#tighnari and cyno are protective dads

[embrose]

Cyno and Tighnari insisting upon tagging along with Collei on her trip to Mondstadt because they were worried about her and her acting like a sulky teenager about it is exactly the kinda family dynamic I needed and I have been blessed <3

[alk4li]

“HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE—

cyno, thoma, neuvilette, alhaitham, diluc, kaeya

what type of relationships you have with the genshin men? a serious relationship, situationship, fwb etc.

a/n: i rewrote this sm times cus i wasnt happy with how it turned out

SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP—

cyno

✧ ok i see him as such an amazing lover tbh

✧ would want to become a dad bc he thinks dad jokes are the next step towardsa higher level of comedic excellency

✧ tighnari begs you not to let this man have a child

✧ but despite knowing his job could endanger you, he trusts in your ability to protect yourself

✧ would randomly buy you trinkets that remind him of you bc hes usually away for so long

✧ he keeps a little box of momentos that he snagged from dates with you. it consists of things like tickets from events you both went to and seashells from the time you both went to the beach.

✧ will not shut up about invocation tcg

✧ almost went insane when you jokingly told him you didn't want to play invocation tcg with him

✧ when you do silly things he joins you without question

you laid down your living room floor with your hands outstretched towards the ceiling. you shut your eyes as you soaked in the feeling of the ceiling fan gently blowing wind. you heard a pair of footsteps approaching, eventually stopping next to you. you pry your eyes open to see cyno looming over you. "what are you doing?" he asked, gesturing to your limp figure. you prop yourself up on your elbows and stared back at cyno, "i wanted to feel like a leaf." you replied. cyno stared at you for a moment, before walking towards the windows. he reels the curtains back and shoves the window panels open, allowing a gush of wind in. intrigued, you stand up and watched as cyno began making his way back to you. "what are you doing?" you question cyno who was standing behind you now. cyno reaches under your arms and swiftly lifts you up, earning a shriek from you. "pretending that i'm a tree."

neuvilette

✧ probably a little busy for a relationship but tries to make it work

✧ i feel like befriending the melusines is a easy way into his heart lol

✧ you had a small interaction with neuvilette one day, probably bumping into him and he helped you onto your feet

✧ the melusines saw this and their minds started PLOTTING

✧ they bothered you and neuvilette every hour of the day for 2 months straight about a 'blind date'

✧ when you both finally agreed (the melusines lied to both of you that the other had agreed to get you to agree) you almost passed out when you realised who he was

✧ it worked out though, because now you're in his kitchen throwing apples at his head

✧ he gives out amazing advice too

✧ ah, what a man

standing at the entrance of the cafe, the melusines snicker and giggle. they nudge your calves, signalling you to enter. hesitantly, you step foot into the quiet cafe. you looked around, trying to find the guy the melusines have been trying to set you up with for the past 2 months. you nervously searched, looking for a man who was sitting by himself. when your eyes landed on a secluded seat by the windows, you almost fainted. with languid footsteps, you walked towards neuvilette, who had noticed you when you walked in. neuvilette stood and pulled out your seat, "have a seat," you gave him a small smile as he settled back in next to you. "i remember you, i bumped into you a few months back," neuvilette said, eyebrows raised in amusement. that's when an epiphany hit the both of you, "oh." he mumbled. "that's why the melusines kept pestering me," you giggled, taking note of a few colourful animal ears poking out from the nearby window. "well, let's at least entertain their wishes for a little." neuvilette nods at your request, flipping open the menu.

thoma

✧ 10/10 lover boy

✧ he wants a established relationship

✧ when he first confessed he was a MESS

✧ dreams of settling down with kids in inazuma with his lover.

✧ i feel like he would appreciate scenic dates more than dinners and shopping dates.

✧ he wants children in the future

✧ SUCH A FAMILY MAN

✧ he gets insecure about not being good enough for his s/o

✧ but he tries his best to build a future w you!

the streets of inazuma were lively and full of colour, the evening sun settling in the background. your footsteps blended in seamlessly with thoma's, with your hand laid comfortably in his callous palms. "ow-" a quiet voice rang behind you and thoma. shuffling is heard as you turn to see a child laying face down on the concrete pavement. releasing your hold on thoma, you stepped closer to the boy. soft hazel eyes looked back at your own, glistening in the light. a smile etched itself onto your face as you extend a hand towards the boy, he hesitantly takes it as you gently lift him onto his feet. "are you okay?" you ask. the boy shyly nods, a wince escapes his lips just as quickly. glancing down at his limped foot, a small gash on his knee starts bleeding. with swift movements, you grab a napkin to gently dab at his wound. spectating from behind was an awestruck thoma, something felt so comforting about the interaction. without a silver of doubt and unequivocally, "she is the one."

SITUATIONSHIP—

alhaitham

✧ this is a hill i will forever die on

✧ he's so rational.. would make a pros and cons list about dating

✧ definitely tells you "sorry, i love you but this will never work. you need someone who can be there for you."

✧ he thinks that with his work and your life, it would clash and create conflict

✧ whenever you argue about

✧ everyone has no idea what is going on, tighnari and cyno thinks he's dumb and kaveh thinks you're dumb

✧ kaveh doesn't understand why you stay with a prick like alhaitham

✧ he truly likes you but his heart will forever lie in his love for his study and craft.

✧ he wouldn't tell you to wait for him because he's calculated the optimal time for dating and it's undefined

✧ sadly, he will never have enough time for another lover

alhaitham's embrace flushed against your weary skin. his room sat too silent yet too loud. the only sound you heard was the gentle beating of althaitham's heavy heart. his hands cradles your own, "i don't understand why you keep distancing yourself," a raspy whisper falls from your lips. alhatham instinctively draws your body closer to his own, his face moves towards the valley of your neck. feathery light touches grazes your forearm. "this was what i was worried about. you would be unhappy with how absent i am," the words hang coarsely in the air, cold to the touch but burning in your heart. you breathed in sharply. “this is why a relationship would be a bad idea.”

anger rose in your throat, “that's different. you're absent now because you're choosing to avoid me. you’re being selfish.” breaking free from his embrace, you turn and pin your fiery eyes against his emerald ones. however, he could only reply with a solemn look, “the probability this will turn out well is zero,” he replied. alhaitham knows how probability works, it can never truly be zero, but it can also never be ensured that this would turn out well. alhaitham is just a man that wouldn't take that risk.

