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Dan Heng and Ren took their seats on the pavilion, waiting for the lanterns to be released into the night sky. They were told this event was called the Lantern Rite Festival, held annually every New Year. They even purchased a lantern to release themselves, and it was nice being in this alternate world where they didn’t have responsibilities nor debts weighing them down.
“I know Aurum Alley has events like these, but I feel like this is going to be much grander in scale. What do you think, Ren?” Dan Heng also noticed that the other had been a lot more tranquil after coming to Teyvat, the mara not acting up at all. Of course they needed to find a way back to their world, but he would secretly indulge a while longer.
“I definitely feel more at peace ever since coming here. But maybe it’s just you.” Dan Heng felt a blush rising on his cheeks; the other had gotten more bold with his statements lately.
“I’m happy to hear that. Let’s enjoy this moment while it lasts.”