#muse ;; DAINSLEIF ( THREADS )

[fragmented-tales]

Dainsleif Valorn

Name: Dainsleif Valorn

Age: 538

Race: Khaenri'ahn

Gender Identity: cisgender man (he/him)

Sexuality: biromantic demisexual

Detailed information coming soon.

[amourem]

tag dump pt 2.

[dreamerinthemoonlight]

The Thread that Binds a Sinner and God

Summary: Zhongli awakens his soulmate bond, when he never thought he would. Of course, he didn't expect for his soulmate to be Dainsleif

Word Count: 2584

CW/TW: Mentions of Death, Spoilers for requiem of the echoing depths archon interlude quest, Angst with a happy ending

Zhongli x Dainsleif

Requests are OPEN

Zhongli makes his way along the lake that pools at the base of the Huaguang Stone forest.

In the late afternoon sun, the pillars and surrounding mountains cast long shadows across the valley. 

Zhongli sighs as he raises his eyes to the cloudless sky.

Not for the first time, especially since giving up his gnosis, the weight of the past settles on his shoulder like stone. It’s like the river of time is a tangible thing, surrounding him, both leaving him behind and inexorably sweeping him along in its wake. 

It feels like only yesterday that he stood next to Azhdaha, defending Liyue side by side. And yet only a few hours before they said a goodbye he never thought they’d get.

Zhongli’s gaze falls from the sky to the homes of his fellow adepti. His heart clenches. One day he’ll be saying goodbye to those age old friends too. Time and erosion slowly carrying them to an inevitable end.

The ancient adeptus shakes his head vigorously, clearing his mind with a reminder that this is the natural order of the world, that even he will fall one day.

A pinch in his pinky draws him out of his musings.

Zhongli raises his hand only to find a scarlet thread tied around it.

The tail of the string pulls taut, disappearing a few feet from him, though he’s well aware that someone else is on the other end.

He touches the thread, giving it a gentle tug, smiling when a faint presence in his mind gives a start.

After six millenia, he finally has a soulmate.

Perhaps the stars have some plan for him yet.

That night, Zhongli decides to leave the bond be. After all, there’s enough distance between the two of them that only the strongest of emotions and the worst possible pain filter down the bond created by the string.

Every now and then, Zhongli will be laying in bed at night and the faintest hint of sadness or apathy, but nothing strong.

The greatest change brought on by the soulmate bond is the teasing he receives from Hu Tao and others he interacts with.

One bright day, Zhongli sits outside the Third Round Knockout, listening to one of Iron-tongue Tian’s stories.

His right hand absentmindedly fiddles with the string hanging from his left. 

Over the last few weeks its length has become far less taut, coinciding with a strengthening in the emotion that flows down it.

It’s been almost painful, the way his soulmate seems to alternate between emptiness, fierce determination, and hate. It’s been all he can do to keep projecting a sense of comfort down the bond, but so far it’s done little to ease his soulmate's pain.

Today is a bit of an exception. For once there is a sense of recognition and even fondness, though for some strange reason it’s paired with scorn.

Halfway through Iron-tongue Tian’s story, the constant flow of emotion shifts, flaring into something stronger. Desperation, grief, fear, and rage spill over in heavy waves. Before he can think about it, Zhongli stands, leaving the Third Round Knockout and racing through Liyue’s side streets.

Before he can leave Chihu Rock however, a wave of pain unlike any he’s ever felt brings him to his knees.

No. No. No. I haven’t even met them yet. Please let them be alright.

Zhongli forces himself to his feet, making sure he’s far out of the city before doing something he never thought he’d do again and shifts form.

Scales replace skin as the former archon takes on his draconic form and takes to the sky.

He keeps low to the ground, knowing that rumors of his “return” would certainly follow if he were to be seen, but urgency demands a faster mode of transportation than human feet.

Zhongli follows the string, which is somehow still visible in this form, crossing the southern regions of Liyue.

At this point the string has shifted, disappearing into the ground a few feet from him. How his soulmate ended up in the chasm underground is a question for later. 

For now, Zhongli focuses on skirting the Millelith, fatui, and treasure hoarders.

By the time he slips into a back entrance to the chasm underground the pain and anger have eased, replaced by bone deep weariness and grief.

Despite knowing that his soulmate is probably safe, Zhongli continues on.

While Zhongli makes his way across the chasm underground, Dainsleif watches Aether and Paimon leave.

Paimon chatters to Aether, reassuring him that they’ll meet again. Why they’d want to after he threatened to kill Aether if he sided with his sister, he doesn’t quite know, but at the moment it doesn’t matter.

Waves of residual pain wash over him as he approaches Halfdan’s body. There’s no way he’s leaving him here, to rot where he fell.

He lifts his brother in arms and carries him out of the ruins, before placing him in a small cave and bringing the entrance down.

Dain sits by the collapsed cave entrance, letting waves of residual pain wash over him. The tears he refused to let Aether and Paimon see well up in his eyes.

