#★ ~ CHARACTER SELECT: PAIMON

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【 𝙻𝙾𝙰𝙳𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝙿𝚁𝙴𝚅𝙸𝙾𝚄𝚂 𝙳𝙰𝚃𝙰 𝙻𝙾𝙶𝚂… 】 :// @offirebutterflies​

Crimson hues dart over to the fairy as her name is called out. Paimon? It isn’t typical to see her without the traveler. Still, the Director smiles, curious about her inquiry for help. Fingers tap at her chin as she nods.

Hu Tao can see why she came to her for help.

“Aiya... that is a conundrum indeed. Hmm... I do know of some tailors in Liyue. Perhaps they can get some nice fabric and create something for you. I don’t recall seeing anything already made in your size... Well, nothing that isn’t for a toddler.” She’s being honest, of course.

          ❝ Which is exactly Paimon’s problem, ❞ she sighs softly, her head shaking a bit. The woes of being so little! While she was cute and adorable and capable of using basically anything as a hiding place, clothes were an issue. ❝ Paimon doesn’t want people to think I’m a baby. . . . And besdies that, I want to make sure that I don’t stick out! Can you help me find someone to make something super good? Please~? ❞ Here come the puppy-dog eyes.

          Admittedly, she feels a bit bad for relying on Hu Tao for this — given she probably has so many more important things to be planning and preparing. But she trusts Hu Tao to know what will look best and fit everything that’s being expected of for the wedding! She doesn’t want to let a good friend down.

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【 𝙻𝙾𝙰𝙳𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝙿𝚁𝙴𝚅𝙸𝙾𝚄𝚂 𝙳𝙰𝚃𝙰 𝙻𝙾𝙶𝚂… 】 :// @arscarrietia​ { Lumine }

          Were the little fairy's reassurances mostly for herself? Oh, definitely. Lumine doesn't look particularly concerned in the least — and, truthfully, she's gotten hurt before. Sometimes even this badly, yet the Traveler always gets back up and keeps going. That doesn't make it easier for Paimon not to worry that, one of these days, she'll just stay on the ground.

          ❝ Everything will...be super-duper okay! We just...gotta get you to a medic. Oh—! Maybe I should go get a medic and bring them here..... ❞ The sound of her name doesn't register through her panic, worried mumblings coming from her as she tries to determine what needs to be done — and what she's capable of doing.

          It isn't until she feels Lumine's arms loop around her, pulling her close, that her rambling ceases, worry still evident on her expression as large, midnight blue eyes shift to the Traveler. How funny, she thinks, that Lumine can be in such a state and she's the one being reassured....

          But the hug is reassuring. It tells Paimon that everything really is okay — that Lumine is okay, that she's still capable of picking herself back up. ❝ Okay, ❞ she murmurs, a small nod tugging on her chin as belated tears start welling up in the corners of her eyes as she tightly hugs Lumine back. ❝ Okay, ❞ she repeats, sniffing softly. She's oh so afraid to lose her best friend.

          The little fairy rubs away the tears once she's released, sniffing a couple more times before doing what she can to help Lumine mend herself. ❝ Sorry... ❞ she apologizes softly after a few moments, rubbing her eyes again with an arm. ❝ I just...get so worried, sometimes. ❞

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          ❝ Hey! Slow down, will you!? ❞ Forgive the fairy for being temperamental — she's not a fan of almost getting run over by a blur of a stranger. ❝ I could've died because of you! ❞ Dramatic? Definitely, but when is she not?

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【 𝙰𝙲𝙲𝙴𝚂𝚂𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝚂𝙰𝚅𝙴 𝙳𝙰𝚃𝙰… 】 :// @mcuntainbcrn​

          ❝ Please help! ❞ There is a small, human-shaped creature quickly darting behind Maggie. A moment, and then Paimon's head is poking back up, a finger pointing back the way she'd come. ❝ I'm getting chased by a Geo Vishap and I'm too little to fight! ❞

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【 𝚀𝚄𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙻𝙾𝙶: 𝙳𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙷 𝙾𝙵 𝙷𝙴𝙰𝚁𝚃 】 :// @csmicwarrior​:

          ❝ I’m super glad I met you. I don’t really know where I’d be if I hadn’t met you. Y’know...aside from the bottom of a lake. ❞

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【 𝙼𝙸𝚂𝚂𝙸𝙾𝙽 𝚂𝚃𝙰𝚁𝚃 】 :// @windblumebard​

          It wasn’t often that Paimon went off on her own, without the Traveler around. But, well, they were off spending time with . . . she honestly couldn’t remember who. Meanwhile, she was in search of something yummy to eat. It’s as she’s floating through the streets of Mondstadt that she catches sight of what appears to be a familiar figure. ❝ Tone-Deaf Bard! What are you doing here? Are you looking for something tasty like Paimon? ❞

          A long moment passes and . . . there’s no response. Not even a thinly veiled attempt to ignore her. Miffed (and a little bit short-tempered due to her hunger) Paimon immediately huffs in frustration, arms crossing before she flies straight into his face.

