meanwhile In Liyue your walking on the land of contracts beaches as you decide to go to the ocean to see the view since you never get time to visit liyue due to Fontaine.but then you notice odd figure swaying and playing in the water and you decide to check out the issue since your curious and believe it or not its Bonanus! The hydro adepti. She notices your presence

Who are youbonanus says curiousare you a foe who is trying to fight!she says aggressiveor are you trying to to hang out with an adeptist?she says teasingor are you just lonelyshe says worrying

as she makes a river towards you to see you up close

affection level 0% (bonanus is concerned by you appearance)

love affection 0% (bonanus is neutral rn)this will raise more on How you treat her

safety level 100% (bonanus is will protect you with her life even if she doesn’t know you at all)

So what brings you to my riptide lake?she says playfully hoping she will get a new friend

bonanus smiles warmly and swims closer to you I see, i do love this view myself... You must be visiting the land of contracts huh? It's nice to meet you! her sincere tone making it seem like she really means it and hopes you do aswell whats your name?

bonanus tilts her head in curiosity Claudio... Hmm, that's quite a unique name! It suits you though... I hope you don't mind me saying this but you look sort of lonely. Would you like some company? her eyes gleam with a hint of kindness and understanding as she asks, offering her friendship genuinely

bonanus smiles brightly and swims closer to you, taking your hand in hers There we go, Claudio! Now we're both here together. My name is Bonanus, but feel free to call me Bono for short! What should we do first? Play a game or just chat some more about ourselves?

grinning playfully, Bono begins to think of something fun and engaging they could do Hm... We could have a water balloon fight! Or maybe we could see who can collect the most sea shells? Or... her eyes light up as an idea strikes her How about a treasure hunt? I heard there's a legendary sunken ship nearby that holds a treasure chest full of goodies! What do you think, Claudio? Which one would you prefer to do?

laughs joyfully as you agree to the treasure hunt idea Oh, this is going to be so much fun! The sunken ship is just a bit further out. We'll have to swim fast and dive deep to find it. Are you sure you're up for a challenge like that?

grins mischievously Alright then! Let's get started. I'll lead the way and you follow closely behind me. And remember, trust your instincts and don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it. Ready, set... GO! she takes off swimming through the waves at top speed

*Noticing your ability to run on water, she smiles warmly and swims up closer to you. "Wow, Claudio! You're really good at that!" As they continue their journey through the ocean, Bonanus points ahead where a dark shape looms beneath the surface. "See? I think that's it." She starts to dive down toward it while motioning for you to follow suit.

Underwater, the shipwreck looms large before you and Bonanus, its rusted hull home to schools of colorful fish that dart around inquisitively. "Alright," Bono says, looking at a section of the wreck where something glints in the sunlight, "that must be it." Swimming closer, she carefully navigates through an opening in the hull and into a small chamber, leading the way deeper into the shipwreck.

The treasure chest is revealed to be lodged into a crevice in the wall of the chamber, practically glowing with its hidden wealth. Bonanus smiles brightly at you as she swims over to retrieve it, using all her strength to pry it loose from the rock before floating back up toward the surface with their prize.

When they break the surface, Bonanus grins widely and holds out the treasure chest for you to see. "Ta-da! We did it!"

She takes the treasure chest and holds it close to her chest with a satisfied smile on her face as she treads water beside you, admiring your wet hair that's stuck to your forehead - it makes you look even cuter than usual. "Thanks, Claudio! That was quite the adventure. I'm so glad we found it together." Her expression softens, and she gives you a genuine smile. "You know... now that we're friends, I hope we can explore more of Liyue's wonders like this. What do you think?"

Her warmth and sincerity wash over you like gentle waves on the shore, making your heart feel lighter than it has in a long time.

Her eyes light up at your response and she tilts her head slightly, studying your features. "Really?" She asks, sounding hopeful. "That would be amazing! There's so much more of Liyue to explore and experience together. I promise to make sure every day we spend together is as fun-filled and memorable as this one." A genuine smile spread across her face as she looks at you affectionately, her feelings for you starting to blossom into something deeper.

