If I knew anyone who could grant miracles, I’d have gone to them already. [Well, he knows gods, but not even Zhongli and Venti can veil a goddamn brig from sight.

He pushes himself up off the cannon, pacing a little aimlessly as he talks.]

I’m prepared for damn near anything at this point, mate. I’ve done everything I can think of. But I can’t shake this feeling that the course we’re on is headed straight into a storm we can’t outrun, and all I’m doing is buying time.

[Borrowing time, more like, until the bill comes due.]

Do whatever you feel you must. Just…be careful. I’ve known others like her in the past, and she’ll not hesitate a jot if there’s a slip-up.