A Trip for Two in Ritou

A Trip for Two in Ritou is a quest in .
==Steps==
# Go to Ritou and talk to Thoma
# Roam the streets with Thoma
# Listen to Thoma's story about wine
# Roam the streets with Thoma
# Go to the International Trade Association entrance
# Roam the streets with Thoma
# Talk to Thoma
==Dialogue==
===Leisure Time===
;(Talk to Thoma)
: Thoma: I haven't been to Ritou in a long time, but it feels like the place hasn't changed at all.
: Thoma: Then again, a long time for humans is a blink of an eye for the natural environment.
: Thoma: Makes me wonder... what is Mondstadt like these days?
: Wait, you've been to Mondstadt?
: You miss Mondstadt?
: Thoma: Yeah. I actually grew up there.
: Thoma: Later, my father moved back to Inazuma, and then we never heard from him. I wanted to take him some Dandelion Wine, so I took the boat here from Mondstadt.
: Thoma: Unfortunately, we hit a huge storm on the way, which sank the boat. I fell unconscious, but was somehow lucky enough to float the rest of the way to Inazuma on debris from the wreckage.
: Thoma: I'll spare you the rest for now. Lemme take you around.
: Thoma: This is a branch of the Chuyu Trading Company, based in Liyue. They sell ore from that region.
: Thoma: I'm guessing you would have seen shops that look like this over there, ?
: Yes, I have.
: Actually, the ones in Liyue are a little fancier...
: Qiuyue: Ah, hello there. What brings the two of you all the way out to Ritou today?
: Qiuyue: Since you're here, you should pick out a special something. We've got some fantastic pieces in at the moment.
: Qiuyue: Like this Noctilucous Jade Necklace, or this Cor Lapis Bracelet. They may not be top tier in terms of ore quality, but the craftsmanship is simply exquisite.
: Qiuyue: Do either of them pique your interest?
: I quite like the necklace, but...
: Maybe the bracelet would suit me better?
: Thoma: I think both suit you very nicely.
: Thoma: To heck with it — how often do we get to do this? We'll take them both.
: Thoma: But you've gotta be fair to us with the price, Ma'am. My friend here is actually from Liyue.
: Qiuyue: Oh, really? Well, say no more, Thoma, I wouldn't dream of overcharging. How does this figure look to you?
: Thoma: It looks very reasonable. Deal! Now, , lemme take you somewhere else.
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;(Roam the streets with Thoma)
: Thoma: Back in its heyday, Ritou always used to remind me of Mondstadt...
: Thoma: Freedom of trade, freedom of culture, and freedom of lifestyle.
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;(Listen to Thoma's story about wine)
: Thoma: This is Sailing Breeze, a purveyor of Mondstadt wines.
: Thoma: As it turned out, one of the first things that greeted me here when I arrived wasn't my father, but wine from my hometown.
: Thoma: It must be said though, the wines here aren't quite up to the Dawn Winery standard...
: Thoma: Back when my father was still in Mondstadt, he used to talk fondly of the Angel's Share.
: Thoma: Of course, I was still a kid back then, so I never did get to join him for a drink.
: Thoma: And now that I'm actually old enough, the opportunity is gone...
: You'll get the chance one day.
: You'll have that drink one day.
: Thoma: I hope so.
: Thoma: You've been to Mondstadt, right? I assume you've been to the Angel's Share?
: Thoma: I hear the owner's quite a formidable businessman. Given the chance, I'd love to meet him.
: Thoma: When that day comes, we should also grab a drink... ah, wait, what am I saying. Maybe when you're older.
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;(Before "Transient Dreams")
:;(Roam the streets with Thoma)
:: Thoma: Ritou's been going downhill ever since the Sakoku Decree took effect.
:: Thoma: The winds of freedom disappeared and a dark gloom took their place.
:: Thoma: Ironically, though, it's that same gloom that really allows me to thrive here...
