"She, she just carried me while flying… Wh-what's wrong?" Ann asked somewhat guiltily.
"Nothing, I just didn't expect someone like Acting Grand Master Jean to carry people with a Wind Glider." Amber smiled happily, as if she had discovered some incredible secret.
"Eh? Why do you say that…?" Ann asked in surprise. Seeing Amber's reaction, she probably hadn't linked it to anything bad, which also made Ann relieved.
"Because, theoretically, two people cannot share one Wind Glider. If those stricter Knights see it, they might even revoke your Wind Glider license."
That's why Amber was so surprised that someone like Acting Grand Master Jean would fly with Ann.
Although that was only a theoretical rule, in reality, depending on the user's skill level and height and weight, two people sharing one Wind Glider was not a big problem.
But a rule is a rule, and Jean should rarely do things that clearly violate regulations.
"I see… But it wasn't in the city, so no one should care." Ann rubbed her head, saying with a smile.
"When was this?"
"Not long ago, when we went to resolve the Dragon Disaster."
"Oh~ That's nice, I'm so envious. I haven't even flown with Ann yet." Amber propped her head, pouting as she spoke.
"I think it's better to do fewer things that violate rules…" Ann looked at Amber, imagining for a moment what it would be like for Amber to carry her while flying.
It felt strange no matter how she thought about it, since Amber's build was quite different from hers.
Unlike Acting Grand Master Jean, if she were carried by Amber, it would feel truly odd.
"Once I've mastered the Wind Glider, I'll be the one to carry Amber."
"Eh?! Really?!" Amber immediately became excited, "Then I must teach you well. I'm really looking forward to that day."
"Just go easy on me during the assessment later…"
The two chatted, and Amber quickly finished her breakfast.
However, she wasn't in a hurry to change clothes, still wearing her pajamas, seemingly not in a rush to go out.
"Ann, you don't seem to have rested much. The Wind Glider license assessment isn't urgent. Do you want to sleep a little longer?" Amber saw Ann looking listless and couldn't help but say to her.
"You're right, it's still quite early…" Ann looked up at the clock on the wall, "Hmm, I'll rest for a bit."
Ann didn't intend to make herself uncomfortable. Since time was ample, it wouldn't matter if she slept for a few more hours.
Actually, for her, not sleeping for a night was nothing; her body wouldn't be harmed, only her mind would feel a bit tired.
Since there was nothing important to do, and she still had to take some Wind Glider license test, she might as well sleep a little more.
"Mm-hmm, then we'll go sleep a little more." Amber also nodded contentedly.
"We?" Ann looked at Amber in confusion, "Amber, didn't you sleep well either?"
"I slept pretty well, but since Ann is going to sleep, of course I have to accompany her." Amber said, as if it were the most natural thing.
"I have a strange feeling that I might not be able to sleep at all this way." Ann had a vague premonition.
"No, you won't! Ann, just sleep peacefully, I won't cause any trouble." Amber was actually in her sage mode, so she didn't have that thought.
"Well, alright then…"
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Angel's Share.
"Yo, isn't that Rosaria? You're here for a drink too." Not just Amber, Kaeya was also on vacation.
Although her duties as Cavalry Captain were heavier, and she occasionally had to help the Acting Grand Master with her worries, she still had two or three days off a month.
"Mm." Rosaria glanced at him, nodded, then looked at the bartender, "A glass of Dandelion Wine."
She and Kaeya had no work-related interactions; they were purely drinking buddies.
"What's wrong? You seem to be in a bad mood." Kaeya watched Rosaria beside him with interest.
Rosaria rarely showed such an expression, although to those unfamiliar with her, no changes would be noticeable.
"Nothing, just that the kitten I had my eye on was taken by someone else beforehand, feeling a bit annoyed." Rosaria said lightly.
However, that was indeed how she felt at the moment.
After returning last night, she thought for a long time and gradually recognized her thoughts at the time.
Unhappy is unhappy, no need to find reasons to hide it.
She didn't want to see Ann snatched away by others, even if Ann didn't belong to her in the first place.
"Kitten?" Kaeya's eyes darted around. He knew Rosaria was hinting at something else, but he couldn't guess the truth for a moment.
There was nothing he could do; he had been busy with work recently and rarely came to drink, until the Dragon Disaster was resolved by Acting Grand Master Jean and Diluc with two foreigners, only then did he have some free time.
He naturally wasn't very clear about his drinking buddy's recent situation.
"Kaeya, if it were you, what would you do?" Rosaria glanced at Kaeya, her gaze unclear whether she was asking for an opinion or simply hoping to hear the answer she desired from Kaeya's mouth.
"As for the kitten, I think it depends on how much you like it." Kaeya was still pondering what Rosaria's so-called kitten was referring to, answering somewhat perfunctorily.
"I already said, it's a kitten I had my eye on, the kind I don't want to let go of."
"Can't you get it back?"
"Hard to say…"
"I see, I think I understand." Kaeya nodded.
He thought perhaps something unexpected had happened to the target Rosaria wanted to investigate.
This had happened before, especially with Albedo; Rosaria would always be frustrated for various reasons, and no investigation ever went as she wished.
At that time, her mood was just like it was now.
"I think, if it were me, I would try my best in all aspects, even if it meant using some despicable means." Kaeya thought for a moment and gave a relatively neutral answer.
"What if you can't get it…"
"Then either give up, or get another kitten. Anyway, there are plenty of cats in Mondstadt City." Kaeya was also reminding Rosaria that the Dragon Disaster was over, and the number of people coming to Mondstadt who were worth being vigilant about would increase.
She would be busy then, no need to dwell on this moment.
"…" Rosaria said nothing more. The bartender just happened to push the Dandelion Wine she ordered in front of her.
She knew she couldn't replace it; there was only one such kitten.
As for giving up, she was unwilling.
"You're right, I'll try a bit harder, even if it means using some despicable means." Rosaria picked up the wine glass and took a sip of the wine.
Acting Grand Master Jean was a respectable woman, but in this matter concerning Ann, what she did wasn't exactly honorable.
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