli certainly has a way with words...
: Paimon: Oh! Gaming is back!
: Paimon: Hey, Gaming, we're over here!
: Gaming: Dad, , Paimon. Good, you're all here. Oh! And Mr. Zhongli from the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor? You're here too?
: Zhongli: Haha, a fated meeting indeed! We were just enjoying some pleasant conversation.
: Yip Tak: ...
: Yip Tak: Is everything resolved?
: Gaming: Well, you could say that...
: Yip Tak: What does that mean?
: Gaming: , Paimon, come with me. I need to talk to you.
: Yip Tak: ...
: Paimon: Huh? Oh... Okay...
:;(The Traveler and Paimon step aside with Gaming)
: Gaming: I'll come right out and say it. Those two bandits... You sent them, didn't you?
: Paimon: Huh!? So, that's how we're starting off?
: Gaming: Can't look me in the eye, huh? Guess I'm right, then.
: Paimon: Okay... But how did you know?
: Gaming: At first, their mannerisms seemed a bit stilted. But once I got close, it was obvious that they possessed great skills.
: Gaming: I was right on their tail, and it should have taken only a few steps to catch up to them, yet somehow, I was never able to close that distance...
: Gaming: People with that level of skill would have gone about things differently from the start, like sneaking up on us while we were distracted.
: Gaming: Unless, or course, their real motive was to lure me away from the group all along.
: Paimon: Wow, you're pretty quick on the uptake!
: Gaming: I just have a lot of experience. I've dealt with many a ruthless bandit in my time, but I've never seen ones like them.
: Gaming: In the end, I told them they would make good guards if they ever wanted to get back on the straight and narrow, and that they could come hang out with me in Liyue Harbor any time.
: Paimon: Eh... You ever consider that you might be a little too good at making friends?
: Gaming: I'm guessing you guys were trying to help resolve things between my dad and me?
: Yeah.
: Gaming: *sigh*
: Gaming: I appreciate it. I really do.
: Gaming: But this conflict between us has been going on for a long time.
: Gaming: Even if those two were real bandits, and I was able to subdue them and show him what I was capable of, it wouldn't change anything...
: Gaming: You've seen the way he talks to me...
: Paimon: It's not like that at all! Your dad really cares about you. You should see the way he talks about you when you're not around!
: Paimon: Zhongli was talking things through with him, and he nearly agreed to let it go...
: Gaming: *sigh*
: Paimon: You don't believe us?
: Gaming: He won't let it go. He can say as much as he wants to other people, but he won't talk to me. I'm certain of it.
: And you? Will you talk to him?
: Gaming: ...
: Paimon: You told us you wanted to prove yourself to your dad. Why don't you tell him about all the hard work you've done these past few years?
: Gaming: Will that even do anything? I'm not sure "talking" is enough...
: Paimon: You won't know unless you try! Just like how you won't know if something is delicious unless you taste it.
: Paimon: Listen to us. It's time to put these people skills to good use! You can make friends with anyone! So why not your dad?
: Good luck! We'll be rooting for you.
: It won't hurt to try.
: Gaming: Ha...
: Gaming: I'll do my best.
: Yip Tak: ...You are very knowledgeable, Mr. Zhongli. I'm impressed!
: Yip Tak: Despite my being in the tea industry for several decades, it seems I still have much to learn about the art of tea tasting.
: Zhongli: You flatter me. It was nothing but a few humble musings.
: Paimon: How much tea have you drank since we've been gone?
: It's not like it was alcohol...
: Zhongli: Haha, Yip Tak and I have found many a common interest. Our friendship, much like a cup of tea, seems to grow stronger the longer it has to steep.
: Yip Tak: Well said, Mr. Zhongli.
: Yip Tak: Gaming, Mr. Zhongli is very knowledgeable. You should take the opportunity to learn from people like him when you're in the city.
: Gaming: Huh? Oh... Of course.
: Paimon: Ahem... Zhongli...
: Zhongli: I have very much enjoyed our conversation, Yip Tak, but I, unfortunately, have some unfinished Funeral Parlor business to attend to.
: Yip Tak: Oh! I hope I didn't keep you.
: Yip Tak: My apologies for taking up so much of your time, Mr. Zhongli. No need to stay on my account. When you're less busy, let's find a time to meet. I'll treat you to dim sum.
: Zhongli: It would be an honor.
: Paimon: We'll see you off, Zhongli!
: Paimon: You two have a nice chat, alright?
;(Talk to Gaming or Yip Tak, optional)
: Yip Tak: Should we sit?
: Gaming: ...Sure.
