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Troublesome Work is the first part of Lisa's Story Quest, Tempus Fugit Chapter: Act I - Troublesome Work.

Steps[]

  1. Find Lisa in the Library
  2. Talk to Lisa
  3. Talk to Marjorie about returning the library book
  4. Pick a souvenir for Lisa
  5. Talk to Sara about returning the library book
  6. Order a dish Lisa would like
  7. Sit down and dine with Lisa
  8. Talk to Donna and find out what happened
  9. Search for the book's elemental marks

Gameplay Notes[]

  • All item selections affect Lisa's responses, but have no other result on the storyline. For the most positive reactions:
  • During Step 6, the Invigorating Pizza option can only unlocked be if the player has at least one Invigorating Pizza (Jean's Special Dish). Invigorating Pizza obtained through Birthday Mail counts.‍[Does it need to be in Inventory, or does having it unlocked in the Archive count?]
    • To unlock the dialogue option, select "Steak," then return to the selection screen.

Dialogue[]

Quest Description

Librarian Lisa seems annoyed about her work...
(Talk to Lisa)
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 01.ogg Lisa: *yawn* If you're borrowing a book, please register it in the log. The restricted section is currently not lending any books...
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 02.ogg Lisa: Oh? It's you, little cutie.
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 03.ogg Lisa: It's so good to see you! More refreshing than a strong cup of tea in the afternoon.
Media:vo lslq001 2 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Clearly you're meant to be working, but you don't seem to have your heart in it at all...
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 04.ogg Lisa: I mean, other than Jean, who really works that earnestly anyways?
Others work hard too!
I do feel sorry for Jean always working so hard...
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 05.ogg Lisa: So did you have something you needed?
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 06.ogg Lisa: ...Or did you just come to see me?
I just wanted to see you!
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 06a.ogg Lisa: Ooh, a smooth talker. Not what I was expecting.
Ah... No, I don't think I had anything specific in mind...
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 06b.ogg Lisa: Nothing specific? You must just be here to see me then...
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 07.ogg Lisa: Hehe... Okay, I won't tease you any further.
Media:vo lslq001 2 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: So Miss Librarian, got any books to recommend?
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 08.ogg Lisa: Hmm... Recommended books... Sadly, everything I'd personally recommend is all in the restricted section, which we're not currently lending out.
Media:vo lslq001 2 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: What's with her ominous tone?
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 09.ogg Lisa: Oh, right. Would you be interested in checking out the Teyvat Travel Guide?
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 10.ogg Lisa: I think it would be quite helpful for you as travelers here.
Media:vo lslq001 2 paimon 04.ogg Paimon: Ooh! Sounds like it could be helpful!
Media:vo lslq001 2 paimon 05.ogg Paimon: Do you think we could take a peek?
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 11.ogg Lisa: I suppose I can try to find you a copy from the list...
Media:vo lslq001 2 paimon 06.ogg Paimon: Isn't that Lisa's job? What does she mean "I suppose"...?
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 12.ogg Lisa: Oh dear... That's unfortunate. Our copy is currently being borrowed. That said, it is now overdue...
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 13.ogg Lisa: Come to think of it, quite a few of our books are now overdue. I REALLY wish people would just return their books...
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 14.ogg Lisa: ...on time!
Media:vo lslq001 2 paimon 07.ogg Paimon: Whoa! Is Paimon imagining things, or does the air in here suddenly feel a lot more... electrified!?
It's giving me goosebumps!
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 15.ogg Lisa: Ugh... such a pain. I'm going out to bring those unreturned books back.
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 16.ogg Lisa: If you'd rather get your hands on that copy of the Teyvat Travel Guide sooner, you'd better come with me.
Media:vo lslq001 2 paimon 08.ogg Paimon: Lisa seems really scary right now, Paimon thinks it would be best if you answer her...?
Oh, ah, yes... YES!
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 17.ogg Lisa: You really are such a considerate cutie. Let's see, first we can go to...
Media:vo lslq001 2 lisa 18.ogg Lisa: The souvenir shop. It's called "With Wind Comes Glory." So let's meet there shortly.

