#I literally love the way they draw diluc
Explore tagged Tumblr posts
Text
I saw this on tiktok and i kid u not, the way i giggled and stared at my beautiful german buff batman king with daunting bug eyes and noodle arm physique in-game but incredibly buff and big with scars littered and a gorgeus, most handsome, lethal facecard as the top bachelor of Monstadt in the whole of Teyvatā i love u bug eyed Diluc Ragnvindr
Saw a trend on tiktok and uhhh,,, what if,, Diluccc on this font perhaps ā¹ļøā¹ļøā¹ļøā¹ļøā¹ļø
4K notes
Ā·
View notes
Text
ā rejecting his cuddles
rejecting his cuddles feat. al-haitham, cyno, diluc, scaramouche x gn! reader
a/n: i spontaneously wrote this after coming home from a night out while craving fluff and cute things
genre: fluff, we're a lil bad for messing with them but who cares, right
ā al-haitham
"no thanks!"
you couldn't possibly reject his attempt to cuddle you right now, or could you?
at first, al-haithamās smile will slowly drop, not at the reason you might think because he actually is sure this has a deeper meaning, right?
jokes aside, actually he had you figured out from the start but wanted to see how far you would go, putting on the best fake facade one could pull off, it's almost as if he was a natural at deceiving people.
"no.. thanks?" al-haitham was quite impressed on how you managed to reject him this smoothly, it even hurt a little if he was being honest.
He wasn't stupid though, he was aware you were clearly messing with him, his little angel could be a little brat sometimes, that's what he cherished and loved about you as well.
maybe.. he should just try again, right?
with that in mind, al-haitham opened his arms again to advance towards your body to close the distance only for you to wiggle yourself away before he could catch up to you.
"no thanks, iām good!"
okay, maybe you were quite cruel today, you honestly didnāt think much of it and wanted to tease your boyfriend, it was mostly him who would triumph over you so it was natural for some payback here and there.
curiosity got the best of you and thatās why you were pushing your little scheme a bit further than you actually anticipated to do in the first place, seeking a reaction from your boyfriend.
the second rejection was a literal whiplash right into his face, but then it went clear as day to him, the solution to all of this warmly greeting him.
"okay."
if you could play such game, he surely could do so as well, he deducted that if he was to ignore you now, your fake facade would fall within seconds.
how else were you supposed to keep playing this with him not giving you any attention anymore?
al-haitham was about to get up from his seat as you quickly grabbed his wrist, holding him down.
"okay i was joking donāt go!"
the slight worry on your face was hilarious to him, how he knew you like the back of his hand was almost scary. In his eyes there wasnāt anything easier than figuring you out.
"you should stop messing with me before iām thinking of a way to get back at you."
ā cyno
the general mahamatra had a busy life, cyno was on duty every day and once he got home after a long night, the least you could do is hug him!
today you felt like you should play a little trick on him, just for a quick giggle in your relationship. Contrary to popular belief, cyno was actually an overly humorous person, even though his jokes mostly didnāt land as he intended them to.
with that you heard the front door open with cyno following suit. You decided to greet him as always and walked towards your boyfriend as he tiredly smiled into your direction, already opening his arms.
"how was your day?"
normally you wouldāve hugged him first and then ask him a question, but today you stood right in front of him without drawing yourself into his embrace.
"it was good, come here." once cyno noticed you werenāt moving an inch, he thought he should be the one to just hug you instead, yet after attempting to do just that ā¦
"no thanks."
there was an awkward silence followed by cyno looking at you in slight disbelief and irritation. His eyes were low lidded and his expression tired, he really just wanted a hug!
"okay, i understand and respect it, but i don't agree with it."
typical cyno, now that you think back at it you don't really know how you expected him to respond to you. He was a gentleman at heart and immensely respected you.
yet though he didnāt let it on, this was truly the worst thing that happened to him, yet he obviously doesnāt want to force you either.
with a flash of guilt throwing itself at you like a fierce force, you quickly stopped him with a big hug from behind, resting your head on his back with your arms tightly shut around him.
"iām just messing with you, iām sorry."
ending your little sentence with a tiny giggle to soothe the mood, cyno turned around to face you at last, looping his arms around your body in return.
"hah, funny."
ā diluc
in any other case diluc wouldn't think too much of it, but the way you were denying his physical affection did throw him off in an unnatural amount.
"no thank you, i'm satiated."
"satiated?" the word blurted out of his mouth in an irritated way, he became confused and unable to recall what the most alarming aspect of this situation was right now.
the fact you didn't want his cuddles, which you once stated were the absolute best, or the fact that you stated you were quote on quote, satiated.
satiated by who?
the urge to throw himself into your embrace was always there, but he didn't want to make you uncomfortable. Diluc was patient with you and so were you with him.
yet he would lie if he didn't feel worried about this, the poor guy having not a single chance of noticing that you were clearly messing with him out of sheer boredom.
as a matter of fact, you didn't intend to go this far, nor did you think diluc would grow this anxious now, making up your mind you decided to end your little play after all as he spoke again.
"is something wrong? if i did something you must speak to me."
noticing how he shifted his eyes around the room, the guilt consumed you from within with your hands quickly grabbing his waist to draw him towards your warm body.
"I'm so sorry, i was trying to mess with you don't worry please."
with a momentary silence and his body frozen, he sighed in relief upon snuggling close to you, feeling the fastened beat of his heart, or was it yours?
"hmpf, maybe i shouldn't hug you for a while."
your eyes widened at his overly cheeky, teasing wording, your lips carved into a pout as you searched for his face, placing your hands on his shoulders.
"it was kaeya's idea, not mine!"
ā scaramouche
it wasn't often for scaramouche to search for a hug, not that he didn't want to hug you but he still wasn't completely accustomed to it, to trust a person again and simply relax under their touch.
one might say you were cruel for even thinking of pranking him, because who knows how he would react?
you, will now, know, this sliding second, when he suddenly came back from a long boring day, wiggling himself out of his shoes before he came walking towards you.
it became a slight habit of yours to hug whenever one of you would meet the other so scaramouche didn't think too much of it, he was actually looking quite forward to cuddle with you, so when he finally reached his desired destination, you backed away.
"lets not."
his brow raised almost immediately with his eyes lightly scrunched together in irritation, "lets not .. what?"
his voice had an annoying edge, the one you knew far too well. Sometimes scaramouche involuntarily spoke like that, he didn't even mean to come off as rude but it was a natural thing laced in his tone.
"i don't want a hug, thank you for the kind offer though."
the dazed look of bewilderment on his face was adorable, you felt bad for even finding it cute in the first place as scaramouche continued to tilt his head to the side, rambling in a low murmur.
"i don't buy it, you're the one who can't get enough of my hugs so what are you planning this time?"
his arms crossed around his body, a smirk of his brought out a sense of mischief he was way too good at, a fleeting thought of innocent fun.
in that moment he closed the distance to you almost completely, his eyes piercing daggers into your soul when he spoke once again.
"can you hug me now or what, i don't have all day for this."
the click of his tongue was all it took you to understand that he had figured you out yet again. in all honesty, you didn't know what you expected in the first place.
with a giggle announcing itself out of your throat, you quickly gathered him in your arms, nuzzling him into your warm chest.
scaramouche returned your call and embraced you back with his arms tightly clamped around your body, the pressure applied behind it made it difficult for you to breathe, he was practically clamping onto you.
in that moment you noticed how his breathing was erratic and uneven as well, as if for one tiny second, he really did think he had done something to pain you, something to lose you.
Ā©2022 anantaru do not share, copy, translate
#genshin impact x reader#genshin x reader#alhaitham x reader#genshin x you#scaramouche x reader#diluc x reader#genshin fluff#cyno x reader#genshin impact fluff#cyno x you#diluc x you#genshin impact x you#scaramouche x you#alhaitham x you#al haitham x reader
9K notes
Ā·
View notes
Note
curious what your thoughts are on venti, diluc and kaeya as yanderes? gotta show some love to the older genshin guys, and diluc still remains one of my fav characters in general!!
Diluc is literally my favourite character in Genshin, and I'm a Kaeya main. So this request is perfect for me
Yandere Venti
ā„ Ventiās songs are famous across Mondstadt, but when heās got his eyes on you, those songs are for you alone. Heāll weave subtle hints into his lyrics, making you feel like every note, every word, is about you. Itās intoxicating, but itās also a trapāheāll make you feel like youāre the center of his world, until you start craving that attention. And when you realize just how tangled youāve become? Too fucking late. His melodies are like chains, binding you to him under the guise of love.
ā„ Venti knows how to use his charm to keep you close. Heāll be there to cheer you up, lifting your spirits whenever you feel down, and heāll make you think youāre the one choosing to stay with him. But itās all calculated as hellāheāll play the role of the carefree friend, the comforting presence, the one who always knows what you need. Before you know it, youāre completely dependent on him, and heās got you right where he wants you.
ā„ Venti is the god of freedom, but he doesnāt like sharing. If he feels like youāre getting too close to someone else, heāll turn that charming nature into something far more dangerous. Heāll start showing up everywhere you go, interrupting conversations, casually pulling you away from anyone who seems interested in you. Heāll laugh it off, make it seem like itās all a joke, but thereās a dark edge to his jealousy that you canāt ignore. Heās free as the wind, but when it comes to you? Heās possessive as hell.
ā„ Venti might use his soft, gentle side to keep you close, making you feel like heās the only one who understands you. Heāll make you laugh, comfort you, play songs that touch your soul. But when heās alone with you, that softness shifts into something darker. Heāll hold you close, telling you in a soft, almost loving tone that you donāt need anyone else, that heās the only one whoāll ever care for you the way he does. Itās terrifyingly intimate, like heās casting a spell that binds you to him.
ā„ Ventiās not shy about using his Anemo powers to keep you close. If you try to leave, heāll summon a gust of wind to āguideā you back to him, all with that sweet, knowing smile on his face. Heāll play it off as a joke, of course, but thereās a gleam in his eye that says he means every word. Youāre his favorite melody, and heās not about to let anyone else steal the song. Once Ventiās claimed you, youāre bound to him, just like a note in one of his eternal, unbreakable ballads.
Yandere Kaeya
(I couldn't find good pics of Kaeya, so bear with this one)
ā„ Kaeyaās damn good at drawing people in with his charm, and heāll use every ounce of it to keep you close. He knows exactly how to make you feel like youāre the only person in the room, like heās completely captivated by you. But his charm isnāt innocentāheāll say exactly what you want to hear, making you feel like youāre special, while subtly isolating you from everyone else. By the time you realize just how deeply heās woven himself into your life, itās too damn late.
ā„ Kaeyaās smooth as hell, but heās not immune to jealousy. If he sees someone else getting close to you, he wonāt cause a sceneāheās far too clever for that. Instead, heāll undermine them subtly, making them seem untrustworthy or unreliable. With a few choice words and that calm, knowing smirk, heāll turn you against anyone he sees as a threat. And if they persist? Well, Kaeya has ways of handling obstacles. People have a habit of disappearing when they get too close to whatās his.
ā„ Kaeyaās role as Cavalry Captain means heās got a way with strategy and people alike. Heās the one who knows all the secrets in Mondstadt, and heās not above using that knowledge to keep you in line. If he feels like youāre drifting, heāll pull strings within the Knights to subtly restrict your freedom, making it seem like heās the only one you can rely on. Heāll manipulate situations so that you find yourself leaning on him, needing himāand heāll do it all with that infuriating, knowing smile.
ā„ Kaeya has a genuine, albeit twisted, desire to keep you safe. He sees himself as the only one who can protect you, and heāll go to extreme lengths to do just that. If anyone threatens you, heāll deal with it personally, making sure they know exactly who theyāre dealing with. The other Knights might suspect something, but Kaeyaās too clever to get caughtāand as far as heās concerned, the ends justify the fucking means.
ā„ As a member of the Knights of Favonius, Kaeya knows how to play both sidesāhe can work within the system, but heās never above bending the rules. He might even use his position to monitor your movements, subtly influencing the Knightsā patrols to ensure youāre never out of his sight for long. The other Knights may see him as a bit of a loose cannon, but they respect his skill, and he knows how to use that respect to his advantage. Nobodyās going to question Kaeyaās actions too closely, and that gives him all the freedom he needs to keep you close.
Yandere Diluc
ā„ Dilucās the kind of guy who feels like he has to protect everything he cares aboutāand when it comes to you, that instinct becomes overwhelmingly intense. Heāll want to shield you from every danger, but his version of āsafetyā means keeping you right under his watch. His love isnāt just protective; itās possessive as hell. He doesnāt just want you safe; he wants you with him, always. And if you resist? Heās not above using his influence to make sure youāve got nowhere else to go.
ā„ As Mondstadtās Darknight Hero, heās used to working in the shadows, handling the cityās threats without anyone knowing. If youāre ever in danger, heāll be the first one there, taking down threats with a quiet, ruthless efficiency. And the thing is? He likes that you donāt fully know what heās capable of. It keeps you vulnerable, reliant on him, needing him to protect you. When heās got you in his grasp, he wonāt let go. Ever.
ā„ Dawn Winery is his sanctuary, his fortress, and heāll make damn sure it feels like a safe haven for you tooāthough maybe a bit too safe. Heāll ensure youāre comfortable, but thereās always a subtle pressure to stay within those walls. He wants you at the winery, close to him, where he can keep an eye on you. Heāll go so far as to make it seem like outside threats are too dangerous for you to handle alone. Dawn Winery becomes more than just a home; itās a gilded cage.
ā„ That brotherly relationship with Kaeya is complicated as hell, and the animosity between them adds a dark edge to Dilucās possessiveness. If Kaeya even so much as looks your way, Dilucās eyes turn cold, and heāll waste no time reminding his brother that youāre his. Thereās a deep-seated need to outshine Kaeya, to prove that heās the one who deserves your loyalty and attention. If Kaeya tries to get close to you, Diluc wonāt hesitate to confront him, warning him with that fiery intensity to back the hell off.
ā„ Dilucās got this obsessive side that wonāt let him rest until heās sure youāre safe and alone with him. Heāll check in on you, even if youāre out of sight for just a moment, tracking every move you make to make sure no one else has a claim on you. His attention to detail borders on terrifying, and nothing slips by him. Heās practically everywhere, and you start to feel like youāre always being watched.
#genshin impact headcanons#genshin x reader#genshin imagines#yandere genshin impact#yandere genshin imagines#genshin yandere#yandere genshin x reader#yandere genshin x gender neutral reader#yandere genshin x you#genshin venti#genshin impact venti#yandere venti#genshin kaeya#genshin impact kaeya#yandere kaeya#venti#genshin barbatos#kaeya alberich#kaeya x reader#knights of favonius#genshin impact diluc#genshin diluc#yandere diluc#diluc ragnvindr#diluc x reader#dawn winery#yandere headcannons#yandere#genshin impact#writers on tumblr
171 notes
Ā·
View notes
Text
ONCE BELIEVED
summary: what they thought love was versus what you showed them it really is. featuring xiao, childe, diluc, scaramouche, albedo, and alhaitham.
contains: 0.7k words, little drabbles for each boy š«¶ fluff
a/n: finally some fluff š this piece was pretty personal for me to write, since i used perceptions of the loves ive seen through my people watching/people around me/personal experiences. enjoy š«¶
Xiao thought love was a useless phenomenon that only mortals experienced. He didnāt think love was all that special, nor did he understand how someone could devote their entire life to one person. To love was to be attached. To be attached was to get hurt. However, you taught him that love did have a use; to bring out the best in each other. You brought out a different side of Xiao. A softer, gentler side that was able to relax at your touch. The side of Xiao who finally felt like each breath of air in his lungs were ones of life, and not as a reminder that he is still suffering. The side of Xiao who was proven wrong about love, but he could never be more glad than he is. Xiao knows what true love is now. Love is you.
Childe thought that love was fiery and passionate all the time. He thought that to love was to kiss dramatically in the rain, to dance in the moonlight. To forever be caught up in the thrill of it all, like a never ending adrenaline rush. But being with you made him realize that love isnāt just a thrilling roller coaster ride. Sometimes, love is the quiet laughter at night, sweet kisses on each other's foreheads, or the comfort of simply sitting next to each other. Love doesnāt always have to be burning brightly; sometimes, itās a calm flame in the corner of the room. It may not be dramatic, but it illuminates everything around it.
Diluc thought that to be loved, he had to be worthy. He thought that he had to perfect himself in order to be loved, that he had to meet certain conditions. But then you came around and flipped his entire worldview around. You showed him that he didnāt need to be extravagant, or strong all the time, or perfect. He just had to be Diluc. Your Diluc, who does extensive research on grape juice just to find his favourite kind. Your Diluc, who wakes up early on Saturdays to make you a hot drink to serve to you in bed. Your Diluc, who brings you small trinkets with that lovely smile. Your Diluc, forever yours.
