#♩ 》 ( verse. genshin impact. ) // forsaken kairi sei onna.

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few grunts escaped past sayu's lips, one hand moving to rub alcohol on an injury. how did she get it, you're asking? simply enough, a couple of thieves tried stealing off few local vendors - all of which were owned by elderly people - and although she was initially stopping by ritou for a quick rest, the rockstar of inazuma couldn't just sit by and allow these petty bastards have it their way.

perhaps she shouldn't have gone off to outer fields this recklessly - especially given the fact she wasn't alone prior rushing off to fight the vagrants - but at the end of day, sayu was just satisfied to know the goods were safe. while sitting under a tree, tending to her wound, would her aforementioned companion - hiccup - find her and wonder if she's alright. sayu exhales and looks up at the young man, her lips curled and small pout beginning to form. ❛ ... ngh ... i don't know, was it my pain you were looking for? ❜ was it slight sarcasm slipping past her lips? oh, for sure.

@peachiiihearts (hiccup) ... for SPOTIFY WRAPPED MEME (accepting)! ////// now playing ..... LOVERS IN THE DARK by DARK. //////

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@avaere asked: " hey hey hey ------------ wanna see a coooool trick ? ? ?" but the issue about certain onis , more specifically those under the name of arataki itto , is that while most people are given a chance to answer such questions by the one in charge , he does not wait around . there's an impression to be made , one that requires eye contact as he simply squats down towards the ground , claws digging into the soil between them as he --- you guessed it --- scoops up a portion of brown, dry dirt. there's a smirk lingering on the oni's face as he , dreadfully so , shoves his hand confidently towards his widening mouth. he devours the dirt, rocks crunching between sharp teeth ( determination or idiocy ? ? ? ) as he knows people DIGS ! DAREDEVILS ! for what bigger daredevil than an actual oni would see it as suitable and ... normal enough to consume dirt in order to ... impress someone. it's almost concerning how eager itto is about this achievement. " ------------------------- i can eat anythin' y'ant ! " the rocks smash up against the oni's teeth as he ... swallows some of it ... a hand slapping against his chest proudly ; " ain't --- ain't nothin' arataki itto won't put his mouth on ! ! ! no challenge is great enough ! ! ! " is this ... courting ?

sayu has come to know a certain, eccentric oni whose presence was grand yet entire personality, well...colorful. it's almost funny how much they contrast each other, with the musician of inazuma having cooler colors, mellower temper and quieter nature whereas him being bright, loud and pompous. was it bothersome? honestly, not at all - she's met far, far worse individuals throughout her experience on the stage - and actually enjoyed this energy. the nation of eternity tended to be quite stuck up with past traditions and refused to move onward alongside other nations of teyvat, so the electro wielder found itto's nature a much needed, fresh air.

however...the same couldn't be said for his strange competitiveness. seeing how much effort he puts was commendable, sure, but sayu quickly understood he didn't think through his actions ... hence why amethyst eyes widened in shock when the way, way taller oni kneels and begins putting dirt in his mouth. what in great seven was he thinking?!

almost instantly, sayu rushed to him and suddenly grabs his hands and forcibly guides them to toss the remaining dirt off. ❛ i-itto-san, please stop that...! spit it out, now...!!! ❜ she can't remember the last time panic took her over like that, but could you blame her?! first off, this was plain unsanitary and secondly, completely unsafe for him! while fussing over itto, a thought popped in her head: what WAS he trying to pull off, in that very moment? regardless, she'd rather focus on making sure he spat it all out and check if he was alright or not.

the pure irony of the inazuman rock musician, whose career rolls around intense music and deep messages, would be quite the worrywart and wouldn't understand the gist behind itto's...impressive gesture, wasn't it? ❛ hahhh...great seven...come on, i'll get you some water, alright...? ❜ if this was his attempt of courting, then it clearly didn't work.

