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Tempus Fugit Chapter: Act I
Troublesome Work
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Librarian Lisa seems annoyed about her work...
Talk to Lisa
Lisa:
*yawn* If you're borrowing a book, please register it in the log. The restricted section is currently not lending any books...
Lisa:
Oh? It's you, little cutie.
Lisa:
It's so good to see you! More refreshing than a strong cup of tea in the afternoon.
Paimon:
Clearly you're meant to be working, but you don't seem to have your heart in it at all...
Lisa:
I mean, other than Jean, who really works that earnestly anyway?
Lisa:
So did you have something you needed?
Lisa:
...Or did you just come to see me?
Lisa:
Ooh, a smooth talker. Not what I was expecting.
Paimon:
So Miss Librarian, got any books to recommend?
Lisa:
Hmm... Recommended books... Sadly, everything I'd personally recommend is all in the restricted section, which we're not currently lending out.
Paimon:
What's with her ominous tone?
Lisa:
Oh, right. Would you be interested in checking out the Teyvat Travel Guide?
Lisa:
I think it would be quite helpful for you as travelers here.
Paimon:
Ooh! Sounds like it could be helpful!
Paimon:
Do you think we could take a peek?
Lisa:
I suppose I can try to find you a copy from the list...
Paimon:
Isn't this Lisa's job? What does she mean "I suppose..."?
Lisa:
Oh dear... That's unfortunate. Our copy is currently being borrowed. That said, it is now overdue...
Lisa:
Come to think of it, quite a few of our books are now overdue. I REALLY wish people would just return their books...
Lisa:
...on time!
Paimon:
Whoa! Is Paimon imagining things, or does the air in here suddenly feel a lot more... electrified!?
Traveler:
It's giving me goosebumps!
Lisa:
Ugh... such a pain. I'm going out to bring those unreturned books back.
Lisa:
If you'd rather get your hands on that copy of the Teyvat Travel Guide sooner, you'd better come with me.
Paimon:
Lisa seems really scary right now, Paimon thinks it would be best if you answer her...?
Traveler:
Oh, ah, yes... YES!
Lisa:
You really are such a considerate cutie. Let's see, first we can go to...
Lisa:
The souvenir shop. It's called "With Wind Comes Glory." So let's meet there shortly.
Talk to Marjorie about returning the library book
Lisa:
Traveler, you're here! Let's begin, shall we?
Traveler:
Marjorie, regarding the book you borrowed—
Lisa:
Hello Marjorie, any exciting new items in stock?
Lisa:
Why so surprised? Today is such a special day, it's only natural that I'd want a souvenir to remember it by.
Lisa:
So it is... In that case, I declare this the "Day of..." the "Day of My Life I Wish I Could Get Back Because I Spent My First Ever Outing With Traveler Taking Them on an Annoying Errand."
Paimon:
Don't you think that's a bit long?
Marjorie:
Haha... Well, if it's a souvenir you're after, you're in the right place. I'm sure you'll find something that strikes your fancy, Lisa.
Marjorie:
Or you could let your new friend pick something out for you... make it more of an occasion?
Paimon:
Yes, yes! Let Traveler pick!
Traveler:
Alright then.
Pick a souvenir for Lisa
Marjorie:
Take a look around, there's sure to be something she'll love.
(Choose a gift for Lisa.)
Marjorie:
This pair? Soft, puffy, and very comfortable. Certain to make a little girl — well, in this case, a woman — look quite adorable.
Marjorie:
After all, they're the same kind worn by toy dolls. They're practically a badge of cuteness.
Lisa:
Bloomers? I'm sure to attract some strange looks if I dress up like a small child in public. Do you have some strange... hobby you're not telling me about?
Lisa:
*sigh* Well, if you insist... I will just use them as an extra pair of pajamas.
Lisa:
Goodness, is that the time? Marjorie, one last thing — about "The Legend of Vennessa"—
Marjorie:
Oh, so you're a fan of the gallant Lady Vennessa too? Why didn't you say so? I have all sorts of items I could recommend...
