#and he would willingly tell Diluc everything if asked

[dutybcrne]

As far as the people of Mondstadt are concerned, what happened that night of Diluc's eighteenth birthday in terms of the results of The Confrontation between Diluc and Kaeya, is instead a fabrication that a grief-stricken Kaeya had recklessly tried to clear a domain on his own only to be attacked and hurt by a Pyro Abyss Mage. The only reason he survived was being blessed with his Cryo Vision.

Each and every time the lie is brought up, especially in the Angel's Share, Kaeya feels the urge to find that 'Domain' and lock himself in it.

[azullumi]

“grocery shopping” ; genshin men

summary — a certain notion appears inside your mind, like a lightbulb on top of your head as if you were having an eureka moment when in fact, you weren’t. it was just a silly idea in which you are curious to know the answer to. alternatively, just your average grocery shopping with him with a little twist and that being placing every item that you see into the cart.

includes — various genshin men (w/gender-neutral reader)

tags — fluff, established relationship, a sprinkle of domestic, set in a modern setting ; headcanons

words — 1215

note — honestly this is just me and my mom whenever we go out for groceries (i always put everything that i see in the cart) ; this is the first time i’ve written after so long, aside from those stupid essays i have to do for school

;; Will let you be, however, he will put some of the items back

He doesn’t show an ounce of care and will just let you have your fun, for now. Because yeah, sure, you can add that box of mugs that are identical to the ones you have at home, dear, but that doesn’t mean you’ll see it getting packed into the grocery bags; Oh, that ladle set sure does look nice (you won’t see it in your place ever). He’ll let you indulge in your pleasures and won’t deny you of it, however, so much can only one do in this economy and some of the things that you are putting in is exceeding that. He’ll put some of the things back whenever you are not looking, trying not to get noticed. Perhaps you won’t notice it at first when a few things are missing and somehow, the cart doesn’t seem to get full no matter how many you are adding to it. He’ll act so innocent and naive when you ask him about it, however, smiling at you softly and asking you what you are talking about. He’ll only tell you of it once you’re on your way back with the bags, expressing an apology that he has to remove some of the things in the cart that you added and you two will get it again next time.

Thoma, Baizhu, Tighnari, Venti

;; Will get another cart

Oh no, dear, the cart is full already? You just have to wait there and he’ll get another one for you, so for the meantime, you can scope and look out for other items that you want to get. One word, supportive. Or maybe he just loves to spoil you a lot. Either way, he clearly lets you do whatever you want; he’s a little bit of an enabler, perhaps. The weight of the groceries is nothing compared to the affection he has for you. You don’t even have to look at the price either—he advises you not to do so because that’s not really a concern (for him, atleast). Really, he loves you a lot to the point that he is willing to just watch you as he pushes the quite heavy cart and carries a basket like how you would carry a bag with just your arm (need yourself a man who’ll willingly push the cart for you and follow you around). He doesn’t mind it, it’s only one of the many things that he’ll do for you. There’s just one thing, however. You don’t know what you’re going to do with the pile of things you got so before paying it on the counter, you’ll have to return many of them.

Ayato, Pantalone, Diluc, Childe

;; Will be silent and confused but will let you be

At first, it starts off just like how it usually would: you grab some of the things that you need and want then place it in the cart as you two walk around the store and he simply lets you do as you want, just like your normal day of grocery shopping with him. Until several items were placed into the cart later and he had to question himself, why? Are those needed? What would you need a new blender for when there is a completely functional and working one at your home? He’s visibly confused but he will simply let you be because how could he stop you when you’re clearly enjoying whatever you are doing and he adores watching you in such light—you, simply, just walking and being with him has him falling head over heels for you. In lieu of that, it’s probably the reason why he’ll let you get away with doing some things including whatever you are doing (but that doesn’t mean he won’t be having any questions). Oh, how long the receipt will be. He will have to stop you as soon as the cart gets full and there is no more room for other important items, however. I mean, come on, there are more knives and cups there than there are for eggs and milk together.

Diluc, Zhongli, Xiao, Alhaitham

;; Will question every item you’ll put in

Is that really necessary? What’s that? Do you want it? He’s quite verbal on what is happening, becoming (your) voice of reason on this whimsical notion. His reaction is a mix of everything, he’ll let you add whatever you want but at the same time, he’ll place some of it back and would’ve stopped you from adding a few—perhaps he’ll also express his confusion, but never will there be annoyance: “Where are you going to use that for?” He’ll act more like a mother asking their child what in the world are they adding into the cart, just without the scolding part and telling you how it is expensive and you’re not the one paying for everything. He doesn’t mind you placing many things as long as they are essential and of necessity. He’ll let in a few of your wants here and there but not so much that it will consume half of the space of the cart. He’s more on the rational side of things, keeping you grounded to reality and that reality being the costs, the amount of things you’ll have to carry on the way back, and where you will even place some of those products that you completely don’t need.

Wanderer/Scaramouche, Cyno, Xiao, Kaveh

;; Will join you in adding those random things

All became a game of fun with him just as quick as you placed that one vase in the cart. Well, everything feels like a game with him even if it’s as simple as who’ll finish their food first. It’s silly, if you are going to be honest. You two were acting like children whose both of their parents lost sight of them at the store and are now running around the place, each with their own cart of their own (random) items. The competition? Who fills their cart first is the winner (with no duplicate items). Whenever you two would have an accidental encounter, you would check each other’s cart and see who has more then proceed to tease one another of who is the winner. However, the reality of the situation dawns over you two when you remember that you have to bring these things to the counter and pay for it—and the fact that you have to return, if not all, most of the items back to their proper places. By then, you two would have to start over the grocery shopping adventure again but this time, only with what is completely necessary in your cart. You’ll still have your own fun with him in this busy place, nonetheless.

Itto, Childe, Heizhou

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[pavosnoctua]

Hello~~~ Can I request for delusional! Darling reader x Yandere!Diluc? Pretty please?

Just two crazy people i'm love ♥️♥️ something like...

-Diluc forces darling!reader to marry him and instead of being scared darling! Reader goes like "He must love me very much, that's nice" (Reader basically accepts him as a Yandere)

I NEED INSANE CRAZY FLUFF BUT A LITTLE (very) TWISTED

HI ANON i hope this satisifies!

cw: mdni, minors dni, yandere, unhealthy behaviors, obsessive behaviors, unhealthy relationship, forced marriage, some offscreen but mentions of gaslighting. afab reader. mentions of isolation.

"This isn't love," your friend tells you as she stands behind you, threading her fingers through your long hair. You frown at her through the mirror, your relationship with the Diluc Ragnvindr has been a point of contention between the two of you for a very long time. But she also stuck by you, no matter your attempts to gently push her out at the behest of your beloved. "You were crying a few weeks ago that you didn't want to get married, that it was too soon. And now, look at you, excited for your wedding that's today."

You wrinkle your nose. Diluc is right about her. She talks too much, tries to control your life.

"It has to be love," you refute with a frown. "I love him as much as he loves me. Why else would we be getting married?"

Your friend doesn't respond as she quietly works to put your hair up in a bun, as part of your wedding ensembled that he'd dictated.

"He isn't that bad of a man," you go onto explain to him. "He's helped me through some awful times, remember? Took me in, gave me a job...I love him, so please, accept that."

In all honestly, you're about as obsessed with him as he is with you - you cannot get him out of your mind, you willingly moved in with him when he asked you to, your friends slowly tapered out of your life because, "anyone could be dangerous, my flame. You need to be careful." and you agreed. Because you love him. And he knows more about the world than you do. Right?

Any woman he'd talk to, you'd glare at - outside of Jean and Lisa, you liked them. They were trustworthy, and while you know your beloved soon to be husband would never cheat on you, you were always worried they could do something more nefarious. Being able to go outside became a luxury, something you needed to gain permission for but it's all because he loves you.

When Diluc had told you that the two of you had to get married - there really is no other option, but never explaining why outside the idea of, it's for your own safety. and "We live together, so why not take it a step further?" He'd already signed the papers so you wouldn't have to worry yourself over all the bureaucracy of it all, the ceremony needs to happen and you can have fun planning it all. You felt as if there was something in life closing on you, but you didn't know what...

You hesitated - you did cry to your friend about it for awhile but you got upset when she told you that he was strange, it was strange that he'd just forge your signature like that and not even give you a chance to say no. It's sweet, you had argued. He loves me.

You're getting to marry the Diluc Ragvindr, who only does the things he does because he loves you just as much as you love him. He wouldn't do awful things intentionally, this is just how he is.

Once you are dressed, it is like you are in a fairytale - your wedding is everything you dreamed and more. Your friend still dislikes this idea but you softly tell her that's just who he is, don't worry about it.

When Diluc sees you, all your fears and worries disappear when he smiles at you.

You may be stepping into a gilded cage, but it's a beautiful one, and it's all because he loves you so much and it would break his heart if he lost you.

[hetyra]

Kaeya’s beautiful smile to show he really does consider the winery his home and Diluc his family, and sad guilt-ridden Diluc thinking about how it’s his fault Kaeya’s never home.

[au-starss]

IS IT FAKE ?

༄ synopsis… you both agree to engage in a fake relationship, but it turns into so much more

༄ characters… amber, ayaka, ayato, childe, diluc, itto, jean, kaeya, kazuha, scaramouche, thoma, xiao, yoimiya, zhongli x gn!reader

༄ tags… high school au, fake dating, feelings development, petnames, happy ending, angst on a couple of them, teenage love

༄ words… n/a

༄ author’s thoughts… ello everyone hi pls have this and stay tuned for a collab coming ur way real soon :)

amber !

Your energetic best friend has always been there for you, especially when you ask favours of her

So when you ask her if she could be your fake girlfriend to scare off a girl, she was more than happy to oblige and help

Word got around that the two of you were in a relationship

Sure enough, the guy that was harassing you backed off

You both acted like the perfect couple everywhere you could

Everyone envied your relationship and wished they were you both

But after a month, you broke up like originally planned

Even then, Amber couldn’t get you out of her head and knew she had to try

“Everything we did together was so amazing. I want that with you. Genuinely.”

ayaka !

She was completely onboard with the idea when you asked

You needed a partner to impress your family and she was the perfect candidate

First, you made a big scene at school with asking her out on a date

After everyone knew, you began the fake couple's treatment; holding hands, giving gifts, and talking about how amazing each of you is to everyone else

You even took her to your family dinners so they could be impressed with your relationship

But, soon enough, you both grew more genuine with your affectionate actions to each other

Both of you were so confused on your true feelings, until Ayaka's brother gave her a little nudge in the right direction

Her confession was heartfelt and full of promise

"I didn't mean for things to grow like this, but I promise that I will show you nothing but the best if we're together."

ayato !

You came to your best friend with an emergency request, saying you needed a fake boyfriend for a little bit

You were being consistently asked out by a secret admirer, and wished for it to stop

Ayato was more than willingly to be of help, and you both agreed to the deal

As time progressed, you both pretended to be dating each other in the presence of others

Ayato played his role a little too well, leaving you small love notes and beautiful cheek kisses during class

People became jealous of how dreamy your relationship with you best friend was

But even after the notes from the admirer stopped coming, you didn't want what you had with Ayato to stop

And one day, he revealed the same thing to you as you went on a drive to a beautiful cliff

"What started out as fake has turned into something real. And I wish to keep this reality forever if you would let me, dearest [Name]."

childe !

He was the perfect canidate for a boyfriend; jock, popular, and good looking

You both came to the agreement to fake date to try and make others jealous and get who you want to be with

He actually proposed it to you after his ex-girlfriend broke up with him, and you obliged to try and catch eyes

Ajax treated you like royalty; in front of people and in private

He became really overprotective of you

Like, if he saw anyone flirting with you, he would immediately pull you close and tell them to back off

You ended up getting into an argument about how he was acting and he began questioning his true feelings towards you

Eventually, he pulled you aside to talk and finally asked you properly to be with him

“I’m sorry for the way I acted before, but I truly want to be your real boyfriend and protect you. Will you let me?”

diluc !

He was your childhood best friend who knew what high expectations you had to live up to

So when your dad suggested the two of you get together, you agreed to do it

But only for appearances

He acted like the perfect boyfriend and truly did care for you

Even in private he always made sure you were good and comfortable

Then, he began talking about someone he possibly could ask out

Well, jealousy overtook you and you broke things off with him

A few days later and he was at your doorstep in the pouring rain and out of breathe

“Please, I don’t want anyone else. I want you. Only you, darling.”

itto !

Arataki Numero Uno; The best fake boyfriend around!

You needed to get your crush’s attention and he was the best candidate

So of course he agreed when you asked

He treats you like the absolute royalty you are at school

Like, everyone else is so insanely jealous

As the days went on, he grew more attached to being your boyfriend

But then, you broke things off like planned and thanked him for his help

It took poor Itto two weeks to realize it, but he had truly fallen in love with you

"Listen.. I don't do this often, but you're really special, you know? There's no way I could even think of letting you go be with someone else."

jean !