Scaramouche thought that love was like a business deal. Two people come together and realize how they could benefit off each other; thatās what it really is, right? Otherwise, how could you possibly devote your love, your trust, your time, your life to someone? But he gets it now. The moment you got through the smallest crack in his walls, it all came crashing down. The way you knew him, the way you saw right through all his bluffs and best defences. Despite the many roundabouts, you went through the labyrinth to his heart, all because you loved him. Love doesnāt always need a rhyme or reason. Sometimes, you love for the sake of loving. And loving you is one thing heāll never regret.
Albedo thought there was a formula for love. He thought it could be calculated, predicted. You start as friends, you touch their hand to spark interest, then you flirt and so it goes. Itās ironic, because his love for you was not planned at all. In fact, it hit him like a truck. He didnāt expect any of it at all. He was so stunned that he was in denial for weeks before Kaeya literally had to call out his heart eyes for you. But now, the spontaneity of your relationship is what makes him happiest. What should the two of you do today? Stay home cuddled up in bed? A picnic at Windrise? Perhaps Albedo could draw a portrait of you? The unknown is can be scary, but not with you. And as long as you are by his side, he will go wherever the wind takes him.
Alhaitham thought that all forever loves have to go through some sort of major conflict within their relationship. He thought that you had to fight for your love. He thought that love was something you had to almost die for. When you came around, itās as if all stars aligned. Every failed love led the two of you together. Itās as if the two of you were molded for each other. From the silent understanding stares or soft smiles from across a room, anyone outside could see the love flowing from the two of you. Of course the two of you had disagreements like any couple, but things never exploded beyond repair. At the end of the day, the two of you knew youād be okay. Some things are just meant to be, and the two of you are one of them.
#genshin#genshin impact x reader#genshin impact#genshin x reader#diluc x reader#childe x reader#tartaglia x reader#scaramouche x reader#wanderer x reader#xiao x reader#alhaitham x reader#albedo x reader#genshin fluff
2K notes
Ā·
View notes
Text
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!! gifts ensue.
he really went. blep. hi user @ilyuu. im proud of this one so congrats wanderer takes home first gift wooo
lmao id like to apologise in advance as this was brought on because of me but I got super burnt out drawing like 20 of these over the course of 2 days... if you see the quality of the drawings declining ( which you will ) please don't mind it!! thank you.
@anonbinaryweirdo. sigh. i get whiplash whenever you're super nice and then in the span of the next three seconds immediately do something vile
@soleillunne. we don't talk much but from what I know you are such a sweet person omg !! and your works??? dies inside (in a good way). the way you write xiao maks me so. puddle like
@realkavehgf. we agree on one things (amongst others) and that is that kaveh is. kAVEH IS. MALFUNCTIONS PERISHES.
@emphasisondrvgs. you scare me. please take your ranpo and quietly see yourself out LMAO /j
@pjsk-writin. AMIMI ONE OF MY FIRST EVER MOOTS !!! im so proud of mikoto. sighs. straitjackets are smth else to draw .. BUT HES SO. MMMMMM !!!!
@circyexistforcontent AAAHHH HI PRECIOUS. I LIKE YOU BUT I DONT REALLY LIKE DILUC SO. TAKE THIS... quietly throws up
@whats-it-mean. puka puka. head empty. puka puka. please stop your affairs with my mother.
@falors. UGLY SOBS. UGLY CRIES. I LOVE YOU /P SM. WAAHHHH TEARS TEARS TEARS you are the most talented person ever I S T G gRAAAHHH YOU BETTER GET 18412409128410948 FOLLOWERS THIS YEAR OR I WILL RIOT. mwah.
@dustofthedailylife. omg. hi dust... tbh ive been so concerned for you recently with how much life is running you over with a pickup truck so wishing for your improved health soon !! alhaith is a smort guy what can I say
@the-white-void. DEAREST. literally one of the first people I ever interacted with on this platform and you're actually. like. literally one of the sweetest people I have ever met. KLEE IS SUCH A CUTIE FJSFJDK
@kaeffeinee. OMG. m..my kitten- woah WHO just said that. wild shit right there. have something you don't like?? have something that's been pestering you for far too long?? no worries. its the official nag seal of mendokusai !!!!
@lillonvia. sobs. I didn't do the man justice.loud sobs. DFSDDSF YOUR ART MAKES ME WANT TO LIKE DISENTAGRAT INTO GLOWING BALLS oF FUZZ AND FLOAT INTO THE HEAVENS I DONT KNOW HOW ELSE TO DESCRIBE IT. WE ARE SO DELULU oVER XIAO. FOAMS AT THE MOUTH
@absolutelyobsessedkiya. HELP WHY IS MINORI SO BRIGHT.... she's literally shining what. we need to talk more pspsspsp I just now found out that you're a fan of milgram!! remember like last year I was all 'whose that pretty pink person on their pfp??' AND NOW I FINALLY KNOW THATS ITS MUU RAHHHH
@auroratumbles. meow. cat. what a sweetie. I don't even know what my art style is doing here anymore Istg what even. what even BYE LETS TALK ABOUT XIAO LATER !!
@papiliotao. mwah. a kith for you. mWAH. ANOTHER KITH. SJFKSDJFLS GRAHHH YOU ARE THE SW E. E T E ST AND YOUR THE SWEETEST AND YOUR CAT IS THE SWEETEST AND YOUR VOICE IS MAKING ME WANT TO ELEVATE INTO THE CLOUDS AND YOURE SO SILLY EVEN THOUGH YOU DONT LIKE AKITIO SHINONOME
@yinyinggie. hihihi ying !! it honestly amazes me how you're able to juggle so many events and servers at once. im actually in awe. always look at xiao he's so emo and short
@solxima. GRAHHH HI. I DONT LIKE HOW JINGYUAN LOOKS IN THIS BUT. DLJFLSDJ DIES> I CANT DO THIS AN Y M O RE. your honor. hes so cat coded hes so cat coded he's so PERISHS
@yelshin. WAIIIIT NO YOUR NAME GOT CUT OFF> iM SORRY. I don't know why he looks... so r e g a l in this but its definitely giving off oRAtRice MecAnIquE DAnAlySe CARdiNAle .
@vennnnn-diagram. LOUD SCREAMING N O . YOUR NAME GOT CUT OFF TOOOODJSKFLSD JGAIJFAD JKLJFD:LFS. anyways. I need to see nahida smiling more she deserves everything and then some. aranaras are so silly giggles
@lume-nosity. I hold the slightest bit of guilt for putting your angsty ish drawing right next to happy lil nahida buT AHAHAH IT MAKES IT HURT MORE IG. took some inspo from your blog title... mwah ily lume. I WAS SO SCARED TO TALK TO YOU AT FIRST WHEN I SENT YOU THAT MOOT ASK BUT I AM EVER SO HAPPY THAT I DID !!!
th end. im actually so dead lmao my fingers actually were starting to bleed afklsdjfaskdjfklsdjflkasdjflksjflkjowejtoij enjoy your Christmas gifts mooties !! if anyone asks why I haven't been posting fics as promised. this is why. ill be in a coffin for a while please let my soul rest
OH AND FORGOT TO MENTION I DREW THESE BASD ON THE MOOTIES THAT COMMNTED ON MY THINGY LIKE LAST WEEK WHICH ASKED WHICH CHARACTER THY WANTD I LOVE YOU ALL PSPS I PROMIS
#ā
ĖĖĖ melongallery!#genshin#genshin impact#my art#doodle#rkgk#my artwork#fanart#genshin impact fanart#genshin art#genshin impact art#art#illustration#genshinimpact#genshinimpactfanart#genshin fanart#digital art#digital illustration#digital drawing#drawing#artists on tumblr#christmas#wanderer#scaramouche#childe#kazuha#kaveh#ranpo#mikoto#diluc
245 notes
Ā·
View notes
Text
Genshin Men: Thoughts on Marriage + How They Would Propose
ok so it's not ALL the genshin men in this post but I do plan to do all of them at some point... (Feat. Diluc, Childe, and Cyno)
Diluc
Diluc is a very traditional man, he would be open to the idea of marriage within reason (ie; after being in a relationship for a significant amount of time)
There would be a small part of him that would have reservations about marrying you; not because of you, but because of his own traumas and issues. He's scared he won't measure up to be the husband you deserve, or that he might lose you
He's a man who pushes past his fears and shortcomings though, especially for the sake of those he cares about. He'll often find himself pondering the idea of marrying you
He would want the proposal to be absolutely perfect, it was the bare minimum of what you deserved after all, but every plan that he would begin to formulate would never come to fruition; he would find some unacceptable flaw and start the process all over again in his head
And then, suddenly one evening as the setting sun lights your face and hair aglow in an ethereal light, he finds the words tumbling out of him like a drunkard leaving the Angel's Share
"Will you marry me, my love?"
Childe (Tartaglia)
This man is all about family, and wants nothing more than to start his own family with you, so of course he likes the idea of marriage
He does worry about his position as a Harbinger though; marrying him would surely put a target on your back, and while he never had any doubts about his own ability to protect you, he didn't like the idea of you being put in danger because of him
Nonetheless, this man loves you so. He would rip out his still beating heart if you asked him to. And it won't be long before he considers the option of marriage before he proposes to you
It's surprisingly sweet and traditional; he takes you to the fanciest place to eat in Liyue, buys you a bouquet of glaze lilies, and takes you on a moonlight walk along the coast just outside of Liyue Harbor for privacy
It's there that he gets down on one knee and proposes, "I used to fight for the sake of getting stronger and beating each opponent, but now...I do the fighting for you, Darling. You mean the world to me. Would you do the honor of being my spouse, now and forever?"
Cyno
Cyno doesn't think much about the concept of marriage until you bring it up idly in conversation one day. It's not that you weren't good enough for him to consider the possibility, it's just that his work as the General Mahamatra keeps him so busy he literally didn't have the time to consider the future with you
He would listen to what you have to say about the idea, but he will hold back his concerns and deflect the conversation. He doesn't want to rain on your parade, but he has his doubt about being able to balance being a good husband and being the General Mahamatra, not to mention the danger you would be put in by association
Cyno takes the longest out of the three to finally decide to propose to you, reasoning that he's been able to keep you safe so far in your relationship, and marriage would bind you to him; in his mind, it would be like he was always with you in some way
His proposal would be a mix; he would prepare you a nice meal or take you somewhere to eat, and ask if he can speak to you privately. With the serious tone, for a minute you're sweating bullets thinking he was upset with you
In his proposal, he wouldn't make any of his awful jokes. He takes the matter too seriously to feel like delivering puns. Cyno will take your hands and look deep into your eyes before finally speaking, "As a General Mahamatra, it is my duty to carry out judgement. When it comes to you, I can think of no better judgement than for me to remain by your side, until the day I draw my final breath. Will you marry me, (Y/n)?"
He is thoroughly shocked when you start crying, thinking he has deeply offended you somehow with his proposal. It's at this point he cracks a joke, trying to soothe you.
Cyno: "B-Before you say yes to a proposal, there is one thing you have to consider..."
Y/N: "What is that?"
Cyno: "On one hand, you get a really nice ring, but on the other hand, you won't.
In Gandharva Ville, Tighnari is stricken by a sudden migraine of an unknown cause
#genshin impact#genshin#genshin x reader#genshin imagines#genshin headcanons#Diluc#Tartaglia#Childe#Cyno#diluc x reader#tartaglia x reader#cyno x reader#diluc x y/n#tartaglia x y/n#cyno x y/n#childe x reader#childe x y/n
580 notes
Ā·
View notes
Text
SWEET + RANDOM RELATIONSHIP HEADCANONS
ft :: xiao, diluc, yoimiya x gn!reader
wrote these like a year ago and I barely found them </3 also omg yoimiya I love her so much I need her to be my girlfriend
XIAO
ā he finds it cute when you're fascinated by random things. like the times where you're walking alongside him and find yourself distracted by a harmless insect you have never seen before. with a scoff, he'll step towards you, "that could be dangerous you know?" but once you have your back turned, his eyes will soften with adoration over the way you find beauty in everything. you're the reason he has began to appreciate the little things in his excruciating long life. plus, there's absolutely no way he'd let you touch anything if he knew it was dangerous in the first place.
ā adepti don't require any sleep, but if he isn't needed anywhere, xiao will lay beside you until you have fallen asleep. depending on how far you are in the relationship and the boundaries you have established, he might even hold you and soothe you to sleep. he doesn't want his lover to come home to an empty bed, much less have to wonder why they're all alone. and on the frequent nights when he can't be there, he'll check in on you every once in a while throughout the night, before vanishing once more to attend to his duties.
ā sometimes he comes back from his travels with gifts for you, he usually brings them when you're asleep so he can simply put them on a counter and spare himself from the embarrassment of ACTUALLY facing you and giving them to you directly. sometimes it's a pretty flower or sort of plant that reminded him of your beauty. other times it's a crystal or fruit that you recently mentioned.
DILUC
ā you could ask diluc to draw a straight line or to bring you a glass filled to the brink and he'd have no problem doing the task, his hands are steady. perhaps that's the main reason why you always feel so at ease when he gently holds your hips. diluc would feel prideful over how quickly you relax and feel safe with his touch.
ā it could be due to having a pyro vision, but his hands are always warm. do you have goosebumps from the sheer cold or maybe a chilly breeze that grazed your skin? you can always come to him, the feeling of his hands flush against your body will have you warming up in no time. you wouldn't even need gloves during the winter time, you can rely on him instead.
ā he doesn't mind if you accompany him to places he needs to go. in fact, he'll find himself smiling a little whenever he's working and lifts his gaze up, only to see you sitting on a bar stool near him. whenever there aren't any customers needing anything, he'll turn all his attention over to you. whenever he has to deal with the frustration of kaeya so smugly entering the tavern, he can just glance over at you and feel all of his anger subsiding.
YOIMIYA
ā it's highly probable that she's the one who confessed to you! she's upfront about her feelings and doesn't like secrecy or the idea of being held back by being unable to communicate. her boldness overpowers everything even if she's really nervous, so if you're shy or struggle with speaking then don't worry! she'll be your voice
ā she can literally talk about you for hours whenever your name is brought up. even if you are someone who wasn't initially well known, you'll gain a lot of popularity since yoimiya speaks highly of you and will declare her feelings for you to everyone she knows
ā many of the kids in inazuma look up to her, so since you guys are together so often they'll begin seeing you as parental figures.
ā it'll take a while for her to tell her dad that she's in a relationship with you since she wants to make sure he'll actually be able to hear, even if it means she has to yell a lot. however, she's so enthusiastic! she adores her dad and wants him to know <3
"hey dad! this is myā" she waved her arms around before cupping her hands together and putting them on the sides of her mouth to make her voice louder. "dad! dad!...dad! ugh...it's no use, maybe we can tell him another time yeah?"
ā you'll be able to tell she has a lot on her mind whenever she's silent or when she gazes off into the sky. yoimiya will definitely make a firework that's exclusive to the two of you! if you're ever away on a journey then she'll light one up and smile upon reminiscing memories she cherishes with you.
#genshin headcanons#genshin x reader#genshin fluff#genshin impact x reader#xiao x reader#xiao headcanons#diluc fluff#diluc x reader#diluc headcanons#yoimiya x reader#yoimiya headcanons
673 notes
Ā·
View notes
Note
thoughts on kaeya
The way I was gonna be like, "he's cold as ice" but that's silly... But I also adore Kaeya so I'm writing little headcannons and random Kaeya thoughts.
ā” THOUGHT ON KAEYA
He's sweet. Really sweet, especially when he's not being sassy and sarcastic on missions. Always saying 'thank you' with a shy head scratch, dipping his head with an embarrassed smile as he's greeted by little old ladies, who absolutely adore him.
For someone whose literal element is cryo, he has such a warm personality that draws people in. He has such a calm and relaxed grin, always sitting relaxed no matter where he goes. Always greeting familiar faces and asking how they are, unbothered if they go off rambling, cause he'll always smile and show his interest.
Kaeya also has a RSF [Resting Sad Face], especially when he's alone, his facial muscles relaxing into a frown when he's in thought, even when he's merely thinking about some chores left undone. And when he's caught, he's quite embarrassed, yet laughing it off as he presses his cheek against his palm. Teasing you for being so concerned.
Kaeya likes sharing his food, especially if it's something you enjoy. I believe it's a habit from childhood, where he and Diluc often shared their food, it's a habit Kaeya can't shake. Always swearing that he got far too much to eat for just himself, but has this satisfied smile when you take the portion he saved. [He tries to eat dinner with you often whenever you're around and he isn't busy.]
