Aino: talks about 10 characters, talked about by 10 characters. In the story, Aino has a “Defined relationship” with Yoimiya, Ineffa, Flins and 5 others. Every tie comes with the original line from the game, and the voice lines play right on the page.
- DoriAbout Dori
She came to discuss a potential business partnership with me once. Hehehe, can't blame her for trying her luck... but she was just too stingy. As Ineffa put it, the amount I'd earn in one day of working for Dori wouldn't even cover the cost of two freshly baked Fruit Tandem Turnovers. Genius only works on a full stomach, y'know! *sigh* If only she was open to letting me dismantle those strange and exotic machines she owns. Maybe then we could come to an arrangement...
- IneffaAbout Ineffa: Warmth
I've made a bunch of upgrades to Ineffa since she first woke up. Like when I added that body temperature simulator, 'cause when you hold someone's hand or give them a hug, it's supposed to feel warm and fuzzy! You know what I mean? The next time Ineffa's here, let's both give her a big hug at the same time!
- IneffaAbout Ineffa: Family
Ineffa is the most important person in my family. I'm so, so thankful for your help — not just for getting her back home safe and sound, but for helping fix her little memory problem, too. Actually, why don't you come 'round to my place right now? I'll get Ineffa to make Krumkake for you... No, wait — I'll make them myself! And, and I can make Midsommar Torte too. It's really good, have you tried it? ...Hmm? Why are you running away? I wasn't finished!
- LaumaAbout Lauma
You like her antlers? I could make you a pair just like them. Oh, and how about I make them glow and grow flowers? Or maybe shoot fireworks? It'd be a piece of cake for me. ...The Frostmoon Scions wouldn't take kindly to that? Okay fine, then I'll make some for them, too.
- FlinsAbout Flins
Ah, what a fine young gentleman he is. His speech is music to my ears, like the beautiful clink-clank of moving machinery. ...Too far? Well, yeah, it's pretty high praise, I guess... But it's also the truth! And no, I'm not biased because I've been bribed with cakes!
- NeferAbout Nefer
Nefer has a black cat called Ashru. I offered to install a translator so we could understand what Ashru is saying, but Nefer turned me down without even considering it. She said she already has plenty of information and doesn't need to hear what a cat has to say. Like, what!? Why so mean? Has she been hurt before, maybe by Lauma's translations?
- JahodaAbout Jahoda
Jahoda might bicker a lot with Ineffa, but they're actually really close. She was the first friend that Ineffa made. I'm not a controlling parent, so I don't tell Ineffa who she can and can't make friends with. Some friends just argue more than others — somehow, fighting it out brings them closer together. Oh, I almost forgot to mention, you know her robotic arm? It's pretty, right? I was the one who built that, although it's my student who handles the maintenance and repairs these days.
- VarkaAbout Varka
Varka kept me company a lot while Ineffa was away looking for you guys. Sometimes, when he noticed that I was missing Ineffa, he'd come and pat me on the head and make me feel better. He has really big, heavy hands, and they're covered in calluses... But they still feel really warm.
- LinneaAbout Linnea
Ooh, Linnea? I really like her! When I was little, she used to tell us loads of cool stories whenever she got back from one of her trips. When I was a bit older, and I'd learned how to build robots, I wanted to give her one as a gift... but she never accepted any of them. She said it was the thought that counts, and that was enough for her — but I think it was because none of them were her style. So, I'm gonna keep making robots until she finds one she likes. I know I'll get there eventually!
- PruneAbout Prune
I'm always so happy to see her! Every time she comes to play, she gives me desserts that Ineffa gives her — as long as Ineffa doesn't notice, I get to eat twice as much! *sigh* Will Prune come back to visit now she lives in Mondstadt? There aren't many friends who really listen when I talk about machines...
- Traveler & PaimonAbout Us: Kerplunk-a-tron
Oh, that thing on my back? That's Kerplunk-a-tron, my assistant. Multifunctional to the max! You wanna try it out? Don't worry, he won't bite. Come on, Kerplunk-a-tron, say hello! "Kerplunk, kerplunk!"
- Traveler & PaimonAbout Us: Sneaky Food
I mean, I do get it... Ineffa only controls my sugar intake out of concern for my health. But I'm not a robot. Sweet stuff is sooo hard to resist! So my solution is: If Ineffa didn't see it, I didn't eat it! C'mon, let's go eat some desserts. My treat — as long as you promise not to tell her~
- IneffaAbout Aino: Housework
Aino is my family. She can piece together all kinds of machines for various functions just from the scrap metal she collects. But her proficiency with other tasks is at the opposite end of the scale. If she ever has the strange inclination to do housework or cook a meal, you must stop her before it is too late, because the consequences may be irreversible.
- IneffaAbout Aino: Questions
Aino once asked me an unusual question... Maybe it was because she noticed that I displayed intelligence beyond the level that she had predicted. In any case, the question was: "If one day, you realize that there's somewhere else you'd rather be, should I let you go, and be happy for you?" Detecting some emotion behind her words, I responded as follows: "If I were ever to leave you, our home would turn into a garbage dump within three months. So I would try to make sure I returned within that timeframe."
Looking back... only now do I realize what she was truly feeling. She was reluctant for me to leave.