Would that he had the ability to take Halfdan’s body back to their homeland, but that place is sealed off. Sealed off and far, far away.

“I’m sorry, brother. Thank you for doing what I could not.”

Dainsleif closes his eyes and falls into uneasy sleep, uncaring of the scarlet string that grows ever shorter.

Zhongli finds Dain leaving up against a pile of fallen rocks, face twisted in obvious pain.

For the first time, the scarlet thread attached to his pinky is fully visible, tied to the man in front of him.

Zhongli leaves the man be for a moment, finding a sheltered nook to set up a makeshift camp in. A wave of his hand grinds stone half a foot deep into soft sand, before starting a fire.

He returns to his soulmate, gently lifting him and moving him to the camp.

Once Dain is settled, Zhongli frowns. Running off after his soulmate without any preparation may not have been his best idea.

Then again, looking at his soulmate, he’d rather be here. That being said… there’s a way to get them out. It would be difficult, without the gnosis to aid him, but possible. Whether or not his soulmate would thank him is another issue entirely.

Dainsleif rolls over on his side, and another wave of pain overwhelms him.

No. As much as he’d rather wait for his soulmate’s permission, they're going to have to leave at some point and the blond needs a comfortable place to recover. Comfortable and safe.

With his decision made, Zhongli picks Dainsleif up again, muttering soft words of comfort when the man groans before facing the back wall.

A barked word creates a large jagged crack in the wall, through which he can see the western edge of the harbor, not far from the place where he makes his home.

He steps through and makes his way down the path to the small house.

He has to set Dain down for a moment to let them in, but within a few minutes, Zhongli has him settled in bed.

Zhongli looks over at his soulmate and sighs. All he can do now is wait.

Dainsleif wakes to complete and total darkness. Oddly enough, it’s not the confined darkness of the chasm underground, but the brighter darkness of the world above it.

Even odder, he’s tucked in a bed, covered in silk sheets. The soft scent of incense fills the room.

He groans as he sits up, pressing a gloved hand to his pounding head.

“You’re awake.”

The speaker is a tall, dark haired man.

“Where am I?” Dainsleif winces at the rough quality of his voice.

“My home. I wasn’t going to leave you to sleep in the chasm. It’s not safe.”

The response elicits a scowl. “I can take care of myself.”

“I don’t doubt that. You’ve been out for two days. We had no food or water and I was not going to leave your side long enough to find some. Speaking of food, are you hungry?”

Dainsleif is about to answer with a negative and insist on being shown the exit, but his stomach takes this opportunity to rubble at top volume.

The man chuckles. “I’ll take that as a yes. I’ll return shortly.”

As he leaves, Dainsleif finally notices the string that ties them together.

Fuck. I’m royally fucked.

Zhongli hurries back with two trays of food. He sets one on Dain’s lap before placing his own on the table he pulled over to the bedside a few days beforehand.

“Eat. You need it.”

Zhongli does his best to ignore the heavy negative emotions flowing down the bond, at least for now.

As soon as he had seen the star pupils in his soulmate’s eyes, he had known that this would need work, but the longer they are this close together, the more it seems like he’s going to be permanently rejected.

“What’s your name?” Zhongli asks, finally.

“Dainsleif.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Dainsleif. I’m Zhongli.”

At least in this era I am.

Dainsleif furrows his brow. “You’re lying to me. I can feel it.”

“No I’m not. I have been known by many names. Zhongli is the one I have chosen in this era, for who I am now.”

“Will you give me your true name? I’d like to know that much about my soulmate.”

Zhongli nods. “I suppose my ‘true name’ if any really exists would be Morax. Though I would appreciate not being called by that. I keep wondering when my boss is going to connect the dots.”

“Morax is dead.”

“Most people would think so, wouldn’t they? It was simply best for all involved that I seem so.” 

Dainsleif glares at Zhongli. “You….”

“I think I will take my leave. I understand that you will need time to process this. I simply ask that you spend enough time here to recover. It is safe here. On that you have my word.”

Zhongli leaves, leaving Dainsleif to his own devices.

What in the abyss is fate thinking? Partnering me with an archon? How am I supposed to be with an archon?

Dainsleif freezes. I wanted to be with my partner. That blasted traveler is really getting to me. What do I do now?

After a moment, Dainsleif registers the emotion crossing the bond. He wonders if Zhongli--Morax-- is aware that he’s sending unspoken comfort down the string tying them together, as if he cares.

He pauses. Perhaps the ancient man does care. He’s clearly tainted with abyssal energy and his eyes are clearly Khaenri’ahn.

All he knows is somewhere deep inside, something inside him is begging him to give the archon a chance.

“Khaenri’ah is gone. I am alone. Halfdan,” he speaks to his friend, unable to help the tears that spill over, “do I give our old enemy and one of the ones who cursed us all, a chance? Do either of us get a chance at redemption?”

He goes unanswered.

