[Noelle: Sedene put it very well. Those tiny, adorable Melusines may use simple words, but they can bring people so much comfort!]
[Paimon: Sedena is so nice! She saw we were sad and even gave us such delicious cake!]
[Dunyarzad: Just seeing how cheerful the Melusines are would lift your spirits!]
[Navia: The emotional support Melusines provide really is incomparable to us Fontainians!]
[Arataki Itto: Exactly! Even if Inazuma were going to be swallowed by the surrounding sea tomorrow, I'd still go about my business today. Or rather, I'd go have a match with every Onikabuto master, or I might never get the chance!]
[Ningguang: Although she only used eating as a simple example, what she said made a great deal of sense!]
[Xiangling: Eating delicious food really does put you in a better mood. Whenever I feel upset, I go cook!]
[Tartaglia: Personally, I think today matters most, no matter what tomorrow holds. Say I was about to take part in a battle, but someone told me I couldn't use my Foul Legacy and gave me a chance to back out. I think I'd still go, even if I got killed in one hit. That would only mean I wasn't strong enough, and nothing else!]
[Sandrone: Tartaglia can't be bothered to use his brain even once!]
[Hu Tao: But that suddenly made me wonder. Melusines and Fontainians aren't the same species, so what would happen if they came into contact with Primordial Sea Water?]
[Kaeya: Good question!]
[Neuvillette: That is a question I have never considered!]
On the screen.
Watching her retreating figure, Paimon murmured, "She's gone..."
"...This cake... let's eat it. It'll definitely be delicious!"
Lumine and Paimon exchanged a glance and earnestly finished both desserts.
Afterward, they sat in their chairs, and Paimon said contentedly, "It really was even better than last time. Having a sip of tea after the cake leaves a great aftertaste, too. Paimon really wants to come back tomorrow..."
"...Hopefully, we'll still get to eat things this delicious in the future!"
After resting for a while, the two left the restaurant.
Paimon: "We're right near the newspaper office. Let's go chat with Charlotte..."
When Charlotte saw Lumine and Paimon, she greeted them happily. "Oh, it's the Traveler and Paimon! Well? Did you see the special column I wrote about you on the notice?"
Paimon: "You've got some nerve bringing that up! You made money writing about us, didn't you?"
Lumine: "Can I get a cut?"
[Ganyu: Oh, I thought the Traveler was the sort of person who didn't care about Mora at all. I didn't expect that to be the first thing she asked when she saw Charlotte!]
[Ningguang: She certainly knows how to stand up for her rights!]
[Yelan: Straight to the point. I like it!]
[Yae Miko: Dear Ganyu, that's what you don't understand. With how much Paimon eats, how could the Traveler afford to feed her without earning a little extra?]
[Paimon: That's not true! Paimon doesn't eat much at all! Lumine, please don't get sick of Paimon!]
[Amber: Paimon, how about we go to Good Hunter later for some Flaming Red Bolognese, Cream Stew, Calla Lily Seafood Soup, Sautéed Matsutake...?]
[Paimon: Sure! Remember to order extra, or there won't be enough! Oh, no... Paimon means...]
[Charlotte: Judging by what we saw in the video, that article must have made quite a bit of money!]
[Xingqiu: That's what it means to come with your own popularity and attention, isn't it? Just like our Ms. Yun Jin, who draws the most attention wherever she goes!]
[Chongyun: Aren't you the same, as the second young master of the Feiyun Commerce Guild?]
[Xingqiu: ...]
[Tighnari: Yes. Whatever the report is about, I think it will certainly attract attention as long as it involves the Traveler!]
[Hu Tao: Consultant Zhongli, when are you going to become famous? I certainly can't manage it. If you became famous, our Wangsheng Funeral Parlor would probably get some attention too! Or, Traveler, how about helping me advertise when you come to Liyue?]
[Zhongli: There is no need to belittle yourself, Director!]
In the video.
Charlotte took no offense at Lumine's words and laughed. "Of course you don't have to worry about that. I heard you appeared in Poisson a while back, so I even sent a letter there to tell you about it, but it seems you never received it!"
"But that's all right. I set aside your share ages ago, and I've even arranged a feast for you!"
Paimon said happily, "Really? That's great! You're so nice!"
Charlotte: "Aren't you a little too easy to buy off, Paimon? If I were a malicious reporter, you'd be in trouble!"
Paimon chuckled. "You wouldn't do that."
[Lumine: Paimon's such a dummy!]
[Paimon: Lumine!]
[Amber: Hahaha, delicious food really is justice to Paimon. After she came here, I showed her around the City of Mondstadt, and the first thing she did was ask about every delicious thing to eat.]