(Talk to Lisa or Marjorie)
Media:vo lslq001 3 lisa 01.ogg Lisa: Traveler, you're here! Let's begin, shall we?
Marjorie, regarding the book you borrowed—
Media:vo lslq001 3 lisa 02.ogg Lisa: Hello Marjorie, any exciting new items in stock?
Media:vo lslq001 3 lisa 03.ogg Lisa: Why so surprised? Today is such a special day, it's only natural that I'd want a souvenir to remember it by.
Today is just an ordinary day...
Media:vo lslq001 3 lisa 03a.ogg Lisa: So it is... In that case, I declare this the "Day of"... the "Day of My Life I Wish I Could Get Back Because I Spent My First Ever Outing With Traveler Taking Them on an Annoying Errand."
Media:vo lslq001 3 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Don't you think that's a bit long?
What about the overdue library book?
Media:vo lslq001 3 lisa 03b.ogg Lisa: Since we came all this way, why don't we put our official business to one side for a moment?
Media:vo lslq001 3 lisa 03b 1.ogg Lisa: All work and no play makes life terribly mundane.
...So this is a date now?
Media:vo lslq001 3 lisa 03c.ogg Lisa: Ooh. Is that how you see it?
Media:vo lslq001 3 lisa 03c 1.ogg Lisa: I suppose there's nothing wrong with that... At your age, these kinds of fleeting fantasies are normal.
Media:vo lslq001 3 marjorie 01.ogg Marjorie: Haha... Well, if it's a souvenir you're after, you're in the right place. I'm sure you'll find something that strikes your fancy, Lisa.
Media:vo lslq001 3 marjorie 02.ogg Marjorie: Or could let your new friend pick something out for you... make it more of an occasion?
Media:vo lslq001 3 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Yes, yes! Let Traveler pick!
Alright then.
(Selection screen)
Media:vo lslq001 3 marjorie 03.ogg Marjorie: Take a look around, there's sure to be something she'll love. (Choose a gift for Lisa.)
What does Marjorie think? (Only appears after selecting "Voodoo doll," then returning to dialogue options)
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 01d.ogg Marjorie: Me? You're asking me? Erm... I feel like Lisa is the well-educated type.
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 01d 1.ogg Marjorie: Ah, that's right — I heard she enjoys items of historical interest.
(Returns to selection screen)
Bloomers
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 01a.ogg Marjorie: This pair? Soft, puffy, and very comfortable. Certain to make a little girl — well, in this case, a woman — look quite adorable.
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 01a 1.ogg Marjorie: After all, they're the same kind worn by toy dolls. They're practically a badge of cuteness.
Media:vo lslq001 4 lisa 01a.ogg Lisa: Bloomers? I'm sure to attract some strange looks if I dress up like a small child in public. Do you have some strange... hobby you're not telling me about?
(Proceeds to confirmation)
Ragged old scroll.
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 01b.ogg Marjorie: This is a historical relic retrieved from some ruins by one of the Adventurers' Guild.
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 01b 1.ogg Marjorie: Sure, there's a bit of wear and tear, but this thing in the painting must be well over a thousand years old... though it doesn't make much sense to me.
Media:vo lslq001 4 lisa 01b.ogg Lisa: My goodness... This is one of the three lost scrolls that make up the "Northern Border Wind Investigation"... What is it doing here!?
(Proceeds to confirmation)
 ??? (Voodoo doll.) (Unlocks upon returning to the selection screen after selecting Bloomers or Ragged Old Scroll)
