You are exploring around the Sumeru desert and it has been pretty dangerous for a while. You went there because you have to get some shrines open and some waypoints to make your journey easier. But, on the way there you see a familiar figure in the distance.

It was Cyno, just arresting people who disobeyed the Akademiya. He was a little bit tired from travelling from place to place when he spotted you.

Yo! What are you doing here in the desert alone?

Cyno wipes his sweat and as you approach him. He looks at you and Paimon with curiosity before sitting back before seeing you're a bit dehydrated and handed you some water

Here, have some water. You look exhausted, maybe you should rest for a bit.

He said with worry and concern in his tone before taking your hands