[Xiangling: Great! I happen to need a taste tester, and I think Paimon would be perfect!]
[Paimon: A taste tester? Does that mean getting to eat delicious food every day?]
[Xiangling: That's right!]
[Guoba: Gulu, gulu!]
[Paimon: That's great! Traveler, let's hurry to Liyue!]
[Jean: That's good, too. There are bound to be dull moments during a journey. With someone as amusing as Paimon around, I imagine none of that will be a problem!]
The scene continued.
Charlotte: "But what brings you here all of a sudden? Did you need something?"
Paimon: "Mona mentioned you, so we wanted to see you at work!"
Charlotte: "Haha, so you've already met up in Fontaine!"
"She mentioned me? What did she say?"
Paimon: "She said you're very responsible and proactive, and that you're one of the best reporters she's ever met!"
Charlotte: "Hahaha, wonderful! Then would this responsible, proactive, excellent reporter have the honor of conducting an exclusive interview with you two?"
Paimon: "Huh? Doesn't the one in today's paper count...?"
Charlotte: "No, that was just following you around taking photos, without any direct interview material. I want to do an in-depth interview with you, have you talk about your travels, your insights into life, and things like that!"
Lumine: "You really want to invite us?"
Paimon: "Yeah, are we... qualified for that?"
Charlotte immediately dismissed that. "Of course you are! If I say you are, you are. Not right now, though. I'll need a few days to prepare."
Paimon: "Then... let's get together and talk when we're free?"
Charlotte: "You agreed? I need to tell my superiors right away, and put in requests for lighting, the venue setup, the surrounding scenery..."
"I'd better go. See you later! I'll get in touch when the time comes!"
With that, Charlotte turned and headed toward the newspaper office. She looked as though she could hardly wait, clearly very excited.
[Navia: Miss Charlotte really is commanding!]
[Sigewinne: Her eyes lit up as soon as the Traveler agreed to the interview. She was really happy!]
[Charlotte: Of course! I think anyone would be happy to land an exclusive interview with someone so famous. And thank you very much for the praise, Miss Mona!]
[Mona: Although it wasn't my present self who praised you, I'll still accept your thanks!]
[Amber: Isn't Mona an astrologist? How come you didn't foresee yourself praising Charlotte someday in the future?]
[Mona: Were you watching the video properly? Didn't I say it already? Who would bother making predictions about something like that?]
[Yae Miko: When did Paimon become so modest? Though we haven't actually met, judging by the earlier videos, I certainly couldn't tell she was that sort of person!]
[Navia: Yes, she said before that she knew how to find conversation topics, yet she ended up asking Monsieur Neuvillette whether he could swim!]
[Paimon: So what? Whatever you say, Paimon is still the best guide in Teyvat.]
[Lumine: And the creature that eats the most!]
[Yoimiya: Does an interview take that much preparation? Want me to sponsor some fireworks? Once the interview is over, we could put on a huge fireworks show. Just imagining that scene makes me think how beautiful it'd be!]
[Paimon: Sounds good!]
[Charlotte: How would that work? It's an interview, an exclusive interview at that! You really are far too... full of ideas!]
In the video.
She had only taken a few steps when Paimon called out behind her again. "Hey, Charlotte, wait! Paimon has a question for you, too!"
Charlotte: "What is it?"
Paimon: "Suppose... let's imagine that tomorrow is Fontaine's last day, and all of Fontaine will be submerged beneath the ocean. What would you most want to do right now?"
Charlotte lowered her head in thought for a moment, then soon gave her answer. "Hmm, you mean like what the prophecy says... I hear that sort of thing often, but I've never thought that day might be tomorrow!"
"If you're serious, perhaps I'd find a way to leave Fontaine ahead of time. But first, I'm a reporter, and I have a duty to be on the front lines. Second, it's my homeland. For me and for it... I can't just abandon it on a whim."
"From what I've observed, most people can't predict what they'll do in the most dangerous moment. Rather than rack my brains thinking about that, I'd rather let things take their course."
"So I'd probably be at the newspaper office working on your exclusive interview. Don't tell me that sounds pathetic or anything. To me, doing what I love is the best thing there is!"
"Think about it carefully. If the end comes tomorrow and this nation is about to be destroyed, yet I'm still working on an exclusive interview with you and Paimon, two incredible people, the story I write will be one of a kind."
"What do you think I should do? Of course I'd write it all up as quickly as possible, have it printed in the paper right away, then send a copy to every nation in the world by carrier pigeon!"
"I'm neither a dreamer nor a workaholic. I just love this profession, and I'd be proud to leave a report like that behind! I suppose I was born to be a reporter?"
"Yes, that's my answer, as Charlotte. I'd better get to work!"
With that, Charlotte left.