Marjorie:
For example, this lion's tooth pendant with Vennessa's name carved into it. It was once a medal awarded to a knight by the great lady herself!
Lisa:
...
Traveler:
The library book you borrowed.
Marjorie:
Oh my goodness! I do apologize, I got so excited when you mentioned Vennessa.
Marjorie:
I didn't know that book was overdue. Even though I take it with me everywhere...
Marjorie:
I can't believe I didn't put two and two together as soon as I saw you here, haha... Here you go.
Lisa:
*sigh* Well, since you look up to Lady Vennessa so very much... Please be more punctual next time.
Marjorie:
Yes, Lisa. I will be, Lisa.
Lisa:
Let's go and find the next overdue book.
Talk to Sara about returning the library book
Sara:
Welcome to Good Hunter. Table for two?
Paimon:
THREE!
Sara:
Oh, haha! My apologies... Please sit wherever you like and call me over once you're ready to order.
Paimon:
So we're gonna eat first and bring up the book situation later?
Lisa:
Why, of course. The stress of work really takes the pleasure out of eating, don't you think?
Paimon:
Work is that bad, huh?
Order a dish Lisa would like
Lisa:
*yawn*... Why don't you order us something, Traveler? I'm ever so curious to know what your tastes are.
(Pick a dish that Lisa will like)
Lisa:
Good Hunter's signature dish. If it's what you want, I'll try anything once.
Lisa:
Mm... beautifully tender and cooked to perfection. No wonder it's their signature dish. It's a shame I can't have more, but a witch must watch her physique.
Sit down and dine with Lisa
Lisa:
Finished ordering? Sit here, let's dine together.
Talk to Sara
Paimon:
Oof... Paimon's so full...
Lisa:
Time is getting on. I suppose I should carry on with this ghastly thing called work.
Lisa:
Let's have a little chat with Sara about her library book.
Sara:
Would you like to order something else?
Lisa:
No thank you, we're quite satisfied. But I'm afraid I must ask you about "The Boar Princess"—
Sara:
The Boar Brisket? I'm sorry, I think we took that off the menu.
Lisa:
...
Paimon:
She means the book you borrowed!
Sara:
Oh! Of course! I came straight to the restaurant after I borrowed it and completely forgot that I even had it.
Sara:
I'm so sorry Lisa, I will bring it to the library myself as soon as I finish work.
Lisa:
Mm... Okay then. But make sure you don't forget this time.
Lisa:
Right, onto our next stop then, Traveler.
Talk to Donna and find out what happened
Lisa:
This is our final call for the day.
Donna:
Welcome...! Uh... c—couples are our specialty! Let me know what you'd like and I'll wrap them up nicely for you.
Lisa:
Ah yes... Now which book was it that has the line, "a date without flowers is a date without romance"?
Lisa:
Why, it just so happens that I would, my kindest cutie.
Donna:
Some flowers for Miss Lisa? What would you like?
(Pick a kind that Lisa will like)
Donna:
I know what you're thinking: Most flower shops don't sell dandelions, they're a nuisance to care for... Perhaps Miss Flora likes the sense of floating away to a faraway land that the dandelion evokes?
Donna:
Dandelions are one of our classics, and a personal favorite of Miss Flora, the shop owner.
Lisa:
Dandelions? They actually sell dandelions?
Lisa:
They have a refreshing scent, similar to the one Jean wears. Thank you.
Search for the book's elemental marks
Lisa:
Okay, time to get back to business. Donna, do you know why we're here?
Donna:
Back to business? My business is selling flowers!
Lisa:
*sigh* Once again, we see a total lack of respect for literature...
Lisa:
The Pale Princess and the Six Pygmies. Ring a bell?
Donna:
Oh! Ahh, yes, well, what happened was... was...
Donna:
I... I lost the book.
Lisa:
...
Donna:
A while back, I realized it was almost due and I was getting ready to bring it back to the library.
