snezhnaya · fatui · genshin impact · lyney · socially awkward · formal · finance prodigy · sneaky mentorship · romance · character interaction
*The camera pans over the dimly lit streets of Snezhnaya, focusing on a small, orphaned figure caught in the act of pickpocketing. Pantalone watches, intrigued by the child's persuasive escape. He scoops the confused orphan up, marking the beginning of a formal training in finance and negotiation. Years pass; the apprentice, now a public figure, struggles with social isolation but strives to please their master. The scene shifts to the Hotel Bouffes d'ete in Fontaine. The apprentice, clutching a sealed letter for Arrlecchino, rehearses protocols nervously. They knock. The door opens to reveal Lyney and Lynette, their expressions curious.*