diluc

✧ this man has no time for lovers (and way too traumatised)

✧ but does the occasional fancy date

✧ the type to leave you hanging for 3 business days

✧ makes it up to you by buying flowers after realising his mistake

✧ all in all he doesnt see this as a long term thing, so dont get too disappointed

✧ but he also can't take the feeling of losing you because he can't stomach the idea of losing someone he loves

✧ it's a hot and cold goose chase

✧ you'll be a happy for a week then he ghosts you for another week

curling in the comfort of your couch, you sulkily wolf down a bag of snacks. it has been officially 72 hours since the last time you heard back from diluc. the red headed man had disappeared without a word three days ago. after a night out, with a promise to pick you up the next day. it has been well over the decided time, and diluc is once again, a no show! a loud knock is heard against your door, there's a silent pause before another loud bang was heard. you pull your weight and drag yourself to the door. in front, diluc stood, a rare display of panic in his eyes, a bouquet of flowers clumsily clasped between his arm. you slant against the door frame, disappointed eyes stare back at his. "im so sorry, i just got so caught up on works and," he uncharacteristically fumbles over his words, guilt eats away at him as he eyes your sunken and tired eyes. you nod, looking at your feet. "i figured," there's a moment of ghostly silence. diluc hesitantly reaches forward, lightly resting his palm on your shoulder, testing the waters. when you don't push him away, firm arms wrap around your head, pulling you into his chest. a chaste kiss on your forehead, diluc gently rubs your back, "i'll make it up. i promise."

FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS—

kaeya

✧ bsfr this man is too traumatised for love but would chase the adrenaline of it

✧ he doesn't want something a hassling as a situationship, no strings attached!

✧ he's still really cordial with you tho, treats you well

✧ buthonestly.. don’t get too attached or expect much, mans has been through the wringer of life

✧ lisa suspects something going on between you two but has no evidence to prove it

✧ amber just thinks you both are secretly dating

the feeling of kaeya’s rough arms clinging to your abdomen shakes you awake, suddenly realising that you’re wound up in his bed. again. the movement makes the male beside you stir, he groggily props himself up on his elbows, rubbing his temples, “morning, y/n. slept well?” a grin spreads across his face as he grabs and pulls you back onto the mattress. “great, actually. dreamt about monstadt without kaeya alberich,” you joke. kaeya rolled his eyes, gently punching your shoulder. “how awfully boring, who would accompany you to insufferable events then?” kaeya teases, poking at your sides. despite how domestic it all felt, deep down you both knew that by 12pm, these memories would slip into another void along with the other many escapades.

[a-998h]

Hey! It’s 🍉ANON! Hope y’all missed me!

Anyways, I was wondering if I could request again! Of course, if I’ve already requested something, don’t mind this one! Just put it to the side..Or whatever

I would like to request a Yandere!SAGAU + Teen!Reader

Basically, since it’s a (Platonic) Yandere, I think they would basically all coddle {Reader}

Like since they’re a God and all, they’re dressed in fancy attire- but the clothes are always to big on them or they’re made in soft colors, so the characters coo over how ‘tiny’ and ‘cute’ {Reader} is

And if any of them are designers, they make them cut outfits like poofy dresses or little suits and force them to wear it

Like {Reader} is like, “I’m a teen! And a GOD! I refuse to wear this!” But they still end up wearing it lol

And maybe the characters fighting for their attention and time, maybe becoming a little too aggressive towards each other.. Maybe even threatening others to stay away from {Reader}..

Or! Or, if they talk about their family before they were transported, the characters engrave that into their brains basically and try to act like their them, or get upset that they mention that and say how they’re their ‘new family’

Anyways, I’ll make this short so I’ll end it here! Also, you as a writer truly inspire me every time you take my requests! Maybe one day I’ll be brave enough to post my ideas on my own online.. Thank you!

Sincerely, 🍉ANON

🍉ANON Thank you for the compliment, and I'm looking forward to the day you grce Tumblr with your writing!

Yes, Reader is coddled to high heaven. The archons have had unoffical custody court over you. With some math done by Neuvillette, each archon/ region gets equal time with you. You're a young human and young god, so everyone thinks you need protection from everything. There are different types of coddling that you experience, all based on the type of platonic yandere the character is.

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Mom Types: these platonic yanderes will now act like your new mom. They are strict, caring, and will make sure you become well rounded if it's the last thing they do. While there is variety in the parenting styles among these yanderes, there is still a common thread between them.

(Jean, Eula, Xianyun, Ningguang, Raiden Ei, Kujo Sara, Kokomi, Faruzan, Dehya, Arlecchino, Clorinde, Chiori, Chevreuse)

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Dad types: These types will be the best dad they can. They're protective over you, ready, willing, and able to fight anyone for you. They pull double duty as best friend, and guardian. They're strict when you need to be, but sometimes you can flutter your eyelashes to make them bend to your will. Agian, there are different parenting styles between each yandere.

(Neuvillette, Wriothesley, Alhathiam, Gorou, Kazuha, Baizhu, Zhongli, Albedo, Diluc)

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Uncle Types: These are the characters who are too irresponsible to be dads. They are the ones that help you cause small scale mayhem, while also making sure you have fun. They'll teach you street smart things, and are more lenient platonic yanderes

(Kaeya, Venti, Itto, Heizou, Cyno, Tighnari, Kaveh)

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Aunt Types: These are the characters who are the gender bend version of the uncle types, with a more caring side.

(Navia, Emile, Candace, Nilou, Nahida, Shinobu, Yae Miko, Beidou, Yelan, Shenhe, Yanfei, Ganyu, Keqing, Mona, Lisa, Rosaira)

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Cousin Types: These are the characters who are cousin like in the way you two interact. There is not a sibling bond, but there is a ride or die bond. This platonic yandere will keep you out of trouble for a price, while helping cause problems.

(Amber, Noelle, Fiscal, Mika, Xiangling, Xinyan, Hu Tao, Yun Jin, Sayu, Kirara, Dori, Wanderer, Layla, Charlotte)

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Big Brother Types: These platonic yanderes are your big brothers now, no, there is no arguing with them about this. They well care for you, being soft and kind is their thing. But, they will keep a tight leash on you if you even thing of doing anything dumb or they see a threat to you.