Your responsible friend that your parents absolutely adore

They were continously pressuring you to find someone to date, so you asked her to fake it with you for a while

She agreed to help you and did her best to act the part

You mainly showed her the ropes and initiated a lot of the more physical aspects of it all

The two of you faked it and everyone around you both truly believed you were dating

Including Jean herself

So when you brought up the topic of ending things, she got really stiff and quiet

You frowned and told her that things didn't have to be this way and she agreed.

"The past few months have been truly incredible, and I don't want that to end."

kaeya !

He was so insanely popular at school; everybody wanted a piece of him

He just so happened to be your next door neighbor

And when you came and asked Kaeya for help with becoming popular, you both began fake dating

He introduced you to his friends and treated you like royalty

You showed up to his games to support him and even went out to diners after with everyone

He'll admit that he caught himself staring and smiling at you stupidly one of those nights; but he won't admit it to you

Kaeya's feelings for you only grew and so did yours, but both of you were scared

And so, after one of his winning games, he ran to you on the sidelines and confessed in front of everyone on his team

"You mean the world to me, and I have fallen in love so hard. Let's keep what we have, yeah?"

kazuha !

He was your quiet neighbor you often saw around under a tree at school

When your friends were trying to match you with someone you didn't like, you told them you already had a boyfriend

Desperate, you went and asked him and he agreed as long as you introduced him to new people

As your deal continued on, you became the couple everyone wanted to be

You were as convincing as could be, and soon enough you two were the talk of the school for a picture perfect couple

Kazuha ended up growing a huge liking to you, and became more flustered at doing coupley acts in front of people

Then, you kissed each other in private one night, and he ran out because of how overwhelmed he was

Soon, he was back at your window at midnight with a huge confession of his love

"My intention was never to hurt you. I don't want our relationship to be based on a deal anymore. I genuinely want to go out and love you, my dear."

scaramouche !

The school delinquent who just couldn't stay out of trouble

He came to you asking if you could agree to date him for show

He accordingly told his friends he had a partner and his old one broke things off, so you agreed to help him out in exchange for protection throughout school

The two of you faked a relationship and satisfied his group of friends

Of course, your reputation went down when people learned who you were with

But as your feelings grew for him, you didn't care

One day, while walking to the bus together, you admit how you genuinely feel to him, only for him to push you away and tell you to kick rocks

Later that night though, he showed up on your doorsteps with an apology and confession

"I thought to push you away to keep you safe from me. Turns out I'm only hurting us both that way, darling."

thoma !

Your childhood best friend who is the vice president of the student council

He's of high regard, and your family absolutely adores him

So he wasn't too suprised when you asked him to fake date for a month to get your parents off your cases

You were a pretty convincing couple

Thoma treated you perfectly with forehead kisses, talking you up to everyone, and holding you during lunch underneath a shady tree

He always had to convince himself it was all for show

But as the deadline of a month came closer, he just didn't want to let you go

He asked you to meet him at the front of the school, where he confessed to you with flowers

"I know it wasn't supposed to be real, but I can guarantee that everything I'm doing right now is based on my real feelings for you."

xiao !

Your quiet classmate who sits next to you in chemistry

One day, a guy came and begged for your number, only for Xiao to intervene and say he was your boyfriend

After the guy left, he said that he'd be willing to fake date you for a little to help out

He wasn't the best at making a show of things, but you gave him guidance

You even showed him ways to slowly come out of his shell and be more open and social

He soon caught himself falling for you; hard

He had no idea what to do, so he tried throwing subtle hints your way

When you didn't catch any of the not obvious signs, he just straight up told you how he felt one day in class

"I like you, okay? And not faking this time, like genuinely. This is embarrassing.."

yoimiya !

The leader of the cheerleading team

She caught your eye after one of the football games and didn’t leave since

When you came to her asking if she could fake date to make your crush jealous, she was more than happy to help

You both began dating after a Yoimiya publicly asked you on a date

Everyone was amazed at how well you two fit together

And soon, she began trying to become more intimate in public and private

You confronted her and asked about it when she tried to kiss you in your room

She sighed and gave you the truth

“Well, I’ve got feelings for you. Real ones. I don’t want our friendship to be ruined, but I want what we have for real this time.”

zhongli !

The guy you always saw when you entered the library

One day, he heard you arguing on the phone with your parents about finding a good partner for the future

He offered to help you out in exchange for you funding his book collection

You began “dating” and your parents adored him

And you began to realize how smart and generous he really was

Soon, your feelings began to grow

One day, you invited him over and sat on your porch, spilling about how you feel

He only laughed and smiled, holding your hand gently in his own

“I’m glad you feel the same. My apologies for not confessing sooner. I hope we can make something of us for real this time.”

[withloveajaxx]

can i borrow a kiss? i promise i'll return it.

✧ genre: childe, thoma, diluc, zhongli, and xiao x gn! reader fluff

✧ warnings: none

✧ summary: what they do when you ask for a kiss

✧ note: i was rewatching some vlives earlier and i saw this comment then boom,,, brainrot HSJXKSKFKS. anyways yes this was a random hc but i hope you enjoy either way <33

CHILDE

so cocky and ecstatic when you first ask him for his kisses.

it does not matter where and when you ask for a kiss, he'd drop anything to taste your sweet lips briefly.

in a meeting? you're getting your kiss. randomly on the streets of liyue? you're getting your kiss. in the middle of a meal? you're. getting. your. kiss.

whether you ask him sheepishly or with all the confidence in the world, he feels his heart swell with such joy and affection.

of course he wouldn't deny you of your wish, snaking an arm around your waist to pull you closer.

would swiftly sweep down and plant a short, sweet kiss on your lips, pulling away with a shit eating grin on his face.

"my baby loves these kisses, don't you," he chuckles heartily, his protective hands still securely wrapped around your waist.

there is a very high chance that he'll pepper your face with even more kisses than you asked for.

again, it doesn't matter where you are, he's confidently showering you with love and affection no matter how many people are watching.

after all, if you asked for one kiss, he might as well spoil you with more than you asked for, no?

THOMA

he's so sweet about it i swear, you shouldn't be shy about asking this man for a kiss in the first place.

he's so giddy in the inside when you tell him you want one of his kisses.

he also finds it so endearing and adorable how you feel the need to ask because you kissing him out of the blue would've been a pleasant surprise as well.

he's not complaining though, he would willingly comply without hesitation or questions.

if you ask for it shyly, the bright smile that spreads onto his features is enough to reassure you.

he slides his hand gently across the back of your neck as he bends down to plant a loving kiss to your soft lips.

"don't be shy, my love. there's nothing wrong with asking for a little kiss," he'd tell you softly, petting the top of your head affectionately.

with a more confidence, thoma is sure to tease you a little.

"i know i'm the best kisser, love." he laughs, his smile felt in the moment where his lips firmly land on yours.

either way, you want a kiss and he can't deny neither you or some affection, so he's giving you what you want.

DILUC

gentleman #1: shy and flustered at your sudden request, but will give in anyways.

he's rather surprised when you ask for a kiss out of nowhere, his cheeks reddening slightly.

but this man is absolutely whipped for you, so who is he to refuse such a request from you?

if it's in public he would be a bit hesitant as he wants to keep these intimate, soft moments in private.

would ask you to wait for just a moment until you get somewhere more isolated, then he'd capture your lips in a short, little kiss.

when you ask for a kiss in the comfort of your own home, he's less flustered about it, instead sending you a confused and innocently questioning look.

"is everything alright, darling?" he asks first, thinking that something was bothering you or was on your mind.

once you clarify that you just wanted some affection, a small smile makes his way onto his lips.

gives in to your request, bending down to connect his soft lips with your own.

he may be a bit shy but he would never turn down the chance to exchange little bits of affection with you.

ZHONGLI

gentleman #2: gentle yet somehow confident.

it's definitely something he wasn't expecting, but to him, it's a pleasant surprise.

he's not flustered per say, just a little surprised at your sudden request. that doesn't mean he'd deny it though.

his go to kiss would be a quick peck to the top of your head or your forehead.

it's swift, easily accessible, and all at the same time affectionate, never failing to bring a smile to your face.

the corners of his lips turn upwards almost immediately when he sees you smile as a result of his kiss.

if he's feeling a bit more intimate or affectionate, his smooth hand would come up to cup one side of your cheek.

leans forward to place one of the most loving kisses onto your sweet lips, pulling away slowly to admire the joy that sparkles in your eyes.

chuckles lowly as your wrap your arms around him for a hug to thank you for the kiss.

cradles your head to his chest muttering a small, "are you satisfied now, dearest?"

XIAO

congrats you've figured out how to break an almighty adeptus, i applaud you.

his face immediately flushes a dark red and his eyes widen in disbelief at your wish.

you can't find it in yourself to be offended or upset at his reaction because let's be honest, he looked adorable trying to fumble for any answer.

"what?" is what he settles for, eyes averting your own as to not get even more flustered.

if you say something along the lines of "nevermind, you don't need to if you don't want to," he'd shyly and rather quickly peck your cheek.

"it's not that i don't want to... i was just taken aback, that's all," he says in defense, cheeks still tinted red.

if you're confident, clearly asking for a kiss again, it'll take some time for him to respond.

the mere act and thought of being so affectionate with you has his heart pounding out of his chest, what more if you directly asked for it?

despite his rough attitude, he still cares for you though and would absolutely hate to deny you or leave you hanging.

sighs and quickly kisses your forehead, the blush he had managed to get rid off now returning in full force. "you mortals and your strange requests..."

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[luventi]

WEDDING CAKE TESTING W/GENSHIN BOYS

note. an idea i had a few days ago! im slowing easing into the topic of marriage (omg honeymoons) hehe please reblog if you enjoyed!

kaeya: he will take any chance to flirt with you! kaeya will sit you on his lap and make you feed him the different combinations, he becomes extra picky because he wants you on his lap for longer. you start getting a little annoyed with him but to lighten the mood he puts some frosting on your nose and licks it off. then it starts, a constant back and forth where you two put frosting on each other and lick it off. occasionally he’ll put some on his tongue and lean in to kiss you, once your wedding planner comes back they’re not surprised to see you guys making out.

diluc: he’s a “anything you like darling” type of man but he’ll constantly say that the flavors just aren’t right. you give him a “wtf” look because he said whatever you want but it is his wedding cake too so you just brush it off. until diluc starts asking for even more cake flavors, frostings, and creams! you’re so shocked by all the food on your table you don’t notice how stressed he is. slowly you grab his hands and try to reassure him that your cake (along with the rest of the wedding and your marriage) will be perfectly fine and he need not worry. he’s thankful for your words of reassurance.

zhongli: the true definition of “anything you like darling”! you’re so surprised about how he’s willingly agreeing with you on everything, but you honestly feel a little uneasy because you value his opinion and you don’t want him to conceal his own feelings just to spare yours. you ask zhongli if he really agrees with everything, like truly agrees, no lying to you just to make you happy. he smiles and presses a kiss to your cheek, “all cakes look good when you’re sharing it with your future spouse my love.” such a charmer that man, you absolutely can not wait to marry him.

childe: he’s been to a few weddings before (his older siblings) and he’s acting like an expert in all things weddings. saying things like the buttercream is not soft enough, the chocolate doesn’t feel too cocoay (whatever that means), and so on. after awhile you catch on that childe is just in the moon to eat lots of cake and you let him have his fun. until he finally finds the one, the perfect one he wants at his wedding, your wedding. he turns to you with a smile like the cheshire cat and whispers to you “i can’t wait to be your husband.” and truly neither can you.

albedo: you would think he wouldn’t have too much of an opinion on cake flavors and decorations but, you are absolutely right. albedo is the type of person to get caught up in the details but not when it comes to this. he’s wanted to marry you for so long he already knows what cake would be best. something you love but also with a hint of his own personal touch. you get the testing over very quickly but you’re even quicker to tease him about how long he’s put thought to what cake you two were going to have at your wedding. he tells you with a straight face, “from the moment you said i love you to me.”

xiao: he’s very nervous about the entire thing, so many questions cloud his mind like: will he pick the right one? will you fight over flavors? will you agree with him? do you even want to marry him!? they continue on and on until you grab his face and turn him towards you, “try this! it’s so good.” you usher putting the fork into his mouth and wait for his verdict. he takes awhile to stare at you, about everything he loves about you. feeling a bit better he smiles at your excitement, “yes love this is good, but let’s try more okay?”

venti: doesn’t understand why you just have to have samples instead of full cake slices, so by his request he got bigger samples and ate. them. all. you’re not even 15 minutes in when venti starts groaning about being too full and he can’t eat anything else. you wonder if you’ll have to come back some other time but he waves you off and says you should continue and pick a flavor. after all you picked him didn’t you? that has something to say about your great taste.

scaramouche: the only person that’s going to argue with you about some damn cake flavors, and not just gently disagreeing he’s really going to be petty and not taste anything else but the one he wants. he gives you such a headache and you go off to sit on your own for a bit. a little insecure and hurt but at the same time wishing it wasn’t like this. after awhile scara comes to sit next to you with a small plate in hand. it’s the cake you choose but with his favorite frosting on it, “here, do you like this?”. you look up at his eyes and see something you’ve always seen, a man that wants to change for you. “yeah,” you reply. “yeah i want this, and you scara. i want you too.”