          ❝ Uh, hello!? Tone-Deaf Bard!? It’s not nice to ignore people, y’know! Paimon was talking to you! ❞

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【 𝚀𝚄𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙻𝙾𝙶: 𝚄𝙽𝚁𝙴𝙶𝙸𝚂𝚃𝙴𝚁𝙴𝙳 𝚀𝚄𝙴𝚂𝚃 】 :// @pollaplous​ {Wyck} sent: Wyck has handed Paimon a rather large Jueyun Chili, he seems pretty pleased with it, “You have been randomly selected to earn the prize of an oversized Chili! It’s your lucky day!!!”

          The little fairy's eyes grow wide at the sight of the giant chili, an equally large smile turning up her lips after a moment. ❝ Is this really for me!? That's it! You're my new best friend! Uh...what’s your name? ❞

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❝ I can't help it, ❞ Paimon answers, despite not knowing if the Traveler was speaking of the apology or the worry. Worry just felt natural, but she also felt guilty for making Lumine worry over her in turn. She falls silent as Lumine works, hovering protectively when she's not following the instructions given to her.

The thanks draws a soft sound from the fairy, lashes fluttering in front of wide eyes. ❝ ...you don't have to thank me...I didn't do anything, ❞ she answers with a shake of her head.

The second sharp inhale sounds worse and has Paimon floating to gently take one of Lumine's hands. she watches quietly as the Traveler collects herself, breathing a sigh of relief as Lumine finally relaxes. ❝ Okay, ❞ she nods, keeping hold of her companion's hand and floating up. "Helping" Lumine to her feet.

❝ Do we need to go far? Or just somewhere safer to rest? ❞

Paimon:

【 𝙻𝙾𝙰𝙳𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝙿𝚁𝙴𝚅𝙸𝙾𝚄𝚂 𝙳𝙰𝚃𝙰 𝙻𝙾𝙶𝚂… 】 :// @arscarrietia​ { Lumine }

          Were the little fairy’s reassurances mostly for herself? Oh, definitely. Lumine doesn’t look particularly concerned in the least — and, truthfully, she’s gotten hurt before. Sometimes even this badly, yet the Traveler always gets back up and keeps going. That doesn’t make it easier for Paimon not to worry that, one of these days, she’ll just stay on the ground.

          ❝ Everything will…be super-duper okay! We just…gotta get you to a medic. Oh—! Maybe I should go get a medic and bring them here….. ❞ The sound of her name doesn’t register through her panic, worried mumblings coming from her as she tries to determine what needs to be done — and what she's capable of doing.

          It isn’t until she feels Lumine’s arms loop around her, pulling her close, that her rambling ceases, worry still evident on her expression as large, midnight blue eyes shift to the Traveler. How funny, she thinks, that Lumine can be in such a state and she's the one being reassured….

          But the hug is reassuring. It tells Paimon that everything really is okay — that Lumine is okay, that she’s still capable of picking herself back up. ❝ Okay, ❞ she murmurs, a small nod tugging on her chin as belated tears start welling up in the corners of her eyes as she tightly hugs Lumine back. ❝ Okay, ❞ she repeats, sniffing softly. She’s oh so afraid to lose her best friend.

          The little fairy rubs away the tears once she’s released, sniffing a couple more times before doing what she can to help Lumine mend herself. ❝ Sorry… ❞ she apologizes softly after a few moments, rubbing her eyes again with an arm. ❝ I just…get so worried, sometimes. ❞

Fighting through the pain, she’s relieved to hear Paimon settle back down. There was doubt that she was going to let go in the first place if she didn’t. Lumine would be worried if she wasn’t this worried; It’s been something that she’s come to expect from her companion. If not, then something’s truly the matter.

“Don’t be.”

Her voice remains calm as she beginnings cleaning the most major wound. On her stomach, red has seeped into white. She’ll have to clean that out later. For now, using a piece of clean cloth from the bandages, she begins to clean it. It stings horrendously - enough that she can’t hold back the sharp inhales of air as she tries to not make noise. With Hilichurls still about, she can’t take the risk.

“Thank you, Paimon.” 

The assistance is more than enough; Small directions for her are given as she starts to do the task of applying medicine and getting the bandage on. However, she underestimated just how much it hurt when the medicine began to work.

“—!”

