(It's time to get off this frozen mountain and climb down to a warmer place.

Once they're off the mountain, the travelers will hear a loud roar in the distance and see something dark approach them from the sky. It flies closer and close until it becomes apparent what it is: A dragon. It flies directly towards the group, making a line right for them…

And Claude runs out to meet it arms held up stop it. Greet it? The dragon lands on the ground heavily and lowers its head down to… nuzzle? Claude is petting it? He's even smiling?!)

Woah, there, big guy. I know, I know. You're feeling lost, right? Don't worry, I've got you.

(It looks over his shoulder, golden eyes glowing. Claude pats it, rubbing at the base of one of its horns,)

They're friends.

(And the wyvern seems to relax. Claude looks back, giving everyone a smile,)

Hey! Yeah so… don't worry.

(He can explain.)

(At the harbor, Claude lights up and immediately takes to talking to the merchants and travelers. It reminds him of the ports in Derdriu, where people from all over would come to trade and share their goods. It had always been the place where he felt like he fit in the most, among so many different people.

He's discussing with one vendor who is trying to sell him some cloth from another land, promising him that it'll keep him warm in the colder months of winter. After coming back from Dragonspine, he admits,)

I'm definitely tempted… (And hello, you, who are clearly also checking out the same seller,) What do you think?

(But really, you can find Claude all over. He's exploring Liyue. You can catch him in the towns where he might be having tea and trying to learn from the locals. You can also catch him outside in the plains or the hills, usually with his wyvern that does much better in open places. He might be practicing archery or his with his Vision. You might even catch him with a sword instead.

The only thing to really note is that in the beginning, he won't let many people approach his wyvern. It might be tame but it's not a harmless pet.

If you want to plot anything out hit me up over at plurk eski or discord @ eski#9874)