[ Zhongli tilts his head, squinting some to get a better look at the picture. Unfortunately, the self-portrait scribbles were early in his journal keeper's artistic career, so it is difficult to tell if they are the same person. ]

Interesting.

Could there be another aspiring artist besides this Ferenan? If not, who might the owner of this tome be?

[ Another long thoughtful pause: ]

And it appears our gracious host was at some point adopted into such a family. I wonder from where...?

Ah, I'm afraid I have no answers to give. Only further questions.