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callaria · 3 years

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special delivery. [kaeya, ningguang]

they got you flowers, but what are they for?

kaeya, ningguang + gender neutral reader (separate)

genre: angst (kaeya), fluff with a sprinkle of angst (ningguang)

warnings: descriptions of death for both major and minor characters (kaeya), speculations of Khaeinri'ah and its people (kaeya), mentions and descriptions of self-esteem issues from reader (ningguang)

kaeya. [daffodils - honesty, truth, forgiveness.]

This is for Khaenri'ah, Kaeya thought once the final sword of the enemy clatters to the ground. They would have been satisfied as to what I've accomplished.

Looking at what lies underneath the horizon before him, before the remnants of a war that took too many of his loved ones enemies away, all he can ask is what now?

What is left of his family's legacy? What is left in Khaenri'ah to rule when everything has returned to dust? What is there to celebrate when his people are either long gone or beings of the abyss?

What of his other family, the family that deserved better the truth at least? What of the Knights of Favonius who fought so bravely, yet failed to protect Mondstadt from the long, simmering vengeance of the abyss? What of his sworn brother, his brother who he's worked so hard to reach, but ended up betraying once more?

What of you, who was once his lover and most trusted companion? Was it all an act, everything leading up to the very moment Kaeya plunges his sword into your beating heart? Had you died knowing the truth about your lover, or did you die without knowing anything at all?

The trek from the bottom of the mountain all the way to the top isn't as tiring as he remembers. Once upon a time, before Teyvat came to its ruination, you and Kaeya stopped at various locations in Dragonspine to rest or to simply marvel at the view while bickering away.

Contrary to the past, Kaeya doesn't feel tired. However, he wonders why the bouquet of daffodils in his hand weigh differently at times.

Sometimes, the flowers felt lighter than dandelions in the wind when he remembers how your eyes grew in size, in awe of the wonderfully illuminated scenery in Starglow Cavern. But more frequently, it felt heavier than his late brother's Diluc's claymore when he recalls the way his sword impaled your shaking form.

He finds out that it weighs more when he remembers you didn't even make an effort to fight back; not when you realized that it was your lover whose blade runs deep within your veins, deeper than the sense of abandonment and betrayal in your heart.

"I got this for you." Kaeya stands, seemingly apathetically, before an unmarked grave. Despite this, he knew all too well who it was and what he was feeling. "You would have loved them." How cruel of him to have sought your presence when it was he that brought your existence to an end.

He felt as if saying more would disturb your peace. No, Kaeya didn't deserve to appear in front of you for the sins he's committed. After all, how could you love a man like him? A man whose loyalties lie within the ashes of a civilization lost to time, costing him every good thing he could've had if only he were to open his eyes to what was already in front of him.

A breeze blows by and it rattles his soul to the very core, making the hair at the back of his neck stand in alert. How ironic that he, of all people, was caught off guard by the blistering cold of Dragonspine.

Thus, no more words were uttered. All that was left was regret, his fading memory of you, and his useless "trophy" of immortality from the war that was paid for by his loved ones' lives.

He does not know of your concern for him when your eyes were coming to a close, never to open again. He does not know about the way your heart broke when you heard his lungs burn with a scream of horror and regret at what he's just done, his chance of redemption lost to the wind and sands of time.

Kaeya hopes you forgive him, but he does not know that you already have the moment your unnaturally cold hand slipped from his.

ningguang. [gladiolus - remembrance, faithfulness, sincerity.]

Ever since you both had publicized the matter of your relationship to all of Liyue (honestly, who's to say that the chatter regarding your relationship ends by its borders?), many have since offered their congratulatory praises, trying to hide their bewildered faces. Not to the Ningguang, no, but to you.

As the second child of a street vendor stationed at Chihu Rock, not much people had given you a second glance all throughout your life. You were free to go about as you wished, the only rule being that you wouldn't cause trouble for your parents who were already struggling with making ends meet for you and your two other siblings.

So when you come home one day, not before telling your parents that you've been in a relationship with someone for months and are now ready to introduce them, they were not at all expecting the pleasant gasps of surprise from children across the neighborhood and hushed whispers from the adults.

There were only a handful of people all throughout Liyue that have the amount of influence to render even miss Su Er'niang of the Chop Suey stall silent. With this unexpected, yet pleasant, discovery, your family warmly welcomed Ningguang into your humble abode.

Time passes and, despite it being common knowledge that you were together, many still had their doubts as to whether or not you were truly worthy of her eminence, the Tianquan.

Rumors were shared whenever you were seen with her. Looks of disbelief when she kisses your hand in greeting at events hosted by the Qixing and stares whenever you were seen visiting her at the Jade Chamber were now a common sight for you.

