*Third person, No one's P.O.V., Streets of Mondstadt*

Jason- Uhh.....Top of stairs and then more stairs? Or Statue then right at stairs?  No that's not it.....

The male mumbles put loud to himself trying to remember the directions his friend gave to him that'll lead him to the cathedral. Whilst walking around town trying to navigate the place his hears pick up on the sounds of people whispering around him.

Woman 1- Ooh who is that?

Woman 2- No idea but he is very nice~

Man 1- I'll say, he's a real fine looking package

Woman 1- Let hope he stays!

Groaning at the comments made the male simple shakes his head at this whilst trying to ignore anymore comments made about his appearance and the countless flirts and winks tosses his way.

Jason- 'These looks of mine are both a blessing and a curse, all this adoration get's old really fast'

The male think annoyingly at the continuous comments made around him and he grips the snow flake necklace given to him trying to keep his mind straight and focus on his target. Walking around some more the male eventually comes across a large building with large green roofed towers and stained glass windows.

Jason- Guess this is it

The male speaks aloud before walking up the stairs and pushing the large front doors open to step inside.

*5 Minutes Earlier, Inside the Cathedral*

Barbara- *Exaserated sigh*

The young deaconess suddenly sighs aloud as she and the other sisters were setting up the cathedral for thus mornings worship. Hearing her sigh one sister speask up concerning the matter.

Sister- Are you alright Barbara?

Barbara- Yes, I'm fine......

The girl lies hoping her sister in worship will believe her and luckily she does. Though in reality the girl was anything but fine in fact the sole reason why she sighed out loud just now was standing only a couple feet away.

Woman- I love you

Man- I love you too my lovely rose

A fair and young couple speak gazing into one another's eyes as the hold the other close feeling their hearts beat as one. Sighing once more the young deaconess feels her own heart throb and ache yearning and craving for a sweet romance like theirs. Although the girl is young she still wishes a a strong, handsome man would come and sweep her off her feet. Deciding to simply push these thought aside for the time being the girl then plops down on one of the pews of the cathedral and pulls put a small sheet of lyrics for her up and coming performance. Writing down more lyrics for several moments the girl has no idea what's about to come until it does of course. 

*SLAM!*

Jason- Hey I heard there was a doctor here?

The deaconess hears a voice speak. Knowing this is her que to prepare for action and help another patient she turns around and-

Barbara- *Gasp*

The girl gasps in awe over what she sees, standing only a couple feet away is what she can only describe as the single handed most attractive man she's seen in her entire life. With his short lightly ruffled snow white hair, his vibrant green eyes filled with an energetic and adventurous spirit, his fair and clear skin complexion but most of all that confident sexy smirk currently plastered on his face. Feeling her heart immediately begin to beat faster the girl then breaths softly and starts seeing stars as she gazes at the god of man before her before he speaks in that cool and charming voice once more.

Jason- Doctor? Anyone here a doctor?

The male ponders once more gazing around the cathedral trying to get some help but finding nothing as the girl continues staring at him as if in a trance. Giving up the male sighs and goes to head off which snaps the girl free as she quickly bolts up.

Barbara- WAIT! I'm a doctor!

The girl shout aloud trying to keep the male from leaving. Turning at this Jason begin glancing around trying to find the source of the voice glancing past the girl several times. 

Jason- 'Who said that? It can't be that couple over there, probably not the knights here either so if not them then it most be......' *Gasp*

The male gasps in amazement over the conclusion he's come across before walking to the now blushing idol.

Jason- Did you-Did you say you're a doctor?

Barbara- W-well technically I-I'm more of a D-deaconess but yes!

Jason- A young doctor? Ehh.....I'm not so sure about this....

The male replies weakly feeling a little unsure over being checked on by someone so young unaware of the heart break his comment just left on the girl. Pushing aside the pain the girl grips by the arm and-

Barbara- *Gasp* 'Oh wow.....*gulp* M-muscles.....h-hard toned muscles'

The girl think shyly before quickly flinging herself from the man as she blushes deeper deeper with ever second passed. Before re-composing herself and firmly speaking.

Barbara- Well rest assured I'll take good care of you, follow me if you will

She instructs leading the male through the cathedral and into a side room filled with white beds, green curtains, sink and other hospital stuff. Instructing the male to sit she first goes over and washes her hands thoroughly to lower the chance of bacterial infection before turning to him.

Barbara- Okay what seems to be the issue?

Jason- This

Barbara- GAHA!!!

The girl exclaims aloud watching as the male lifts up his shirt to reveal not only a large nasty burn on his chest but also an incredibly toned body pecs, abs, muscles and guns as the girl feels her blush return and begins hyperventilating like mad her whole body begins trembling over the sight. Noticing her odd behavior the male inquires about it.

Barbara- FINE! I'm fine! This is gonna need some aloe and ointment, I'LL GO GET IT!!!

She replies quickly dashing off and running straight into the medical supply room's door. Stepping inside the girl leans back against the door as she tries desperately to calm herself down.

Barbara- 'Get a hold of yourself Barbara! What is wrong with you!?! This isn't the first time you've treated a shirtless man you've done so countless of time before all to people just as or more well built then him so why is this any different? Just because he's hot and has great abs and really nice hair and-OH ARCHONS WHY AM I SO FLUSTERED RIGHT NOW!?!'

The girl thinks completely failing to shake the feeling off, grabbing the supplies she needs along with several unnecessary ones she grabbed in her panic she steps out to find the male currently poking at a small lantern. 

Jason- Damn it's oil

The male sighs over the discovery before glancing up at the girl gesturing for her to do her thing. Stepping forward the girl gets one with it rubbing aloe onto his bare chest accidentally letting her hands slip countless of times due to the intense shaking and wrapping bandages around his wound before stepping back.

Barbara- Okay that should do it!

Jason- Cool thanks doc!

Barbara- Oh but do try and avoid lying on your chest or scratching at it until the wounds have fully healed 

Jason- Can do, See ya!

The male exclaims waving goodbye stepping out the room and heading off. Hearing the sounds of his footsteps slowly lowering in volume the girl counts to ten in her head before collapsing to the girl in flush holding her chest tightly as she feels her heart practically bursting from her chest.

Barbara- Oh my archons, He's so Handsome!!!

The girl shouts a loud alerting several sisters and a few knights as they burst into the room trying to see what's wrong only to find the girl sprawled on the floor her pupils in the shape of hearts breath hitching like man as she thinks about the speedster.

*Scene Change Outside the Cathedral*

Jason- Well that was relatively painless, wonder what the deal with the doctor was though? Eh I'm sure it's nothing

The male speaks to himself stepping outside the cathedral and running straight into Thomas who's currently waiting outside for him looking non too pleased.

Thomas- Gee for someone as fast as you you sure took your time finding the place

Jason- Yeah yeah whatever. So you only come to berate me over the sense of direction?

Thomas- Course not, you my friend need a job and I know just the person to help sign you up. Now *snaps* Follow me.

Jason- Sure but I'm not your dog don't snap at me....

The male replies annoyingly over his friends actions following the male through the streets of mondstadt turning a corner and finding a large stone building with several patrolling the perimeter. Pushing open the doors the scientist leads the male through the building before stopping in front a large mahogany wood door.

Thomas- Okay she's normally super busy but we should be able to get you signed up if I vouch for you

Jason- Huh?

Thomas- Just step inside and let me do most of the talking

The male instructs pushing open the doors and stepping inside. Once inside the speedster finds himself in a simple but lavish office with a large wooden desk plastered in the middle and currently sat there is.

Thomas- Jean!

Jean- Huh? Oh hey Thomas and.......I'm sorry who's this?

The female ponders gesturing towards the white haired male as Thomas simply edges him forward.

Thomas- THIS is my good friend Jason, He's from our world too of course.

Jean- Oh well it's a pleasure to meet you

Jason- The pleasures all mine, 'She's not fawning over me........THANK GOD!!!'

The male greets keeping that last part to himself as the two shake hands before breaking. Leaning back against her chair the woman folds her arms and glances between the two males before speaking.

Jean- I'm guessing you want to join the knights?

Jason- Uh yeah I guess?

Jean- Do you have any combat experience?

Jason- Yeah! I've been training with a sword since I was five, unlocked my powers at the age of four and have been honing my skills ever since. I've also been fighting crime ever since I was ten!