----
;(Approach the marked location)
: Paimon: Thanks for helping us talk things through with Uncle Yip. Good thing you were able to pick up on what we were putting down.
: Zhongli: I have been around the both of you for some time now. You could say I have a certain level of expertise in that regard.
: Zhongli: As for my role in the conversation, think nothing of it. I hardly did anything noteworthy.
: Paimon: Hehe, you never change, do you?
: Paimon: Uh, why did you have us walk all this way? Paimon thought we just had to go far enough to be out of earshot.
: Zhongli: A friend approaches.
:;(Xiao appears)
: Xiao: Hello.
:
: Paimon: Xiao! You're here too!?
: Xiao: I've been here the whole time.
:;(A flashback begins)
: Xiao: (A ghostly kite? Could that elusive Director Hu be coming to Wangshu Inn once again?)
: Xiao: (What is she doing here? I suppose it matters not. Given her relationship with Rex... well, Zhongli, I might as well go pay my respects.)
:;(Xiao appears behind the kite-flier)
: Xiao: (!)
: Xiao: It's you? I thought you were Director Hu.
: Zhongli: Ah. Your arrival is most fortuitous. Do you want to try out this new gadget?
: Zhongli: The addition of the power source makes the takeoff more stable. It's just that...
: Xiao: (He seems quite immersed in the study of this device...)
: Zhongli: I fear it's almost too stable. It completely negates the pleasure of seeing one's kite sway with the wind. It's a bit of a shame.
: Zhongli: In truth, I'm here because Director Hu dispatched me to purchase some items in preparation for Lantern Rite.
: Xiao: I see. Much like she does every year. Much like she'll do next year, I would imagine.
: Zhongli: ...
: Xiao: ...
: Xiao: Am I wrong? Or has she once again sent you out to buy... what is it, sesame oil or something?
: Zhongli: While we're on the subject, I do wonder why she is so obsessed with using sesame oil in the preparation of mixed vegetable dishes for Lantern Rite... A recommendation from Xiangling, perhaps? What do you think, Xiao?
: Xiao: I've only met Director Hu a few times. I'm hardly the best person to ask...
: Zhongli: Ah, and is that not a sign that you should visit Wangsheng Funeral Parlor more often? It wouldn't hurt to grace the Parlor with your presence now and again when you are otherwise unoccupied.
: Zhongli: This one here is a traditional kite, one without any equipped mechanical device. Director Hu tasked me with studying the differences between the two to determine which one is of greater merit.
: Zhongli: Many hands make light work. Perhaps you could test out the other kite for me.
: Xiao: ...Alright.
:;(Flashback ends)
: Xiao: I have made my comparisons.
: Xiao: If speed is what you're after, the mechanical kite is the better choice.
: Zhongli: Wonderful. I shall pass that information along to Director Hu.
: Zhongli: I'll leave these two kites with you. Perhaps you can find a few friends with which to partake in the activity. You might find it to be an enjoyable use of your time.
: Xiao: Oh, uh... Wait, who enjoys kite-flying?
: Zhongli: Well, I would imagine someone of your talent and wisdom is more than capable of finding out.
: Paimon: So you were testing out the kites for Hu Tao, and even roped Xiao into doing it for you... Paimon didn't ask earlier because the situation was awkward.
: Zhongli: I would hardly say I "roped" Xiao into anything. I simply sought the help of a friend. Besides, we did the testing together.
: Paimon: *sigh* Seems like our pool of competitors is growing...
: The competition's not the important thing right now.
: Doesn't matter. We're going to win either way.
: Paimon: Do you like kite-flying, Xiao?
: Xiao: I suppose I neither like nor dislike it.
: Xiao: Although, watching a kite gradually ascend into the sky does bring me a certain peace of mind.
: Xiao: ...Perhaps they're a bit like Xiao Lanterns in that way.
: Zhongli: Kite-flying is also a pleasant form of relaxation.
: Paimon: Have you ever thought about making a kite, Xiao?
: Paimon: Cloud Retainer taught us how. We can teach you if you want.
: Xiao: There's no need.
: Xiao: Menogias was the only yaksha among us who had an interest in matters of ornamentation and design.
: Xiao: , when Lantern Rite is over, come find me near Pervases' temple if you have the time.
: Sure.
: Absolutely.
: Xiao: Mmm.
: Zhongli: It's getting late. I should go inform Director Hu of our findings.
: Paimon: How has she been by the way? Be sure to say hi to her for us!
: Zhongli: The last time I spoke to her, she mentioned that she would be visiting Qiaoying Village in a few days.
