#//They know Zhongli would be able to help pick out only the Finest things; and the celebrations there are utterly beautiful

[dutybcrne]

Lumine has mulled over the idea of finding love in someone in Teyvat and settling down with them, especially after getting to know certain people. She’s aware it’s an exceedingly self-indulgent idea, esp since she doesn’t KNOW if she’ll choose to stay in Teyvat once she gets through to Aether ( if they have to leave Teyvat to keep the Abyss’s influence away from him, so be it ). But she genuinely has thought it over and imagined not only what wedding she’d like, but also what life there would be like for her and her spouse, where she would like to spend their married lives at.

[teyvatdreams]

love langauges.

what they crave, what they show towards you; bursting at the seams with love and affection.

a/n: writing for ayato was hard since we hardly know anything abt his personality (or at least i don’t) so apologies if his part isn’t up to par 😭

quality time

all albedo wants is to be with you. even if it’s just you and him in his lab, comfortable silence filling the air, that’s fine with him. it’s your aura that he craves, the way you make everything feel. if he’s having a bad day, being with you is the cure he needs. being in dragonspine all the time can really take a toll on someone, but with the warmth you bring, he is positive that you’re no match for the bitterly cold mountain. the way you attentively sit and watch him as he works on experiments, your eyes shining as if every word leaving his mouth is the most interesting thing you’ve ever heard makes albedo feel loved, something he never knew he needed.

xiao is still unsure about a lot of things, but one thing he is sure of is that he loves you. he loves being around you. he isn’t exactly comfortable with physical touch or putting his thoughts into words yet, so he is thankful that you’re okay with just being in his presence. his days have become more exciting; his first and last thought everyday is about you. sometimes he worries that you’ll get tired of exploring liyue with him or sitting atop wangshu inn by his side, but once he sees your face and your excitement to just be with him, his worries are washed away.

gift giving

a bottle of dandelion wine at your doorstep, intricately wrapped in red ribbon, gently placed in a basket at your doorstep. bottles of only the finest apple cider in all of teyvat delivered by a trusted adventurer who ensures that the bottles have arrived unscathed, this is how diluc ragnvindr shows his love and appreciation. a shy smile spreads across his face whenever you thank him for the gifts. “it’s my pleasure. i’m glad you enjoyed the gifts,” he’ll say coolly, but his chest blooms with warmth that he’s never felt before, much different from the heat of his pyro vision that makes him so passionate about his love for you.

truthfully, you aren’t sure how tartaglia comes up with his gifts. they’re thoughtful, for sure, but it seems like everything is imported from a different nation. he claims it’s because he travels all around teyvat, but how does he have the time? everytime you go a few days or weeks without seeing him, he returns with a gift for you to apologize for being gone, or just because he thought of you when he saw whatever trinket he returned with. seeing your face light up whenever you see him return, souvenir in hand, is the highlight of his day.

“ah, yes, the payment… just put it on wangsheng funeral parlor’s tab, as usual.”

zhongli certainly has expensive taste, all of which is for you. jewelry made out of noctilucous jade or cor lapis, osmanthus wine of the highest quality, lavish meals at the restaurants of liyue are all things that zhongli has treated you to, simply from the kindness of his heart. he truly believes you deserve only the best things that life has to offer, and if he is able to provide you with them, he is sure to do just that.

physical touch

his arm around your shoulder, your hand in his, draping his arms around your shoulders as he stands behind you, this is what itto needs. feeling your skin against his makes everything feel okay. plus, he can’t help himself. he just loves being so close. he doesn���t care if you’re in public, he will be attached to you at the hip. he doesn’t care if the rest of his gang pick on him and say he’s whipped. because he loves you the most, and doesn’t care who knows it. (honestly, he wants everyone to know how much he loves you.)

as the general of an army, who would have known gorou loved something as intimate as physical touch so much? whether he was the one holding your hand or scooting just a bit closer so your bodies were touching when you sat next to him, or if you were the one rubbing his shoulders when he got too tense or grooming his tail before you both went to sleep, he loved it all. after taking care of his troops all day, he finds solace in feeling cared for by you.

