Three hours was neither long nor short, but having everyone stay in one place watching the stars was admittedly a little boring.
Pom-Pom suggested introducing their new friends from Teyvat to the Astral Express. March 7th excitedly raised her hand, declaring herself more than qualified for this glorious task.
Welt and Pom-Pom headed back to the cockpit, while Himeko "borrowed" Dan Heng to help prepare afternoon tea for their friends in the kitchen.
Once March 7th led the grand procession of new friends off on a tour of the train, only two people remained, skulking in a corner and whispering to each other.
"Getting you to your destination is the limit of what I can do. You know that, right? Don't count on us to help you fight this time."
Lucy glanced around, making sure no one was nearby before speaking quietly to Lin Ze.
"I know, I know. To avoid disrupting the balance of power at the highest level in the mission world, assisting parties may not provide any combat support beyond auxiliary aid."
Lin Ze recited the rule, then said, "It's all in the precautions in the Work Manual. You haven't forgotten how many times I was punished by having to copy that manual, have you?"
"I'm just worried you've forgotten. What if I refuse to help when the time comes, and you hold a grudge and make life difficult for me back at the office?"
Lucy rolled her eyes and poked Lin Ze's forehead with her index finger.
"Seriously, how can you just slander someone like that? Do I look like that kind of person?"
Speechless, Lin Ze deployed his ultimate technique: the reproachful stare.
"Of course you don't. You're kinder than anyone. I'm just judging a gentleman by my own petty standards~"
Lucy seized the opportunity