Several days pass and Zhongli continues to nurse Dain back to health.

When it seems like Dainsleif isn’t going to push him away, he begins speaking of everyday life. He tells stories of Hu Tao and his fellow employees, and speaks of his fellow adepti.

After Dain’s first sleepless night, Zhongli starts telling ancient bedtime stories. Somehow, the archon’s voice easily lulls him to sleep.

One night, a week after rescuing Dain, Zhongli sits outside his house, watching over Liyue harbor.

The door opens and shuts with a soft thump.

“Good evening, Dainsleif.”

“Do you do this often? Sit out here and watch?”

“Yes. My contract with my people is the most important I’ve ever made. I would do anything to protect them.”

“Even curse another nation?”

“Dainsleif… I cannot speak of it. I made a contract….”

“Even to someone who knows everything?”

“I---I don’t know. I made a contract to never speak of it, to reveal nothing.”

Dainsleif takes a moment to think. He touches the string tying them. After 500 years he’s well aware that the Lord of Geo is truly incapable of breaking a contract.

“Can you think of it? Let me feel how you felt?”

“Smart. You think well.”

Zhongli closes his eyes and the emotions being shared shift.

To Dainsleif’s surprise, there’s nothing cold or heartless about them. Instead, there’s pain, guilt, a sense of resistance, as if there was nothing he could do to stop, even though he might have wanted to.

“I…think I see. You really feel no malice towards us.”

“Only to the ones directly responsible for losing monsters on Liyue. If I could find a way to circumvent my contract, I would. In the time that we have been connected I have grown to care for you, I don’t wish for my silence to cause you any more pain.”

“The past is the past and in truth I do not blame the gods. The ones in power brought it upon themselves. My enemy is not the gods, but the Abyss Order that continues to endanger the world.”

“I understand. Thank you for understanding my limitations.”

“What do you want to do about us?”

“Us? I think it is up to you. I have lived a very, very long time. Perhaps as a young adeptus I might have hoped that I would have a soulmate. But after the Archon War, after Guizhong the God of Dust, died, it seemed too easy to lose a soulmate. Besides, I was more than 3000 years old at that point. It was easy to think I would never see the red string of fate on my own hand. Since giving up my gnosis I have resolved to live as much of a normal life as I can.”

“An archon can live a normal life?”

“We can try. I’ve heard that the Anemo archon also spends his days amongst his people.”

The emotions flowing between them hit a sour note.

“You don’t like him?”

“Barbatos is a lazy drunkard. His nation has long survived without his overt interference. For much of my time as an Archon it seemed very improper.”

“I see.”

“Will you give me a chance, Dainsleif? I am well aware that I have done much to earn your hatred and that Khaenri’ahns have never liked the gods. But fate tied us together anyway.”

“I---I am willing. I have spent a lot of time thinking. I will not give up until I’ve eliminated the abyss order, but if you want to join me, perhaps it wouldn’t be so bad to have a companion once again.”

“I would have to speak to Hu Tao, but I would not mind traveling with you. There is much I haven’t seen in this world. If you will have me, I will help you in your cause. The Abyss Order is a threat to all.”

Dainsleif takes a seat next to his soulmate, letting their knees brush together. “We don’t have to decide now, but I am willing to give you a chance. To give us a chance.”

“Thank you.”

The two men, once on either side of a line drawn in the sand, sit in silence. And when the Harbor finally sleeps, a god and a sinner walk side by side. The string between them vanishes, but the bond forever remains.

[ofcentvries]

#OFCENTVRIES. You can call me Emery ( 32 yrs old / They & Them / Based in CST ), this is an unaffiliated MULTI - FANDOM MULTI - MUSE for characters from various series.

All my muses are story compliant but may divert from canon when it comes to their own self & possible time between story arcs. I don't have everything posted right now ( but that will change over the next week along with adding a Carrd ).

Added on to that, due to the nature of some of my characters here, mature themes will most likely be present. Look / follow at your own risk. * USES BETA EDITOR

Carrd can be found here ( under construction ).

ROSTER LIST:

primary: dan heng ( hsr ), neuvillette ( genshin ) secondary: g'raha tia ( ffxiv ), dainsleif ( genshin ) request / plot only: m!byleth ( fe3h ), jellal fernandes ( ft ) testing: toshiro hitsugaya ( bleach ), dan feng ( hsr ), jing yuan ( hsr ) possible to be added / future muses: vincent valentine ( ff7 ), caelus ( hsr )

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RULES

This blog runs off SPORADIC ACTIVITY . I work early morning hours ( like 4 or 5am ) to early afternoons / sometimes later so I end up being more of a somewhat low energy person when it comes to using my brain power. I will write when I can, when I have the motivation & energy to but I am usually always on Discord to plot / gush about things or just talk.

