#{🎼❚ ♩♬♫}���VERSE: GENSHIN IMPACT❚

[innocence-impulse]

"Relax, let me take care of everything." - Mahendra

@diverse-hearts-ocs 🧊 Care and control

Embarrassing yet relieving his presence was to her, but still, Alice didn't want anyone to interfere with her so-called problems. She didn't want anyone to get involved, but it seems that the new acquaintance just came to her aid without a second thought. She closed her eyes in disbelief, trying to resist his help stupidly.

«N-no! G-go away! I...I don't need anyone's assistance!...»

Attempting to get away, Alice felt a sudden pain in her body, and her attempt to get up failed, and she ended up in the man's hands again. She won't use the second chance to free herself, though, it didn't seem like he tried to withhold her. Hissing quietly, she bit her lip, intrusting herself into his hands for a while. And no, she didn't want to show how grateful she was --- at least, for now.

«...now, don't that let you think that I trust you! I just have no other choice now! And I won't stay in debt!»

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Now look at this woman smiling and grinning, trying to make fun of her! It's getting harder to hold herself back, but for the sake of William's reputation she holds herself back, and also --- the fact she's one of the fatui harbingers it'll be very dumb to try and attack her, and she understood it well.

Nevertheless, Alice could barely keep up with the growing rage, which shows in her body changing as well. Once in a while, she didn't worry about it as much as she usually does, though revealing her true nature is risky nonetheless.

Alice's hands weren't revealing the ice, but her fingernails sharpened a bit too as if she was getting ready to fight, but in fact, she knew she stood no chances against one of the fatui harbingers, let off that she's the fourth, almost one of more powerful of them all.

«...it just seems you don't know. And if you don't know, why don't tell me so?»

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@dottirium

An unfortunate day for her started from the very morning: first she couldn't find her father anywhere, and then her body felt weird. The potion wasn't around either --- strangely, as if someone could take it and Alice left with no choice but to go out looking for him.

However, when she gets out of the room she was staying in (which her father told her not to leave under any circumstances), suddenly one of her legs feels awfully heavy for some reason, and she can't walk any further.

«...»

Ah, it seems there's a person passing by, but she's hesitant to ask for help. This second she understands is that her leg is actually getting colder, covered in some kind of ice crust. Trying not to panic, Alice tries to move, but to no avail, as well as she tries to hide the discomfort she feels from the stranger approaching ahead.

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[ CROWN ]:          having created a flower crown, the sender carefully places it atop the receiver’s head. - Columbina

@ever-winter 🌨 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒.

It's so so very rare Alice is willing to let someone touch her, but different from the girl she met recently. She hasn't sensed any danger (unless her intuition tricks her), making a small attempt to intrust herself in the girl's hands. At least, she seemed like a kind and compassionate person, and it's nothing still that might indicate overwise.

Alice gasps at the sensation of a slight touch, then smiles softly but still a bit alert. No one had ever come this close to her or touched her (since they knew of her true nature, and were mostly scared to do so), and it softened her that the girl was brave enough not to only get so close to her, but also give the flower crown.

Even if Alice is afraid to touch the flowers, since they can wither because of her powers, she is still very grateful, and her cheeks spark with a hardly noticeable blush.

«...Thank you. This flowers are very beautifull.»

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@scarlxtleaves cont. Childe

The weather was refreshing, and there was no heat which could be dangerous for her health and even her life, so she decided to swim. However, as she went in the direction of the nearby pond, suddenly, she heard screaming (she could swear!) and ran towards the sound. She hid very well, it's been a bit easier with her abilities to cover, but...

The scenery she saw was so terrible, she stiffed in place for quite a while. This guy, she remembered him. No, it surely was a mistake, just her sight and imagination toying with her. Still, she chooses to escape the scene while she can do so since the fatui agents busy with something else --- alas, there's nothing she can do for the dead.

Alice dashed so fast, she would overheat if it had been daylight. She couldn't afford to use gliding, especially when she was the one who ran away, trying to leave no trace behind. What she just saw, however, didn't leave her mind, and the only thing distracting her was a sudden burst of fresh cold air. Ah, she's finally reached the place of her destination, it seems. Now she could swim as long as she wants while preparing herself to depart for the Fontaine.

She had just got out of the water when the man approached. Truly what a coincidence indeed to meet each other at such a late hour, at the shore. Unfortunately, by the time they meet, she looks distressed, and can't hide the anxiousness. She was a very impressionable girl, and now when she sees him once again, those memories are refreshing in a blink of an eye. Though shaking visibly, she collects the remains of bravery, while dressing up, not even bothering to remove the wet clothes.

«I was swimming! If something, it's you're the one who seems to find me in nowhere! I was minding my OWN business!»

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It wasn't as though he celebrated anything these days, but that didn't mean that he wasn't aware of what time of year it was or the importance that it held to others. He felt as though the best way to try and express his gratitude for the girl's prescience was a gift from his homelands, though at the same time he hoped it was vague enough not to be recognised as such from others. "I may not celebrate this holiday, but I can still give you a treat", the once King hands over a carefully wrapped box that shimmers like the stars at night. Inside, lays a silver necklace, a token of his feelings, "...it reminds me of home...as you do, at times...".

