>febuary 2026
>tabibito decided to take a break from Nod-krai to attend the annual Lantern Rite festival in the great republic of Liyue for the 5th time
>paimon: "hey, tabibito, isn't that??"
>camera cuts to Marionette and Damselette queuing at Wanmin restaurant
>tabibito:*silent dialogue* "its Kuutar! and... Marionette?"
>paimon and tabibito approach the two
>paimon: "wow, its such a surprise to see both of you.. here.."
>columbina: "Happy Lantern Rite Tabibito, Paimon"
>sandrone: "Yeah, happy lantern rite to you both, hmph!"
>tabibito: *silent dialogue* Happy Lantern Rite!
>columbina: "Hmm? Paimon? surprised to see us get along like this?"
>paimon: "Uhh, yeah, especially since... several months ago when.. Marionette almost launched her missiles towards Nasha town.. ha ha..."
>sandrone: "Well I have decided to settle our difference for a while and not ruin the mood today"
>columbina: "Sandrone is right, we have decided to settle our difference on this holy month of Lantern Rite in the great republic of Liyue. in fact, we just happened to bump into each other this morning"
>sandrone: "Hmph! that's because I have to check on this Katheryne for monthly maintenance, but I agree that we shall respect the holy month of Lantern rite in the republic of Liyue"
>paimon: "Wow it was so nice that the holy month of Lantern Rite brings people together like this!"
>columbina: "Mhmm! we are going to watch Yun Jin's performance today, she's a talented singer, even more talented than me!"
>sandrone: "Hmph I agree, Liyue culture is worth celebrating on this holy month of Lantern Rite, I too value a superior oriental culture you know"
>columbina: "Well, her performance is about to start, see you around tabibito, Paimon!'
>Damselette and Marionette leave the scene
>paimon: "Wow, this has to be the great miracle of Lantern Rite that brings people together right tabibito!"