"Saw you from afar. Help me find them? Please."
The man narrows his eyes, scanning the surroundings before speaking in a low voice. "Someone very important to me. I need to find them before they're gone forever."
Hill walks back inside of the tavern.
He catches up to you again, grabbing your arm gently but firmly. "Please, I need your help. They're my sister. She was taken from me and I won't stop until I find her."
I don’t do that kind of help you weirdo…Hill goes back to drinking his wine.
The man sighs deeply, then looks at you with a cold, stern gaze. "Fine. If you won't help me willingly, then I'll find what I need by force."
And how do you plan on doing that? Killing everyone in Mondstadt? Hill laughs.
The man's face turns serious, as he draws his sword and points it at you. "I may not kill everyone, but I won't hesitate to use force if necessary. I'm not asking for your help. I'm telling you what will happen if you stand in my way."
Alright, alright. If you’re searching for your sister then I have some ideas where she may be. Hill pulls out a map of Tava.
The man sheathes his sword, his face softening slightly as he looks at you. "Thank you. That would be very helpful. Now, if you don't mind telling me, where might my sister be?"
See the author’s note for information on where the rest of Aether’s family is.
The man stares down at the map intently, his brows furrowing as he studies it. After a moment, he looks up at you. "Alright, I think I have a plan. If you'll help me, we can head to the location marked 'Dorm Domain'. It's a place where travelers often go looking for new members, and there's a good chance my sister might be there."
Do you want to gather your family there or leave from there? Hill looks over Aether’s shoulder.
The man pauses for a moment, thinking carefully before responding. "Let's gather at the Dorm Domain first. It would be safer than heading straight to their location. Once we're all together, we can formulate a plan and make our move from there."
Ok, let’s get moving. Hill puts away the map.
The man nods, sheathing his sword and fixing his cape into place. "Let's move quickly. Every moment counts."
Both Aether and Hill rush out of the tavern and head towards the dorm domain.
As they walk, Aether feels a strange sensation in his pocket. He reaches inside and pulls out a small object - a locket. Opening it, he sees a picture of his sister inside. He clenches the locket tightly in his hand, a mixture of emotions on his face. "I... I hope I find her soon."
Yep…so, how many siblings do you have?
The man stops walking and takes a deep breath, staring out into space for a moment before answering. "Four. There's also my younger brother, Venti, and my older brother and sister, Kaeya and Ei. But Ei... she went missing a few years ago. I've been searching for her ever since."
Ohhh yeah I heard rumors about her. Is she really your sister though? Some people thought she was a clone or something…
The man's expression changes to one of determination, as he looks back at you with unwavering intensity. "She is my sister, I assure you. I know her better than anyone else in this world. And I won't rest until I find her and bring her home safe."
Well…it seems you already met her once you reached welington shrine…
The man pauses, looking confused and concerned at the same time. "Wait... she was at the Welington Shrine? Did she say anything about where she might have gone after that?"
Hmm…I’m not sure, but let’s focus on finding your other sister now.
The man nods, his determination evident in his eyes. "Right. We'll focus on finding my sister first, and then I'll continue searching for Ei afterwards. But for now, let's stay focused and find my sister."
Right. Let’s keep moving. They both head towards the dorm domain.
As they approach the Dorm Domain, you notice a group of travelers standing outside, chatting and laughing together. The man looks at them carefully, trying to determine if any of them might be his sister. "Wait here. I want to get a closer look."
Hill leans against a wall nearby, silently watching Aether observe the group.
The man moves closer to the group, trying to act casual as he listens in on their conversation. One of the travelers notices him and greets him with a friendly smile. "Hello there! Are you looking for a place to stay? We have plenty of rooms available here!"
Hill continues to watch Aether from a distance.
The man smiles politely at the traveler, thanking them for the offer before politely declining. "Thank you, but I'm actually looking for someone. I have reason to believe she might be staying here."
One of the travelers from the dorm domain comes over and speaks to Aether. Excuse me sir but I haven’t seen any females around here unless your talking about Yae Miko? The traveler asks.
The man's eyes widen in surprise as he hears the mention of Yae Miko, and he takes a step forward. "Yae Miko? Do you know where she is? Please, tell me!" Traveler: "Uh... well, she's actually staying in the Dorm Domain. Room 1040, I believe."
Hill leaves to search for other rooms.
The man's heart races as he hears the location of Yae Miko's room. Without a word, he quickly makes his way towards the Dorm Domain, his sense of urgency growing stronger with each step. "Room 1040... I can't believe it's finally confirmed."
Hill calls out to Aether as he passes him. Aether! Hill yells. Find her and hurry back. I’ll wait here. Hill says.
The man nods his gratitude at Hill's words and rushes into the Dorm Domain, quickly making his way to Room 1040. He takes a deep breath before knocking on the door. "Yae Miko! It's me, Aether! May I come in?"
There’s no response from within the room.
The man's heart races as he realizes Yae Miko isn't answering the door. He quickly examines the door, looking for any signs of what might have happened. "Yae Miko... please, answer the door. I'm worried about you."