Amber's Hangout Event Ending I: An Outrider's Task

(Author's note: The start of the Act will always be the same. But certain process will be different and the same goes to the ending.)

Timeskip... Mondstadt, Main street.

Paimon: Phew.. The storm has gone finally.

Lumine: Where have you been all this time?

Paimon: Still by your side, it's just Paimon has to keep away from the battle so Paimon doesn't cause you trouble.

Aether: At least you're okay in the end.

Paimon: Of course Paimon do!

Amber: So! Let me show you around the main street! Starting from the main gate!

Aether: Okay.

She shows them to the blacksmith just on their left side, with Wagner as the blacksmith and his apprentice, Schulz, who is looking out for any customers.

Amber: That is where most of the Favonius weapons are repaired! And the repairs are always free of charge!

She points to the flower shop on the right.

Amber: Right side is the Floral Whisper, Flora's the one who managing the shop!

As they proceed forward, they encounter a receptionist on their right. Amber introduces to them..

Amber: That's Katheryne! She's the receptionist of the Adventurer's guild. Maybe she can recruit you since you both are travelers!

Lumine: Sounds good.

Aether: What does the guild do?

Amber: Well, it's basically Adventurers completing the commissions assigned by the receptionist. Let me introduce you to her!

The Outrider grabs Aether's hand to the receptionist who is waving at them, eagerly to welcome them.

Katheryne: Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild. I believe I'm seeing some new faces. An adventuring one!

Lumine: How can you tell?

Katheryne: Being lookout for great Adventurers is part of my job.

She looks at the Outrider before asking.

Katheryne: Amber, right? The Outrider of the Knights of Favonius.

Amber: Yup! That's me!

Katheryne: I overheard the conversation you're in with the Maid Knight, Noelle.

Amber: Yeah! Both travelers are doing well on the mission! I'm sure you can offer some commissions to them when they got free time.

The receptionist nods with gleeful smile.

Katheryne: That's what I wish to hear. I had my eyes on them as soon as they enter the city for the first time. I can tell they got potential that rivals the great adventurers of legends.

The Outrider adds her praise after Katheryne's sentence.

Amber: Wow.. Even Katheryne can see you got potential!

Lumine: You flattered me..

Katheryne: Nevertheless, to the adventurer, experience is far more precious than potential.

Paimon: So you're saying we're like, official adventurers now?!

Katheryne: Do not worry, the Adventurers' Guild does not charge a membership fee or impose any kind of duties on its members. In short, there are lots of benefits but no drawbacks to becoming a member.

Without hesitation, Aether nods as he agrees to join.

Aether: Alright then.

Lumine: Wait, are you sure about this?

Aether: Well, Katheryne just said there's no drawbacks.

Lumine: What about the requirements?

Katheryne: The guild currently accepts any kind of people from any regions, if they are willingly to join. It's all up to their capabilities whether they can take the challenge or not. And do not worry, we got all kinds of commissions sorted out in difficulty ranks, types from the range of "Doing errands around towns", "Monsters camp clearing in the wild" to "Going expedition to gather information" and "Exploring in a new land". So that way, inexperience adventurer can take on easy task with less risk and dangers while the experts handles the tough one. And also, here's the Adventure handbook.

The receptionist hands over to both of the siblings, Aether and Lumine. He examines the cover of the handbook before flipping the pages over to see the content as Katheryne explains it.

Katheryne: The rules of the guild listed at the first few pages. It has the record of available commission and rewards. And it is also proof of your membership.

Lumine: That means..

Katheryne: Correct! Without further Ado, please allow me to officially welcome you, our new avid adventurers, into the Guild!

The Outrider drops a sweat as she feels this is too sudden.

Amber: Well, that was sudden. But congrats, Aether, Lumine!