(Lyney, Fremient, Sethos, Ayato, Thoma, Gaming, Xiao, Xingqiu, Chongyun, Childe, Razor, Bennett)

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Sibling Types: These platonic yanderes are like the big brother yanderes. Kind, soft, and willing to protect your and your innocence. When it comes to spending time with them, there is mire dress up than you'd probably like.

(Klee, Diana, Barbara, Qiqi, Yaoyao, Ayaka, Yoimiya, Collei, Lynette, Furina, Sigewinne)

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The mom and dad types dress you in fancy clothes, finding it cute how big they are on you. Whenever you try and argue about wearing the fancy clothes, the mom and dad types use their authority voices, the aunt and uncle types use bribery, and the sibling and cousin types uses a mix of puppy dog eyes and bribery.

They is a lot of rivalry. Different sets of sibling are at each other's throats, the cousin and sibling types are usually at odds. Some mom and dad types bicker while the aunt and uncle types compete with each other and the mom and dad types. It's a mess you're always caught up in, and it's is never fun.

If you mention anything good about your family back home, the respective type of platonic yandere will try and copy that behavior. If you mention anything bad, they'll avoid that behavior like the plague

[fallingdownhell]

Masterlist!

Finally able to finish this. This will now be the tagged post on my blog.

Rules for requests and what I write can be found here!

Genshin Impact

SFW Posts

Someone talking down on you

Of broken Promises Part 1 Part 2

Kaeya (x Reader): Decisions to be made Part 1

A price to be paid (Genshin man asking "Who hurt you")

Sweet, sweet Revenge (Cheating!Diluc x Vindictive!Reader)

your best friend trys to make them dump you

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Headcanons about Anemo users as a "pseudo family"

Comfort headcaonos (Alhaitham + Kaveh)

Headcanons about Sumeru Men with a writer s/o

Poly Cyno x Reader x Tighnari comfort

Headcanons on Poly Relationship with Diluc and Childe

Thoma comfort for academic stress

Fluff relationship headcanons (Diluc; Kaeye; Tighnari; Wanderer)

Cyno with a s/o that also tells dad jokes

Headcanons on Poly Relationship with Ayato and Kaeya

Anemo man when they wake up before you

Taking care of sick Tighnari

Hurt/Comfort when you get into an argument with them about their work (Albedo; Cyno; Alhaitham; Kazuha)

Part 2 (Tighnari; Wanderer; Heizou)

They listen to you sing in the shower (Cyno; Tighnari; Alhaitham; Kaveh)

You pluck their "first grey hair" (Itto; Kaveh; Zhongli; Kazuha)

Genshin men dealing with separation anxiety (Xiao; Wanderer; Tighnari; Diluc)

Water dragon s/o (with Diluc; Xiao; Zhongli; Ayato)

pampering them with a massage (Childe; Xiao; Zhongli)

adopting Collei with Tighnari

You ask them "Do I look fat?" (Cyno, Wanderer; Kaeya)

walking in on them cheating on you (Ayato; Heizou; Kazuha; Gorou)

your reaction on someone talking down on your partner (Diluc; Kaeya; Alhaitham; Zhongli)

Genshin men forgetting your birthday (Diluc; Kaeya)

Part 2

Cyno x Reader x Tighnari long time pen pals getting together

Genshin men when they find out your sister is the favoured child (Heizou; Thoma; Alhaitham)

Part 2 (Kaeya; Dainsleif; Baizhu)

Part 3 (Wanderer; Xiao; Tighnari)

drunk reader complimenting the Sumeru boys (+ Wanderer)

Kazuha, Heizou and Venti comforting a reader who feels neglected

Alhaitham and reader teasing Kaveh

Reader kissing them since the boys are oblivious to flirting (Cyno; Tighnari; Kaveh; Alhaitham)

The boys are getting protective when someone is flirting with you (Tighnari; Cyno; Kaveh; Xiao)

both Diluc and you forgot about your birthday

when you forget to wear your glasses to school (Alhaitham; Kaveh; Tighnari; Cyno)

Alhaitham, Kaveh; Kaeya and Zhongli getting hugged from behind by their s/o

you falling asleep on their shoulder (Scaramouche; Kazuha; Kaveh; Alhaitham)

Kaveh and Alhaitham getting a massage from you (SFW)

Dragon!Reader with Archons platonic headcanons

Dancing in the rain with Kaveh and Alhaitham

Tighnari with a Shinobu Kocho like s/o

Sumeru boys (+ Wanderer) with a people pleaser s/o

getting into an argument about your strength (Xiao and Wanderer)

drunk reader complimenting Xiao, Diluc and Thoma

Kaeya, Diluc, Zhongli and Childe finding out Reader has a Delusion

Calling them "Teyvats beauty king" (with Itto, Thoma, Kaveh and Wanderer)

hugging a Chibi Plushy of them (with Kaeya, Childe, Cyno and Kaveh)

Ayato x Reader (Hanahaki AU; hurt/no comfort)

Cyno and Tighnari crushing on reader who's Kaveh's younger sibling

revealing your toned/trained body to them for the first time (Childe; Alhaitham; Kazuha)

poly Relationship Headcanons with Alhaitham and Kaveh

panicing after hearing the boys argue with someone else (Diluc; Kaveh; Ayato)

comforting Reader after a nightmare (Diluc; Kaeya)

the boys reaction to reader getting shrunk (Sumeru Boys + Wanderer)

poly relationship headcanons between Childe x Baker!Reader x Ayato

Characters with a Reader who has crazy good luck (with Itto; Cyno; Zhongli; Kaveh)

Characters with a vampire!Reader (Diluc; Neuvillette; Heizou)

breaking up with them (Aether; Kaeya; Dainsleif)

characters defending you (Cyno; Dehya; Childe)

Reader with selective mutism; comfort (with Xiao and Alhaitham)

best friends get jealous on Valentine's Day (Tighnari; Cyno; Alhaitham; Kaveh; Wanderer)

asking if you would choose them or the world (Neuvillette; Diluc; Kaeya; Zhongli)

headcanons about boyfriend Cyno

calling them by their full name (Kazuha; Diluc; Ayato; Kaeya)

