[ Tartaglia being busy is generally negotiable. while he certainly had some duties, most of them were comprised of supporting new recruits and making sure daily dealings went to order. his presence was mostly the thing required. Harbingers in certain nations made a statement, and Pierro knew exactly how to play that game of chess. ]

It is pretty boring here.

[ see: shaking down merchants who weren't that strong, settling debts with weaklings and making himself a general nuisance while buried in paperwork. Childe craved chaos as much as he craved battle, making himself the center of conflict.

there is a part of him thrilled at the idea of walking into danger with Lumine, but a smaller, haunted part of him that is reminded of the horrors that he found in that place. ]

Really, she could probably take care of things herself. If I took a leave, I'm sure that the eyes fixed on this place would turn a different way for a while.

[ since Ningguang had particular dislike for him. he did ruin the first Jade Chamber, after all. ]