With a sharp inhale, she takes a moment to collect herself. Still trying to be strong, she looks at Paimon with a smile. Hoping that even this little thing can distract, as well as comfort her friend from worrying even more. If she were to worry, it’d just cause a chain reaction. Using the hand that held the bandages, after setting it down, she gently patter her best friend’s head.

“I’m OK. We can continue.” 

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★ ~ « QUEST LOG » UNREGISTERED QUEST :// @pseudomonacarriea

Lumine, gently pinching and pushing Paimon's cheeks together. "Squishy."

Here comes the whining and flailing — very ineffective attempts to knock the traveler's hands off of her cheeks. ❝ I'm not squishy! ❞ the little fairy protests. ❝ Stop it! Stop iiiit!!!!❞

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【 𝚀𝚄𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙻𝙾𝙶: 𝙳𝙰𝙸𝚂𝚈 𝙻𝙾𝚂𝚃 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙿𝚁𝙾𝙼𝙿𝚃 】 :// @xamassed​ { Venti } sent: “ When’s dinner? “

          ❝ I dunno, ❞ the fairy answers plainly, a shrug accompanying the words as she floats beside the bard. ❝ I normally just wait until the Traveler’s done cooking! So...hmm... ❞ For a moment, Paimon squints as she watches her companion’s work on the food. ❝ Maybe like twenty minutes? Give or take. ❞

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Dark blue eyes grow wide in surprise at the woman's words, and Paimon simply stares at her for a moment before quickly nodding. ❝ I promise! And I didn't mean to, this time, honest! ❞ Brows furrow in concern as she fidgets a bit. ❝ I was just trying to help get lunch.... I saw some yummy Sunsettias, so I went to go pick a few — next thing I knew, I was being chased! If I'd realized it was a vishap's home, I'd have looked somewhere else, even if they weren't as good looking... ❞

A moment of thought, and then she adds, ❝ A-And you don't have to fight it! ❞ A clarification made based on how the woman regarded the creature — clearly, she respected it more than most did, and Paimon was hardly one to argue against that. Someone else might have made her lunch, after all.... ❝ Please just make it leave me alone.... A-And can you tell it I'm sorry? I didn't mean to steal its food.... ❞

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【 𝙰𝙲𝙲𝙴𝚂𝚂𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝚂𝙰𝚅𝙴 𝙳𝙰𝚃𝙰… 】 :// @mcuntainbcrn​

          ❝ Please help! ❞ There is a small, human-shaped creature quickly darting behind Maggie. A moment, and then Paimon’s head is poking back up, a finger pointing back the way she’d come. ❝ I’m getting chased by a Geo Vishap and I’m too little to fight! ❞

A single eyebrow quirked at the sudden noise, observing the tiny being curiously before shifting her gaze towards the incensed vishap and losing a soft noise - she really wasn’t in the mood to harm something that was most likely being territorial, “…if I do this, can I get a promise you wont go out of your way to trespass into this one’s dominion?”

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I headcanon that at the end, Aether and Lumine will share Paimon. They'll have to split her, though. Since there isn't much to eat.

          ❝ Aww~, that’s so sweet! But I would never— ......wait. ❞

          ❝ I am NOT emergency food!!! ❞

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【 𝚀𝚄𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙻𝙾𝙶: 𝙶𝙴𝙽𝙿𝙰𝙲𝚃 𝙸𝙽𝚂𝙿𝙸𝚁𝙴𝙳 𝚃𝙷𝙾𝚄𝙶𝙷𝚃𝚂 】 :// @offirebutterflies​ sent: About Hu Tao for Paimon!

          ❝ Hu Tao can be pretty out there, can’t she? And why hasn’t she figured out by now that being all weird isn’t doing her any favors? ...then again, Paimon guesses she probably doesn’t care. I don’t think anyone can ignore that many dirty looks for that long. Plus, she can be super sweet and thoughtful, so I guess she’s a pretty good person. ...but she needs to get better at cooking! Paimon can’t eat half the things she makes and that makes me sad! ❞

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【 𝚀𝚄𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝙻𝙾𝙶: 𝚄𝙽𝚁𝙴𝙶𝙸𝚂𝚃𝙴𝚁𝙴𝙳 𝚀𝚄𝙴𝚂𝚃 】 :// An Anonymous User sent: *hands you a snail* :)

          ❝ Wait—! Does Paimon really get her own snail friend!? ❞ Cue an excited squeal as the little fairy carefully picks up the small, shelled creature. ❝ Hi there, little one~! My name is Paimon! Hmm . . . Your name can be . . . eh, Paimon’ll decide later~! ❞

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          ❝ None of you know what it really means to be short...... ❞

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@rebelmalewife​ ://

"It's Chocolate covered Mora. Try it Paimon."

          ❝ I’m gonna pass, I’d rather not risk it..... ❞