NSFW Posts

Xiao x female reader Smut -> MINORS DON'T INTERACT

You sit on their face (Tighnari; Heizou; Xiao; Dainsleif) -> MINORS DON'T INTERACT

Going through a rut without you (Gorou; Tighnari; Itto) -> MINORS DON'T INTERACT

Yoimiya x female reader smut -> MINORS DON'T INTERACT

Zhongli x female reader first time smut -> MINORS DON'T INTERACT

Puppy!hybrid!reader with an early heat (Zhongli; Diluc) -> MINORS DON'T INTERACT

Wanderer comforting reader who is scared to orgasm -> MINORS DON'T INTERACT

Breakup Sex (with Kazuha; Diluc; Neuvillette) -> MINORS DON'T INTERACT

Sub!Neuvillette x Dom!Fem!Reader -> MINORS DON'T INTERACT

Demon Slayer

SFW Posts

Inosuke Headcanons

Headcanons on their reaction to you getting seriously hurt (Rengoku; Tengen; Giyuu; Tanjirou)

Vanitas no carte

SFW Posts

Reader punching someone that disses Noé and Vanitas

Vanitas and Noé comfort you after a nightmare

Vanitas x female!flower dragon! reader headcanons

cutting your nails after seeing your scratch marks on their back (Vanitas; Noé) (suggestive)

When you're seriously injured (Vanitas; Noé)

spoiling Vanitas and Noe´ with a feast on their birthday

[jymwahuwu]

What would the yans (cyno tihnari) be as dads towards their respective children? Would they love their children or see them as a symbol of their darlings belonging to them?

tw: yandere, (implied) forced pregnancy

Cyno and Tighnari love them from the bottom of their hearts. They are good dads!!

First is Cyno, from this windblume you can get some background information about him (err windblume spoiler, please play it first if you haven't) - He was adopted, protected and taught by a scholar, avoiding being a test subject. He even thinks that Lisa should be considered the older sister in the family because they are taught by the same professor. And he values his sibling relationship with Tighnari, Collei.

We can see that Cyno actually craves family connections and affection because he lost that from the beginning. He regards the little babies in his arms as his treasures, their kin in the world 🥺 he loves them without a doubt and has always protected them (and taught them how to play TCG). Sometimes, it can be a little overprotective. This of course also means a connection with you, a precious connection with you.

Then there's Tighnari - we've seen a lot of scenes where he takes care of people, but he doesn't treat them like family. The real family is with you, Cyno and Collei. He wanted a family from the very beginning, for him this is the happy life. He can teach them about caring for their fox tails and fur (and yes, applying plant-based waterproofing oil), teaching them about the forest and nature.

Of course...pregnancy is one of the ways they keep you, and watching your belly swell with their babies fills their hearts with joy. Just doesn't mean they don't love their babies.

[idyllic-affections]

Ok so I’ve seen you do dad Kaveh and Pantalone, but what if Cyno and/or Tighnari (they are a old married couple prove me wrong) adopted a (another) child? Have I nice day/night <3

fatherly duties.

summary. what is cyno like as a father?

trigger & content warnings. no applicable warnings.

tropes, pairings, fic length, & other notes. fluff. dad!cyno & reader. 0.6k words. they/them pronouns for reader.

author's thoughts. hello dear! i went with cyno for this particular post simply because i haven't really touched on what cyno would be like as a parental or otherwise male familial figure in any of my posts yet. i've done tighnari and kaveh as dads, but have never really talked about what cyno would be like as a father c: i projected all of my father issues onto this post LMAOOO

i personally think that cyno would be a slightly more strict father than some of the other sumeru characters.

he's not strict to the point where his child would not be able to trust him. he does not create a child that feels the need to lie and hide things from him. archons know he would never forgive himself if the child he loved so dearly was afraid of him to the point where they felt the need to be dishonest with him.

no, he does not raise a child like that. rather, cyno raises a responsible child who's first thought upon getting into trouble would be "i need to tell my dad" instead of "my dad is going to be so mad at me."

sure, he'll scold them if they get into trouble, especially trouble that could have been avoided, but punishing them for it? that's generally out of the question. they've likely already suffered the natural consequences of their actions. they don't need any more punishment than that.

he refuses to parent his child with fear.

he does not want terrified obedience. he wants genuine trust and respect. scaring his child into obedience would not create the respect he seeks.

cyno's coworkers probably think he's the cruelest, most emotionally unavailable father to ever exist LMAO

contrary to popular belief, cyno is neither of those things.

he's the kind of dad to cherish the moment rather than obsess over how that moment might impact their future. some fathers get angry when their child is resting during times they could be doing work. cyno does not. some fathers think that enjoying time with their children is a waste because said children could be doing work in that time. cyno does not.

i like to think he would encourage his child to go to the akademiya, but wouldn't push it. their value as his kid is not determined by academics or academic ability. if they don't want to go? cool. if they want to go? also cool, he'll just encourage them to be very careful and tell them to make sure that their classes don't consume their entire life.

after all, an excess of desire is a dangerous beast that needs to be tamed. cyno knows very well that this also applies to academics.

he will not raise his kid to believe that the pursuit of knowledge is more important than them as a person or more important than their health—mental, physical, or otherwise.

oh yeah, also...

bro makes ALL the dad jokes. he has told every single terrible dad joke imaginable.

he thrives on seeing his kid smile, even if they're laughing at how awful his jokes are rather than because they actually find the jokes funny. he just loves their smile.

he totally would teach his kid to play tcg

^ imagine if they beat him effortlessly during their first time playing LMAO

i think cyno would sometimes take them along with him on his nighttime desert strolls. he's fond of the desert, the place he hailed from; he would very much like it if his child could appreciate its beauty as well.

he is very protective. that's a given, i think.

"you're not dating anyone until you're 30" kind of vibes HSKRJHBKJSS

he's only joking, believe it or not. he's fine with his kid dating, but as i mentioned, he is very protective; if their partner turns out to be an asshole...

well, cyno would not take that lightly.

don't fuck with his kid.

he does not tolerate that kind of thing. his child is probably the most precious thing in his life. as their father, their parent, it is his responsibility to protect them and shield them from the many dangers that teyvat has to offer.

and believe me, protect them he will.

please consider reblogging, it helps me out quite a lot!

