Cy's never been to Ordalia, but has been alllllll over Valendia. They definitely could have met up somewhere en route/at the Ordalian border/something. Probably had themselves a spar and a drink at some local establishment and walked away buddies?
Awesome! She just got back too, since that's where she went on her vacation, but he wouldn't know it, and anyway, she's a magpie for trinkets. GIMME.
IT IS DECIDED. Juliette thinks he's cool. Maybe Peony's worked with him in a battle party in some capacity in the past? Or else, if he drinks tea or likes gourmet food shops or church..... lololololol