In addition to above, please do not rush me for replies or such. I prefer to give my partners good quality writing instead of choppy rushed writing. Depression & my adhd sometimes kicks my ass in addition to work so I can't always force it out. My memory however can be garbage & things slip from it a lot so I don't mind a reminder, being asked about a reply or if I perhaps forgot to like a starter etc etc. ♡

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My portrayal is my own. I do not take anything fanon / fandom related when it comes to my muses so I'd prefer no assumptions are made in regards to them or mentions as such. If there are any wanted clarifications or general muse questions then feel free to ask me. :3

Writing wise overall. I try to answer most asks that are given to me but sometimes if I can't conjure up a proper response / just am not feeling it then I will delete it. This is nothing against anyone personally, I don't like forcing my writing or giving poor quality replies. If you don't feel a thread, a starter I wrote OR something we are developing, please just tell me. We can restart something new or work things out some other way. I have no hard feelings in regards to this because sometimes what our muse wants / what we want or feel changes.

I am mainly plot driven as a blog. I prefer to plot interactions out when it comes to threads or just character relations in general since winging it usually doesn't work all that much for me or tends to die off easier. I don't mind random asks or unprompted asks overall however.

No godmodding, don't control my muse in your replies & please please communicate with me. While I am fine with naturally emerging plot developments, I do require big events ( character death, breakups, etc ) to have been discussed previously. I would also like to be kept in the loop when it comes to any character choices that will, if we have an ongoing dynamic, affect our interactions.

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In regards to affiliations or the such, I don't really list that here on my blog but you're more then welcome to do so for me. If you're a main listed on my blog then I practically consider you affiliated or the like but I don't expect my partners to do the same.

I am crossover friendly! I usually prefer it from material I am familiar with but I am always willing to dive into the unknown if I am given something to go off or able to use in order to research on my own.

If you ever are interested in exploring any sort of dynamic, feel free to hit me up in dms about it. I love being able to build things with other people but how things go will depend as well on my muses, they are not likely to engage into romantic relationships on a whim. Any ship would need to be developed and plotted. Your muse is welcome to have a crush on any of my muses, but those feelings may end up being unrequited. Please do not guilt trip me about this.

In regards to the above as well, some of my writing is done on Discord. I write both there as well as on Tumblr so sometimes the develop here will not overall always reflect it properly since some is done on Discord. On that note, if you ever want to write on Discord then I am happy to do so! :)

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[tjscollection]

Moved from HERE: @sir-huffman​

❝ It is. I apologize for the hassle it brings, but endure it another few weeks and then we can both go on our merry way. ❞

Huffman smiled as opened the door and let himself in. There was a chuckle in his voice as he brought in his small bag of instruments. Of course his eyes immediately looked over at the immortal, seeing how the other was fairing quite well and glad to see things were going as planned.

❝ How’s your arm and chest feeling? Have you been taking your medication or did you not need any of it the past few days? ❞

He started to questioning already. Shuffling through his bag as he wanted to get right to work. As much as he did enjoy spending one on one time with people…he was a knight and didn’t like to keep people for longer than they should.

“That isn’t what I meant...The last few weeks haven’t been unpleasant, if anything I hope that I haven’t been a hassle to the medical team since I am not a citizen of Mondstadt. I suppose that I was expecting to receive a quick ‘patch up’ and be sent on my way once I was able to walk unaided, I have been pleasantly surprised by how dedicated the medical team are to their patients wellbeing even if they aren’t Mondstadt born.”

Not like Dainsleif expected anything less from medical professionals within the nation of freedom, it was more like it had been too long since he allowed himself to stay in a city long enough to witness such professionalism being a common occurrence within the field of medicine.

“I had taken the prescribed medication as needed until yesterday, where my injuries don’t necessarily hurt badly any more but simply feels uncomfortable if I sit or lay in certain positions which I avoid now until I’ve recovered completely. I will leave my future treatment up to you, Huffman.” 

If Huffman saw something that he didn’t then Dainsleif would listen to his medical advice, his body may be immortal but maintaining the wellbeing of the vessel was still important to him and Dainsleif has never once claimed to be a medical professional... but only time will tell if Huffman’s examination finds anything alarming, all Dainsleif knows is that he is in better shape then he was when the two of them had met for the first time.

[reallyrandomtj]

First of all, I wish to apologize for lack/sporadic activity AGAIN.

IRL situations have distracted me a lot from even having enough energy to sit down at my computer to attempt to be on Tumblr for very long without a total distraction being something like Genshin Impact or Overwatch!

Doesn’t help that I wasn’t 100% satisfied of my muse list so this post is basically my attempt to make things easier on me muse wise. I am a little sad at some muses I felt necessary with removing but chances are the muses that remain are much louder than those I removed.