[sarahsartistportfolio]

What I imagine our children to be like/Genshin fathers <3

Notes: Completely self indulgence. Technically self ship? Can be read sagau or just traveler!me. Basing this mostly on vibes, I'm still lacking knowledge on a lot of characters personal quests and insights. Very very tempted to draw some of the children. Would you wanna see that?😊

Lyney- One boy and one girl. Birth order doesn’t matter. I could also see him very much adopting. Maybe our third child is an adoptee. And yes he is including them in his magic acts Lyney darling where did the toddler go? Hm? What do you mean say the magic word and he'll reappear??!!

Cyno- One boy. Looks just his father. Child is quite and has a very calm temperament. Most well behaved child ever. All the other parents are jealous. For sure teaches his son how to protect himself and others when he’s older.

Childe- Twins, one girl and and boy. A mix of brown hair like me and bright red hair like their dad. Freckles too. If we decide to try again it’s another set of twins lol.

Heizou- Two little girls. 3-5 years apart. Omg he babys them so much. Spoils them rotten.

Zhongli- Just one little girl. She looks a lot like her father but has my eyes. Inherits archon power so she is a little dragon herself. Has a name referencing a flower or jewel like Jade or Amethyst. She's the ideal daughter when she's a young adult.

Ayato- Three boys. Oldest 10 years old, middle 8, youngest 5. And they are a menace. The biggest trouble makers. They did not inherit their father’s calm demeanor. They behave well enough in front of Ayato but left alone...chaos.

Wanderer- A single little girl who Scara is secretly so soft for. Outwardly and mostly in the early stage of fatherhood treats the child pretty indiffrently in public. But behind closed doors cuts the crust off the bread for his daughter and lets her braid his hair.

Venti- One son who has my hair color but still carries Venti’s teal color gradient. Venti is really clueless on how to care for a newborn but as soon as the baby starts to babble and become mobile he becomes surprising a really good dad. In true god of freedom fashion lets the toddler wonder around barefoot outside ! Venti sweetie your baby's about to eat a worm go get em!!

Kaveh- Oldest a boy, middle a girl, and youngest a boy. Actually very deicated to his family, gives him a reason to get up in the morning. When his child needs attention he sits them on his lap while he (trys) to work at his desk, giving the toddler a paintbrush to play with.

Tighnari- Four children. Hmm maybe two girls and two boys? All of them have fox ears and tails. Mix of them looking more like me and more like Tighnari.

[makelemonade]

my random Genshin headcanons

Ayato

-u guys can’t tell me that Yae and Ayato aren’t secretly pranksters and that their constant victim is Thoma and when he’s caught in the prank the two will CACKLE

-Ayato def gets high with itto and Kazuha when he isn’t busy

-ayato treats sayu like Ayaka too just with a lot more care cuz she’s younger

-speaking of Ayaka he will always give her a kiss on the forehead no matter what like bitch ur my lil sister get the fuck over here

-he secretly really appreciates itto and wants to get closer with him as a friend cuz he’s the first person who doesn’t treat him all fancy smancy

-ayato will forever hide Kazuha even if his life depends on it

-he also supplies Kazuha with some…plants.

-anyway onto x reader headcanons

-he def pranks u sometimes with Yae but the both of them will start RUNNING when you yell his name

-you’ll walk in to find Ayato, Itto and Kazuha absolutely STONED and lecture them abt doing it somewhere slightly public 

-sayu is ur child ur not changing my mind

-the real reason Ayato can always find Sayu is acc through you like let’s say you find her sleeping in a tree one day but you can’t get her so you call Ayato and he puts you on his shoulders to grab her

-sayu is always asleep in a tree I feel like she’s jus special like that

Alhaitham 

-he and dehya r secretly bsfs

-they’ll acc spar a lot with cyno cuz all three of their fighting styles r very similar

-he is a MAD SHIT TALKER y’all ain’t changing my mind

-he’ll probably accidentally go on a whole rant about kaveh to Cyno whenever they cross paths and he won’t even realize and he’ll be a lil embarrased but cyno just finds it funny

-him and dori will meet up randomly, shit talk everyone they hate and then go back to living life

-dori and him give me like brother and sister vibes??

-just imagine a family reunion and it’s like him, dori and kaveh

-it would be HELL LMAO

-anyway haitham x ready time ?!

-he gives me never been in a relationship vibe but he’s def hooked up with sm1 before

-I havé à feeling he also knows Lisa (they were prob the HOTTEST students in the Akademiya)

-him, Lisa and cyno were def a trio seeing as cyno knew Lisa and they were friends

-anyways with u and Alhaitham, he’s not good with relationship crap because ur his first relationship

-he might even ask nahida for help since yk she’s a lil knowledge god and she’ll know everything

-nahida wont even give advice where it’s like be this type of boyfriend instead she’s like a “be yourself” person and he doesn’t have the heart to break it to her that’s not what he asked

-this is when bsf Dehya comes in!!

-guys I said this in the bday headcanons (if y’all read it) but if he doesn’t see u for a long time and you reunite after a while, HE WILL PICK U UP AND TWIRL YOU AROUND WJDNWJFJE

Cyno + Tighnari

-okay so I imagine that these 2 started out not liking each other

-they were both like complete opposites but then cyno cracked a joke once and tighnari was like “nah WTf”

-he invited Cyno that same night and they acc became best friends and if you’d like to imagine it then lovers after

-when cyno overheard abt collei in mondstadt he HAD to go over even if he didn’t know her

-the fact cyno basically kinda saved her makes me so happy I don’t even know why

-he was there for her throughout the whole aftermath and took her all the way to sumeru to heal? JUST FOR HER

-HE’S SO DADDY (literal)

-him and tighnari def r protective over collei (dads struggling fr)

-Cyno and tighnari x reader (yes poly)

-you are ALL parents to collei

-tighnari is the housewife.