Jean- Interesting all......powers?

The woman ponders and rather than giving her a straight answer he male simply laughs and snaps his fingers creating a massive bolt of lightning outside destroying a nearby hilltop. Eyes going wide over this the woman speaks.

Jean- Electro?

Jason- Yeah, Oh and Incase you're wondering that was only five percent of what I can do

Jean- And at full power?

Jason- Uh.......do you know how big a continent is?

The male replies leaving the woman in even more shock over his impressive claim of power. Sensing she needs to hear no more the woman stands and shakes the males hand approvingly and with a smile speaks.

Jean- Welcome to the Knights Jason 

Jason- It's an honor

Jean- So shall I brief you on your first assignment?

Thomas- Actually I was thinking I should show him around Monstadt first, let him get a good layout of the area maybe even introduce to a few friendly faces you know?

Jean- Yes I suppose that would be best.....Alright! Do as you wish and then report back here for your first assignment.

Jason- Can do!

The three commune before Thomas leads the male outside Jeans office and through the front doors of the HQ to give him the official Mondstadt tour. Stepping out the three blow through the  city in a rapid manner. Walking around the scientist briefs his friend over all the different locations of the city: The Cathedral, Good Hunter, Angels Share, Wagners Smithy all that good stuff as the speedster tries to absorb and memorize as much useful information as possible knowing it'll be helpful in the near future. Several moments later the two conclude their tour and are now seen sitting atop one of the windmills drinks in hand having a deep and meaningful conversation.

Jason- It's crazy you know?

Thomas- What?

Jason- This, everything you know? How much everything has changed all of a sudden. One minute I'm at home vowing to bring you guys back and swearing to not let myself lost and then the next moment BAM! I'm stuck here too, In a completely different dimension with no idea how to get home or what my current purpose is.

Thomas- Purpose?

Jason- Yeah! Back home I had it all made I knew what I wanted in life I had my goals and my beliefs, my accomplishments and ideals. I knew that my life finally felt complete as I was checking them all off faster than even I could process and now I'm stuck in this medieval dimension with no purpose other than fighting those those......Masked monster things!

Thomas- Hilichurls

Jason- *Sigh* Sometimes I feel lost that even with my speed I'm still moving through life far too slow with no idea as to where I'm going or what to expect. You know what I mean?

Thomas- You know I do....

Jason- Yeah......Well I think It's about time I get to that assignment ey? Guess I'll see ya around.

Thomas- Guess so......

The two speak in a silent and serious tone before biding their farewells as the speedster leaps off the tower and towards the Knight HQ for his first assignment leaving his friend there in deep thought.

Thomas- 'My purpose in life.......What is it?' Heh....I guess even I don't have the answers for that hehe.....*Sad Sigh*

The male sighs depressingly leaning back against the tower his mind flooded with deep thoughts over his purpose and then before he knows he's suddenly over come by the sandman and falls into a deep warm slumber his dreams only filled with more questions and not a single answer.

(Okay now we start, Sorry for the long beginning just has to wrap a few things up on Jason's stay in Mondstadt) 

*Third Person, No One's P.O.V., Jean's Office*

Jean- *Sigh*

The grandmaster sigh tiredly rubbing her temples in pain over the current mountain of workload  present on her desk. Going back to work she suddenly hears a voice call.

Lisa- You're doing it again

Jean- Doing what?

Lisa- You're pushing yourself too hard dear. You need to relax and take it easy.....

Jean- No time, This paperwork isn't gonna file itself and there's still several more piles waiting for me in the other room.

The woman explains before heading back into her work ethic grabbing the closest piece of paper and pencil. Sighing at this the witch shakes her head disapprovingly over her friends action before heading over and taking the paper from the woman's hand knocking the rest off her desk.

Jean- What are you doing!?!

Lisa- I'm sorry Jean but this is for your own good. You're not getting these papers back until you've taken at least a five minute break.

Jean- But-

Lisa- NO BUTS! You're pushing yourself too hard and you need to relax before you up and die on us.

The witch speaks boldly tossing the papers aside and far out of the grandmasters reach. Knowing there's no escaping this Jean simply folds her arms and ponders.

Jean- Okay so what do you suggest I do?

Lisa- First you need to relax and second you need to get out of this office and head outside. A little sunshine is good for you ya know.

Jean- I go outside all the time

Lisa- That's for work It doesn't count I mean go out and loosen up a bit.

Jean- Loosen up?

Lisa- Yes loosen up, go out have a drink, eat a large meal, go on a date, get yourself laid!

Jean- LISA!!!

The woman shouts in flush her face now red as a tomato over the woman's last suggest. Laughing at this the witch continues.

Lisa- Sorry but seriously when was the last time you went on a date?

Jean- D-Dat?

Lisa- Oh my archons you poor miserable thing. OKAY! Starting now I'm gonna help YOU nab yourself a boyfriend!

Jean- WHAT!?!

She shouts aloud her face going even redder over this but is completely ignored as the librarian begins pacing around the room thinking of possible candidates.

Lisa- Hmm....Wagner? No too rude, Godwin? No he already has Glory, Kaeya? Nah too full of himself

Jean- Listen clearly this is must a waste of time. I could've had at least FIVE paper done by now. So if you'll excuse I'll be-*BOOM!!!*

Jean- GAH!

The female shouts as the wall beside her suddenly explodes sending books and wall paneling everywhere leaving her office a total pigsty. Bolting up the ladies arm themselves think it to be an attack only to find a familiar face sprawled on the floor his eyes all dizzy and covered in soot.

Jean- Thomas?

Thomas- Uhhh......Oh......Hey Jean ow.....

The male groans in pain over getting blown through a wall just now. A short while later he's able to re-compose himself and is suddenly aware of the situation around him. Glancing around he sees the office in a total mess with a large scientist shaped hole taking up half the left wall. 

Thomas- Uhh.....I can fix that!

Jean- Do it

Thomas- Right!

The male speaks in a panic bolting up from the floor and running off to get the necessary materials. Running past the witch currently in thought he exits the room leaving the women alone as the grandmaster nticies her friend in thought.

Jean- Something on your mind?

Lisa- 'Hmm......He's certainly a cutie, A strong fighter, Has a nice and caring personality, definitely reliable and who doesn't love a man with a brain?' PERFECT!!!

Jean- What's perfect?

Lisa- Not what, who!

Jean- Huh?

Lisa- Thomas! He's perfect for you!

Jean- HUH!?!

The woman exclaims bolting up from her chair her face now redder than ever before but is once again ignored as he friend continues speaking.

Lisa- Yeah he's perfect! Okay so we set up a date, someone cozy and comforting but no too comforting we want to guys moving preferably hand in hand.

Jean- Wait-

Lisa- We should also try and figure oit ehat kind of foods he likes so I suggest bringing Sarah and that new guy into this to help us out.

Jean- Lisa-

Lisa- Then the three of us tag you two on your date and make sure nothing goes wrong. We can go undercover and even dress and waiters for the dinner portion of your date and-

Jean- LISA!!!

The grandmaster shouts aloud finally able to get the librarians attention as she turns her eyes wide in shock over the tone currently used.

Jean- I know, I'm sorry for yelling but what are you talking about?

Lisa- You and Thomas! Oh I can see it now, The two of you hand in hand, sitting on a bench, your shoulder on his as you whisper sweet nothings into each others ear and your lips getting closer and closer by the-

Jean- ENOUGH!!!

The woman shouts in a mix of anger but mostly embarrassment bolting up from her chair and slamming her hands upon her desk.

Lisa- What's wrong?

Jean- Listen I get you're concerned but I'm in no hurry to find a lover. While I would like one I'm perfectly content living the single life for now and I don't need a boyfriend at the current moment. Thank you for your concerns but I'm fine.

Lisa- *Sigh* Alright if that's how you feel I'll leave you to your papers then but I'll also leave you with this: Your true love is someone you won't realize at first but will slowly come together over time. Your true love is someone who's dependable even in the grimmest of situations, your true is someone who can always put a smile on your face, someone who'll comfort you in your darkest hours, but must of all......your true love is someone who's willing to risk it all for you if it means you'll live to see just one more day. That one day and it'll all be worth it in there eyes.

Jean-..........

Lisa- Just something to consider. Bye see you for dinner!

The witch waves goodbye heading out the office leaving her friend in thought the woman's words still swimming through her head even as she goes back into her work load.

