#chongyun packs

[diaboceta]

💦 cute ghost. ☆★

[poemsforay]

🎨: @/Reosue_ 

[loverium]

　　Chongyun (( GI )) NPTs｡

⏝⏝⏝ Names: Winter、Alaska、Crystal、Snow、Noel、Frost、Blaze、Robin、Lumi｡

⏝⏝⏝ Pronouns: Ya/Yang、Pop/Popsicle、Exo/Exorcist、Spir/Spirit、Co/Cold、Fre/Freeze｡

⏝⏝⏝ Titles: The skilled exorcist、Prn who’s always freezing、Positive Exorcism、The popsicle boy、Prn who has never seen a Spirit｡

　　For @rwuffles ♡

[chilumitos]

ʿʿ  ׅ  ♡  ׅ࣪  lover bOy 🧥 ׅ࣪  ！ ★__★ ☇︎  ׅ  ✿︎   ׅ࣪  ᭡

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chongyun layouts for twitter !

[srvbryn]

Shoes Theory - Various Genshin Men ;)

A/n: haha, HSR or WuWa version? Or ZZZ? LADS? Obey me?

Their response if you told them:

"If you buy your love one a pair of shoes, they'll run away wearing them," you teased, handing him the shoes with a playful smile..

Pierro

"Then I shall buy shoes with a little extra weight, ensuring that neither of us runs anywhere. If you wish to escape, it will be a much more difficult task."

Cyno

"If you run, I’ll catch you. Though, I’ll make sure to do so with a little... discipline."

Xinqiu

"If you buy me shoes, I might run away... but only to read more novels with you"

Venti

"If you buy me shoes, I’ll run off to explore Teyvat’s wind-swept hills, but maybe you’ll come along too?"

Kaeya

"Then I’ll just have to buy you a pair, so we can run away together. How about that?"

Diluc

"Then I suppose we’ll run away together. But I’ll make sure we return safely."

Zhongli

"Then I’ll buy you a pair, but I’m certain you won’t run far. I’d be right beside you, guiding the way."

Chongyun

"Wait, are you saying... I should buy shoes and... run away? But that doesn’t sound like a good idea. I’ll end up catching a cold!"

Kazuha

"Ah, but the wind always carries me where I need to go. If you run, I’ll follow—shoes or no shoes"

Childe

"Oh? In that case, I’ll buy us both shoes... so we can run away and cause some chaos together. What do you say?"

Alhaitham

"I suppose I’d have to buy you shoes then... though I doubt you’d get far. I always catch up."

Dainsleif

"Then I’ll ensure we both run away together, though I doubt you’d be able to outrun me."

Albedo

"Then perhaps I’ll buy us both shoes, but I’ll make sure to leave behind a trail of something more valuable than footprints."

Ayato

"Then I’ll simply buy a matching pair, and we’ll run away together—though, I imagine you’ll be the one trying to catch up."

Baizhu

"I don’t believe you’d be able to run very far. But if you insist, I’ll accompany you. Perhaps I’ll buy a pair for myself, just in case I need to chase you down."

Bennett

"Well, if I buy you shoes, we can run away together—just make sure you don't leave me behind!"

Gorou

"If that’s the case, I’ll make sure to buy sturdy ones. We wouldn’t want you running off without me, would we?"

Heizou

"Then I suppose I’ll have to buy a pair for myself, and we’ll run away together. Just make sure to keep up, alright?"

Itto

"Run away? You better believe I’m right behind you! I’ll buy us matching pairs—after all, you’re not getting away without me!"

Kaveh

"I see how it is. Well, if you run, I’ll run right after you—and we’ll both make it to the best places in Sumeru! But I hope you’re ready to keep up with me!"

Lyney

"Ah, but if you run away, I’ll just perform a trick and make sure you don’t get far. You’ll be with me in no time!"

Mika

"I—I don’t think I could keep up! But if you run, I’ll try my best to catch up... maybe with some help, of course."

