I will be here to assist you, my friend. My strength is yours to rely upon.
[Onward and forward, up to the cottage on the mountainside. Though the conversation between the two is engrossing, and Zhongli regales Trahearne with more tales to keep his mind at ease, soon they are at the cottage's doorstep.]
[Zhongli waits, watching Trahearne, and is unsurprised when he hesitates. He lets out a low hum, nodding slowly.]
Such is understandable. But if we are to attain our goal, we must press on.
[He pauses, looking up at the cottage before them.]
If it may help our case, it is often customary to offer a gift when beseeching an audience with a dragon. Such is common even with adepti as well, to leave offerings to garner their favour. Not only that, but the merchants of Liyue Harbour also believe that bringing a gift can help put them in good standing with who they wish to do business with.
I found this in the markets not long ago. This brooch has been inlaid with crystals harvested from the Wildlands, and shaped using fae magic. It is a work of art in and of itself, and a testament of the craftsmanship of the artisan who made it. Any with a critical eye would recognize the skill needed to craft it. Perhaps a gift such as this would tilt the scales in our favour.
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[Onward and forward, up to the cottage on the mountainside. Though the conversation between the two is engrossing, and Zhongli regales Trahearne with more tales to keep his mind at ease, soon they are at the cottage's doorstep.]
[Zhongli waits, watching Trahearne, and is unsurprised when he hesitates. He lets out a low hum, nodding slowly.]
Such is understandable. But if we are to attain our goal, we must press on.
[He pauses, looking up at the cottage before them.]
If it may help our case, it is often customary to offer a gift when beseeching an audience with a dragon. Such is common even with adepti as well, to leave offerings to garner their favour. Not only that, but the merchants of Liyue Harbour also believe that bringing a gift can help put them in good standing with who they wish to do business with.
[He reaches into his pocket and extends his hand to Trahearne. Upon his palm sits a fancy, jewelled dragon brooch.]
I found this in the markets not long ago. This brooch has been inlaid with crystals harvested from the Wildlands, and shaped using fae magic. It is a work of art in and of itself, and a testament of the craftsmanship of the artisan who made it. Any with a critical eye would recognize the skill needed to craft it. Perhaps a gift such as this would tilt the scales in our favour.