Nefer: talks about 11 characters, talked about by 9 characters. In the story, Nefer has a “Defined relationship” with Diluc, Yelan, Dori and 6 others. Every tie comes with the original line from the game, and the voice lines play right on the page.
- DilucAbout Diluc
Master Diluc Ragnvindr is a key informant of mine in Mondstadt. I generally refer to him by the codename "Owl." As for how we met and came to work together... Well, out of consideration for his privacy, I won't go into the details. What I can say is this: working with Master Diluc is always a pleasure. At the very least... he pays promptly.
- YelanAbout Yelan
Miss Yelan is one of the Curatorium's... No, make that the entire Northern Intelligence Network's most valued clients. Whenever she comes looking for intel, she pays up front, in cash, and in full. She never leaves me even the slightest room to cash in a favor in the future — even with the most sensitive intel, which I don't give out easily. She'll throw down twice, even three times the asking price without flinching... until I finally cave in and hand it over.
People from Liyue Harbor sure know how to spend, I'll give them that. Must be nice having that kind of money...
- DoriAbout Dori
Lord Sangemah Bay is a regular business partner of mine. Besides Mora, she also brings me news from Sumeru — of insomniac students sleepwalking through the library, poor souls cured of Eleazar, and a Vahumana Darshan now bustling with people and showing great promise... From the sounds of it, the Akademiya is finally beginning to show some signs of life. How very heartwarming.
- CandaceAbout Candace
Candace and I go way back. We met when I first arrived at Aaru Village after losing my home. She was one of the few children willing to talk to me. We did all sorts of things together — drove off wild beasts, fought off bandits, cared for those in hardship... If that's not "friendship," I'm not sure what is.
- CynoAbout Cyno
You've got to hand it to Hermanubis — he's a good judge of character. He managed to recruited someone with a very solid work ethic to do his bidding. And the General Mahamatra certainly has his work cut out for him... the Akademiya breathing down his neck on the one hand, and a tireless "boss" watching his every move on the other... I honestly wonder how he ever manages to unwind.
- DehyaAbout Dehya
Word of the kind-hearted Flame-Mane reached my ears long ago. It's not every day you hear of mercenaries willing to spend that kind of money on raising a child... And if the rumors are true, the power in her gauntlets has some ties to King Deshret, too... That's life in the desert of Sumeru for you. Things that seem completely unrelated turn out to be connected by unseen threads — and then one day, when people least expect it, the tangled web of complexity bursts out into the open.
Anyway, it sounds like Dehya's done pretty well for herself. I hear she managed to get hired by a nice wealthy family.
- AinoAbout 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.
- LaumaAbout Lauma
Our pure and merciful Lady Moonchanter... So kind, so gentle, and full of compassion for all. It's no wonder that people are drawn to her. Even the local wildlife can't help but nuzzle up against her hand as they walk by... But don't get too close, or you might just wake up one day to find she's charmed you into embracing a whole new religion...
Oh, I see... She's won you over already, hasn't she?
- FlinsAbout Flins
It is often said that politeness is the most effective means of keeping strangers at bay. I guess that makes Mr. Flins a master of the art of social distancing. He wears his etiquette like a suit of shining armor — impeccable, impenetrable, hiding whatever lies beneath. Don't get me wrong, I pride myself on being a tactful friend, and I know how to smile and play along. But whether Mr. Flins is a Lightkeeper or a fae, from Nod-Krai or Snezhnaya, it makes no difference to me. First and foremost, we are friends, and the foundation of friendship... is trust.
- JahodaAbout Jahoda
Jahoda is the most capable — and frankly, the most valuable — of the Curatorium's employees. Without her, the whole place would surely grind to a halt. Yes, she can be reckless and proud, but she is also brave and kind. Some might call her immature, but I see that as a blessing. After all, once you've reached maturity in life, it's all downhill from there... heh, and I'm counting on her to run my errands for a few years yet.
- Traveler & PaimonAbout Us: Homeland
When people talk of their "homeland," they often speak with great nostalgia. But there is nothing in my past to remember fondly. If there is a glimmer of hope to be found, it lies in what has yet to come...
