Inazuma.

Aether!! Are you ready?!" Paimon giggled excitedly.

Today was the day Aether, Paimon and Xiao planned to take a trip to Inazuma. Paimon had insisted on making it a vacation which Xiao was reluctant on that idea while Aether was happy too.

"Yes! Calm down Paimon." Aether chuckled.

"Oooo! I'm so excited~!" Paimon said in a sing song voice.

"VACATION TIMEEEE!!" Paimon yelled.

At the exact moment she yelled a black and teal colour smoke appeared and then Xiao appeared.

"God Paimon!" He huffed.

"Ehe- sorryyy~"

"Don't you think it's a little too early?" Xiao questioned as the sun had just slowly started to rise.

"Aw is the all mighty adeptus tired?" Aether teased.

"You know adepti have no need to rest." Xiao growled.

"Whatever you say, Adeptus Xiao." He giggled.

"But yes, it is quite early." Aether started as he gave a quick glance at Paimon.

"But someone was too excited." He continued.

"Heyy! Don't put all the blame on me!!" Paimon huffed.

Aether grabbed his and paimons bag that were placed on the floor before heading towards the door.

"Come on, we don't wanna be late for Beidou."

~~~~Time skip~~~~

The three have finally made it to Inazuma after a very long journey and met up with Thoma.

"Traveler and Paimon! And the traveler's friend. How have you been?" Thoma smiled warmly as the three walked towards him.

"Hello, Thoma! I've been good!" Aether replied happily.

"Yeahhh! He totally didn't almost die but yeah we've been good!" Paimon exclaimed giggling.

Paimon's comment made Thoma shocked and confused but before he could ask about it, Aether interrupted so he decided to ignore it hoping it was just a joke.

"Ahem- anyway. I'm so happy to be back!" Aether said nervously.

"Of course! We have missed you, Traveler. If I may ask, who's your friend you have brought along?"

Xiao stood slightly behind Aether the entire interaction hoping to not be noticed but failed. He hesitantly came from behind and introduced himself.

"Adeptus Xiao." Xiao spoke coldly.

"Welcome to Inazuma, Adeptus Xiao. It's a honor to have you in our nation." Thoma bowed as he spoke.

"I have a Inn for you ready in the City. I wish I could accompany you but I have to return to the Lord and Lady. See you around, Traveler." Thoma bid farewell and then walked away.

"Shall we go to the Inn, or would you like to look around?" Aether asked turning around to Xiao.

"To the Inn. We have plenty of time for sightseeing." Xiao responded.

"Okay! To the Inn!" Aether beamed.

Aether turned back around for begin walking go the Inn. Behind him Xiao and Paimon slowly followed. Paimon stayed close to Xiao instead of Aether during the walk.

She suddenly turned to Xiao, startling him slightly as he was too distracted by Aether.

"You know, Xiao, I'm suprised you actually came!" Paimon exclaimed happily.

"Hehe! Paimon told you, you couldn't stay away!" She giggled.

"Why wouldn't I?" Xiao asked confused at how the pixie was acting.

"Because you love him too much." She whispered with a grin.

Paimon then floated ahead of Xiao to be alongside Aether while still giggling at Xiao's reaction.