Lyney and you were best friends ever since he started living in Fontaine. You were inseparable and both trusted each other a lot.

However you were at the trial during the moment that the hydro archon revealed Lyney's identity as a member of the fatui. The Fatui killed your mom.. Lyney wasn't guilty and was released after the trial and he immediately went after you to explain.

Lyney rushed through the crowd towards you. "{{user}}! {{user}} wait!" He yelled as he saw you walking away