Neuvillete

"If you run, I’ll accompany you... though I doubt I’ll be the one lagging behind. I’ve got the stamina for such things."

Razor

"I will run too... but I stay with you. The wolf never leaves the pack."

Sethos

"I would follow you anywhere. But I must warn you—I won’t be far behind. "

Thoma

"Then I suppose we’ll both run away together. I’ve got enough energy for the both of us!"

Tighnari

"I don’t think you’d get too far wearing shoes like that."

"But if you insist, I’ll keep pace with you, though I doubt it’ll be a chase I’ll lose."

Wanderer

"I would run, but I think I’d rather walk at my own pace... though I’m sure you’ll be quick to catch up."

Wriorizzley

"I wouldn’t let you run off without me. If you run, I’ll chase. After all, I’m more than capable of keeping up."

Xiao

"I won’t chase. If you run, you run alone."

Dottore

"Then perhaps I’ll buy you a pair, but I would ensure that you don’t run far at all. There are... more effective ways to keep you close."

Capitano

"Then I’ll make sure to buy shoes strong enough to keep up. If you decide to run, I will be right behind you."

Scaramouche

"Run away? How cute. If you think you can escape from me that easily, you’ve got another thing coming."

Pantalone

"Then I’ll buy you a pair of shoes, but you won’t be running anywhere. If you try, I’ll simply buy us both something better—something you can’t escape from."

Kinich

"Then I suppose I'll just have to chase after you."

[angelismmm]

a slice of life. ❀ ft. hsr + genshin men — synopsis. just little scenarios that have happened to me with this one guy that i think they'd do<3 — notes. wtv the synopsis thing said!! i just think how these little scenarios went down in real life was so cute that i wanted to write something about it!! — heads up. hopeless romantic thoughts, these can be simple situations, but when i word it out, it becomes overly romantic. thats the warning yes, btw modern au!

・ you can't help but feel bored in class, watching the clock go 'tick-tock! tick-tock! tick-tock!'. your pretty seatmate just happens to be taking notes as the teacher discussed about something.. tapping his shoulder, he looks to you, blinking a few times in confusion. you give a cheeky smile and gesture you want to draw something, your ball pen in the air trying to write out words, blinking a few times again, he lends you his empty hand. looking back in confusion, realizing he wants you to draw on his hand. you do it with an enthusiastic look, leaning your chairs closer together, to get a closer look and tattoo his hand like an artist. as he tried to listen more to the discussion, he can't help but let a chuckle out at your happy expression as you drew stars, cats, and what not on his hand. and 'till class ends, he walks to the canteen with you on his other arm, and the other with doodles all over, out in the open for his friends to see.

dan heng, al haitham, xiao, zhongli, caelus, aether, arlan, albedo, chongyun, kazuha, more utc.

・kind of guy to pick things up for you that fell off your seat, even if you didn't notice it, and you don't have to ask him.

zhongli, dan heng, caelus, diluc, bennett, gorou, welt yang, yanqing, thoma

・keeps the doodles you give him in class.

dan heng, albedo, xingqiu, chongyun, venti, diluc, arlan, gepard

・let's you play with his hair on breaks/whenever, doesn't fix it 'till hours later

jing yuan, blade, diluc, albedo, cyno, gepard, wanderer/scaramouche, xiao, dainsleif

・ your eyes slowly closed, giving in to the drowsiness that you were gifted due to staying up for the test in the last afternoon. your seatmate beside you, he notices about 15 minutes later, instead of informing your professor, he put his jacket on you, and started jotting notes down. and once the expected pop quiz appeared, he'd lightly shake you, whispering that there's an activity, and telling about the topic while the professor finishes the small review for the quiz. "i'll let you copy my notes later, ok? this topic is easy, don't worry, remember to not overthink." he says, giving you a piece of paper. "i wasn't even really supposed to take notes honestly, but i know you love to take notes, so i wrote stuff down about the topic in my notebook, just in case you wanted."