*Short Time-Skip*

Jean- *Sigh*

The woman sighs as her mountain of papers has seemingly gotten bigger over the last couple moments that have passed now. Pushing her stress aside she goes to grab another page but feels her arm tense up as she tries to grab it sending a sharp pain through the limb up to her shoulder as she breaths sharply through her teeth.

Thomas- You okay?

Jean- Huh?

She huh's over the familiar voice calling and turns to find the male currently measuring the hole he made several tools and wooden planks at his side. The sight of the male bringing back he conversation she had earlier leading the woman to feel flustered over this.

Jean- O-Oh Thomas! You were so quiet I forgot you were there.

Thomas- Quiet? Well you'd certainly be the first to call me of all people that. So you good?

Jean- Yes I'm fine.

Thomas- Alright just making sure but do tell me if you start to feel bad or something. I wouldn't want you getting hurt.

Jean- I will.

They commune before resuming their work. Forcing her hand to move the grandmaster grabs the next paper and begins writing down business stuff. Though as she's writing a small voice in the back of her head decides to try and tempt her.

Jean 2- *Groan* Why are you still working so hard? Relax and take a break! Kick those boots off and find a comfy place to take a nap or two.

Jean- No I can't do that!

Jean 2- And why not? Surely nothing will happen if you take maybe one two weeks off and let yourself relax for a bit

Jean- two weeks!?! No way!

Jean 2- Come on it'll be fine~ Just leave someone else in charge until you get back. You must trust someone here to fill in your role til you're back

Jean- Of course I do but I have my responsibilities and I'm not just gonna push them off to someone else just because I want some me time.

The woman mentally argues with herself for the next several minutes the so called "Fun Jean" still trying to convince her overworked self to try and relax before another Jean shows up with  much different view on things.

Jean 2- Listen you'll thank me when-

Jean 3- ZIP IT!!!

Jean 2- Huh?

Jean 3- You heard me I said ZIP IT!!! Jean is gonna keep working and that's final!

Jean 2- But-

Jean 3- No buts! Tell me is this what Lady Vanessa had in mind when someone else was to take her role and title and dandelion knight?

Jean- Vanessa....

Jean 3- Do you think she'd be proud of the good for nothing slacker you're trying to become? The overworked acting grandmaster who complains about her work load constantly and can't even keep her head straight when she's supposed to be working hard. Well do you!?!

Jean 2- Come on no one's gonna blame her for-

Jean- No she's right....

The woman speaks silently gaining the attention of her two others selfs, Jean 3 looking mighty proud of herself whilst Jean 2's face in blanketed by pure distraught over her words as the woman continues speaking now berating herself.

Jean- I've become weak and careless, I tried pushing aside my workload to someone else and I almost let Lisa's words get the better on me. It's true......Lady Vanessa would be ashamed of me

Jean 3- As am I

Jean 2- But you can't-*BAM!!!*

The conscious goes to speak but is suddenly cut off by a loud crashing sound coming from nearby shaking the woman from her thoughts and bringing her back to reality. *BAM!!!* Is the sound again turning her head to see what it is the woman immediately finds her answer in the form of Thomas currently mutilating her wall with a large hammer-*BAM!!!*

Jean- What are you doing!?! I thought you were supposed to be fixing my wall!!!

Thomas- I am, I realize that fixing a simple hole surrounded by rough edges and all would be too much of a hassle so instead I'm gonna tear down this whole wall and start again.

Jean- Doesn't that seem a bit dangerous? What if someone is in the other room?

Thomas- Don't worry I have it covered, I'm a professional after all-*CRASH!!!*

The male starts but immediately shuts his mouth as the hammer he was currently twirling in his hand flies out his grip and towards Jean damn near taking her head off. Luckily she was able to duck just in time and safe herself unfortunately the window behind her wasn't so lucky as is soon reduced to glass shards and wooden splinters. Glancing back and forth between the male and the window the grandmaster folds her arms and glares angrily at him.

Thomas- I can fix that!

Jean- Now

Thomas- Right!

The male speaks sharply quickly getting up and dashing out the room in a panic clearly frightened over the grandmasters death stare leaving her alone with her thoughts. Thoughts being all but friendly as the voice of work returns as she's busy filing papers.

Jean 3- More paper work? Do you really think that a few sheets of paper and some chicken scratches are gonna help the area of Teyvat?

Jean- Well sure, paper work means busy trade and-

Jean 3- Yadda yadda yadda, Paper work this and business trade that. None of this matters! Lady Vanessa didn't die to have her successor sit inside and office and file papers all day. You need to get out there and and actually do something with your life instead of sitting here running your hand pretending like your actions are actually worth a damn!!!

Jean-..........You're right, I've been letting myself go. I can't even remember the last time I went out and took out some enemy camps. Instead I've let my officers and knights do all the real labor while I've been here.

Jean 3- And what do you suppose they think of you?

Jean- Well that's easy........They must hate me

Jean 3- And rightfully so to. Now get out and make yourself useful for a change!

The conciousness instrust forcing the woman up and grabbing her sword nearby before heading towards the door where she immediately runs into Thomas who's currently lugging back a large glass pane and some sheets of sand paper. Stopping just before their crash the male breaths a sigh of relief over being able to save the glass and notices the woman with her sword and decides to bring it up questioning her.

Thomas- Going somewhere?

Jean- Yes I'm off to fight some monsters around Teyvat. I don't know when I'll be back but this is something I have to do.

Thomas- Cool let me come with you, I've been needing to-

Jean 3- No, don't let him come. It'll only orove how weak you ae in you rely on other's!

Jean- No! I'm doing this alone end of story.

The woman speaks firmly not waiting for a reply before heading off towards the wild lands leaving the male in deep thought sensing something isn't right.

Thomas- Hmm......

Knight- Hey what happened to this window?

Thomas- OH CRAP, I'M SORRY!!!

The male shouts frantically running off to fix the window his mind still unsure over Jeans decision to go alone, his eyes on her the whole time up until she disappears behind the doors.

*Time-Skip 5 five hours*

Jean- Gah! 

The womans shouts in anguish as she takes a hard hit from a nearby shield metachurl who was able to get the drop on her brining the woman to her knees as she pants harshly her work self leaning on a nearby tree shaking her head disappointingly.

Jean 3- Brought to her knees by a metachurl.....How pathetic.....

The consciousness sighs at the sight shaking her head at the woman's failed attempts. Seeing this the real Jean then feel a burst of energy as she refuses to go down like this. Forcing herself to stand the woman narrowly avoids another shield bash before quickly dashing forward and stabbing the creature in the back causing it flail around wildly and lose it's weapon. Dropping to the floor she then quickly grabs the shield and using all the strength she has she bashes it hard against the creatures face stunning it before impaling it killing the beast instantly. Breathing hard at this the woman dusts her hands off and goes to walk off only to run straight into her consciousness who's looking mighty disappointed in her.

Jean 3- What the hell was that?

Jean- What? I defeated the monster-

Jean 3- AFTER being brought to your knees and almost dying for it. How weak must you be to be taken down by such a simple minded creature?

Jean- I'm sorry but I've been fighting non-stop for that last five hours now-

Jean 3- Only five? Vanessa could go on for ages without tiring and you're supposed to be her successor? You're truly a disgrace to her legacy.

The woman argues with herself feeling her spirits plummet as she continues berating herself unaware of a nearby abyss mage trying to get the drop on her. Peering down a cliff the baddie chuckles to itself knowing this is the perfect time to take out the acting grandmaster of Mondstadt. Charging his wand the mage fires off a large fireball ready to end her life as the woman is still arguing with herself unable to dodge in time before *BOOM!* the attack lands blowing up the area around it and scorching the lands as the mage dances gleefully at this though is quickly shocked to find she still lives due to an unexpected savior that arrived just in the nick of time.

Thomas- Man that was close, you alright Jean?

He asks concerned towards the woman but gets only silence in return as she's clearly troubled by something. Deciding to question her about this later the male glares towards the mage who's now trying to retreat. Not letting him go the male quickly bolts straight into actions dashing towards the mage and leaping up onto the cliff where it lies. Sensing there's no escaping the mage tries desperately to fend off the male lobbing countless of fireballs and explosions in his directions but fails to land a single hit as the male expertly dodges and weaves through it's onslaught as the woman watches from below.

