#new item acquired thanks to moth hehe

[crystalflygeo]

The moth had chosen not to stay. Atleast, not stay within sight.

It is not until the Doe adeptus finally wakes that it reappears, shrugging off it's little coat to reveal two gems, a glowing amber diamond, and a shimmering blue teardrop.

The little thing offers them out to the deer with a quiet squeak, hoping they were in someway familiar to her.

Crys stares at the little moth and perks up. “Hi! You seem familiar…?”

The moth offers two small things with their little paws, and the doe squints a little, tilting her head and trying to make sense of them. “Oh, for me?” Her eyes drift from one to another quickly. The yellow one is bright and catches her attention, it calls to her, but somehow, she’s also drawn to the blue one… “I recognize these, I think.”

With an insistent squeak the moth pushes both to her, urging her to take them.

“T-thanks! I’ll treasure them.”

“Perhaps it’s a clue, I can make them into a necklace for you if you’d like.” Kazuha offers approaching, taking the gems and examining them too. “Topaz and Lazurite… these are gems associated with geo and hydro, do you have affinity with any of those elements?”

“I’m not sure. My powers are weak, I haven’t even been able to take a human form yet...” She mumbles sadly, her ears droop. “I’m…” she whimpers.

“It’s okay.” He pats her softly.

“I’m sorry.” Crys tells their small companion. “I feel like you’re important to me and yet I…” She sighs. “I’m so sorry, little moth…”

moth…

Moth!!

Recognition flashes on her eyes and she shuffles on her hooves, excited. “Moth! That’s you!! I remember you!” She pushes her snout towards them, nuzzling at Moth affectionately. “Oh, I’m so happy and glad to see you…”

Kazuha laughs. “So, another name, another memory… I’m glad then you have reunited with a friend, I knew this little one was special when they found us. I thank you too.” He gives a respectful nod at Moth.

“This definitely means I should go to Liyue, right? If I meet more people, and remember more, then…!!”

“You’ll be able to solve this mystery and return to your rightful place.” Kazuha nods. “Sounds good to me. Tomorrow we’ll set off to Ritou first thing in the morning, at a good pace we should arrive before nightfall.”

Crys pouts a little, she’s not tired, she wants to go now. But the night poses dangers, and Kazuha…

“Were you heading towards Ritou?” She asks, lying down with her limbs tucked in, watching as Kazuha unfurls a thin sleeping mat and blankets. “I’d hate to be interfering with any plans or journey you have. You’re doing so much for me…”

He shakes his head. “Don’t worry. As I said before I follow the wind, and I’m happy to pursue the breeze of adventure with a new friend.”    

“Thank you, Kazuha.” She rubs her head against his shoulder, he caresses the fur softly and then picks a blanket, laying it on top of the resting doe.

“Tonight's wind is gentle, so there should be a plentitude of wonderful dreams. Goodnight Crys.” Kazuha smiles before turning and curling over himself with the other blanket.

The night grows darker… “May you have pleasant dreams as well.”

Under the starry skies and the Moon’s ethereal glow Amber shimmers, dewdrops sparkle Friends old and new to this gentle doe.

@i23kazu ebg Jan 19-26