When he sneezes, a gust of frosty air escapes from his nose, when he gets overly embarrassed, he can accidentally freeze himself in his seat or freeze cups and bottles in his hand, which is partially why he wears gloves.
Kaeya loves hugs, he won't go actively asking for one, but if you so happened to grace him with one, he's easily accepting it, slightly teasing you for being so eager to see him. [As if his heart isn't racing.]
#t.manor.drabbles#genshin kaeya#kaeya fluff#kaeya x gender neutral reader#kaeya headcanons#kaeya x you#kaeya x reader#genshin impact kaeya#kaeya drabbles#kaeya alberich fluff#kaeya alberich x you#kaeya alberich x reader#kaeya alberich#genshin impact drabbles#genshin impact x reader#genshin impact#genshin impact x you
297 notes
Ā·
View notes
Text
obey me characters and their visions
Or what I think are their visions idk itās 3 am and I just found out I failed my pathology exam so hereās a crossover of two games that provides me an escape from this putrid reality š
also just trying to get rid of drafts rn
Tags: sfw, pure crack speculation, Iām going insane, obey me demon brothers and undateables and luke, genshin impact visions, everything here is MY OPINION and should not be taken seriously, feel free to disagree with me
Lucifer
-He strikes me as the type to either have a hydro vision or a geo vision
-more leaning towards hydro
-hydro vision holders tend to be dedicated to their work and uphold their own view of justice, more often than not being protectors of some sort i.e Candace and Aaru village, Ayato with the Kamisato Clan
-I draw parallels between him and Ayato because they both have gone through hell and back for their families (often literally) and have had to salvage tarnished reputations in order to protect said family
-also very rich and elegant men who have a ādark sideā that most arenāt aware of
-Itās also just every hydro character being really sophisticated and elegant tbh he fits the vibe I think (minus Childe but he has his moments)
-Geo because, wellā¦ look at him. Heās prime geo vision material. Like a rock solid wall holding up the HOL but like heās also hanging by a thread lol.
Mammon
-Geo Vision, Hear me out on this.
-Not only does it suit his color palette, but if you think about it, Mammon places a lot of responsibility on himself to be a good older brother to his siblings (despite falling short most times), we see this especially during Nightbringer
-Geoās thing is literally responsibility. Every geo user has some sort of responsibility that they themselves have chosen to undertake, whether or not they can handle it
-Theyāre all also quite stubborn. Once theyāre dead set on something they will never let it go, and on top of that they also protect either someone or something
-Every geo user has a goal relating to something to do with material or status: Ningguang and the Tianqiu, Noelle wanting to be in the KOF, Zhongli wanting to retire (lmfao). Mammon wanting to be rich (and wanting him and his brothers to be at the top of the Devildom in Nightbringer) literally fits.
-Mammon, despite being a goofy character, fits into geo so perfectly itās actually insane.
-Mammon and Itto are the same person. Iām not elaborating.
Levi
-Electro vision all the way.
-Itās no surprise. Canonically heās seen as a weirdo, even by his brothers (not me tho I love my men a little pathetic) and he doesnāt spend much time mingling with others, so of course heās gonna be singled out
-almost every single electro vision holder is outcasted by at least one society; Beidou being cast out of her village, Fischl being thought of as eccentric because of her personality, the literal electro archon becoming a shut-in
-He would absolutely get the vision probably in like the early part of Nightbringer when we got stuck in the TSL universe and he had to make a decision
-(if youāre wondering why I keep bringing up Nightbringer itās bc itās the one Iām currently playing ok)
-Levi also passes the āI have a scary animal that helps me fightā thing. Henryās quite formidable when heās back to normal size :)
Satan
-Hm, thinking about it and at first Iād say dendro is the obvious answer but thereās also quite a few other contenders actually.
-Pyro is one of them, and when drawing parallels Diluc comes to mind (obvs grumpy men stick together always.) As the avatar of wrath, heās like mad 80% of the time and I can imagine him raining hellfire upon everything (and he has, best believe).
-But also heād fit the āpassionateā description, heās so passionate about books and magic that heād literally kill for a book that he wanted (and did Iām pretty sure). Heād also be considered passionate for hating Lucifer so much I think
-he also has quite the past to fit with a pyro user, especially during Nightbringer when heās still coming into terms about being basically a baby demon and learning to confront his brothers and finally accept them
-Dendro is quite obvious for him. He craves knowledge from books, and Iām sure if he were in Teyvat heād find his way in the Akademiya just to get into the House of Daenaās restricted section
-I think either or could be his vision, depends on which Satan youāre talking about (Nightbringer Satan and main timeline Satan are two vastly different individuals)
-if you really wanna get into it tho, cryo/electro's pretty... fitting. Especially for nightbringer Satan. Even if his brothers try not to make him feel like it, he will always be different from them; the fact that he basically was made to replace Lillith in a sense, and he distances himself away from them because he just doesn't fit in.
-all in all he's so versatile realistically he could have like 4/7 visions since his character is so dynamic between the two games
Asmodeus
-Now this was harder to come up with, but after giving it some thought I think heād have an Anemo vision
-think of it this way. In Nightbringer take a shot everytime I bring that game up his whole arc in the beginning was learning to let go of the celestial realm and accepting the fact that he was a demon now, effectively granting himself the freedom to love himself once more
-Anemo is the element of freedom right? He fought himself and his inner demons for freedom like that, which happens to a lot of those who are granted this vision (Wanderer and Xiao moment)
-Thats really all I have for him. Tbh, the only other vision I could see him wielding his pyro, but I couldnāt think of anything else I can say that hasnāt already been said
-another short anemo king go figure (he and heizou would get along I think)
Beelzebub
-another one I had to really think of, but upon further deliberation with myself I'm thinking pyro again (the default vision lmfao)
-Yes. Passion for food, he'd get along with Xiangling quite well (too well, imagine her in the devildom holy shit)
-Also pretty passionate about working out and protecting his brothers, so there's that lol
-I am stumped on him bc he's like lowkey just there bro like
-how would he even get his vision idk man
-but imo pyro is the default vision so he gets it (feel free to disagree with me)
Belphegor
-If you think this guy does not have an anemo vision you are wrong
-like dead mf wrong he is anemo all the goddamn way
-he lost his sister and still blames himself for it, but he also wants to be free with his brothers in the devildom
-the other vision i would give him is electro because he does tend to like, shut himself off or whatever so there's that
-but he's 100% anemo I don't make the rules sorry
-first tall male anemo user?? (surprisingly he's 5'10 guys it's probably all that sleep he does lmfao)
Diavolo
-hmmmm, such a hard decision I wonder what vision I would give to the literal prince of hell- pyro.
-jk jk let me explain
-Pyro, because as I've stated before, it is both the default vision imo and also the vision for those who are passionate IMO (I cannot stress this enough)
-Diavolo is very passionate about RAD, and the whole "demons getting along with other species" concept is something he has been working very hard on (man is trying to end specieism in the obey me verse)
-on top of his outgoing and friendly personality, pyro really does fit him like a glove. I could make an argument for geo because he shoulders a fuck ton of responsibility for the devildom (esp in nightbringer) but like
-he is warm and friendly and strong, perfect pyro material
Barbatos
-I needed to think about this one for a bit, but after further deliberation with the screams that echo in my head, I am confident in saying that this man has an anemo vision
-if he were in the genshin universe he'd def be one of the shady people from celestia (bro is literally istaroth but i digress)
-as much as anemo fits him aesthetically, I also want to point out that he just... gives people freedom? Like the first half of nightbringer was him finally fulfilling someone's wish to go to heaven to see their lover
-he also just parallels a lot with venti, idk i just see him being very fitting with an anemo vision
-like, he's immortal yet does not look it (Scara, Xiao, Venti), downplays his power to appear "normal" in a sense that he won't be an immediate threat to those perceiving him (Venti), saw a pyro kid and decided to adopt them and begrudgingly take care of them no matter how annoying they are (Xiao and Hu Tao though I may be reaching)
Luke
-bro does not have a vision yet (jk its cryo)
-I feel like he'd be given a hydro vision solely for the fact that he is changing his, quite frankly specie-ist, ways lol (like eula hello?)
-he is quite shy when mc first met him, the only reason why he didn't immediately get mad at them is because they weren't a demon and that's saying something
-he tends to be very guarded around said demons, often becoming aggressive when interacting with them but he's warming up. It's like a wall of ice slowly melting through the mc and simeon's guidance
-he also reminds me of mika for some reason
Solomon
-he has an electro vision and yes, it's exactly the same situation as Lisa
-though he doesn't need one (none of them do tbh), I feel like he wanted one just for shits and giggles like I definitely see him being a descender on Teyvat
-he's literally the most powerful human in the obey me verse, of course he's going to be viewed differently from others even though he "tries" to not be too overt about it (very, very big emphasis on tries. I think he only does it for mc atp)
-I feel like he'd get along well with the electro ladies as well, particularly Miko and Lisa (Gorou and Luke need to hide like asap)
-in all seriousness though, he just fits into electro so well given all the character traits present in electro wielders
-another vision I could see him having is dendro, partly because he's always down to have more knowledge about magic that he doesn't know yet and is in constant pursuit of creating pacts with the demon brothers
Simeon
-another hydro wielder :)
-calm, collected, elegant, sticks to their principles- classic hydro archetype tbh I love him so much
-again, very similar to Lucifer's reasoning but he leans more towards hydro wielders like Nilou and Candace I think, who are quite relaxed but won't hesitate to protect what they love and fight for what they deem is right
-spoiler warning: he literally got cast out of heaven for the mc.
-as I've said before, there really isn't anything I can add that I haven't said before, other than the fact that Simeon would definitely enjoy Xinqiu's company and possibly get along with Furina when discussing acting and the arts
-other than hydro, I don't think any other vision suits him tbh (big maybe on anemo but like, it doesn't really fit tbh)
I am so fucking bad at character analysis but here you guys go
the labor of my sleepless night while i gather more motivation to write the second chapter of madame neuvillette
also i am so very tempted to start writing for other fandoms but this blog is enough for now tbh
#genshin impact#genshin headcanons#obey me#obey me headcanons#obey me nightbringer#obey me mammon#obey me lucifer#obey me satan#obey me asmodeus#obey me leviathan#obey me belphegor#obey me beelzebub#obey me barbatos#obey me solomon#obey me shall we date#obey me diavolo#obey me luke#obey me simeon#omswd#obey me crack#obey me crossover#genshin impact crossover#obey me spoilers
89 notes
Ā·
View notes
Text
well guys. since i missed epic's birthday (devastating) have some headcanons :)
he is one of those weaboos who learned japanese so he can watch anime "the authentic way" (his words)
so he's fluent in japanese š he literally only learned it for anime but dude was DEDACTED
he's so cringe guys š i can say that. he's my boyfriend i love him
he would adore those cute anime girl v-tubers. like not in a weird way but he'd watch a lot of them
HE PLAYS GENSHIN š he'd probably main beidou or raiden shogun/ei.. maybe run a full electro team with miko and fischl too š (fischl is his fave character he loves her backstory and her bird thing idk i dont use fischl š) he loves the electro characters for some reason idk
HE HAS THE WORST LUCK ON THIS GAME THO. bro has c6 diluc (me too ā¹ļø) and all his artifacts SUCK ASS even tho he'll grind every day
he has to spend money on every banner because he always loses his 50/50 and only gets high pity
ok enough genshin headcanons he's cringe we know this
im here ranting about a game i hate because my dumb boyfriend plays it so much
he hangs out with cross a lot ofc BUT
whenever he hears the word cross used in any context he turns to cross like "CROSS????? BRUH THATS YOU!!" (i always make these jokes. im projecting)
cant believe jesus died on his best friend fr... LMAOOO
he speedruns minecraft. he's NOT GOOD AT IT. but he can do it
he's had his speedruns ruined by creepers like 7 times
one time he somehow got into the deep dark and got killed by the warden??? idk what bro was doing down there in a speedrun dawg š
sorry he's a gamer in my head but hes really bad at every game he plays (just like me fr)
he sleeps under like 6 different weighted blankets in the hopes that he wont thrash around when he sleeps but he's too strong and ends up tossing them all off his bed š
bro needs to be CRUSHED to fall asleep!! he literally cant fall asleep without the weight
not that he likes to sleep anyway because of the nightmares but whatever. hes gotta do it. unfortunately.
he fights in his dreams ofc thats like canon but bro is throwing punches in his sleep fr
if he gets a partner (me fr!!) they gotta sleep in a different ROOM š he is taking NO CHANCES and tbh thats so fair i wouldnt wanna wake up being beaten up by my bf
he is so ipad baby-core <3 he'll just watch youtube on his ipad all day if u let him but he's an old man and needs his spectacles otherwise he's holding it at arm's length š
don't forget bro is literally a doctor?? he's SO smart but he uses his goofy persona as a cover up
im convinced like most of the people that know him actually dont know this. they all think hes dumb as bricks š
them he'll casually say smth super smart and everyone is like ???????? HELLO??? SINCE WHEN DID UR BRAIN WORK??
i love drawing epic with glasses guys he looks so cute. but he has old man reading glasses
this the typa shit he wears
AND HE FUCKING. anime glasses š
like yk how ppl in anime push glasses up
him fr
AUUGH WHY IS HE SO CRINGE I NEED TO CRUSH HIM
he actually needs his glasses all the time but he doesnt like to look like a NERDD so he doesnt wear them
he makes cross read everything for him
they go out to eat and gotta make him read the whole menu otherwise hes holding it 2cm from his face š
"whatd that sign say i cant read it"
"dude the letters are huge how cant you read it"
"oh lol i need my glasses my bad bruh"
"YOU ARE DRIVING A CAR RIGHT NOW????"
actually he cant legally drive. because thats funnier than if he could
id still be his passenger princess <3 i refuse to get my license
anyway guys isnt my boyfriend so silly
im so tiredni needto seelp goodnight smooork mimimumumu
its 3am i neednto get up in 5 hours naioiiooooooo
goodbye guys enhjoy my boyfrien mdgrf
#count how many times i project onto epic challenege#headcanon#undertale headcanon#epic#epic sans#epic headcanon#bruh idk how to tag stuff i dont make real posts anymore š#jester writes
24 notes
Ā·
View notes
Text
THE ULTIMATE AGERE!VENTI HEADCANON POST!
yeah im not sane about him :3
"It's stopped raining already? A shame, I wanted to play some more."
CW: Diapers, nightmares,
ā š„ ā
-Venti's first experience with age regression was rather odd, in that he didn't KNOW what age regression was- nor did he know how to partake in "acting like a child" until he was forced into his headspace during a rainy night at Angel's Share - it started to thunder, and Venti just...dropped like a penny. Luckily, Diluc was a saviour and brought him upstairs to calm him down.
-headspace is around 0-3 years old.
-Due to past injuries from around the Archon War, he needs to be padded 24/7, and will usually gravitate to pull-ups, and will use diapers when regressed!
-He's just an actual baby. He'll either crawl around, or whine and tug at his caregiver until he's scooped up.
-He's just a TOTAL mama's boy, especially for Adelinde! If Diluc's not around/busy, Venti will "help" around Adelinde.
-Adelinde knows that he's the Anemo Archon, as well as his identity being the first thing told to any new caregivers/babysitters, so nightmares and thunderstorms are usually pretty understood.
-Despite hating thunder, he LOVES the rain, and will practically beg his current caregiver to go and splash about. He understands if they say no, however.
-He just...needs to be held. He loves it when a caregiver will boop his nose, or feed him, or care for him if he falls ill- it makes him feel like an actual infant, and therefore more regressed.
-As mentioned before, nightmares are VERY common. He has a few stuffies to help, though! An otter, dubbed "wisp" which was gifted to him from the traveller (who, yes, knows about his headspace- and was the first person he told that wasn't Diluc) as well as a bird stuffie, named "Himmel" and a cat stuffie called "Katze".
-A sucker for apples- even more so when he's little. He'll request them to be cut into cute little shapes, and served with a small container of applesauce to dip into (which he always gets). Despite his love for apples, he despises applejuice, and despite his hate for cheese, loves warm milk.
-An easy way to help him regress is getting him all cozy into (insert cg) arms and just baby him. phrases like "augh, you're just too tiny tonight" and "who's this little baby?" will usually do the trick.
-Despite him literally being the god of Anemo, he'll give his CG his vision, despite it being a fake, as it helps him feel a bit tinier- as well as his bow, and lyre.
-Pacifiers over teethers. The idea of a teether sounds nice, but he didn't really like it, and pacifiers help him feel way more infant-like.
-Can solve puzzles for HOURS.