Jean 3- See? He can fight off strong opponents without taking a single hit, why can't you?

Jean-.........

Back fo the male we find him still dodging as the abyss mage teleports around trying to play keep away until it can land a solid hit and make his escape. Though unfortunately for him that time never comes as the male now growing tired of this game simply slams the ground beneath causing a small earthquake the knocks the mage down. Quickly rushing over before it can recuperate the male then swipes the mages wand and with a slick movement lodges the thing into the creature head killing it instantly. 

Thomas- God damn teleporting bastard!

Thr male breaths annoyingly before suddenly remembering Jean and drops back down to meet her once more. Walking up he notices she seems to be having some inner turmoil right now and inquires about it.

Jean- It's nothing, what are you doing here? I thought I told you I was to do this alone

The woman asks quickly changing the subject as the persistence of Jean 3. Pocketing his hands the male tells her.

Thomas- Well I noticed you seemed to be in a state of inner turmoil when you left and well something didn't feel right so after I fixed the window and wall I quickly ran in the direction you went off in and tracked you here. Good thing I showed up when I did too or else we'd be missing a dandelion right about now.

Jean 3- Now look what you did, you let your emotions show and had him concerned for you. A real successor to Vanessa would've kept their emotions in check and ensure no one was tracking them. What if that was an enemy? You could've died because YOU were sloppy!

Jean- I know I'm sorry.....

Jean 3- Don't be sorry, Be better

Jean- Right!

Thomas- Right what?

Jean- Huh?

The woman Huh's over the males comment and looks to find him in a state of confusion only then realizing she said that last part aloud. Brushing this off she continues their conversation.

Jean- Alright thank you for saving my life back there but I best be off now.

Thomas- Wait I'm coming with you!

Jean 3- Don't you dare let him!

Jean- No! I've got this handled.

Thomas- Oh yeah you TOTALLY had it handled when that fireball was inches away from reducing you to a pile of ash. Clearly you're not all there right now and until I see that you are I'm coming with you to ensure your safety end of story.

The male states walking off and gesturing for the woman to follow as her consciousness shakes her head at this.

Jean 3- Great now look what you did.

Jean- *Sigh*

The woman sighs upset over her own weak and pathetic failure before following the male towards the next enemy camp where things aren't much better. Whilst fighting off a single hilichurl and struggling due to her internal conflicts and Jean 3 constantly berating her over ever little thing, "You call that a sword stance?", the woman struggles and tries desperately to fend off the most basic of enemies. Gaining some new strength she manages to push the creature back and quickly decapitates it before it can retaliate. Sighing at this the woman turns only to feel even worse as she watches as Thomas quite literally dances around the battle field casually dodging countless of attacks whilst getting off several cheeky hits of his own each strong enough to obliterate a monster with a single hit until eventually they're all dead and he collects his rewards from a nearby chest. 

Thomas- Hey you want some?

Jean 3- Don't even think about it. Treasure is for winners and you're no winner, you're a loser.

Jean- No.......I'm fine......

The woman speaks upset over her own words before heading off and dropping to the floor in a huff. Watching this the male feels a tight gnawing sensation growing in his chest as he watches the woman who's clearly feeling really bad. Deciding to do something about this he walks on over and plops down beside her.

Thomas- Seriously, are you alright?

Jean- I've told you already I'm fine!

Thomas- Clearly you're not so why don't you just drop the act and tell me what's wrong?

He asks sounding annoyed by her tone before watching as the woman bolts strisght up glaring at him and straight shouts.

Jean- I TOLD I'M FINE!!!

Thomas- BULLSHIT! There's clearly something wrong with you so drop the tough girl act and tell me what's wrong!

Jean- Nothing is wrong-

Jean 3- I'm fine and you need to butt out of MY business-

Jean- It doesn't concern you!!!

The woman shouts angrily speaking only what Jean 3 tells her to. Glancing past her shoulder she sees the woman nodding her head approvingly over her own words. Glancing back towards the male she expects to find him looking angry or hurt but is surprised to find empathy instead as he looks up at her a concerned look blanketing his face.

Thomas- Jean, I know you're going through something right now and I just want to help. So please I'm asking you to let me in. Not as a subordinate or as an ally but as a friend. Tell me.....What's wrong?

He asks with the most genuine tone imaginable. Hearing the absolute seriousness and kind tone of his voice the woman feels her heart beat faster and actually goes to reach forward and let the male in but is unable to as she feels her arm stuck at her side. Glancing back she finds Jean 3 shaking her insisting she just drop it deciding to do what's instructed of her she turns back to Thomas only to find a simple white glow surround his body the light filling her with a warm comforting sensation that brings slight tears to her eyes and puts her into a serious dilemma. Either let the male in and accept his comfort or Stay strong and push him away for the sake of Mondstadt and the sake of upholding the legacy of Lady Vanessa. Thinking about it for several moments she eventually comes to a conclusion.

Jean-.......................Mondstadt.........Always......

The woman speaks without a hint of happiness or satisfaction in her voice pushing the males open hand away and walking off gesturing for him to follow. To the male this was hell as he simply sits there his heart broken over his failure to help the woman when she clearly needed him most. Sighing at this he simply rises and follows her through the lands towards the next camp. Over the next few hours the two fight in complete silence slicing through hoards of hilichurls and treasure hoarders clearing camp after camp the two dealing with their own internal conflicts.

Thomas- 'I don't understand there's clearly something wrong so why won't she let me help her? I just want to see that smile again'

Jean- How am I doing?

Jean 3- Good very good in fact. Now that you've pushed away that annoying little pest and have started listening to me you're finally ready to start your journey into becoming the true successor to Lady Vanessa.

Jean- Pest?

Thomas- 'It's like there's someone there whispering these horrible things into her ear, urging her to make these brash decisions and berating her over every little mistake she makes' *Sigh* It's not right. I want to help her. I want to be the one who puts that smile on her face again, that same beautiful smile.

The male thinks with a soft smile of his own as he thinks about the woman feeling his heart beat faster by the second his face heating up. Taking out the last enemy the two continue down a winding path towards their next destination. Climbing atop a large hill the two take a moment to catch their breaths, as they're panting the male decides to try and reassure the woman once more. However before he can mutter a single word he's suddenly knocked to the floor by a large gust of wind. Crashing into Jean the two blush over the sudden closeness before feeling another gust of wind hurl them into the air where they land harshly onto the ground. Glancing up the two find the source of the issue, a large spherical green rock enemy surrounded by harsh winds.

Thomas- Umm.......What's that?

Jean- Eye of the Storm, stay on your toes!

She warns before quickly rolling to the side avoiding another gust of wind. Following after her the male equips Onyx and Opal and begins firing at the enemy whilst dodging continuous wind blasts and doing pretty well. However the same can't be said for Jean who due to her Anemo element and close range weapon was having trouble doing any damage to it. Back to Thomas we find tinkering with his guns for a bit before the barrels suddenly begin glowing a harsh yellow shade and re once again begins firing only this time the bullets explode on impact causing the beast to shudder and groan with every shot. Sensing it's in danger the orb begins spinning around rapidly and creates a large cyclone around the two keeling them trapped in a prison of harsh winds. Struggling to keep himself firmly planted due to the winds the male is unable to react in time when the storm suddenly comes crashing down on him like a meteor knocking the male away before charging him causing even more damage. Watching him collapse the still struggling grand master feels a sudden burning passion ignite in her body as she gets an idea to stop this thing. Watching the beast once again float into the air she quickly equips her glider and uses the nearby winds to propel herself into the air above the creature before taking a page from it's book and comes crashing down on it knocking it to the floor. Then she proceeds to go ballistic on it slashing and stabbing at it even stealing the males guns and opening fire on the creature until it eventually falls dead the cyclone finally ends. Sheathing her blade the woman then rushes to the still down males aid.

Jean- Thomas, Are you okay!?!

Thomas- Ugh.....Yeah I'm fine

The male groans groggily getting back up and fixing his hair. Sitting up and going to stand he's immediately pushed back down by a concerned Jean.

Jean- Don't try to stand yet, you need rest after taking a hit like that

Thomas- I'm fin-'Wait this could be good, If I rest the surely she'd rest too. PERFECT! Okay just gotta make my injuries seem believable enough to warrant at least a ten mine break, time for the  Thomas secret art of: Acting!.'