[camishir]

''𝓦𝓪𝓲𝓽 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓶𝓮'' - 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 3

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Apart from the fact that you were both physically and emotionally exhausted from the previous day's events, you still managed to wake up quite early the next morning.

The sun was not out yet, but you could still hear the smallest commotion sounds coming from downstairs.

Although Dawn Winery's guest room bed was truly one of the most comfortable ones, you decides that it was time to wake up and get ready to be on your way out of Mondstadt. You still remember the hesitance in Diluc's voice when he found you alone in the forest last night. He took one of his biggest enemies into his house and gave them food, fresh clothes, and a comfortable bed. You wanted to thank the man himself, but at such early hours of the morning, he was sure to be asleep. Quietly, you got dressed up and slowly made your way downstairs. There, Adeline seemed to notice you from the kitchen. "- Oh? Y/N? What are you doing here up so early?" - she asked, cutting carrots. You still cautiously made your way towards Adeline, which was seemed to be preparing salad for breakfast, you guessed. "- I thought that I'd get going. Thank you for your warm welcome, truly, but I must go, I promised Diluc-" "- Nonsense. If I know Diluc, he'd never ask someone to leave so early. It's still dark and dangerous out there. Stay until after breakfast at least. I'm pretty sure my master wouldn't mind that one bit." - Adeline cut you off. Upon hearing her words, you sighed and casted your eyes downwards for a moment. Such gesture did not go unnoticed by the maid, which put down her cutting supplies and stepped closer to you. "- Hey, what's wrong?.." - she asked, worried. "- I can't stay. I'm part of The Fatui." - you said, raising your eyes back at her and taking one step back, as if not to scare the maid. But Adeline was much tougher than that. Suddenly, she grabbed your hand, lead you to the table, and sat you down on the chair, while she returned to finish making the salad. "- Okay. Then tell me, how did Diluc decide to willingly allow you into his mansion?" - she asked, continuing to prepare the vegetables but still intending on listening to every word you say. And so, you told Adeline the whole story, of how you came to Mondstadt, how you defended Diluc against Dottore and how you ended up in the forest, where the young master found you. Adeline did not say a single word during your whole monologue. Only from time to time she'd give you a reassuring nod. By the time you finished explaining everything, Adeline had managed to prepare a few more meals as she now was sorting out eggs, flour, and other baking supplies. You watched her work intensely, as if not to disturb her. But suddenly, a small idea popped into your head. You swiftly stood up and walked to the maid, which was surprised by your sudden presence next to her. "- I want to thank Diluc for what he has done for me... Can I please, maybe, do the baking? I know one recipe for delicious honey buns, as far as I know - no one has ever said no to them!" - you asked, a small sparkle glowing in your eyes. To your unexpected excitement, Adeline only laughed. "- Alright, alright! Although, I'd like to watch if you don't mind." - she nodded. And so, by the time you've prepared a steaming batch of honey buns, Adeline had finished preparing all of the other meals and the breakfast could finally be served. By the time Diluc woke up, you started to feel anxious. Your original intentions were to be out of the house and maybe even out of Mondstadt by the time Diluc would get out of his bedroom, but now you were standing in the kitchen, not knowing what to do. Adeline understood you far too well. "- Stay here. I'll take care of everything." - she said, patting your back and venturing down to Diluc, which was currently having breakfast in the dining room. Adeline returned to you after some time, as she had a smile on her face. "- Y/N, Diluc would like to see you." You silently nodded to Adeline, as if to thank her, and anxiously made your way to the dining room. Upon entering, you saw Diluc pouring himself a new cup of tea. It took only a moment for him to see you standing in the doorway. Your eyes met. "- Would you mind joining me for breakfast?" - he asked, motioning for you to take a seat next to him, as he poured another cup of tea and slid it to your side. You nodded and made your way towards the table, taking a seat a little bit further, than Diluc had asked you to. Without any further prolonged silence, Diluc spoke up again. "- I am going to keep this straight - I still don't trust you. But, if what Adeline said was true and you never did truly have any intentions of working with The Fatui..." - the redhead prolonged, as he raised his eyes to meet yours, - "I would like for you to work for me."

[nyxthejinx]

I just saw your posts about the reader being diluc’s younger sibling and I was wondering how the reunion would turn out. I imagine that by the time they meet again years later that the reader has through the ranks of the fatui. Not exactly harbinger level (idk) but like its clear that they are important to the other harbingers and the tsaritsa. And they come back with signora during the beginning of the game to get venti’s gnosis and probably has a verbal smackdown with diluc (who is remorseful for their last interaction after getting years of self reflection and realizing he was at fault for almost killing them and ruining their relationship with each other). They probably fought each other when they first reunited (reader doing shady fatui stuff and diluc as the dark knight hero) and they manage to knock each others masks off and the reader retreats after theirs gets knocked off. I feel like diluc would probably apologize (not exactly forgive or be the same sibling dynamics but to civil again) and the reader basically isn’t having it and puts emphasis on how diluc cut them off back then and how now their roles are reversed leaving a stunned diluc behind. Not to mention their grudge with kaeya who didn’t even check on them after he left and basically let them get taken by the fatui.

YOO I kinda ran out of writer juice for today BUT before I forget, everything you said makes so much sense. It wouldn't be a tearful reunion, nor a completely violent one. (I apologise if it doesn't turn out great or anything like that I'm sleepy :') F)

If Diluc was still willing to talk with the Kaeya via mail, I can only imagine he'll regret the shit out of his actions as time goes by.

And while he goes thru existential crisis for abandoning a 13 y/o in a puddle of mud, just because they were protecting the secret of someone they loved, reader sharpens their hate for him.

What they don't expect though is to tear up from nostalgia after he knocks off their mask.

The harbingers, being fond of them in their own way, make sure to talk reader into cutting their bonds with their brothers once and for all. Since they hurt them and stuff. It's kinda manipulative BUT they have "good" intentions (and are right lmao).

Meanwhile Diluc feels twice the piece of shit because the first thing he does after three years of absolutely zero news about their sibling is to make them cry LOL.

He tries desperately to find something, anything about his sibling after that. He knows they're fatui, and yet despite his endless networks he can't find them. Hell he even asks kaeya for help, who gladly obliges him because he feels thrice the piece of shit and needs to apologise as well (with love <3)

In the end reader willingly goes to angle's share, while signora does her stuff with venti and the traveller. It somehow end up in a heated discussion between the three of them (though I doubt they'd force the subject if reader rejected their apologies) and bam: reader, fed up with their pathetic bullshit, pulls the collar of their uniform down and shows the scars Diluc left behind.

"How many times I tried to forget you, both of you. But this damn thing won't leave me alone. Here, are you happy now? Do you get why I can't sweep it all under the rug?"

And before it escalates further they leave, while Diluc and Kaeya just want to dig up a hole and die in here from the sheer amount of shame and regret.

Yes I'm feeling angsty today how could you tell? 😃

[strwberri-milk]

Passing Hands: Ch. 13 - Stormy Revelations

Bridgerton!AU || Diluc x Fem!Reader || Drama, Falling in Love, Slow Burn || 3 154 words

“Is that another letter for Miss [Name] Your Grace?” Adelinde asks as Diluc signs the paper, peering down curiously. 

“I thought you were finished with that business now that you can visit her freely.” 

It had taken him a few more weeks but now the Duke was finally free of the repercussions of the Viscount’s foul words. Society had decided to lambaste him entirely, therefore no longer putting into question your integrity for which he was glad of. The Duke knew that he would not suffer the repercussions of being believed to have been with a woman for it was normal and expected but of course the double standard put you in a grave position. 

His efforts paid off and he was now free to do as he wanted, so happy he was almost willing to throw another ball to celebrate his finally being rid of such a thorn in his side. The sheer elation of his freedom being won back is also marked by the piles of finished paperwork, managing to get through all of it and give himself some much deserved time to relax by himself. 

“It is a letter for her. I don’t know yet if I want to send it to her. I just find it helps to put my thoughts down. Addressing it makes it feel a lot more proper which helps me actually stay focused for long enough,” he explains, holding the paper between his fingers. 

“Are you telling her secrets or something, Your Grace?” 

“Not at all. I’m just simply recalling the events of my day or bringing attention to something I think she might want to hear were she here. Imagine it just as a conversation between the two of us.” 

Adelinde gives him a discerning look, recognising this as something more than the redhead might know it as. 

“You sure have been thinking of her a lot, don’t you think?” she says innocently, drawing Diluc’s confusion. 

“Is that not normal when you’ve made a new friend? It seems logical to me to think of them a lot because of the intrigue that comes with a new acquaintance.” 

“It would be were it not for the fact that it has been a good couple of months now. You stated your intention to marry through Kaeya and even began interviewing a few women in private, haven’t you? You just didn’t tell him because you didn’t want him to know but of course, I know everything,” she says smugly, still confusing Diluc. 

“I still do not understand what you’re trying to get at. Can you just get on with it?” 

“You have interviewed a few girls outside of Miss [Name] but none of them you still correspond with, do you? Or even the ones you talk to at events. You do not go and seek them out afterwards, no all your attention is solely focused on Miss [Name], is it not?” Adelinde continues, crossing her arms. 

“Adelinde, we are simply friends, is that not allowed? You’re making me out to sound like some sort of person who only cares about marrying her,” he scoffs, putting the letter he wrote into his desk. 

“I think that you wish to be more than just friends with her. Is that a false assessment?” 

“I think it is,” Diluc says while rolling his eyes. 

“Just because I talk to someone it does not mean that I like them, romantically or otherwise.” 

“I beg your pardon?” the woman snorts. 

“Diluc, I’ve known you since you were a little boy. To be quite honest with you, I do not think that you would willingly subject yourself to spending so much time with someone you did not like and you know that. However, to me it seems much more likely that you are very open to the idea of courting her and in fact have been courting her, just informally.” 

“I cannot believe this,” he exhales, shaking his head. 

“You’re wrong.” 

“You’ve sent her gifts, and spent so much time with her and now you’re even writing her letters. Kaeya hasn’t been putting you up to it has he?” she points out. 

“Kaeya can’t make me do anything. I do things of my own volition. And yes, so what if I’ve been bringing her things? She is new to the area and not as well off as the rest of us are. I am simply extending a helping hand,” he rationalises.

“Well yes but you’ve never been quite this generous with other new neighbours. Why, we almost had to pull you out of the home just to say hi to a family at one point in time! But the second that you begin to talk to Miss [Name] is of course the minute you change. You become some sort of social butterfly, more willing to attend events outside of those you are obligated to should they include her, you want to go and ask the modiste to make some new dresses because you overheard there may be some balls to attend, you can’t even look at a pretty flower without asking me to identify it to bring a bouquet to the woman!” 

Diluc stares at the housekeeper, mouth opening and closing in an inability to speak at the blunt way she delivers her words. He can tell that she is totally serious, meaning everything she said and turns away from her, knowing that denial would make him look even guiltier. 

“Don’t you think it’s time you began to focus on yourself? On what makes you happy, Your Grace?” 

“Why are you implying that this is something I need in my life?” he grumbles, falling back into his chair. 

“I don’t think you need it, but I do think your life could be better for it. Don’t you want to experience the joy of a love match? Or are you just going to focus on just getting by, doing what people expect you to do? At the very least the woman is a Diamond - your union would be celebrated.”

He sighs and gets up, leaving the room with thinly veiled annoyance. 

“I’m going to pretend you didn’t say any of that. I just want you to know that this is just a friendship, nothing more nothing less.”

“Diluc, I didn’t mean anything by it I just-”

“I’m taking one of the horses. I’m going to go and clear my head.”

Diluc makes sure to properly bid the Housekeeper farewell before leaving, not wanting her to think he was angry. He wasn’t upset, just tired and hoping to see if he could clear his mind of all this nonsense.

The clopping of the horse’s hooves is no match for the thoughts circling around in Diluc’s head and he finally realises what Adelinde was saying. He hates to admit it but he thinks the woman might have a point, his mind constantly obsessed with circling back to your pretty smile and the way you feel in his arms whenever you two dance. If he really focuses, he can imagine you’re here in his grasp, not just a figment of his mind. 

He tries to divert the feelings by putting his all into leading his horse, eyes carefully watching for obstacles as he rides. His hair whips against his face, scarlet locks dancing in the wind as he braces the chill of an oncoming rain, thunder pealing loudly above him. It makes his steed stutter, jolting his body but he rides on, desperate to try and outrun the thoughts of you that refuse to abate. 