: Zhongli: If you have the time, perhaps you could also make the trip. If you happen to run into her, you can pass along your regards in person.
: Paimon: We'll keep that in mind!
: Paimon: Take care, Zhongli. See you later!
: Zhongli: See you next time.
:;(Meanwhile at the tea stall)
: Gaming: ...
: Yip Tak: ...
: Gaming & Yip Tak:
::Dad.Son.
: Yip Tak: ...
: Gaming: Uh... You can go first.
: Yip Tak: ...I don't have anything to say.
: Gaming: Then I'll go.
: Gaming: ...I still don't want to leave Liyue Harbor.
: Yip Tak: Oh.
: Yip Tak: I can't say I support that decision, but...
: Gaming: ...
: Yip Tak: Hey, let me finish before you get all worked up.
: Gaming: ...
: Xianyun: Sit, Shenhe. Sit. You must be tired from your journey. Shall I pour you a cup of tea, or would you prefer something else to drink?
:;(Xianyun and Shenhe approach the tea stall and sit down at the next table)
: Shenhe: No need. I'm not tired.
:;(A flashback begins)
: Shenhe: They're gone, Master.
: Xianyun: Perfect. The time is nigh for us to make an appearance.
: Xianyun: Do you remember the plan one recounted to you?
: Shenhe: Yes, Master. We aim to give them a demonstration of familial love.
:;(Flashback ends)
: Shenhe: So I'll have whatever you are having.
: Xianyun: Alright.
: Gaming: (What are Aunty Xianyun and Shenhe doing here? Just how many people are involved in this scheme? ... I suppose all I can do is just take a seat and see what happens.)
: Xianyun: Perfect. I just so happen to have bought some Sunglo Tea recently. It's quite the delectable variety.
: Xianyun: (Or it would be if one has not been forced to drink it every day in the hopes of whittling down one's considerable stash. One has more than had one's fill already.)
: Xianyun: (Forget it. Such thoughts detract from the present need to keep up the conversation.)
: Xianyun: Has work been busy during the holiday season? Do you need my help with anything?
: Shenhe: Drunk guests can sometimes cause trouble. But I deal with them as you taught me, by pinning their heads against the table.
: Yip Tak: Eh!?
: Gaming: (Are Aunty Xianyun and Shenhe serious right now?)
: Xianyun: *cough*
: Xianyun: (Oh dear. While one was busy orchestrating this act, one seems to have forgotten about Shenhe's various... eccentricities.)
: Xianyun: Wh—What I meant to ask was... Have you made any new friends? We live so far from each other — it would be a great comfort to me to know you were surrounded by good companions...
: Shenhe: You already know of my past circumstances.
: Shenhe: Recently, I've been conversing with Guoba in the kitchen at night. Guoba can't talk, but his companionship is a comfort.
: Yip Tak: (*sigh* The poor child... Her one friend can't even talk.)
: Yip Tak: (I guess... Maybe Gaming's not doing so bad after all... Perhaps I've been too hard on him...)
: Xianyun: *cough* Let's move on, shall we? Do you have any plans for today, Shenhe? How about we do something fun?
: Yip Tak: (That sounds about right... Take her to do something fun, and perhaps she'll loosen up a bit...)
:;(Yip Tak drinks his tea)
: Shenhe: Like we used to do when we would carry stones up and down the mountain from dawn until dusk, picking herbs to eat for dinner along the way? If that is what you ask of me, then that is what I shall do.
: Yip Tak: Pfft..! *cough*...
: Gaming: Dad... Here, have some tea! Or no, wait, best not have any just yet...
: Yip Tak: *cough* *cough*... Aiya, I simply... can't listen to that any longer.
: Yip Tak: Gaming, I'd like to finish what I was trying to say before.
: Yip Tak: I don't support your decision to stay in Liyue Harbor because living here is too hard on you.
: Yip Tak: If you come home, there will be people to help you... I'm not saying we have to live under the same roof — I know our personalities are too similar to avoid butting heads... But you'll have your entire family around you!
: Yip Tak: Your aunts, uncles... they'll all do whatever they can to help. You could get a less taxing job, and we could... we could grab dim sum together from time to time.
: Shenhe: Huh. I didn't know dim sum was such a important affair, Master.
: Xianyun: Shhh!
: Yip Tak: ...Just think about it, okay? You don't have to decide now.
: Gaming: (Dad... really has changed a lot. He would have never said these things to me before...)
: Gaming: (But... I...)
: Gaming: Thank you, Dad.
