WHILE THE RECEPTION was going on, everyone, including the security force, had started to enjoy themselves. Sayu… she had somehow fallen asleep under the table, while Xinqiou and Chongyun started to gossip about everyone else.

“Isn't that the Shogun, and the Head Shrine Maiden? They sure look… too close for comfort. " remarked the former.

“Don't let them hear that. Oh look, the General Mahamatra and the forest watcher from Sumeru are up to something." added Xinqiou,

True enough, these Electro users (one archon included) and a Dendro fox had started to sneak away from the crowd, earning the pair a rather uncomfortable glance from Lesser Lord Kusanali.

They better not embarrass themselves, especially the two from my nation. I've known them for quite a while, and Collei shouldn't hear… whatever music they're playing.

“Tighnari, Cyno, wait up! " she called out.

“Lesser Lord Kusanali, what's the matter?" asked the renowned botanist.

“The program isn't exactly over yet. I still want to know why catching the bride's flower bouquet is so important. "

In a flash, the two Sumerians were back in their seats, surprising Kokomi, who had been talking to Gorou about something.

The little archon turned around, only to find the children being entertained by the famous Naganohara Yoimiya, and… Childe!? Now that's a surprise.

Yaoyao, Klee, Diona and a finally woken Sayu had decided to step out of the reception area to play, only to be stopped by Shinobu.

“Wait a moment, the most exciting part is about to happen. " she said.

“All right everyone, for the most exciting part of the program… catching the flower bouquet!" announced Beidou.

Somehow, the Eremites managed to push Setaria into the crowd of women, making innocent Klee giggle. While there were indeed weddings in Sumeru, none of them featured throwing boquets into the air.

Xiao got the camera ready, as the congregation counted down from ten to zero, and that's when the bouquet was tossed into the air...

The ladies looked up, wondering where the flowers could land. Ningguang had given it a rather harsh throw, so there was no telling whether or not any of then could catch it.

Well, guess someone saved ut from an unceremonious fall then.

Jean took her time admiring the flowers, taking in the scent of glace lilies, Sumeru Roses, sakuras and cecilias.  Kaeya had never seen that side of her before, and he knew who deserved those flowers.

Almost all of Mondstadtters were staring at an oblivious Lisa, who seemed to be busy talking to her Spantamad junior, Cyno. Both Electro users excused themselves upon noticing the stares, the latter bumping into Razor and noting how much they resembled each other.

Speaking of Electro users, Ei and Yae had snuck into a closet to “bond with each other", not knowing that there was a presence inside that room. Thanks to the array of coats hanging on clothesline, the duo stil had a semblance of privacy.

If only they paid more attention to their surroundings.

Fujin was so shocked to see his 'mother' behave so… unladylike, and it was refreshing! Taking out his own camera, he gathered the evidence of the Shogun not acting as she should.

I should tell the other archons if I have time—

“What are you doing here? " whispered a raspy voice.

“Shhh, you don't want to interrupt the music in here."

Xiao looked to where the former Fatui harbinger was pointing at, and his immediately dimmed. He had seen such things before, at Wangxian Funeral Parlor's hidden rooms.

“Oh dear, help us."

The Adeptus and the failed god decided to buy their time, gathering 'blackmail material' for the two Inazumans.  The closet was dark, and it was getting too warm for it to be comfortable.

The door opened, revealing a  blank-faced Cyno, with Tighnari just behind him. Xiao moved a little, to let Fujun make a sign for the two.

“There's another one, at the second floor. "