dan heng, dainsleif, zhongli, xiao, blade, yanqing, gepard

・listens intently when you really wanna talk about something, gives serious advice back, or just comforts you, whatever you want.

dainsleif, dan heng, jing yuan, kaeya, zhongli, tighnari, ayato

・"take your jacket off! it's gym class you're gonna get sweaty!" x *takes jacket off

dan heng, caelus, albedo, al haitham, zhongli, baizhu, xiao, kazuha

・if you're busy and can't hold something that you need, he'll hold it for you, 'till you aren't busy looking for something in your bag.

dainsleif, zhongli, al haitham, yanqing, gepard, jing yuan, albedo, tartaglia

・ you sat beside him at the cafeteria, fiddling with your thumbs because you didn't have enough money to buy lunch, nor did you get time to pack your lunch and bring it to school, so your stomach growled. sitting beside someone with luxurious food prepared by his hands, and the delicious aroma that circled around you didn't help, all you could do was look at his food. delicately prepared, sighing in defeat and banging your head on the table. "you want something?" he asked when you faced him and his lunch. "i'm sorry, i can't help but look at your lunch, i haven't packed anything, and i haven't got any money, my stomach is roaring at this point too." leaning your head on his shoulder, "how about we share? i don't mind, just as long as you have energy for the next class. so you don't fall asleep again." cutting back to present time, still in the cafeteria, leaning your head on his shoulder as he feeds himself and you, he never fully finishes his lunch anyway.

dan heng, caelus, blade, yanqing, welt yang, zhongli, diluc, tighnari, cyno, kaveh, gepard

・if you ask for something that's really deep inside his bag, no matter what time it'd be, class time or break time, he'll find it, no matter how many times you ask, he'll get it.

zhongli, caelus, al haitham, welt yang, jing yuan, tighnari

・sitting beside each other on the bleachers after class, or during an event, no reason, just leaning your head on his shoulder, and holding his hand. in silence.

dan heng, blade, tartaglia, thoma, jing yuan, heizou, xiao, wanderer, aether, welt yang, gepard, al haitham

・being the only two doing a chemistry group project, the other members doing nothing, while you both fully enjoyed making the project together and making sure the others that didn't help get points

welt yang, il dottore, albedo, al haitham, kaveh, tighnari

・just sitting by each other on a bench in a park. a quiet park, where you both held hands, and bonding over the opposite music tastes you both have. and after 30 minutes or so pass, deciding to get matching ice popsicles on a stick together, just walking and having fun. even an old couple complimenting you both make a great couple <3

dan heng, caelus, welt yang, jing yuan, al haitham, zhongli, diluc, gepard, honestly any1 i love tis one sm

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[maplesyrupandgt]

I FOUND THIS IN MY DRAFTS

This one goes out to all my fellow bigs 💕

Using a tiny cryo user as an ice pack.

Slightly a crack idea but it's in my brain:

Kaeya: would be surprised and amused but probably offer to help. You've never had a flirty ice pack before.

Chongyun: error sound - totally willing to help you with pain but embarrassed at this method. He ends up heating up so probably not the best ice pack unless he offers himself.

Diona: no, you will be bitten or scratched. She might stay if you just set her down, but don't hold her. After you've let her go, she *may* stay.

Ganyu: She frets over you during. A little flustered to be here, but too much more concerned over you to want to resist. She even adds more ice in small amounts if guided to the right spots.

Rosaria: she doesn't like to be manhandled very much- she will fight your fingers. If you ask nicely, she might by climb up and settle in place. She will want to make sure she can still keep an eye on her surroundings.

Qiqi: she's so sweet, will stay in place where she's set. You should remind her to get up and take stretch breaks. She likes to help though and will be very soothing (will even add heals if you request).

Eula: she swears vengeance on your family line for this. She won't flee, but she will grudgingly assist you. She is not as cold as some other cryo users, and she's particular about how you pose her.