Somewhere inside of him he knew that this was happening, his being almost all consumed with your melodic voice. His jaw is set, pale hands even whiter with the strain he puts on them as he rides, not knowing what to do. There’s no remedy to the way he’s feeling and he begins to realise that this was quickly becoming a feeling he could not combat for the life of him, almost angry at the way your laugh soothes his soul. 

It is only now that he is willing to admit that he was much more selfish in saving you that night. He didn’t save you because he thought it was the right thing to do, or because he wanted to make sure the Viscount to not treat anybody like this. No, it was because he was seeing red at the idea that someone else was talking to you, that someone else could take your attention from him when he wanted it all to himself, as selfish as the thought was. 

The way that the other man tried to reach out for you, the way he wanted to make himself part of your inner world that was all stuff that he wanted for himself. Diluc knew that the wish was illogical. You deserve your space, to choose your partner but a sharp twist in his heart reminds him that if that answer was not him he would have to begin to face a lifetime’s worth of longing for the rest of his days. 

Underneath his horse’s hooves is mud and he recognises he should head back soon. The rain begins to come down even harder, water weighing down his wavy locks and making them curlier than they normally are. His visibility is beginning to be compromised but he can’t care; how could he when you’ve come into his life as some violent storm that he has no control over? 

“Diluc!” 

He begins to slow down at the sound of his name being yelled over the heavy rainfall, also hearing another set of hooves following closely after him. Diluc turns to see Kaeya, a very concerned look on his face as he finally catches up. 

“I was following you for quite some time but you never heard me calling for you,” Kaeya pants, the exertion of their horses seeming to have been given to him. 

“The rain is so heavy, it’s much too dangerous for you to be riding like this. Let us go back home.” 

The younger man tries to lead him back but Diluc refuses, holding onto the reins and keeping his distance from the other. Kaeya rolls his eyes and begins to trot over to Diluc, his face very serious. 

“We’re going to get very sick if we don’t get back into the warmth soon. Diluc, we have to go.” 

“I don’t feel cold,” Diluc says, wanting to continue riding in the rain to try and wash off the thoughts of you. 

“That’s not good. If you really aren’t feeling the cold we have to get back. You are poorly dressed and not ready for this weather. We have to go back.” 

“I don’t want to go back.” 

“Diluc, I don’t want you to get sick-” 

“I said I don’t want to go!” he yells back, both of their horses starting at the sharp sound of his voice. 

Kaeya’s eye narrows as he stares at him. 

“Something’s wrong. Why are you being so stubborn? I just asked you to go home, not sacrifice your first born. Is it because you can’t see [Name] today? There’s always tomorrow. You don’t have to behave like some child!” 

Diluc can tell that his patience is beginning to wear thin, Kaeya’s mouth set in a thin line as he rides closer to him. He tries to keep his distance from Kaeya, not wanting to return yet. 

“It’s precisely because of her that I feel this way,” he growls, hand resting on his chest as he begins to speak. 

“I don’t understand this at all!” Diluc practically screams, throat beginning to get raw. 

“Why is it that whenever I see her I feel like my world is falling apart and beginning to be put back together? That I can’t help but stare in incredulous shock before beginning to grow desperate to be able to bask in the light that is her presence, that I just want to be the only one she looks at?!” 

At this, Kaeya finally stops, staring at Diluc dumbfoundedly as he continues to yell at him. 

“I just wanted to clear my head, to go for a ride and finally rid myself of her. I thought that my head would be clear for once, that now that I’ve been able to deal with all of the issues that have been piling up and up on my desk but now all I can think about is her and I don’t know if I want to cry or scream!” 

“I think you’re doing the latter,” Kaeya teases, immediately thrown a dirty look. 

“I do not want to deal with your condescending tone right now. In fact, you know what? This is all your fault.” 

“Me?!” he yelps in response, Diluc beginning to be a little far beyond reason. 

“If it weren’t for your meddling ways, for the fact that you were looking through my letters trying to entertain yourself when there is such a multitude of other things you could be doing, other people you could be speaking to the fact that you choose to stick around me is almost vexing were it not for the fact we are brothers. 

“I just wanted a peaceful day, for you to leave me alone. And then you have to write someone, just because you thought they’d be interesting and I, being the fool I am, let you do it. I signed my name on all the letters, I read all the responses, I found myself becoming invested in the person that came to life on those pages of paper, the ink that they wrote with and now they cannot leave me alone.” 

“Diluc, please calm down, I'm terrified you’re going to pass out,” Kaeya says lowly, slowly leading Diluc back home by trying to bribe his horse with some sugar he brought out as Diluc rants. 

“You have no idea how hellish these last months have been. I have been unable to attend balls that [Name] has gone to for fear of tarnishing her reputation, I cannot visit her whenever I want to, I am stuck to only being able to think about her and that vexes my every waking moment. I cannot fathom how I am to continue without seeing her and yet if I see them it proves something that everyone around me knows. Why is that, by the way? Why does everybody think they know so much better than me?” he continues, none the wiser to Kaeya’s efforts. 

“I think it’s less that they think that they know better than you, but it's more that you aren’t properly reflecting on yourself,” Kaeya replies, making good progress on leading his horse back. 

“Whatever do you mean by that? Are you saying I do not know my own mind? That’s blasphemous!” Diluc disputes, Kaeya shaking his head. 

“I think you’re looking at things much too concretely. Not only that, but you’re taking all of these things as a negative. Who said that all of those things you said before are bad things? And when did they even begin?”

“I don’t know when it began, all I know is that this feeling in my chest won’t go away and the thought that [Name] is looking at someone the way she looks at me is…” 

For the first time since Kaeya’s arrival Diluc falls silent, chest heaving from the exertion of his very impassioned speeches. 

“Does it hurt?” Kaeya suggests, thanking the gods that he can see the beginnings of their house peeking out from between the trees. 

“It hurts so much more than I could ever imagine something could hurt,” Diluc says quietly, barely able to be heard over the sound of the rain pouring down around the brothers. 

“Why don’t you tell me more - without screaming. You look very flush and I don’t think it’s because of the rain,” Kaeya replies, now leading them towards the stables. 

“I don’t know what more there is to say,” Diluc sighs, exhausted. 

“It’s exhausting to feel all these emotions and not know what they all mean. Kaeya, do you understand what I’m trying to get at?” the redhead asks. 

“I think I do. You can’t stop thinking about her and when you think about her it’s not enough because you want her. You want her here now and you want her to stay. You don’t want her to go away, or to think about the thought that she might not want you in the same way, or that somehow she could look at someone else in the way you look at her. If you do think that, it creates this deep pit in your stomach that hurts so much you think you’re going to vomit.” 

Diluc nods in agreement, eyes focused on the mane of his horse as Kaeya dismounts. He counts the steps that Kaeya takes to come next to him, offering him his hand to get him off of his horse. The silence between them is exactly what Diluc wanted, able to find reprieve for the first time since his ride began. 

“You do seem to understand,” Diluc starts after a moment, methodically working through putting his riding things away. 

“I should think I do,” Kaeya snorts, helping him put his things away. “I’ve had my fair share of those feelings.”

“As to when I began feeling this way I think the catalyst for it was at Rin’s ball. Do you think that Viscount’s demeanour is catching? Have I somehow become the same as him?” he continues, recoiling a little. 

“If that’s the case then I think I also need you to punch me in the face Kaeya. But then how would you know how it feels?” 

Diluc, as dense as he is, still has not caught on to the true nature of his condition. 

“You said that you think the inciting incident of this dilemma is from that night? I can certainly see why. That was the first time you could see Miss [Name] in active danger. Well, even then it wasn’t really danger because the second that man’s hands would have touched her-”

“He would have been dead,” Diluc proclaims, very certain that he would destroy that man if he brought any harm to you. 

“He would have been dead,” Kaeya repeats. 

“I know how angry you must have been. I felt that way too. It’s a wonder that we both managed to hold back as well as we did. But, to answer your question as to how I understand your feeling it’s really not all that complicated.” 

“Oh really? Pray tell what infinite wisdom do you have for me today?” Diluc bites sarcastically, pushing back his soaking wet bangs from his forehead. His head begins to clear a little bit, just in time for Kaeya’s big revelation. 

“Why, it’s the same way I feel towards my intended,” he smirks.

“You’re in love.” 

[outivv]

— how they comfort their s/o —

Synopsis: how genshin characters would comfort you

Warnings: mentions of crying, themes of anxiety, also spoilers for most recent archon quest

Game/ fandom: genshin impact

Characters: dainsleif, kaeya, zhongli, and Diluc

Pronouns for reader: gender neutral/ not mentioned

A/n: hello everyone! I’m in a very comfort fluff mood today, so I thought ‘why not’. I may shift to angsty stuff tomorrow/later though. Eh that’s later, for now I hope you enjoy and take care of yourself!

— Dainsleif —

I feel as though dainsleif would understand whatever you’re going through. He’s lived a long time, and he’s been through a lot. So whatever it is that’s troubling you he’d probably understand.

I don’t know what it is about him, but I feel like he just has this calming presence, and is a master at calming people down. Especially if he knows them well enough. He’s freaking out on the inside though, he gets so nervous comforting you, because he almost views you like glass compared to him. He’s immortal. He’s lived for 500 years. You could break at any second, while if he was able to, he would’ve years ago. He’s so scared of hurting you and making things worse, that he does everything so carefully, and precisely. Though that tends to work out in your favor, for its oddly comforting.

If you very clearly look distraught, he’ll tell you to come sit next to him or on his lap. He’ll willingly listen to you rant, or just be there for a shoulder to cry on. He is very gentle, and is really just there to help you in any way, though he’s so scared of making things worse. Give him time and he’ll be more confident, and begin to know exactly what helps you.

— kaeya —

Hm... you see... Kaeya is one of the easiest people to talk to. It’s said... somewhere (I think in his story... I know I heard it somewhere.) that many people find that kaeya is easy to talk to, though he rarely talks about his past. But comforting people comes easily to kaeya.

I believe kaeya is a master at reading body language. It’s a habit he’s picked up, to read someone’s body language before approaching them. Now if you’re kaeya’s partner, he’ll know instantly what’s wrong from just one look. Mans can read you like a book.

I feel like his first instinct would be to hold you close, and just be really sweet and soft. Though he understands that sweet words aren’t always what you need to hear, and possibly not even what you want to hear. So he’ll probably help you get your mind off of what’s nothing you, or is you’re pissed off at someone/ something he’ll take you to release some anger on some knights training equipment.

All in all kaeya knows what he’s doing. Truly Kaeya is a very comforting, and amazing partner, and that really shows when he’s trying to comfort you or help you calm down.

— zhongli —

And most comforting man award goes to... zhongli.

All jokes aside he has such a comforting vibe to him. Like everything about him just radiates “I’m really good at comforting people cause I’m just cool like that.”

While his vibe/ presence is comforting though, he has no clue what he’s doing. I feel like his first instinct is to make you comfort food. Being alive for so long zhongli knows what good food is, having traveled all over teyvat, and being well versed in liyue cuisine. So zhongli is a good cook.

He’d make you food while holding you close to him, he’d listen to you rant. Not cry though. No. He is heart breaks when he sees you cry. He flat out drops everything he’s doing, and comforts you. In that moment he holds you close to his chest, and if you’re sitting then he’d rock you back and forth and pull you into his lap. He’d also kiss your forehead along, and just constantly be whispering words of assurance in you ears. Things like, “hey it’s ok I’m here.” He understands that it may but do much and is kinda cheesy, but he doesn’t know what more to do other than be there for you.

— Diluc —

Listen Diluc has trouble helping himself calm down at times, he’s gonna be hella nervous when trying to help you. Diluc has his emotions under control, and is a master at hiding when he’s even slightly upset, though he understands that not everyone is like that. He has some trouble trying to help you out of lowkey fear like dainsleif.

He doesn’t want to make things worse, but knows that if he doesn’t do anything then he’s kinda just leaving you hanging. He understands this, and thus pushes himself to try to help you.

Will be kinda stiff, yet gentle when trying to comfort you. You can tell he doesn’t know what he’s doing, so you’ll have to tell him what helps you, or ask him to do something for you that’ll help. He listens very carefully to your instructions and do exactly what you ask of him. Diluc doesn’t like feeling like he can’t do something, it makes him feel almost small. So it may kinda be for him, and as selfish as that sounds he continues to do it. Hey, it helps you right? So he must being doing something right.

Starts to relax when you start to calm down. That’s where he truly shines, helping you relax after being angry/ having a panic attack/ just overwhelmed with stress/ etc. That is where he starts to pull you close to him, and remind you that toured doing great, that he’s here and that he cares, and just generally whispering words of affirmation.