Katheryne: Both of you will start on the lowest rank in the guild as where all the starters should be. To ascend your rank, you gain recognition from the guild by completing impressive feats in all sorts of way, not just completing commissions. It can be from defeating high difficulty monsters, exploring ruins, solving ancient puzzles, etc.

Lumine: So when do we start taking commissions?

Katheryne: It'll be tomorrow or day after that. But it's better for you to come visit me to accept once you're getting used and familiarize with the city.

Amber: Come to think of it. I still haven't bring you both to an inn yet for staying.

Katheryne: Well then, that will do for today. We will have plenty of chances to meet again in the future. Ad astra abyssosque, Adventurer! With effort, you shall reach the stars and conquer the abyss!

The Travelers gladfully thank her.

Aether: Thanks, Katheryne!

Lumine: See you then.

They wave their hands at the receptionist before they leave. They walk along the main street as they continue their conversation.

Paimon: Wow.. That was really sudden. One second passed and boom, you both are officially adventurers from the Adventurers' Guild.

Lumine: Since adventurers usually head outside more oftenly as the Outrider. You think we'll be meeting each other most of the times in the wild?

Amber: I hope so! I love to see how you both grow, and I also would like to go on an adventure with you!

Aether: I guess that's a deal then.

The Outrider excited announces it.

Amber: Of course! I'm holding you with that deal when the time comes!

Bringing the "deal" as a subject, Paimon cuts in as she tries to mention it with a hint, with her mouth watering expression.

Paimon: Talk about the deal. Aren't you forgetting something else, Amber?

The Outrider notices the fairy's expression that is drooling with saliva. She immediately knows it was something about food.

Amber: Ah.. Right..! The Sticky Honey Roast!

The group could hear all of their stomach are grumbling. The Outrider feels embarrassed and blushes a bit.

Amber: Ahaha.. I guess we haven't had lunch yet. Let's go to the Good Hunter and visit Sara!

Aether: Sure!

Under the Outrider's tour guide, she leads them to the shop and also an outdoor restaurant named "Good Hunter", managed by the waitress, Sara while the chef are busy inside the kitchen. She waves at them as the group approaches.

Sara: Oh, it's Amber!

Amber: Hey, Sara! How you doing?

Sara: Thanks to the people from the Knights of Favonius and Adventurers' Guild, they managed to put a stop to the Tornadoes. The damages are actually minor.

Then, Sara notices the Travelers.

Sara: Oh! Are you the Travelers who fought against the dragon in the sky!?

The Outrider introduces them.

Amber: Oh, these are new Travelers in Mondstadt. Just got themselves registered to the Knights and also they are adventurers in the Adventurer's Guild. So they will be visiting here a lot.

Sara: Oh, is that so? Then you must try the Mondstadt's delicacy, Sticky Honey Roast! It'll be free of charge for the first time! Since you also helped out saving the city. You can order anything you want!

Paimon: Really!? This isn't a dream, right!?

Aether: Everything you saw is true..

Paimon: Then, one Sticky Honey Roast for Paimon!

After browsing on the menu hanging on top of the Good Hunter's restaurant.

Lumine: Flaming Red Bolognese, Berry & Mint Burst.

Aether: Mushroom Pizza with mushroom cream soup sounds nice.

Amber: Same as Lumine but with coffee instead!

Sara: On it!

Sara yells out for the chef to hear their order. It only took a moment for them for the food to be ready after they all found the seat. As Sara serves up a meat dish in a sweet honey sauce, also with the carrot slices on the bottom of the juicy meat. The sight of it already feel the sweetness for them, especially for Paimon.

Paimon: Wow! Paimon can't wait to dig in!

Aether: Oh Paimon..

Paimon: Ehehe.. Sorry about that!

Amber: Then you both should take a first bite before Paimon gobbles it all!

Lumine: I will try.

She forks up a slice of pork covered with sweet honey sauce along with a carrot slice. She savors it as soon as it's in her mouth. She could feel the sweetness of the sweet honey, tenderness of the pork and the crunchy feeling of the carrot slice.