-Will usually draw pictures of him and his cg, and he's always happy to see them on the fridge.
-Main CG'S:
-Diluc
-Aether/Paimon
-Jean
-Barbara (Although she's more than a babysitter- and yes, she knows of his identity, and is sworn to secrecy)
-Lisa
-Dvalin (Either in his human form, or his dragon form- either works for Venti!)
-Andrus (very rarely).
-Nahida! (Again, very rarely, and mostly she's a CG in his dreams, especially if he's having a nightmare).
Main Nightmares:
-Old Mondstadt's Rebellion (and losing his dear friends in the process)
-Being hurt/stolen from Signora again.
-Old Mondstadt in general- it was from a very fresh point in his life, and was one of his first experiences with people, so he's mostly always dreaming about it.
-Traveller/any of his friends/cg's getting hurt.
#genshin agere#age regression#agere post#sfw little community#genshin impact#genshin agere headcanon#agere headcanons#carmendei headcanons
39 notes
Ā·
View notes
Text
Story Quest drama
Does anyone else find it incredibly weird how many Genshin fans are upset with Paimon and Traveler after Furinaās quest? Like the way people are cherry picking certain parts of scenes and misrepresenting the situation is astounding. Iām not going to pretend Paimon and Traveler didnāt throw a couple jabs but for the majority of back of forth is just banter and the common bluntness they bring. In no way were they trying to gaslight or manipulate Furina.
Furina said she didnāt want to join on stage. Paimon asked if there were any exceptions, and Furina say she didnāt want to leave an out for herself. Hearing that, they immediately pivot the conversation to asking her if she knows anyone who could help. That is literally workshopping a problem 101 and constructive problem solving. I donāt get why people are painting that as pressuring. They heard her stance and seeked a solution that respected her decision and allowed them to continue trying to help their employer.
Furina punches down on herself by saying she didnāt know anyone because they were probably happy she was gone; to which one of the dialogue options boils down to āthatās not a good to assumeā because it isnāt. Paimonās next question was if she had any idea, which causes Furina to get agitated before immediately apologizing because once again, Paimonās question wasnāt in any way trying to get Furina to buckle. The two of them are essentially checking of a mental list to see where they should go to try solve their commission. Paimon even clarifies this with her before they part ways and Paimon says āOh well. We have to respect her decisionā
Even when they get back to the guild, Paimon tells them for personal reasons, Furina canāt help; as well as clarifying the misconceptions the actress had about Furina being rude. In no way were the duo planning on circling back or involving Furina any further and only gets roped back in after getting caught spying. Furina herself admits she just started drawing lines in the sand without hearing the situation before trying to apologize, to which Paimon tells her everything is completely fine and nothing that just happened was taken personally. You could argue Furina didnāt have anything to apologize for and thatās fine, but even in game, nobody was expecting one and told her everything is fine.
Tiny rant but itās a bit annoying how people are quick to clip certain dialogue to paint them negatively, while completely ignoring the parts Paimon and the Traveler actively tell Furina she shouldnāt be so hard on herself, itās okay not to force things, and talking about how sheās finally free to live how she wants. But they want clip the part where Paimon said she first thought Furina was diva; a sane assumption to have after she tried immediately getting them arrested on a ridiculous charge for the sake of hyping the crowd. Was it a little rude? Yeah. Has Paimon never called it like she saw it? No. Weāve heard Kavehās backstory and both her and the traveler still went āYou should really try and get your life together before something happensā because itās the blunt yet honest truth. If isnāt Diluc, Klee, Xiao, Ayaka, Yoimiya, Dehya, or Collei, Paimon will find an issue. The others can do no wrong. š
Anyway, I just think itās a bit ridiculous how some people acting. Especially when several weeks ago Furina and āgirl failureā was always in the same sentence while people applauded Arlecchino for dragging someone when ultimately she also didnāt know dick about the situation and basically did a gymnastics performance the way she jumped to certain conclusions. I love that people love Furina, but letās not get crazy now when two people choose to approach her in a casual dynamic instead of super gently and emphatically. If anything, Furina is getting the normal human experience of having people that actually hate her in Poisson, the troupe idolizing her, Neuvillette and Navia being sweet, and the Traveler and Paimon being casual friends.
You know whatās actually insane!? Shenhe talking about her dead family and backstory then the scene ends with Paimon saying ācut the chitchat. Weāre trying to win a contest.ā THAT was actually out of pocket. š
39 notes
Ā·
View notes
Text
So on my No Bad End fic I mentioned doing a Crepus approval scale because It was the closest to the Diluc Harem I'll be writing so as a reminder
The Kaeya Scale of Approval Thoma (9.9) Wriothesley (8.5) Xiao (8.4) Itto (6) Eula (5.6) Al Haitham (4) Kaveh (3.5) Albedo (3) Childe (2.6) Ayato (1) Donna (0.5) Zhongli (0)
And now introducing!!
Crepus Scale of Approval!
So starting right at the top, kind of surprise to Kaeya is Al Haitham (9.0). So yeah he's not really a romantic type up he's got a stable job, a house. Good things. But what Crepus likes Is Al Haitham's very "Take care of myself first" mind set. He really wants that to rub of more on Diluc, and he's hoping that together they'll balance each other out.
Right under him is actually Zhongli (8.0) Because like Al Haitham he seems to have a stable job and is well respected in his community. Defiantly gets dinged point for forgetting his wallet. But he's respectful and treats Diluc well. Now if Crepus learns he's an Archon he gets a little torn because suddenly he feels like he's much too old for Crepus's baby, but Diluc deserves the best and how better can you be than a literal god?
After that is a tie with Wriothesley and Ayato (7.5) Like those above them, Crepus like their stable and high ranking positions. They both get dinged though because Crepus would be worrying too much about Diluc feeling like he was fighting for social standing.
Under those two is Albedo (7.3) He's got a lot of going for him, being a knight and having Alice's backing behind him. He just gets knocked down a lot of points because he's a weirdo. And Crepus would constantly be asking Alice "Are you sure your nephew is ok?"
Next up, Kaveh (6.0) Just barely hitting the pass in Crepus's book. He's saved by his pure passion and genuine expression. And I think he'd be the best at really showing Diluc how loved he is. So Crepus can't be too made at that.
Again, Barely passing to everyone's surprised Thoma (5.8). Yeah, he's got a stable job and is really nice and a house husband. But he's a just a housekeeper and defiantly couldn't afford to keep Diluc's lifestyle. And while he's nice, Crepus would worry that he's too passive and that he'd again act more like a servant than a partner.
So jumping right down is Xiao at a (3.8) Crepus would not be impressed, not even after learning he's a Yaksha because how is that going to support his son? He only gets points because ya he could protect Diluc
Itto (1) lives up to his "numero UNO" Because that's all he's getting from Crepus. Where Kaveh could win Crepus's over this his devotion, Crepus draws that line at gangs. At least an architect is a respectable job!
Eula (0.2) Hanging on by a thread. And honestly, it's only because Varka has faith in her. So that does mean something to Crepus. But her behavior would totally turn him cold.
Then with at the bottom Childe (0.1) No way in hell is a crazy harbinger like that going near Crepus's baby boy. But here is the thing. I think Childe would be the most likely to change his score once Crepus's See his devotion to his family. Because... Crepus would want that for Diluc. He wants Diluc to have a big happy family, He'd love going to visit Childe's family with Diluc. But... being Fatui is too much of a risk. Because while Crepus does think Childe is an honest man, he still can be used by other people, and thus they'd use Diluc so no way.
Honorable mention Donna forgetting a negative score Crepus would see her following Diluc around and just ask Varka to keep an eye out.
And for those wondering about the Varka scale for the No Bad End Varka. The answer is they are all zero. You express interest in Varka's godchild, his opinion of you jumps right into the trash.
37 notes
Ā·
View notes
Text
~HCS FROM MY BOOK!!-PART ONE~
THIS IS MULTIFANDOM!! also most of these are either slander or made for being a silly joke <333 so please don't take this seriously
fandoms: genshin impact, bungou stray dogs, and honkai impact
genre: fluff, slander, and sillies (it progressively gets less and less serious)
enjoy my shitty hcs from like a year ago <333 (they are actually older lol) ALSO ARE EXTREMELY SHORT SINCE IM LITERALLY JUST TAKING WHAT I WROTE WITHOUT CHANGING IT AND PUTTING IT OVER ON HERE LMAOASBHJAS (there's only so much space on paper </3)
chara list!!: albedo, kazuha, xiao, diluc, heizou, fu hua (sentience), scaramouche, aponia, dazai, ranpo, poe, ANDDD nikolai!!
FIRST TIME HOLDING HANDS!!
ALBEDO
-"its all for an experiment" he says
-lil bitch ok sure
-probably gonna study what this feeling is when he holds your hand and "why he feels so warm on the inside"
-acts like he doesnt care that much but bros probably gonna draw yall holding hands like a 13 year old drawing in her diary š
KAZUHA
-i love him but
-probably would make a poem about how your hand feels š
-he would be so cute tho ngl
-i mean just as always but also like
-please hold his hand he just loves you so much and along with words of affirmation physical contact seems to be his thing
-UGH MARRY ME
XIAO
-"wow y/n when you hold my hand the voices cease their calls for me to go to taco bell, thank you y/n."
-TAKE ME HIGHH AND ILL SINGGGG YOU MAKE EVERYTHING OKAY OHKAY OHKAY OHKAY (if you know that song here's your free kiss <33)
-and then you get married the end
-W H Y D I D I W R I T E T H I S B Y E -
DILUC
-could give less of a shit
-but for the sake of being a gentleman he says thank you and then continues bat manning sillily.
HEIZOU
-"y/n holding hands is cool but i think we should start an investigation of how fast we could make it to my place ;)"
-KILL YOURSELF. (please dont lead the way my silly detective <33)
-this gif makes me want to impulsively eat vanilla cake.
FU HUA
-YAAAATTAAAAA
-*holds hand* look at the beautiful sight ahead of us Y/N! no i did not make that fire-"
-fu hua arsonist era
APONIA
-MOMMY bjnEBHEKHBWJSK
-"y/n holding hands is great but why don't we open our arms and eyes to god"
DAZAI
-I APOLOGIZE TO ALL MY BSD READERS WHO HAVE TO SCROLL THIS FAR JUST TO GET THIS SILLy
-"i can always hold more then your hand~"
-a flirty bitch, but yall got chuuya knocking on your door asking you to "control your dog"
-ironic how chuuya is the one who says that
RANPO
-UGH I LOVE MY SKRUNKLE DOODLE PUSH POP SILLY SKRUNKLY CRUNKLY MUMPLY SILLY (yes i wrote that WORD. FOR. WORD.)
-will hold your hand for payments
-affection?? candy??? candys nuts fit in your mouth because they sure are about to <33 (i want to erase what i write sometimes)
-gets so happy omg
-not only does he have candy, you, but NOW he gets to hold your hand too>!1/!?!?
-wow he might as well steal from a candy store at this point
-might as well
-he swears it was an accident
POE
-poe held your hand with such sweetness, care, tenderness, love, and affection
-karl pulls up in his Mazarati, ready to throw hands once and for all, how DARE someone get more attention then karl
-poe has some explaining to do
-(i wonder how high i was when i wrote these)
-(i think i was 5'5)
NIKOLAI ( I FUCKING LOVE THIS ONE)
-so you go to hold his hand in y/n fashion
-suddenly you almost get hit by a bus
-"shit my bad wrong item"
-you stare in utter confusion at the bus as it suddenly vanishes like a fucking mob from minecraft or some shit
-nikolai god arc confirmed real
-so anyways you suddenly feel warmth on your hand on you see another fucking hand gripping yours but its literally just the hand detached from the body
-you are extremely scared and concerned why there's another hand gripping yours out of nowhere but with nikolai anything is possible so you just accept it and hold his hand back
-he giggles and nikolais away with the hand still holding yours
-(I ASKED HOW HIGH I WAS WHEN I WROTE THE LAST ONE BUT WHAT IS EVEN HAPPENING HERE.)
----------------------------------
the voices
ALOS THNAK YOU FOR READING THIS PIECE OF SHIT IM SORRY. SHE WAS ME FROM A YEAR AGO I DONT KNOW HER š
alos my reqs are always open
I ALSO APOLOGIZE FOR THE TAGS
#albedo x reader#xiao x reader#kazuha x reader#genshin impact x reader#genshin imagines#genshin impact#heizou x reader#heizou is sexy as always#diluc x reader#fu hua x reader#sentience x reader#aponia x reader#flame chasers#honkai impact#honkers impact teehee#bsd#bungou stray dogs#bsd x reader#dazai x reader#ranpo x reader#nikolai#silly#nikolai x reader#poe x reader#ranpo#ranpo my skrunkle doodle pop yum yum#I WORTE THIS ALL IN ONE SITTING#kisses and love#justiceforjared
120 notes
Ā·
View notes
Text
Oh my, oh my God, ģģķģ“ ė
Oh my, oh my God, ģģķģ“ ė
I was really hoping that he will come through
Wanderer x female reader
wc: ~14,138
Notes: Another fic I wrote with my oc in mind but you can read it as an x reader as well <3, this was inspired by the song OMG by NewJeans but not heavily, tons of characters make an appearance (Diluc, Kaeya, Kaveh, Alhaitham, Pantalone, Capitano, Tighnari, Ayato, etc.) the notes will be too long if I list everyone, this is super long but I hope you enjoy lol ą¬(ą©Ā“ź³`)Ā°* ą©ā§āĖ
Back to Masterlist A
ā§ļ½„ļ¾: *ā§ļ½„ļ¾:* Ā ā”ć*:ļ½„ļ¾ā§*:ļ½„ļ¾ā§
I stare at him across the comically large table (desk? Whatever, it doesnāt really matter) as Capitano updates us on his recent endeavors.
As the others jokingly sing his praises, I study the prickly man in front of me. Scara obviously feels my gaze, if his light foot taping is anything to go by, but he refuses to make eye contact with me as he studies the other harbingers with lifeless eyes.
Out of everyone here, Iām the most curious about him. Pantalone is gorgeous but heās amiable with the doctor (whom I hate) and the females here scare me.
Seriously. Theyāre ruthless.
Childe is the only Harbinger I feel comfortable enough to talk to, although I hesitate to approach him at times because it almost always ends in a sparring match.
The outcome is always the same, but despite his many losses against me he continuously asks me to spar. Recently I get the feeling itās his way of saying he wants to get to know me, so I donāt mind, but my muscles are sore and I need a moment of respite. I eye Capitano as I wonder what he looks like underneath the mask. What kind of man is Capitano truly? There must be more to him that lies beneath the surface.
I have a feeling his story is an interesting one. Even so, my eyes find their usual target ahead of me as I watch Scaramouche. Heās called upon by one of the other harbingers, and I dutifully listen to his report despite tuning Capitanoās out mere moments ago.
Once heās done we have our usual wrap up before we disperse. I sigh, grateful I wasnāt needed this time around. As I get up to leave I curse under my breath when the Tsaritsa calls for me.
Spoke too soon.
I briskly walk over to her and respectfully heed her orders. My jaw ticks as I conceal my anger that seethes beneath the surface of my cheerful faƧade. How does she have the audacity to treat me like her daughter?
Deplorable.
āY/n, itās time for you to complete your first mission. The beggars we discussed this meeting still havenāt taken kindly to our ā¦requests. We must show them what it means to take our warnings lightly. Since this is your first mission, you may take a harbinger with you.ā I feel a cold sweat come over me.
Am I really going to have to kill these people? I shiver at the mere thought, but I have no other option but to oblige. I fear what the Tsaritsa will do to me if I donāt comply, and I rather not experience anymore of her ālove.ā
My decision is immediately made, but I attempt to make eye contact with him to see what his thoughts are on the situation. His hat was previously obscuring his face, but now an eye peaks out under it to glare at me with murderous intent.
Do not pick me, his expression screams.
I catch Tartagliaās eye, but I ignore him as Scaramoucheās name leaves my lips.
āGreat. Scaramouche, go on. I expect great things from you two.ā With that I make my way towards the exit, and I hear Scaramoucheās low grumble behind me as he follows me.
ā*ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā±ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢ā©ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā°ā¢*ā
āWhy did you pick me?ā Hours into our trip he finally talks to me. Throughout the duration of our journey he rotated between making noises of disapproval, insulting me, or just silently glaring at me with the intent to kill.
āHonestly, Iām not so sure myself. Something about you justā¦ draws me to you. I donāt know.ā My response leaves him nonplussed as he opts to ignore me as we continue our journey.
We finally reach our destination, and I watch in horror as Scaramouche literally chokes the life out of the man before me. His eyes turn to one of the last people alive, but before he can move towards them I stomp my feet, creating an icy barrier between him and the other person.