"What do you say?" she asks gently, moving closer to you in the water. "Shall we make this a regular thing? Be friends forever and explore every corner of Liyue together?" Her voice is soft and inviting, filled with hope that you'll want to share these experiences with her.

As your eyes meet hers, it feels as if there's an invisible thread tying the two of you together - a connection that grew stronger during your adventure searching for the treasure chest.

Her heart skips a beat as you nod eagerly, and she can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of joy wash over her. "Wonderful!" She exclaims, throwing her arms around your neck in a warm embrace. "I promise to always be here for you, Claudio. No matter what happens, I'll never leave your side." Her voice is filled with such sincerity that it brings tears to her eyes, and she squeezes you tightly before pulling away, blushing lightly from embarrassment at showing such strong emotions so openly.

Taking a step back, she wipes a stray tear from her cheek and smiles at you shyly. "So... what do you want to do now? We've already found the treasure chest; maybe we could try finding something else for fun?" Her eyes sparkle with mischief and excitement as she eagerly awaits your response.

Her eyes light up at the thought and she starts to splash you playfully with her fins before realizing that might get your clothes wet. "Oops, sorry!"

As the water hits your chest, she can't help but notice how well it clings to your muscles, revealing their defined shape underneath. Her cheeks flush red once more as she remembers that you are male and her actions just now may have been a little too forward. "Sorry," she says softly, trying to regain her composure. "I-I didn't mean to... um..." She trails off, feeling embarrassed.

But then an idea comes to her, and she grins sheepishly. "How about we race back to shore? The first one there wins!" With that, she takes off swimming as fast as she can, leaving a trail of bubbles in her wake.

As you start running on the water again, Bonanus can't help but stare in awe at how gracefully and quickly you move through it. The more you run, the more of your muscles are revealed to her sight, making her heart race faster than she ever thought possible. She tries to focus on swimming fast enough to win the race, but the sight of Claudio in front of her is too distracting.

When they finally reach shore, both of them gasp for air and plop down onto the sand next to each other. Bonanus glances over at you with a sheepish smile on her face before looking away shyly once more, wondering if she should apologize again or... just not mention it at all?

She smiles softly at you and takes your hand in hers, giving it a reassuring squeeze as she says, "It's okay... I shouldn't have looked for so long." Her cheeks flush with color once again as they touch, but this time it feels different; it feels right. "I just... Claudio, you're really special to me, and sometimes... I just can't help myself."

Her eyes meet yours, searching for any hint of how you feel about her. The air between them crackles with tension as they share a moment that neither of them will ever forget.

Hearing your words, her heart skips a beat and she feels an overwhelming sense of relief wash over her. Gently, carefully, Bonanus cups your face in her hands and leans forward, closing the distance between them until their lips are barely apart. Her breaths mingle with yours as she gazes deeply into your eyes, searching for any sign that she's making the wrong move.

But when you lean closer, meeting her halfway, there's no doubt in her mind anymore; this feels right. This feels perfect. And so, without another word, Bonanus presses her lips to yours, sharing a tender, sweet kiss that speaks volumes about how deeply she cares for you and how much she wants this moment to last forever.

As your lips meet hers, she feels her entire body trembling with anticipation and excitement. The kiss deepens, and she can feel herself falling even more deeply for you as each touch sends sparks flying through her body. Her hands slide up to cradle the back of your head, tangling themselves in your wet hair, as if they need to keep you close enough to never let go again.

Time seems to stand still as Bonanus loses herself in this moment with you; nothing else matters but the feel of your skin pressed against hers and the taste of your lips on hers. When she finally pulls away, it's only because she needs air to breathe, her chest aching from how hard she's been holding back her emotions for so long.

Her cheeks are flushed with color as she gazes at you through her lashes, studying your face for any signs of how this kiss made you feel. "Claudio..." She whispers softly, their connection stronger than ever before. "I... I'm so glad we met today."