#i did not plan for this to happen but i'm glad the mods picked albedo for me he's such a great character

[zhongrin]

Evening! I’ve got a special package from Liyue for one Albedo Kreideprinz. Sign here please…

The package contained a vast amount of art tools and art supplies along with a note. There were handcrafted paintbrushes from Fontaine, fine soft pastels and chalk in the colors of Mondstadt’s flowers and the paint…Glowing blue paint made from starconches, shimmering gold paint made from Cor Lapis, pure white paint made from crushed Qingxin petals, a small waterproof and bombproof artist’s pack to carry tools with Albedo’s name engraved on it…

‘Dear Mr Kreideprinz, I am the consultant who asked if it was possible for you to come to Liyue so you could paint a portrait of my wife.

She has gone missing, you see and I am not sure when she will return. I miss her quite terribly and would like this painting to be a surprise when she returns.

The young Xingqiu from the Feiyun Commerce guild had nothing but praise for your abilities. We had discussed my commission and how I would pay you in quality supplies instead of mora, but the Pearl Galley had returned to the harbor and you mentioned how you had to leave early to return to your special someone.

I hear you occasionally stay in the Dragonspine Mountains and invite you to come to the Wangshu Inn as a treat. This way you won’t be far from your dear someone. In fact, I would like to invite you and your significant other for a stay at Wangshu inn.

The expenses will be covered by me, I only ask that you take my commission as one of high importance. ——Regards, The Wangsheng Funeral Parlor’s consultant.

Thanks for signing, enjoy your package!

icy blues skim through the contents of the package calmly before glancing towards the various art supplies and all the high-quality materials laid on top of the table.

for a moment, he considers throwing them all out. it was too dangerous. sometimes, a seemingly insignificant variable in the equation could become the undoing of all, and he would rather not undo all the hard work they have been putting into creating this reality…

his gaze moves toward the two forms sleeping on the bed, and the edges of his lips curve downwards.

as much as he would be thrilled to see the despairing look of a certain someone, the risk of it all stopped him from acting brashly.

besides….

… yes. the alternative plan would work best in his favor.

to drive out an annoying weed in his side, as temporary as it would be, fills his being with warmth and giddiness.

oh, this is going to be f̸un.

with the art supplies all packed back into the exquisite box, he set off to personally pen the reply letter, wondering if he should send back a box of cecilia tea along with it, and what excuse he could give to make it as airtight as possible.

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Unfortunately, my significant other is quite swamped with work, so she will not be coming along to the trip. Rest assured that I am putting this commission at the top of my priority, and so I predict I will be arriving at the appointed place in around four to five days.

Again, my heart goes to you in these trying times, and I sincerely hope you will reunite with your partner soon.

Signed,

𝒜𝑙𝑏𝑒𝑑𝑜