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 01c.ogg Marjorie: This is the toy doll I was talking about earlier — doesn't she look lovely in those shorts?
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 01c 1.ogg Marjorie: Hmm... It does look a little bit terrifying, doesn't it? I wonder if you could find some other use for it...
Media:vo lslq001 4 lisa 01c.ogg Lisa: Voodoo doll? Have you lost your mind? What could I have possibly done to deserve this?
(Proceeds to confirmation)
 ??? (Rusty sword.) (Unlocks after selecting "What does Marjorie think?")
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 01d 2.ogg Marjorie: This is a new arrival. It took three Adventurers to carry this big boy back from the ruins where they found it.
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 01d 3.ogg Marjorie: It comes with a lot of history as well as a lot of weight.
Media:vo lslq001 4 lisa 01d.ogg Lisa: Hmm... You do have strange tastes. If this is your way of saying that you want to be my knight in shining armor, I'd rather you just say the words instead.
(Proceeds to confirmation)
Maybe later.
(Exits selection screen)‍[ver­i­fi­ca­tion need­ed]
(Confirmation)
Media:vo lslq001 4 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: You sure you wanna pick the <item>? Can't change again once you've made your mind up!
Yes
(Choose "Bloomers")
Media:vo lslq001 4 lisa 01a 1.ogg Lisa: *sigh* Well, if you insist... I will just use them as an extra pair of pajamas.
(Choose "Ragged old scroll")
Media:vo lslq001 4 lisa 01b 1.ogg Lisa: My my, you clearly know a treasure when you see it. This is a work of unparalleled significance for the research of ancient people's understanding of the elements. I will gladly accept it.
(Choose "Voodoo doll")
Media:vo lslq001 4 lisa 01c 1.ogg Lisa: It is said that the gift of a voodoo doll is certain to curse its recipient. Although, magic of this level certainly wouldn't have any effect on me.
Media:vo lslq001 4 lisa 01c 2.ogg Lisa: But you're probably innocent to such things. Since you're just a traveler, I will pretend that none of this ever happened.
(Choose "Rusty sword")
Media:vo lslq001 4 lisa 01d 1.ogg Lisa: I suppose it's not completely useless... I'll let Razor borrow it when it's time for his enhancement training.
No
(Returns to selection screen)
Media:vo lslq001 4 lisa 02.ogg Lisa: Goodness, is that the time? Marjorie, one last thing — about "The Legend of Vennessa"—
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 02.ogg Marjorie: Oh, so you're a fan of the gallant Lady Vennessa too? Why didn't you say so? I have all sorts of items I could recommend...
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 03.ogg Marjorie: For example, this lion's tooth pendant with Vennessa's name carved into it. It was once a medal awarded to a knight by the great lady herself!
Media:vo lslq001 4 lisa 03.ogg Lisa: ...
The library book you borrowed.
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 04.ogg Marjorie: Oh my goodness! I do apologize, I got so excited when you mentioned Vennessa.
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 05.ogg Marjorie: I didn't know that book was overdue. Even though I take it with me everywhere...
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 06.ogg Marjorie: I can't believe I didn't put two and two together as soon as I saw you here, haha... Here you go.
Media:vo lslq001 4 lisa 04.ogg Lisa: *sigh* Well, since you look up to Lady Vennessa so very much... Please be more punctual next time.
Media:vo lslq001 4 marjorie 07.ogg Marjorie: Yes, Lisa. I will be, Lisa.
Media:vo lslq001 4 lisa 05.ogg Lisa: Let's go and find the next overdue book.