:: Kaede: Hi, Thoma. Out shopping with your friend? Can I get you anything today?
:: Thoma: Why not — I'll take that Toy Fox.
:: Thoma: The Sakoku Decree has not been good for business.
:: Thoma: Merchants have faced hostility at every turn. That's why the International Trade Association got together...
;(After "Transient Dreams")
:;(Roam the streets with Thoma)
:: Thoma: I heard the Shogun recently abolished the Sakoku Decree, and trade and commerce is already starting to recover.
:: Thoma: I'm sure it won't be long before Ritou retrieves the prosperity of its past.
:: Thoma: This is also thanks to your hard work. Thanks to you, our nation can finally prosper.
:: Kaede: Hi, Thoma. Out shopping with your friend? Can I get you anything today?
:: Thoma: Why not — I'll take that Toy Fox.
:: Thoma: The Sakoku Decree might have been abolished, but the International Trade Association is still going strong.
:: Thoma: After all, there are still plenty of situations where their help can be quite essential...
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;(Go to the International Trade Association entrance)
: Thoma: Here we are. Bet this takes you back, huh?
: I wonder how Kurisu's doing?
:: Thoma: I'm sure he's getting by. He wrote me not long ago, actually, asking me to deal with a situation for one of the merchants.
:;(Before "Transient Dreams")
::: Thoma: Kurisu works tirelessly to maintain some sort of order within the business world, despite the entire industry being less than ideal.
:;(After "Transient Dreams")
::: Thoma: Now that the Sakoku Decree has ended, there's some disagreements within the International Trade Association. He's doing his best to mediate.
:: Thoma: Must be tough for the guy. I hope everything gets back to normal as soon as possible...
: We spent quite an eventful time here.
:: Thoma: We sure did. Katsuie, from the Kanjou Commission, was persecuting those poor merchants, until you stepped in, of course.
:: Thoma: A lot of people in Ritou are still very grateful to you for that. They ask me about you sometimes.
:: Thoma: If you're interested, I could set up a meal for all of us if you'd like.
: Keiichi: Excuse me — Thoma?
: Keiichi: It is you! What a coincidence. I was just about to send someone to deliver a gift to you.
: Thoma: I don't believe we've met? And if there's a gift involved here, I'm not sure I've earned it! Is there something I can do for you?
: Keiichi: No, no, you don't know me, but I've heard of you before.
: Keiichi: I ran into some trouble a while back, asked Kurisu for some help, and he said you were the one that resolved the situation.
: Keiichi: Kurisu is always telling us that repaying favors is all the more important for us as merchants.
: Keiichi: If you're on the receiving end of someone's kindness, you can't let it go unacknowledged. So, I tried to pick out something that I thought you might like...
: Thoma: Something... you thought I might like?
: Keiichi: That's right! So here it is — some confectionery from Yumeno Tennenan, a fine purveyor of Inazuman delicacies. Each one costs a small fortune.
: Keiichi: I thought this would be the only fitting way to repay someone of your stature!
: Keiichi: Not to mention that the value of your assistance far outweighs the value of my gift.
: Keiichi: Do you like it?
: Thoma: ...
: Thoma: Haha, I don't know how you did it, but you managed to cater to my tastes perfectly.
: Thoma: I humbly accept your gift. Keep up the good work in your line of business, and if you have any further problems, feel free to come find me.
: Keiichi: I will! Thanks again, Thoma!
: Keiichi: I'll leave you in peace now. Have a good day!
: Thoma: You too, goodbye.
: Thoma: Pretty high-energy guy, huh.
: Thoma: You wanna try, ? This store is indeed renowned in Inazuma. In fact, demand is so high that it's very difficult to come by their products.
: Thoma: They're all handmade by top chefs, and the flavor is as authentic as it gets.
: Tastes pretty good.
:: Thoma: Great, I'm glad you like it.