: Yip Tak: *sigh*
: Paimon: It's been long enough, don't you think? Oh, Paimon sure hopes they've made up by now.
: Paimon: ...Oh, they're drinking tea in silence. That's not a good sign... Did Xianyun's plan not work after all?
: Paimon: Hey, you two! Paimon's sorry we were gone for so long. We got to chatting with some friends and didn't realize how much time had passed.
: Yip Tak: Perfect timing, actually. We seem to be just about done here.
: Gaming: Yep. Let's go. I'll get the bags.
: Yip Tak: ...Gaming has grown a lot taller, hasn't he?
;(Talk to Shenhe or Xianyun, optional)
: Shenhe: Master, did I say something wrong earlier?
: Shenhe: I tried to go along with your questions... But when I saw how you and that man reacted... I started to wonder.
: Xianyun: Not at all. Certain unforeseen variables may have presented themselves along the way... but the outcome proved favorable. The plan was a success.
: Shenhe: Then I helped?
: Xianyun: Naturally.
: Xianyun: Your purity of spirit is one of your greatest strengths, Shenhe. You need not change who you are.
----
;(Approach Charlotte at Liyue Harbor)
: Charlotte: You must be Mr. Yip! Thank you for coming all this way.
: Charlotte: My name is Charlotte, and I am a reporter from Fontaine. You can find me writing for The Steambird. I invited you here not just to purchase your fine tea, but also with the hope that you might be willing to sit down for a short interview. What do you say?
: Yip Tak: An interview? To advertise my teas?
: Charlotte: I suppose you could think of it that way. We Fontainians are big tea drinkers too.
: Yip Tak: The Fontaine market...
: Yip Tak: Then I'll need some time to adequately prepare. Perhaps we could sit down and discuss the questions you intend to ask in advance.
: Charlotte: Of course! Of course! Please follow me.
:;(Charlotte winks at the Traveler, Paimon, and Gaming)
: Gaming: Is this person also involved in your plan?
: What do you think?
: She's the "very important client."
: Gaming: And here I thought I had lots of connections! I suppose I've been humbled. You sure know all kinds of cool and important people.
: Xianyun: Over here... Yoo-hoo! Over here...
: Gaming: Huh? Aunty Xianyun?
: Paimon: She probably wants to talk about the next phase of the plan! Let's go while your dad is still distracted.
;(Talk to Charlotte or Yip Tak, optional)
: Charlotte: ...Do your teas pair well with milk? What about sugar?
: Yip Tak: Uh... Can we skip that question?
: Charlotte: Of course. You would much prefer that the teas be made plain, I suppose? Perhaps you could provide some descriptions of their flavor profiles during the interview.
: Yip Tak: Ah, no problem.
: Charlotte: Noted. Now then, let's discuss tea box design, shall we?
: Charlotte: Recently, I've learned a lot about traditional Liyue motifs and their deeper meanings. I was thinking, if there was some way to integrate these motifs into the design of the exterior packaging...
: Yip Tak: Now that's an interesting idea. If you ask me, I would probably...
NPC 4.4 The Glede Returns to the Pavilion Location Charlotte and Yip Tak.png|Charlotte and Yip Tak's Location
NPC 4.4 The Glede Returns to the Pavilion Location Charlotte and Yip Tak Context.png|Additional Context
;(Approach Xianyun)
: Xianyun: ...I take it that all is going well?
: Paimon: Don't worry, Xianyun. Everything is going according to plan!
: Gaming: (I knew it! I knew that was all an act earlier! Aunty Xianyun is really something!)
: Gaming: (She was so determined to help me, she didn't even care about making herself and Shenhe appear foolish in front of my family. She truly knows how to look out for others! I still have a lot to learn.)
: Xianyun: As for the next step...
: Gaming: Oh, nooooo!
: Paimon: What's wrong, Gaming?
: Gaming: Don't tell me... you're the ones footing the bill for all that tea? I can't let you do that...
: Xianyun: Fret not. Reimbursements will be made.
: Paimon: Exactly! Think of it more as an "investment," as Ningguang would say.
: Paimon: We pooled together the Mora so that Charlotte could place the order. She's gonna bring it back to The Steambird as a gift, as well as a sample of the regional specialty.
: Paimon: Fontainians will probably fall in love with your dad's tea as soon as they lay their eyes on Charlotte's article. And once all the money from the new orders begin to roll in, getting our Mora back will be a piece of cake!
: Gaming: Oh, okay...
: Gaming: Business-related matters always seem to go over my head, but I refuse to let you all lose Mora on my behalf. I'll pay you back right now...