The male thinks cunningly before dropping back down arm rested upon his forehead a weak and tired look in his eyes as he speaks in a very dramatic voice.

Thomas- OH the pain! I think you're right Jean, that hit was more severe than I thought!

Jean- I knew it!

Thomas- Yes it was so foolish of me not to react to that attack in time!

Jean- We've all made mistakes it's nothing to be ashamed of

Thomas- BUT, Mondstadt is in need of us! I cannot rest now when the innocents are in peril. For the people I shall try and stand once more and continue fighting on even with my severe bruises and possibly a broken rib or two.

The male ponders before touching at his side and feeling a screaming pain that almost causes him to black out. Turning to the woman he finds her going to speak before placing a finger on her lips to silence her.

Thomas- Do not try and stop me! I know what must be done. But do not worry my dear grandmaster I shall be fine and if not then you must promise to bring my battered corpse back and proclaim that I was a hero til the very end! Oh the life of hero is always a tragic one is it not? We rarely ever get a happy ending truly a shame.....

He continues fake tears now running down his face as he pulls all sorts of dramatic poses before proceeding to rise in a very exaggerated manner but is suddenly pushed down once more by Jean who has actual tears in her eyes due to his incredibly believable performance.

Jean- It's okay *sniff* you don't have to push yourself so much. We can take a break and once you feel you're ready to go back then we'll go.

Thomas- But what of the poor and innocent-

Jean- It'll be fine. All the camps around the city have been dealt with and the knights can handle a few hilichurls themselves. But you need to rest!

She replies lightly pushing the male back down and urging him to rest some more unaware of the smirk on his face as he turns to the camera with a wink.

Thomas- 'I didn't get lead role in every school play during high school for nothing, even the girl ones' So what the heck was that?

He asks now lied comfortably on the ground as Jean rummages through her bag looking for any medicinal plants or something.

Jean- Huh?

Thomas- That ball thing we fought, what was it?

Jean- It was an Eye of the Storm. It's an elemental being found in the wilds win incredible Anemo abilities.

She answers handing the male a simple flask of water, sitting up and drinking the male speaks.

Thomas- Definitely one of the weirder things I've fought before, and hopping dimensions means I've fought A LOT of weird people or monsters!

Jean- Oh?

Thomas- Oh yeah: A man with a giant sword and badass armor that won't let him die and a SERIOUSLY fucked up backstory, a middle aged man who dresses like a giant bat that goes around beating the snot out of criminals, a black and red haired exhibitionist who wields a giant pair of scissors, even another dimension hopper in awesome draconic armor who wields a flame sword with a talking cat companion. You know I think that last one would make for a really good story wink wink.

(Shout out to Doctmar123 for letting me reference his story: The Dimensional Draconic Knight Genshin Impact x Male Reader, here's a link so you can check it out for yourselves https://www.wattpad.com/story/266979535-the-dimensional-dragonic-knight-genshin-impact-x)

Jean- Sounds riveting 

Thomas- Oh for sure

The two commune shortly before falling into a dead silence and spend the next couple moments simply sitting around picking at the grass beneath their feet or rubbing their aching rib cages. Though the peace doesn't last long at least not for Jean as Jean 3 suddenly shows up again.

Jean 3- What are you doing!?!

Jean- Thomas is injured so we-

Jean 3- That's right THOMAS is injured not you! So tell me this, why are you sitting around when you're more than capable of continuing on by yourself?

Jean- Well I just thought-

Jean 3- Thought? You thought? Well I guess you didn't think enough because while YOU'RE busy sitting around doing nothing, the people and knights of Favonius are working hard. Is this how the successor to Vanessa works? By letting her people do all the work while she just sits back and idles on picking daisies?

Jean-............

Jean 3- You're a disgrace

The conscious speaks with disgust falling off every word before disappearing. Sitting and thinking about this the woman comes to a conclusion.

Jean- 'She's right I am a disgrace, Vanessa, Lisa, Amber, Kaeya........Thomas. They'd all be ashamed of me. Well no longer! I'll prove to everyone that I can be useful too!'

The woman thinks suddenly bolting up and dashing through the lands as the male quickly follows after her a light shout with every step he takes. The next few hours being filled with the sounds of battle as the two quickly dispatch camp after camp across the entirety of Mondstadt. While you'd think that clearing out literal armies would satisfy the woman you'd be dead wrong as her conscious continues to berate her over every little thing once more.

Jean 3- Come on kill faster!, What are you doing get back in there!, You think Vanessa would let the enemies escape? Go and track it down!

She shouts driving the woman further and further into misery as she begins slipping up in battle making all sorts of small mistakes which only leads to more deprecation. These comments aren't helped by Thomas who's been successfully fighting off twice as many monsters without ever once taking a hit and is clearly not even trying as he continues to just stand around and mock the enemies rather then fight them half the time unaware of the effect it has on the woman.

Thomas- Okay alright come on, I'll give you a free one!

The male offers gesturing for the hilichurl to attack, going to swing at it the monster only finds air as he ducks under the attack before straight uppercutting his head clean off with a laugh.

Thomas- Just kidding, Hahahahahaahahahahah!

The male laugh continuing to taunt and mock the enemies as the woman proceeds to freak out further in the background.

Jean 3- He's he real shining example of what you should be save for the cheek tongue. But his skills are definitely what you should strive to achieve.

Jean- Comparing me to others doesn't help

Jean 3- No but is does make me feel better to watch someone who actually knows what's they're doing for a damn change!

The conscious argues as the woman simply whimpers in sorrow over her harsh comments until at last the final enemy was downed by the male and the two rendezvous at a large stone platform in the center of the camp. Clasping his hands together the male glances up at the sky and comments.

Thomas- It's getting pretty late, we should see about heading back now

Jean- Yeah......'I'll be back though, after he's gone I'll come back here and fight off some more enemies until I drop'

Thomas- Then let's move

The male speaks heading back towards the glowing city on the horizon gesturing for the woman to follow. Doing so the two head off ready to call it a day before out of nowhere a whole mess baddies suddenly appear before them. At least a hundred hilichurls, twenty metachurls, fourty samachurls and four lawachurls all adding up to equal DANGER!!! Shouting and quickly dodging an axe swing the male equips his scythe and goes to speaks towards Jean only to find her currently gripping her head tightly her teeth gnashing.

Jean 3- Now look what you did! Vanessa would've been able to sense all these enemies and been prepared for an all out assault!

Jean- I KNOW THAT!!!

Jean 3- Don't yell at me! This is all YOUR fault, if you had been paying more attention and actually focusing in battle we wouldn't be in this mess to begin with!

Jean- What do I do?

Jean 3- Get in there and fight! Stop being such a weak and pathetic coward!!!

She shouts in the woman's head as Jean now at her breaking point starts screaming and crying before recklessly charging into the enemies despite the males warnings. It doesn't go well for the woman, the first five enemies fall easily enough with simple slashes from her sword and she even manages to kill a lawachurl all by herself due to her vision but after that all goes wrong as an anemo samachurl then traps her in a strong wind preventing her from escaping as a two shield metachurls charge at her sandwiching the woman between them knocking her to the floor as she tries desperately to fend off the army of evil Jean 3 now full screaming at her for being taken out so easily. Losing her weapon the woman starts to grip her head once more screaming and crying out in anguish tears streaming down her face as she can't hold it any longer.

Jean- 'WHY AM I SO WEAK!?! What is wrong with me? Why can't I do anything right? My conscious is right, she's always been right! Vanessa and everyone else would be so ashamed of me! I should just sit here and die, It's all I'm good for anymore!'

The woman thinks berating herself even more as she takes an onslaught of abuse both physical and mentally from the enemies surrounding her. Going to give in the woman then feels herself hoisted up and forced onto her feet as she finds Thomas there with a simple command. 

Thomas- JEAN BACK TO BACK!!!

Jean- Huh?

Thomas- NOW!!!

The male shouts forcing the woman behind him helping her narrowly avoid an axe swing. Shoving the sword back in her hand the male continues whilst cutting down any enemies that get too close.

Thomas- I don't kow what's with you Jean *Slash* but right now *slash* our focus is on this! We can talk about your feeling later *slash* I promise we will and this time *slash* you're going to pull yourself together and tel me what's wrong!

Jean- But-

Thomas- No buts! LOOK OUT!!!