[genshin-impact-fics]

Finding out You're in the Fatui

Characters: Jean, Childe, Keqing, Albedo, Diluc, Xiao

Diluc:

Whatever way he finds out he’s very upset; he trusted you, he fell in love with you yet now he finds out you’re with the enemy? He’s fearing that everything that’s happened between the two of you was a lie, that you just used him until you got what you needed. His brain is just in a storm of thoughts

He wants to believe that you’re good at heart, that all of this was because you didn’t have much of a choice. He’s going to ask questions, but more importantly he will offer you a way out: abandon the Fatui and just live with him he will vow to protect you and even find a safe area to work if employment was a concern of yours

If you accept his offer he’s glad that he didn’t have to lose you, he loves you too much and it’d be just too sad for him to have to cut ties with you especially since you’re the first one he’s felt such strong feelings for

But if you refused and you made it clear that you willingly joined the Fatui, he’s absolutely heartbroken. He’d probably start crying out of how painful the reality of the situation was and try to beg you to leave and stay with him. He does not have the heart to even consider having to fight you, he didn’t want to harm you yet here you were showing a completely different side to you that not even he caught onto

Xiao:

He is enraged at the new information when he finds out. He curses himself for being so blind and having trusted you as much as he did. How could he be calm about this; you played a hand in the fall of the archon he served under, the archon that saved him from his horrible past and gave him a new purpose in life. How could he ever forgive you for such a betrayal

Though he refuses to bloody his hands with those of mortal blood, he will lash out and attack you. His heart hurts as how could he let this happen, he loved you yet was this the world’s way of punishing him for his past he could only wonder

If you plea to him to listen to your explanation he’s conflicted; you were either telling the truth or you were lying to just buy yourself some time… But he stopped and kept a safe distance from you as though you hurt his trust in his heart he still very much loves you so if there was a glimmer of hope that you can be saved he would be willing to listen to judge for himself. His expression softens when learning that you essentially got forced and trapped into working in the Fatui and at that point he is willing to keep you with him which mainly consisted of you living at the Wangshu Inn with him

However if you confirm that you’re in the Fatui of your own choosing he’s hurt, but he’s already withdrawing his own emotions so it didn’t get in the way of his duties. You’re no longer the mortal he fell in love with, you were just another mortal trying to use him for your personal gain. He’ll warn you to never to return and that you are no longer permitted to call out his name because from that moment on you were enemies

Albedo:

Deep down he didn’t want to accept the possible fact you were potentially bad. There were small things you did or said that made him slightly skeptical of you yet he overlooked them because he was in love with you, there was something that always made him so curious and so fascinated with you. You never judged him, you were patient with him, as you even put yourself at risk with plenty of his experiments

Of course this conversation was in the privacy of his lab in Dragonspine, surely there was no need to have a big scene be made especially when he wanted to simply hear what you had to say for yourself. He’s very composed and calm for someone who’s feeling this pain in his chest at the fact that you’ve kept this from him for so long

If you were truly innocent it saddens him to hear how you were stuck paying off a debt that wasn’t even your own and that was the only reason why you were stuck in the predicament that you’re in. Surely there had to be some way to hide you from the Fatui right? Maybe not up there in Dragonspine since there were already so many of the agents scouting the mountains, but maybe he could ask Jean if you could stay with him; however, that then led to another possible problem. If he tried to explain the details the fact that you were associated with the Fatui, Jean might just want to arrest you for interrogation which he might have to simply keep that knowledge to himself for the sake of your safety

But at any time you're telling your story he will call you out on something if he feels you weren’t being truthful. Hearing that you were a third generation agent he came to understand that it was initially a family legacy to uphold; rather unfortunate but oddly enough he still didn’t look down on you for that. Of course he’s unsure of what to do as things are surely to be complicated now, but how could he come to really see you as the enemy when he loves you

Regardless of the case, he will continue to stay with you; however, he’ll take a few precautions to insure his own safety. He won’t be sharing details of things he’s working on, no more asking to help with experiments (unless they’re just something mundane and nothing too serious), but other than that he just can only hope that you will continue to be truthful from there forth

Childe:

You are his favorite and it’s very obvious to everyone in the Fatui. You are just about the only exception out of all the agents that he will go a little bit easy on when it comes to missions not going accordingly. He love you to bits and surely made sure that you knew he was serious about your twos relationship

You are not allowed to go on missions with the other Harbingers, Childe is very keen on having you accompany him and only him on missions. He also personally sees to your training because he sees the potential in you and it just seemed like the other agents who are in charge of training don’t seem to up to the level that best benefited you

You get spoiled a lot, he also makes sure to always praise you after any mission or task you do: you had a minor task to go collect a debt? Childe will tell you a job beautifully done. You were away on a big mission that had to do with looking for evidence of the whereabouts of another archon? He’ll tell you how proud he is and how much he loves you. He will make a request the Tsaritsa to bestow a delusion onto you; cuz surely if one of her Harbingers is speaking so highly of someone truly they are worthy of her gift

There was already so much to love about you already but ever since he found out how good you were with his siblings he knew that you were the one for him. He can trust you to look after his siblings to keep them safe since they already know that you are his significant other (but of course have no clue either of you work in the fatui). You two are in Liyue and Teucer suddenly appears out of nowhere: you’re already prepared to take care of and look after the younger brother. Childe just loves how good you are with him and it shows how much Teucer likes you too. Childe only wish that he could marry you the next day (something he says often to you)

Jean:

Needless to say she was distraught when she stumbled upon you speaking in a hushed tone with La Signora in the dead of night in an alleyway during her patrol. She didn’t know what to think but of course she wanted to confront you yet she’d stay hidden and wait till you were alone which didn’t help her spiraling thoughts wondering if you had been with the enemy this whole time and what the two of you had was just pretend to you

The moment the coast is clear Jean will come out of hiding and stand tall with her arms over her chest though the expression on her face does not match the rest of her body language. She knows she should keep this professional without getting her emotions involved, but how could she not when it was you; you were her lover so naturally she can’t help it

You knew you were in trouble as you could have hightailed it the other way, but you knew it would only make matters worse though also even if you had run now you’d have to face her eventually so what was the point. You answered whatever question she asked you; Though Jean did have a slightly difficult time being able to tell when certain replies you gave were possibly a lie. It pains her to have to consider breaking up because she did love you yet how could she love someone that could pose a great threat to her home that she’s sworn to protect; would probably have you put into custody for a while just to fully ensure that you weren’t just a spy or scheming behind the knights of favonius’ back

You of all people did Jean not expect to have such a high standing in the Fatui; you weren’t just some agent to be stationed there, you were a younger sibling of one of the harbingers overseeing everything the agents did. It made everything all the more painful for Jean as she thought she finally found someone who understood her and loved her despite her business along with her flaws, but she started to doubt your relationship. She’d have to take you in for further questioning to see what information you’ve leaked out, but when you made a run for it Jean knew she should chase after you yet… She let you escape, she didn’t want you getting hurt as for this one time will she let you do so; however, if you two crossed paths again unfortunately you’d give her no other choice but to warrant your arrest

Keqing:

She’s surprised at the fact that you’re associated with the Fatui, but of course she’s going to act as if it doesn’t bother her or hurt her in the slightest (though we all know just how badly she’s hurting on the inside). She knew it was too good to be true that you so happened to share the same ideologies and that you got along so beautifully.

She has put so much trust in you that she’s brought you up to the Jade Chamber with her to have peaceful tea time dates a couple of times before its destruction. Yet you made her look like a fool, as even if you never intended to hurt her or betray her, Keqing takes it very personally even if her love for you runs deep

Regardless whether or not you were good of heart that was trapped serving the Fatui or truly was lying about everything and using her that whole time she will coldly cut you off. She’s putting on her tough act saying how she simply cannot love a traitor that has put liyue in harm's way

It’s not until she’s alone or possibly just with Ganyu that Keqing breaks down into tears sobbing over her heartbreak. Nothing hurt more than letting you go, how she wanted to give you that second chance, but she couldn’t let love cloud her judgement, as maybe one day in the future you two could be together, but for now she’d need time to heal though she probably never really gets over you

[cinnamonest]

Daily Life - Yandere Childe, Zhongli, Xiao

A continuation of the earlier post about Kaeya and Diluc

Content Warnings: n/s/f//w mentions/themes/stuff (but not like, explicit detail), fem reader, normal yandere stuff

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Childe's a busy guy. He wakes you up every morning, usually pretty sweetly. He'll nuzzle up against your face, mumbling a "good morning" into your ear. He's sweet, but, you gotta get up when he tells you to. And you have to be the one to make food, he likes watching you walk around.

If he's gone, he is again one to give darling a surprising amount of freedom. He has the highest quality of security available and all, so he allows some roaming. That and, in a sorta terrifying thought, he's one hundred percent confident that even if you got away, he could find you, so he's not even too worried about escaping. He's so confident that you'll never truly escape him, which frankly is pretty intimidating for darling to realize. He'll get you things you like and stuff to do, stimulate your mind and all that, probably as time goes on will leave you chore lists and things you're required to do for him or else.

When he gets back, he's very tired usually, will expect you to make him food and be sweet and greet him at the door when he comes back, preferably on your knees. If you're not, he'll get irritated, especially if you're trying to hide. If you're just asleep or something, he might excuse it and find it cute. But he does a lot for you, you know, the least you can do is this one little thing. If he's had a particularly bad day, he'll be extra irritated, so it's wise to follow this command, and be ready to have all of his irritation taken out on you the moment he gets back. You're his favorite little stress ball to stuff and squeeze.

For days off, as I've said before he's one of the few that will willingly take you outside, and unlike Kaeya from the last routine post he's not in a bad mood about it either. He likes to show you off, likes walking in public holding hands or with his arm around you so that people can see, it gives him a sort of pride, and honestly he likes mimicking a "normal" relationship. But just know you're on a tight leash. Not literally of course... yet. He lays it out very clearly exactly how you are to behave when going outside, not speaking to others and not going out of his sight. Any attempts to make a scene, try to get a stranger to help etc will be dealt with fairly harshly. And don't think about pulling some covert, sneaky shit like trying to look at a stranger with the "help me" facial expression or trying to silently mouth something, slip a written message to a waitress etc -- he'll be watching you closely enough to pick up on any of that, and honestly that will set him off more than blatantly trying to make a scene. You will be immediately headed home to get an attitude adjustment since you can't behave.

Later on, he'll want you to accompany him to his work sometimes, on those days that whatever he has to do involved more sitting down than fighting - paperwork, important meetings, etc. He likes your presence, of course, you make the time pass more quickly. But really this is, more than anything, because he's an arrogant show-off. He'll give you something to fiddle with but will just sit you on his lap throughout the whole time, gently stroking your thigh or resting his head on your shoulder, making you wear embarrassingly revealing things and making sure everyone sees, be it the entire group in a wide meeting hall or some subordinate come to have a one-on-one talk, or even his superiors, thanking them for them letting him bring his pet to work. It even allows him to get in some good de-stressing during the middle of the day when no one else is around. Expect lots of bring-your-fucktoy-to-work days like that.

Of course, not every day is spent out, though. He also has days he'd rather just stay at home. These days are usually after a long period of difficult work and late nights, so he's exhausted. Expect lots of naps, just cuddles and an arm wrapped around your waist (with a solid iron grip, of course). May or may not progress to slow cuddlefucking, who knows (yes it always does). He gets all whiny and demanding because he's soooo tired, so he'll make you get on top after a few rounds.

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Honestly we all envy my Zhongli's darling already, but God he's the best to wake up to. He just softly kisses the side of your face, running his hands down your sides. He can't let you sleep in too much, it's bad for your health! You can probably beg for a few minutes extra. And God, is it the best to wake up to. He's already got someone (probably one of the other adepti, a person, who knows) to make you food, and it's never skimping out either, it's always tons of food and your favorite things, too. Within limits, of course, can't have you eating nothing but things that are bad for you. He's also one that will get you tons of things to do throughout the day, virtually anything you ask for, he'll pay for (well... someone will, but you'll think he did, at least). He actually might also give you a list of very simple tasks to do, just to give you some motivation, since even if you have a lot to do, having no tasks and only play can get depressing without the sense of accomplishment. But he's much more lenient on your completion of all of them.

He's always reluctant to leave and gives you a lot of headpats and kisses before finally heading out for  the day, always taking time to contemplate whether or not he can just take the day off. During the day you'll stay in the confinements of your cage, be that an abode or a building somewhere, making sure you stand zero chance of ever getting out. If you force his hand (read: multiple escape attempts), he'll reluctantly have to limit your roaming abilities, but once you're confined to a smaller cage and have some privileges taken away, he's certain you'll be on your best behavior to get out again, and maybe be a little more grateful and understanding in the future. Once he gets back, it's generally a very nice time, he likes to lead a quiet life and will want to hear all about your day, what you did, see the progress on all those little projects you've been working on for art or music or whatever hobby you've taken up to pass the time. If he's had a bad day, he'll probably tell you about it, but you know, put it in terms simple enough for you to understand, since you wouldn't normally get such complicated matters.

