Twenty six, to be precise. Perhaps I was being a bit hyperbolic with my statement. [ He realizes it's not very long in the grand scheme of things, but he is literally the oldest. Many young saplings consider 30 to be impossibly ancient! ]

The pleasure is all mine, Yae Miko. [ He offers her a firm shake before withdrawing his hand. That hesitation doesn't go unnoticed, though. Maybe handshakes weren't a thing where she was from. ] You would be right. Inazuma, Teyvat - they sound strange and exotic. Yet I suppose that is part of the excitement of this whole situation. [ For the first time! He smiles. Just a little bit. ] Have you been here long?