#You feel free to do so esp if you're in a state more affected than mine especially but that's a me thing

[venacoeurva]

Okay, but someone could STILL do something really, really funny

[ceciliablossoms]

I saw you did emergency requests, feel free to ignore if not.

Tw: Childhood Neglect

Lately it's just hit me hard how emotionally neglectful my family is. And now I just feel really alone in the world and scared. I've been conditioned to think, I shouldn't stand up for myself (I still do, thankfully because of a rebellious spirit) and has left me with a complex saying sorry for everything. I have to explain what's going on to my siblings and they viciously mock me for it. One parent is complicit in this arrangement, and the other a boundary steamroller. I try to do something but I get proverbially shot everytime I try. I just feel so alone, hurt, forgotten, guilty and above all helpless.

Anyways maybe some comfort from Kaeya and/or Zhongli?

Thank you for listening. I know these things can be hard to witness, so I appreciate the fortitude

No I completely understand. One of my parents is a chronic guilt tripper and hyper aggressive manipulator.

So I 100% get why you feel that way. If you ever need a shoulder to cry on I'm here for you, yea? I promise I'll listen of you ever need to vent about it. I'm sorry you have to go through that, truly.

TW: Neglect, Abuse Mention

Zhongli

Esp when he sees you in emotional shambles

Curious when he sees you upset

And when you hug him tightly he's confused for a moment but returns it

Goes full dad mode

Your state frustrates him

He may not be a father in the literal sense

But he knows damn well that that's not how family is supposed to act

So he tries to undo all of the negative teachings

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and tries very hard to make sure your family's actions don't affect you too much in every way he can

His presence is very much a safe space and he makes damn sure it stays that way

He'll do whatever he can to help and make you feel better

Even if it's just a shoulder to cry on

He will listen as long as you need him to

And he'll give you some of his words of wisdom and lots of reassurance

He'll also do what he can to distract you if you need that as well

Tea with him becomes a regular thing and outings become more frequent even if it's just a stroll around the harbour

Kaeya

Was going to originally make one of his usual comments

Until he sees how upset you look

He knows how it feels to be helpless and guilty

Maybe not for the same reasons but he understands

He drops the coy act and sits next to you on the stairs

He doesn't touch you unless you want him to because he understands that it may not be the best time

But if you initiate or tell him it's okay he'll hold you

He'll listen intently as you rant, not commenting until you're finished

He'll give you a moment to finish regaining your composure before he speaks

Condemns your family's actions first and foremost

Ponders his words

But basically tells you bonds you choose are stronger than family bonds, his time in mondstadt on his mind

Probably the most down to earth you've heard him be

Offers to let you crash on the sofa in his office if you ever need to get away

He'll stay with you too dw