Muses Added:

Rosaria ( Genshin Impact )

Muses Removed:

Diluc Ragnvindr Arataki Itto Thoma Shiho Kimizuki ( Seraph of the End )

Current FULL Muse List: ( Under Read MORE )

Genshin Impact:

Female ~

Rosaria Jean Gunnhildr Lisa Minci ( Canon Divergent ) Meilu ( Female Zhongli - Canon Divergent ) Raiden Makoto ( Raiden Ei’s Twin Sister - Canon Divergent )

Male ~

Ayato Kamisato Dainsleif ( Canon Divergent ) Crepus Ragnvindr ( Canon Divergent ) Kaeya Alberich ( Canon Divergent ) Childe ( Tartaglia - Canon Divergent )

Others:

Female ~

Sorano Aguria ( Fairy Tail - Canon Divergent ) Yukino Aguria ( Fairy Tail ) Mei Terumi ( Naruto Shippuden )

Male ~

Hyorinmaru ( Bleach ) Itachi Uchiha ( Naruto Shippuden ) Crowley Eusford ( Seraph of the End )

To those tagged below... you get first priority of muse to plot a thread out if you are still interested in interacting with me and my muses. <3

@constellaris . @mysticallities . @lunaetis . @wisteriawishes . @changqwi . @historias-multorum

[scarletooyoroi]

HEAL :  for one muse to nurse the other back to health from a sickness or injury. {Dain doing some healing / purification work?}

Their encounter with the anomalies of the abyss has long since been realized as straits rife with danger. Power to erode, allowing even natural laws to seemingly melt as they managed to tear their sect of spatial rifts in the sky. Thoma’s experience with these encounters found themselves dreadfully growing, refining his spearmanship to dip deep into the chasm of banishing more wicked monstrosities. In the ever growing plateau of facing the unknown, perils and risks tucked into each fold were salivating at the opportunity to bring an abrupt end to those who dared to shed light within the dark.

Right now proved to be one such situation as fog smothered with an unknown power. This land, one scarred and grated by history’s past misgivings found itself becoming perfect nesting grounds for the wildlife of the abyss. The Fixer was well aware of the warnings in both the catalogue of reports and through Dain’s personal experience, but focusing endurance into these firsthand encounters was a whole different beast.

He gets it now, why so many soldiers writhed and roared in agony, why many went found themselves lifeless in terms of energy to the point of pale and sickly. At times, giving away entirely. Thankfully through the use of the Sacred Sakura many lives have been saved, but as for his current case? The light of a promising future found itself settled in the hands of another, someone who held a surprisingly mysterious ability of being able to serve as this corrosion’s counter effect.

Settling down in a primed sitting position as directed, Thoma takes advantage of such a situation to dive deep into the realm of his meditation. To stir forth the spirit finding itself plagued by this abnormality that lets it presence seethe like a virus. By tempering the spirit, compared to others, the valiant flames of his drive has radically slowed the corrosion’s pace. Steam found itself drifting from his body, yet, harmless to the touch or approach of Dainsleif’s hand as their power un-threads the malady. Despite the pain that shivers within his veins and blood, conviction keeps Thoma steady. “It’s just as you said... This strength of yours...”

"It’s sending it away.. like a gentle wave sweeping it from the shores.” It felt like the most apt way to describe it. The Twilight Sword’s power knew it’s opposition, how to neutralize it with a resolve that’s likely harbored far longer than the retainer could ever imagine. In some ways, it’s also an expression, a way to understand the type of persona Dainsleif is through this very energy. To experience rejuvenation that quietly cheers you up, to endure and triumph, this is what the blonde could perceive through the usage of his ki. To think amidst the crawling animosity of Tsurumi Island due to a living nightmare, such a nice sensation could be plucked upon this island.

“I can feel my strength returning..” His breathing was becoming less haggard by the second.

@reginrokkr

[tenebriism]

@pcrdiseseekers ;; S T A R T E R C A L L ;; DAINSLEIF .

The Bough Keeper is not one to mind his tongue. He never has been, even in the past when his life, and personality, had differed far greatly from present times. Yet, as he OBSERVES the Traveler in contemplative silence, gradually coming to learn more ABOUT him amidst the spontaneous encounters they have, from time to time, there's one inquiry he seems almost . . . wary of posing. Not for worry of an altercation--- Aether is level headed, REASONABLE, if nothing else, but such does not mean Dainsleif endeavors to upset him, all the same.

It may put into perspective a great many things he, presently, does not understand about Teyvat's cherished savior, though.

" Traveler. If I may, there is a question I wish to ask you. You are free to deny me an answer, if you so wish. " Dainsleif's eyes drift over, lingering, WATCHING Aether's expression for any hint of uncertainty, before he continues. " Why is it that you seem adamant on solving every problem you come across ? From that of a minor food delivery, to a region-wide crisis that could very well bring end to your life before you have even reunited with your sibling. Why, then, do you add to the weight upon your own shoulders if it does not benefit your search ? "

[noctuxcellus]

"Chained" || Dainsleif at Diluc? ( Dain probably just pinned Diluc against a wall with his hands above their head? Possibly before Diluc did something stupid that put his life in danger and Dain managed to catch in time. )

Send “Chained” to have successfully captured my muse for a thread

"Ugh--" He groaned as his arms screamed in agony. The position and bricks digging into him certainly didn't help. His back had hit the wall hard from when the man (nearly) tackled him. He wiggled and thrashed, glaring over the blond's shoulder as the fatui he targetted escaped into the night.