: Xianyun: We can talk about such matters at a later date. There are more important matters for you to consider at the moment, are there not?
: Gaming: ...Yes.
: Gaming: I've been thinking about it the whole way here.
: Gaming: I have an idea.
: Gaming: But I'd hate to cause even more trouble for all of you...
: Xianyun: That is for us to decide.
: Paimon: Yeah! We're all friends here. Plus, we wouldn't be here if we didn't want to help, right? Just tell us about this idea of yours!
: Gaming: Okay! *exhale*... So it's like this...
:;(Gaming tells the others his plan)
: Paimon: Got it! Just leave it to us!
: Paimon: Let's split up and make it happen!
: Paimon: We need to do those things we talked about, but we also still have the kite-flying competition.
: Paimon: Since Xiao already tested out those kites for us... Why don't we also go buy one of those mechanical thingamabobs or whatever they're called? We can attach it to our kite!
;(Approach Zhenyuan)
: Paimon: Hello again!
: Zhenyuan: Welcome back! I see you've returned from your trip. I really do have to thank you for all your help from before.
: Zhenyuan: Thanks to you, my daughter was able to build a kite with her grandmother that very same day. She even wrote a long letter telling me how much she loved it.
: Paimon: Oh, you should really be thanking Gaming, not us.
: Zhenyuan: I'll be sure to.
: Zhenyuan: Are you here to buy a kite? Please take your pick!
: Paimon: Oh, we already have a kite. We wanted to buy one of those, um... device thingies from Fontaine. Do you sell them separately?
: Zhenyuan: Ah, yes. Here you go. Please take it, free of charge. The directions are in the box. It's not hard to install at all.
: Paimon: Um, it doesn't feel right for us to just take it...
: Zhenyuan: Well, nor would it feel right for me to take your Mora. Hehe, Good luck in the kite-flying competition. I'll be rooting for you!
: Paimon: Alright then. Thank you!
:;(The Traveler and Paimon install the Mechanical Vertical Lifting Device)
: Paimon: Phew, it's done!
: Paimon: Let's get down to business!
:;(Time advances to night)
;(After the cutscene)
: Paimon: Looks like we finished everything we needed to do. Let's find a good place and put this thing into the sky!
;(Approach the marker)
;(A cinematic plays)
:;(Yaoyao leads Qiqi through the busy streets of Liyue Harbor to the main venue)
::Yaoyao: Qiqi, we're almost there!
::Qiqi: ...Okay
:;(The Traveler and Paimon walk through the market, followed by Ganyu and Shenhe in their new outfits)
:;(Ganyu notices Shenhe's hair ornament out of place)
::Ganyu: ...Come here, allow me
::Paimon: The Lantern Rite is as festive as ever!
:;(The lanterns in Liyue Harbor begin to dim)
::Spectator: Huh? What's going on?
::Spectator: Did something happen?
::Spectator: -What the... -What should we do?
::Spectator: Should we get the Millelith?
:;(The Mingxiao Lantern dims and drums begin to play)
::Spectator: What's that?
:;(The pedestrians crowd by the harbor to see a bright light through the fog on the sea)
:;(Xiaqing and other drummers continue as the fog clears to reveal Gaming, prepared to perform a Wushou Dance on the water, with Anemo-colored ripples from his steps)
:;(As he begins, more people flock to the harbor to see the performance, including Yip Tak and Shuyu)
:;(Gaming hops between the Xiao Lanterns while arranging them into a ladder)
:;(He hops up the nearby tower and jumps onto the final Xiao Lantern, finishing his performance to fireworks and applause)
:;(Gaming looks down to see his father among the crowd)
:;(In a nearby building, Charlotte takes a picture of Keqing but is out of film)
::Charlotte: Have I taken that many pictures already?
::Charlotte: ...I need to load more film!
:;(Shenhe and Ganyu fly their scissor-tailed swallow kite next to a golden finch kite as the Traveler and Paimon join)
::Paimon: Woohoo! Yay!
:;(On a nearby bridge, Gaming takes off his Wushou head and admires the fireworks)
:;(The wind slows and kites begin to fall)
::Gaming: Wait, the wind...
:;(Xianyun summons her "kite" with her adeptal arts which flies by and brings the kites back into the air)
::Spectator: -Do you see that? -Wow... -Oh my gosh...
::Spectator: Mommy... I want a big kite like that, too!
::Spectator: Do you see that kite way out in front? It's so beautiful!
::Keqing: ...Happy Lantern Rite!
::Charlotte: Happy Lantern Rite!