Donna:
But I couldn't find it anywhere. I looked for days — but nothing.
Donna:
It's like somebody stole it... It should have been there, on my bedside table. Right where I left it.
Paimon:
Uh-oh... Bet Lisa does some crazy things when she gets mad!
Lisa:
I heard that!
Paimon:
Eek!
Donna:
Oh no, what am I gonna do?
Lisa:
Well, if it really was stolen, Donna's done nothing wrong.
Lisa:
The blame lies with the book thief.
Lisa:
And their punishment will be three— No, ten times worse than stealing my book.
Paimon:
Like Paimon said! Totally crazy!
Traveler:
How do we find the lost book though?
Lisa:
Oh, don't worry about that. As long as I remain librarian, not a single book will go missing for good.
Lisa:
I put a unique elemental marker on each book. Our thief will have left a nice set of clues for us to follow.
Paimon:
When did Lisa start taking her job so seriously!? Paimon always thought she was a total slacker.
Lisa:
Hey sweetie, I've heard your elemental sensitivity is very strong... Why not see what you can do?
Paimon:
Elemental sensitivity? Oh! Paimon's got it!
Paimon:
Traveler, use your Elemental Sight to look for clues!
Talk to Lisa to understand what the clue means
Lisa:
Looking at the elemental traces, it does seem likely that the book was stolen.
Paimon:
So Donna didn't do anything wrong after all.
Lisa:
It's not from the restricted section, so it's hardly a book worth stealing.
Lisa:
Whoever wanted this book so badly had a strange fixation indeed.
Paimon:
Hmm... so what do we do now?
Lisa:
The elemental traces are very faint, but I can tell that the thief took it beyond the city walls.
Lisa:
You must see it too, right, Traveler?
Lisa:
Let's follow the trail and have a little look where our thief was headed, shall we?
Many people forget to return the library books they've borrowed, leaving Lisa no choice but to chase them and retrieve the books. Marjorie and Sara have agreed to return the books they borrowed as soon as possible, but Donna's seems to have been stolen. You decide to track the missing book down by following the trail left by an elemental marking Lisa made on it.
Search for elemental marks
Lisa:
The elemental traces are strong here, but it seems our thief did not stay for long.
Lisa:
The trail keeps going. Let's keep looking.
Search for elemental marks
Lisa:
Hmm, it's further than I thought. Quite the intrepid explorer, our little thief.
Paimon:
Maybe we frightened the turtle back inside his shell?
Search for elemental marks
Lisa:
I feel we are getting close. The emissions from the elemental markings are getting stronger.
Paimon:
Urgh, this is such a long way...
Find out which way the elemental marks lead
Paimon:
The thief lives inside ruins? Mondstadt people do have some strange quirks.
Lisa:
Please do not jump to such a preposterous conclusion about the living habits of Mondstadt's residents.
Lisa:
This seems far more likely to be the work of some none-too-friendly troublemakers.
Lisa:
Stealing books is hardly the hilichurls' style.
Lisa:
All they would use books for is to keep their campfire going anyway.
Lisa:
This is more likely to be the Abyss Order's doing. They do seem to have a way of slipping in and out of places like ghosts, after all.
Lisa:
Also... There is an elemental seal at the entrance. It looks like the result of an Abyss Mage's magic.
Paimon:
A seal? How are we gonna break it? Is this gonna turn into another huge ordeal?
Lisa:
Not to worry. If you think a little magic can keep me out, think again!
Paimon:
Why is that?
A flash of violet lightning breaks the Abyss Mage's seal...
Lisa:
Come on.
Paimon:
Whoa...
Paimon:
So this is what Lisa's like when she's hard at work...
Enter the book thief's hiding place
Paimon:
It's so much bigger in here than Paimon thought...
Paimon:
Uh... Do we really have to go all the way inside?
Lisa:
If you borrow a book, you have to return it. There will be no exceptions.
Defeat the Abyss Order assailant
Paimon:
Hey, look! It's an Abyss Mage! Lisa was spot on!
