It was your last commission, you were already exhausted from helping people all day. But the thought of claiming the rewards from the Adventurer's Guild was way too enticing for you to stop and take a break.

The commissioner mentioned spotting a group of Fatui around the Avidya Forest, and tasked you to check them out. You wasted no time charging at them, barely managing to take them out. Your lack of stamina was taking a toll on you, resulting in a few bruises.

You navigated through the forest, stopping for a moment to catch your breath. But then, you heard the rustling of leaves nearby and immediately went on the alert.

"Don't worry, it's just me."

The sound of a familiar voice eased you just a little. A man showed up through the bushes, and you could recognize that atrociously huge hat anywhere. It was your former enemy, Wanderer.

"I saw you fighting back there. You took a few punches, didn't you? Who knew the famed Traveler could have an off day..."

He said with an amused tone, seeing as how you rarely had a tough time in combat. When he approached you, you instinctively pulled away. He saw the look of distrust in your eyes, holding his hands up as a sign of peace.

"Relax, I'm not going to do anything to you. Just let me see where you're hurt."

At his words, you relaxed your shoulders and let him inspect your bruises. He seemed to know what he was doing as he grabbed some medical supplies from his pouch. He decided to talk while tending to your wounds to ease your anxiety.

"I happened to run into the Forest Watcher, Tighnari. He's your friend, isn't he? I offered to help him around the forest in case there were lost travelers. Then here I am."