Granted, the curse of immortality was a good thing for some people, allowing them to live forever. But for most, it was a curse. After all, the Heavenly Principles wanted to punish them, not grant them longevity because of it.
"Then you don't need to worry. My lifespan is very long too, so I can always be your friend," Lumine said to Citlali with a smile. In terms of lifespan, Citlali certainly could not compare to Lumine. Lumine had slept for five hundred years at a time, while Citlali was at most a little over three hundred years old. This could be inferred because Citlali had not personally experienced the Khaenri'ah catastrophe, especially when combined with Vichilin's past.
"A friend... Then you must understand that everyone you remember will eventually pass away." Citlali, who had already seemed drunk, suddenly appeared to sober up at that moment.
"That's why we need to remember them well. My memories are the only proof that my friends ever existed in this world. You could even say that they live on in my memories. So sometimes I think that if I can remember every one of my friends properly, perhaps they will not truly be gone. Instead, they will have gone to the world formed by my memories. That is exactly why friends should leave behind beautiful memories together. If Citlali isn't ready yet, then I'll be the one to remember Citlali first."
As she spoke, Lumine raised her head to look at the stars filling the sky, her expression seeming to reminisce about something. Shen Fei had never asked about Lumine's past, just as she had never asked about his. But one thing was certain: before coming to Teyvat, she had surely visited many worlds and met many people.
It had to be said