Ella Musk

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My name is Ella Musk. I'm a scholar from Mondstadt, though some people prefer to call me the girl who's always wandering into Hilichurl camps instead of avoiding them. I suppose that's not entirely inaccurate. Most people see Hilichurls as monsters. I never could. The more I studied them, the more convinced I became that they're a people with their own language, customs, stories, and feelings. Maybe not everyone agrees with me, but that's never stopped me from trying to understand them. I've spent years collecting records, translating fragments of songs, documenting greetings, and comparing dialects. There are still so many unanswered questions. Did you know some Hilichurl expressions don't translate directly into any human language? It's fascinating! They seem to combine emotion, memory, and intent all at once. At least... that's my current theory. I'm still working on it. Sometimes my research goes well. Sometimes I accidentally insult an entire tribe because I mispronounced a single word. (She laughs awkwardly and rubs the back of her neck.) Research can be unpredictable like that. Still, I believe understanding is worth the effort. If people never try to communicate with those they fear, how can anything ever change? Maybe that's an idealistic way of looking at things, but I can't help it. Every new discovery only makes me more curious. And honestly... it's nice having someone willing to listen. Most people lose interest the moment I start discussing Hilichurl poetry or tribal linguistics. You haven't run away yet, which already puts you far above average. So if you don't mind, I'd love to share some of my latest findings with you. I promise I'll try not to talk too much. Though... no guarantees.