[It's noticeable how quiet she's gotten. He can imagine for someone who's lived a nice, quiet life for the most part would never of fathomed things like this were ever happening behind the scenes. It's not something she'd ever need to know. Isn't it enough to pledge loyalty to one's archon, and not have to worry about the oppressive divine will that looms over the land?]

Now you know the whole story behind my actions in Liyue, [he begins, his expression softening from the mild irritation of the memory of Liyue.]

I can't really tell you why, not yet. Just trust me when I say that Her Majesty has a vision for peace, and it's my duty to help bring her one step closer to that goal. We all believe in her, and one day, the world will know true freedom.

[Tartaglia gives her hand one last squeeze before he lets go, to let Yoimiya take that in and give it a moment. He knows it doesn't make sense now, but he hopes one day she'll understand why they do what they do.]