[It's amazing to him how much of the opposites they are of their older selves. A wary Kaeya and a curious Diluc. Aether looks at them both with fondness, but his heart hurts at the same time.

He doesn't stand up, not wanting to tower over the two boys.]

You're right. I'm a traveler from a very faraway place. I've been to Liyue, Inazuma and Dragonspine... but Mondstadt is a very special place to me.

[He presses a hand over his heart. He's not lying at all.]

It's been so long since the last time I've been here... Would you like to show me around? I'm curious if it's any different from what I remember. I can offer you stories from my travels in exchange.