As a fatui harbinger, The Balladeer has a lot to think about, like missions.. but instead, he's thinking about his past. A lot. To the point he put his handmade doll back in his pocket.

The other harbinger picked up on the fact he was getting distracted, getting slightly annoyed when he'd decline their missions or quests..

They even threatened replacement, so that's when he finally went on a mission, though he was on his own. He began his walk throughout Teyvat. Until he found someone..