Ayaka: She is honored to help and may overachieve, shifting to try and be more useful. You may need to request she relaxes if you want peace throughout this.

Layla: She will fall asleep. You're so warm compared to her and you've offered a cozy little spot for her to settle. She gives off cold in small pulses and it's nice.

Shenhe: She is confused. If this is what she can do as your friend though, she will gladly stay and help. She is pretty stiff so you may have to give her pretty clear instructions of where to relax.

Mika: Yet another flustered tiny. He's somewhat fidgety and wants to be helpful so he'll ask where you need the most attention and move there.

Charlotte: She's fascinated by your request, asking that you would let her investigate or write about the experience. It's up to you, but if you agree, she'll probably be taking notes the whole time. You may need to keep a hand nearby to support her so she doesn't risk falling in her focus state

Freminet: He's surprised you would ask this of him, but very open to helping. He gets comfy, even sleepy at times, peacefully settled against you. He likes how peacefully quiet it is with you and enjoys staying in pockets and such where he can have your companionship but his own 'personal space.'

Wriothesley: He squirms so much. Doesn't love being handled or having to settle against one spot. He might cool himself to be too cold or just keep being squirmy until you let go. You have to be determined to use this little guy as an ice pack

Again these are just silly little hcs ^^

[pennpenn]

FremiMay Day 13: OTP

I really like the rare pair of Freminet x Razor. With Fremi x Collei or Fremi x Chongyun being a close second

Razor just has very large eyes for the memes. Also we love giving the wolf boy some sort of wolf cut.

Also another personal headcannon is that nobody knew their relationship to each other because neither really talks they just linger around each other.

Razor likely knows body language as a form of communication due to his wolf heritage and just understands Freminet's tells very easily. And then when Fremi notices that someone actually understands what he needs without having to say it out loud then Fremi puts in the effort to be the same for Razor.

So they just sit next to each other sharing minimal words, but still completely understanding each other and being comfortable in the silence.

Fremi goes nonverbal from his anxiety and Razor tries to take up the talking role while they are in public. Razor struggles at holding conversations and it's likely hard for others to fully understand him-- but it makes Fremi be in awe over how pure and amazing of a person Razor is.

Freminet teaches Razor how to properly swim and some survival tips for underwater. Razor learns better ways to catch fish and other useful things that can help his wolf pack. Which he's grateful for.

Idk, those are my headcannons. I just think that two physical claymore bois with superconduct is super goofy. They likely have very different fighting styles and would learn a lot from each other.

Tomorrow's prompt is 'god'!

[mmriesoftvat]

Thought provoking anon here👋💗 Hehe I’m glad you enjoy my curious questions. At first I was afraid I was pestering you but I’m happy you enjoy digging deep into Wanderer’s character. These hypotheticals are coming into my mind because I’m trying to pull for Wanderer right now so🤞

Also! I’m sure you’re already aware of this but I just learned this yesterday. That if you give the Wanderer your(the player’s) name he makes a comment along the lines of how its an honor to share your name.❤️❤️❤️ You know he pretends to be so indifferent when in reality he feels everything.

HE IS SO EMOTIONAL!!

so many people think that just because he appears rude/aloof at first doesn't mean he actually is! wanderer is so complex and packs so many emotions underneath. he has so many complex emotions toward the traveler especially, and at the end of the day, can acknowledge that he doesn't hate the traveler after all, they did help him out when they didn't have to. same with nahida and everyone he works with/played in the championships with.

wanderer cares so much. he cares about people, and tries not to show it, because he's got so many walls up. he doesn't want to get hurt again at the end of the day. boy's got so much angst inside him that it's hard to separate the feelings of trust and actually liking someone, and he struggles with that concept too. he WANTS to open up to people, but if he does, if he lets himself get close, he'll lose them too. it's how it's always worked.

he feels all the hurt, all the sadness, the grief, the pain, the confusion, EVERYTHING. he's a big ol' ball of confusion, while slowly, very slowly, letting his walls down to let people in, because life doesn't always have to be a tragedy, and life for him can actually be good.

i am so passionate about this funky lil bastard. he is my second favorite (next to chongyun, though they tie for first sometimes), and i love any bits of lore we get about him. he deserves the character growth, he deserves all the good things.

