[ Estinien's words draw a slight frown from Thoma, who can't even imagine fighting a dragon let alone trying to learn from one. There are stories about their kind, and he knows the Traveler has encountered them, but he's never really seen one for his very eyes to have much experience about what they're like. ]

What made you change your mind about them? I know the region of Liyue in my world– their archon takes the form of a powerful dragon, and he's well-beloved by his people for his protection.

[ Although, he knows things had become dicey in that region after the last Rite of Descension... ]