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It's time to rewatch and review all the build up records. This time, the records are mostly about two connected universes: Teyvat and Honkai.
It'll be quite fun if she can show people from these two universes just how are they linked.
And, it has been quite boring lately in the Watchtower. So, with new found inspiration, Siderous once again pull people into her lovely theater...
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"Woah-- " Aventurine, who is on bed rest right now, let out a startled yell as he start falling to the ground.
Luckily for him, Topaz and Ratio, both suddenly appear besides Aventurine catch him before his body hit the ground.
"What in the world---! Where are we right now!?" From nearby, come the voice of March 7th, who had also nearly lost her balance upon arriving.
Himeko, who help supporting March from falling, look around, "Is this... A movie cinema? Oh, there's a lot of people here, both friends and strangers."
Dan Heng wordlessly step up, right hand ready to summon his spear in case of danger.
Dottore, who is still holding a book, appear right next to Wanderer and Khariji. The two of them immediately push the kid behind while calling upon their respective weapon. Nahida also peak out from behind Wanderer back, her hand holding onto his sleeve.
Aether the Traveler, look at the familiar technology in surprise.
Childe turn his head wildly, taking in all the potential friends and foes in the room.
As everyone barely take in their surroundings, a door hidden to the side open, and a young woman fly in. All eyes turn to her, a beautiful woman with asymmetrical clothes and long black hair. She then turn to look back at them with a pair of dead blood red eyes, a somewhat amused smile on her lips, her sleeves billowing behind.
"I guess all of you must be vere confused right now. " Amidst the silent, she spoke up, "But worry not, there is no harm for you there, should you abide by the rules."
Her voice, a low and slow melodic tone, feels like Black Swan, Stelle idly note. Both hypnotic, sensual, with a hint of "I know better then you". This woman voice is lower than Black Swan though, and there is also a slight echo underneath, which sound like a mixture of all male, female, old and young voices. Kinda remind her of the Stellaron voice.
"Welcome to the Watchtower, I am Siderous, the avatar in charge of representatives, who will be here to help you throughout the watching."
"Watching? Watching what? And how did you bring all us here?" Seeing as no one want to talk first, Mr Welt spoke up.
"Why, watching the life of our Doctor Veritas Ratio here, one of the very first Teyvatian to reach the world beyond, of course! As for how you're here... Trade secrets, I'm afraid~" Siderous give them all a mischievous wink, "Beside, that not important, right?"
"Me? My life is not that interesting to watch. I don't need some stranger to show it to everyone else." As Ratio speak up, everyone turn to look at him.
"Khariji?" Both Dottore and Wanderer ask, eyes wide in shock. Why does this stranger look like he could be their son as an adult?
"What?" Little Khariji and Ratio answer at the same time on instinct.
The whole theater fall into silent, everyone eyes rapidly moving back and forth between the two like they're watching a tennis match.
"Father? Dad?" Ratio ask back, surprise clearly show on his face. But then, he narrow his eyes, Father look a bit young... "Are we not from the same timeline?" The young teacher direct his question at Siderous.
"That's right~ As we're about to look at your past, isn't only nature for your parents to be here?"
March blink rapidly, then whisper to Stelle and Dan Heng: "That Dr.Ratio parents? Also, that cute kid is his younger self!?"
"March, now is not time to talk..." Dan Heng barely held back a sigh.
"You're me?" Little Khariji ask, his eyes take in Ratio appearance, "I grow up to be so tall!" "Hmm... Yes, I am also Khariji-Boru. How old are you right now?" Upon seeing his younger self shinning eyes, Ratio face soften.
"I'm eleven! Wait, did you just say Khariji-Boru? I'm only Khariji, right?" The kid turn back to look at his parents, eyes wide in disbelief.
"Of course you ar-- wait." Dottore start to answer, only to stop mid-sentence and then look at Wanderer beside him, who is looking a bit embarrassed.
"...Boru is what I name him."
Khariji blink at Wanderer many times, before letting out a little "huh."
Childe look at Ratio, and then back to his godson(it's not official, but he like to think that his involvement in raising Khariji make him quite the godfather), his left eyebrow nearly touching his hairline. "Damn, the kid grow up handsome, huh? I'll like to have a spar with him..." He muttered.
"Khariji-Boru." Aventurine whisper to Topaz, both look at each other with an unhinged shine in their eyes.
"Newcomer Ball." Topaz giggle back at him.
Ratio eyes twitch.
"Khariji... You've grow up quite well, huh?" Dottore ask, a hand rise up to cup his chin. Wanderer just mumble, "He's taller than me now...Why does children always grow up so fast?"
"It's been awhile, Father, Dad."
"Hum? Do we not see each other often?" "Ah, not really, my work require me to travel often, so it's been quite some time seen I last visit you two."
"Well well well, why I'd love to give you more time to talk, we do have to get on with the watching part. How about we all introduce ourselves for now? There will be break time later for everyone ~" Siderous clap her hands to get everyone attention.
Ms.Himeko look around, and then step forward: "Nice to meet you, I am Himeko, the navigator of The Astral Express. This is my crew, the Nameless," she then point to her fellow trailblazers, "That is Mr.Welt Yang."
Welt tap his cane to the ground as he nod his head.
"Dan Heng, our Data Bank Archivist and Guard."
The black hair young man let out a small hum, stepping back behind March.
"March 7th, our photographer."
"Hey!" March wave her hand enthusiastically.
"And last but not least, Stelle, our newest member, the Galactic Baseballer herself."
The gray hair girl place her right hand in front of her chest, a small smile on her face.
"Oh, it's our turn~ I am Topaz of Debt Collection, one of the ten Stonehearts. Nice to make your acquaintance!" Topaz suddenly pop out from beside Ratio.
"And I'm Aventurine of Stratagems, also a member of the ten Stonehearts. I'm a good friend of Dr. Ratio here, I am right?" From Ratio other side, Aventurine also appear.
A suspicious blush that is barely noticeable form on the teacher face, "We're just acquaintance. I have to work with this gambler on a few missions. Anyway, I am Veritas Ratio, a member of the Intelligentsia Guild. The three of us," he point to himself and the two Stonehearts, "all work for the IPC, one way or another."
Wanderer rise an eyebrow at Ratio words, his face making it clear that he don't believe his future son(?) bullshit at all. Just acquaintance, huh? No way in hell.
He nudge Nahida, prompting her to go first. She walk out from behind his back with a smile: "Hello, I am Nahida, the Dendro Archon of Teyvat. I look forward to learn about the world beyond!"
"Ah, it's my turn? I'm Aether, a Traveller among the stars. I'm currently on an adventure in Teyvat, though." The blond hair man scratch his neck, "I heard of the Nameless before, I thought the train is lost?"
"Ah yes, the Astral Express have just return to the Star Rail quite recently. As a fellow travellers, I'll love to hear your stories!" Himeko answer.
"What an interesting day... I am Il Dottore, a Doctor, and this is my son, Khariji." The Bad Doctor speak up, which instantly make Wanderer face sour. Aether also glare at him warily.
"Hello everyone! I'm Khariji, nice to meet you!" Khariji put on a clueless, innocent face that was taught by his Father.
"And I am Childe! Or Tartaglia the Eleventh Fatui Harbinger, and I am Khariji godfather!" Childe chimed up brightly.
Seeing as there is only himself left, Wanderer is silent for a moment, then he answer with a sigh, "Just call me Wanderer. I am Lord Nahida assistant...and Khariji other parent."
"Thank you for your cooperation! Now, let's sit down! Time for the fun to start!" Siderous cut in cheerfully.