You've had to endure all these things for half a year now, you suppose. It was fair to say that you've had enough of the harsh words behind your back, especially from people who only knew you as the Ningguang's significant other.

But at the same time, you find yourself questioning your worth. What if they were right? How could she want you as her partner when there is no shortage of eligible individuals in Liyue whose fortune far surpasses yours? You don't even have a Vision; how could you possibly be worthy to be called her equal, if not factoring her status?

"(Y/N)?" You barely notice your lover call your name. "I certainly hope I didn't make you wait too long. I've gotten you something—oh." Ningguang pauses once she sees your gloomy expression and her eyebrows furrow ever so slightly.

"Is something the matter, dearest?" She reaches forward with her free hand and caresses your cheek ever so gently. "What's gotten your spirits so down?"

"Nothing, nothing." You let out a deep sigh and cross your arms.

What are you doing? It's been a long day, she must be tired.

"I mean, it's alright! I'm alright. You're probably tired after today. I saw the 'snowfall' below and everyone in Chihu Rock went mad over a single piece! It's really strange when you think about it in a literal sense." A soft chuckle from both of you disrupts the peaceful silence inside the Jade Chamber. "Let's just go to bed so we can rest, okay?"

Before you turn, Ningguang catches your wrists and calls your name. When you look back at her, you see her holding a moderately-sized bouquet of...what exactly are those? Lilies? Irises?

No matter what they are, they look seriously expensive, you dread to think of how much they cost as your mouth parts in surprise.

The corners of her mouth rise as she smiles, knowing your exact thoughts. "They're gladioli—gladiolus, singular. We haven't seen much of each other lately because of my schedule, so when Ganyu mentioned that they bloom this time of the year, I thought that I could ask her to fetch some on my behalf for you. Are they to your liking?"

Did you hear that right?

"Of course!" You exclaim and look at her in disbelief. "Ningguang, how couldn't I? They're absolutely stunning, thank you so much!" You hesitatingly take the bouquet from her and smell them. Your lover watches you with a tender gaze as you inspect her gift closely.

Archons, they smell expensive too.

Gladiolus... You haven't heard much of it, even though you come from a diverse and busy market district. They must not be from Liyue, you conclude. Where do these grow then and how are they so fresh? They're unlike anything you've seen before, Ningguang must have gone through great lengths to bring this to you then.

Could you ever ask for a better significant other? You're not even sure someone like that exists.

After some time, your childlike wonder and positive thoughts simmer out and you start to ask yourself the same questions that have plagued your mind these past hours. You find yourself asking if you really were worth all this effort.

Why would she go through all these things and spend so much for you? If you were wealthier, you could have gotten her something in return without worrying about how much mora you'd have left. If you were more powerful, you would have been able to take some load off of her hands so she doesn't feel the need to do extravagant things like this for you.

Were you really holding her back, like what those whispering ladies in Yujing Terrace said?

"That expression is back on your face." With a shadow of a frown on her face, she asks, "(Y/N), are you sure you're alright?" You look away, embarrassed, but she does not take that for an answer.

"Be honest with me now. What happened?"

With a deep sigh, you figured that you might as well say it now that she insists. "I overheard some people in Yujing Terrace say I was holding you back." From the corner of your eye, you can see her frown deepen when you say this. Though this troubles you, you keep going in hopes she understands. "At first, comments like these were bearable. It was new information for the public, so I expected these things to happen. What I didn't expect was for it to still be happening half a year later."

You can't seem to look at at her, so you gaze upon the glistening petals of the gladioli instead. "I've just been so tired from the gossip, the whispers, and everything they seem to think they know about us! Please don't get me wrong, I know that they're not true. I know that I shouldn't bother listening, but it's so hard not to when they toss our names around like the loose change in their pockets, you know?"

Feeling ashamed of your outburst, you shake your head and mumble, "I'm sorry. It was selfish of me to bring my problems to you when you really must be tired after today. Let's—"

"(Y/N), please look at me." An unfamiliar tone from your partner interrupts you. Though it takes a while to summon the courage to do so, you comply with her wish.

When you look up, you don't see Lady Ningguang, the Tianquan of Liyue's Qixing. You don't see the owner and creator of the Jade Chamber, whose influence runs deep and whose intellectual prowess dictate the laws governing the wealthiest region in Teyvat.

Instead, you see a concerned lover—your concerned lover. As her ruby eyes meet yours, you begin to realize that the people the world is talking about are merely the perceptions of you and she. Oh how different this person was, how different you both were, to their descriptions and how unlucky they are not to have known both of you this way.