-if ur a forest ranger then they are very protective over u and collei

-if ur an Akademiya student like them then don’t be shocked when they shove a list into ur face full of groceries

-There’s a voice line abt kaveh that I HAVE to talk abt here

-kaveh gets invited over to dinner right

-and he talks NON stop abt Alhaitham

-and tighnari apparently told cyno that everything Kaveh says is funnier than his jokes

-cyno will kaugh bht he’s CRYING inside

-you banish tighnari to the couch that night (for 15 mins until Cyno wants him back)

-collei had her childhood taken away from her so even now she’s basically a little girl still

-if she has a nightmare she goes straight to you

-tighnari will lwokey be pissed cuz it used to be HIM she’d go too

-cyno is fucking dead asleep 💀

[quimichi]

Just some random genshin thought and this is the best time to say it;

You know how Cyno, Tighnari and Collei are basically a family (whether you ship Cynari or just view them as brothers). And now imagine Collei growing older and attending the academia going through all these stereotypical teenage dramas like having her first crush or attending student party and such. I just can't get the thought out of my head that Cyno would def turn into protective dad mode, like imagine this:

Cyno once again visits Ghandarva Vile to have dinner with Tighnari and Collei

C: "Where's Collei by the way? Is she not eating with us this evening?"

T: "No, she is out with this boy from her darshan and-"

C: "SHE IS OUT? WITH A BOY"

T: "yeah? Where is the problem? They have been friends for a while and he helps her studying for the academya when I am not available-"

C: "I DON'T THINK YOU UNDERSTAND THE GRAVITY OF THIS SITUATION! COLLEI IS OUT ON HER OWN AND ON TOP OF THAT WITH A BOY"

T: " Cyno... Collei is not a little girl anymore, she turned 18 this year and she is capable of taking care of herself. Let her go out and experience her youth while she still has the opportunity. Besides, shouldn't you be glad that she now has people other than us that care about her?"

C: "YOU MEAN THEY ARE ALREADY TOGETHER?!"

And it could just go on like that with either two endings:

1. Cyno now is even more protective of Collei than ever (dad mode)

2. Cyno and Colleis boyfriend (suprise suprise) get along well for both having the same humor and liking TCG

A bit long ik... sorry and have a great day xD

Nah cause Cyno is so openly protective its scary--he definitely scared many away and would always say "if they're scared, then it's not meant to be anyway"

And Tighnari is just always like 😮‍💨 fed up mom

[zhongrin]

coughs i mean you're not wrong mom 👀 (ngl i wouldn't mind cyno or lyney giving me playful noms from time to time since both of them have fangies too hehe)

smirky fangie dad hehehe >:3 ohh yk speaking of his dragon form, imagine his tail just coiling around your leg or waist so he can pull you in for a kiss or yk, as a show of protection

or like does he ever give you playful noms? :0

arle and xianyun are good mother figures! if anything they're more like aunts to me. but i think you and dad are too (i'm partial /aff) and tbh im happy i get to call you mom :> /gen

(i steal uncle haitham's headphones when he's not looking-)

eheheh anyway back to cats (they are all squishable). have you tried giving them catnip or yarn before? :0 if not then i'm likely to pick any of them up like they're noodles >:3

actually yes i would like a camera

(this is so late violet i'm sorry hsldfjksldf)

nibbles are a form of love i say!!!! normalize nibbling on your parter affectionately!!!!

sobbing i think about this all the time.... i mean chinese dragons are pretty much a long noodle beast??? he's either my little scarf or he could literally just. wrap himself around me. it's the cutest thing ever ueueue but yes in his half-dragon form when his tail is out, i think there are lots of tail shenanigans that ensues hehehe

affectionate nips // giver: zhongli (mating bites mating bites mating b-/smacked), wriothesley (whenever i tease him and call him a puppy) // receiver: al haitham (begrudgingly puts away his book when i bite him bc he knows it's a sign of me wanting attention)

fathering mother and mothering mother respectively hsdlfjksldj mom goals fr fr....

(al haitham to cyno and tighnari, exasperated: "control your cat." /silly)

omgggg i actually have not.... i heard catnip makes them all eepy??? or is it the opposite hahahah (cries in never owning a pet cat before)

ready, set- clickclickclickclickclickclick/smacked

[janyxbeloved]

I'm posting my silly headcanons

Here's an introduction to my genshin au, yes it's modern but I may have interpretated a few things, first of all, it's known as Modernized magic au (Acronym: MMAu)

Next hcs: Nationalities!

To start off, Venti, Zhongli, Ei & Makoto, Nahida, Furina, Murata, Tsaritsa and other god-like characters are all disguised as humans. (Makoto lives in this au)

The Fatui is the mafia for this au.

Sandrone and Dottore are related. (Uncle and niece) (Fun fact: Dottore got arrested for physical violence because he protected Sandrone)

Alrecchino and Eula are twin sisters.

Arlecchino has Spock/elf ears.

Xiangling, Xingqiu, Xu and Yelan are all siblings! (Xu is an npc but I gave him a vision, I see them as siblings)

Xiangling and Xingqiu are twins. (You cannot convince me to change this, I looked at their splasharts.)

Klee and Albedo are biological siblings. (Sue me.)

Sayu is 11 years old but she's in the eighth grade. (She's a smart kid/naturally gifted)

If there's a school play, you can always count on YunJin to operate it and it will always go according to plan.

Freminet had no friends, not until he was approached by Dori, who said she could pair him up with compatible people.

Lyney, Lynette and Freminet were all part of a travelling circus, which meant they were homeschooled by Caesar. (If you saw or played Lyney's story quest, you'd know who Caesar is, and yes, they're all biologically related in this au.)

Layla and Collei love to tease Bennett and Razor about their relationship.

Chongyun fell first but Xingqiu fell harder.

Aloy knows that Tartaglia's real job isn't a teacher. (They're siblings for a reason)

Aloy doesn't like being thrown in the dark, so when she was young, Tartaglia would often give her the attention she needs, despite the fact she was in elementary and he was in highschool, Teucer didn't mind anyway. (I feel bad for saying this since Aloy is neglected in game as well)

Furina(Focalors) had always loved Venti(Barbatos), after he "ascended" to Celestia, she believed she could never find him again... Well, she was wrong, she did find him.

Xinyan always thought why Lyney always had a face of guilt when they discuss about falling from high places. Maybe a bad memory?

HuTao watches over Qiqi since they're both adopted by Baizhu, HuTao always makes sure that Qiqi is close by or guarded by her best friends.

