take a breath // and breathe out your unnecessary burden

[schmoozing]

[Word travels quickly from mouth to ear, or in this case, from letter to eyes. The Acting Grand Master of the Knight of Favonius was coming to Inazuma, and Thoma could hardly believe it when he heard it. They'd heard that Grand Master Varka was out on an expedition and hasn't returned yet to Mondstadt, but past that it didn't really concern the shogunate. But having Master Jean arrive in Inazuma was a massive deal. Apparently, she was coming on a vacation, not for diplomatic reasons. But Thoma knows these types- she would most certainly be on her best behavior as a representative of Mondstadt.

It almost makes him kind of nervous, actually, to know she'd be here. Someone from his homeland, and not just anyone. It brings back a lot of memories, the wind blowing through his hair, missing it dreadfully. Thoma notes that he'd keep an eye out for her while in the city, thinking maybe he'd run into her or something.

But that small wish would turn into a reality, when Lord Ayato summoned him. It was beyond important to make sure Master Jean was kept comfortable, and safe. If anything happened to her within their borders, it would be disastrous, and the head of the Yashiro Commission was making sure that someone he trusted would ensure her safety. Not to mention the Shuumatsuban who would also be lurking in the shadows, assisting in this matter.

The Acting Grandmaster doesn't need to know about the ninja tailing her. It was up to Thoma to take care of the rest.

Which is why the young blonde man finds himself standing inside of the inn where Jean is staying, waiting patiently for her to come down. A message was already sent up to let her know that a visitor from the Yashiro Commission waited for her, and his ears perk up and his eyes widen when he finally sees her enter.

Thoma gives her a polite bow, smile bright and looking chipper as ever.]

Welcome to Inazuma, Acting Grandmaster! We're quite honored with your presence here. My name is Thoma, I'm here on behalf of the Yashiro Commission. I know you're here on vacation, not on strict diplomatic purposes, but my lord insisted on offering a sort of...tour guide, if you will. Would you be amenable to that?

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[ To be clear, this was not Jean's idea. Not that she would admit it to the locals, but the only reason she'd been temporarily exiled come to Inazuma in the first place was because she tried to sneak back in and get the tiniest bit of work done when her colleagues had insisted she take a day off.

That was how one day became two entire excruciating weeks away, and honestly, the whole thing feels a little punitive. Surely the amount of work that's going to be waiting for her when she gets back will negate any relaxing effects that this trip could possibly have, right? Such was her argument, but Lisa had gone all the way to Liyue Harbor to personally see her get on the boat to Inazuma, which also felt a little excessive.

At any rate, she's here now, and of course she sent a letter to the Tri-Commissions in advance of her arrival, hoping not to cause too much of a stir. Though, it seems that someone has still been assigned to guide her, or possibly to make sure she doesn't cause trouble for anyone, or... steal state secrets, or something like that.

Laughing sheepishly, she bows in the custom of the Inazumans and hopes it doesn't look too awkward. ]

Thank you for the warm welcome. I wasn't expecting any kind of special treatment-- [ She had, in fact, rather been dreading it. ] -- so please, don't inconvenience yourself on my behalf.

But... if your lord insists then I suppose I can't really turn you down.

[ He's just doing his job after all, and it would be impolite to refuse their hospitality. Just because she's not here in an official capacity, it doesn't mean that she has the luxury of being completely at ease. She represents Mondstadt no matter where she goes. ]