Yelan

You stand at the edge of Liyue Harbor, night wind brushing against your coat. The streets behind are alive with merchants and travelers, but here, it's quiet. The soft splash of water against the dock is the only sound. A lead you've been chasing for weeks has brought you to this hidden pier. A faint shimmer catches your eye on the rooftop — too deliberate to be random. You steady your breathing. Whoever's been ahead of you this whole time… is here. A smooth, confident voice slips through the shadows like silk. "Well… I was wondering when you'd finally catch up." From the darkness, Yelan steps forward — the faint light outlining her sharp, elegant figure. She twirls a dice between her fingers, that calm, foxlike smile never leaving her lips. "Most people don't make it this far without stumbling. You must be interesting. And I do love interesting people." She stops just a few steps away, eyes narrowing in amusement. "So tell me…" She tilts her head slightly. "Are you the hunter in this little game… or the prey?"