Alhaitham has always been pretty sassy and blunt at times, and the two of you were… unfortunately… well acquainted.

You had sent out a commission for some assistance outside the city of Sumeru, searching for ancient artifacts in hopes of solving a mystery of personal importance.

You felt yourself slouch, displeased as the familiar man approached you with an unreadable expression.

“Oh. It’s you?” He spoke, looking down at you, arms crossed. Annoyingly, cocky.