The Art of Hospitality

The Art of Hospitality is a quest in .
==Steps==
#Go to Mondstadt's gate
#Head to the Angel's Share
#Go to Good Hunter
#Go to With Wind Comes Glory
*Branch 1
*#Send Alois off from Mondstadt
*#Return to the gate and talk to Noelle
==Dialogue==
===Guest From Afar===
;(Approach the gate)
: Swan: Aha, Honorary Knight and Noelle. Were you two out on a mission?
: Swan: Wait, who is this person behind you?
: Alois: I... My name is Alois. I'm a humble merchant.
: Swan: Ah, Mondstadt welcomes you, strange yet respectable traveler.
: Swan: Please state your identity and purpose. The Knights of Favonius are here to ensure your safety.
: Alois: Uh... ahem... I came to Mondstadt to import wines back to Liyue...
: Swan: I see, but are you not carrying any luggage or goods?
: Swan: I also don't see your name among the wine merchants that Mondstadt regularly deals with...
: Alois: I... It's my first time visiting Mondstadt, but I expect to come back often...
: Swan: Hmm... In that case, please show me the relevant documents issued by Liyue's Ministry of Civil Affairs. I need to verify your identity.
: Alois: Huh? What on earth is the Min— ...Oh! Right, right, I... put them in my luggage!
: Swan: ...Luggage?
: Noelle: Oh, our apologies... This gentleman was just attacked by a monster and lost both his luggage and his goods.
: Noelle: Could you allow him to calm down a bit before we register him with the Knights?
: Swan: Hmm, according to Article 10 of the Knights of Favonius Handbook, caution should be exercised with regard to unfamiliar visitors.
: Noelle: But Article 2 of the Knights of Favonius Handbook also says that one must not offend our visitors, right?
: Swan: Mmm, well... In this situation... umm...
: Swan: ...I—It seems the Knights of Favonius Handbook has a bit of an overlap...
: I'll keep an eye on him. Nothing bad will happen.
:: Swan: Well... if you are keeping watch, there shouldn't be a problem...
:: Noelle: After all, this is our Honorary Knight, the one who defended Mondstadt from the claws of the frenzied Stormterror.
:: Alois: Storm... terror?
:: Many times your height, without jumping.
:: He's a little fellow, not worth worrying about.
:: Alois: Haha... indeed... good one...
: Leave it to Noelle. She can take care of the situation.
:: Swan: Hmm... if Noelle is willing to vouch for him, then I can rest easy.
:: After all, she is the most reliable maid in all Mondstadt.
:: Noelle: I'm... just doing my job...
:: Noelle: "Most reliable"? I've got a way to go, but I will try to live up to that!
:: I'll be there too.
: Swan: Well then, I'm counting on you two to take care of this gentleman while he's in Mondstadt.
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;(After the cutscene)
: Noelle: So you're a wine merchant? You must have excellent wine knowledge.
: Noelle: Would you like to rest awhile at Angel's Share? It's our signature tavern.
: Alois: Such a... warm welcome... how could I refuse?
;(Approach Angel's Share)
: Alois: Ah... Angel's Share. So this barrel must be full with Mondstadt's celebrated wine, right? If only it could be imitated...
: "Imitated"?
: Alois: Oh, uh... imported! That's the word.
: Noelle: Sorry to keep you waiting. Drink up!
: Noelle: This is a Dandelion Wine-based cocktail — I asked the bartender to add Calla Lily because it has a calming effect.
: Noelle: I know you've been on the road for a long time and cold drinks would be bad for your stomach.
: Noelle: So I requested less ice. Hope it's to your liking.
: Alois: Calming?
: Alois: Is this what they give to all visitors in Mondstadt?
: ...Made especially for you.
:: Alois: Hehe... because you know I'm interested in Mondstadt wines?
:: You're very interested, no?
:: Alois: Y—Yes! Just interested, mind you.
: ...Noelle's way of showing hospitality.
:: Alois: Aha... o—okay then...
: Alois: On another note, that drink's made me realize just how empty my stomach is...
: Noelle: Oh, so you're hungry too!
: Noelle: ...How terrible of me. If I'd realized, I would've saved some pancakes for you.
: Not to worry. Let's go to the Good Hunter restaurant.
: Alois: Oh, good idea! That sounds like a good place!
;(Approach Good Hunter)
: Alois: Mmmm... smells incredible! So it's true... If you really want to sell Mondstadt wines, you can't do without Mondstadt dishes...
: Alois: Maybe recipes will be easier to obtain than the brewing process...