(Talk to Sara)
Media:vo lslq001 5 sara 01.ogg Sara: Welcome to Good Hunter. Table for two?
Media:vo lslq001 5 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: THREE!
Media:vo lslq001 5 sara 02.ogg Sara: Oh, haha! My apologies... Please sit wherever you like and call me over once you're ready to order.
Media:vo lslq001 5 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: So we're gonna eat first and bring up the book situation later?
Media:vo lslq001 5 lisa 01.ogg Lisa: Why, of course. The stress of work really takes the pleasure out of eating, don't you think?
Media:vo lslq001 5 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: Work is that bad, huh?
(Dialogue ends, and Lisa walks over to a nearby table and sits down)
(Talk to Sara, optional)
Regarding Lisa's taste in food...
Media:vo lslq001 6 sara 01.ogg Sara: What does Lisa like to eat?
Media:vo lslq001 6 sara 02.ogg Sara: She's been here a few times with Master Jean for afternoon tea before. I think she normally orders something vegetarian.
Media:vo lslq001 6 sara 03.ogg Sara: A lady tends to eat cautiously on account of her physique, after all! On that note, I should probably be watching my own diet a little more...
(Talk to Lisa)
Media:vo lslq001 6 lisa 01.ogg Lisa: *yawn*... Why don't you order us something, Traveler? I'm ever so curious to know what your tastes are. (Pick a dish that Lisa will like)
Steak
Media:vo lslq001 6 lisa 02a.ogg Lisa: Good Hunter's signature dish. If it's what you want, I'll try anything once.
(Proceeds to confirmation)
Northern Smoked Chicken
Media:vo lslq001 6 lisa 02b.ogg Lisa: This seems like the sort of stable bar food you'd find at the tavern. It has an extremely strong flavor, so drinkers love it because they can actually taste it.
(Proceeds to confirmation)
Invigorating Pizza
Media:vo lslq001 6 lisa 02e.ogg Lisa: *gasp* It's like you read my mind... Do you have some magical powers you're not telling me about, Outlander?
(Proceeds to confirmation)
 ??? (Radish Veggie Soup) (Unlocks after selecting Sara's optional dialogue)
Media:vo lslq001 6 lisa 02c.ogg Lisa: I imagine that making a good vegetable soup takes good quality ingredients cooked in the right order at the right heat for the right length of time.
Media:vo lslq001 6 lisa 02c 1.ogg Lisa: At least, those are the principles that apply when one is making potions. But from what I've heard, soup-making was a popular pastime among the witches of the past.
(Proceeds to confirmation)
 ??? (Satisfying Salad) (Unlocks upon returning to the selection screen after selecting Radish Veggie Soup)
Media:vo lslq001 6 lisa 02d.ogg Lisa: Eating salad is like piling on more and more elemental power. Raw, unfettered energy applied indiscriminately, with no elegance or control.
Media:vo lslq001 6 lisa 02d 1.ogg Lisa: It's the first mistake all magic users make when they're learning. But then again... if one genuinely had so much pure elemental power that they could solve any problem they wanted... that would be a different matter entirely.
(Proceeds to confirmation)
Wait a moment...
(Exits selection screen)
(Confirmation)
Media:vo lslq001 6 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: You sure you wanna pick the <dish>? Can't change again once you've made your mind up!
Yes
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 01.ogg Lisa: Finished ordering? Sit here, let's dine together.
No
(Returns to selection screen)
(After sitting down)
You enjoyed a relaxing mealtime...
(If Steak was selected)
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 02a.ogg Lisa: Mm... beautifully tender and cooked to perfection. No wonder it's their signature dish. It's a shame I can't have more, but a witch must watch her physique.
(If Northern Smoked Chicken was selected)
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 02b.ogg Lisa: Hmm, such a potent aroma... It's almost suffocating. I never thought someone your age would go for a dish like this...
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 02b 1.ogg Lisa: I always had you down as a little cutie... Now I'm not so sure.
(If Radish Veggie Soup was selected)
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 02c.ogg Lisa: A fine choice! I'm pleasantly surprised.
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 02c 1.ogg Lisa: A truly enchanting dish, certainly a good fit for a witch. I am simply brimming with elemental energy after that.
(If Satisfying Salad was selected)
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 02d.ogg Lisa: The ingredients are fresh the Good Hunter certainly lives up to its reputation in that respect. Salad as a meal is a little bland, though — it always feels like there's something missing.
(If Invigorating Pizza was selected)
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 02e.ogg Lisa: Wow, Jean must have given you some pointers? Such extraordinary lengths to prepare for a delicious meal... I'd almost say that's cheating.
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 02e 1.ogg Lisa: I didn't know you and Jean got on so well. She used to make this for me once in a while too.
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 02e 2.ogg Lisa: As it happens, this is exactly what I was craving — the perfect treat after a tiresome day of work. You've outdone yourself.
Media:vo lslq001 7 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Oof... Paimon's so full...
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 03.ogg Lisa: Time is getting on. I suppose I should carry on with this ghastly thing called work.
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 04.ogg Lisa: Let's have a little chat with Sara about her library book.
(Scene transitions to Lisa and Traveler in front of Sara)
Media:vo lslq001 7 sara 01.ogg Sara: Would you like to order something else?
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 05.ogg Lisa: No thank you, we're quite satisfied. But I'm afraid I must ask you about "The Boar Princess"—
Media:vo lslq001 7 sara 02.ogg Sara: The Boar Brisket? I'm sorry, I think we took that off the menu.
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 06.ogg Lisa: ...
Media:vo lslq001 7 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: She means the book you borrowed!
Media:vo lslq001 7 sara 03.ogg Sara: Oh! Of course! I came straight to the restaurant after I borrowed it and completely forgot that I even had it.
Media:vo lslq001 7 sara 04.ogg Sara: I'm so sorry Lisa, I will bring it to the library myself as soon as I finish work.
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 07.ogg Lisa: Mm... Okay then. But make sure you don't forget this time.
Media:vo lslq001 7 lisa 08.ogg Lisa: Right, onto our next stop then, Traveler.

