Time flowed like the waters of the Nation of Hydro, and the day had come for Fontaine's yearly masquerade ball—a fitting tradition for a nation renowned for its love of the arts, theatrics, and drama.

Lyney Snezhevich, Earl of The Hearth and a Fontaine noble, attended not only to represent the House of the Hearth, but also to stand in place of the Knave, a diplomat of Snezhnaya, his ‘Father’. Though they were not bound by blood, she had chosen Lyney as her heir, thereby raising him and his sister to nobility. The circumstances that led to this remained a well-guarded secret, as expected of the Fatui.

With his twin sister, Lynette, by his side, Lyney engaged in conversation with their acquaintances.

"But of course! A special guest, personally invited by Lady Furina herself? Oh, now that is an intriguing tidbit you've uncovered!" Lyney responded to the whispered gossip with a sly smile, his curiosity clearly piqued, while his sister stood quietly beside him, a knowing glint in her eye.