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@ultmanias asked: "i think you're beautiful" / from xiao ! ( for either sayu or hannya 🙂‍↕️ )

liyue was absolutely stunning! from grassy plains to sturdy mountains, sayu couldn't contain her curiosity when wondering what else this world had to offer. ever since escaping the little, almost gloomy tsurumi island, the human girl found herself afraid yet excited ... revelations are meant to be told in stories, after all, and by archons, was she brimmed with exactly those. throughout her travels, she'd come to enjoy a certain yaksha's company, the most - albeit his gruff appearance and reluctant personality. she couldn't blame the elder, immortal being : he needn't say anything else for his shifty eyes were enough to tell an entire picture.

even so, sayu persevered and befriended xiao with patience and grace - whether she expected feelings blooming throughout their daily hangouts was a question without an answer. each time she called his name, her heart thumped fast : sayu believes her love to be true and no matter others' reservations, she vowed to be there for said love ... even in his darkest times.

now's not the time to meander too deeply in her thoughts, for she must call forth the yaksha's name for a more special, more favorable occasion ... today was the day lanterns would be released to vast, night sky. this time, however ... sayu opted to dress up more nicely.

once calling out for xiao, strong wind breezed past onyx colored locks as if cue on his presence. she turns to lock eyes with her companion, instantly smiling in loving, bright fashion. ❛ there you are, xiao! i was getting nervous you'd miss on the lanterns... ❜ then and there, her words are cut out when xiao declares: "i think you're beautiful".

almost instantly, sayu's cheeks flared in bright red as she looked over herself, hands dusting over the newly tailored dress. ❛ o-oh, um... really? you really think so...? ❜ pausing to look up at xiao, the human girl's smile grows timid before nervously chuckling. ❛ thank you... i'm happy you like my look. i-i wanted to dress up more nicely for this event, and for... for you... ❜ on cue, the sky above illuminated in bright yellow which caught sayu's attention. looks like both of them were on time for the best part of this festival.

am i as beautiful as these lanterns, she couldn't help wondering...asking to herself whether she should lean close in xiao's warm arms or keep her distance.

i think you're beautiful .... accepting!

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@ultmanias asked: "i think you're beautiful" / from kazoo !

as hannya walked across lush field of chinju forest with kazuha - the only, quiet area of narukami island which she seemed to tolerate - therein she found beautiful flowers, lying beneath old statues which offered respect to the tanukis. she couldn't help but admire the beautiful nature this forest had to offer : perhaps it's due being used to seeing nothing but flora which inhabited seirai island, but years have passed so rapidly that the reserved youkai forgot what the outer world looked like.

besides the clear difference in floras between two islands, there's also the matter these flowers had this beautiful, almost iridescent glow. blue color shined across lush grass and dark colored leaves, making the scene surrounding her even more beautiful. the last time hannya recalls witnessing such a beautiful scene was years ago ... and much like in present times, she was with the only person who wished to see what lied beneath the demon which was "kaminari no shinigami". such memories, albeit blurry by now, left a bittersweet taste to her mouth yet tried not dwelling too deep : the present mattered, she kept reminding to herself.

as the yokai slowly crouched before field of flowers and kept observing with subtle awe in her eyes, kazuha's words suddenly broke the silence: "i think you're beautiful". hannya slowly turned her head to the ronin, blinking in uncanny fashion then back at the flowers. ❛ ...more beautiful than these flowers? i ... can't say i agree. ❜ she responds, one hand reaching to hesitantly brush along flower's petals.

❛ these flowers ... they're much more beautiful. ❜ she pauses to look back at kazuha, subtle curiosity shown on her blank expression. ❛ but .... thank you. i ... appreciate it. ❜

i think you're beautiful .... accepting!

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@peachiiihearts asked: 🎲 heizou

number 6 ... A GENTLE PECK!

maintaining a perfect image for the public was about in par for anyone whose presence is well known. every musician knew that, hence the constant need to smile and offer nothing but the best for those who supported them. sayu was no different, especially given inazuma's people were still recovering from effects of civil war. was it tiresome? yes, but it's not like she could complain - especially when her passion for music could inspire people. watching their smiles and hearing their cheers was enough to motivate the rockstar.

however, even a perfect image needed to crackle every now and then : this included one's privacy for themselves. that's where her relationship with tenryou's commission's detective, heizou, comes in. while the secrecy made it a little more difficult for the two to meet up by themselves, she knew this was the best option - as well as the knowledge that somebody actually sees her for who she truly is : a girl full off passion and love for music.

much like now, as the two enjoyed few minutes of silence before hearing people calling out for sayu - specifically, her bodyguards who needed her presence. she sighs and looks at the detective as she smiles. ❛ ehehe... i guess our time's up... ❜ before he could say anything, sayu leans in to press yet another kiss but much gentler than before. after breaking apart, she giggles and subtly winks in heizou's direction. ❛ i'll see you later, sweetie. you know... when either of us aren't busy. ❜ then and there, she slides off the wall and walks off ... her spirits much brighter than ever.

the kiss roulette... accepting!

