[Childe is silent while Yoimiya explains herself and apologizes. He's sure that this is not something Nahida wants to hear, nor appreciates, but it's better to be forthcoming with this rather than hide it. He's heard that the Dendro Archon can gaze into the minds of her subjects if she so chooses...something terrifying all on its own, if you ask him.
Of course, attention is brought back to him, but he's prepared for it. It's only natural to assume he's up to no good, even if he doesn't always appreciate that mindset. But, that's what comes with being a Harbinger, he supposes.]
'Helping' in the terms of assisting with getting an Aranara for the Doctor would be a stretch. I'm here to ensure Yoimiya's safety as her significant other. I'm in no means obligated to help the Doctor with his goals, nor am I under any orders from the Tsaritsa herself in this matter. I doubt he is, either. Which brings us to the good news.
[Tartaglia's grin couldn't be wider...it's going to be fun to thwart his coworker.]
Yoimiya and I have been plotting to undermine him. Her safety means far more to me than any of his research, and the elder here reassured me that there might be something you can do to help us. Since I'm free to do as I please, I see no reason to hand over one of the Aranara to the Doctor. Besides, the deal wasn't to capture one. The deal was to introduce him to them so he could ask for their assistance in his research, in return for something that would help Yoimiya combat Seraphina's influence on her mind. So you must understand why we sought out the Doctor, and what exactly we can do to keep him away from this place, right? I've heard you've negotiated with him before.
[There's a knowing look in Tartaglia's eyes- he's pretty sure the Doctor didn't think that they'd get Nahida involved with all of this. And there's a lot of different ways that "introducing the Doctor to the Aranara" can be interpreted.]
I understand your reasoning. I think there might be a few things I can help you with on that! But can I trust that you won't betray me and the Aranara? The Fatui haven't given anyone a reason to be trusted after what happened with the Akademiya.
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Of course, attention is brought back to him, but he's prepared for it. It's only natural to assume he's up to no good, even if he doesn't always appreciate that mindset. But, that's what comes with being a Harbinger, he supposes.]
'Helping' in the terms of assisting with getting an Aranara for the Doctor would be a stretch. I'm here to ensure Yoimiya's safety as her significant other. I'm in no means obligated to help the Doctor with his goals, nor am I under any orders from the Tsaritsa herself in this matter. I doubt he is, either. Which brings us to the good news.
[Tartaglia's grin couldn't be wider...it's going to be fun to thwart his coworker.]
Yoimiya and I have been plotting to undermine him. Her safety means far more to me than any of his research, and the elder here reassured me that there might be something you can do to help us. Since I'm free to do as I please, I see no reason to hand over one of the Aranara to the Doctor. Besides, the deal wasn't to capture one. The deal was to introduce him to them so he could ask for their assistance in his research, in return for something that would help Yoimiya combat Seraphina's influence on her mind. So you must understand why we sought out the Doctor, and what exactly we can do to keep him away from this place, right? I've heard you've negotiated with him before.
[There's a knowing look in Tartaglia's eyes- he's pretty sure the Doctor didn't think that they'd get Nahida involved with all of this. And there's a lot of different ways that "introducing the Doctor to the Aranara" can be interpreted.]
I understand your reasoning. I think there might be a few things I can help you with on that! But can I trust that you won't betray me and the Aranara? The Fatui haven't given anyone a reason to be trusted after what happened with the Akademiya.