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#And yes I am giving a walk around the Artisanship Commission again
fragmentedblade · 1 year
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Maybe they could have given Yingxing the craftmaster clothes in the Ichor of Two Dragons short
#Yes I am still thinking of little other than craftsman Yingxing#And yes I am giving a walk around the Artisanship Commission again#Taking screenshots of what Master Gongshu has to say this time#I had interacted with him before but I didn't recall his frustration about the long-life species' lethargy when it comes to learning#due to the promised long time‚ and how it makes them lose their drive#And his admiration for shortlife species in that context#He talks about how the mastery of craftsmanship in particular requires long time#and how that's the reason why most of not everyone in the Artisanship Commission is Xianzhou native as opposed to foxian or vidyadhara#In this context‚ Yingxing becomes even more resilient#For real every new interaction I get in the Xianzhou makes me love him more‚well beyond the point at which I thought I had reached the peak#Master Gongshu also talked about the species invested in the path of Erudition that nonetheless live but a dozen of years or so#How one time one individual of such species came to study on the Xianzhou Luofu#and Master Gongshu dropped everything else to devote his time to them#It made me think of the Trailblaze Mission at the end of 1.3‚ how when saying goodbye to him Master Gongshu doesn't seem very hopeful#about seeing us again because tshrs his experience with his shortlife apprentices‚ and how it seems to cause him grief and weight him down#Of course that farewell also made me think of Yingxing back then#Anyway... I love that despite his he acknowledges the almost need for a long life to become a craftmaster Gongshu isn't at all judgmental#about shortlife species nor does he look down on them. I think it shows in his character a lot#and I think it is coherent in the context of his frustrations with his students#I also love that Fu Xuan makes similar comments about shortlife species. I adore that in the middle of arguably most people looking down#on short life species many people‚ many of which closely related to erudite positions‚ don't look down on them#In the case of Master Gongshu it also brings to mind Master Huaiyan I think. And I think it's all on purpose!#I adore how this game settles the information without clearly but without shoving it on your face#Master Gongshu also talks about how for them the beauty and intricacy of what they create is as much a need as its usefulness#and I loved that and it also made me think of Yingxing#I wondered how he was able to make a delicate jade flask if he was mainly a blacksmith#and I just brushed off the idea as typical fiction thing‚ but it is coherent in the context of the worldbuilding and ajdksbjd#It's not the first time this game does that and I love when it surprises me this way#(like with Jingliu having her movements be too light and then discovering her sword doesn't weight at all)#Master Gongshu specialises in civilian auromatons‚ which we know for Mr. Xiao that's a dying branch. And it also made me think of Yingxing
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roseastralis · 1 year
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✦ — BLISSFUL REUNIONS
welt yang x gn!reader
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✦ summary ; you are welt's travel partner, and arrived together with him in the world of aeons and paths. although, things changed when you and welt had separated during your journey. what happens when you see each other again in the xianzhou luofu?
✦ info ; gn!reader, fluff, they/them pronouns used, the term 'Mx.' is used.
✦ warnings ; slightly suggestive towards the end, but nothing much of the sort. dan heng side quest spoilers. english is not author's first language.
✦ author's note ; welt yang, i loved u in honkai impact and i still love u in hsr.
✦ masterlist
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Bodies of mara-struck cloud knights were all you could see around the Artisanship Commission, as you accompanied your newly found companions. A young cloud knight named Sushang, a ‘silent but deadly’ man named Dan Heng, and Luocha—who claims to be a foreign trader tasked to return a body to Xianzhou Luofu. You thought it was weird for him to carry a coffin so large, and even offered to help him carry it in the meantime—although, all he does is shake his head and explain that he could handle it.
Sushang explained the situation of the Artisanship Commission's current problem along with Xueyi—a judge of the Ten-Lords Commision up in the luofu. Along with your fellow companions, you made sure to aid them with whatever they needed and vowed to protect them against any enemy that blocked your way. Everyone in the Artisanship Commission has fled and evacuated, and all you and your companions had to do was to escort Xueyi to the Artisanship Commission’s dock.