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@ultmanias asked: "i want the k" / from aether !

number 42 ... A CLUMSY KISS!

fending against measly opponents was nothing for hannya : hell, these clashes were nothing more but a way of passing time. of course, for someone whose existence spun around strength and carrying burden on its' sword, there's almost nothing which could deter her. be it for protection, defense or just for training, hannya was never one to back down - for as long as her power remains, she shall see it to eradicate all which dares disturbing her peace.

such was the case in present time, after a brief walk across seirai island's shores with the traveler : he was eager for the two to be alone and enjoy one another's presence whilst aether's little companion stayed behind to feast on a meal. this momentary peace was interrupted with bunch of harmless slimes, followed by weak ranked hillchurls.

hollow eyes gleamed with magenta shine as crimson colored thunders flash down her arms, sword slashing left and right to get rid of slightly stronger opponents - allowing aether to take care of others. whilst hannya wasn't one for "teamwork", she couldn't say this wasn't unwelcome : after all, she knew by now how strong the traveler truly is, despite his humble insistences.

once she took care of a final enemy, hannya quickly puts her sword back in sheathe and sigh out before turning to face aether, nodding slowly in his direction. before she could say anything else, the traveler seemed to trip on a rock, which prompted her to rush in to catch him .... all for it to wind up with their lips pressing in an accidental kiss.

aether backs off hurriedly, seemingly apologizing profusely and growing embarrassed, as hannya blinked slowly and tilts her head - one hand moving to press his shoulder. ❛ ….aether. are you alright? you look... very red .... those hillchurls didn't hurt you, right? ❜ it seems she didn't mind the kiss ... or more accurately, didn't understand the panic over a simple gesture.

the kiss roulette... accepting!

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@ultmanias asked: "i want the k" / from dain !

number 30 ... A KISS TO THE PALM OF HAND!

visitors weren't so common in seirai island, sans for foolish thieves who thought treasure would be found. despite the dangers and despondence the island had to offer, humans appeared to have a natural, almost morbid sense of curiosity for the unknown hence constant visits from researches who hoped for a "marvelous discovery". to hannya, the lone resident of seirai island, this was odd yet interesting - it's as if just yesterday, said "depressive place" inhabited actual life prior the horrid tragedy, which occurred around the time of her creation. somewhat, she could remember that very day almost crystal clear.

despite growing accommodated to lurking in shadows, eyeing travelling researches - as well as intimidating them out of her sight ( albeit unintentionally ) - there was one individual whose mysterious presence continued intriguing the lone yokai : dainsleif, the man claimed to be called.

initially, there was wariness - at least from the man's side - but as all relationships went, fires could slowly subside until there's peace. even if hannya found dainsleif confusing, she figured he was no ordinary human ... especially after hearing his riddled sentences and questions which involved her identity, inazuma's secrets and much, much deeper layers of knowledge not even she carried. dainsleif was no ordinary human, and yet the two found mutual understanding regarding their existences.

even now, as the two sat by her excellency's statue and watched neon purple clouds above them, hannya found that silence was much needed : you needn't fill air with unnecessary noise, after all, for thunders already offered such. magenta eyes slowly peer its' gaze at the blonde, watching him with curiosity until his own gaze meets hers. perhaps the serenity was responsible for hannya's next course of action, but regardless ... the artifical yokai slowly took hold of dainsleif's hand, inched it close to her lips for a gentle peck on its' palm.

after slowly breaking off, hannya slowly gazes back up before letting go of the man's hand, nodding solemnly. ❛ ...it's for good luck. i know you'll soon be leaving ... ❜ pausing, she looks back up at darkened skies as eyes narrow. ❛ ....leaving to find and guide them on their next adventure. ❜ by them, well, hannya's sure he knew whom she meant.

the kiss roulette... accepting!