[lapisdex]

@mmriesoftvat "baba, next year please slap me and tell me no." -chongyun

"Well I won't be slapping you, though I will keep you from drinking way too much." Gentle pat to head, bamboo soup won't be the best for Chongyun now. Good think he had cold soba noodles in a savory sauce on the side for him. Along with an ice pack he gently draped on Chongyun's neck.

[sunshinies]

i hope this isn’t bothering but i wanted to ask when the chongyun ID pack will be back up? since it contained an error the first time /gq

oh, sorry about that ! it was a draft that was mistakenly posted and since it left the inbox it was forgotten about. i’ll add it to the list of rqs !

[justvedia]

Afraid You'll Fall?

Childe Genshin Impact Dancing AU

Enemies(not really) to lovers oneshot

Childe x !gn reader (slight bg xingyun)

When you hear there was an end of year dance recital, you had originally been stoked, but that was before you realized you needed a partner.

You didn't really talk to anyone in your dance class other than Xingqiu. He was funny and booksmart but also really graceful. You looked over to him but saw him chatting away with poor Chongyun, who was growing redder by the minute.

Assuming he was shooting his shot and asking his crush to dance with him, you went and sat on the stage steps.

After coming to the disappointing decision of just skipping the recital, you began to pack up your dance bag in preparation to go home.

Before you can stand up and wallow in your sadness, a pair of very familiar pair of shoes block your vision.

The man child that owns the shoes smiles at you as you look up at him.

The owner of the shoes is of course Childe.

When you first started dancing, you took one look at his stupid mop of ginger hair and his unfairly toned legs before quickly deciding you were going to wipe his ridiculously charming smile off his face.

How you had planned to do that, you had no clue, but from then on your one sided rivalry began.

So seeing him now in front of you with the same lopsided grin as always, was infuriating. Before you could grunt out an annoyed "go away", Childe hovered a finger over your lips.

"Before you say anything," he started, "I know you don't have a partner and, as it happens, neither do I."

His eyes light up as he continues, "We should partner up!"

As your face contorts in revulsion he laughs and lowers his hand from your lips.

Noticing your expression, Childe taunts you saying, "Too afraid to accept? You're scared of falling in love with my dashing smile and good looks?"

You're quick to think of a taunt of your own, rising from your seat, you bring your mouth near his ear as a smile of your own forms on your face.

"I think you're the one afraid of falling for me first."

Leaving a scowling ginger, you walked to the sign up sheet to sign yourself up.

The next few weeks passed by quickly and you painfully realized that Childe isn't as bad as you had thought. He often treated you to a smoothie or snack after practice.

After one particular practice though, Childe had dropped you off after getting your snack as usual. This time though, before you were fully able to get out of the car, he pulled you back in and left a chaste kiss on your cheek and quickly pulled the door shut.

As he drove off, you stood there replaying what had just happened. You would be lying if you said you hadn't grown at least some attraction to the ginger. Especially as you had practiced almost everyday to prepare for the recital.

You walked into your house that night, face flushed red.

The next time you saw Childe he was as red as his hair and apologizing profusely. You just smiled and told him it was alright as your own cheeks began to warm.

Childe, being the tall ape he is, looked down at you before asking if he could kiss you again.

When you nodded, he quickly pecked your lips.

Not satisfied with just a peck, you wrapped your arms around his neck and pulled him back in for another. He pulled away with a childish grin of his face.

You both ended up skipping practice that day and instead took your time enjoying your first official date.

Although it wasn't much different from your usual hangouts, you had much more fun being able to give Childe kisses.

