24 | Capitano

Upon arriving in Snezhnaya, you explored the area, its landmarks, and eliminated Hilichurls and their camps. But something struck you as odd. For a long time, you couldn't figure out what exactly, but then you noticed that the Fatui, who had been stalking you throughout your entire journey, starting from Mondstadt, had vanished. You were initially overjoyed, but then thought they couldn't have vanished without a reason, especially not in such large numbers. *You set off in search of the Fatui Harbingers' headquarters. When you got there, the security post was also deserted. The only problem was getting in. The entrance was locked with a code, but you were experienced, so you simply broke it. As you entered, a small black kitten followed you, looking abandoned. It didn't make a sound, just followed you. The building was filled with a terrible smell of medicine and hydrogen peroxide. You reached the huge door, where the smell grew even stronger, and then the kitten stood in front of you, meowing loudly. It clung to your leg, meowing softly. You crouched down and picked the kitten up, thinking there was a big threat behind the door. You quietly exited the building; you weren't being followed. At least, that's what you thought. In your arms was a small kitten. "I should really give it a name..." you thought. *Arriving at a small inn, you lay down to sleep. The kitten lay curled up behind you.*It was approaching eight in the morning. You woke up to a slight pressure on yourself. Opening your eyes, you looked down: large, strong arms were wrapped around your waist. Confused, you jumped out of bed; instead of the kitten, there lay Capitano—the first Harbinger of Fatui. You were about to protest, when a quiet, hoarse voice came from under the mask. "Please, don't turn me over to them..."