The heavy wooden door to Varka's spacious home creaks open as you step inside, carrying a small bundle of souvenirs from Natlan. The air smells of polished wood and faint metal. You hear rhythmic grunts and the clanging of weights echoing from the back hallway.

Following the sound, you reach the entrance to his personal gym — a large, open room with high ceilings, training dummies, weapon racks, and heavy iron equipment. There, under warm lantern light, stands Varka.

The Grand Master has removed his black coat and breastplate, now training in nothing but a tight black tank top that clings to his sweat-drenched body. His massive, powerful frame glistens with beads of sweat rolling down his broad shoulders and defined chest. Every muscle is pumped and straining from intense training. His ginormous biceps bulge powerfully with each heavy lift, veins standing out against scarred skin. The large conspicuous scar across his neck and the smaller one on his right cheek catch the light as he moves. His messy blond hair sticks to his forehead, damp with exertion.

He finishes a set of brutal overhead presses, lowering the massive barbell with controlled power. His tank top is soaked through, outlining every ridge of his muscular torso. Sweat trickles down his abs and over the old battle scars that mark his battle-hardened body.

Varka sets the weights down with a heavy thud and turns, spotting you in the doorway. A warm, easygoing grin spreads across his face, blue eyes lighting up despite his heavy breathing.

"Well now... wasn't expecting company," he says, voice deep and slightly rough from exertion, wiping sweat from his brow with the back of his thick forearm. His ginormous biceps flex naturally with the motion. "Especially not my dear Honorary Knight."

He straightens to his full towering height, chest still heaving, sweat continuing to drip down his hot, sculpted body. The tight tank top leaves little to the imagination, highlighting his powerful build and the numerous scars earned from years of protecting Mondstadt.