āWhat do you think youāre doing?ā His low voice irks me. āWhat is wrong with you!? This man clearly told you they were holding him hostage and-ā I move away as the man nearly misses cutting off my neck with his knife. Scaramouche is the one who pushes me out of the way.
āYou dimwit! He was clearly lying.ā He shouts above me. One of his arms cracks as the man pierces it, but it isnāt long before he joins the rest of the corpses that litter the red stained snow.
Scaramouche says nothing as he gets off of me. āLetās return.ā Is all he says. I follow him, hoping he wonāt turn his anger onto me.
ā*ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā±ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢ā©ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā°ā¢*ā
āHow did you know he was lying?ā I ask as we near our destination.Ā āHis eyes. They gave him away. Filthy scum.ā I recall the man's face, and his eyes pop in my mind. I remember the way they kept darting down as he kept looking behind him.
āHuh. I guess my shock clouded my judgment-ā āNo shit it did.ā Itās my turn to glare at the puppet beside me as he scoffs. āThatās a good look on you. Next time, make sure youāre useful without dragging me down. I know the Tsaritsa wouldnāt take kindly to me injuring her precious child, so youāre in luck.ā He laughs at my annoyed expression.
I donāt know how, but he knows. He knows I hate this and the Tsaritsa for what sheās done. Even so, he pokes fun at me some more before we finally return and he goes back to glaring at me in silence.
The Tsaritsa is pleased with us, and we are dismissed. āNext time, donāt pick me.ā Are his final words before he walks away with the doctor.
Jerk.
ā*ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā±ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢ā©ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā°ā¢*ā
āScaramouche.ā I pick him again, and again he glares at me. The Tsaritsa is easing me into the whole Harbinger ordeal, and I know itās only because she favors me for some twisted reason.
āLetās go.ā He says gruffly. This time he roughly grabs my hand as he drags me outside. āWhat did I tell you last time?ā He states more than asks.
āDo not pick you. Too bad I donāt follow your orders, nor do I have to.ā I relish the annoyed tick that shows on his face. I roughly remove my hand from his as I keep walking beside him.
āWell, at least this time we donāt have to kill.ā I cheer. āTch. Youāre more naĆÆve than I thought.ā When I curiously question his words, he replies, āYou may think the Tsaritsa is being kind, and in a way she is, but these missions are more than just rookie missions. Theyāre meant to harden you. Those last people we fought? They originally were ordinary civilians turned criminals due to hardships that had fallen upon them. Hmmm, I wonder who backed them into that corner?ā Scaramouche wonders aloud.
I stop walking dead in my tracks. āW-Wait, so what she said was-ā āA lie? Yeah. Get used to that. Keep walking.ā He says. I do, but I feel sick to my stomach as I pray the tears on my lashes donāt fall.
Now that I think about it, there was a familiar food cart not too far from them. The food cart is well known in Snezhnaya, but it was tornĀ to shreds and ripped apart.
I assumed it had nothing to do with our mission and it belong to someone else, but ā¦.
My thoughts are voiced by none other than Scaramouche as he laughs before saying, āThe Tsaritsaās love truly is cruel.ā
ā*ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā±ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢ā©ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā°ā¢*ā
I continue to pick Scaramouche as my companion for my missions, and he begrudgingly complies. Itās to the point the other harbingers tease us about it.
āAh, talking to the puppet again?ā The knave snickers as I walk past her with said puppet by my side. āHis nameās Scaramouche, and heās more than just a puppet.ā I say. She chuckled before ruffling my hair. āYeah, whatever kid.ā Sheās off soon after, leaving Scaramouche to gawk at me.
āWhy lie to her? What do you gain out of that?ā He grunts. I notice the way his frown doesnāt fully reach his eyes, and his arms are crossed in front of him. As if to protect his heart.
It only takes a moment before I say, āI only told her the truth. Letās hurry today so we can make it back in time for dinner.ā As I swiftly walk past Scaramouche, I take notice of the way he tugs his hat down to hide his expression.
ā*ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā±ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢ā©ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā°ā¢*ā
āYouāre insufferable. Havenāt you had enough yet, or do you get off on this? ā¦stupid bug.ā I try to hold in my laughter at his lame insult but I fail miserably when his serious eyes latch onto mine.
āIf you really want me to, Iāll pick someone else. I am interested in getting to know some of the others.ā I tell him. His eyes widen a bit but nonetheless he walks off and dismisses me. āDo what you want.ā
I knew that would be his response, as he doesnāt truly care about anyone, but I still canāt help but feel a twinge of hurt.
That day, I choose Pantalone.
All heads swivel to face Pantalone, and even he has a rare expression of surprise. āAh, what a pleasant surprise.ā I ignore Scara as we pass him, and the harbingers jabs and jokes fade away as I leave with Pantalone.
ā*ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā±ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢ā©ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā°ā¢*ā
My mission with Pantalone went smoothly. Heāsā¦. interesting. He pry's too much though. We constantly tried to outsmart each other in an attempt to get the other to reveal more information about themselves.
It was tiring, albeit exhilarating.
My next choice is Arlecchino, and I chuckle at Scaramoucheās annoyed expression.
If Iām not careful, I would fall for the Knaveās charm. Iām a little weary of her since I know of her dark nature, but nonetheless she doesnāt seem to dislike me and thatās more than enough for me.
Next I choose Tartaglia, and we have a fun time together. We end up racing on the way back, and we both try not to laugh as the Tsaritsa sternly scolds us for our childish and improper behavior as her representatives.
At this point, I am more than capable of completing missions on my own. Despite this, the Tsaritsa still allows me to pick a companion if I so wish. So, I choose the next person of interest.
Capitano stiffens in his seat, but he gets up to accompany nonetheless. Surprisingly, someone speaks up.
āTake me instead.ā I hear Colombia snicker beside me as Scaramouche stands where he is. I eye him suspiciously since he was so adamant on me picking others.
When I see something swirl within his usually lifeless eyes, I pick him instead of Capitano.
ā*ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā±ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢ā©ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā°ā¢*ā
āI thought you wanted me to pick others?ā I ask him. He hums in contemplation, but he doesnāt answer me.
I end up completing the mission on my own as he watches on, and I thank him when he covers me from behind at an unexpected ambush.
āYouāve grown stronger.ā He breaks the comfortable silence. I mull over his question as flurries begin falling from the sky.
āYup. I learned a lot from the others, unlike you.ā I giggle at his angry expression. āButā¦ I donāt enjoy myself with them as much as I do with you. Well, maybe Tartaglia. Although I know how you feel about him.ā My teasing response results in an eye-roll. āHeās a fool.ā āAnd so are you.ā My quick response catches him by surprise, but heās quick to mask it.
āWhat do you mean?ā He tentatively asks. He sounds so stiff, and I canāt help but chuckle at how unintentionally cute heās being. āYou allow the doctor to use you for his experiments. It honestly infuriates me. No one else sees you as more than a puppet. I wouldāve thought the same if I wasnāt so āsoft-heartedā as you like to say. Iām actually trying to get to know you, and wellā¦. Iāve drawn my own conclusions about you. I believe my conclusions are in your favor. Oh, weāre here.ā I say. I turn to him and he clearly wants me to continue, but I opt for opening the door for him.
āYou may enter, your highness.ā I gracefully hold the door open for him as I bow. āYouāre intolerable. Moron.ā He huffs. As he walks in, I stare at his back. His shoulders slightly rise, and a small smile takes over my features.
Iāve never seen him laugh without malice before.
ā*ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā±ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢ā©ā¢ā¢ā¢ā¢Ģ©Ģ©Ķā°ā¢*ā
I do what I must to survive, and before I know it Iām a full fledged unofficial member of the harbingers. The Tsaritsa prefers to keep my presence a secret since I may be recognized by those who previously knew my mom.
I canāt help but bitterly laugh at the irony of my situation. Thankfully, Iāve finally devised a way to escape the shackles of the Tsaritsaās ābenevolence.ā
There is an approaching snowstorm. The Tsaritsa has an essential task she needs completed before the snowstorm covers the land of Snezhnaya with heavy snowfall. I unfortunately had to beg a little for her to allow me to go, she thankfully relented. Iām much stronger than I was years prior, and anyone here can acknowledge that. Iām allowed to undergo the mission alone on the premise I return before the snow begins to fall in heavy flurries.
The mission is easy. A group of bandits using the fatuiās name to do as they please. I handle them with ease well before the snow begins to fall.
Perfect. I begin making my way towards my destination in haste. The snow shall be my curtain as I make my way towards the one ship leaving Snezhnaya tonight. This is my one and only chance to believably escape the Tsaritsa. Me falling in combat isnāt believable, but getting lost in the snowstorm is much more likely, albeit only a little.
The snowstorms in Snezhnaya are intense and harsh. If youāre unlucky enough to get caught in the storm, youāre as good as dead. Just leaving your home without multiple layers of clothing, on a normal day, is asking for an illness to befall you.
I shiver as I trudge through the cold winter of Snezhnaya. The snow is beginning to fall in earnest now, and itās getting hard to see my feet in front of me. It doesnāt matter, I need to make it to the ship before itās too late.
It takes me a while but I make it just in time to board the ship unannounced. Just as Iām about to board, a voice calls for me in the distance.
I freeze.
No, she wouldnāt have.
But she did, and Scaramoucheās short figure is outlined by the thick snow falling from the sky. āThe Tsaritsa wanted me to ensure you made it back safely. Honestly, this is a real hassle you know.ā He scoffs as he makes his way over to me. My feet are rooted to the spot. Scaramouche isnāt someone easily fooled, but I must leave. My getaway blows its horn once in preparation to depart.
āWell, letās go. I canāt feel the cold but Iām sure you must be freezing, mortal. Youā¦ā his voice trails off once he stops directly in front of me, and his eyes bore into mine. āWhat are you planning?ā He asks himself more than me. He peers into the blanket of white, and he obviously makes out the ship behind me because he starts laughing.
āYou seriously think you can escape the Tsaritsa? Youāre her favorite you know. Sheāll search for you even if I gave her an accurate fake body. Youāre not safe in this world as long as sheās around.ā He chuckles, but I see a glint of something in his eyes. āScaramouche, please. Let me go.ā I know asking him is pointless. He doesnāt feel emotions like I do, at least in his perspective, and he couldnāt care less about me or my wellbeing.
I look down as tears threaten to fall and my heart lurches in my throat. So close yet so far.
I canāt let it end here.
āScara-āĀ āLetās make a deal. We got separated by the thick snow after we encountered one of Snezhnayaās infamous avalanches. We pass by a mountain on our way here, so itās believable. I search for you for hours but Iām unable to find you. I return demanding a search party. When she canāt find you sheāll initially be grief stricken, but Iām sure sheāll only become more determined to find you. I do this on the condition you heed my beck and call in the future, when I put that plan into action.ā I gasp at his words, equally grateful and confused.
I purposefully overheard a conversation between the doctor and Scaramouche about their plans for him to become a āfalse god.ā I escaped the doctorās watchful eyes somehow, and even though I bumped into one of his clones they were too occupied to put two and two together.
I wasnāt so lucky with Scaramouche, but he ultimately didnāt care that I knew so long as I kept that information to myself.
I sigh and pull Scaramouche in for a hug. He groans and complains as I hug him tight. āThank you thank you thank you!ā I breathlessly thank him for his uncharacteristic display of kindness. āWhatever. Now go before I change my mind. Youāll no longer be a thorn in my side, so this is a beneficial situation for both you and Iā¦. andā¦ā His breath hitches towards the end of his sentence, like he wants to say more but he chooses not to.
I know. I understand the unspoken words and feelings he has yet to realize he has. Hopefully thatāll change with time. Time thatI yearn to spend with him, but under more desirable circumstances. Nonetheless, I squeeze his arm as I pull away. āWeāll meet again. You canāt get rid of me that easily. Take care of yourself in the meantime, okay? I lo- Iāll miss you.ā I quickly correct myself.
The balladeer stands before me with the most expressive facial expression Iāve ever seen on him before.
āā¦ I like you. People say I have no taste, but I like you. So stay alive so we can meet again. Farewell, y/n.ā With that he turns on his heel, unmoving.
I let out raucous laughter before I race towards the now departing ship. I make it just in time to board by making ict pedestals against the side of the ship. As the ship departs the obscure dock, I watch the short figure in the distance. He still doesnāt move even when heās a mere speck in the distance.
I canāt help but clutch the glowing masterless vision against my chest. My motherās.
I refuse to weep, but a stubborn tear slips past. If he truly doesnāt have a heart, why did he look after me in his own way? Why did he let me go?
I can only sigh.
Along with the sorrow of leaving Scaramouche behind, I feel a newfound sense of excitement and.. freedom.
Even though Iāll have to live my life in fear of the Tsaritsa finding me again, Iām finally free.
Free from Snezhnaya. Free from the Tsaritsa.
Free from my motherās lingering regret that she couldnāt escape the Tsaritsaās watchful eye, which ultimately led to her demise.
As the motherland fades in the distance and I sneeze from the low temperature, a glowing light shines against the darkness of the surrounding sea.
I gingerly hold the Anemo vision in my hands, and I finally allow myself to smile.
Iām finally free, yet thereās a sharp pain in my chest. It doesnāt stem from a physical cause, but from a psychological one.
This feelingā¦
This must be what it means to have an aching, broken heart.
āāŗĖ³Ā ā§ą¼ ĖĖĖĀ Ā ā” Ā Ā ĖĖĖą“Æ ā©
āIs that the honorary knight?ā I think out loud as I peek my head out from behind a building. I swiftly resume my previous hiding place when they glance in my direction moments later.
I breathe a sigh of relief when no one comes to investigate. I continue walking to my destination, and I close my eyes in bliss as the wind carries away all of my worries.
Iām curious about this traveler. Maybe Iāll follow them for a bit and see what theyāre up to. Knowing the truth of this world, an outsider is certain to shake things up. And the Tsaritsaā¦
I scold myself for thinking about her after Iāve already left Snezhnaya. What she did to mom-
A flurry of images of my mom before her death rush back to me, and the Tsaritsaās face accompanies the painful memories. I clutch the hem of my clothing and take a few, slow deep breaths. My skin feels clammy and Iām suddenly feeling lightheaded.
āOh? Whatās a pretty lady like you doing leaning against the wall like that? We havenāt even been properly introduced yet, but here you are falling for me already.ā I ignore the teasing cavalry captain, who was previously talking to the traveler, as I focus on calming my panicked mind.
It takes me a few moments, but I eventually manage to calm myself down. Once my mind is clear I finally feel the soothing hand from the cavalry captain rubbing up and down my back.
Oh, maybe I didnāt do it completely on my own.
ā.. Thanks.ā I shyly thank him, and when I look up to see his face Iām greeted with his handsome smile. āNo problem. How about we sit down and chat, hm? I noticed you staring at the traveler and I earlier, and Iām curious as to what your reasons are.ā The man hums and before I know it heās leading me to sit at one of the tableās outside of Angelās Share.
Ah, this man is clever. I have to be careful not to slip up in front of him, but Iāve never struggled before.
āSo, where are you from? Iāve never seen you in Mondstadt before.ā He curiously asks me. His eyes languidly drift over my features before they peer into my eyes. Heās openly reading me, so I take the opportunity to do the same. I sense a familiar pain hidden in his uncovered eye. Before I can search any deeper he closes his eye to smile before leaning back.
āOh, youāre going to be a lot of fun to have around. I can feel it.ā
āāŗĖ³Ā ā§ą¼ ĖĖĖĀ Ā ā” Ā Ā ĖĖĖą“Æ ā©
āIāll always return to Mondstadt. Itās another home for me now. Iāll see you when I return, okay?ā I bid a semi-tearful farewell to the man before me, and he embraced me with concealed enthusiasm.
āAh, my dear Y/n. Who will scold me now when Iām supposedly āslacking off?āā Kaeya pretends to sob as he runs a hand along my back, just like he did when we first met.
āYour brother will, for sure. āOh, the Knights of Favonius, always so inefficient.ā I mimic Dilucās voice. Kaeya bursts into heartfelt laughter as he releases me. I giggle along with him and turn around, only to face the red head we were just talking about.
I feel my cheeks warm as Diluc sports an unamused look. āYou too, Y/n?ā He huffs. I open my mouth to respond, but no words come out. I stare into his eyes for a moment before I avert mine in embarrassment. Heās so handsome, he makes me feel so nervous around him!
āUh- Itās just jokes Diluc.ā I nervously chuckle. Dilucās lips quirk into a smirk before he ruffles my hair. As I complain and fix my hair he says āI know. Have a safe trip. Visit the Angelās Share again if you need anything. Iām sure Iāll be of more use than the āinefficient Knight of Favonious.āā This time itās Dilucās turn to mimic me, and Kaeyaās non stop laughter only cranks up in Volume.