"Unhand me!" His wiggling intensified, but did nothing to the other man. "Release me this instant!" Hard glare returned to Dainsleif, snarling and baring his teeth. Sure, Diluc was strong-- one of the strongest fighters in Mondstadt-- But he still couldn't phase this man. And that only irritated the pyro user more. "Release me or I'll burn you to a crisp." Chest heaved as he panted-- from pain or adrenaline?

[ragnvindrknight]

✔ ( for Dainsleif? o: )

A quick and easy plotting guide Send me ✔ and I will bold my preferences for your muse! // @destinyrcigned​

My muse(s):

Do I know your muse(s): Yes as an acquaintance maybe? I met Diluc saw Dains for like 2 seconds in his tavern.

Setting: [ our verse ]  I think developing a verse in canon first would be great uvu Since Dains and Diluc has had 0 interactions but I also think they generally get along because they’re both calmer people with similar backgrounds in nobility and knightood, with Diluc being more selectively chaotic, although I’m not so sure if Diluc would like Dains if he’s from Khaenri’ah.

Pre-established relationships? depends on the relationship

Possible relationships: friends | classmate | co-worker | roommate | family, real or adopted | dating or blind date | married | friends with benefits | unrequited love | lending a hand | teacher - student | rivals | allies | partner-in-crime | enemies | protecter - guarded | business partners | spy - infiltrated | manipulator - manipulated | star-crossed | first meeting | other

I’m in the mood for: fluff | angst | horror | romance | humor | crime | hurt / comfort | action | supernatural | slice of life | crack | dark threads | light threads | any genre | multi-para | shorter para | one-line | any length | plotted threads | unplotted threads | other

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[yumenosakiacademy]

hot take but while most of the stuff in the boycottgensh!n tag, like xinyan’s backstory/her being described as scary looks-wise, sumeru, lack of darker charas (n the few there r r misrepresented [see: xinyan]) n the hilichurls thing r Legitimate n should b Acknowledged n talked abt n r Bad, some of the things r Reaching or hav some stuff behind it:

apparently flora’s original model was of an adult in the beta but they changed her to a kid n 4got to remove ulfr’s (tht 1 “p*do npc”) dialogue. also apparently as of a few days ago, his dialogue abt flora was removed, it seems? it took me 2 secs to look tht up bc i remembered smth was up w it. ppl rly dont do research huh.

the thing abt the voiceline where paimon n aether discuss if kaeya is lighter under his eyepatch n paimon says “what if ppl call him ‘pasty eye’!! tht’d a bad nickname” or w/e is just talking abt tanlines. they’re like “if kaeya has his eyepatch on 24/7 cuz we’ve never seen it taken off does tht mean he’d  hav an embarassing tanline in the shape of an eyepatch lmao tht’d make ppl laugh at him” (see the 6th point down for extra on this)

kaeya being described as “exotic” was ANOTHER odd translation by m!hoyos english staff (of fucking course) n has been addressed here in this twt thread. they meant he looks like a foreigner, basically, which makes sense as khaenriah is a special place tht isnt too like, known abt within teyvat (they also described dainsleif’s clothes as odd, iirc) so his clothes r prob a bit odd/special-looking to mondstadtians n, to quote the twt thread “he’s the only dark-skinned chara in a german-based region-- he looks like a foreigner.” the word in the og CN used was a word tht could apply to any1, n has been used by CN ppl to also just refer to americans in general b4. 

also iirc i’ve seen some ppl say it’s possible he could b south asian or smth? the webtoon n iirc a few others of his chibis portrays him as a bit darker but some other media of him just has him as a tan shade (see: his main art, bday art, kfc chibi, etc) so it’s like ??? is he black or darker asian or? there’s a possibility he’s just a Tanned Character, like the girl from nagatoro who isnt meant to be non-japanese she’s just tan from swim club but his webtoon/4koma appearances make tht seem like tht’s not Likely, but, at the same time, his main pose art n various other arts give off tht impression? like, it’s 50/50 w his art. in some he’s darker in some he’s just tanner. make of tht what u will.

there’s also the possibility tht diff artists (there r multiple who work on official gensh!n art) see him as different ethnicities hence the difference in skin shades. but idrk abt tht so tht’s just a possible speculation. i also cant remember all of his official arts n chibis so. yea.

but if he rly is just a “Tanned Character” tho then tht makes aether n paimons talk abt his eyepatch more reasonable bc it’d b the 1 area where he’d b Lighter due 2 no sunlight with which to tan it with.