:;(Charlotte takes a picture of Keqing)
:;(Gaming, while watching the fireworks and kites, suddenly seems dejected, hangs his head, and turns to walk back)
:;(As he turns, he sees Shuyu and his father holding Shuyu's suanni kite, waiting for him at the end of the bridge)
:;(He runs towards them)
:;(Cinematic ends)
;(After the cinematic)
: Paimon: Gaming's performance was so cool, Paimon almost wanted to join in! You saw that, right, ?
: Paimon: Let's go find him! Oh... He's over there... talking to his dad!
----
;(Approach Gaming, Yip Tak, and Shuyu)
: Shuyu: I think I'll head off now. Is that okay?
: Yip Tak: Thank you, little girl. Do you want us to walk you back?
: Shuyu: No need! No need! Master is waiting for me right over there.
: Gaming: ...
: Yip Tak: ...
: Gaming & Yip Tak:
::Dad.Son.
: Yip Tak: ...Heh.
: Yip Tak: ...I suppose I'll go first this time.
: Gaming: Okay.
: Yip Tak: Your performance... I've seen many Wushou dances in my time, but I've got to admit... What you pulled off there was breathtaking.
: Gaming: ...Wow.
: Gaming: I never thought I'd live to hear you say that.
: Yip Tak: You're... serious about doing this professionally?
: Gaming: Absolutely! I know it'll be difficult, but...
: Yip Tak: Then it doesn't matter.
: Yip Tak: What I mean to say is, of course it'll be difficult... But if that's your decision, if that's your dream, then it doesn't matter how difficult it is. As long as you put in the work, then any obstacle can be overcome in time.
: Yip Tak: Really, when I was young, I also... Hehe. Actually, how about we save that story of my past for another time?
: Yip Tak: All I really want to say is, I've changed my mind...
: Yip Tak: Much like this kite, you also deserve to soar to new heights.
: Gaming: Dad...
: Yip Tak: ...Son.
: Gaming: Son? ...Haven't heard that in a while...
: Yip Tak: I bet you're wondering what's gotten into me, saying all this...
: Gaming: ...Well, uh... Hehehe, a little bit, yeah.
: Yip Tak: Anyway, I know I've never found the chance to say this before, but... Ahem!
: Yip Tak: To me, Gaming, you've always been a great kid.
: Gaming: ...
: Yip Tak: Alright. That's everything I've got. Did you have something you wanted to say, or...
: Gaming: ...
:;(Gaming runs up to hug Yip Tak)
: Yip Tak: ...!
: Paimon: Seeing the two of them talk things through like this really gives Paimon a sense of accomplishment.
: Yep, it was all because of you...
: Give yourself a pat on the back, Paimon.
: Yip Tak: ...Now go.
: Yip Tak: Over there... Your friends are still waiting for you.
: Gaming: Huh? But, you came all this way...
: Yip Tak: I'll be staying in Liyue Harbor for a bit longer. When you have time, we can grab dim sum together. Your treat, right?
: Gaming: Dad...! Honestly...
: Yip Tak: Hahaha. Go.
: Gaming: ...Okay, then I'm off. See you soon.
:;(Gaming brings Shuyu's suanni kite down the bridge)
: Paimon: That's quite the smile you've got there, Gaming!
: Gaming: R—Really...?
: Paimon: It's nothing to be embarrassed about!
: Is there anything else you'd like to do?
: Gaming: Hmm...
: Gaming: I'd like to find and thank Aunty Xianyun, as well as everyone else who's helped me out.
: Gaming: If everyone has time, maybe we could all get together and...
: Gaming: Go fly a kite.
==Post-Quest Dialogue==
After completing this quest, Charlotte, Gaming, Ganyu, Keqing, Moon Carver, Mountain Shaper, Qiqi, Shenhe, Xianyun, Xiao, Yaoyao and Yip Tak can be found in the open world. They may not appear if another quest is currently occupying their location.
===Charlotte===
;(Talk to Charlotte next to the Kite Stall)
: Charlotte: Lantern Rite was simply amazing! I'm not sure I'll be able to sleep tonight!
: About the "Mechanical Vertical Lifting Device"...
:: Charlotte: Oh, that? Yeah, interesting story.
:: Charlotte: It was invented by a guy from Fontaine. His name is Ildesson.
:: Charlotte: He's always tinkering away at some mechanism or another. He's even asked The Steambird to write about his inventions on more than one occasion.
:: Charlotte: I believe I have a direct quote from him about this particular one. Ah yes, here it is.
:: Charlotte: The device is powered entirely by mechanical components without the need for any additional energy source...