@diverse-hearts-ocs ❄️ Unprompted!

An unexpected gift made Alice confused but in a good, pleasurable way. The holiday spirit was everywhere: nothing surprising in that she considered this time of the year particularly the best one, since chilly winds and frosty weather made her feel wonderful, and a bit homesick as well.

«Oh!»

Her smile is humble without the usual awkwardness she had before. Though she couldn't blush, her skin became a bit more frosty, and her breath became visible, indicating her intense embarrassment, but in a pleasurable way. She didn't shy away from displaying her true self when in front of him, it already tells a lot.

«I-I'm so happy to hear it! And i-is it really for me?...»

Still, though glad, she stayed a bit embarrassed by this gift, whilst she didn't know how to think of it. A simple desire to show adoration? She wasn't used to presents, since the only ones who gave them to her were her parents, especially her father, and primarily on her birthdays.

«I-It's very pretty...but, you're giving it to me just because of the holiday? Right?»

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"hey, it's alright to let it out." (from Idyia)

@primowishes ☃️ when it gets hard || sentence starters.

Let it out? How could she do that? Telling everyone the truth about what she feels every time the sun comes out, sharing the true feelings of not being like anyone else, and how it feels when almost everyone is afraid of your abilities, even if you mean no harm?

«...I'm...uh.»

Now given the possibility to finally reveal herself, she's speechless for some time before deciding to start talking again. This topic would be uncomfortable, if not the other person's cherished behavior. Her voice shivers as she is about to confess, feeling somewhat safe because of sensing the possibly inhuman nature of another.

«I don't know how to tell you about this. But... I'm not a human. At least, not precisely. Allow me to demonstrate.»

Reaching out one of her hands, Alice let her skin become blue with ice consuming it, though only half. While she exhales, and her frozen breath can be seen clearly around her, she makes eye contact with Idiya as if silently permitting her to touch it if the girl gets curious and expresses the desire to do so.

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"The only way for you to influence this situation is to tell me what I want to know right now and deny me the pleasure of extracting it from you." ( cyno )

@xheartpages 🌨️ Unprompted!

An awkward yet stunning feeling recalled by this men's demenaour to the point she wishes to flee, but it's too late now. At least if she tried, maybe she'd suceeded and hide away, buying some time.

However, Alice understood quite well she stood no chance against those who had electro-vision at this point: all of them, as she could have noticed, had a huge speed, and not even if she used the ice path to run faster she wouldn’t succeed.

«...so what exactly do you want me to tell?»

Alice whispers in an answer, that kind of whisper like if one caught in the middle of a blizzard. Of course, she needs to keep her emotions bottled up, so as not to suddenly reveal her true nature. She also has to speak the truth now, but it's not like she has any strategy or plan unless she knows for sure what kind of information this man is after.

«...after all, I'm at your service, General Mahamatra.»

Alice felt trapped, and as much as she wished to get rid of that feeling, she couldn't let others know too much, guarding William's secrets the best she could. Choosing to show false obedience, she hopes that will deceive him so she won't have the need to uncover any of her father's research records.

[innocence-impulse]

Well, he was right, even if she wouldn't outright admit it out of spite. Alice's reaction might be quite understandable due to her being constantly under the threat of being caught, or misunderstood by others after discovering her nature. Overall, it's a hard time for her, honestly. But, right now, she has an actual person who's not afraid, not outraged and is trying to reach out to her. Shouldn't she be happy about it?

«W-Well...»

Even if she is, she can't accept it fully yet. She's been in survival mode for too long now. Not to the point of being in a constant rage, or being blinded by it, though, she can see through his concern and recognize it as one. However, she's a bit far away from admitting it. The one thing she's admitted is that she's indeed intent to do out of all the options she has.

«...of course, I do. »

Hence it's so hard for her to demonstrate the weakness she has, but, because it's between them two, she's not that eager to become enraged. She's softening even more just to show first she's ready to cooperate, though it's hard for her to tell it directly.

«...and I want. But if we work together, that's just to get out of here. Don't think it'll make us friends or something like that. Just to get out of here, no more, no less. »

[innocence-impulse]

"Stay out of it. It's nothing to do with you." - Garth

@diverse-hearts-ocs ⛸️ Threatening Sentences, Vol. 1

Staying out? No, that's merely an option for her, especially now, when her father's traces were getting more clear. Giving up made no sense, if she sees the aim so much clearer than before.

«I...wait. It has something to do with my father. I can't stay out of this.»

The confusion in her voice is swiftly replaced with cold as if one ended up in a snowstorm. Her true nature, the element she relates to, shows up now very clearly. However, Alice doesn't have intentions to freeze him, but she deems to use force if she needs to clear the path.

