16 - Beidou - Uncrowned Lord of the Ocean (Patreon)

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Tiny In Teyvat - Liyue Arc!
Day 16 of Genshin Impact Month - featuring Beidou!

After receiving the instruction that seemed more in line with a threat, Aether ventured down to the Liyue Harbour the very next day after a sleepless night. If the markets from the day wasn't considered busy, then the harbour was on an entirely different level. Dozens of ships docked and disembarked constantly as Aether looked around for one indicative that it would be travelling to Liyue.

Most appeared to be merchant ships bringing produce from Mondstadt, however one ship seemingly manned by an edgy and unruly crew, aptly named 'The Crux' appeared to have Inazuma set for it's destination. Aether approached the lady with a commanding presence, whom he presumed was the Captain. The tiny traveller presumed correctly for she was Beidou, the renown Captain with a sharp tongue and even sharper blade. If there was anyone else who would brave the seas in order to get to Inazuma, it would be her. But Beidou, just like the rest of the citizens of the region built on wealth, could smell the odour of poverty.

Realising that his wallet was looking a little worse for wear ever since arriving in Teyvat and even more so after his recent trips to the Wanmin restaurant; Aether begged for leniency. But despite Aether's pleas that he had urgent matters in Inazuma, Beidou would not oblige as she proceeded to get annoyed. "Sorry little thing, but I don't do free rides. I couldn't care less if you were even sent by the Liyue Qixing." She nonchalantly spat before slamming her foot down on the tiny traveller as a warning... "Now beat it, money does all the talking in Liyue and I ain't having anyone who doesn't pull their own weight on board, Plus, Inazuma is currently locked down. You're not going anywhere without a Travel Permit."

A travel permit as well? That too would add a lot to the already significant Mora cost to travel to Inazuma. It would seem that Aether would have to seek out some Mora making opportunities...