:: Charlotte: Basically, it's a manually operated cranking device. How high it can fly entirely depends on how much force you can exert...
:: Charlotte: Combining this invention with a kite... What a great idea, right!
::;(Dialogue returns to option selection)
: About the interview and working together with Gaming's father...
:: Charlotte: My conversation with Mr. Yip went really well. I've already sent the first draft of my article back to The Steambird.
:: Charlotte: It's a piece that contains all the pertinent information while also telling a story. I'm quite proud of it.
:: Charlotte: Oh, that reminds me, I should thank everyone who made this possible for me！Especially that spirited lady with those peculiar turns of phrase... Miss Xianyun was her name, right?
:: Charlotte: It was all thanks to your connections and creativity. I would have never thought I'd be able to bring such a special gift back to Fontaine with me.
::;(Dialogue returns to option selection)
: About Lantern Rite...
:: Charlotte: This was my first time experiencing a foreign holiday in person. It was... so exciting!
:: Charlotte: The festive atmosphere, the contagious holiday spirit, the profound, storied cultural traditions steeped in symbolism...
:: Charlotte: Ah, I almost forgot! Keqing even gave me a kite with a poem on it that she wrote herself!
:: Charlotte: It goes, "Dreams are like paper kites, with them do our hopes take flight, sailing high above the clouds, they yearn for something more profound, yet try we may and try we might, a deeper truth waits in plain sight, though we hang our hopes in skies abound, many joys lie on the ground."
:: Charlotte: I want to include this poem in my special feature on Lantern Rite. I'm sure a lot of people will love it!
::;(Dialogue returns to option selection)
: Until next time, Charlotte.
:: Charlotte: Yep! And Happy Lantern Rite to you!
NPC 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Location Charlotte.png|Charlotte's Location
NPC 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Location Charlotte Context.png|Additional Context
===Gaming and Yip Tak===
;(Talk to Gaming or Yip Tak in front of Xinyue Kiosk)
: Yip Tak: So you're still a big fan of Winter Melon Cake then?
: Gaming: Eh? Oh, I guess you heard everything Paimon was saying, huh?
: Yip Tak: Hehe... Of course. She was talking about you. As your father, how could I not listen?
: Yip Tak: Remember back when you were a kid and you would sit on my shoulders to watch the Wushou dance? On our way back home, you would beg me to buy you some Winter Melon Cake.
: Yip Tak: We would only buy two at a time, but before long, we'd tried the Winter Melon Cake from every vendor that street had to offer.
: Yip Tak: There was also that one time you used your pocket money to treat me! Do you still remember?
: Gaming: Yeah... I remember.
: Yip Tak: That was the best Winter Melon Cake I ever had...
: Gaming: Let's go back sometime. The shop's still there, and I remember the way. My treat, just like before.
: Yip Tak: ...Are you sure?
: Gaming: Absolutely!
NPC 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Location Gaming and Yip Tak.png|Gaming and Yip Tak's Location
NPC 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Location Gaming and Yip Tak Context.png|Additional Context
===Ganyu and Shenhe===
;(Talk to Ganyu or Shenhe next to Wanmin Restaurant)
: Shenhe: I don't get it...
: Ganyu: Is something wrong, Shenhe? Tell me. Perhaps I can help.
: Shenhe: The color black doesn't get dirty easily, so I thought this outfit would be acceptable to wear to work. But Xiangling told me it was inappropriate.
: Shenhe: But inappropriate... how?
: Ganyu: ...She probably just meant the outfit isn't suitable for that particular environment and occasion.
: Ganyu: But for a festival gathering with friends, a nighttime stroll, or an important banquet... your outfit is more than appropriate, Shenhe.
: Shenhe: So you're saying it's only something I should wear in front of important people.
: Ganyu: Hm... I suppose that's another way to think of it.
NPC 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Location Ganyu and Shenhe.png|Ganyu and Shenhe's Location
NPC 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Location Ganyu and Shenhe Context.png|Additional Context
===Keqing and Xianyun===
;(Talk to Keqing or Xianyun at Xianyun's Home in Liyue Harbor)
: Xianyun: One may have won the kite-flying competition, Yuheng, but this prize should truly be reserved for another.
: Keqing: You need not be so humble, Honored Adeptus. Among all the kites, yours was quite literally a cut above the rest. Please accept this prize. You deserve it.
: Keqing: Besides, I'm quite certain we owe a fair share of the success of this year's Lantern Rite to you...
: Xianyun: ...Hm, if you insist, then one can hardly continue to refuse. However, there is another matter with which one would ask your assistance.
: Keqing: Of course.