«So to make it clear, I'm not afraid. If it's even a thin chance leads to me finding him at last, I don't care what may happen to me. It's my business now too. You can't stop me from investigating further.»

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"let's go for a walk together. where do you wanna go?"

@ojustice ❄ when it gets hard

It's hardly believable that Lady Furina herself is suggesting to take a walk. Why was she taking the lead? As far as Alice learns about her, she seems distant, and with her guard most of the time, so Alice doesn't know if it's some kind of a trap or a sincere move from hydro archon.

«I...I guess we could if that's what you want, Lady Furina. I'll be honoured to accompany you.»

A shiver is heard in her voice, but nonetheless, Alice wouldn't have the power to reject the offer. Furthermore, the sun goes down, so she shouldn't worry about changing her elemental looks in front of someone. And thus, she finished her work for the day, so she could afford a walk.

«I don't know any particular place in Fontaine yet, unfortunatelly. I much prefer swimming over walking...but,all in all, I don't have actual preferences!»

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"sleep fixes a lot of stuff. it's like emptying garbage cans in your brain." (from Lynette)

@primowishes ❄ when it gets hard

Lately, Alice's sleeping schedule messed up because of the mechanism she was building up. She couldn't allow herself to rest before she finished or at least get closer to the result she wished for. But, in truth, she was so tired, she could barely keep her eyes open, still resisting hard the desire to sleep.

«Huh?»

Was it her imagination, or was it really a cat girl before her? Well, Teyvat was full of wonders, so she wasn't at all surprised. Moreover, Alice feels like she's seen this particular girl somewhere before, but she was with a cheerful boy.

Perhaps she'd seen them both on the streets of Fontaine performing something like magic tricks, and she never believed street magicians. Anyway, she's too sleepy to remember clearly. Though, despite her own condition, she answers, as she suppresses a yawn.

«I'll get to rest when I finish the project I'm working on. I can't stop in the middle apparently. »

[innocence-impulse]

Alice knew that she differed from everyone since early childhood, or at least, did suspect it. Nonetheless, when Alice learned about some people being able to control elements, she was very intrigued. However --- they all controlled it by something called vision. Alice never put too much thought into it, though now she regrets it; maybe she should, then no one would get any interest in her being visionless.

«...normal people can walk in daylight and under the sun. I can't even come in the sunlight in the slightest.»

Only when the sun shows in the winter, does Alice witness it, but she could never dream of sunbathing. If she was somewhere warmer, Alice knew what would happen to her: first, her skin might become some kind of crisp, and then, if she didn't leave instantly --- she might start to melt. And what she wished the most, was not to fear the sun and to be able to experience its warmth if nothing else.

«I am the definition of an ice, in a sense. So, what do you think will happen to me if I dare to come into the daylight?»

@ever-winter

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"if you need a breath of fresh air or a change of scenery, i know a place we can go." - Arle

@ever-winter ❄ when it gets hard

Despite Alice knowing it was useless to seem strong for Arlecchino, she still tried to show the tough surface but gave up way too fast. She tried to encourage herself that sometimes experiments go wrong, and others might blow up (likely, it wasn't the case), but still couldn't help feeling a bit down about this.

«...perhaps it's a good idea.»

It's not like they shared any specific strong bond yet, however, Alice sought the harbinger to be someone who has the upper hand, older and more experienced. That wasn't the first time Arle was there for her, and she already starts to build trust in the woman. A long heavy sigh followed as she decided to speak again.

«Do you have something in mind? I'm not sure what could distract me after such an evident failure.»

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🛏️ - Mahendra

@diverse-hearts-ocs ❄ My muse is sick and refusing to rest.

Maybe trying to resist happened to be useless from the very beginning --- she truly needed a rest after being in the abyss, trying to discover the notebook's whereabouts. Still, she doesn't want to, because she wishes to try out the knowledge she got recently, and doesn't have the patience to wait.

«I-I'm okay! I'm fine! I'm not a human, I don't need rest! And I don't have time for this as well!»

Unsure if it convinced him, Alice was hard to reassure as well. Of course, lack of rest might not harm her as it would a human, but it could influence at stabilizing of her powers should she need to use them at any point. Also working in this state won't be as resulting as if she'll rests for a while, but she doesn't want to spend time on nonsense from her point of view.

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"hey. you look tired. you alright?" (from Emma)

@primowishes ❄ when it gets hard

Alice stayed in the sun for far too long this time, but she barely had a choice: she needed to sell the inventions to make money, though if she didn't need to eat much, she needed ingredients, and not all of them was easy to find in the wild. Also, she needed to pay for the house, and for studying one of the scientists she met agreed to give her.

«..?»

It's strange, but the girl she passed by asks her about her well-being, making her smile softly. The drops of sweat(or, rather, water) streaming down her face, she's especially vulnerable at the moment. In this state, her abilities couldn't be use if an enemy suddenly appears, and she swings from side to side a little, which speaks without words about how exhausted she truly is.

«Ah, yes, I'm tottally fine. There's no reason to worry. »