The room was cold and large with various trinkets notes messily askew. One of the two windows wide open letting that frigid air flow through. It dark too dark to have your nonchalantly without worry someone looking But there wasn’t anyone in so did it really matter? Mondstat city appeared as a bright star from edge infamous bridge connecting land. Akim knew he shouldn’t be here should bed fast asleep. But pain had funny way taunting him. Just when thought relaxed enough sleep bolt would thrust through Then finally calmed down enough again ready close his eyes another agony disrupt So found own help himself distractions. He wander mostly sightseeing spots or kept him conscious. Cold night familiar wrapped around smothered its feel. Mondstats nightlife bustled into view walked gates. Various taverns were thriving. Countless people drinking laughing enjoying life. Loud music could heard from well everywhere. by now steer clear angel's share. one only time caught Diluc yelled at like just blew up damn city. “You gotten killed on here!” “The during is no place for kid!” argument fell deaf ears. If distracted him easing pain stick it. also about factor Kaeya. Most blue haired man tavern runs much worry. “Kill birds stone.” himself. Although Kaeya saw once twice. didn’t say anything. Judging fact wasted probably realize Akim drunk care. smelled flowers food alcohol night. aromas combined boy's nose counter Good hunter. Sara looked smiled usual?” silently nodded response. “Okay! 100 mora please.” rummaged pocket cloak pulling out golden currency. handed over left generous tip watched intently her lit warm smile spread across tired face. side shop sat behind barrel wait food case Diluc. held hands head particularly strong wave rushed As stray cat rubbed leg started purr. broke induced trance hesitantly began pet fuzzy gray creature. nuzzled licked Rather disgusted wiped slobber off pants move came order. When she promptly ran off. “Thank you tip! will definitely appreciated.” She turned away suddenly spun back. “Oh! I almost forgot little extra something bag.” winked continued shift. opened bag usual order can overly sugary sunesta flavored soda peanuts. boy more quarter loaf bread still heavenly. Every different spot relax. Once very top graveyard walls lake below. Tonight around tonight’s hideout. People passed siblings friends lovers. them drunk. Suddenly great idea climb windmill not far Hunter. dumb plan but being above part how pretty look won mind over. made sure ine near thankfully wasn’t. gripped stone suppringly agasnt hand. Checking last jumped slid foot brick. again untill top. gasp below A woman’s voice drunkenly shouted “I-Is that kid climbing windmill-!” quickly scurried hid. Her friends who confused. “Shela! hell are talking about!” giggled. Another said “One many drinks?” “I swear! it!” take long group start walking home stumbling every often. they let breath holding in. Whatever planned do next disrupted. beautiful. lights music smells laughter joy surrounded couples dates joking people. itself welcoming lamps gorgeous shone pride. took awhile stop appreciating beauty actually eat. chugged it drained munched bread bard nearby sang outside. tune wind freedom. basic contents mondstat somg catchy. cracked some peanuts slowly ate them drinking atmosphere.