The male warns tackling the woman aside to dodge a large boulder hurled at them by an angry lawachurl. Crashing to the floor the two nod and silently agree to talk about it later before rising and ready to kick some ass. 

Thomas- The lawachurls are our biggest threat right now, we should go for them first!

Jean- They're slow and stupid so stay on your toes and be ready to dodge at any moment!

Both- Break!

The two commune before breaking off and heading towards their own beast. Reaching his the male dodges a slam before leaping up and shoving the barrel of his shotgun into beasts mouth before firing and blowing it's head clean off. Flipping off the corpse he kicks forward using the large body to crush a few hilichurls, glancing back at Jean her finds her currently using her winds to fire off hilichurls at her own stunning it before rushing over and leaping into the air and stabbing it in the eye reaching it's brain killing it. Smirking at this the male casually dodges a swing from another and quickly wraps himself around the head taking control of the beast using it's mighty strength to clear out dozens of enemies around them before. Finishing his little rodeo ride the male flips off the beast grabbing it by the head as he does so slamming the beast forward crushing several more monsters and killing the beast upon impact. Now with the big boys down the two feel more confident as they begin picking them all off with the power of teamwork. Using a combinaion if Jean wind and Thomas's staff they make a large typhoom of flames to incenirate a large group, Jean then uses her winds to lift the male into the air not only saving him from a shield charge but also giving him an aerial advantage as he summons his guns and begins firing on the army the explosions making a come back. Dropping to the floor he uses his downward momentum to hurl the woman into the air as she charges a large wind blast in the air before unleashing it behind the army sending several beasts into the male who slices them all in half with his scythe. Continuing their beautiful teamwork the two mow through the whole army until only one hilichurl remains who's currently trying to retreat but finds only death as Jean chucks her blade at the creature killing it. Retrieving her blade the woman turns to find the male smirking at her.

Jean- What?

Thomas- That was awesome 

Jean- Yes I suppose it was

Jean 3- AWESOME!?! You call that awesome?

The conscious shouts suddenly reappearing beside the woman with an angry glare tossed at her.

Jean 3- I call that pathetic! 

Jean- But we-

Jean- We? WE!?! WHAT KIND OF SUCCESSOR ARE YOU!?! You rely FAR too much on others instead of actually getting stronger to fight these monsters yourself! What if your knights die one day because YOU weren't strong enough, huh!?!

Jean- But a leader is only good as their-

Jean 3- SHUT UP!!! You are the single handed most pathetic person in Mondstadt!!! You're too weak to even protect yourself, how are you supposed to protect others!?!

She shouts as the woman begins crying once more alerting the male as he goes to help.

Thomas- Jean, what's wrong?

Jean 3- Get rid of him!

Jean- Go away!

Thomas- Huh?

The male exclaims over the harsh comment stepping back feeling hurt over this before tightening his fists and refusing to do so as he steps forward once more and insists on helping the woman in need.

Thomas- No!

Jean- What?

Thomas- I SAID NO!!!

The male shouts angrily gripping the woman by the arms and forcing her back against the nearby tree to help.

Thomas- I've had it it with you today Jean! Something is clearly wrong with you and although I'm just trying to help you keep pushing me away like some pest!

Jean 3- Because you are a pest! I don't need you so get lost!!!.........SAY IT!!! Huh?

The conscious shouts angrily at Jean urging her to do as she commands only to reel back on shock as the grandmaster simply falls to the ground tears now streaming don her face in rapid succession. Seeing this also Thomas immediately grows concerned and drops down beside her.

Thomas- Jean! What's wrong?

Jean-..........

Thomas- Come on Jean talk to me!

Jean- I can't take it......

Thomas- Huh?

He asks confused over her words before the woman quickly bolts up gripping at her head tightly screaming out in anguish.

Jean- I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!! IT'S TOO MUCH!!!

Thomas- What is?

Jean 3- Get yourself together this is degrading!

Jean- I can't take it! The conflict, the struggle, the internal dilemmas and the constant nagging and pushing! I can't take it!!,

Thomas- What are you talking about?

Jean- She won't leave me alone! She keeps nagging me and criticizing my every actions!!!

Jean 3- You're pathetic! Is this how-

Jean- SHUT UP!!!

The woman screams angrily beating herself over the head repeatedly, shouting the same words over and over again. As the male watches growing more and more concerned by the second.

Jean 3- Listen to me, you need to calm down and-

Jean- I don't need to do anything just leave me alone!!!

Thomas- Who are you talking to?

The make asks genuinely confused at to who her anger is directed at and grows concerned when he watches her ram her head into the nearby tree continuously. Dashing over he forced the into his arms and restrains her from doing any more damage to herself.

Thomas- Jean what is happening to you!?!

Jean- I wont let her control me anymore, I want her out!

 Thomas- Who? Let me in and I can help you fight whatever it is you're feeling.

Jean- NO!!! I don't need your help!

The woman shouts prying herself off of him and shoving the male away before continuing to beat herself upside the head. Crashing to the floor Thomas watches in a mix of sorrow and fear over the woman's actions. Before deciding that enough is enough and choose to force himself into her head. Glaring at the woman he summons a small circular disk into his hand before rushing over and sticking it to her head. 

Jean- What the-

Thomas- I'm sorry Jean but this is for your own good!

Jean- What are you-AAAAHHAHHHHHHHHH!!!

She starts but immediately begins screaming in agony as the male presses a couple small button on the device causing it to electrocute the both of them before he suddenly disappears and then reappear in.

*Scene Change Jean's Mind*

Thomas- Ahh God! I really got find a way to make that less painful.....

The male groans as he feels himself land safely onto a soft squishy floor. Glancing around he sees only darkness with the occasional spark of light before those too are quickly vanquished in the darkness.

Thomas- Her mind is dark, this isn't good she's going through a lot of inner turmoil right now.

The male speaks aloud before walking forward trying to find the source and put an end to her turmoil. Walking around he expects to find memories and secrets, passions and emotions but only finds darkness with every step he takes around every corner and past every nook and cranny. Speeding up he soon comes across a large wooden door identical to the one to the woman's office.

Thomas- This must be it

He speaks before pushing open the door and gasping over what he finds. Inside the room is identical to her real office only the whole room is a complete dull shade of grey the feeling of despair and loneliness overwhelming the make as he steps in causing him to drop to a knee. Fighting through this he steps inside and finds exactly who he was looking for.

Thomas- Jean!

The male exclaims dashing towards the woman who's simply sat on her knees in the center of the room a dull and lifeless expression blanketing her face. Going to reach for her the male gasps as his hand only passes through her body as if she were a ghost. Pulling back the male clenches his fists in thought.

Thomas- 'Crap she's starting to fade, these feeling are completely overwhelming her mind causing her to feel like this'

???- She wont wake

Thomas- Huh?

The male huh's over the mysterious voice and turns to find......Jean? Only this Jean looks different from the usual one. While the usual Jean is fair skinned and lively this one is snow pale with sunken cheeks, dark circles around her eyes and carries herself with a strong and commanding force a force that the usual Jean lacks.

Thomas- Who are you?

Jean 3- Me? I am her conscious, the very thing that has been driving her to be better this whole day.

Thomas- Wait......You!?! You're the one who's been driving her into insanity!?!

Jean 3- That's right! 

Thomas- You.........YOU BITCH!!!

The male shouts angrily over this revelation going to attack but just like the real Jean finds inly air as his fist passes through her harmlessly causing her to laugh at his pitiful attempts.

Jean 3- Cute

Thomas- What?

Jean 3- You cant hurt me you see I am far too powerful now with this one letting me take complete and utter control over her body.

Thomas- What do you mean?

The male asks before watching as the conscious simply waves her hand a projection of the real world flashes before them. The image showing Jean out in the field fighting like a mad woman storming through armies of monsters which is good, the total look of exhaustion and constant collapses as she pushes herself far too hard.

Thomas- Stop it, you're killing her!

Jean 3- I am making her strong! I am turning her into the true and rightful successor to Lady Venessa!

Thomas- Lady Vanessa?

Jean 3- Yes, the original dandelion knight and heroine of Mondstadt, the very reason why we celebrate at the large tree in wind rise the sole reason why we are all free of subjugation and prejudice in our little town! She is my sole reason for pushing this fool into becoming stronger so I can uphold her legacy for centuries to come!