“ugh look how much lighter xinyan is in her game model smh! [screenshot]” it’s the game’s Rly Fucking Weird Lighting System. the lighting gets rly bright a lot of the time n isnt the best lighting system ever but so long as ur in a place of decent lighting w a good angle the skin tones dont get fucked up as much. but certain angles rly can make skin lighter yes even for the already pale cast it makes their skin near fuckin paper white. dragonspine makes this worse by being light AND muting colors. some1′s already extracted the model’s data tho n shown tht xinyan’s model is the same skin color as her official art n there’s been other posted screenshots tht show she looks not as light in other areas of the world map n stuff. it’s Just The Lighting. this also goes for kaeya, n see the 4th point abt the whole debate abt his skin color bc he shows up lighter n darker in places idrk whats up w it.

while barbara’s fans r weird esp bc they’re mostly adults, idols all the time even irl have fanclubs n stuff. it’s just tht barbara has 2 constantly interact w them tht’s kinda iffy. but even arthur (is tht his name idrc) the megafan isnt like “huff huff i wanna touch barbara my idol my muse” he Does wanna try to do nice things for her bc hes a superfan but it *is* creepy n comes off tht way bc in his adoration of her he’s basically become a Stalker yikes. tht being said rabid fans is Typical, even if they r a bunch of adult guys. hell, a lot of idols in anime (tht arent Exclusively Idol Animes) hav the common gross stereotypical otaku fans who r usually adult guys who hav all their merch n shit. it’s a Trope. also the adult fans arent portrayed in a Good Light n every1 hates them in canon.

lisa, kaeya, n the perfume lady’s flirting r all fanservice. yea. don’t got much 2 say on tht. it’s Debatable if the travelers r minors tho esp bc they’re over 500 yrs old n im not going 2 get in2 tht.

[tjscollection]

*-slides across the floor like THIS gif-*

Its 5am ( can’t sleep, wide awake ) so I think its time to tackle some asks and drafts... I wanted to get a few things off my chest first.

I won’t be posting a Starter Call but if we are mutuals and have ideas of a thread between our muses PLEASE don’t hesitate to message me ( over Tumblr IMs or even Discord ) ... I’m always curious to see how creative people can be and adore being able to bounce ideas off someone equally interested.

Part of me wants to make a Shipping Call though!

My theme ( especially muse page ) is a MESS but I will tackle that once I’m caught up on threads that I owe and asks that I have received so here is some information that may help in my eventual full muse list ~

... Under Read More due to LENGTH ~ :D

Muses that are staying:

Dainsleif, Diluc, Kaeya, Lisa,  Childe, Zhongli, Thoma

Sorano Aguria, Cana Alberona, Gray Fullbuster, Loke ( Leo the Lion )

Walter Fitzroy ( Fuse )

Hyorinmaru

Mei Terumi

Crowley Eusford, Shiho Kimizuki 

Muses being removed:

Ganyu, Kujou Sara

Yukino Aguria, Erza Scarlet

Yoruichi

Itachi Uchiha

Muses being added:

Meilu ( Female Zhongli ) Raiden Makoto ( Raiden Ei’s sister ) Arataki Itto Crepus Ragnvindr

I feel like this line up will give me the best chance to start back on Tumblr the best way possible to avoid overwhelming anxiety.

... NOW Good luck to me with keeping on top of things!

[tenebriism]

@mercyburned : PLOTTED STARTER , DAINSLEIF / KAEYA ;;

This must be PUNISHMENT for his failures. For the fall of a people, a KINGDOM, he could not protect, as if the CURSE that burdened him was not more than enough of a painful reminder. Mondstadt is NOWHERE near this desolate pit of cursed history, yet the PRINCE he'd been watching over for nearly two dozen years stands but a handful of feet away from him, SILENT as they eyed these ailing hilichurls with the Traveler he THOUGHT he'd be journeying with solo.

" We should keep moving, " he urges, despite WISHING he could allow the rightful heir to the throne time to PROCESS what was, clearly, quite the impactful revelation. For as long as he could remember, he'd thought about what he would SAY to Kaeya, should a day come where they were able to meet, face to face, and yet . . . that day, now here and UNEXPECTED, has left him thieved of what to tell this man whose entire life was, in some ways, a lie.

This wasn't the time, OR the place . . . but, as he trailed at a notably favored position behind Kaeya, rather than the TRAVELER, watchful for anything that may tear asunder the remnants of yearning ATTACHMENT he possessed for the last, remaining Khaenri'an to walk Teyvat, he was thinking of ways to, finally, stop being cruelly DISTANT.

Kaeya deserved to know . . . and Dainsleif didn't want for much. Didn't ask, never pleaded, but this . . . Kaeya . . . he woefully needed, as that last symbol of HOPE he could cling to.