On very very rare occasions, not nearly as often as Childe, he might take you to on his day with him, probably not during normal workdays, but for some kind of special day -- a large meeting, or the opposite, a day where he has nothing to do but slow paperwork alone in an office. The sunlight is good for you, and he'll bring stuff for you to do too. To be honest, it's not as obvious nor as obnoxiously vocal about it as Childe, but he also does enjoy having your presence in front of others, letting them see you. The things you'll have to wear aren't nearly as obscenely lewd as Childe's either, but they're not entirely wholesome either.

He really likes having off days. On those days, he'll probably want to take you somewhere, generally will do whatever you want to do. He's incredibly knowledgeable on everything in the area, and would probably also really like going out somewhere secluded in nature, rather than in the city, like a nice view from the nearby mountains or the like, and just spend a day there. It's nice, and far away from prying eyes that can't recognize your face off the missing person posters or witness the obscene things that may or may not take place up there.

 Spending time home is always nice too, though, just quietly going about the day and doing whatever you want, although inevitably taking breaks for much-needed... displays of physical affection. And he tries so hard to be gentle, but he also has a lot of stress pent up that may just come out and result in being a bit rougher than usual, but he's always apologetic afterward, making sure you're alright. He's also pretty strict about the time you go to bed. Making sure you get enough sleep and all that.

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Xiao's poor, poor darling. You always wake up to him shaking you awake. He's impatient. Once he feels you've had enough sleep, he'll get you up like that. Don't try to get more sleep-in time, he's not very gracious on that, will simply huff and yank you up. Otherwise, the mornings can be... Sweet. It's not like he's trying to be so cold all the time; if you're well behaved he can be pretty loving, even if he doesn't quite know how to be gentle. He just has... Low tolerance.

Xiao is very quiet for the most part, and the mornings have a sort of silent peacefulness provided it's one of your days that you don't choose to be difficult. He likes to watch you go about the morning. It's a little creepy to be honest? He just sits there nearby and watches you move around, make food, brush your hair or teeth or whatever. He'll eat whatever you make him, even if it's not one of his extremely limited liked items. He might complain, though.

During the times he IS gone, well, it's extremely boring for poor darling. Early on, or if you've done something to warrant it (read: literally the slightest word of disagreement, a tone of voice he doesn't like, even a facial expression he deems defiant) you'll be bound to the bed, hand and foot. Nothing to do whatsoever but stare at the ceiling. It's your own fault, if you were good maybe it wouldn't be like this, he says. When you are good, and have a nice long-time record of being extremely pleasant and sweet to him - and I mean a LONG time - he might - might - finally let you be unbound aside from a long anklet chain connecting you to the bed. Not like you have much else to do, though. Maybe he'll get you books if you ask nicely and grovel at his feet. But that's it. He doesn't like the thought of giving you too much entertainment. If being alone is mind-numbingly boring, well, you'll enjoy time with him that much more. Eventually you'll reach a point where you're begging him not to leave, he hopes, even if he would never admit to that. So what he'll do is balance it, give you just enough to keep your whining down, but keep making sure you're miserable when alone. He only allows you "activities" (read: a book) on certain days of the week, or every other day, every third day, something like that. And you can only get a new book once a month or so. And it's whatever he finds, not just what you want, so he'll start dropping you with encyclopedias and textbooks and other dull things. You can't complain, after all he IS giving you something to do. If you're gonna complain, well, how would you like to have the reading privilege revoked entirely? And that shuts you up. So, really, poor darling's days are very very bleak, dull, and empty, when alone.

He doesn't really have a "end of the day." His "job" is more or less a 24/7 thing, he goes when he's needed and when he's not needed he'll be with you. Usually it's a semi normal schedule but it can lead to odd intervals - you may have times he's gone for a full day or so, and then times where he's there for a whole day, etc. Spending time together is quiet, but he's surprisingly fond of physical affection. He spends a lot of time just... alone with his thoughts. Spacing out and thinking, looking up at the sky, except, well, now it's him, his thoughts, and you. You'll spend it with him too, iron grip locked around your waist so you can't pull away from his lap. He's also one to need to get out the... frustrations of life through physical activity at night.

Days he's there, again, it's pretty quiet, he's not much one for extensive conversation, of course. If you talk, he'll listen, but don't expect him to say much back. He likes the sound of your voice, one of the only people he doesn't prefer silence to, so long as you're not whining about wanting to leave. He doesn't really have a lot of sitting-down type of work to do, so if he's spending a whole day time with you, it means he's specifically worked it out so that he's able to do so for that purpose. He'll probably prompt you to speak, it's super awkward really. An awkward comment about this or that that he clearly wants you to start talking about, and he'll talk back just a little bit, with his own brand of harsh pessimism -- but that's just the only way he really knows how to communicate, he's not actually trying to shut you down when he responds to everything negatively. It's the most bizarre bonding time, but bonding nonetheless. He also likes to watch you do tasks -- to make food, even if it's just for yourself, to clean and walk around doing your little tasks. He may or may not eventually discover a fondness for forcing you to walk around naked, poor darling.

I've mentioned before that his drive is reactive - it gets heavier when he's with you. So really, your day will be filled with little fun intervals of very spontaneous fucking. Like, he has no sense of mood or timing. It's completely random, very forceful, will just loop his hands under your arms and scoop you up and carry you over to bed at any random moment, interrupting your speech even. Or, sometimes the bed is too far, and just bending you over is easier. And then, he'll just carry on like nothing happened.

He's not one to rant and rave about his day by default, and especially not early on. In the later stages, though, once he's comfortable with you, you might find him slipping out a frustration here or there, a passing comment about something upsetting that happened, and if you pry at it, he'll end up talking, much more than usual. He kind of doesn't even realize he's starting to ramble a bit, and if he catches himself he'll stop and mutter something about it being unimportant anyway.

Bonus little hc: He asks you how your day was. Every day that he's not with you. It's a routine - he started doing it because from his limited knowledge of human relationships, it's the "normal," so he tries to emulate what he feels like is normal in a relationship. It's kind of funny, well, not for poor darling, it feels mocking. Like, how do you think my day was, Xiao? All tied up and left only to stare at the ceiling? If you get all sarcastic with him like that, though, he might see it as grounds for punishment, so, be snarky at your own risk.

[sporadiclilbook]

Ooo I loved how you wrote Diluc for the event! Could you do zhongli as well?

Woah, thats a lot of Zhongli request. You guys sure like Zhongli huh, me too! :D

Hope you like this anons! And since there's lots of request I'll guess I'll make it longer?

Yan!Zhongli snapping

"Rex Lapis, my lord?" Zhongli snapped out of his thoughts as he hear your voice. The serene overlook of Liyue Harbour on top of Mount Tianheng was simply mesmerising. Turning around to look at you, he simply sighed "(Y/N), you do realise that I am no longer the Geo Archon. There is no need for formalities. Please, just call me Zhongli." Even with that said you still bowed to him. Old habits die hard he guess. Although he doesn't mind if you can't shake it off, except if it was in public.

It was no secret that among the adepti that you were close to him. He would often spend time with you, alone and sometimes with your fellow adepti or Guizhong. He must admit, all those time spent with you had made him fall for you. At first it was just a normal infatuation. A gentle wave. But after the Archon War and the death of Guizhong. He realises that you could be lost as well after seeing you heavily injured. Perhaps that is why in the contract he forged himself stated that you could never leave Liyue in under any circumstances. Tasking you with making sure the harvest of the people of Liyue was bountiful.

However, long after the Archon War, you longed to see more of Teyvat. Living a long life in one country made it feel like it was a small empty room. In the same period of time, Morax's wave of infatuation slowly become a tsunami that wanted to consume you whole. To keep safe within it's waves. To keep you safe within Liyue.

And that's why you were here. You wanted to break your contract.

"Oh....right..... It's Zhongli now. Apologies, I am still not used to you living a mortal life." He simply let out a small laugh "I don't blame you for it. I, too, am still getting use to it. May I ask to what honour do I have to meet one of my faithful adeptus?" He was glad that you still willingly come to see him. He was planning to visit whenever he was free as the funeral consultatant. Maybe one of these days he'll even invite you to some tea

"I was wondering if I....."

How wonderful it could be. Speaking of the good old days in private. Perhaps getting to know you closer as a friend and more instead of your lord. He was delighted at the thought. After millenia of knowing each he could finally--

"call off our contract."

His train of thoughts stopped. Eyes wide, mouth agape a little. "Call of.....our contract?" You nodded "Yes indeed. Seeing how the people of Liyue would do fine without you, I thought that maybe it's time for me to retire as well." Zhongli took a long breath before answering. Why....would you want to break off this contract? You swore your upmost loyalty to him ages ago and now you were just going to.....break it? "Oh....ah...hmm. I see.....May I ask why would you want to break off our contract?" After everything he has done to make sure his little crystal fly wouldn't flutter into any danger, they're just going to voluntarily flutter into some?!

Unacceptable. A corner of his mind spoke. Old personalities of war threatening to rise. To just whisk them away right there and now.

Perhaps a change of terms in the contract would suffice.... Another thought chimed in, being more reasonable albeit manipulative.

"Forgive me, my lord. I know breaking a contract is a great offense to you but please conside-" You stopped midway as you see the earth grasping your legs, petrifying it. You looked up to look at Zhongli in confusion only to be frightened. Zhongli's eyes had slits for a pupil. His faced was painted with an infuriated expression. "M-my lord. Please, calm dow--"

"Silence!"

His sudden outburst made you shut up immediately. You thought that he would be disappointed but you didn't expect him to be angry.

"You do realise that our contract cannot be broken? Do you not?" His voice was still low despite his rage. Making you more frightened. "In under no circumstances it shall be broken. Do you understand?" He walked up to you and tilted your chin up so that your eyes meet his. "I said do you understand?" "Yes my lor-" "Zhongli." "Yes Zhongli."

He lets go of your chin, unpetrifying your legs and crossed his arms "Then I suppose we have an understanding?" Should you risk it? Should you risk to ask why he would not let you go? Most of yourself wanted to. To at least know the reason. "But why would you not allow it?" Zhongli narrowed his eyes. It was filled with anger as if he has been betrayed "Why won't you let me go out of Liyue?"

Zhongli let out a frustrated grunt. Why are you being so difficult? "Because it is what you agreed to. You agreed to stay in Liyue." He grabbed one of your hands and held it tight. "Why can't you just stay? It's not that hard, is it not? I'm doing this to keep you safe." You were a bit annoyed, you do know how to fight. You can handle yourself just fine! "Safe? I'm fine on my own! I don't need to be-"

"No."

"I refuse. Why must you be so difficult (Y/N)? Can't you not see that this is the best for you?" His tone was low, akin to a growl at this point. He pulled you towards him, his eyes deeply staring into yours. "I may not be Liyue's Archon anymore but a contract is a contract." Zhongli was frustrated. You could see it in his eyes. "Why is it that you refuse to let me go Zhongli? What reason do you have? Tell me Zhon-- no, tell me Morax why won't you let me out of Liyue?"

Slowly you feel yourself being petrified.

"It's because...

The petrification was at your waist

I love you deeply (Y/N)."

You let out a shocked gasp wanting to say something but your mouth was also turning to stone.

"Trust me, this is for your own good."

Your entire body was petrified in stone. Unmoving. Zhongli felt no regret having to make you immobile like this. He can't let you go out of his sight anymore. He wants you to stay in a definitive location where he knows you're safe. He shall keep you in a remote place where even your fellow adepti wouldn't find you.

"Consider your eternal isolation a punishment for trying to break our contract."

[lupically]

#4D3035 | BENNETT.

genre | angst

word count | 1227

warning | mention of death, badly written (?) grieve 

note | i tried taking a little turn with this one. i thought diluc could resonate with a scenario like this so i added him in. anyway, i hope you like this anon, thank you for requesting!

request | from anon

"if you see him at the graveyard behind the cathedral, please take him home."

jean's request echoed in diluc's mind as he cautiously hid behind the column of the grand cathedral.

his soulless red eyes focused on the unfamiliar boy sitting on the grass by a tombstone. that must be bennett. what kind of teenager would willingly hang around such an eerie location at the dead of night if it wasn't for a desperate cause? it could only be the orphan whose best friend just passed because of incurable health problems.

bennett sat close to the tombstone but he was still careful with the spaces he occupied. it wasn't entirely visible, but it seemed that he brought a bag and nothing else to this moonlit solo picnic of his. he was munching on a small sandwich sara whipped up for him out of sympathy and talking to himself.

it was almost sad to watch.

diluc knew very little about bennett. he wasn't particularly interested in the sun-kissed boy besides the fact that they're the same. on unspoken levels, he understood that they are the same.

it wouldn't have to take a genius to understand the situation at hand—bennett's friend died and now he heads over to their grave every night to spend time with their ghost, for closure purposes, maybe.

diluc knew, personally, that talking to a stone doesn't actually work, but at bennett's age, he didn't have many grieving options left to pick from.