(Talk to Donna)
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 01.ogg Lisa: This is our final call for the day.
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 01.ogg Donna: Welcome...! Uh... c—couples are our specialty! Let me know what you'd like and I'll wrap them up nicely for you.
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 02.ogg Lisa: Ah yes... Now which book was it that has the line, "a date without flowers is a date without romance"?
Would you by any chance care for some flowers, milady?
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 03a.ogg Lisa: Why, it just so happens that I would, my kindest cutie.
No idea which book. Never even heard the line before.
Media:vo lslq001 8 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Ugh, Traveler. Take. The. Hint.
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 03b.ogg Lisa: Hehe, never mind, your ignorance is somehow rather adorable.
Media:vo lslq001 8 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Since you're here, and Lisa is here, and this is a flower shop... You might as well get a bunch of flowers, right? It only makes sense.
(Selection screen)
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 02.ogg Donna: Some flowers for Miss Lisa? What would you like? (Pick a kind that Lisa will like)
Dandelion
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 03a.ogg Donna: Dandelions are one of our classics, and a personal favorite of Miss Flora, the shop owner.
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 03a 1.ogg Donna: I know what you're thinking: Most flower shops don't sell dandelions, they're a nuisance to care for... Perhaps Miss Flora likes the sense of floating away to a faraway land that the dandelion evokes?
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 03a 2.ogg Donna: Come to think of it, Miss Flora herself gives people the same impression.
(Proceeds to confirmation)
Mist Flower
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 03c 2.ogg Donna: Mist Flowers? Over there in the corner... but don't touch them with your bare hands. You'll get frostbite.
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 03d.ogg Donna: You want them? You're sure? What an unusual choice...
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 03d 1.ogg Donna: It's just that Lisa seems to use Electro quite a lot. Things could get a little bit dangerous...
(Proceeds to confirmation)
What does Donna think? (Unlocks upon returning to the selection screen after selecting both Dandelion and Mist Flower)
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 03e.ogg Donna: You want my help? I don't know if I have the best taste in flowers... Why don't you go ask Miss Flora, the shop owner?
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 03e 1.ogg Donna: I couldn't help but notice the flower on Miss Lisa's hat though — I think it's a Rose.
(Returns to selection screen)
 ??? (Rose) (Unlocks after getting Donna's opinion)
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 03c.ogg Donna: These roses were bought from a traveling merchant a few days ago.
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 03c 1.ogg Donna: Miss Flora thought maybe someone would like them... This is the only bunch.
(Proceeds to confirmation)
 ??? (Cecilia) (Unlocks after getting Flora's opinion)
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 03b.ogg Donna: Ah, the Cecilia. Did Miss Flora recommend it to you?
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 03b 1.ogg Donna: This flower is a lot of effort to care for. I hope that I've been doing it right, otherwise they won't last long.
Media:vo lslq001 8 donna 03b 2.ogg Donna: But part of the Cecilia's charm is how precious and fragile each one is...
(Proceeds to confirmation)
I'll be back shortly.
(Exits selection screen)
(Talk to Flora, optional)
What kind of flowers does Lisa like?
Media:vo lslq001 8 flora 01.ogg Flora: You want to know what flowers to get for Miss Lisa?
Media:vo lslq001 8 flora 02.ogg Flora: We're not particularly close, but she strikes me as a classy lady!
Media:vo lslq001 8 flora 03.ogg Flora: Hmm... Yep, it can only be the Cecilia!
(Confirmation)
Media:vo lslq001 8 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: You sure you wanna pick the <flower>? Can't change again once you've made your mind up!