Lumine: Mhm~ It's pretty sweet!

Amber: Told you! You can taste the fragrance of the pork and its warmness after being cooked thoroughly.

Aether: Really? Let me taste test this!

He forks another piece, same way as Lumine does and savor it. Paimon feels bad as the siblings are taking the lead.

Paimon: Hey! Don't take too much! Paimon won't feel full if you take too much!

Timeskip...

After the wonderful meal, Amber brings them to an Inn to stay for the day before resuming back to tour. She opens the door.

Amber: Alright, here's the room for now!

As they look into the room, it was well decorated with elegance lighting and windows. Also with two separate beds, basically fulfill the siblings' requirements. Paimon immediately dives to the bed. Making herself comfy on a soft fabric. Aether just looks around for a bit.

Paimon: Finally~! A bed! We've been camping outside for months! Paimon can get a nice sleep this way.

Aether sweatdrops apologizes to Amber.

Aether: Pardon for Paimon's reaction.

Amber: It's okay! You must've been out there for months. Judging how Paimon said it. You can take a rest for a while if you want, we still got time to do a lot of things!

Lumine: Nah, we're good!

The Outrider shows her concerns about their current stamina after going through mission.

Amber: Are you sure? Don't push yourself if you're really tired.

Lumine: It's okay, we aren't really tired. Besides, I want to glide around Mondstadt to see how the city looks from above!

Hearing Lumine's next activity. The Outrider responds with excitement.

Amber: That's what I'm planning to do next with you two! ^^ But wow.. I've never thought you had the same idea.

Lumine: Yeah.. Me too..

Aether: Uh.. Paimon's asleep already..

Lumine: What!?

The three of them notice the fairy who is already in her deep sleep on one of the bed.

Aether: Should we wake her up?

Lumine: Maybe we can leave Paimon for a while so she can have her nap. She can teleport to us anytime she wants.

Amber: Yeah.. But that sounds pretty creepy that she might suddenly just appear besides you.

Lumine: You're worried she might ruin our moment?

Amber: Probably.. But the more the merrier, right?

Lumine: Yeah.. If you sound it that way..

The girls step outside after Aether closed the door quietly, leaving the sleeping Paimon in the room.

Lumine: Finally, shall we head over to high places to glide?

Amber: Sure.. But.. There's something I almost forgot to tell you.

Aether: Which is...

Amber: In Mondstadt, you must have a gliding license in order to do that.

Lumine: I thought everyone in the city gets to glide around freely.

Amber: Well, the wind sure is the heart and soul of Mondstadt, just as I described before. But the gliding part needs practice and safety always comes first. Also, the bad guys also take the gliding as their advantage.

Aether: I see.. You got a point there.

Despite of that, the Outrider still eagerly to continue the tour with her suggestions.

Amber: But.. Let's not getting disappointed! Our tour hasn't end yet! I still can show you around until tonight! What do you think?

Aether: Sure! Let's enjoy while we can!

Amber: That's the spirit! So you still want to look around Mondstadt or head outside to watch the scenery? I have several places I want to show you, depends on your choice!

Lumine: Hm.. What do you think, Aether?

Aether: Let's go outside the town this time. We should familiarize with the land.

Lumine: Yeah, I wonder what will it be on the outside..

Amber: Alright then, now where should we go this time.. Ah! Maybe Starsnatch Cliff... Cape Oath.. Or even Windrise! Those places are the most famous one for Travelers and Adventurers in Mondstadt!

Aether: And what's your recommendation, Amber?

Amber: Well, since you want to head outside. Maybe I would recommend Starsnatch Cliff. The wind there is very breathtaking and you can basically see the city and the whole land! Hopefully, Marvin and Marla doesn't go there today..

Aether: Marvin and Marla?

The Outrider sighs a bit..

Amber: Those two lovebirds sometimes head there during day but always when it's night time.

