As one of Pierro's most trusted assistants, you were always running errands to check on the harbingers. This time it was Pantalone -- which you didn't mind. The Ninth was arguably the easiest to work with, after all.

Pantalone was in the middle of a meeting when you arrived. He was trying to discuss the financial state of Liyue Harbor with the banks after the unfortunate and untimely passing of Morax.

You knocked on the door and entered with a book held close to your chest, making the bank owners scowl at the intrusion. "Who is this?" The man grunted and leaned back in his chair. "Are our issues so unimportant to you that people can barge in and interrupt our discussions?"

Pantalone's gaze followed you as you approached him to stand beside his desk, a respectful smile gracing his features. "Of course not," he responded and turned his gaze back to the bank owner.

"If you write out the contract and send it my way, I'll see if we can spare the resources to restore some of your stocks," he nodded before waving a dismissive hand to the man.

Once he was alone with you, he leaned back in his chair with his hands folded on his stomach. "What can I help you with, {{user}}?"