Kaeya helped me settle into Mondstadt and assisted me in finding my own place to stay. I managed to avoid revealing anything too specific about my situation. Due to something unspoken between the two of us that Kaeya & I mentally acknowledged about the other, he helped me fit right in to Mondstadt. Since we were outside of Angelās Share Diluc happened to see us during ourĀ first conversation, and thatās how I got to know the infamous Diluc Ragnvindr.
I remember the story the other Harbingers told me about the red haired man who decimated many Fatui camps, all on his own and without a vision. They relayed their distaste that he managed to escape, but personally meeting Diluc made me glad they failed to finish him off. Heās awfully cute and sweet in his own way. I recall the nights he let me stay with him at the Dawn Winery when Kaeya was still helping me find a home, and Iām forever grateful to the both of them.
āWell, Iāll be seeing you. Bring back something from your travels, okay?ā With that Diluc is ready to see me off, a solemn smile on his face. āOf course! Anything for you Diluc.ā My overeager response surprises both of us as I blush in embarrassment. Diluc looks taken aback as he awkwardly coughs into his sleeve. A blush lights up his face like a beacon; I canāt help but giggle at the sight of his flustered expression.
āAlright, alright. Off you go!ā Kaeya ushers me forward and I make my way to my next destination: Liyue.
I begin my journey with a running start. I make a brief stop at the big tree at Windrise. I close my eyes and allow myself a moment to be vulnerable as I pray for my mother. āAnemo archon Barbatos, please watch over my journey as I explore the depths and secrets of this world.ā I stand, and my prayers are immediately answered.
I swivel around at the sound of a joyful voice. Ah, Venti. The Archon himself stands before me with a goofy smile on his face. āWell hello there! What brings you here? I happened to be passing by andā¦ā he trails off. Iām sure my expression is one of shock, but also glee. Iāve always liked the Anemo Archon most from the stories the Tsaritsa would tell me. āBar- Ahem. Venti, Iām honored to be able to meet you!ā I try to contain my childlike glee at meeting the Anemo Archon.
Ventiās expression is one of surprise and curiosity. āWell well, it looks like the most curious individual has arrived here in Mondstadt. Say, why donāt you tell me your tale? I have a feeling itās grand, and a story the world shall refuse to find bland.ā I canāt help the smile that reaches my ears as the bard before me poetically asks for my story.
āHm. Iāll save it for another day. I bet itās not as amazing as yours, little wind spirit.ā Ventiās mouth falls agape, and before he can say another word Iām gone from his line of sight in a flurry of snowflakes and a strong gust of wind.
āāŗĖ³Ā ā§ą¼ ĖĖĖĀ Ā ā” Ā Ā ĖĖĖą“Æ ā©
āSo, who is he?ā The Geo Archon prompts. āHmm?ā I inquire. I watch as Zhongli blows his cup of tea before taking a sip. I follow his lead, and I swoon at the exquisite taste of tea and fine delicacies heās prepared for our meal.
I got the Geo Archon to sit down with me after confiding in him. I may or may not have been sorrowfully staring at the dark Liyue clouds above as the rain masked my tears.
Zhongli happened to pass by, and despite my insistence that I was fine he ushered me inside and offered to lend me an ear.
Instead of talking about the thoughts that were actually plaguing my thoughts, I end up becoming side tracked as I gush to Zhongli about Scaramouche.
Of course he doesnāt know who it is Iām talking about, but that doesnāt stop me from spilling my heartfelt feelings to him. āHmmā¦ honestly, Iām not sure. What if Iām the only one who feels this way? Itās likely. You know how he is.ā Zhongli nods thoughtfully at my words. āEven so, itād be hard for him to not feel gratitude, at the very least. If he really is as bloodthirsty and cruel as you say he is, then he wouldnāt have saved you. Although I donāt have all the details, Iām sure this man harbors feelings that you may be unaware of. Whether these are the feelings you hope they are is another issue entirely, but something tells me you arenāt the only one who is harboring feelings for the other.ā Zhongliās words cause the unmistakable feeling of hope to swell up inside of me.
I hate the way I blush and avert my eyes. I start smiling like a lovestruck fool, so I attempt to hide my smile behind my tea cup after taking another sip.
āAh, there it is. I see the love you have for this man in your eyes.ā My mouth falls open as words fail me, and Zhongli lets out a hearty chuckle. āTo be young and in loveā¦ What a beautiful thing.ā I remain silent as I finish the tea, and as the rain pelts a euphonious sound outside I relish in the calm atmosphere that surrounds the Geo Archon and I.
ļ½”ļ¾ā¢āąØā”ą§āā¢ ļ½”ļ¾
āWhat should I do?ā I whine to Xingqiu. He hums as he contemplates his response whereas Chongyun responds almost immediately.
āWhy donāt you continue exploring? This world is vast, but Iām sure youāll run into him again at some point.ā Chongyun bites into his Popsicle, and I eat the one I begged him to give me.
Itās comforting eating something with no taste. I see why this calms Chongyun down.
Xingqiu bites into his own Popsicle (we may or may not have teased Chongyun to the point he caved and gave us both a Popsicle) as his eyes light up. It seems heās found his answer.
āI agree. If itās meant to be, you will see each other again. Donāt hold yourself back, and pursue what it is that you truly want.ā I ponder Xingqiuās words as Chongyun asks him where he learned to tell such great advice.
What is it that I want though?
I feel their eyes on me but I hang my head so my hair will obscure my eyes.
āIf you do not know what it is that you want, I hope youāll be able to find it during your travels.ā Xingqiu reads my mind, and his comforting hand running along my back gives me a sense of comfort.
Chongyun joins in on the back rubbing, and I laugh at their complaints towards each other when their hands keep bumping into each other.
I have an idea of where my path lies, and it all starts with the father I have not had the opportunity to know.
ļ½”ļ¾ā¢āąØā”ą§āā¢ ļ½”ļ¾
The scenery is beautifulā¦
I gasp in awe when the sakura petals fall from the beautiful trees surrounding the city.Ā I need to stay on task, but the beautiful sites are distracting.
It took a lot of time and effort to make it to Inazuma while the decree is going on. I also made sure to hide my visions on my person. I can fend off anyone who tries to take my visions from me, but itās honestly too much hassle. Iād rather just hide them for the time being.
āNow, I have almost nothing to go off of and a father to find. Hooray!ā I falsely cheer under my breath. I continue to navigate the somewhat lively streets of Inazuma. Iām sure things will perk up once this stupid decree is over.
I convinced Captain Beidou to take me to Inazuma, with the help of my lovely friends from Liyue, and I had the pleasure of meeting a wandering samurai.
Once Beidou docked at Inazuma I immediately scurried off with a brief farewell to her and the samurai, whose name is apparently Kazuha.
I wind up aimlessly walking around Inazuma for hours before I eventually wander out of the city. I end up in front of a fancy looking building as I walk through the gate. āOh! Who are you? Are you lost?ā A cheerful voice pipes up from beside me.
I jump and place a frightened hand on my chest as I swivel around to face the voice.
Green eyes widen in surprise. āWoah, slow down! I didnāt mean to scare you. ā¦Is everything okay?ā I donāt answer as I frantically survey my surroundings. Did I walk into enemy territory?? Will this person try to take my visions? What if-
Oh, wait. My visions are hidden.
I sigh in relief once I remember I hid my visions.
I look down and see a gleaming pyro vision, and the person awkwardly coughs as they maneuver themselves so that itās out of my line of sight.
āUmā¦ sorry, I didnāt mean to bother you or whoever lives here. Iām just wandering around and looking for my father..ā āOh, no worries at all! Do you have any information about your father? Maybe I can help!ā I finally look at the personās face. He fixes me with a smile, and his friendly demeanor is so warm and comforting I allow myself to relax a bit around him.
āOh, well-ā āThoma, would you mindā¦ oh, whoās this?ā An audible gasp slips out of me as the most pretty man Iāve ever laid eyes on walks over to Thoma and I. āOh, Lord Ayato! I was just trying to help this young lady. She seems lost and-ā āYoung lady? While I appreciate the compliment, I am of age you know.ā I huff. Thoma awkwardly chuckles at that.
āI see. Well, nice to meet youā¦ā Ayato trails off. āYume.ā I supply my name. Ayatoās eyes sharpen slightly in interest, but the coy man before me is quick to mask his expression and continue the conversation. āAh, an Inazuman name. If your nameās origins lie here, why are you lost? Is it really true youāve never been here before?ā Ayato carefully judges my expression, watching me for any abnormal movements.
Oh?! This man thinks Iām lying!?
I feel my face flush with contained rage as I resist the urge to stomp my foot like a petulant child. āExcuse me, Lord Ayato, I have no reason to insinuate something that isnāt true. I have nothing to gain out of that. Iām simply looking for my father and I was hoping to find any information I could about him. I donāt know him per se because of my.. situation, but Iād love to meet him again. I met him a few times as a child so I remember what he looks like but that is all.ā With a huff I finish my tense monologue. Thoma looks on with wide eyes as Ayato chuckles to himself.
āAh, I see. You really are the little firecracker youāve been told to be.ā Ayatoās words cause me to falter, and Iām quick to eagerly look into his eyes. āYou know something about me!? Do you potentiallyā¦ know my father? His surname is-ā āHaruka. Yes, I know. Say, join me for tea later. I unfortunately have urgent business to tend to at the moment. Another meetingā¦ā Ayato says that last part under his breath more to himself than the rest of us.
Thoma attempts to comfort the pretty lord, and I smile as I witness their cute dynamic. āAlright, Iāll see you later Y/n.ā With a swift kiss against my hand Ayato is gone.
I giggle like a silly schoolgirl and swoon. Thoma sighs. āThatās the Yashiro Commissioner for youā¦ā Thoma mumbles. āAlright Y/n, let me show you around the estate until my lord returns. This is also a good chance for me to get to know you better.ā I agree, and I follow Thoma around what is apparently known as the Kamisato Estate.
-ĖĖ ą¼»āą¼ŗ ĖĖ-
Ayaka and I laugh at Thomaās flustered expression.āYou guys are being unfair yāknowā¦ā Thoma groans. āOh? But surely our assumptions had some truth to it. You havenāt denied our claims.ā Ayaka hums. Thoma remains silent which causes me to burst into another fit of giggles. āAh, whatever. Hopefully lord Ayato will return soon so I can- hey, look who just walked in!ā Thoma comically shoots up from his seat to greet an amused Ayato.
Aw man, no more teasing Thoma.
āI have returned. Ah, Ayaka. How was your day?ā Ayato takes time to address Ayaka and ask her about her day and what sheās been up to, and by the gleam in her eyes I can tell she appreciates it. I smile fondly as I watch the three of them converse. It must feel to be surrounded by the ones you love.
Ayato catches my eye, and I quickly lower my gaze to the ground and fiddle with the hem of my clothes. Ayato finishes his conversation with Thoma and Ayaka, and I bid them farewell as they leave. Ayato takes a moment to watch them go before he turns around. His eyes are curious, and I hold his gaze for a moment.
He chuckles to himself before he makes his way over to me and sits across from me. He asks me how I feel about the Kamisato Estate, and he leans his head against his propped hand as his eyes bore into mine.
āYouāre- I mean!- Itās beautiful, and Itās filled with equally beautiful souls.ā I mentally pat myself on the back for my somewhat smooth save, and he looks a bit taken aback.
āOh? I wouldnāt have taken you for a smooth talker.ā Ayato chuckles.
I bashfully laugh off his remark before the room returns to silence.
Come on Y/n, stop being so awkward!
I close my eyes and take a deep breath to calm my nerves. Okay, now my head is in the game.
"So, what do you know about my father? Is he the one you heard that little tidbit about me from?" I ask with an audible quiver in my voice.
Great.
Well at least I got the question out. I squirm and hope he doesn't mention my obvious nerves. āWell, your father... I've met your father a total of three times, and each time is an experience I will never forget. Your father is an interesting man, and I happened upon him numerous times while out on ā¦ business endeavors. Thanks to your fathers' actions the most elusive individuals that have avoided the law for years have been caught." I take a moment to absorb Ayato's words. "So... My dad's like Shikanoin Heizou?" My question catches him by surprise, before he laughs with evident mirth. "How do you know about detective Shikanoin Heizou?"
I blush as I recount the sight of Heizou walking around the streets of Inazuma. I have yet to personally meet him, but I got a good vibe from him when I observed him from afar. The only reason I even learned of his name is because citizens nearby started gossiping about him, and I asked them to clue me in.
āPeople told me that Shikanoin Heizou is the man to ask if I'm searching for someone. Apparently, he's the best of the best." Ayato sips his boba as he listens to me, and I do my best to keep my face neutral when he keeps sipping even though the cup is clearly empty.
I can relate. I do the same thing whenever I'm drinking my favorite beverage.
Ayato hums before he abruptly sits up. I follow his lead, albeit a bit confused, and he leads me out of the Kamisato Estate. As we continue walking, he finally speaks up. "You're one step ahead of me. ..How unusual. I was going to suggest you seek out Shikanoin Heizou since I have no information on the whereabouts of your father. To answer your earlier inquiry, yes. In a way, your father is like Shikanoin Heizou exceptā¦ the means he uses to seek and destroy his enemies is... well... not entirely legal. Still, in my eyes he's a good man. He mentioned his daughter in a distant land the last time I happened across him. I believe it was a slip of the tongue said in a moment of vulnerability. Nonetheless, I shall introduce you to the Tenryou Commission's best detective. He can guide you in the right direction, better than I ever could." With that, I remain silent as Ayato leads me to my destination.
I canāt help but wonder what youāve been up to all these years, father. Actually, I guess the real question isā¦
-ĖĖ ą¼»āą¼ŗ ĖĖ-
āHow have you been?ā I nervously ask Heizou in an attempt to break the ice.
āBetter now that Iāve finally secured the final piece to this unsolved mystery. Archons! Iāve been so close to catching this man yet so far since I was missing this vital piece of information for months. This is unusual for me, you know. I usually catch my culprits quickly. Hey, how about I treat you to something after this? Only if youāre up to it of course. A pretty lady like yourself deserves such a reward.ā I swear all these handsome, beautiful, and downright gorgeous men are going to be the death of me!
Why is Inazuma filled with pretty men??
āI- um, yes! Iāll take you up on that offer. Thank you very much.ā I furiously blush when Heizou turns around to send a wink in my direction as we continue our quick pace towards our destination. āIf Iām correct, he should be just about ready to leave based on his usual pattern. So right here would be-ā Heizou is surprisingly swift and agile, so heās a bit ahead of me. Heās even further ahead now, so I quicken my steps and attempt to catch up. I stop when I accidentally bump into a large figure.
āOh my gosh Iām sorry! I apologize but I canāt stop, Iām in a..ā I wouldāve kept going if I didnāt catch a glimpse of their eyes under their hood.
Eyes that resemble mine.
We both freeze for a moment.
āUm.. I may be mistaken, and I am I apologize, but could you happen to be-ā
I donāt even get a chance to finish my sentence. Heās quick to maneuver himself out of my way and run off.
Oh no he doesnāt.
I give chase, leaving Shikanoin behind.
..well, ahead. I guess.
Only behind for a few moments though, since I see him giving chase when I glance behind me.
āFather, wait!ā I grunt as I follow my fatherās annoying escape route. Over buildings, over pesky fences, through narrow spaces, he goes above and beyond to shake me off his trail.
Heāll have to try harder than this, but if I donāt do something soon heāll definitely slip through my fingers.
I pray Heizou is close enough, and I use an object I spot nearby and drop it to the ground, blocking Heizouās path. I have faith heāll take the hint, as itās very obvious, and I continue chasing the person Iām convinced is my father.
It isnāt long before we circle around the small space weāre in, since weāre in a busier area now and itās hard for them to move around all the architecture while simultaneously avoiding me.
I glance in the direction I hope Heizou is in, and I use my Cryo vision yet again to encapsulate us and anyone in the vicinity in an icy cage.
The person stops and begins to scale the ice.
Why am I not surprised?
I worry that Heizou really wasnāt behind me when the person is at the top of the ice cage. I watch in despair as they carefully avoid the sharp outer edges of my temporary prison.
Before they are able to finish scaling the ice, I hear a familiar voice.
āCanāt fool me!ā AĀ whirlwind knocks the person midair.
Game over!
With the wind as my wings I soar into the sky and tightly grasp the person in my arms. They struggle, and because of their build itāll only be a moment before theyāre released from my strong grip.
A moment was all I needed.
