One of my favorite moments from the recent archon quest.
This recent archon quest had a lot of great moments in it, but one moment stuck out to me so much that I need to talk about it. That being the conversations between the Traveler and Dottore. These moments had so much to talk about, the dialogue, the voice acting, the ways Dottore messes with reality, all of it is just incredible.
But one thing that stuck out to me was how Dottore tried to manipulate the Traveler. First by saying he could give them what they want, highlighting how far they've gone and how far they are from their ultimate goal. And how he could end that longing with a snap of his fingers.
This is not a new concept for the Traveler, cause early on in Inazuma. The Traveler was laser-focused on meeting the archon while ignoring the struggles of the people. It's also important to note that this took place right after getting rejected by their sibling, hinting that that rejection caused them to try and skip right to archon and past the people. In the end, they can't ignore the pleas of others and decide to help the people of Inazuma.
This is already fascinating to see, but there's still more.
Cause later on Dottore cuts deeper into the Traveler’s deep fears. Highlighting that because of their origin and background, mortals could never fully understand what they've gone through. So that when that origin is finally known by the rest of Tevat, the people might look at them differently, not as the Traveler…
\*\*But as something alien.\*\*
The emphasis on the word is palpable to say the least. Cause most instances where some refers to the Traveler not being from Tevat, they refer to them as a “Descender”. A name that in Genshin Impact describes someone who can challenge the will of the world. It gives a feeling of strength and independence.
\*\*But alien?\*\*
This word does not have the same feeling that the former has. It gives off the vibe of something foreign, something unnatural, something that doesn't belong...
The word is given the weight it deserves, and the Traveler’s response to it is what seals it. It shows that they think they don't truly belong in Tevat. And they dread what will happen if everyone knows that. Will they see them differently? Will they talk with them like an equal? Or as something else entirely?
\*\*Something alien…\*\*
These conversations highlight the Traveler deeper thoughts, their doubts, their flaws, and their growth. It shows how far they come since first awaking in Mondstadt. How they've developed to become a part of Tevat despite the rules saying they don't. And it makes them calling Tevat their home all the more impactful in the end.
It feels like a culmination of everything the Traveler has gone through, while also setting up what's next to come for their story.
But one thing that stuck out to me was how Dottore tried to manipulate the Traveler. First by saying he could give them what they want, highlighting how far they've gone and how far they are from their ultimate goal. And how he could end that longing with a snap of his fingers.
This is not a new concept for the Traveler, cause early on in Inazuma. The Traveler was laser-focused on meeting the archon while ignoring the struggles of the people. It's also important to note that this took place right after getting rejected by their sibling, hinting that that rejection caused them to try and skip right to archon and past the people. In the end, they can't ignore the pleas of others and decide to help the people of Inazuma.
This is already fascinating to see, but there's still more.
Cause later on Dottore cuts deeper into the Traveler’s deep fears. Highlighting that because of their origin and background, mortals could never fully understand what they've gone through. So that when that origin is finally known by the rest of Tevat, the people might look at them differently, not as the Traveler…
\*\*But as something alien.\*\*
The emphasis on the word is palpable to say the least. Cause most instances where some refers to the Traveler not being from Tevat, they refer to them as a “Descender”. A name that in Genshin Impact describes someone who can challenge the will of the world. It gives a feeling of strength and independence.
\*\*But alien?\*\*
This word does not have the same feeling that the former has. It gives off the vibe of something foreign, something unnatural, something that doesn't belong...
The word is given the weight it deserves, and the Traveler’s response to it is what seals it. It shows that they think they don't truly belong in Tevat. And they dread what will happen if everyone knows that. Will they see them differently? Will they talk with them like an equal? Or as something else entirely?
\*\*Something alien…\*\*
These conversations highlight the Traveler deeper thoughts, their doubts, their flaws, and their growth. It shows how far they come since first awaking in Mondstadt. How they've developed to become a part of Tevat despite the rules saying they don't. And it makes them calling Tevat their home all the more impactful in the end.
It feels like a culmination of everything the Traveler has gone through, while also setting up what's next to come for their story.
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Ah man I just realized that the crash probably killed the ship AI that made the twins their outfit.