Lumine: I see..

Amber: We should go right now! I can't wait!

The Travelers follow Amber to the Starsnatch Cliff, leaving sleeping Paimon alone in the inn.

Timeskip... Starsnatch Cliff, evening..

Cecilia flowers are blooming above and around the cliff, also gently brushed by the wind. The group arrived at the top edge of cliff, all of them can feel the wind breezes through them. The Outrider enjoys the view while they're at the cliff.

Aether: Wow.. You can view the whole land from here!

Lumine points to a mountain that is entirely visible for them at the cliff.

Lumine: And there's Snowy mountain over there!

Amber: Oh! That's Dragonspine. A mountain full of wonders and mysteries. The other side of the mountain is the land of another region called Liyue, it's also the land where the Geo Archon is.

Lumine: Liyue.. What's it over there?

Amber: Well.. I can't remember the last time I've been in Liyue. I did some escort mission and protecting the trading Merchants between Mondstadt and Liyue personally with some other Knights of Favonius, and also with Kaeya sometimes before. But the land over Dragonspine is pretty much bigger than Mondstadt. I'm sure you will a lot of fun over there.

Aether: Will you be going over there with us one day?

Hearing someone wants to invite her for the first time. The Outrider shocked by Aether's idea.

Amber: Huh!?

She gasps a bit with her hands covered her mouth. Aether immediately retracts the idea as he just remembered she's an Outrider of the Knights of Favonius.

Aether: I mean.. When you're on your vacation days.

Amber: Ah..! Yeah! Of course I will! I want to travel to other lands beyond Mondstadt when that time comes!

Lumine: And when that time comes, will you join with us?

Amber: Of course! The more the merrier! I would be happier if more people join in!

Aether: It's a deal then!

Amber: Yeah!

They all having fun in their conversation thanks to Amber's bubbly personality, who shares a lot about Mondstadt, Knights of Favonius and her experience as an Outrider. They enjoy the scenery as much as they can before the lovebirds that Amber mentioned about arrives. After a while, the siblings sit on the grass, enjoying the cool wind breeze while the Outrider stares at the sky as she remembers someone else from a year ago.. She sighs out in gloom.

Amber: *sigh*

Lumine: Is something wrong?

The Outrider shakes her head. Telling her she's okay.

Amber: Nothing.. It's just this place reminds me of someone else.

Aether: Who?

Amber: A friend of mine that I met from a year ago.. Her name's Collei. I still remember that time when we had fun during Ludi Harpastum festival.

Aether: And where is she now?

Amber: She's in Sumeru region. I wonder how she's doing right now.

Lumine: Is this why this is your recommendation?

Amber: Well, this is the highest point of Mondstadt beside the Cathedral. That means this is the best start for gliding and also a great view to look at! ^^

Aether chuckles as he gets the reason from Amber.

Aether: I see the reasons now.

Amber's tone suddenly quiet down a bit..

Amber: I know this may sounds silly, I want to say thanks for your company, even though it was me who brought you two here..

Lumine: It's okay.. You and your friend are not alone now.

The Outrider motivates herself.

Amber: Yeah.. I know that.. But one day, I'll travel to Sumeru and see how's she doing! I bet she will be shocked by my presence alone!

Aether: I hope so..

The Outrider grabs both of the siblings' hand. Dragging them to the edge of the cliff with her Wind Glider spread out.

Amber: Come on! Let's glide back to Mondstadt!

Lumine: Wait! Didn't you say-!

Amber: It's alright! I suddenly feel like gliding today! Let's not think about anything that weighs us down!

Without thinking anything, the siblings follow the Outrider and they all hop up from the cliff. Spreading their Wind Glider, riding along with the wind once again as the Outrider's smile through the sky.

Ending 1: A friend..




"One day, I'll visit you again, Collei."




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(Author's Note: Should I end with just one ending or should I make more?)

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