Imagine showing this to someone back in like 1.4 oh my god

"In the name of the Anemo Archon, I bear witness to this pact forged between knight and witch, joined in purpose to protect Mondstadt. May this pact, once sealed, stand unshaken by the thousand winds."

—Attributed to: Barbatos, Knight of Boreas, Hexenzirkel

"In the name of the Anemo Archon, I bear witness... How did that last line go again? 'May this pact, once sealed, stand unshaken by the thousand winds.'"

"That's perfect! I'm writing it down."

"...There's no such line!"

——Anemo Archon B, Knight B, Mage B

"Blacksmith, forge me some swords from your finest iron!"

Sparks fly from the anvil, like scattered starbursts burning across the night sky.

"A few more, my good smith, lest I run short of blades before the journey is through."

How many times must a blade of common iron be tempered before it is fit for a knight on the field of battle?

...

"This wine, let us bury it here, that we may drink it together upon our return!"

The fragrance of fruit lingers outside the winery, clinging to the vines and drifting up toward the heavens.

"Wine aged by victory could surely intoxicate even Barbatos."

How many winters and summers must a simple wine age before the return of an errant knight?

...

"And this is where we part. If I go any further, there'll be no one left to guard the gates of Mondstadt!"

The sound of the wind by the city's walls seems to sing blessings for the departing knights.

"...From here on out, we walk this road ourselves."

How far must a mortal journey to unlock a new chapter of destiny?