Thomas- Okay I get that, but come on you're pushing her way too hard look at her!

The male lightly shouts gesturing towards the woman who flickers in and out of existence with every strike of her sword in the real world causing the make to rush over.

Thomas- Jean Come on you have to wake up!!!

Jean 3- I already told you she wont wake!

Thomas- ZIP IT!!! Come on Jean you cant die out here, what about Mondstadt huh? What about everyone there? What will they think if they saw you pushing yourself like this!?!

Jean 3- They should be proud to see her like this! She's finally ready to take her first steps into becoming Lady Van-

Thomas- LADY VANESSA CAN GO FUCK HERSELF!!!!!

The male shouts his voice filled with the upmost rage and aggression though thse words only cause the conscious to feel the same as she shouts back.

Jean 3- WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY!?!

Thomas- She can fuck off! I get she was a hero and that she helped you all but Jean isn't Vanessa, you can't expect her to follow in her footsteps to the toe. She's a completely different person with her own strengths and weaknesses and comparing her to a true legend is completely unfair!!!

Jean 3- She is the dandelion knight! She is supposed to be her successor!

Thomas- So what!?! I'm the heir to my parents company but that doesn't mean I have to be exactly as they were! I get wanting to be similar but there's a huge difference between the two. After I took over I made several changes to how things were run but kept the basis the same and because of that our company is more successful then it's ever been. Case in point it's okay to be different just as long as that different is good and Jean is good!

Jean 3- You are a fool and your parents would be ashamed of what you did!!!

Thomas- DON'T YOU DARE TALK ABOUT MY PARENTS!!!

The male shouts going to attack but suddenly remembers her completely powerless against her. Brushing this off with a growl he kneels down by the woman and tries to help.

Thomas- If you can hear me then you must've heard all that. It's true you don't have to be the same as Lady Venessa. You shouldn't have to change who you are or compare yourself to others before you all that matters is that you strive to better yourself for the sake of both yourself and others. Forget Vanessa and focus on yourself instead.

Jean-............

Thomas- Come on I know you can hear me, think about what you're doing. If you continue on like this you're going to die!

Jean-.........

Thomas- Is that what you want? Do you wanna die and leave everyone behind!?! Barbara, Amber, Kaeya, Klee, Noelle, Lisa and everyone else in Mondstadt. Do you really think they'd be okay with watching you tear yourself apart like this!?! This is crazy, you need to wake up and accept help from others for a damn change!!! Stop trying to be someone you're not!

Jean 3- Well that's-

Thomas- WOMAN I WILL LITERALLY INVENT SOMETHING TO HELP ME SLAP THE SHIT OUT OF YOU, PISS OFF!!!

The male shouts angrily towards the conscious who simply blows this off and crosses her arms annoyingly. Glancing back at Jean he continues.

Thomas- They wouldn't want you doing this to yourself Jean, they wanna see you get stronger sure but not at the expense of your life! So hear me when I say this: Wake up......WAKE UP.......WAKE UP!!!...............WAAAAAAAAAAAKE UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUP!!!!!

He screams directly into her ear the sound traveling through her skull and into her mind where she hears his words and with a triumphant shout she weakly replies.

Jean-..........Thomas?

Thomas- Ah.....Jean!

Jean 3- Impossible!

The two exclaim watching as the woman slowly awakes the color returning her once again solid body. Glancing around in bewilderment she asks.

Jean- What's happening? Where are we?

Thomas- This is your mind, I traveled her to hell you through your emotional conflicts

Jean- You traveled inside my brain!?! How?

Thomas- Well first I obtained several piece of metal and wirings then-Wait, that's not important! Come on we need to get out of here!

The male speaks grabbing her hand and going to lead her out the office only to find Jean 3 blocking their path looking angry scaring the real Jean. 

Jean 3- Where do you think you're going?

Thomas- Away, we're done here!

Jean 3- I don't think so she's still weak and needs to grow stronger!

The conscious states waling over and gripping the woman by her other arm trying to drag her back into the center of the room but finding it difficult as the male holds her back the two now locked in a game of tug of war.

Jean 3- Let go!

Thomas- You let go!

Jean- BOTH OF YOU STOP IT!!!

The woman demands shoving them both away with a glare.

Jean 3- Who are you to-

Jean- ZIP IT!!! I'm sick of you constantly harassing me over everything I do!

Jean 3- I just want you to get stronger! Can't you see that I'm only trying to help you!?!

Jean- No! You're only making me feel worse! Stop comparing me Venssa, stop trying to turn me into someone I'm not!

Thomas- Yeah!

Jean- And you!

The woman exclaims turning to the male with an equally angry glare causing him to step back in freight before calming down as he watches her glare become a soft and gentle smile.

Jean- Thank you.....I really needed that.

Thomas- Of course.

The male replies returning the same gentle smile as the two blush and stare at one another feeling their hearts yearning for the other. Though before anything else could happen the two suddenly collapse to their knees as Jean 3 shouts angrily.

Jean 3- Enough of this sappy bull crap! You don't need others in your life, you're more than capable of going at it alone! By accepting help from others you're only proving how weak you are when you rely on other's. You're just as weak as when you were a child!

She shouts waving her arm off to the side and summoning a small projection. In the projection it shows young Jean cradling baby Barbara in her arms as two adult figures argue relentlessly tears streaming down the young girls face as the two continue arguing. 

Jean- Mom and Dad's divorce.....

Jean 3- You were weak and instead of doing anything you simply stood there and watched. You let them tear our family apart!

Thomas- She was a little girl! Kids shouldn't have to meddle in their parents affairs when they should be more than capable of handling themselves like grown ups! What happened between them was because of those two refused to act their age and instead continued to shout and scream like little kids which eventually lead to said divorce!

Jean 3- It didn't get any better from there though.

She replies waving her arm once more as another projection appears this one with an image of eight year old Barbara crying alone as several older kids pick on her. Soon an older but still young Jean appears and tries to help before the image flickers and shows the two sisters both crying as the bullies simply walk off laughing away.

Jean 3- Your little sister was in peril and instead of being her hero you only went down with her. Pathetic!

Thomas- She was a little girl! She tried her damn best I'm sure but the bullies were all older and bigger than her there wasn't much she could do against them!

Jean- No, shes right.....

Thomas- Huh?

He questions glancing past his shoulder, eyes going wide in fear over the woman who's slowly fading once more the darkness in her eyes becoming more and more ominous.

Jean- I've always been weak. I was too weak to stop my parents divorce, I was too weak to help my little sister and now I'm too weak to even save myself from myself

Jean 3- That's right!

She exclaims watching gleefully as the woman now starts to completely disappear her legs vanishing, her whole body flicering harshly before she's suddnely gripped onto by Thomas with tears in his eyes.

Thomas- Shut up......

Jean- What?

Thomas- Shut up! You're pissing me off Jean!!! Stop talking about yourself like this, stop comparing yourself to others, you shouldn't have to feel this way. You're an amazing person Jean with so much love and care to give!

Jean- But I'm weak what's the point of being there for others when I can't even protect them?

Thomas- Maybe you're not the strongest but that doesn't matter. You're not defined by your strength Jean it's your love and compassion for those around you that makes you you!

He tells her waving his hand off and resummoning the divorce memory, only this time it's a few hours later. This time it shows young Jean comforting her mother as she sobs away over her recent divorce.

Young Jean- It's okay mom, we'll get through this.....It'll be okay......

Waving his hand once more it shows the aftermath of the bully memory. Now it shows the two sisters walking side by side with Jean speaking towards her younger sister still with tears in her eyes.

Teen Jean- Don't let them get to you Barbara, your voice is beautiful!

Barbara- *sniff* R-really?

Teen Jean- Of course, everyone in the cathedral says so and I just know that if you keep practicing you're gonna be an idol one day. Everyone will want your autograph just you wait!

She tells her sister causing the young girl to wipe away her tears a determined look now covering her face as she quickly runs off determined to make that dream a reality. Waving his hand even more it shows countless more memories all with Jean through the years comforting those in need and being there for them: a friend to talk to, a guardian to protect or even just a simple shoulder to cry on.

Thomas- You've always been there for others, now please let us be there for you.

Jean- Us?

She ponders before watching as several memories all form up behind the male and shine brightly before showing each of her closest friends and loved one there all with empathetic look etched across their face.