maybe you realized dainsleif was touch-starved before he did. the expression on his face the first time you gently grabbed onto his hand in an attempt of reassurance was a once in a lifetime thing - as if everything had fallen into place, and for a moment, everything was okay. from that moment forward, dainsleif always had to be close to you.

acts of service

it’s no secret that thoma loves to care for others. he’s friendly and easy-going, and loves to give back to everyone. if you happen to voice even the slightest problem you’re having to him, he will go out of his way to help you figure things out. he couldn’t imagine being able to go about his day when he knows you’re feeling troubled. not only that, but he’ll get up early to make breakfast for you and take care of household chores while you’re out so you can come home to relax by his side.

behind ayato’s mysterious shell, he is kind and inspires everyone around him. you often helped the yashiro commission with events and never expected anything in return, so you were surprised to notice that ayato showed his face around you more often, helping you with your duties and even inviting you to drink boba with him after a long day of hard work. you were thankful for the kindness he showed you.

words of affirmation

all kazuha needed was someone to remind him that things would be okay, and he was overjoyed when he realized that person was you. after particularly hard days of traveling that exhausted him or days when his thoughts got the best of him, it was always you who helped him feel better. even after months of your words uplifting his spirits, kazuha wasn’t tired of it. just hearing your voice, promising to stay by his side, was enough to make everything he had done in the past feel worth it.

something kaeya can’t seem to shake is the feeling that he doesn’t belong. it may seem like he is confident, but only because it’s an easy way to hide the insecurities he just can’t seem to get rid of. his feelings were not easy to get out of him, so when kaeya finally does decide to open up, it’s a big deal. you were upset to hear that he felt the way he did, so you gave him some advice and gave him some words of reassurance. you yourself didn’t think much of it, but your words stuck with him. he put his trust in you, and would seek you out whenever something was troubling him.

[husbandohunter]

Boys over flowers [Genshin Impact/Various x Reader] Part 2

Not everything had to be about fighting. Ahem Childe.

Genre: fluff, angst(?)

Characters: Zhongli, Childe, Albedo, Xiao

{Zhongli}

Out of all the bountiful possessions in the land he carved with his very own hands, the glaze lily had always been his favourite.

This flower was a nostalgia stained with time. As much as he loved them, the love he felt was more of a bittersweet sadness if anything. The loss of a friend, his mentor, someone he cherished so deeply, all of it was held into a single glaze lily.

Once as Morax, now as ordinary Zhongli, in those 6000 years he had seen it all. Even his grief for Guizhong faded into a memory.

Sometimes Zhongli felt like he was reading from a story book. Detatched while staring through an omniscient standpoint. It seems that his infinite years brought both experience and lonliness along the way.

"Zhongli? What are you staring at?"

But not when he was with you.

The glaze lily went on many journeys when he met you

He remembers the first encounter on a sunset night just as the petals  were about to bloom. You were there, crouched down, staring into his golden eyes.

“This is for you! Not many can be fully matured like this so make sure to take good care of it,” You held it out to him and he takes the stem out of your hold.

“A parting gift, I appreciate your thoughtfulness,” Zhongli sees it as a sign of a new contract, “It seems you possess a good eye when you were selecting them.”

He remembers the bouquet you presented during his birthday, the garland you placed on his head when he was reading, the vase by his desk always filled to the brim whenever you’d pay a visit to his parlour.

He remembers how the blue petals scattered across the floor the day you two married, everywhere he went so did this flower. Everytime he saw this flower, he thought of you.

Was it okay to feel like this? No one can ever replace Guizhong, was it okay to love again even when this being was much more perishable than she was? Zhongli was use to the experience of tragedy and loss as it was part of life.

Ah, so this must be what it feels like to live like a mortal.

To cherish every passing moment knowing that it won’t last forever. He will embrace it to the end. 

Old memories that were once dust rose from the soil, now reborn into a new beginning. Your curious gaze leans closer to his profile, sitting side-by-side under the blankets of your shared bed, the corners of his lips lift into a small smile.

“I’m only reminiscing, my dear. You don’t need to worry for me.” He kisses your forehead and tucked you to bed. The candle now blown out as his arms wrapped around your waist while spooning from behind.