It took a while for you all to escort Xueyi, and after all the chaotic moments that ensued throughout your short journey with them—you still accompanied them until Sushang regrouped with her fellow cloud knights in the Alchemy Commission. Luocha soon departed, until you and Dan Heng were the only ones left together walking around the Central Starskiff Haven.
“Dan Heng, it was a pleasure to aid you throughout your travels. Who knows? We might meet again soon.” You say, hand on top of your chest as you give a small bow. He returns the courtesy and smiles. It wasn’t obvious, but you could see how the corners of his lips tugged into one. You turned your back and were about to finally leave him, until you heard a voice of a young girl.
“Dan Heng! Finally, Mr. Yang and I were worried sick about you!” She exclaims, tugging Dan Heng’s arm for a small hug.
“It is good to see you again, you must tell us about your travels.” A familiar, soothing voice said behind you. You quickly turned around and saw him, and suddenly your world just stopped completely. There he was standing there, adjusting his eyeglasses and holding his cane firmly as ever.
“Welt… Welt!” You exclaimed as you dashed forward directly to him, almost dropping the sheathed sword on your waist after stumbling a bit. Welt’s eyes widened in surprise, dropping his cane to receive you in his arms. He smiled, tightening his hold on you, and for a moment—the world around you stopped. He cradled you, holding your head delicately with heavy breathing.
It was such a special moment, the way he kissed the top of your head so gently and whispered sweet nothings for only you to hear. You swore you almost cried because of those intimate acts of his, it was just so sweet and lovely that March 7th just had to take multiple photos of your cute reunion.
You couldn't say anything, choking on your words as you continued to wet his shirt with your tears. You haven't seen him in a long, long time and you missed him terribly. It has been a while since you inhaled his scent, reeking of cedarwood and oak.
March clears her throat, “Hey so uhh… I don't want to be some party pooper Mr. Yang, but you haven't introduced us yet to your…”
“Ah yes—my apologies, March. I am utmost delighted to introduce you to my old travel partner, Y/N. Apologies again, it's just that I haven't seen them in a long while.” Welt smiled, putting a hand on your lower back as he introduced you to his current travel buddies.
March looked between the two of you, and gulped. “Ohh, I see! It's just that… are you sure they're just your travel partner or—” Just then, she got cut off by Stelle poking her cheek harshly.
“Ow ow, oww! Okay fine I’ll save the question for later!” March complained, side eyeing Stelle as she suppressed a giggle from slipping out of her mouth.
“Actually, March… When I told you they were my travel partner, I actually meant that they are both my travel partner and my actual partner.” Welt explained, earning a gasp from both March and Stelle.
“Well uhh, good to know Mr. Yang..! You know what, maybe the three of us will leave you to it. Nice meeting you Mx. Y/N!” March then dragged Stelle and Dan Heng farther away, intending to walk around the Central Starskiff Haven to give you and Welt some time to spend together.
“You know Y/N, we are grateful to receive new astral express crew members. Of course, only if you want to. But I would be happy to have you close to me again.” Welt smiled and looked at you fondly, squeezing your hand in hopes that you would accept his offer.
You grinned, squeezing his hand tightly and bringing it close to your cheek. “I would love nothing more, Welt. Although…are you sure the express can accommodate more people?” You ask, tilting your head slightly.
Welt froze a bit, clearing his throat afterwards. “About that… Maybe it would be best to share a room with me in the meantime. I can seek out the conductor to prepare an extra bed to be placed in my room.”
“Or maybe, I could just sleep in yours. How does that sound?” You say cheekily, causing the poor old man to fluster a bit—red evident in his cheeks.
“Oh. Well whatever you prefer… As long as you're happy.” He smiled at you, caressing your cheek softly.
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