"you know what i found behind a cave near starsnatch cliff today?" bennett said, his voice positively loud, and he fished out a dirty-looking headband from his bag. he looked at it, examined it carefully, then he hummed in dismay. "hmm, i actually don't know what this is... but i am going to ask my dads about it later and i'll come back to tell you!"

he dropped the headband on the ground before reaching into his bag again. his lips stayed permanently quirked up, his green eyes shining like the sun would in this dark, silent night. taking a quick bite of the sandwich, he huffed out an excited breath when his eyes caught sight of glowing everflame seed and immediately pulled it out of his bag.

"oh, and i fought the pyro regisvine today!" he exclaimed animatedly, looking down at the seed. "it wasn't as scary as i thought it would be, but you were right, i am a bad match for it. thank god razor came along, i would have gotten off worse."

mumbling something about planting the seed in his home's backyard, and then frowning about how it would probably be a bad idea to plant a pyro regisvine within the city walls, bennett took a big bite of the sandwich as he set down the seed before he realization suddenly hit him.

"oh!" crumbs of bread flew out of the corner of his mouth. "razor! i met a new friend recently in whispering woods! he is really cool, you would like him! he lives near wolvendom..."

he reached for the treasure map in his bag and hastily rolled it open. his finger wiggled in preparation to point out razor's whereabouts, but upon the sight of the beat-up treasure map—rusty, written over, and burnt around the edges—his movement stopped at the red cross marked obnoxiously atop of liyue harbor.

"i will take you there one day! i heard they have a super nice lantern festival! we can make lanterns and write wishes on them!"

he never managed to get you there. you had died before he even made it past dawn winery on his reckless attempt to carry you to liyue.

the decision to strap you to your bed until your last minute did not sit well with him; he had wanted you to see the outside world despite your terrible health, he had wanted you to meet the sun and moon personally, so he snuck you out of mondstadt and made a run for it. a terrible decision, truly, he was never going make it.

bennett could still remember the final knock of your weak hand against his back, urging him to give up. he remembers how he had to find a comfortable spot under a tree where you could see the moon clear as day. he especially remembered the moment he watched you take your last breath, and he worried how he was supposed to explain this to anybody.

your parents would have killed him if jean and the adventure's guild didn't stand by him, but still, that would never stop him from thinking that everything might have been his fault.

the red cross that once signified a final destination, a dream within reach, now served as a warning. the red marker was tainted with the blood of your death, as if screaming, "never go there! the last time you tried, your friend died!"

diluc raised his brow upon bennett sudden stop in movement. he pushed himself off the wall and stepped a little closer, watching the boy with knowing intensity. the moment was finally here after the train of denying cheerfulness. the sun, sitting alone by the dead moon, was finally falling apart.

tears fell seamlessly out of bennett's pretty eyes as cries huffed past his mouth. he looked around, noticing everything but not taking them into account, seeing everything but not understanding the purpose of them. what was the sandwich for? what was the map for? what was the everflame seed for? what was the tombstone for?

he was just crying. that was all he knew to do now.

little clouds of grieve and guilt allowing the switching off of his bright exterior and finally, reverting him to who he truly was: just a boy; a boy who lost his dear friend, a boy who could not have done better than he could before and now, a boy who had his love taken away and was left to deal with it with nothing but tears because that was all he should understand.

"i'm so sorry," he said. "i miss you so much, please come back."

there was a hint of softening in diluc's chest.

it was all bennett could do; these cries of bargain. please come back, so this time around i will figure it out, this time around i will protect you, this time around i will love you better than i did before.

diluc didn't know much about bennett, but he knew for sure that the boy loved you more than he had let on, more than the amount he regretted not showing. like the sun that hides itself so the moon can shine, its affection hidden beneath the mountain and the ocean in incalculable ways.

they are the same, on many unspoken levels they are the same.

diluc waited until the boy dropped asleep on the grass. he walked over, looked at him, couched down to gather his things, and he hoisted the boy on his back so he could bring him to jean and ask for the whereabouts of his home.

bennett stirred a little, but he didn't wake up. amid his slumber, he mumbled your name, and diluc wondered if things would turn out better for the boy.

he wondered if the sun will shine like it used to again, even though the moon has died.

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#5

Sentence Starter Prompts (send in some requests!)

“You look like you could use a hug”

“Huh? Over there? Hold on, I’m gonna go kick their ass”

“Where’s your jacket? It’s cold out, c’mere let me warm you up”

“Dammit! How stupid are you!? I’m in love with you!”

“I’m sorry… I-I never meant to hurt you!”

“Is that our song that’s playing? What a perfect night, let’s dance.”

“What’s the one quote from that show you like? Ah, “driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cake hole.” Sounds pretty good to me right now, be quiet my favorite part is coming up.”

“How is that you get even more beautiful every time I see you?”

“I’m not jealous! I just… I just want you to look at me the same way you look at him.”

“I’m going to marry them one day, I just know it…” “What was that?” “N-Nothing!”

“So… random question, what’s your favorite flower?”

“Hey, do you have any extra blankets? I’m sleeping on your couch tonight so I’ll only be a shout away if you need me.”

“Yes, I am upset! Because I’m convinced your my soulmate!”

“Hey… sorry to just show up like this but I heard you weren’t feeling well so I got you some of your favorite snacks. Oh, and your favorite movie, just in case you were up to watch it with me?”

“Listen, I…. I know you’ve had a rough life, but I’ll always be here for you, no matter what”

“Hey, hey, hey, no more apologizing. I’m glad you called me, I meant it when I said any place, any time.”

“I’m helping you, and that's final. I’m not taking no for an answer. Now, where's your kitchen? I’m making us some comfort food.”

“You know, I make the best hot chocolate in the world. Seriously, I’ve asked absolutely everyone on the planet. Everyone except you... what do you say? Wanna make it a global fact?”

“You stayed?” “Well of course I stayed, your here, where else would I be?”

“I knew you wouldn't go to sleep willingly, so I brought you some chamomile tea and a blanket. Twenty minutes of shut-eye, okay?”

“I...sometimes, I guess I kinda wish you could see yourself through my eyes.”

“I see you still have my shirt!”

“I’m not letting you sleep on the couch. Come on, get under the blankets.”

“Hey… you’ve been crying.”

“Don’t think I won’t carry you if I have to!”

“Of course I noticed. I notice everything about you.”

“I knew you wouldn't bring a jacket, so I made sure to color co-ordinate with you so you could wear mine on the way home.”

“Please, talk to me... it kills me seeing you like this.”

“I wish I could just freeze time, let this moment be forever.”

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72 notes • Posted 2021-11-14 21:05:25 GMT

#4

hi! could i request a leo valdez x reader with prompt 22: “I see you still have my shirt!” thank you💕

Of course you can! Your my first request, and I think it’s very fitting for it to be for Leo. He was the first character I found out what x reader fan fiction was. Thanks for the request!

 When The Tables Turn - Leo Valdez x Reader

Notes: Sorry this is a little short, and a little like my first Leo x reader... uh, but I like this one better anyway, I hope you enjoy! 

Summary: You wake up in a field one day, injured and with no memories. All you have is a white button up that seems oddly important. (This plot is as if the reader replaces Percy when his memories are taken in HOO)

Warnings: Swearing, Blood, Memory Loss, Slight Angst, Fluff, Unedited

You could feel your consciousness slowly coming back to you as the sun rose. Your body was numb. You couldn’t tell if it was from the cold or the injuries from last night. Last night? Wait, how long have I been passed out...

You force your eyes open, squinting at the bright sun, wanting nothing more than to retreat back into the open arms of your dreams. But that’s when your surroundings come into focus. You bolt up, wincing at the sudden pain that shoots through you. What had even happened? 

Your eyes scanned the field you were in, wildflowers growing in colorful explosions all around you. You grab your bleeding side, coating your hand in blood. You look down, slow to process what you were seeing. Red stained the dirty white button up you were wearing. “This isn’t my shirt...” You whisper, voice coming out hoarse, making you think you haven't had anything to drink in the past few days. 

You tried desperatley to think back to what had brought you into this situation, but you couldn’t. Everything was blurry. You had a vague memory of a monster attacking you last night... something snake like with three heads. But other than that all you knew was your name and age, that was about it. You look down at yourself, hoping that maybe your attire would jog your memories. Instead it confuses you even more. You were wearing an orange t-shirt that read “Camp Half-Blood.” and jean shorts. And that damn white button up that hung loosley around your shoulders. You knew it wasnt yours, but you could feel some connection with it. It almost felt safe. You didn’t understand. You were who knows where, with no memory, all you have is a probably deadly injury and a button up that felt important. In short, you were screwed. 

 ***

It had been a few months since you had first woken up with no memories. You wish you could say that things were clearer now, but they were the opposite. You found out demigods existed, and apparently you were one. You met a bunch of other demigods. A bitchy son of Apollo, a sweet daughter of Pluto, and a nice son of Mars. You had just been on a quest with two of them, making things all the more complicated for you. No memories had come back to you in your time here, only feelings. Since you had awoken in that field a few months ago, you became more and more attached to that button up, refusing to take it off. It had some connection to your past, you knew it. And it was important.

You were currently in a conversation with another demigod, Reyna. The topic being your memories. “Are you sure you cannot remember a single thing?” She asks again, for what felt like the hundredth time. 

“Yes, Reyna, I’m sure. I don’t know what else I can do, I already went on that crazy fucking quest!” You exclaim, growing desperate. You didn’t know how much more you could take.

As if the gods heard you, a giant shadow appears over you. You watch as Reyna’s eyes widen, looking up to the sky. You follow her gaze to see a giant greek warship flying above the city, coming to a stop close to where you were standing. 

The whole city of New Rome falls silent as they watch a rope ladder be dropped off the side of the ship, a string of people starting to climb down it. A crowd begins to form as the outsiders reach the ground. One boy is looking around desperately, ignorning the threatening looks he was getting from the crowd. You watch as Octavian is about to speak up, but before he can the boy’s eyes land on you. 

It’s as if time stops as you stare at him. There was something familiar about him. He was short and had curly brown hair that was falling into his eyes. Oh, and his eyes. A warm brown that felt as if they were staring into your soul. A huge smile grows on his face as he looks at you, shouting to you from across the crowd. “I see you still have my shirt!”

Your slow to process what he is saying. His shirt? Thats when the dam in your mind breaks, memories bursting out. You remembered everything. You remembered Leo. 

You don’t hesitate as you begin to sprint through the crowd, knocking over people in your way. “Leo!” You shout as you break through the crowd, running into his open arms. He grabs your waist, spinning you around.

“Y/N!” He shouts happily, tears welling up in his eyes as he peppers your face with kisses. “You came back to me...” He whispers, pulling you in for a close hug. You melt into his arms, remembering how warm he is, remembering how clingy you always were, remembering everything youve ever loved about your soulmate. 

“Leo...” Is the only thing you can manage to choke out before he pulls back slightly, staring at you with a dreamy expression on his face. “My Y/N...” He whispers before kissing you softly.

In that moment he is your only thought, your only concern, your only memory. You’ve found your happiness once again. And you would fight tooth and nail to keep that button up of his. You were right, it was connected to your past, and it was very important. 

*** 

The next morning, Leo had his arms wrapped around your waist protectively and his face nuzzled into the crook of your neck. As soon as you two had been reunited he had been very clingy, and so had you. Hedge hadn’t been able to make you sleep in your own rooms last night, you both needed to hold eachother. You would have stayed up all night talking to him if you hadn’t been so exhausted. And he had been so warm and comfy you fell asleep almost immediatley. Now waking up, all you wanted was to go back to sleep in his arms. You almost did too, but then Leo spoke up. 

“I’m sorry...” He mutters, nuzzling his face further into the crook of your neck. “I should never have let you be taken like that, Y/N... I’m so sorry...”

Your eyes widen at his words. You had been with Leo for years, you shouldve known he would blame himself, and yet you were very upset that he was apologizing for something he couldn’t control. “Oh darling, no... don’t apologize.”

“Y-You can keep that shirt, you look so cute anyway, and I’ll make you (your favorite food), and we can watch (your favorite movie), and I’ll take you on so many romantic dates, and never let you out of my arms again!” He exclaims, voice breaking. 

You roll over in his arms, cupping his face in your hands while rubbing his cheek with your thumb. “Leo... it wasn’t your fault... everything is ok, I promise. I’m ok, I’m perfect now that we’re together.” You whisper before kissing him gently.

He takes a moment to admire you, wiping his forming tears away before they could fall. “Promise?”

“I promise.” You say softly. Leo only showed this sensitive side to you. You knew how to comfort him so he could genuinely smile again. And after a few hours of quality time, he did. 

100 notes • Posted 2021-11-15 07:52:24 GMT

#3

For the prompt thing, how about number 3 for Diluc x Reader? :3

Yeees, I think we all need some Diluc content!