- Traveler & PaimonAbout Us: Inner Thoughts
Most people are incapable of hiding their true feelings. As long as I watch their faces closely, I can see right through them. And when I can't? That's when Thoth's little blessing comes in handy... Hah, just kidding. To this day, I've never met anyone I couldn't read like a book.
- IneffaAbout Nefer
Nefer is the head of the Curatorium of Secrets. She knows a lot of stories, not just from the past, but also about what's happening in the present — and some even say she can predict the future, too. Her mind must be a formidable database.
- AinoAbout 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?
- LaumaAbout Nefer
Clearly, we are different people with different ways of doing things, but I have never taken that to mean that we cannot get along.
No matter what, the light of the moon will always fall favorably upon her.
- FlinsAbout Nefer
Nefer's intuition is as sharp as a knife, and that is a knife that no one wishes to contend with. Fortunately, I don't make a habit of prying into other people's backgrounds. I can only hope she doesn't either.
- JahodaAbout Nefer
Nef's the best boss in the whole world! Hehe, not only does she pay me on time, she even covers food and board! I might be her only actual employee... No, wait, I almost forgot about Ashru! Though he's not exactly an employee, right? He's never even completed a single commission! Hmph! Can't have anyone freeloading... Next job, he's coming with me!
- IllugaAbout Nefer
Our operations in Nasha Town have become way smoother in recent times, and it's mostly thanks to the Curatorium of Secrets. It sure wasn't like this before, I'll tell you that. Before Miss Nefer arrived on the scene, it was like we were locked in a constant battle with the town's gangs, and it used to worry my old pops sick. Things have improved immensely since then, though. That said, Miss Nefer seems to love teasing me just as much as Mr. Flins does... and I have to admit, that can be a bit of a headache sometimes.
- VarkaAbout Nefer
The Northern Intelligence Network was a great help to our expeditionary force when we arrived in Nod-Krai. I intend to maintain our fruitful collaboration going forward — even thought of a codename for myself: "Lupus Majoris"! Huh? Pretty cool, right?
- LinneaAbout Nefer
Anyone who's active in Nod-Krai is bound to end up crossing paths with the Curatorium of Secrets eventually. Miss Nefer is incredibly efficient — you won't find a more reliable partner than her. But I'm actually more interested in her cat than her intel. Ashru, oh Ashru... you are no ordinary kitty, that's for sure...
- Traveler & PaimonAbout the Boss of the Curatorium of Secrets
Paimon: The boss of the Curatorium of Secrets, huh? Now there's a conundrum...
Traveler: Yeah... Nefer does seem pretty mysterious.
Paimon: That's true, but what Paimon really meant was... Don't you think it's possible that the real boss is actually... Ashru the cat?
Traveler: Huh? What are you basing that theory on?
Paimon: Well, 'cause it's like how the boss of Komore Teahouse is Taroumaru!
Paimon: And if so... Hehe, maybe Ashru has some treasure hidden behind the counter, too!
Traveler:Ahh, treasure. So that's what this is about. But what does secret treasure have to do with whether Ashru is the boss or not?
Paimon: Simple! The boss usually earns the most out of all the employees, so the boss's treasure is bound to be the most valuable of them all!
Traveler: Heh, there's always "value" in Paimon's insights.
Traveler: But I'm afraid to say that all the available intel points to Nefer being the real boss. So why don't you just go ask her what treasure she has?
Paimon: What? No way, not a chance! ...Ugh, never mind, then.
Traveler: Hmm? Why the sudden change of heart?
Paimon: Well, obviously 'cause...
Paimon: ...Paimon's too scared.
Paimon: Paimon gets so nervous around her. When Nefer looks you in the eyes, it feels like she's gazing right into your soul... Paimon's gut tells her that she's one of those people you should never, ever get on the wrong side of...
Traveler: I'm with you there. We should play it safe... Let's go back to plan A, and see if we can figure out where Ashru's treasure is hidden.
Paimon: Aha! So YOU were after Ashru's treasure this whole time, too!