Thomas- You have people that love and care for you Jean just as you love them. So don't push us away like this. We love you Jean and we wanna help you during your time of need. So please.....Let me in and let me help see that smile once more.

He speaks softly filing the woman with a sense of warmth and hope something she hasn't felt all day as the tears begins flooding her eyes once more but not those of sorrow. Sensing danger the conscious gets desperate over this.

Jean 3- Wait! No you're still weak, I can help you-AHH!!!

She exclaims as she feels a sudden sense of pain shoot through her whole body and glances down to see that now she's the one disappearing. Glancing up she finds Jean a strong look on her face.

Jean 3- Please you're making a mistake-

Jean- My only mistake was ever letting you in, but now I don't need you anymore!

Jean 3- NO PLEASE!!!

Jean- Begone....

She speaks waving her hand and watching as the conscious flickers from existence with a final scream of agony before vanishing completely leaving the alone. Sighing at this the womn glances back at Thomas.

Jean- It's over.....

She speaks lightly as the world around the two begins shifting the light slowly starting to come back to fill the void. Though stopping shortyly leaving the world a dull grey shade as the male glances around worriedly.

Thomas- Jean.....

Jean- If I go back can you promise me?

Thomas- Huh?

Jean- Can you say for certain that if I go back that things will get better, that my problems will disappear if I do?

She asks lightly her voice trembling with sorrow. Sighing at this the male slowly walks over and kneels down to face the woman.

Thomas- Honestly no. I can't guarantee that your problems will simply disappear, I cant promise that things will get easier immediately and I cant promise that you'll ever reach Vanessa's level.

Jean-........

Thomas- But! I can promise that whatever may come your way whether light rain or harsh storm you wont have to face it alone. You'll always have people there to help you every step of the way.

Jean- But what if it's not enough? What if I fall back into my work ethic?

Thomas- *Sigh* Listen. If you want to keep pushing yourself like you are now, working hard 24/7 and refsing to take a break when you clearly need it because you genuinely believe that it's for the best then go ahead I wont stop you. I refuse to force you into anything you're against. 

Jean-........

Thomas- But! If you think that there's ANY chance that things will get better. That you can get stronger, that you can learn to relax, that you can happy no matter how small or insignificant that chance may seem................Then take my hand, and I promise that everything will be okay.

He whispers softly and reassuringly holding out his hand awaiting the woman's answer. Answer being: Her hand pushing his away. Sighing at this the male is overwhelmed by sorrow as he turns and goes to head off before the woman suddenly wraps her arms around his neck and pulls him into a deep embrace sobbing into his neck. Eyes going wide at this the male quickly recovers and gently pats her back.

Thomas- It's okay, everything's gonna be okay I promise

Jean- I know......I know......

The two commune lightly holding each other close letting the silence speak for them as the woman lets out all her built up turmoil and negative emotions the room around them now shining brightly and filled with life once more. Several moments later they pull back and the male grins at her.

Thomas- Come on, let's get out of here

He tells her holding his hand out for the woman which she gladly accepts as the two walk out into the real world hand in hand ready to face their coming futures together.

*SCENE CHANGE*

Jean- I just wanted to apologize about my behavior today

She speaks softly and apologetically over the crazy day as the two sit at the edge of a large hill their feet dangling off the cliff gazing up at the silver moon light.

Thomas- Don't apologize you have nothing to be ashamed of

Jean- But I almost let you and everyone else down today-Ah....

She starts but interrupts herself as the male lightly grips her shoulder and turns her to face him with a soft warm smile that fills the woman with glee.

Thomas- Like I said you have nothing to be ashamed of, you were really strong today Jean. I know plenty of people wouldn't be able to cope with the situation you were in but you managed to not only persevere but fight and eventually beat it. That's real strength!

He tells her confidently as she feels her heart race and face hear up. Putting a hand to her chest she feels her heart beating like mad.

Jean- 'w-what's happening? *gasp* is this?'

She thinks though before she can continue she's suddenly torn from her thoughts as the male grips her other shoulder now bringing her face closer to his their noses almost touching as she blushes even deeper at this.

Thomas- And if you ever feel like you're alone or start to sense the feeling return. Then just know you can come to me. Because I'll ALWAYS be there for you Jean, no matter what.

He tells her as the woman starts to feel an overwhelming amount of emotions fill her everything. Sorrow, joy, excitement, hope, confidence and more before without realizing it she begins to smile warmly at the male who quickly returns the gesture.

Thomas- There it is, there's that beautiful smile......

Jean- Ah....!

She exclaims lightly over his comment gazing down at her feet her blush growing even stronger as the male simply laughs at this before rising and offering a hand up.

Thomas- Come on, let's go home

Jean- You go ahead I have.........things I need to attend to. Nothing serious! Just something I need to think about!

She quickly adds at the end seeing a worried look start to appear on his face. Thinking this over for a few moments the male then shrugs and with a wave he's off sauntering down the cliff humming a merry tune leaving the woman alone with her thoughts as her heart continues pounding in her chest.

Jean- 'This feeling could it be.....' *Gasp*

She gasps thinking back to what Lisa told her just this morning.

Lisa in head- Thomas, he's perfect for you!

Jean- Thomas......

Lisa in head- Your true love is someone who's dependable even in the grimmest of situations.

*Flashback*

Thomas- JEAN BACK TO BACK!!!

Lisa in head- Your true love is someone who can always put a smile on your face

*Flashback*

Thomas- There it is, there's that beautiful smile.....

Lisa in head- Someone who will comfort you in your darkest hours

*Flashback*

Thomas- You can come to me, Because I'll ALWAYS be there for you.

Thomas- But! I can promise that whatever may come your way whether light rain or harsh storm you wont have to face it alone. You'll always have people there to help you every step of the way.

Thomas- It's okay, everything's gonna be okay. I promise.

Lisa in head- But most of all......your true love is someone who's willing to risk it all for you if it means you'll live to see just one more day. That one day and it'll all be worth it in there eyes.

*Flashback*

*BOOM!!!*

The woman glances back to find Thomas there his whole body scorched a small flame atop his head as he smiles weakly at the two.

Thomas- You didn't see that coming?

He speaks before passing out and or before them

*Flashback Montage over*

Thinking all this over: The librarians words, the memories with Thomas, the feeling currently present in her chest the woman can no longer hold her feeling back any longer before she turns to watch the male as he continues walking off a soft smile on her face as she whispers four simple words.

Jean- Thomas..............I love you.

*Scene Change, Top of Windmill*

Thomas- Well today certainly was an adventure

Jason- Is that good?

Thomas- Definitely

Jason- You gonna tell me all about it?

Thomas- No........I don't think I will

The two males commune sat atop the large windmill once more telling stories over their adventures that same day before the scientist suddenly remembers his friends words from earlier that same day.

Thomas- So......you figure out your purpose here yet?

Jason- No and I don't think I will either at least not for a long time. You?

Thomas- No I haven't

Jason- Sucks........Right! I'm tired so I'm just gonna head off to bed now, night bro!

Thomas- Goodnight

The two speak waving goodbye as the speedster leaps over the windmill and quickly rushes home leaving the male alone with his thoughts as he walks around the city headed home also. Watching the folk of Mondstadt all headed in now.

Thomas- 'Okay so maybe I don't know what my current purpose here is, maybe I don't know what I'm doing, maybe I don't know where this path is taking me. But at least now I have an idea, at least now I have a reason to fight, at least now I have someONE to fight for and honestly'

The male thinks before stopping abruptly and turns to find a comforting sight: Through the open window of the knights HQ he finds Jean sitting inside drinking tea and laughing with Lisa truly enjoying herself and taking it easy. Sensing she's being watched the woman glances to the side and finds the male watching. Smiling at this she waves sweetly at him as he smiles back and returns to the gesture before walking towards his home and stepping inside to finish his statement.

Thomas- That's okay with me........

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A/N- Hey guys what's good? Sorry for the wait had a bit going on here but the chapter is finally up and I am SUPER happy with how it turned out! Hope it was worth the wait for ya'll anyways that's all I have to say. Also 13,874 words here's to a new personal record my friends! To celebrate I want you all to remember these words, Stay Tuned and Stay Pretty Ya'll.

(CUTE PICTURE BECAUSE WHY THE HELL NOT?, https://www.reddit.com/r/animehotbeverages/comments/kbr6dn/jean_genshin_impact/)