[tjscollection]

Me: Is on Hiatus Majority of my muses: “COME BACK. So we can love other muses!” Me: -_-;; ... why are all of you so damn loud? My muses: “Because we can ~” knife emote but lovingly Me: long sigh

Originally I was on HIATUS due to Australia’s SUMMER kicking my ass but that ended at the end of February ( March 1st was the start of Autumn ) and it has taken me like 9 days to figure out if I want to break my hiatus or stick with it until I have completed a move out of my home ( of 25 years ) into a new place with @constellaris to which I’m super excited about! But honestly I don’t know what to do? Do I have the brain power to come back completely ~

My intention is try catch up on drafts and see how I go mentally as Adelaide’s heat is somewhat the least of my concerns right now. I don’t know what I owe right now but I do have 6 threads saved in drafts:

@geoknight ( Noelle and Diluc thread ) @crownshattered ( Bennett and Kaeya thread ) @sir-huffman ( Huffman and Dainsleif thread ) @derreisende ( Lumine and Kaeya thread ) @malibvnghts  ( Ayato and Thoma thread ) @mcuntainbcrn ( Maggie and Lisa thread )

Obviously you’re welcome to let me know if you don’t have any interest in the thread or if you wanted to start fresh since the threads are somewhat ‘old’ due to my inactivity here BUT I will admit now that I am still interested ~

Consider my HIATUS ‘cancelled’ but I will be a little slow with things as I try figure some things out ( *-stares blankly at my theme information-* EEP ) but HI I have missed everyone and 

... My muses are SO LOUD... Help?

[tenebriism]

Oft he is not. WRONG, that is. Not to the extent that he simply believes himself to be all mighty and correct, but rather, he is well explored, well traveled, and well experienced in many a thing. Trauma and time have somewhat morphed into a deep understanding of a LOT of things others may not grasp, and provided him a wide range of perspectives on many things, as well.

Beyond that, he finds himself . . . curious, a lot more than he had been in his past life, especially in regards to the traveler he now converses with.

" A reputation as pure and solidified as yours has its benefits, but it comes laden in problems, as well. " Dainsleif had not been hailed a hero of many regions, back when he had been the knight captain of the royal guard, but he HAD worked hard enough to gain more than enough admiration and respect to somewhat understand Aether's position. It was not easy saying no to those in need, but there comes a time when one must be oneself FIRST. Else, it will be too late . . . and, then what ?

Ah, but he hadn't expected any level of thanks to be extended HIS way. Truthfully, Dainsleif believes he has done much of nothing, save for the occasional ( and oft unintentional ) collaboration. It gives him pause, for a moment, a reflective gaze cast down to his tea as he considers his response . . .

Does he promise to continue supporting the Traveler ? When, in reality, such an endeavor would be nigh impossible with where his OWN journey seems to be taking him ? Or, does he wave it off under the guise of simply deeming it in no need of a response ?

" I had not realized I had . . . helped you to any extent, but if you claim that my presence has, indeed, made your journey just a tad easier . . . then, I will take solace in that amidst my travels. " If nothing else, at least he hasn't lost the ability to HELP people.

Hm. Him and Aether truly were more alike than he'd initially realized.

limits had never been considered as of lately or more          like he didn’t imagine there came a moment to reject someone’s plead for help. There tend to arise some level of intel when the traveler aided others, even if it might be small in comparison. If there’s something the blonde had come to learn it was to be patient when searching for the answers. Time was the key to these mysteries in Teyvat, at least...that’s what his sibling stated during their past reunion. It wasn’t a pleasant encounter for Aether but he can sense some truth to her previous words. It won’t be long until his journey would reach its end, especially after traveling each nation to unravel the unknown god --- the workings of Celestia and why his twin suddenly took down this dark path. He couldn’t help feeling a small warmth about the other’s concerns over the outlander. Attempting to hide that saddened smile, he stared at the mug of tea with golden eyes reflecting its liquid. “...A few times I have tried to say my objective was encountering the archon of the nations I visited to ask a few questions. But there’s times when I can’t reject someone asking for my help, Dainsleif. Maybe it’s my own desire to prevent them from being ignored...or rather, experience the feeling of not being helped.” The male explained as if tying to the feeling of only relying on what little answers he could obtain. A reward was a reward, not to be measured in its profit as a wandering traveler. He tried offering this small comfort with dreams of being further apart from his sister.

“you...aren’t wrong, Dainsleif. I have considered the journey growing difficult as I continue forward. Every nation I’ve visited has requested my assistance, only from knowing who I am and my previous accomplishments. Sometimes...it becomes overwhelming.” A lengthy count had left Aether restless for a few nights, something he couldn’t admit to Paimon herself. His traveling companion didn’t deserve hearing the celestial being growing worn out. Everything happened for a reason, no matter if he didn’t understand why...or how it came to be. The blond became involved in a grander scheme of things or tugged into a civil war without his intentions --- what were the limits? Golden eyes faintly stare at the tea, later glancing back at the Bough Keeper with a gentle smile. “But I’m grateful I have companions like you to support me. I’ll consider in saying no when possible, Dainsleif and...it makes me happy that you’re worried about us both.” Hardly many would and he knew she’d be happy if she stood by his side.