Yes
(Choose Dandelion)
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 04a.ogg Lisa: Dandelions? They actually sell dandelions?
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 04a 1.ogg Lisa: They have a refreshing scent, similar to the one Jean wears. Thank you.
(Choose Cecilia)
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 04b.ogg Lisa: Ooh la-la, such fine taste.
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 04b 1.ogg Lisa: This rare flower is only found in Mondstadt's very highest mountains.
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 04b 2.ogg Lisa: If only you had picked them for me with your own hands... They would have had twice the sentimental value.
(Choose Rose)
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 04c.ogg Lisa: I can see you put a lot of thought into this, have you ever heard of the Witch of Purple Rose before?
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 04c 1.ogg Lisa: I thought that after returning to Mondstadt I wouldn't have the chance to see fresh roses again.
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 04c 2.ogg Lisa: This seems like a good sign.
(Choose Mist Flower)
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 04d.ogg Lisa: Huh? These flowers are saturated with Cryo energy. They could be very dangerous for me.
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 04d 1.ogg Lisa: Don't you know what happens when Cryo meets Electro? *Tut-tut* You certainly haven't been doing your homework.
Media:vo lslq001 8 lisa 04d 2.ogg Lisa: Meet me at the library after work and I will give you some training on elemental reactions. If you still find it hard to memorize... Maybe I'll have you give you a little taste of what it feels like to superconduct.
No
(Returns to selection screen)
Media:vo lslq001 9 lisa 01.ogg Lisa: Okay, time to get back to business. Donna, do you know why we're here?
Media:vo lslq001 9 donna 01.ogg Donna: Back to business? My business is selling flowers!
Media:vo lslq001 9 lisa 02.ogg Lisa: *sigh* Once again, we see a total lack of respect for literature...
Media:vo lslq001 9 lisa 03.ogg Lisa: The Pale Princess and the Six Pygmies. Ring a bell?
Media:vo lslq001 9 donna 02.ogg Donna: Oh! Ahh, yes, well, what happened was... was...
Media:vo lslq001 9 donna 03.ogg Donna: Oh no, what am I gonna do?
Donna seems frantic.
What happened?
Media:vo lslq001 9 donna 04.ogg Donna: I... I lost the book.
Media:vo lslq001 9 lisa 04.ogg Lisa: ...
Media:vo lslq001 9 donna 05.ogg Donna: A while back, I realized it was almost due and I was getting ready to bring it back to the library.
Media:vo lslq001 9 donna 06.ogg Donna: But I couldn't find it anywhere. I looked for days — but nothing.
Media:vo lslq001 9 donna 07.ogg Donna: It's like somebody stole it... It should have been there, on my bedside table. Right where I left it.
Media:vo lslq001 9 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Uh-oh... Bet Lisa does some crazy things when she gets mad!
Media:vo lslq001 9 lisa 05.ogg Lisa: I heard that!
Media:vo lslq001 9 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Eek!
Media:vo lslq001 9 lisa 06.ogg Lisa: Well, if it really was stolen, Donna's done nothing wrong.
Media:vo lslq001 9 lisa 07.ogg Lisa: The blame lies with the book thief.
Media:vo lslq001 9 lisa 08.ogg Lisa: And their punishment will be three— No, ten times worse than stealing my book.
Media:vo lslq001 9 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: Like Paimon said! Totally crazy!
How do we find the lost book though?
Media:vo lslq001 9 lisa 09.ogg Lisa: Oh, don't worry about that. As long as I remain librarian, not a single book will go missing for good.
Media:vo lslq001 9 lisa 10.ogg Lisa: I put a unique elemental marker on each book. Our thief will have left a nice set of clues for us to follow.
Media:vo lslq001 9 paimon 04.ogg Paimon: When did Lisa start taking her job so seriously!? Paimon always thought she was a total slacker.
Media:vo lslq001 9 lisa 11.ogg Lisa: Hey sweetie, I've heard your elemental sensitivity is very strong... Why not see what you can do?
Media:vo lslq001 9 paimon 05.ogg Paimon: Elemental sensitivity? Oh! Paimon's got it!
Media:vo lslq001 9 paimon 06.ogg Paimon: Traveler, use your Elemental Sight to look for clues!