: Xianyun: One would be much obliged if you could distribute this case of Sunglo Tea among the Millelith on duty. The security of the festivities rests entirely on their shoulders, after all. One presumes they could always benefit from something to invigorate their spirits.
: Keqing: (Cloud Retainer is so thoughtful and attentive to others' needs! I would expect nothing less of an esteemed adeptus such as herself.)
: Keqing: Understood. I'll get on that right away.
: Xianyun: (Phew... a fortuitous result indeed. One's tea surplus has hitherto resolved itself.)
NPC 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Location Keqing and Xianyun.png|Keqing and Xianyun's Location
NPC 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Location Keqing and Xianyun Context.png|Additional Context
===Moon Carver and Mountain Shaper===
;(Talk to Moon Carver or Mountain Shaper in front of the main stage)
: Jiehu: Given your present countenance, one presumes you are missing some old friends again?
: Houzhang: One cannot help but be reminded of them...
: Jiehu: Pray, speak. Unburden yourself of these sentiments.
: Houzhang: One simply wishes Menogias were alive to witness such peace alongside us.
: Houzhang: He was so skilled in matters of craftsmanship. Kite-making would scarcely prove to be a test of his capabilities. Were he yet amongst the living, he could have opened a kite stall. One is certain it would have been an establishment rich not only in profit but also esteem.
: Houzhang: And if, as in the past, he were unable to involve himself in matters of the mortal realm, we could sell the kites in his stead. When we finished, we could bring him back wine and partake in drink and good company...
: Jiehu: Moon Carver. Those are now but fond moments in our memories.
: Houzhang: ...Indeed. The dead are gone, so, as the representatives of the living...
: Houzhang: Let us take in the sights for a bit longer, if just for his sake.
NPC 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Location Moon Carver and Mountain Shaper.png|Moon Carver and Mountain Shaper's Location
NPC 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Location Moon Carver and Mountain Shaper Context.png|Additional Context
===Qiqi and Yaoyao===
;(Talk to Qiqi or Yaoyao above Xinyue Kiosk)
: Qiqi: Our kite is so high up.
: Qiqi: Thank you for inviting me, Yaoyao. I am having... a lot of fun.
: Yaoyao: I'm glad!
: Yaoyao: If you want, we can go fly kites some other time too. The fun doesn't have to end today!
: Qiqi: Really?
: Yaoyao: How about we do it during the day next time? That way, we can see the design better! When it flies super high up, it will look exactly like a real finch.
: Qiqi: Okay.
: Qiqi: Can I... take this kite to bed with me?
: Yaoyao: Hehe, but of course!
NPC 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Location Qiqi and Yaoyao.png|Qiqi and Yaoyao's Location
NPC 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Location Qiqi and Yaoyao Context.png|Additional Context
===Xiao===
;(Talk to Xiao next to Pervases' Temple for the first time)
: Xiao: .
: It's just as I thought... You stopped short of stepping into the city again.
: Xiao: Being in the city isn't the only way for me to appreciate the lights and beauty of Lantern Rite. Look... Liyue Harbor lies just beyond this mountain.
: Xiao: As long as I stand at this vantage point, I may freely behold the sight of all the kites slowly ascending into the sky.
: Xiao: ...For me, that is enough.
: Alright.
: Xiao: I invited you here because there is something I would like to do.
: Xiao: ...I want to release a Xiao Lantern, and... I'd like you to be there for it.
: Did you make it yourself?
: Xiao: Yes.
: Xiao: I apologize for its crude appearance... I have little skill in that regard.
: No, no! It's amazing.
: Xiao: ...You are very kind, as usual.
: Xiao: Alright. It's time.
;(Talk to Xiao next to Pervases' Temple again)
: Xiao: ...
:: (As the Xiao Lantern slowly disappears into the tranquil night sky, Xiao's expression softens.)
: Xiao: .
: Xiao: ...Thank you.
NPC 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Location Xiao.png|Xiao's Location
NPC 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Location Xiao Context.png|Additional Context
==Trivia==
* The following playable characters don't make a clearly visible appearance, but can be very vaguely identified (debatable) in the cinematic in part III: Baizhu, Beidou, Chongyun, Ningguang, Xiangling, Xingqiu, Xinyan, Yanfei, Yelan, Yun Jin.
==Gallery==
Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze Cutscene Animation- "Kites in the Wind" - Genshin Impact
==Soundtracks==
==Other Languages==
==Change History==
pt-br:A Velha Pipa Retorna ao Pavilhão (Missão)
ru:Коршун возвращается в павильон