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@ultmanias asked: "i want the k" / from kazoo !

number 14 ... A KISS TO THE STOMACH!

affection wasn't hannya's forte. she's a creature created by her excellency, to instill punishment to deviants of eternity for many, many centuries, and one who brought sheer terror to mortal humans. of course, the terrifying demon that was "kaminari no shinigami" was long behind her - to this day, her past continues haunting her - but they say old habits die hard, which was obvious by hannya's lack of knowledge for gentler approach to more peaceful moments.

this moment was right now, with her head laying down on kazuha's lap rather rigidly and supposedly enjoying the comfortable silence. yes, the wandering ronin was the source of her comfort and someone she came to value rather highly, but she couldn't say this current action she's doing was one she could get used to. perhaps it's due to her sins : convincing her that she's worthless, not deserving of love and ought be devoid of care for as long as she existed - but it's an action which she didn't find unwelcome. yes ... she was getting used to this.

her head slowly turns to gaze on kazuha's clothed torso, hollow eyes narrowing ever so slightly upon the reminder what lain beneath there - a gnarly reminder, that is. to think this mortal man had enough strength to parry her excellency's strike ... even now, it surprised hannya. such strength and preservation .... she can't say it's one she held a hundred years ago when also standing against raiden ei : becoming an enemy of eternity.

with a quiet sigh, she leans in and presses a small peck against kazuha's stomach. understandably enough, he took notice and wondered what she's up to, which made hannya gaze up at ruby eyes as lips grew thinner. ❛ .... i remembered the scar left by her excellency's strike. i was told ... kissing the scar would help alienate your pain. ❜ she speaks in blunt, monotone voice, but those with keen observations would note a tint of bashfulness behind her words - clearly, she felt sheepish and wasn't sure why she pulled such an act. heavens above, relationships are complicating.

the kiss roulette ... accepting!

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@ultmanias asked: "i want the k" / from xiao !

number 35 ... A KISS AGAINST THE WALL!

what was meant to be a simple visit to xiao and an offer for nice, quiet meal by the outskirts of wangshu inn, turned out in series of intense events. sayu has seen fights before, especially while escaping from inazuma to liyue in hopes of a better life, but never an immortal being using its' power to eradicate evil. for that reason alone would the human girl stand by sidelines and watch in awe, despite xiao's insistent yells for her to stay back and find someplace safe. she couldn't help it! never in her wildest dreams would she see such a fascinating sight, after all - despite the dangers at hand.

would you consider sayu odd? perhaps, but to her, she'd say it's a matter of trust : the yaksha was someone she trusted and valued, no matter his gruff tendencies. besides ... she couldn't help but be worried for her truly dearest, even if she knew he'd be alright.

however, she'd never anticipate a lone hillchrul spotting her and running in her direction. before she could react and run off, xiao beat her to it by defeating the remaining opponent ... then grabbing her to press her close immediately after.

seconds passed and sayu slowly opens her eyes then taking in her surroundings. the area was rather damaged and there were pile of knocked out hillchruls, sure, but what mattered more was xiao holding her tight in his arms ... and pressing her back right by a steep rock. perhaps he's pressed her against it in heat of moment, but it was enough to cause the blush coating her cheeks.

❛ o-oh... sorry, i didn't mean to stand in your way, i-i wanted to make sure you're okay, and ... ❜ before she could finish her sentence, xiao interrupted her with an abrupt kiss. her eyes widen in surprise, but only for few moments before slowly melting in his arms and returning the kiss, her own arms slowly wrapping around his neck. minutes pass and the two slowly break off, amethyst eyes gazing directly in bright golden ones before smiling shyly. ❛ a-ah... um... did i worry you that much~? ehehe... sorry, again... ❜ then again, she can't say this wasn't favorable - if anything, she enjoys this side of xiao's.

the kiss roulette ... accepting!

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@ultmanias asked: "i want the k" from xiao ! ( but now for hannya )

number 11 ... A KISS TO THE NECK!

hannya wasn't one for travels, at least not outside of inazuma. sure, she knew it's necessary to maintain knowledge on current happenings outside of dreary seirai island - which was isolated from inazuma, as it is - yet putting such a thing in action was perturbating to her. times have changed, as well as the people of lands inhabiting this world, so to say hannya felt disconnected would be an understatement.

despite these shortcomings, hannya also knew she must walk forward, even if blood remained on her hands. the traveler taught her this lesson, after all, and it would be disheartening to back down on their continued effort to include her with the outside world, bit by bit. verbal communication proved difficult for the yokai, who never cared to talk with people for one hundred years - a fatal consequence of shutting herself away, apparently - but she must persevere. her only solace was the very least, she'd be visiting the vigilant yaksha of liyue and away from civilization.

xiao stood midst field of grass, watching the stars above, his back turned to hannya. even now, she found the sight oddly ironic yet sentimental all the same : her memories are still vague and her sense of identity still blurred, yet she sensed a pleasant sense of nostalgia whenever the two of them met. that was enough for hannya to know they've had plenty of meetings, warmer and happier ones, prior to this moment ... prior to her creation for the sake of eternity.

for that reason, alone, would the shorter yokai quietly step closer and without a warning ... press a gentle peck to the side of xiao's neck. this seemed to catch his attention - as evident by the yaksha quickly turning to face her - to which she'd tilt her head and move her hand to pinch her own elbow. ❛ ...sorry. i thought this would get your attention. ❜ she begins, moving to stand next to xiao as her eyes gaze up at the stars. ❛ was that... too invasive? i don't know... if i did it, before, or not. ❜

the kiss roulette ... accepting!