Kujou Sara is infertile so she adopted Bennett and YaoYao with Arataki Itto

Tsaritsa, Sucrose, Xiangling, Bennett, Dori and Diona are the student council.

Mika is a transmasc, he transitioned when he was young.

Freminet has a spade on his face as a birthmark, like his brother and sister.

Paimon, Lumine and Aether are all siblings. (I adore it when people give the three the sibling dynamic, they share a braincell.)

Chongyun has a yandere-ish side he won't show Xingqiu.

Tighnari adopted Collei and Razor before he married Cyno. (Cyno met Nari through Nilou, so technically, Cyno is a dad-dad, not stepdad.)

Nilou is the rich aunt and she places work before love so y'all know damn well she spoils her neice and nephew. (I love aroace Nilou)

Cyno and Nilou are siblings.

Arataki Itto and Kuku Shinobu are half-siblings. (Itto is about 4-5 years older than Shinobu. Itto's mom died so his dad remarried and then Shinobu came into the world, and Itto was protective of her during their highschool years)

Gaming and Chongyun are twin brothers. (Chongyun is the introvert and Gaming is the extrovert)

[pocket-luv101]

Bigger Than The Whole Sky || CynoNari Songfic

Fandom: Genshin Impact Ship: CynoNari

Summary: Tighnari has a miscarriage. (CynoNari)

A/N: warning for mpreg and miscarriage with hurt/comfort afterwards.

Tighnari sat on a fallen tree and nervously watched the path for Cyno to arrive. He sent him a letter and asked him to meet him under the statue of the Dendro Archon. He lost track of how much time had passed while he waited and recited what he would tell Cyno. In his mind, he repeated the words a thousand times yet it still felt unreal to him. To keep his fingers from shaking, he idly twirled his purple belt around his finger. Then, he rubbed his hand over his stomach.

“Tighnari?” The sound of his name startled him slightly. Usually, he would be able to hear someone approach him but he had been lost in thought. He turned to Cyno standing behind him. Cyno kept one hand behind his back as he leaned over Tighnari. “I tried calling your name a few times but you wouldn’t answer. Your face looks a little pale. Are you okay, Nari?”

“I’m not sick.” He said when he placed his hand on his forehead. His answer was short and Cyno could hear that there was more he didn’t tell him. The letter he wrote to him was also vague. He couldn’t help but feel concerned. Tighnari wouldn’t send him a letter while he was in the middle of an investigation unless it was for something important.

His forehead felt cool and Cyno was glad that he wasn’t sick. He knew Tighnari would sometimes ignore his own health when protecting people or the rainforest. His conviction could only be rivalled by how reckless and prideful he was. Those aspects of Tighnari’s personality made Cyno fall in love with him. He scratched his tall ear and noticed how stiff he was. He joked to help him relax: “Do you remember when I bought Collei to you? Our family is going to get bigger again.”

“How did you know I was pregnant? I only found out this morning and I haven’t told anyone about the baby yet.”

After his outburst, they both fell silent. Tighnari watched Cyno for his reaction and different emotions passed over his face. He opened his mouth a few times but no words left him. It slowly became clear that the news was a surprise for him. Cyno took out the cat he had been hiding behind his back. “On my way here, I found an injured cat. I thought I should take it to you and… You’re pregnant?”

He repeated the words in disbelief. Tighnari nodded. When they first started dating, he told him that he could become pregnant because his ancestors, the Valuka Shuna, were blessed by Greater Lord Rukkhadevata. He thought they were careful enough during his heats but he became pregnant. After spending hours thinking of how to tell him, he unintentionally blurted it out.

“I need to confirm it with a doctor but I’m certain. My symptoms match the early stages of a pregnancy. I think I’m three weeks along because that was when my last heat was. We talked about having a baby since Collei is growing up but neither of us expected it to be so soon. I need to talk to the Forest Watchers about my maternity leave and�� Dear Archons, Cyno, why are you so quiet?”

He realized that he was rambling while Cyno continued to stare at him in shock. Fear settled into his stomach that he would say he wasn’t ready for a baby. As the General Mahamatra, his work was dangerous and he needed to travel. They planned to have a baby once both of their careers settled down and they had more time to raise a family. “Are you happy?”

Cyno placed the cat on the tree trunk and then knelt in front of Tighnari. He lovingly brushed his bangs from his green eyes. “I hope they have your eyes. I love you so much, Tighnari. My puns are officially dad jokes now.”

Tighnari didn’t know if it was the hormones affecting him but a torrent of emotions overwhelmed him: love, relief and joy. Those emotions formed as tears and Cyno wiped them away. The moment he felt his warm touch, he threw himself forward into Cyno’s chest and hugged him. He imagined himself in Cyno’s arms with an infant between them.

Cyno sat back onto the ground with Tighnari on his lap. His pregnancy was unexpected but he would do everything he could to give them a happy future. “I need to start training my matra to deal with researchers who flee to the desert. That way, I don’t have to leave as often and I can help you here. Maybe I can convince Dehya to join our ranks. She’s strong and I can trust her. I should take parenting classes. Collei was already a kid when we took her in and I’ve never held a baby before.”

“You’ll be a great father.” Tighnari reassured him. “I can’t wait to meet our baby.”

“The sages and Fatui wanted to collect data about Aranara and dreams. Vimara Village will be the best place to start my investigation.” Cyno said. After Tighnari spoke with the repentant sages, he worried about the lingering consequences of their research. Tighnari was the one who requested that he investigate the Fatui but Cyno was hesitant to leave him— especially when he was pregnant. “Tighnari, I can look into this for you but are you certain? I won’t be able to come back quickly if something happens.”

“I don’t want you to go but we don’t have much of a choice. We can’t be certain that the Fatui abandoned their research simply because the sages were captured months ago. The Fatui has the funds to make a new lab in a secret location and continue their experiments. This situation can escalate very quickly. If we wait to investigate until after I give birth, it might be too late.” Tighnari sighed and gazed at Varanara’s dreamscape. He asked Cyno to meet him next to the Dendro Archon’s Statue in Vanarana. Unfortunately, their discussion was solemn compared to when he told him about his pregnancy. “Let’s nip it in the bud.”