Abyss Mage:
How did you find this place!? It's... so well hidden!
Lisa:
I have no interest in finding out where you little rascals hide yourselves away. But I do want my book back.
Lisa:
Tell me, how is it that you have the time to conceal your stronghold and apply a magic seal — but not to sign out a library book in the proper manner?
Lisa:
You have no respect whatsoever for other people's work.
Abyss Mage:
...You— You just want... the book?
Abyss Mage:
I was unaware that anyone in Mondstadt was concerned with unearthing the secret hidden inside this book...
Abyss Mage:
Who... Who are you?
Lisa:
The librarian. Although, I believe that should be quite clear already.
Lisa:
Return the book. This is an ultimatum.
Abyss Mage:
Hmph. Since you insist on concealing your identity...
Abyss Mage:
I have all the less reason to give you that book.
Abyss Mage:
After all, it contains... the secret...
Abyss Mage:
Huh!? Wh—What are you doing!? Such concentrated elemental power! P—Please don't—
A flash of violet lightning strikes the Abyss Mage seal...
Abyss Mage:
*shrieking*
Lisa:
Hmph. Naughty boys who don't do what they're told need a little punishment to keep them in line.
Lisa:
*sigh* This is why I call it troublesome work.
Lisa:
We'll just need to find the book ourselves. It should be around here somewhere.
Search for the hidden book
Paimon:
It's The Pale Princess and the Six Pygmies! Paimon remembers that name, is this the one you were looking for?
Lisa:
That's the one. It's a good thing it isn't damaged, otherwise...
Paimon:
Otherwise what? Are you telling me you have even more crazy punishments up your sleeve!?
Lisa:
Hehe. I would probably have needed to dish out a little taste of one of my potions in that case.
Paimon:
Ah!
Lisa:
Then again... As I said, it isn't from the restricted section. Which is the only reason I would let the average citizen borrow it in the first place.
Lisa:
And it doesn't appear to have any abnormal elemental properties, save for the markings I put on it.
Paimon:
Yeah... It seems like just an average storybook.
Lisa:
As far as my duties as a librarian go, my troublesome work is finished.
Lisa:
Since this book has piqued your interest, why don't I let you borrow it?
Lisa:
There's no time limit for you. I will register you as "custodian" rather than "borrower."
Lisa:
This is an exclusive privilege reserved for trusted citizens only.
Paimon:
Exclusive privilege? Why does Paimon feel this is just your sneaky way of offloading your troublesome work onto someone else?
Lisa:
Excuse me? Are you in some way dissatisfied with my work?
Lisa:
Good. You are amenable to reason then. I do wish I could keep you by my side as my personal assistant...
Lisa:
My work here is done. I'm going back.
Lisa:
Don't forget to register at the library when you have a spare moment.
Talk to Lisa
Lisa:
Ah, you've returned. The paperwork is done — you are now the custodian of this book.
Paimon:
Thank you Miss Lisa!
Paimon:
...But Paimon thinks we're forgetting something.
Paimon:
Look, over there on the shelf! Isn't that the Teyvat Travel Guide?
Paimon:
And look how many copies there are!
Lisa:
Hehe... The Teyvat Travel Guide is a serial publication. It is not part of the library's formal collection.
Paimon:
Oh...
Lisa:
Take one. Consider it your compensation for being Lisa's little helper today.
Lisa:
With you by my side, my troublesome work was a little less dull than usual.
Paimon:
Hmph! The Teyvat Travel Guide was just bait to get us to do a day's work!
Lisa:
I hadn't anticipated that a few routine returns inquiries would take us out of the city, let alone down into some underground ruins.
Lisa:
As compensation for dragging you into all this bother, take these souvenirs.
Paimon:
Wow, Lisa went and bought us some special souvenirs!
Lisa:
In fact, they were intended for our next outing, but... Never mind, we can discuss next time's activity when the time comes. I hope you are looking forward to it.
Lisa:
*yawn*