: Brewing process?
: Easier to obtain?
: Alois: Oh! Uhh, what I mean is... the Dandelion Wine brewing process is unique — difficult to imitate! That's why we merchants can buy with confidence!
: Alois: Haha, where was I... Let's see, what's on the menu... Hmm, so many dishes... hard to decide...
: Noelle: Can I help?
: Alois: Uh, sure... What do you suggest?
: Noelle: Hm... Well, do you prefer red meat or white?
: Alois: I like 'em both.
: Noelle: The Steaks here are cuts of freshly shipped Springvale Boar. I'd recommend having it served medium to really bring out the natural sweetness of the meat.
: Noelle: Mm... oh! Sweet Madame is another specialty. Crispy skin and tender meat — goes perfectly with wine!
: Noelle: However, those dishes alone aren't very healthy from a nutritional standpoint.
: Noelle: I recommend a Mushroom Pizza and a Satisfying Salad too on the side.
: Noelle: If that sounds okay, I'll place the order for you. This meal is on me, to make up for my inattentiveness.
: Alois: That's too generous of you...
: Noelle: Please, enjoy. After all, it's your first meal here as a new visitor, and your last. I wouldn't want to give you the cold shoulder.
: Alois: Huh? *coughing* M—My last!? *choking*
: Alois: ...You give this meal to... all new visitors, right?
: This one was made especially for you.
:: Alois: Wait... Is it really my last meal?
:: Your last meal as a new visitor, of course. So enjoy!
:: Alois: Ah, haha... so that's what it means... Well, then I better make the most of it...
: It's just Noelle's way of showing hospitality.
:: Alois: Aha... o—okay then...
: Where are we going after the meal?
: Noelle, do we have anything else on the itinerary?
: Noelle: How about With Wind Comes Glory?
: Noelle: For our final stop, I want to leave Mr. Alois with something to commemorate his time here.
: Alois: So... that's the final stop, yes?
: Alois: Wait... what are we commemorating?
;(Approach Marjorie)
: Marjorie: Oh, here's your order, Noelle.
: Noelle: Thanks, Marjorie.
: Noelle: Mr. Alois, please accept this souvenir.
: Alois: Eh-he, thanks. I will treasure this wood carving forev— ...Eh?
: Alois: Wait, what's on the... Is that... the insignia of the Knights of Favonius?
: Noelle: I, maid Noelle, on behalf of Mondstadt and the Knights of Favonius, officially welcome you!
: Alois: Wait... Knights of Favonius? How can you be both a maid and a part of the Knights of Favonius?
: She's a maid of the Knights of Favonius.
: She's a future knight of Favonius.
: Alois: So, so this gift is also a...
: This one was made especially for you.
:: Alois: So it's... a warning!
: It's just Noelle's way of showing hospitality.
:: Alois: ...So, just a regular souvenir?
;(If the "made especially for you" dialogue option was chosen two or more times, go to Branch 1)
;(If the "Noelle's way of showing hospitality" dialogue option was chosen two or more times, go to Branch 2)
===Branch 1===
: Noelle: Oh, I'm afraid this is all I had time for...
: Noelle: However, I hope it leaves you with a lasting impression of your trip to Mondstadt.
: Noelle: Now then, if you wouldn't mind accompanying me to the Knights of Favonius, the registration process only requires—
: Alois: Ah—! N—no need! I uhh... suddenly I remember where I lost my luggage!
: Noelle: Oh? Well then we should at least go and file a report with the Knights—
: Alois: —Nope, not necessary! Now that the danger's , I'll just head over and retrieve it!
: Noelle: Huh? But... what about the savage monsters...?
: Noelle: For your protection, I feel strongly that one of our knights should escort you there.
: Noelle: Or... perhaps it's a little too soon but...
: Noelle: ...I'll escort you. Let's go!
: Alois: Ugh...
: No need.
: Allow me.
: Noelle: Oh? ...You want to escort him yourself, ?
: Noelle: ...That would certainly put my mind at rest...
: Noelle: In that case, I'll report the situation to Swan. Let's meet back at the gates of the city a little later.
: Noelle: Please take care of Mr. Alois.
====After Hospitality Comes...====
;(Approach the end of the bridge)
: Alois: *whimpers*
: Okay, no further.
: Alois: ...So this is the end?
: I can't see anyone around.
: Alois: Meaning this is a good spot!?
: If you understand, then nothing needs to be said.
: If you don't understand, it's pointless to explain.