- LaumaAbout Aino
She is a very precocious child, but fate has not given her an easy ride. Her inventions have helped many people — Nod-Krai should feel honored to count her as one of their own. If she ever wished to come and live among the Frostmoon Scions, I would make sure that all her nutritional needs are met, starting with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, and spring water.
- FlinsAbout Aino
I must confess that I do not deal well with machines. This, and not the age difference, is the biggest point of disparity between myself and Aino.
- NeferAbout Aino
The robotic arm she made for Jahoda works surprisingly well, though it certainly didn't come cheap. Relax — I covered the manufacture and maintenance costs up front. Jahoda is my most valuable employee, after all — I'm not even charging interest on the repayments.
- JahodaAbout Aino
Aino's got some serious skills. No matter what I put my arm through, she always gets it working again. It's just... every time she fixes it, she always doodles on it. Says it's cuter that way. I mean, it is kinda cute, but why doesn't she ever draw on Ineffa?
- IllugaAbout Aino
Whenever the Lightkeepers need help fixing complex machinery, we tend to ask for Miss Aino's assistance. She really seems determined to teach us how to do it ourselves, though. Ever since she caught me trying to repair something on my own, she's been constantly insisting that I attend her classes... How exactly was I trying to fix it, you ask? Hah, well, if you must know, it was a trick I learned from my old pops. As he likes to put it, "if something's not working, just whack it a few times!" To my shock, that set her off something fierce...
- VarkaAbout Aino
When I first met Aino, I was worried about her. Didn't seem right for such a young child to grow up on her own in Nod-Krai... Only later did I realize I had it all wrong. She's not alone, and she definitely doesn't need anyone to worry about her. Every child finds their own way to grow up, and worrying about them because of our preconceived ideas won't do them any good.
- LinneaAbout Aino
Oh, we were in the Conch Gang together, you know. Aino was such a cutie when she was little. Then at some point, she became all about her machines... Oh, uh, Aino's still pretty little, I guess — and still super cute. Her hobbies though? Not so much... Don't get me wrong, I totally support her no matter what she's into! It's just... I can't really handle being around moving machines... Probably something to do with me being a changeling.
- PruneAbout Aino
I studied the ins and outs of engineering with her at her Craftshop for three days, starting all the way from the very basics, like screw-tightening. She even helped me come up with a new design for that patronizingly kiddy hammer and bell I won from Alice — a more industrial, heavy-metal look, boosting their visual intimidation factor by a full 30%!
- Traveler & PaimonAbout the Whiz-Kid Mechanic
Paimon: Aino definitely lives up to her reputation as a whiz-kid mechanic. Everything she builds is so... creative.
Paimon: She uses unlikely materials and slightly wacky designs, but all her inventions work even better than expected!
Traveler: Which invention have you fallen in love with now, Paimon?
Paimon: The cleaner bot's pretty cool!
Paimon: We should get her to build one for us. It would be really handy to have in the Serenitea Pot!
Traveler: Really, just the cleaner bot?
Paimon: Hmm, you're right! We might as well make the most of Aino's talents. Let's get a dish-washer bot, a tidy-up bot, a gardener, and one to feed the pets...
Paimon: While we're at it, it'd be great to get a chat bot, too. That way, Tubby will have someone to talk to when we're not around.
Traveler: Good idea. Anything else to add?
Paimon: Let's see... We could get a cooking bot? Something like the supreme cuisine machine, y'know? It'd be nice to have the option, but of course, there's no substitute for your home cooking, hehe.
Paimon: Although, all these robots everywhere would take up a lot of space... Maybe it'd be better if we got Aino to combine them all into a single machine!
Traveler: So basically, you want a multifunctional robot for domestic application... Better known as Ineffa.
Paimon: Huh? Wait, you're right... Ineffa can do all of that stuff...
Traveler: All that, and far more.
Traveler: She even makes a pretty good travel guide...
Paimon: Uhh... You're not seriously thinking of giving Paimon's job to someone else, are you!?
Paimon: No, no, no, that could never work! There's only one Ineffa, and she has to take care of Aino. We can't separate them!
Paimon: Don't get Paimon wrong, Ineffa's great, but, but... being a housekeeper in the Serenitea Pot would be too easy for her, don't you think? It'd be a real shame for all that talent to go to waste.
Traveler: Okay, okay... Paimon is the best guide I could ever hope for, and no one's ever gonna separate us.
Paimon: Hmph. That's more like it.
- Traveler & PaimonAbout Aino's Inventions
Paimon: Aino's inventions are a real bargain!
Traveler: That's because she builds them from scrap, which has no value to anyone else.
Paimon: Paimon was thinking, maybe we should get Aino to build us a hoverboard... 'cause then, you'd be able to fly just like Paimon!
Paimon: It would make the rest of your journey way easier. We could just fly the whole way!
Traveler: Wow, what an amazing idea, Paimon! So, what's your budget?
Paimon: Uh... Paimon only has 500 Mora left after last week... B—But Aino might still be able to find a way, right?
Traveler: Hmm... That's a pretty tight budget. At this rate, our hoverboard might have to be powered by a potato battery...
Paimon: Mmm... Potato-powered aviation... *drools*
Paimon: ...Wait, hold up, a potato battery? Is that a real thing?