:: Thoma: I'll see about trying to make my own when I get the chance. They're made to a traditional family recipe though, so replicating them won't be easy.
: Your cooking is better.
:: Thoma: Haha... you flatter me.
:: Thoma: The store is at least a few decades old, and the chefs who make these have been at it their whole lives. Not sure my ability is on par with that...
:: Thoma: But if you're happy to be my taste-tester on a regular-enough basis, maybe one day I'll be able to reach their level.
: Thoma: Okay, that about wraps up our nostalgia trip to the International Trade Association. I think we've just seen about everything there is to see in the city.
: Thoma: Let's keep heading this way. We don't get to hang out all that often — it'd be a shame to head back so soon.
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;(Roam the streets with Thoma)
: Thoma: With the change of seasons, Ritou gives me a different feeling each time I come.
: Thoma: Hmm... maybe it's not entirely to do with the seasons. Anyway, the main point is, I'm happy to be here with you this time.
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;(Talk to Thoma)
: Thoma: I come to this place every time I visit Ritou.
: Thoma: The view here isn't as spectacular as on Narukami Island, but if you're looking for a relaxing spot, you can't beat this one.
;(Before "Transient Dreams")
:: Thoma: I believe that the Sakoku Decree will be repealed one day, and this place will flourish again like it did in the old days.
:: Thoma: When the winds of freedom finally blow away the gloom... I think I'll have to ask milady for a long vacation, so I can take a trip back home.
;(After "Transient Dreams")
:: Thoma: And I'm sure it'll be bustling with life again soon enough now that the Sakoku Decree's been abolished.
:: Thoma: Once I'm on top of things, I think I'll have to ask milady for a long vacation, so I can take a trip back home. I don't see that happening anytime soon, though... I have a long list of things to get through.
: Thoma: Alright, time to call it a day. Let's head back.
: Hold on.
: Thoma: Hmm? Not ready to leave yet?
: Thoma: Come to think of it, I do have a couple more places I could take you...
: I have a gift for you, too.
: I want to repay your kindness, too.
: Thoma: Haha, there's no need for that.
: Thoma: The whole reason I took you out was to thank you for all the help you gave us during the Vision Hunt Decree.
: Thoma: As long as you enjoyed yourself, that's all I could ask for. You don't have to give me a gift.
: But I think you'll like it.
: It's nothing expensive.
: Thoma: Really? Okay, well now I'm excited!
: Thoma: Oh my... it's...
: A Windwheel Aster.
: A little something from Mondstadt.
: Thoma: ...
: Thoma: This really... I wasn't expecting this.
: Thoma: I'm a little lost for words... This gift is... invaluable.
: It didn't cost anything...
: Thoma: I know, but I don't mean its material value. I'm talking about its value to me specifically.
: Thoma: Let me put it this way. The confectionery I received from that merchant earlier — thoughtful gift, don't get me wrong, but at the end of the day, I know it's mostly transactional.
: Thoma: I helped him out, so it's standard procedure for him to get a gift for me in return. Also, he picked a brand of fancy confectionery that he thought would meet me at my level, and make it easier for him to approach me with any future requests.
: Thoma: If you lend Mora to someone, you can guarantee that any gift you receive in return will have been chosen according to its material value.
: Thoma: But the gift you just gave me can't be weighed in the same terms.
: I'm just glad you like it.
: I don't want anything in return.
: Thoma: Okay, well... at least take this in return.
: Thoma: It's an omamori I always carry with me. Again, nothing expensive.
: Thoma: But it can bring the bearer good luck... seriously, I'm not making that up. My father told me.
: Thoma: He gave it to my mom, and she gave it to me just before I came to Inazuma.
: Thoma: Who knows, maybe this omamori was the only reason I survived the storm and made it to Inazuma in the first place.
: Thoma: Whatever the truth of it is, I'd like you to have it.
;(Obtain )
===Ending: A Lingering Fragrance===
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