Wool Coats And Weddings - Diluc x Reader

Notes: Another short self indulgent fic, sigh, the ending was a little rushed, sorry! Hope you like it!

Summary: Your boyfriend was often busy with work, so you jumped at the chance to spend time with him. He told you he cleared his schedule for you one night and you rushed over, only to find a long awaited surprise waiting for you.

Warnings: Fluff, Fluff, and more Fluff

It had been a long day for you. You had volunteered to do a particularly hard commission at the adventurers guild. Your whole body was sore as you trudged to Dawn Winery, eager to meet your boyfriend, Diluc. He had mentioned that he set aside some time for you tonight. He was often very busy, so you were excited to spend time with him.

As you approach the winery a cold wind blows over you, nipping at your skin. You scrunch up your nose, feeling it start to numb. You pick up your pace despite your aching feet, desperate to retreat into Diluc’s warm arms.

As you reach the winery, you quickly nod and mutter a few quick hellos to the workers outside before hurrying into the mansion. Your eyes scan the expensively decorated foyer before your gaze meets another’s. Cold ruby eyes that only softened when they saw you. You smile brightly, standing still and admiring Diluc for a moment. A soft smile to match your own appears on his lips as you advance towards him, hugging him tightly.

“Oh, there you are, I’ve been waiting for you.” He says with a soft chuckle, ruffling your hair.

“Hmm, sorry I took so long.” You mutter, voice coming out muffled as you bury your face into his chest. “Ran into cryo slimes on my way home.”

“Oh? Is that why your so cold darling?” He asks softly before pulling you closer, rubbing your back gently as he kisses the top of your head.

You hum in response as he pulls back to look at you. “Why don’t we go on a walk?”

“That sounds lovely.” You whisper before kissing him, letting him rest his hand on the small of your back, leading you outside.

The stars outside seemed even more beautiful with Diluc by your side. The whole world did. He leads you further into the winery, far out into the rows of grape vines, lightning bugs flashing every now and then. You glance up to dragonspine, even that freezing landscape looked beautiful. Everything was perfect. You barely even noticed how you were shivering, the cold seeping into your bones.

Of course, what you failed to notice, Diluc did not. “Where’s your jacket?” He asks, concern lacing his words. “It’s cold out, come here, let me warm you up” He says before slipping off his own jacket, laying it across your shoulders.

You smile brightly, your love growing for Diluc even more after that romantic gesture. You often forget your jacket, so it wasn’t unordinary for Diluc to lend you his jacket. But every time he did, butterflies formed in your stomach. You were convinced you had found your soulmate.

“Thank you, love.” You say softly before slipping your hands into the wool lined pockets of the jacket. That’s when your fingers ghost over a small velvet box. Your heart stops as you rub the soft material, fingers gliding over the the curved edges. If you weren’t mistaken, it was a ring box. Your mind immediately jumped to conclusions. Was Diluc going to propose?

A moment passes before Diluc glances over at you, noticing your shocked expression. His face contorts with worry, stopping in his tracks as he speaks softly to you. “Darling? Is everything alright?”

Your too stunned to answer, or hear him for that matter. Your mind was going a mile a minute. Could he really be proposing? You had been dating for a few years now. You had even talked about marriage before. But you were still shocked. Then you reminded yourself that it may not be a ring box at all. And even if it was, it didn’t have to be an engagement ring. But… you secretly hoped it was.

“Darling?” Diluc repeats, snapping your attention to him. You watched as his expression slowly changed from concern to realization. “Oh…oh!” He exclaims before hanging his head, hiding his face from your view. “It was supposed to be a surprise.”

“Diluc…” You whisper, your hope growing more and more by the second. Before you can say anything else he takes your hand, leading you faster through the winery.

“I just wish you had brought your coat love, the surprise would have been more enchanting.” He says, although there is no anger in his voice. Your mind is slow to process his words. Could this really be happening?

Before you have a chance to ponder, you reach the tree line. There’s a soft glow coming from deeper in the forest. Diluc leads you onwards, leaving Dawn Winery behind. You watch as the light becomes brighter before the trees opens up to a small clearing. Lanterns were placed around in the branches of surrounding trees and there were even some nestled in the grass, giving the clearing a soft glow. In the middle of it all is a dinner table, wild flowers in a vase on top of it, along with a lavish meal.

“Wow…” is all you manage to choke out, staring in complete awe at the scene in front of you. Suddenly, you feel Diluc’s gloved hand slip into the pocket along with yours, grabbing the velvet box.

Your head snaps over to him as he smiles softly, getting down on one knee. “I was going to wait until after dinner, but seeing as you already know…” he trails off, opening the box, revealing what you had been expecting all along. A beautiful engagement ring. The band was gold with silver leaves decorating it. A diamond was nestled in the middle, shimmering in the glow of the lanterns. “Y/N… will you marry me?”

“Yes!” You shout, not hesitating as the fog of your mind clears. You had never been more sure about anything in your life.

He chuckles quietly, a bright smile adorning his lips. It was a smile he would only ever show to you. “Really?”

“Yes, of course! By the archons, I love you!” You exclaim before jumping into his arms, burying your face into the crook of his neck. You had been waiting your whole life for this moment, and now you knew, no matter what life would throw at you in the years to come, you would always have Diluc by your side.

121 notes • Posted 2021-11-21 02:11:34 GMT

#2

Diluc Ragnvindr x Reader Headcanons

Requests: None (but they are open!)

Notes: Bro so like, my last fanfic kinda blew up a bit so ummm omg thank you, I was kinda losing it, but I decided to post my Diluc headcanons for all my new followers since I don’t currently have anymore fic ideas, so please send in some requests! 

Summary: My headcanons for my favorite fluffy haired king and what it’s like to be in a relationship with him <3

Warnings: Burns, Self Harm

Fluffy hair, fluffy fluffy fluffy hair

He acts annoyed when you play with it, but he secretly loves it, trust me

He just melts when you run your hands through his hair, despite the grumpy expression he has on his face

If you can’t see through his expression and stop playing with his hair he will grab your wrist and put your hand back where it was, not saying a word

He’s not as grumpy about it from now on, at least in private (in private he can and will fall asleep as you play with his hair, his favorite way to fall asleep)

Pssst- your the reason he started wearing his hair in a high ponytail, because while playing with it you often tie it up like that

Theres a reason he wears gloves, but he’s never told anyone why

You yourself found out by accident

He forgot to lock the bathroom door one day, and you walked in while he was washing his hands

There was burn marks all over his fingers and palms

When he saw you he panicked. This lead to a very long conversation between the two of you

When he first got his vision, he didn’t know how to use it. Accidents happened. But, apparently some of the burns were self inflicted. Sometimes his past became too much for him

He promised you that had been a long time ago, he was better now that he had you. 

Even with his promises you got upset, and it lead to a long night of cuddles. You made him promise to talk to you if he ever felt even a little upset

He promised you, sealing it with a kiss

Nightly strolls!!!

No matter how busy Diluc is he will always to find time to take you on a walk around the winery when the stars are lighting up the sky

He wraps his coat around you on chilly nights, chuckling softly when you snuggle into it. He can’t help but admire you when your bundled up in his clothes

He is feircly protective of you, but he tries not to show it, But he is always sure to veer away from the cryo slimes on your walks, or he takes care of them beforehand, as you sometimes like to wander into Liyue a bit on some nights

Diluc actually gets insanly jealous

He sometimes doesn’t feel good enough for you, so when he see’s you hanging out with Kaeya, for example, he gets really insecure

He tries not to let you know. Poor boy is embarrassed, ok? He loves you so much, and of course he trusts you but seeing you with someone, especially Kaeya, makes him a little upset

He won’t say anything though, but he will get a little distant

It takes him a little while to open up, but when he does you’ll have to comfort him a bit

When his jealously passes and he calms down he apologizes profusely, he doesn’t want to be the “jealous boyfriend”

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154 notes • Posted 2021-11-14 04:57:54 GMT

#1

The Flowers Of Mondstadt - Diluc Ragnvindr x Reader (Soulmate AU)

Requests: None

Notes: I’ve been obsessed with soulmate au’s and Diluc lately so here we are, also this is unedited, I’m tired, deal with it. 

Summary: You’ve lived in Inazuma your whole life. While strict and conforming, it was beautiful. It was one of the only upsides to the city of eternity, in your opinion. So you took up sketching its beauties. Particularly, the flowers. You would sit for hours, using your arms as your own personal canvas in an attempt to make yourself as beautiful as your surroundings. And perhaps, to attract the attention of your soulmate. Whatever you drew on your body would appear on your soulmate's body as well. It was your only contact with the outside world, your only lifeline. And finally, the day came where you could compare Inazuma’s flowers to Mondstadt’s.

Warnings: Seperation, Crying, Fluff, Slight Angst

You were five when you learned about soulmate bonds. It was a concept a little complicated for your young mind to comprehend, but your mother had to offer an explanation when you came to her crying that someone invisible wrote something on your arm. She explained to you that everybody born in Teyvat had a soulmate, someone that perfectly complemented you and your personality. Someone made for you. You hadn’t really understood at the time, all you knew was you had a new friend to talk to. So after a moment of staring at the messy word, “Hello?”, written on your arm, you write back, “Hi!” 

It was a minute before a new word appeared. “What’s your name?”

“Y/N.” You write, smiling brightly. “What's yours?” 

“Diluc.” 

***

It’s been years since a new word has appeared on your arm. When Diluc stopped responding you were worried that something had happened. A sick feeling had settled in your stomach for months. Diluc was your only connection to the outside world, he was your only lifeline. He gave you hope of one day escaping Inazuma, making your way to the city of freedom. But it’s been years now, and your hope has slowly faded. Life seemed a little duller after Diluc stopped responding. The only thing that made you feel emotion anymore was drawing the flowers around Inazuma. Despite Inazuma being a harsh and constricting nation, its flowers were beautiful. You had spent years perfecting your sketches of them, your arm was often covered with the drawings. Before Diluc had left, he told you of the flowers that are found in Mondstadt, he even drew a few of them for you. Your favorite had been the Cecelia’s. He promised to pick you a bouquet when you finally met. 

Thinking back on the memory made your hands shake, turning the flower you were drawing on your arm to a messy ink stain. 

“By the archons…” You mutter to yourself, closing your eyes for a moment. “Why… Why did you leave?” You whisper, voice breaking. A pit was settling in your stomach again. It’s been this way for too long, you were sick of this dismal existence. You didn’t even know if he was dead or alive. The question was plaguing your mind, you needed answers. You needed to be happy. 

That was the moment you decided. You needed to escape Inazuma. Your mind started going a mile a minute, thinking of plans, and money, and things you would need. You didn’t stop to consider what it really meant to leave Inazuma. It was your home, and your family was here. And chances are, you would never be able to return. But at the moment, none of that mattered. You were desperate to be happy again. 

You bolt up, setting off to find the one man who could help you. Your best friend, Thoma. You knew where he would be, he was supposed to be meeting someone at the docks in Ritou. Apparently, Aether you think his name was, came to Inazuma on a pirate ship. Maybe you could hitch a ride out of Inazuma. 

***

By the time you got to the docks, you could see Thoma talking to three strangers. You run up behind him, shouting his name. 

He turns, a confused look on his face. “Y/N, what are you doing here?”

You skid to a stop in front of him, breathing heavily, your lungs burning from the run. “I… I need to go find him.”

“Go find him? Wh-” He starts to say before stopping himself, eyes widening. “Him.”

“Yes! And I need help, Thoma please.” You beg, ignoring the looks you were getting from the three he had been having a conversation with. “I need him to be happy, Thoma… I need to meet him… I need to meet Diluc.”

Before he can say anything, one of the strangers speaks up. “Diluc? Do you mean… Master Diluc?!” She says in a high pitched voice. 

You glance over to look at her, she is a small girl with white hair, and she's floating next to a man with blonde hair, a confused look on his face as well. 

“D-Do you know him?!” You ask, the hope you had felt years ago slowly creeping back to your heart. 

“Yes, we know him!” The girl says, smiling. “Master Diluc owns a bar and a winery in Mondstadt!”

“So he’s…. He’s alive!” You shout, smiling genuinely for the first time in years. “I need to get to him!”

“Well we came over here on Captain Beidous ship, The Crux! Maybe you can catch a ride too!” 

Your gaze drifts over to the other stranger, who’s name is apparently Captain Beidou. She smiles at you, setting her hands on her hips. “It’d be my pleasure, he’s your soulmate I’m guessing? Yeah, you have that look in your eyes. I remember when I met mine, in Liyue Harbor. That’s where I’m heading now, I’d be happy to have you aboard.” 

Before you can even process what she said, Thoma speaks up. “W-wow… your… actually leaving.”

You turn to look at him, smiling sadly as you hug him. Thoma was the only one who could even attempt to fill the void Diluc left. “Thoma, I’m not leaving you behind.” You say softly. “I’ll find a way to see you again, I promise.”

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