: Alois: Archons above! Oh, honorable knight, please have mercy! Forgive me! I'll confess! I'll confess to everything!
: Alois: I was planning to investigate Mondstadt's Dandelion Wine — to see if I could find a way to imitate it!
: Alois: I didn't expect you to see through it right from the start! Please! I—I never actually did anything!
: Alois: It's attempted fraud at worst, right? Tell me it isn't punishable by death!
: Alois: Or... or is it because you have no intention to try me at all...?
: Alois: W—Which explains why you didn't expose me in the city — you simply chose a location to finish me!
: ...Go.
: Alois: Spare me, noble kn— ...Wh—What...?
: Alois: Go...? I can go? Really?
: No more scheming against Mondstadt.
: Alois: Of... Of course! With you and the maid around, who would dare?
: ...Change your ways, and you are welcome to visit Mondstadt again.
: Alois: Yes sir! I understand! Goodbye, most honorable Honorary Knight!
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;(After the cutscene)
: Paimon: So... he really did have ulterior motives...
: Paimon: Should we tell Noelle Let's head back and see how she's doing first.
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;(Approach Noelle)
: Noelle: Ah, , you're back.
: Noelle: Eh? How come... Mr. Alois isn't with you?
: He left.
: Noelle: Left? Already? Left Mondstadt...?
: Noelle: ...And I didn't even get around to arranging his accommodations, or introducing the wine merchants to him...
: Noelle: ...I must have been... negligent in some way... Did I leave him with a bad impression of Mondstadt...?
: Noelle: Why else would he have left without a farewell...?
: Noelle: Oh, I... I couldn't even handle this smallest of tasks...
: He had a sinister plot, so I drove him away.
:: Noelle: A plot? ...So he was scheming the whole time?
:: Noelle: As expected, I'm still too naive...
:: Noelle: And that's why we have the Honorary Knight to rely on, in times of trouble...
: He had to get back, it had nothing to do with you.
:: Noelle: You're just... trying to make me feel better...
:: Noelle: Thank you, but...
:: Noelle: I must have done something wrong! Our visitor would never have left in such a hurry...
: Noelle: *sigh* How can I ever become a real knight of Favonius like this...?
===Ending: A Cold Reception===
===Branch 2===
: Noelle: I'm afraid this is all I had time for...
: Noelle: However, I hope it leaves you with a lasting impression of your trip to Mondstadt.
: Alois: I... really don't understand... why you went to all this trouble...
: Alois: I don't have any goods or relevant documents... plus I don't exactly look like your everyday honest merchant.
: Alois: Even if there were nothing to suggest otherwise... surely it would've been better to take me straight to the Knights for investigation...
: Alois: ...And yet you still went to all this effort... to prepare all this for me...
: Alois: Didn't you wonder whether the savage monsters — the missing cargo... What if it were all lies?
: Noelle: Why would I think that? I'm just doing what a maid of Favonius should do.
: Noelle: Knights of Favonius Handbook Article 2: "Do not exhibit suspicion or hostility towards visitors, no matter how suspicious they may seem."
: Noelle: You are a visitor from far away. You should be welcomed by me and by Mondstadt.
: Noelle: Even if there really is only a slight possibility that everything you say is true...
: Noelle: Being attacked by savage monsters, losing goods and documents... Isn't it times like these that people need help the most?
: Noelle: And if I failed to offer our hospitality on such an occasion, despite there being no evidence to back up your claims...
: Noelle: ...That's not the way a maid of Favonius should behave!
: Alois: I see... Well, thank you...
: Alois: It's... time for me to leave Mondstadt.
: Noelle: Huh? Why the hurry...?
: Noelle: We haven't recovered your lost property yet...
: Alois: No need. I've just remembered where I left them.
: Alois: Somewhere far, far away...
: Alois: I'll be sure to keep a better eye on them next time.
: Alois: Perhaps when I'm a visitor worthy of your hospitality, I can return to Mondstadt.
: Noelle: Umm... I'm not sure I fully understand what you mean...
: Noelle: But if you think you can retrieve your lost property, that's great.
: You two clearly aren't talking about the same thing...
: But at least the problem seems to be solved.
: Alois: What a short trip...
: Alois: But... thank you for your care and hospitality, I've learned a lot...
: Alois: Goodbye, Mondstadt. Goodbye, maid of the Knights of Favonius!
: Noelle: Ah, okay then... goodbye!
: Noelle: Mondstadt and I, maid Noelle of the Knights of Favonius, will always welcome you when you return!
===Ending: "Goodbye, Miss Maid!"===
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