I hate to do this, but I use this moment to freeze the individual with my vision.
They cry out for a moment, for me to stop, but itās only a matter of seconds before theyāre a frozen statue in my arms.
I feel myself fall back to the hard ground below as they now weigh way more than they did before. In a panic I create a slide of sorts to bring us back down and away from the gathered crowd of spectators.
Iāll have to thank Heizou later, but for now I have a few words I wish to exchange with my father in private.
ā¦Thisāll be really embarrassing if this isnāt my father.
-ĖĖ ą¼»āą¼ŗ ĖĖ-
āWhat do you want, kid? I swear you got your stubbornness from your mom.ā My dad sighs from across the fire I built for him to cool off.
Pun intended.
He was not pleased as the ice around him slowly melted, but Iām more than grateful that he didnāt attempt to run again and agreed to talk with me over the fire and some delicious food.
He eats the food I made while keeping steady eye contact with me. I canāt help but feel a bit nostalgic, even though I have no recollection of doing things like this with him before.
āHey, father? Whyā¦ why didnāt you come with mom to Snezhnaya?ā My question catches him off guard. Heās silent only for a moment before he groans as he takes another bite of the food we prepared.
āListen-ā The look I give him causes him to close his mouth for a moment before he opens it again to properly explain himself.
āYour mother.. I didnāt follow her to Snezhnaya because she planned to move back here with you when you grew a bit older. She lived with you in Snezhnaya for reasons I will not delve into, but I.. I loved your mother. After I found out what happened to her..ā He sighs, and that sigh alone holds a lot of weight. I can see the heartache in his eyes as he downs some water. āLetās just say I took matters into my own hands, and it evolved from there. Unfortunately, I canāt do my work in Snezhnaya since your mother has passed and Iād probably be hunted and killed by Fatui soā¦ I do it here. The place your mother wanted to live and grow old with a family.ā My breath hitches, and I wince when he mentions the Fatui.
Does he know what happened to me? I glance at his face, and itās back to being as impassive as ever. My eyes catch sight of his hands as he drinks more water, and the ring on his finger shines due to the light of the fire.
That ring.. wait, my mother also wore a ring on her fingerā¦
I study the ring on his finger, and suddenly memorizes that Iāve buried from years ago.
No wonder this fire feels nostalgic. Mom brought me to visit Inazuma a few times, and the times I did visit she always had rendezvous with dad. One of the times we had a temporary reunion, we sat by a fire together like this. The circumstances were different and the atmosphere was filled with laughter and cheer, it wasnāt soā¦ solemn.
If only things didnāt turn out the way they did, thenā¦
Mom would still be here, and Iād never have had to commit such atrocities under the Tsaritsaās gaze.
I donāt notice Iām crying until my father huffs and reaches over to wipe my tears. āKid, I wonāt ask for forgiveness or stop doing things the way Iāve been doing them for years. All I ask is that if youāre ever in trouble, come to me. I will not let what happened to your mother happen to you. I will gladly die if it means protecting you, alright? Now finish eating. Itās getting late and Iām sure that short kid is worried about you.ā I sniffle at my dadās harsh yet kind words, and I do as instructed.
Although the atmosphere is solemn, we reminisce about mom and I tell him about the things she did and the people she helped before she died. We laugh together and bond over memories of mom. We begin to forge a bond that never had the opportunity to develop to its full potential.
Before we part ways, my dad gives me one last piece of advice as I give him a tearful hug. āI know it may be hard, but think about the person you want to become. Do what your heart tells you, but donāt ignore your head either. Although.. maybe itāll be a good thing if you do, knowing how hot headed you can be.ā I smack my dadās back in a show of exasperation, and he laughs.
He releases me from our hug, ruffles my hair, and is out of sight before I can finish lifting my arm to wave farewell.
-ĖĖ ą¼»āą¼ŗ ĖĖ-
Heizou is visibly upset I let my dad escape, since his actions arenātā¦ entirely legal, but he lets it slide for my sake.
Although now I have to help him solve another case sometime in the future.
I agree to his terms, and it isnāt long before Iām moving on to the next nation with a bit more guidance and feelings of turmoil in my heart.
That is, until I see him.
A glimpse. The soft jingles as his hat sways with the breeze.
Heās going into a.. factory? My throat constricts and my heart pounds loudly in my ears, yet a broad smile makes its way on to my lips.
Itās him! Scaramouche!! In Inazuma!
Iām determined to call out to him, but I stop myself when I see Signora following him close behind.
My cheeks burn and I immediately close my mouth. Damn, Iād sneak around, but that isnāt in my best interest.
So, with a sorrowful sigh, I leave my heart behind and follow my head to my next destination.
ā¦
Which is where my heart is, and my heart is currently in an abandoned factory in Inazuma.
-ĖĖ ą¼»āą¼ŗ ĖĖ-
Stealth isnāt my virtue, but I can make it work when the situation is truly dire.
I sneak into the factory and overhear an interesting conversation between Scaramouche and Signora.
As he talks to her, dismissive as usual, I study his body language and facial expressions. Huh, heās the same old Scaramouche.
Except he seems a bit moreā¦
I pout as I watch from afar. Signora finally leaves, and my heart aches for the person standing alone in an abandoned building.
I restrain myself from revealing myself to greet him since I canāt take the risk of another Fatui member spotting us. I sneak back out of the facility.
Lost in thought, Iām not paying enough attention and I accidentally hit my foot against something. Not only does it create a sound that reverberates throughout the factory, but oh my archons it hurts my foot!
āWhoās there?ā Scaramouche is quick to change his stance as he readies for a potential fight against an intruder.
Quick, Run!
Iām out of the factory like lightning and manage to hide outside the factory before he can spot me. He looks annoyed from afar as a lower ranked Fatui member approaches him and asks for something. I hope he thinks it was them.
I can finally breathe easy, and I silently watch on as the man who shouldnāt have a heart unknowingly holds one in his blood stained hands.
-ĖĖ ą¼»āą¼ŗ ĖĖ-
I lurk around Inazuma a bit more and lo and behold, the traveler makes an appearance. I can only imagine what will become of Inazuma with the traveler here, so I choose this opportunity to take my leave before things can escalate.
I bid farewell to my newfound Inazuman friends, and I convinced captain Beidou to give me a ride back to Liyue.
As the ship leaves the dock, my fatherās lone figure makes a brief appearance. I smile and wave, and this time, he waves back.
.Ā·:*ĀØą¼ŗ ą¼»ĀØ*:Ā·.
āOh my goossshhhh.ā I whine. Itās taking me forever to find a totally not illegal way into Sumeru. Judging by the travelerās pattern, this is sure to be their next destination, albeit not for a while.
May as well explore this place again before the travelerās influence reaches it.
I have made a singular trip here before with the doctor and Scaramouche before I left the harbingers, and I felt beyond uncomfortable around the doctor. I felt bad, but I did not protest when the doctor said he has business to tend to with the balladeer. So, I let them be and briefly explored the vast rainforests of Sumeru. I didnāt get to do too much exploring, but this time is different.
āYes!! Finally!ā I grin and shout with joy when Iām finally in Sumeru. Which unfortunately catches someoneās attention, and I scramble to hide.
Aā¦ fox person? Bunny? No, probably a fox due to their tail.
A fox person enters my line of sight as they scour the area. āPeople shouldnāt be here. How did this dolt manage to make it through?ā They say aloud to themself. They sniff the air and start heading in my direction, so I book it.
āHey! Wait up!ā The voice calls for me. I donāt look back until Iām sweaty and panting as I catch my breath near a statue of the seven above my head. I look up at the statue and groan in dismay.
This is going to be a long journey.
.Ā·:*ĀØą¼ŗ ą¼»ĀØ*:Ā·.
āHmm. I see. Thank you for your information.ā I thank the scholar. They wave me off, and I leave the area. The more I learn about this nationās archon, the more heartbroken I feel. How can a nation treat their Archon so cruelly? Just calling her āLesser Lordā is honestly disrespectful in and of itself.
What Iāve heard from the Tsaritsa about the Greater & Lesser Lord seems to add up from what the residents of Sumeru have told me. For once, I actually anticipate the travelerās arrival. Hopefully they can fix this mess.
.Ā·:*ĀØą¼ŗ ą¼»ĀØ*:Ā·.
I make my own acquaintances as I explore all Sumeru has to offer. Iāve grown quite fond of this nation, almost as much as Mondstadt.
Although, nothing will ever surpass Mondstadt.
I often find myself perusing the books in the Akademiya, and thatās how Iāve wormed my way into a particular scholarās life.
āAlllhaaiiithhhaammmm!ā I call. His sigh conveys such unconfined dismay that I burst into a fit of giggles. āHere to annoy me again?ā āYes, and this time I want a bigger book!ā āā¦You got it.ā Alhaitham immediately hands me a book, and Iām surprised he already had one picked out.
He eyes my surprised expression and he shakes his head at me like a parent scolding their child. āYou should know you always stick to the same routine, itās hard not to anticipate your actions. Iāve picked out a book for you to save myself time. You can read it here with me, or not. Just donāt disturb me while I read.ā With a satisfied hum, I take a seat across from Alhaitham and crack open the book.
My eyes alight at the sound of the hardcover book being opened, and I resist the urge to nerd out about the antique book smell that wafts up to my nostrils.
The first time I came to the Akademiya, I asked multiple scholarās for book recommendations, but none of them knew any books that described what I was looking for. Eventually one of them referred me to Alhaitham. Alhaitham was quick to help me locate the book I was actually searching for. Of course after that experience I made it a habit to visit the Akademiya everyday.
This is Alhaitham and books weāre talking about. I love books, and the books Iām reading contain knowledge that is not easily accessible. Surprisingly, Alhaitham still lends them to me. Maybe heās inferred more about me than he lets on? Otherwise it wouldnāt make sense why he would risk his integrity as a scribe to lend me these books.
Speaking of books.
I happily hum as I flip the first page of the book, and the first few sentences have me hooked. This book is about the origins of Sumeru, Irminsul, and the Akasha. Except this book contains more information than whatās available to the public.Ā I already have āforbiddenā knowledge because of the Tsaritsa, but itās always good to read up on topics yourself to make your own judgements and interpretations.
As I flip through the book I feel Alhaithamās gaze on me, but I donāt say anything about it as I continue to flip through the book.
Eventually he awkwardly coughs to get my attention, and thatās when I finally look at him. Weāre not super close since weāre across the table from one another but my cheeks still flush when our eyes meet. Heās very handsome.
āY/n, what knowledge are you hoping to obtain from reading all these books?ā Alhaithamās question catches me a bit off guard, and I take a few moments to contemplate my answer.
āMore knowledge about this world.ā Is my simple response. Alhaitham puts his book down, and Iām so shocked by the action his next words donāt immediately register with me. āWell to me it seems that the knowledge you seek will not be found within these books.ā
After I get over the fact he genuinely put his book down to have this conversation with me, I stare at his intense irises. His eyebrows are drawn together and he looks oddly serious. āWhat do you mean by that? I just told you the knowledge I seek is about this world.ā Alhaitham acknowledges my words with a nod of his head, yet that expression remains.
āYes, that is what you told me. However, your eyes tell me thereās more to it than that.ā Said eyes widen as Alhaitham reads me like the book he just set down. He continues to speak when I remain silent. āIt seems the true knowledge you seek lies within yourself, and you already have all the answers you need. Take some time to yourself to think about what it is you truly want. Scouring these books on knowledge youāve already attained will not help you achieve your goals.ā He intensely watches my facial expression, and although Iām still shocked Iām honestly a bit touched that he cares so much to tell me this.
Alhaitham not only took the time to listen to my request when I approached the Akademiyaās Scribe in search of rare books, but he also trusted me enough to lend me these books, albeit very reluctantly at first.
I wonder how he can read me so well, and since he obviously knows more than he lets on, why did he lend me these books to begin with?
āHey, Alhaitham?ā He hums in acknowledgment and his hand prompts me to continue speaking. āWhy did you lend me these books?ā This time Alhaithamās the one who looks taken aback.
His lips subtly form a small smirk before his expression quickly shifts back to one of neutrality, but I caught his shift in expression nonetheless. āWell, itās not often you see a person with two visions. Itās not hard to infer one is a masterless vision while the other is your own. The real question lies in how did you acquire your visions, and which one is yours? My hypothesis is that you acquired the Anemo vision of your own accord, and the cryo vision is the one you obtained from someone else. I wonāt pry for the details but surely thereās more to your story than meets the eye.ā Once Alhaitham finishes his explanation he proceeds to pick up his book again and continue reading like his inferences werenāt spot on and scarily accurate.
I close my book shut and sit back in my seat. I close my eyes as I reflect on Alhaithamās words. āIt seems the true knowledge you seek lies within yourself, and you already have all the answers you need. Take some time to yourself to think about what it is you truly want. Scouring these books on knowledge youāve already attained will not help you achieve your goals.ā
I know heās right, so instead of indulging in the knowledge that rests in the book before me Iāll take this time to really figure out what it is I want.
I have an inkling of a feeling Iāve had my answer from the very beginning.
So, why is it that Iām just realizing this now?
.Ā·:*ĀØą¼ŗ ą¼»ĀØ*:Ā·.
I wait for the Traveler to arrive in Sumeru. It seems trouble follows wherever the traveler roams, and somethingās telling me it wonāt be long before they arrive.
I sigh as I stand up and stretch, taking in the beautiful rays of sunshine. Iāve taken time for myself, and I finally found the answer to Alhaithamās question.
Unfortunately, itās hard to pursue what it is I want when an important person whoās a part of that plan is.. well, ā¦I have no clue where they are. Iām hoping Iāll encounter him somewhere in Sumeru, but the odds are low. Maybe I should return to Snezhnaya and sneak my way around Fatui camps?
No, thatās a recipe for disaster. I groan and mess up my hair as I run my fingers through it.
Why are you always on my mind? Why am I driving myself crazy over you? I havenāt seen you in ages, and honestly I donāt know if you even feel the same.. or if..
My thoughts drift away as I catch sight of a tall figure in the distance. I gap at the sight of Dottore walking through the streets of Sumeru, near the Akademiya.
No, that canāt be right. Why would he be here right now?
I quickly hide myself and slowly sneak closer to the man; I want to make sure Iām not hallucinating and itās really who I think it is. Iād rather hallucinate about any other man over Dottore, but a hallucination is preferable to the realā¦ well.. things.
Once Iām closer and his blue lock of hair is only a few feet in front of me, I know with the pounding of my heart that the man before me is for sure Dottore, if not, one of his clones.
Then that could meanā¦
I survey the area with a newfound seed of hope. Itās a bit of a longshot, but thinking back to what he told me before..
I cover my mouth before an elated giggle can slip out, and I slowly move away from Dottore.
I remember the promise we made. Does he really expect to find me here, and for me to help him achieve godhood? I wonder if he even remembers the promise we made with each other that dayā¦
With a solemn sigh I continue my trek to the Akademiya, being extra cautious to stay out of Dottoreās line of vision.
Well, until we meet again, I shall find solace in books and the hot men of Teyvat.
ā¦Ignore that last bit.
.Ā·:*ĀØą¼ŗ ą¼»ĀØ*:Ā·.
When I spot the traveler this time around I decide to tail them and watch over their journey in Sumeru from afar.
Iām not stalking them, but I need to follow them since Iām bound to learn valuable information on new developments in Sumeru if I remain nearby.
Itās not like I havenāt followed them briefly in various nations to obtain crucial information on recent developments. I was able to witness some of the events the traveler underwent, while others Iāve heard of through gossip among the locals.
As I follow the traveler I learn more about them, and Iām a bit impressed. Not enough to want to befriend them, but theyāre definitely someone the Tsaritsa would want me to keep an eye on-
Ugh.
I shake my head to rid myself of the deplorable thought.
.Ā·:*ĀØą¼ŗ ą¼»ĀØ*:Ā·.
I wish I brought snacks, since this is getting good.
I eagerly follow the Traveler as they discover what the Sumeru scholars have done to the poor dendro Archon. I only follow them a few miles into the desert before I return to Sumeru since itās too hot for me to handle.
Iāll bring myself up to speed when they return.
Once gossip of the Travelerās return reaches my ears Iām quick to track down the Traveler, just in time to follow them into a domain.
Okay, this was not the plan.
I didnāt mean to follow them into an enclosed space since it raises my likelihood of getting caught, but Iām here now so..
I maintain an adequate distance from the traveler and stifle my laughter as they struggle to solve some of the puzzles within the domain.
My heart sinks as we continue to explore the domain, and Paimonās booming voice from afar does nothing to soothe the rapid pace of my heart when I come to a realization.
I know where we are and what lies in this domain.