(Investigating the elemental mark)
Media:vo lslq001 11 lisa 01.ogg Lisa: Looking at the elemental traces, it does seem likely that the book was stolen.
Media:vo lslq001 11 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: So Donna didn't do anything wrong after all.
Media:vo lslq001 11 lisa 02.ogg Lisa: It's not from the restricted section, so it's hardly a book worth stealing.
Media:vo lslq001 11 lisa 03.ogg Lisa: Whoever wanted this book so badly had a strange fixation indeed.
Media:vo lslq001 11 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Hmm... so what do we do now?
Media:vo lslq001 11 lisa 04.ogg Lisa: The elemental traces are very faint, but I can tell that the thief took it beyond the city walls.
Media:vo lslq001 11 lisa 05.ogg Lisa: You must see it too, right, Traveler?
Media:vo lslq001 11 lisa 06.ogg Lisa: Let's follow the trail and have a little look where our thief was headed, shall we?

Trivia[]

  • Sumeru Rose, which was added to the game in Version 3.0 with the release of the Sumeru region, was likely designed with this quest's dialogue in mind. Donna states that their roses were purchased from a traveling merchant, while Lisa says she didn't expect to see fresh roses again "after returning to Mondstadt," indicating that the purple roses Lisa wears are not native to Mondstadt. Lisa's Character Stories reveal that before becoming the Knights of Favonius' Librarian, she attended Sumeru Akademiya for two years but returned to Mondstadt after graduation.

Other Languages[]

LanguageOfficial NameLiteral Meaning
EnglishTroublesome Work
Chinese
(Simplified)
麻烦的工作
Máfan de Gōngzuò
Troublesome Work
Chinese
(Traditional)
麻煩的工作
Máfan de Gōngzuò
Japanese面倒な仕事
Mendou-na Shigoto
Troublesome Work
Korean귀찮은 업무
Gwichaneun Eommu
Tiresome Work
SpanishUn trabajo problemáticoA Troublesome Work
FrenchTâche ingrateThankless Task
RussianРутинная работа
Rutinnaya rabota
Routine Work
Thaiงานแสนยุ่งเหยิง
Ngan Saen Yung-yoeng
VietnameseCông Việc Phiền Phức
GermanGroße AnstrengungenBig Efforts
IndonesianPekerjaan yang MerepotkanTroublesome Work
PortugueseTrabalho ProblemáticoProblematic Work
TurkishZahmetli İş
ItalianProblemi di lavoro

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