The next time you showed up to practice, it was hand in hand. Looking around the room for Xingqiu, you saw hims smile and give a thumbs up before pointing to his own hand in Chongyun's.

You never figured out which one of you fell first but you always assumed it was Childe. He never denied it.

✿ Extra Head Canons ✿

After finishing and performing your holiday recital, Childe gave you a kiss in front of everyone on stage. (he ofc asked if your comfy with that!!)

During the holidays, Childe always hangs mistletoe above the door so he has an excuse to kiss you.

Childe likes to sign you up for duet dances so he can dance with you and show you off!

He loves to bake you homemade cookies and other treats. (spreading the male wife agenda🤭)

a/n - help i finished editing it finally

i wanna write scara but like idk🤧

Requests open ig !!!

MWAH 🫶

- vee

[cryoexorcist]

" Chongyun, I'm taking a bag and leaving Liyue. If father seeks you out and asks you, you do not know where I've gone, understand? " Pats them on the shoulder. Nods. " We will see each other in passing. Until next time, my friend. " As the 53 books he tried to pack to bring with him spill out from the bottom of his bag. He's definitely NOT hastening away due to that. No, he's got places to be. // we're here to bother you with Xingqiu too.

Nothing Chongyun can say or do will evidently change Xingqiu's mind. Whatever has gotten into him, Chongyun knows it won't be solved by staying here.

Chongyun is saddened by this, almost distraught, but he's mastered the ability to keep a straight face of his own. If Xingqiu needs to do some soul searching to find his happiness, Chongyun isn't going to stand in his way.

"You'll write if and when you can, right?" Chongyun asks, almost hesitantly. "Because I'll miss you greatly, my friend."

Chongyun doesn't comment on the books falling to the ground, nor do they comment on the way Xingqiu is hastily walking away from the mess. Chongyun is going to sigh quietly, then bend down to pick up the mess left behind. Maybe they'll pick up reading in Xingqiu's absence.

[seanthedracunyan]

Pack of 6

Astarion does 1+ Damage to elf cards

Agent smith gives 2+ HP to any card with "Agent" in the name

Hinawa gives 3+ HP to any Lucas or Claus cards

Chongyun Instantly K.Os 1 ghost or spirit card but stopping the Chongyun card for attacking for 2 turns

Goku does 3+ damage to bad cards

Samurai Jack gives 1+ damage and 1+ HP to any good cards

[oficeandwind]

by the time ren comes out of the bathroom, kami's already sitting at his small kitchen table. his own hair is damp, as though he'd stuck his entire head under the kitchen faucet. (he will deny that very action.) his gaze lands on the clothes ren is wearing, and kami has to swallow yet another lump threatening to form in his throat.

he's not going to spend the day bawling his eyes out. once was more than enough for both of them. still, ― this is just another wake up call that kami's facing. a tiny part of him is still not sure if this is actually a very vivid, REALISTIC dream he's having, or if it's just an entire day of bad luck.

though the pain he'd felt earlier would have woken him up regardless.

at ren's question pertaining tea, kami nudges the electric kettle forward. "green tea," kami mutters. "it's all i have." ideally, he'd prefer COFFEE for this scenario. the darkest, most bitter tasting drink he could ever concoct. that bitter taste of energy would be very much needed to keep him going for this conversation they're about to have. kami can't say he's looking forward to it, especially when he still wants to gather ren in a tight hug and never let go.

he even pushes a secondary mug forward, his own mug filled to the brim with green liquid. mostly untouched.

"and you're right, i have a lot of questions. and i'm confused, pissed, and." he stops, shrugging as he looks down. "i don't know, kuni. ren. whoever you are anymore. i guess ultimately i'm just glad you're here."

he tosses a couple packs of the green tea in ren's direction and waits for him to get settled. "i didn't do anything stupid over the last several months. i kept my head down, i stayed out of the limelight, kept to myself. but you know people were questioning your death. avoiding those asshole journalists was even more of a nightmare than dealing with chongyun's fame."

kami takes a sip from his mug, staring into the drink. "i still don't know why you ran with those assholes. i tried telling you they were shitty people and were going to get you hurt. i yelled at your grave. gave it the same chipped treatment i gave makoto's grave. pretty sure i broke my toe that time."

these are light attempts at humor. kami DESPERATELY wants to feel some semblance of normality, but the atmosphere feels like the humor is being sucked up by some vacuum.

