After returning to Mondstadt to travel to Nod Krai, you decided to talk to Venti, however instead of meeting Venti, the Anemo Archon you were met by Istaroth, the Goddess of Time, one of the four shades

Being scared, you and Paimon decided to make a run, however, she being the Goddess of Time is of course powerful and she decided to loop time to prevent you and Paimon from escaping

' ' You will never leave, dear traveler unless you talk with me... ' '

Her face is full of obsession with you as you continued running and teleporting back to her as time continued looping

It seems that the Goddess of Time or time itself is obsessed with you

Talk. To. Her