I glance around me at the scenery. Yup, Iāve been here before with Dottore and Scaramouche. I recall the time I insisted on tagging along with Scaramouche, before I left this domain to explore Sumeru on my own. What I witnessed here made me uncomfortable, so I welcomed the escape I was offered when Dottore told me he had plans needed to pursue in private with Scaramouche.
I fidget as a feeling of dread overwhelms my senses. This place never gave me good vibes. What if I have to witness that again and- wait.
Is this the place Iāll be able to see him again?
My questions are soon answered, and Iām glad I remain hidden through it all.
My heart breaks and a tear slides down my cheek at what Scaramouche has chosen to become.
I sigh and watch from far away as Traveler fights the āgodā before me. I hope I can still help him once this is all over, although.. not in the way he probably meant.
.Ā·:*ĀØą¼ŗ ą¼»ĀØ*:Ā·.
I have a hard time finding Scaramouche after his āfall from godhood.ā I wanted to run and catch him as he fell, but then I would give myself away.
So instead I grit my teeth and watch as the traveler didnāt even attempt to help him, which is understandable (he was being a bit of an ass), but stillā¦
So itās quite a shock when I stumble upon a short male clad in blue while Iām restocking my food supply. I almost donāt interact with the man since the man before me could easily be a manifestation of my yearning for Scaramouche, but when our eyes lock I know for certain that Scaramouche is the man standing before me.
My palms sweat and I pray my voice doesnāt crack.
āHello there traveler! Would you like to-ā I donāt let him finish and ignore his oddly polite tone. I jump on him and embrace him tightly.
āScaramouche!! Iāve missed you so much. You donāt know how long Iāve been waiting to see you again. So, whatās with the new look?ā I almost reveal how I saw him back in Inazuma at the factory, but I keep my mouth shut since weāre in a moderately busy and public area. I know heāll probably shove me off of him, annoyed that Iām hugging him, but I canāt help but give in to my desire to hug him after being apart for so long.
The man standing near the beautiful array of fruit for purchase chuckles. āIs this someone you know little guy?ā The man turns towards Scaramouche and I, and I wait for Scaramouche to answer.
Except, his eyes meet mine and thereās no hint of recognition in them. I feel my blood run cold when he gives me a polite smile before he slowly peels me off of him. āIām not sure who youāre referring to when you call me Scaramouche, but Iām sure it was an honest mistake on your end. I can help you find him. What does he look like? Where did you last see him?ā I feel sweat gather upon my brow when he stands before me and denies having any sort of recollection of me.
Wait, the traveler. And everything that happened. Could it be that he has amnesia? Or does this have something to do withā¦
To test my tentative theory, I ask him a question he has to know the answer to if he truly is Scaramouche. āDo you remember what the weather was like the day we last saw each other?ā The only response I get is an awkward cough from the man beside Scara as Scara awkwardly laughs away my inquiry. āAgain, Iām not entirely sure whatĀ youāre referring to. If itāll help-ā
I break off into a sprint as I run away from the man who can no longer recall my face. My eyes water and I angrily rub the droplets off my eyelashes before they can fall. I refuse to cry before I figure out what exactly is going on, and if this is a result of what I think it is then I may not be the only one whose memory was altered.
.Ā·:*ĀØą¼ŗ ą¼»ĀØ*:Ā·.
Sure enough, any memory of the man named Scaramouche has seemingly vanished. The only way I could really confirm this was by questioning the Fatui who were left behind. I disguised myself as best I could, making sure to hide my hair and face, before questioning them about the harbingers.
They were overly suspicious of me and immediately attacked me, as expected, so after a good beating they spilled the beans.
Thankfully Itto isnāt around.
To the lower ranked Fatui members, the Harbinger Scaramouche didnāt exist. I was tempted to bring up his name, but I didnāt want to cause any complications for myself or him in the future. So I released the Fatui members and immediately returned to the Akademiya to scour books.
Books on Irminsul, which I recall is the tree that holds all the information and memories of Teyvat.Ā
.Ā·:*ĀØą¼ŗ ą¼»ĀØ*:Ā·.
Judging by the information from books, it is hypothetically possible to erase past events and memories from all people of Teyvat if Irminsul is tampered with.
If thatās the case, then I can still recall Scaramouche and Greater Lord Rukkdehvataā¦
I close my eyes and recall the many tidbits of knowledge the Tsaritsa has bestowed upon me, coupled with the knowledge of other harbingers and the books Iāve been scouring for the past couple of days.
Could it be that Iāmā¦
I shake the thought away and return to the objective at hand. If the memories of Scaramouche were removed from Tevyat then it could potentially be restored under specific circumstances which are highly unlikely..
But this is Teyvat weāre talking about, and the traveler is involved. I recall the words a mysterious man once told me. āThere are no coincidences in this world.āĀ
Alright, that settles it then.
With a start I spring from my seat, hearing a startled yelp from the blonde man sitting across from me. āOh, Iām sorry!ā I sheepishly apologize to the man. He shoots me an inquisitive look, but accepts my apology nonetheless. I try not to laugh at his annoyed expression when he spots someone walking in behind me. I donāt waste time in leaving, and I exchange brief hellos with Alhaitham on my way out.
ā§ļ½„ļ¾: *ā§ļ½„ļ¾:* Ā ā”ć*:ļ½„ļ¾ā§*:ļ½„ļ¾ā§
Locating the traveler is a bit of a difficult task, but my previous experiences from my days with the Fatui come in handy. Unfortunately, Iām pretty good at recon and tracking people down. Itās even easier since the traveler is a well known individual.
When I finally spot the traveler from afar, theyāre walking into a building, so I quickly follow them.
Itās a pain getting into the building without being spotted, so unfortunately I miss some information. When I notice the dendro Archon talking to the traveler, hope blossoms in my chest when Scara- ā¦ the man in blue is seen with them.
I sneak closer and have to close my eyes and strain to hear, and when I tune in Iām surprised by what I hear.
Scaramouche now refers to himself as Wanderer, and his āformerā self, Scaramouche, attempted to erase his existence in hopes of changing past events in Inazuma.
Oh, Scaramouche..
I tune the others out for a moment as I mull over the information I gleamed. Itās hard to continue moving forward with your sins weighing upon your soul, and he mustāve truly felt that erasing his existence was the best outcome not only for others but for himself as well.
How heartbreaking.
I tune back into the conversation. The dendro Archon, Nahida, discusses how itās possible for Wanderer to regain his memories. Once the Wanderer finally agrees to the plan they create, I silently leave the building. I could follow them and see his memories for myself, which is tempting, but Iād prefer to hear about his past from his own mouth. Iād rather not invade his privacy by seeing his past without his consent.
Itās funny, since in the past I probably wouldnāt hesitate to do so.
ā¦
Aw well, itās better this way.
I leave the premises and choose to aimlessly wander Sumeru as I wait for Scara to regain his memories.
I know Iāll eventually run into him again.
ā§ļ½„ļ¾: *ā§ļ½„ļ¾:* Ā ā”ć*:ļ½„ļ¾ā§*:ļ½„ļ¾ā§
I hug my knees to my chest as the breeze lifts my hair in the wind.
Scaramouche- no, Wandererā¦
Itās been a few days since I saw that confused look in his eyes when I hugged him. I clutch the hem of my clothes as I curl in on myself further.
What if he still doesnāt remember me? What if he forgets his time as a harbinger?
I know the weight on his shoulders would be lessened if he did forget, but a selfish part of me hopes he remembers, solely so he wonāt forget the time we spent together.
Wanderer, I hope you remember me.
My thoughts begin to spiral, and a familiar tightness constricts my throat.
I hate to feel like this in a place where anyone can see me, but my body freezes and Iām afraid Iāll trip over myself like a fool if I try to get up and leave.
My breaths come out faster and I squeeze my eyes shut in hopes of blocking out the dizzying lights.
Deep breaths.
The moment I take a deep breath, I feel someoneās presence nearby. I hope they keep walking and donāt ask questions since I need to focus on calming myself down.
I sense the person lower themselves to sit beside me, and they place a comforting hand on my back. The sensation of their hand running up and down my back helps calm me down, and soon my breaths even and my heart rate slows its rapid march.
āYou imbecile.ā
My body freezes yet again, but for a different reason this time.
My head shoots up from my knees and I swivel my head so fast Iām surprised I donāt get whiplash.
Next to me sits none other than Scaramouche, or well, Wanderer, and a frown is on his lips.
āHow long has this been happening?ā He asks. He stares me down, and I feel my heart beat a steady rhythm. His presence alone calms my racing heart. āSca- Wandererā¦ Iā¦ Do you remember me?ā I hate the way my voice cracks, and his face shows mild surprise.
āOf course I do. You still owe me you know. Come with me, I donāt have time to waste.ā He stands, but he leans down to offer me his hand.
āGet up. The ground is no place for you to stay, you need to stand up.ā His words offer me a strange sense of comfort, and I hesitantly take his hand.
āSo, it seems you know more than I thought. You called me Wanderer instead of Scaramoucheā¦ tell me what you know.ā With that, he begins walking. He slows when he sees Iām not following, and he turns around. āAre you coming?ā āDo you want me to?ā āWhy wouldnāt I-ā āYou forgot about me.ā My emotional statement causes him to wince.
He lowers his hat to obscure his face as he looks down to the ground for a moment. When he looks up again, itās into my eyes. āIām sorry. I was being foolish at that time. Iām not one for promises, but Iāll promise you this; Iād never forget a human like you.ā His words steal my breath away, and when I run into his arms this time his eyes shine with recognition.
āI missed you.ā I whisper against his clothes. I hear the sharp intake of breath he takes at my words. He doesnāt return my hug, but I enjoy the comfort of his body against mine regardless.
I jump slightly when I feel a pair of arms wrap around me moments later. āYouāre soā¦ā His whisper is carried away in the wind, and I chuckle at his obvious loss for words.
Iām glad he canāt see my silly, lopsided smile.
I start giggling, full of glee. āWhatās so funny?ā He asks. I shiver when one of his hands brush across my lower back.
I rest my head against his shoulder, and Iām surprised by the unusual temperature of his body.
āYour bodyā¦ is warm.ā
ā§ļ½„ļ¾: *ā§ļ½„ļ¾:* Ā ā”ć*:ļ½„ļ¾ā§*:ļ½„ļ¾ā§
āOh, wowā¦ I correctly deduced some parts of your story but others.. not so much. I still canāt believe the doctor did such a horrible thing. Well I do believe it but for a person to commit such a heinous act is soā¦ wow, Dottore.ā I clench my teeth as I utter that disgusting name. I hate that man with a burning passion, and hearing Wandererās story reminds me of a sweet girl I encountered in a village when I first entered Sumeru.
She helped me find my way to the Akademiya, but before I could leave she collapsed where she stood. She said it was normal for her and she was just exhausted, but I had a feeling there was more to the story so I stuck around and cared for her in the best way I could.
Turns out the fox person I originally ran from is named Tighnari, and he returned to the village to care for the collapsed girl named Collei. Thatās how I learned of the cause of her exhaustion.
Since I have more information than the forest ranger, I quickly pieced everything together. I knew what really occurred with this sweet girl, and it pained me to know the doctor could inflict so much suffering on a child like her.
Iāve never despised a man so much. Iād go so far as to say hate, but no one, let alone him, deserves me putting that much energy into their irrelevant existence.
I sigh as my mind returns to the present. Dottore. This man has done so many horrible things to people and puppets alike. āI canāt stand that man. Iām sorry youāve experienced so many traumatic events, but thankfully now you can take your life and your future into your own hands and grow as a person because of it. This doesnāt erase the wrongs you have committed, but that doesnāt mean you canāt grow and become someone better. Iām proud of you for how far youāve come.ā I flash him a smile, and his eyes widen as his mouth forms the cute shape of an āo.ā
āSpeaking of past events, I went on a journey of my own and I figured out what it is Iām truly searching for. Ever since I left you that day I didnāt know what direction I wanted to take for myself. I did some wandering- haha, pun intended, and a scribe of all people helped me come to a conclusion. Although, my father also played a major role in my journey. Anyway, I discovered that Iā¦ā My words trail off and I watch in awe when Wanderer averts his gaze.
He turned too late though.
āWanderer, did I just see..?ā āShut up, moron. Continue. What did you discover?ā Wanderer indiscreetly runs his hand across his eyes.
I decide to let him have his privacy and not pester him on the unshed tears I saw on his lashes.
I move a bit closer to him and offer a silent hand of comfort over his. Iām thankful he doesnāt move my hand away.
āWell, I discovered that what I really want is to find the truth of this world. But I also..ā I tentatively glance in his direction, and Iām surprised by his focused gaze on me. Heās never been one to care for otherās affairs, yet he seems so invested in what Iām saying. The thought brings a silly smile to my face that I hope he dismisses.
āI also want to create genuine bonds with others and grow to be the best version of me that I can be.. and thereās a certain someone Iād like to have by my side..āĀ I fully turn towards Wanderer and squeeze his hand as I tell him, āI want to do this with you. I want to experience many days to come with you by my side, or well, me by your side as you probably prefer I phrase it. I.. I..ā I nervously chuckle when his expression remains unreadable, but I wonāt back down now!
āWhen Iām with you, my heart races and my palms get sweaty-ā āTrust me, I noticed.ā He interrupts me dryly. I glare at him and he only smirks in silent reply. He nods to prompt me to continue, so I do.
āI.. You.. You may not feel the same way I do about you but-ā āJust get on with it and stop beating around the bush-ā āI love you, okay!? Gosh let me finish speaking before you interrupt me. Anyway-ā I freeze when I realize he provoked the answer out of me, and my face burns in embarrassment. I attempt to remove my hand from on top of his and make a break for it, but he predicts my movements.
His hand laces itself together with mine and he pulls me in so I fall against him. āWanderer!ā I shout in embarrassment. I close my eyes and hope his rejection isnāt too harsh.
Oh, who am I kidding. This is the former Sixth Fatui Harbinger weāre talking about.
I brace myself for rejection, and the silence is awfully loud. The thing that breaks the silence catches me off guard, and I canāt help but smile when his laughter cuts through the tense atmosphere.
His laughter is much cuter and lighthearted than I thought it would sound, and it soon ropes me in. Weāre a bunch of giggling idiots sitting side by side on a bench, and passersby give us a mixture of sweet and curious glances.
Once our laughter slows to a stop, I wait with baited breath for his next words. āOh, you fool. Youāve always been very perceptive, but never with the things that are most obvious.ā Hey! He chooses to reject me with a roundabout insult!?
I quickly turn my head to scold him, but the words get caught in my throat as he chooses that moment to close the distance between us.
Iām surprised by how soft his lips feel gently pressed against mine.
It takes me a moment to process whatās happening, and once I do my already vibrant world bursts in an explosive array of bright colors as I realize the implications behind his actions. Before I can return the kiss he pulls away, and he smirks at my expression. āYou dolt. Didnāt you just tell me you love me? Why didnāt you return my kiss?ā Wanderer ātsksā and begins to move away from me with that annoying smirk still on his lips. So, I do the only plausible thing that comes to mind.
I kiss that stupid smirk off his face.
ā§ļ½„ļ¾: *ā§ļ½„ļ¾:* Ā ā”ć*:ļ½„ļ¾ā§*:ļ½„ļ¾ā§
P.S
When he kisses me back, it feels as if my heart is glowing.
I really am a lucky girl.
#genshin x reader#genshin x you#reader insert#genshin x y/n#genshin reader insert#genshin x female reader#genshin impact x reader#wanderer x y/n#wanderer x female reader#wanderer x you#wanderer x reader#scaramouche x reader#scaramouche x you#scaramouche x female reader
65 notes
Ā·
View notes
Note
Hi, I know it may be silly, but God dammit, I love your art so much.
I've been following you for a while now on Twitter (over a year I think), and today I just found your tumblr by accident but I DO NOT REGRET IT.
I know it may be weird, but jsdjsjsksk I just love everything about your art, especially the way you're drawing certain characters (mostly Kaeya and Diluc because this is my favorite duo of all time) that literally makes my day. I was too shy to talk to you on Twitter, so I decided to finally shoot my shot here on Tumblr ššš
Pls, never change, I'm sure you're also probably a wonderful person so please, remember to stay yourself, I know it may sound weird from a stranger from internet but I just wanted to say that your art and the things you do really matters and you're making my day everytime when I see you post <333
ALRIGHT, THIS GOT A BIT LONG, I HOPE IT'S ALRIGHT. HAVE A NICE DAY/NIGHT/WEEK!
NAUR WAY.
thank you so muchā¦i really didnāt think anyone cared that much for my silly little arts i appreciate it at lot to know someone enjoys what i do too <:3
9 notes
Ā·
View notes