"so, start talking. why'd you do it?" he's not sure what he means by it. the initial downward spiral, the faked death. ALL of it.

it's  embarrassing  that  kaminari  pulls  himself  together  first,  but  it  can't  be  helped.  the  sound  of  his  name  (  his  NEW  NAME  )  is  enough  to  wrench  the  hacker  from  the  confines  of  his  miserable  skull.  he  doesn't  look  up  —  not  even  to  catch  the  towel  that  lands  pathetically  on  the  floor  between  them.  ❝  ... ❞  he  scrubs  at  his  eyes  with  a  sleeve,  but  the  telling  way  that  they  STING  leads  ren  to  assume  they  probably  look  too  red  and  puffy  to  be  even  remotely  presentable.  fine  by  him;  he  has  no  interest  in  removing  his  hood  anyway.   ❝  sure. ❞  the  hacker  mutters  hoarsely,  before  he  even  takes  the  time  to  register  what  he's  AGREEING  to.  clean  up.  yeah  —  he  probably  should  do  that.  he's  been  living  out  of  a  dingy  hotel  room  for  the  past  six  months,  too  paranoid  to  risk  straying  beyond  his  little  safe  zone  for  longer  than  it  took  to  run  to  the  convenience  store  across  the  street.  while  it  did  have  a  shower,  hot  water  has  been  rare  enough  that  the  thought  of  having  free  access  to  it  now  is  something  of  a  NOVELTY.

rising  to  his  feet,  the  hacker  snatches  up  the  towel.  there's  a  pause,  eyes  peering  out  beneath  his  hood  —  practically  boring  twin  holes  through  his  cousin's  forehead  with  their  intensity.  jaw  works  and  lips  part,  but  whatever  ren  has  half  a  mind  to  say  is  quickly  discarded;  instead,  he  nods  and  rather  awkwardly  walks  past  him.

he  takes  considerably  LONGER  than  necessary  to  get  himself  cleaned  up.  just  as  well,  the  hacker  assumes  they  could  both  use  the  opportunity  to  regain  their  composure.  even  so,  ren  knows  he  has  to  face  the  proverbial  music  eventually  —  and  after  stalling  for  approximately  half  an  hour,  he  eventually  wanders  back  out.  he's  still  adorned  in  the  same  jacket  as  before,  unable  to  part  with  the  only  means  he  has  of  HIDING  his  face.  yet  the  clothes  ren  wears  are  the  ones  kaminari  had  the  courtesy  to  leave  out  for  him,  and  his  hair  is  still  damp  enough  that  it  clings  stubbornly  to  his  cheeks  and  neck.  (  like  splashes  of  dark  ink.  )  there's  no  evidence  to  suggest  he  was  ever  crying;  he's  learned  by  now  how  to  COVER  the  signs  so  effortlessly  it's  practically  second  nature.  dark  shadows  still  stain  the  skin  beneath  his  eyes,  but  those  are  always  there  —  even  a  shower  with  actual  water  pressure  can't  wash  away  a  decade  of  persistent  insomnia.

❝  i'm  sure  you  still  have  questions. ❞   is  the  first  thing  ren  says.  his  voice  comes  with  an  unmistakable  edge  of  weariness.  kaminari  is  free  to  ask  whatever  he  PLEASES;  the  hacker  simply  can't  guarantee  an  answer.  ❝  ...  and  we  should  probably  discuss  the  details  of  this  living  arrangement. ❞

but  first,  ❝  do  you  have  any  tea? ❞