Zhongli closed his eyes, knowing if he dreamt of a garden full of glaze lilies, there will be no sadness behind it.

{Childe}

Mother fucker would try to turn this into a sparring session.

This is why you NEVER invite Childe. If the valley were the air nomads, Childe was the fire nation. He’d stomp his muddy shoes in front of you just to get your attention simply because he knows it will piss you off.

An angry s/o means a potential fight. Win win situation.

Thus, no one blamed you for giving him a cold shoulder after that.

“Aha, looks like I went a little too far, didn’t I? Alright alright, I’ll stop trampling on your flowers from now on, you have my word. So talk to me, okay? Please?”

Alas you spare him a glance, “Make that a pinky promise.”

He didn’t know you were so serious about gardening. The Feiyun commerce guild took greate pride in cultivating the finest silk flowers in all of Teyvat and you being from that guild held up that legacy. Even if Childe tries to buy back the ones he stepped on, nothing could match the quality of your work.

Needless to say, your little hobby became a normal thing, Childe was very chaotic in nature so something more calm was nice to mediate that attitude. You taught him how to water plants, place the fertilizer and knowing which ones to pick.

But let’s be real, florist Childe isn’t that far-fetched because he is 10/10 waifu material.

Then Teucer comes in and tags along. He wanted to take some silk flowers back to Tonia until Childe informed him they’ll wilt on their way to Snezhnaya. 

“Aww, that’s too bad,” he would say while pouting, “Then I’ll give them to you big sister (Y/n)!”

“How sweet, you’ll be quite the charmer when you’re all grown up, Teucer. Maybe even better than your big brother.”

“Come on now, babe. You know that’s impossible.”

You twirled the silk flower right under your nose, the playful tone never leaving your voice, “Oh really? You and Teucer both share the same genes so yes, it is a possibility.”

An amusing glint dances in the ocean of his gaze as he gleefully remarks, “Well if you put it that way, I think Teucer would be at a very big disadvantage.”

“What do you-”

Before you could finish, Childe covers Teucer’s eyes and leans over to steal a sinful kiss, sliding his tongue inside. He purposely brushed his lips over yours after parting, completely satisfied by your flustered expression.

I love this bastard

{Xiao}

Hip hip hooray for having both Qiqi and Xiao in your party. Must be fun collecting their ascension materials.

“Adeptus Xiao!”

Your dumbass fell off the high cliff while obtaining the violet grass, Xiao yeets in from nowhere and caught you from death’s clutches.

Shall I mention that this had happened TWICE already?

Xiao carries you to safety and gently settles you down to your feet. He shot you the sharpest and most deadpan look he could muster because actions speak louder that words, he was trying to make a point.

You gave him a weary smile as the violetgrass batch limps in your hands along with the qingxins.

“I can hardly fathom how utterly stupid and moronic you can actually be. What did you think would happen when you tried to pull off that stunt? That you’d suddenly grow wings and be able to fly?”

His harsh words put you back into your place like a scolded child, “I’m sorry...I just wanted to help...”

Mah man does not watch what he says and always end up guilty. Your kicked puppy look is really going to be the death of him. He means well, just harsh when it comes to your well-being.

“Fine, give me those. I’ll take care of it.” He wouldn’t allow you to retort, he just took them from your hands and left without a word.

Let’s just say that Xiao isn’t the best when it comes to handling flowers as he would handle monesters, his touch isn’t the most delicate either and would prefer to get the job done fast. 

Sometimes he’d pull the roots our along with it, dirt and mud dripping from the bottom of the stem. Or the opposite. He pulls too hard and the stem just SNAPS and you’re left with just the blossom. 

“Does it matter? They’re only ingredients as you’ve said.”

That gave you a perfect excuse to teach him the ways of gardening and just be more delicate overall. 

At first he didn’t understand why humans were so meticulous about these things but when he saw a man present a bouquet to his wife, Xiao began to reconsider his methods. He doesn’t undersand mortal traditions as much and sticks to something simple and classy.

Don’t be surprised when you find a bunch on your desk for your birthday <3

{Albedo}

The sheer cold of dragon spine could naturally kill any botanical organisms aside from mints. The only flowers Albedo usually sees are the ones he artificially makes.