Her soft hands find their way to your cheeks as she holds your face softly, staring into your eyes with as much passion as the sun burns bright. "You are what wakes me up in the morning and lets me sleep soundly at night. You are the inspiration for all my epiphanies and what keeps me grounded to reality. My love, you are the sun, the moon, and the stars in the depths of my mind. No one, absolutely no one, is more worthy of my love and admiration than you." Ningguang kisses your forehead sweetly and your feel your troubles start to fly away like the 'snowfall' that covered Liyue this afternoon.

"Thank you. You don't know how much I really needed to hear that." You hide your growing smile into the flowers in your hands, flustered with the amount of affection you're getting from your usually conservative lover. "I'll do my best to remember, but I can't promise that the thoughts will stop." Though your smile dims, Ningguang smiles at you gently in understanding.

"Just promise me that you'll remember this," She takes the bouquet bursting with gladioli from your hands, sets them aside, takes your hands upon hers and holds them close between you both. "At the end of the day, no matter what all of Liyue—what all of Teyvat—has to say about you, me, or our relationship, the person I choose to listen to will always be...?"

"...me?"

Ningguang, ever so patiently, lovingly kisses the back of your hands and nods, "You."

allure's notes:

reminder: you are worth the good things you receive and absolutely no one has the right to take that away from you. please always do your best to never let someone's degrading words make a large impact in your life. if you need to speak with anyone, i'm open to talk <3 mwah

also.. yes, i'm aware that these flowers probably don't exist in their universe! is it gonna stop me?? no! 🌸 :D

i planned to have venti, xiao, and childe in this too but,, maybe next time!! (one half bc idk what flowers suit them and the other half bc I rly wanted to put smth out after finishing 1st yr college lol)

thank you for reading ☀️

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callaria · 3 years

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independent variable. [albedo]

he acts differently when he's with you, everyone knew that.

albedo + gender neutral reader

genre: fluff

warnings: none.

Albedo, out of all things, prides himself in being a rational man.

His mind works in equations, facts, and statistics. Matters of the heart isn’t something he specializes in or displays most of the time, so people figured that he would be that way in a relationship as well.

As the esteemed Chief Alchemist and Captain of the Knights of Favonius' Investigation Team, Albedo feels that it's only natural that he'd be free to do as he wishes for the pursuit of science.

What's the harm in going on expeditions alone? He has his Vision and he is always careful not to disturb the natural order in the areas he visits.

Even if people were to accompany him, he would have to be responsible for both his and his entourage's safety. That would not only hinder his rate of progress, but a satisfactory result in his research is not guaranteed compared to if he were to deal with the matter on his own.

So why shouldn't he be able to go off freely when a mystery of life is thrown his way? It's not like he wouldn't be able to finish his work in time for people to worry anyway.

That's the reason why when someone calls out to Albedo and asks him to pause whatever he was doing for something else, he usually doubts its significance compared to what he could potentially be doing then.

However, this wouldn't be the case if you were to ask.

From simple questions about what he was doing to asking him for help on what Mondstadt specialty you should give a friend who can't seem to leave Liyue, nothing you do could ever be unimportant to him.

Perhaps it helped that you were perceptive to his desires as well, providing him with sufficient space to breathe when he seemed like he needed it.

Or maybe it was because you always sounded enthusiastic, ever so interested in what he has to say even if Albedo finds himself trailing on and on about a concept or topic you can't quite grasp.

In the end, you make him feel differently than anyone else he encountered before, so the least he could do was reciprocate your actions in hopes to show how much you mean to him as well. This and to understand what makes it so unique—what makes you so unique.

With you, he doesn't feel the need to act like the Chief Alchemist, the Captain of the Knights of Favonius' Investigation Team, or a being created out of chalk with the foundations of the universe at his disposal. No, to you, he was just Albedo.

Albedo who, despite coming from Dragonspine, always seems to find the time to pick fresh Cecilias from Starsnatch Cliff for you every time he comes back to Mondstadt.

Albedo who busied himself—working day and night—with concocting a cure for you after a particularly awful encounter with the Cryo Regisvine that left you bedridden for days on end.

Finally, Albedo whose gentle smiles were rarer than a clear sky in Dragonspine to others, but came as frequent as snowfall in your presence.

Even with his intelligence showcased in his continuously progressing research of reality's origins, he can't seem to figure out what it was that made him a blundering fool when his touch meets yours.

He thinks all this to himself and comes to the conclusion that he wasn't such a rational man after all. At least, not when it came to you.

allure's notes:

im sorry i can't get over encountering albedo in the event,, pls my heart raced just when diluc and kaeya brought him up huhu

gonna make up for this self-indulgent piece by writing another self-indulgent piece an angsty (platonic) kaeya + ragnivindr!reader in a few days or so <33 please look forward to it (´｡• ᵕ •｡`)

thank you for reading! ☀️

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