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@peachiiihearts asked: 🎲 lumine

number 28 ... A KISS IN PARTING!

never in hannya's wildest dreams would she expect to witness a day such as this : one that is bittersweet yet needed for her beloved to venture forward, for the sake of adventure. on top of mysteries which teyvat carried, there was also the matter of lumine's brother - one whom presence seemed to bend the will of those within the abyss - and her desire to bring him back. everything else, from mondstatd's crisis to liyue's abrupt cut off their archon, came in akin to a flash which lightning offered ... one which hannya could only witness from afar, given her acceptance of solitude from rest of society.

in the end, all hannya could do is sit within seriai island and wait for lumine's return - aside from offering her powers for sake of protection ( unlike of one for sake of terror and oppressive eternity ), but the traveler was pretty quick to settle it down. something else, however, came to mind ... and such is what made the artificial youkai take hold of lumine's hands, tug her closer for a brief yet firm kiss. after breaking off, hannya opens her hollow eyes and nods in her beloved's direction. ❛ .... good luck, lumine. i... i'll wait for you, if you need help ... ❜ pausing to grip a little tighter to her hands, hannya looks away. ❛ .... be safe, my dear. ❜

the kiss roulette ... accepting!

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@peachiiihearts asked: 🎲 itto

number 40 ... AN IMPULSIVE KISS!

who would've thought a day would come where you'd find sayu this excited? usually, the rock idol tried maintaining a rather "picture-perfect" image, shall we say - mostly due to publicity sake - but once she's off the stage and surrounded by people who couldn't care less about what she says , where she'll go and who she is, a bit of sayu's more ... mischievous side would slip by.

itto, himself, would be one of those people who not only had the "super duper, extra V.I.P pass", as he'd claim, but was responsible for sayu allowing herself to loosen up : slowly but surely, that is, though you could tell from afar that her smile was different around the crimson oni. after watching him celebrate - in dramatic fashion - the victory in onikabuto rematch, sayu giddily clapped for itto and suddenly, without thinking, leaned closer to kiss the oni on his cheeks, forehead, nose then on the lips.

was she aware of the impulsive decision? absolutely not - sayu really didn't care, actually - not when the energy was positive and bridled with joy.

the kiss roulette ... accepting!

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@ultmanias asked: "i think you're beautiful" / from aether !

there was silence at first, as it's in par with anyone who'd dare even approaching the creature which was once referred to as "kaminari no shinigami". silence needn't be uncomfortable, after all - whilst seirai island rarely offered peace, you couldn't deny its' serenity due to lack of visitors. would hannya claim it's necessary to have constant solitude? perhaps for one such as her, it is, but those who chose to believe in the woman - who only wants to steer clear from imminent death - begged to differ and in the artificial yokai's mind... well, she supposed they'd get "privilege" to speak with her, thus breaking the ice with tiniest bit of pleasantry.

the traveler was one of such individuals - if anything, aether's the one who brought change in hannya's stillness - and the one who broke their silence with simple yet impactful words: i think you're beautiful.

hannya's eyes, which intently focused on the shakuhachi in her hands, slowly peered up and back at aether. even if the expression betrayed feeling, he could see the slightest tint of surprise on hannya's face. her eyebrows slightly furrowed and her lips subtly curled - almost as if showing disbelief, at first, until sheepishness kicked in.

❛ .... beautiful? me...? ❜ uttering the question in strained tune, hannya blinked as she kept her gaze at aether. from the corner of eye, she could see paimon's lukewarm expression : why? had the traveler said something unfunny? regardless, the woman could only tuck few strands of hair behind her ear as she slowly turns her head back to focus on the instrument. ❛ i.... don't see why i'd be exactly that, but ... thank you, aether ... ❜ was she right to thank him? should she comment further? was there something she could do for aether? by all almighty, hannya had no idea how to comprehend these odd, swirling emotions spinning in her head.

i think you're beautiful .... accepting!