But being the genius he was, Albedo knew every variety of flowers to exist in the book. In this case, HE was the expert.

To him, the flower was the symbol of life. Albedo only knew the scientific facts of plant life and their natural functions, you on the otherhand were more familiar with the flower languages in a deeper meaning.

Today was a rare day where Albedo figured he’d step out of that freezing lab and conduct his research somewhere warmer, specifically Windrise where it’s quiet and away from the city.

“Dandelions may not be flowers but thei’re the main specialty of Mondstadt carrying the meaning of ‘freedom’! That’s probably how the Acting Grandmaster got her title.”

“Freedom...” He ponders, “I guess you cold say that.”

Albedo can’t understand why people would choose to associate meaning with plants. Where do their ideas come from? And why? Frankly, he can’t see the point in any of it. 

But at the same time, it made him happy to see you so enthusiastic about his research even if it wasn’t quite near the target. Albedo had always been so engrossed in his work and you’d just silently keep him company of the side, not many times where you both fot to nerd out on the same topic.

Emotions were still a mystery to him. It seems that even upon the most boring subjects, they don’t seem boring anymore when talking to his significant other. Soon enough, Albedo found himself putting his research aside and just listening to you talk. 

“And the Rose expresses romance and love. It’s common for lovers to give it to another during Valentines day.”

He hums cheekily, “Are you telling me that just to hint me to give one to you?”

“W-Well, I didn’t say that.”

He got nothing done. Perhaps his research can wait for another day, right now, he was more curious on what other meanings can a flower hold.

[insomniacrobyn]

Hi! Could I request a fluff alphabet for Scaramouche ( or Zhongli )?

tysm for your time ^^

Title: Fluff Alphabet W/ Zhongli

Reader: Gender neutral

A/N: I wish I could do Scaramouche but unfourtunatly I wasn't playing Genshin when he made appearance 😔. I was very sad when I realized. Also, my ask box is still open if anyone has requests maybe even more fluff alphabets.

A = Admiration (what do they absolutely adore about you?)

There are many things that Zhongli adores about you however he adores how kind and patient you are. Zhongli greatly admires how willing you are to help the people of Liyue. He finds whenever he sees you running around doing tasks for madame ping or the other citizens his heart just swells with pride at being able to call you his lover.

B = Body (what is their favorite part of your body?)

Zhongli adores your smile. As cheesy as that sounds it improves his day when he sees you smile. He loves seeing you smile when he arrives home from work or when he wakes you up in the morning and you give a soft smile to him.

C = Cuddling (how do they like to cuddle?)

Zhongli adores cuddling with you. He loves having you rest your head on his chest as he told you stories about his time as an Archon. However, sometimes he adores being the small spoon. This doesn't happen often, normally after he woke up in a cold sweat from a nightmare stemming back to the Archon war.

D = Dates (what does their ideal date with you look like?)

Zhongli's ideal date is taking you out for a meal that he would pay for when he remembers his wallet and then go for a walk with you around the harbor. The idle chit-chat that you two would share as you wandered the streets was always pleasant and greatly appreciated by Zhongli.

E = Emotions (how do they express emotion around you?)

At the beginning of the relationship, Zhongli was very much only showing you his best until he felt he trusted you enough. After that, Zhongli would express his emotions easily with you and be free from fear of judgment.

F = Family (do they want one? If they do, when?)

Zhongli would be lying if he didn't say he wanted to start a family with you. The way you interacted with the children of Liyue harbor only spurred this desire on. He could see himself spending the rest of his life with you. He didn't care if the kids were your blood or a child that you both adopted.

G = Gifts (how do they feel about gift giving? What are their habits when it comes to this?)

Zhongli does buy you gifts from time to time. However, he doesn't think that you can only express your love with material items. After all his love language is quality time and acts of service.

H = Holding Hands (when/how do they like to hold hands?)

Zhongli adores holding your hand. Anytime the two of you are seen in public you are holding hands. Zhongli rubs a circle on the back of your hand when you are walking. it also helps him not lose you on the busy market days of Liyue harbor.

I = Injury (how would they act if you got hurt?)

