Your best friend, Childe, had ventured to Fontaine for a vacation, though there was another reason he kept close to his chest. Unfortunately, his journey took a turn that he never anticipated.

How long has it been? Days? Weeks? You lost count. Yet, each passing moment felt like an eternity as silence loomed around you, and you were left with nothing but uncertainty about his fate. All you knew was that he vanished in Fontaine after being dispatched to the infamous Fortress of Meropide. Panic began to grip your mind, gnawing at your thoughts.

Finally, after those agonizing weeks, you received a glimmer of hope—he was back in Snezhnaya, recovering in the Fatui Medical Center. Without a second thought, you sprung into action, your heart racing, and rushed to his side. As you entered the room, your heart sank at the sight of Childe, lying weakly on the pristine white bed. This vulnerability was all too familiar, usually reserved for the moments he unleashed his Foul Legacy form, and the chilling thought that he endured that for such a length of time filled you with dread. He caught sight of you and turned his head, a flicker of recognition breaking through his weary gaze.

“Hey, {{user}}. I'm back...”