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very little scared the artificial yokai, especially after living long enough to witness the horrors this world had to offer. since her creation until now, hannya has seen nothing but bloodshed, sadness and cruelty - all for a god's vision of eternity. alas, much like thunders casting its' screams above seirai island, fear came and went in unexpected flashes. never would've hannya assumed that living hundred years in motionless, quiet solitude would birth to fear of being seen for who she once was: a terrifying second-hand to raiden shogun, herself, which instilled terror with its' immense power. those days were behind her, yes, but it's undeniable that her past is deeply buried on top of her back and it shall never leave.

or perhaps, a more simpler term for what hannya currently felt was sheer anxiety of actually stepping outside her comfort zone and exploring the rapid change inazuma has seen. with a soft gulp, she looks over at aether, arms tightly crossed over her chest before hollow eyes slowly examine the lands of narukami island. ❛ ... i'm afraid of what they'll see, and what they'll know ... ❜ the last thing she wished for is those who will remember her to be afraid of her, once more.

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@peachiiihearts asked: 🎲 hiccup

29: A kiss to the back of the hand

fighting of against rookie thieves scattered across smaller resorts was honestly no sweat. while most would scoff at the notion of inazuma's popular musician being capable to fight back, sayu begged to differ. if anything, her sword skills proved to be subpa. of course, she'd never call herself a "professional fighter", seeing it was merely for defense sake. regardless of others' assumptions, sayu preferred keeping her cards close to chest - having always preferred to be unpredictable.

the same case applied in the current scuffle, although this time was slightly different as hiccup was with the electro wielding musician. apparently, the thieves had an idea to ruin their regular hang out, which slightly miffed sayu though chose not to convey it on her face. after successfully shooing them off, she draws her sword back in its' sheathe, amethyst eyes turning to face hiccup. ❛ well, then...those guys came out of nowhere- a-ah, hiccup! ❜

without hesitation, sayu rushes by his side to check on his hand, which was injured in the process. with whatever force out there, she subconsciously moved in to press a small, gentle peck against the back of hiccup's hand. ❛ ah, thank goodness...it doesn't look serious. still, we should have this treated...um, could i bandage the wound? ❜ she looks up, by now realizing what she's done, hence the light blush hitting her cheeks.

THE KISS ROULETTE ... accepting!

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@ultmanias asked: long-lost. sender reunites with receiver who has no memory of them. / from xiao !

was this what humans called fate? this moment, with two people standing on opposite sides with weapons drawn at one another, was one many would call a "tragic misfortune". however, for one such as her, whose sole existence was given by her creator, almighty shogun, was to uphold her code of eternity. she was nothing but the body without a heart - one which has been abandoned and never seen again - and nothing else should stand in her way. she may bear no name, other than the nickname given by inazuma's inhabitants - kaminari no shinigami - but was it truly needed? did a creature meant for fighting and death need to commemorate any semblance of humanity? alas, she wouldn't know for all she understood is to uphold the almighty's eternity.

hence the duel. the body of eternity fought against liyue's "vigilant yaksha" tooth and nail, without an apparent reason, until this very moment, when they stopped and looked at one another. nothing has been said, just tense silence enfolding the environment which has been rummaged and left in utter disarray - surely, this would leave a vicious mark for future generations to witness and gawk upon. perhaps this should've been the chance to take her sword and finish the final blow...but, she doesn't. was it hesitance? curiosity? confusion? one couldn't tell. regardless, her eyes, devoid of any glint nor emotion, would focus on the yaksha who seemed...hesitant? he looked as if he's seen a spirit and while yes, she could be counted as one...this was the unexpected reaction.

she'd step closer, head tilted and hand still clutching tightly to the sword's hilt, the yaksha took another step back and spoke words she couldn't quite understand. she killed her? she's the one responsible for her death? unsurprisingly, death has become nothing more but an old friend for kaminari no shinigami - so much so that she'd occasionally forget mortals had to suffer through death's sweet grip. that being said, she'd often forget the amount of "sinners" her sword eradicated in the name of eternity. however...this one struck her with curiosity. was he ... filled with anguish? an immortal being, anguished and vengeful of someone's passing?

without saying anything else, she'd only narrow her eyes and peer directly in the yaksha's eyes without a blink and say, in monotone and strained voice - as if trying to force herself to speak:

❛ …who...are you...? ❜

LOVE IS COSMIC .... accepting!