If you ever come back home from your commission injured Zhongli will go straight to taking care of you. He will not let you do anything no matter how minor it is. Zhongli claims that it is best that you rest as much as possible until you are 100% better.

J = Jokes (do they like to joke around with or prank you? how?)

Zhongli isn't one to pull pranks on you. However, Hu Tao pulls pranks on the two of you quite often so in a way that makes it up for the two of you.

K = Kisses (how do they like to kiss you?)

Zhongli's kisses are full of adoration. Whether it be the quick peck he gives you before he leaves home for work that's message is I love you and I will see you later. Or the kiss he would give you throughout the day out of impulse. Also, the kisses full of desperation and longing after you return from an especially long commission which always leads to more.

L = Love (how do they show you they love you?)

Zhongli's love languages are quality time and acts of service. He loves just spending time with you at home or in the harbor just your presence being so soothing to him. He also always goes out of his way to help or make you tea, just to see the smile that you would give him in return. However, none of this stops him from telling you how he feels he just prefers to show it.

M = Memory (favorite memory together?)

One of Zhongli's fondest memory of you is when he told you he was the geo Archon shortly after the rite of ascension. He feared how you would react. However, he was pleasantly surprised when you accepted it and told him that you wouldn't treat him any differently.

N = Nightmare (what is their worst fear?)

Zhongli's worst fear is the fact that he will more than likely outlive you. He doesn't want to go through the pain of losing someone he cares so deeply for again.

O = Oddity (what is one quirk they have?)

Zhongli always knows when something is amiss with you. Whether it is you are upset and trying to hide it from him or when you have a surprise planned for him. It is like he knows before he even sees you.

P = Pet Names (what do they like to call you?)

Zhongli is quite old-fashioned with names and tends to go with pet names like love and darling. However, he does call you my lily on rare occasions.

Q = Quality Time (how do they like to spend time with you?)

Zhongli quite enjoys just spending time with you curled up on the couch in your shared home with you on his lap your head resting on his shoulder as he tells you stories or as he reads. He also enjoys going to the market with you and just visiting different places in Liyue.

R = Rhythm (what song reminds you of them?)

Lose it by Oh Wonder reminds Zhongli of you. He doesn't really know why but when he hears it he thinks of you.

S = Secrets (how open are they with you?)

Once you and Zhongli have been in a relationship for a while he begins to become more and more open with you. This is of course after he knows you won't take advantage of his ex-archon status.

T = Time (how long did it take you to get together?)

Zhongli asked you out after he knew you for about ten months. He wanted to make sure that the emotions he was feeling were genuine and if they were was a hint that you reciprocated these feelings.

U = Upset (how do they act when you’re upset?)

Whenever you are upset Zhongli will do his best to help cheer you. Whether that be reassuring you that want someone had said about you was inaccurate. Or just giving you a shoulder to cry on. Zhongli was your anchor that kept you tethered to reality.

V = Vaunt (what are they proud of? Do they like to show you off?)

Zhongli is incredibly proud to call you his partner. He might not seem to be the one to show off but he wants to show you off as if you are the finest noctilucous jade in all of Teyvat.

W = Warrior (how do they feel about you fighting? Would they fight for you, beside you, etc?)

Knowing that you can hold yourself in a battle reassures Zhongli greatly however he does hate it when you do come back injured. Unfortunately, that comes with the nature of fighting. However, if Zhongli had to use his polearm to defend you he wouldn't hesitate to. He has watched so many people enter and leave his life that he will do anything to keep you in his for as long as possible.

X = X-Ray (how well are they able to read you?)

Zhongli is quite good at picking up on your microexpressions, to the point that you are like an open book to him at times. Nothing gets past him easily.

Y = Yes (how would they propose to you?)

Zhongli would 100% propose to you when the time is right. That time being two years into your relationship before he would propose to you he would take you on probably the nicest date he could think of. I can see him proposing to you during the lantern rite.

Z = Zen (what makes them feel calm?)

Having you run your fingers through Zhongli's hair after a busy day calms him down so quickly. Having you near him is like a massive relaxant itself. He finds that any problems that plagued his mind before are gone once he is with you.