Not long after Jia Changjiang and Lumine helped Mona tidy up her new home and finalize the rental agreement, Mona officially became a resident of Mondstadt.
To celebrate, Jia Changjiang declared that they would throw her a welcome party at Angel’s Share.
By now, it was early evening. Many Mondstadters had finished their work for the day, and naturally, the city’s taverns were their go-to destinations for unwinding with a drink.
“Throwing a welcome party… satisfying material desires with Mora is not ideal,” Mona muttered hesitantly as she stood at the entrance of the tavern.
But before she could retreat, Jia Changjiang gently pushed her forward with a hand on her back, preventing her escape.
“It’s just a welcome party, not some life-or-death ordeal. Don’t worry—I’m paying today!” Jia Changjiang pushed open the door to Angel’s Share, striding inside confidently. “Charles! I’m back! As usual, bring me five bottles of dandelion wine and five of apple cider! Tonight, I’m drinking to my heart’s content!”
His voice caught the attention of many in the bustling tavern.
Before long, the regulars recognized Jia Changjiang and Lumine.
“Jax! Lumine! You’re back in Mondstadt?” someone exclaimed in excitement.
“Of course! See? I’m standing right here!” Jia Changjiang laughed, patting Mona on the back and pushing her into view. “But tonight’s not about me—it’s about throwing a party for a friend!”
He gestured toward Mona with a mischievous grin. “Everyone, meet Mona, an astrologist!” For now, he refrained from revealing her full name, keeping things simple.
“She’s staying in Mondstadt for a while. She’s a friend of mine and Lumine’s.”
Jia Changjiang seamlessly blended into the lively crowd, exchanging greetings and jokes with familiar patrons before climbing onto a chair to address the room.
“Since we’re back in Mondstadt and throwing a party, here’s the deal—I’ll buy everyone a round of drinks. But let’s make it fun! Let’s play a little game. If you beat me, I’ll buy you an extra drink. If you lose, you owe us a drink and a snack! What do you say? Up for it?”
“Of course!”
In no time, Jia Changjiang was immersed in the lively atmosphere, blending in with the tavern regulars as if he’d never left.
Meanwhile, Lumine sat at the bar and ordered drinks from Charles with practiced ease.
“Charles, I’ll take three apple ciders! One for me, add ice. One for Paimon, add sugar. Mona… what would you like?”
“I can’t drink alcohol,” Mona replied awkwardly, visibly out of place amid the rowdy atmosphere. Watching Jia Changjiang down dandelion wine straight from the bottle only heightened her discomfort. “Does he always act like this?”
“Don’t worry, there’s a non-alcoholic version of apple cider. They never sell me the alcoholic kind anyway—I guess they think I’m too young,” Lumine said, pouting slightly. Then, with a glance at Jia Changjiang, who was now one-upping the crowd by chugging another bottle, she sighed.
“He’s usually fine, but when it comes to fighting or drinking, he gets… cocky.”
She leaned closer to Mona and whispered, “One time, after drinking, he went off and fought a god. He drinks like a bottomless barrel—never seems to get drunk. Honestly, Venti’s the same way…”
As Lumine and Mona talked, Jia Changjiang had already finished two bottles of wine and climbed back onto a chair to make an announcement.
“Alright, everyone! Time to properly introduce our new friend—the astrologist!” he called out, holding a bottle of dandelion wine aloft. “Where I come from, there’s a tradition: when you drink, you remember people’s names. If you fail to remember, you owe three drinks as a penalty. Since Mona’s joining Mondstadt, let’s make sure everyone knows her name! Who’s up for the challenge?”
A few enthusiastic patrons raised their hands, ready to try.
Mona, who had been trying to avoid involvement, sighed. There was no escaping the chaotic revelry.
Finally, she relented, saying her full name:
“Astrologist Mona Megistus…”
Her intricate, lofty-sounding name left the crowd stunned.
One by one, the challengers fumbled over the long name, mispronouncing it or forgetting parts of it. One after another, they admitted defeat and treated the group to drinks and snacks as their penalty.
Before long, Paimon and Lumine were happily munching on a feast of treats, while Mona’s unusual name left a deep impression on everyone in the room.
Jia Changjiang, meanwhile, grinned as he watched the patrons struggle, their exasperated expressions bringing him endless amusement.
But then, someone finally succeeded.
“Astrologist Mona Megistus… Got it, right?”
A familiar green-clad figure stepped forward, taking a glass of wine from Jia Changjiang’s table with a grin.
“Venti,” Jia Changjiang greeted, smiling as the bard joined their group. “Long time no see.”
“It’s been a while.” Venti sipped his drink and chuckled. “You just got back from Liyue and already headed straight to the tavern? Did you meet the old man there?”
Jia Changjiang laughed and signaled Charles. “Charles, a few more bottles of dandelion wine! And bring some hookfruit wine, too.”
After placing his order for his old drinking buddy, he turned back to Venti.
“Of course we met him! And we accomplished a lot in Liyue this time.”
“Bard!” Paimon floated over, holding her sugar-sweetened apple cider. “Our adventures in Liyue were incredible! Way more exciting than anything in Mondstadt!”
“Oh? Tell me everything!” Venti’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. “Does this mean I’ll have fresh material for new ballads? I’ve been hearing stories from Liyue merchants—about gods and mortals uniting to defeat an ancient foe and seal it beneath the sea once more. Just the thought makes me want to compose on the spot!”
“We’ll tell you all about it, but not now. Save it for later,” Jia Changjiang said with a hiccup, clearly enjoying himself.
“By the way, weren’t you two traveling the Seven Nations? What brings you back to Mondstadt?” Venti asked, tilting his head.
“Well… Inazuma is in lockdown right now, so we figured we’d wait a bit,” Lumine explained. “And since we’re not merchants hauling goods, it’s easy for us to teleport back to Mondstadt using the Waypoints. Super convenient!”
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