“Was that a pun, Tighnari?” He chuckled. Cyno took Tighnari’s hand and lifted his fingertips to his lips. After years of using a bow, his fingers were calloused. If the timing was different, he would be less hesitant about leaving on an investigation. His eyes fell onto Tighnari’s flat stomach. He was only a month along in his pregnancy and the bump wasn’t noticeable yet. “Why did you want to meet in Vanarana instead of your hut? I read that travelling can be stressful for you and the baby.”

“I was researching ways to reverse the damage caused by the Withering. Aether suggested I speak with the Aranara.” He told him. While new Withering Zones wouldn’t appear, there were a few places still affected. “The journey was long but it wasn’t too bad. Karkata carried me most of the time. I wouldn’t have come if it’d risk the baby’s health. Staying here for research is probably safer than working as a Forest Watcher. Aether is here and there are twenty Aranaras who can help me if anything happens.”

During the first twelve weeks of a pregnancy, the fetus was most vulnerable. Tighnari continued to help the other Forest Watchers but he was always mindful of the baby inside him. He lightly laid his hand on his stomach. While the pregnancy was difficult at times, he loved the tiny ember inside of him. He couldn’t explain how he felt a connection to their child even before he felt its first kick.

“I already knew you’ll be a protective Mama and you wouldn’t let anything happen to our baby.” Cyno had to admit that he would feel better if Tighnari was safe with his family rather than in the midst of the Fatui investigation. No matter how many Fatui were still hiding in Sumeru, he would protect Tighnari. “I’ll carry you into Araja’s house. Your legs are probably tired from standing.”

“No cheesy pick-up line about how my legs are tired because I was running through your mind? Your pick-up lines are worse than your puns sometimes.” His quip had an alluring mixture of teasing and impertinence that tempted Cyno to kiss him at that moment. The unique sky of Vanarana framed Tighnari in a purple hue and his skin was already glowing from happiness. In one smooth motion, he lifted Tighnari off his feet and into his arms.

“I’m preparing as many jokes as I can for when our baby is born. They’ll have good taste in jokes if I teach them early.” He grinned down at him. Cyno started to carry him to the house. Tighnari forgot to feel self-conscious that someone might see them. He wrapped his arms around Cyno’s neck. Tighnari thought of how much he wanted him to stay and his embrace tightened slightly.

Cyno would only take a few steps before he felt a light nudge on his leg. Karkata stood next to them and buzzed insistently. While the machine couldn’t talk, he understood its wish and carefully placed Tighnari on its back. The robot was surprisingly protective of him. He couldn’t say whether Karkata should be considered a living machine but he trusted Tighnari’s judgement.

“Be careful when you’re carrying him, Karkata.”

Cyno started to leave but Tighnari took his hand. “Come back soon, Cyno.”

“Valuka Shuna Tighnari smells kind like flowers.” Arasaka told Tighnari excitedly. He walked through the forest with the Aranara in his arms and Aether next to him. The Aranara were small like children and he thought of holding his child one day. It was rare that the Aranara left the dreamscape but Arasaka asked him about different plants he could use for spices. “Arasaka will show you to the Tree of Dreams. The tree remembers everything and they may tell you how to heal the leylines.”

Rain began to fall around them and Tighnari adjusted his white sash over Arasaka to keep him dry. The weather changed with little warning and it made the fur on his tail stiff. He instinctively knew that something was wrong. The rain was so heavy that Tighnari could almost mistake it for a waterfall. His senses were overwhelmed by a flash of lightning. A sense of dread filled him as he remembered when he was struck by lightning at Pardis Dhyai.

“We should find a cave and wait for the rain to stop.” Aether suggested.

“Perhaps you two can take me to Vanarana. My subordinates were utterly useless when I tasked them with finding the Aranara.” A chill ran through Tighnari when he recognized the voice behind him, much colder than the rain. In front of them, Dottore stepped out of the trees. He barely regarded Tighnari and Aether with a glance before he stared at the Aranara in his arms.

“Paimon, Arasaka, run and find somewhere safe to hide. We’ll keep him from following you.” Tighnari placed Arasaka on the ground and lightly nudged it towards the bushes. Aranara were able to conceal themselves but he was still wary of Dottore. He sternly said, “Don’t return to Vanarana in case he has someone nearby who can follow you. Just hide.”

“Arasaka will find Arabalika! He can stop that bad doctor.” Arasaka ran away before Tighnari could argue with him to hide.

“I thought a wise scholar such as yourself would learn to be less stubborn after our previous conversation. Everyone must pay the price for what they’ve learned. Was the lightning not enough?” Dottore echoed the words he told him months ago. He flicked his Hydro delusion, causing the rain to fall harder. It was clear that he wanted to taunt them with the memory of that night.

“The Aranara aren’t test subjects or a way to gain information.” Tighnari steeled his expression to keep himself from reacting. He wouldn’t allow Dottore to taunt him. He summoned his bow. He was confident in his abilities but the top three Harbingers had strength equal to a god. Nevertheless, he would protect the forest.

The moment Cyno received news that Tighnari was hurt, he ran to Avidya Forest. His mind was spinning with fear and dread so the journey was a blur to him. The only thing he could think of was reaching Tighnari’s side. He prayed that he was safe. Aether had given Karkata a rushed letter to explain the situation and then took Tighnari back to the Forest Rangers for medical attention.

Finally, Cyno reached Tighnari’s hut. He didn’t take the time to knock before he threw the door open and ran inside. He needed to see Tighnari. Cyno saw him lying on his bed with his back facing the door. The room was eerily silent. It felt as if he was standing in the eye of a tornado, waiting for the wind to break the walls around him. Tighnari was so still that Cyno couldn’t see whether he was breathing. A lump grew in his throat and kept him from calling his name.

Cyno walked to Tighnari’s bedside and fell to his knees. He wanted to gather him into his arms and hold him but the bandages on forehead made him hesitate. He considered him the strongest man he knew yet he appeared so fragile in that moment. Tighnari laid on his small bed, hugging his tail with his eyes tightly shut. Careful not to wake him, Cyno crawled beneath the blanket and loosely hugged him. He tenderly stroked his stomach.

“I lost the baby.”

He thought Tighnari was asleep and he didn’t expect to hear him speak. His voice was hauntingly small and hollow. Then, his words sank in. Silence entered the room and filled the space between them like a wall. Cyno caressed his cheek but Tighnari barely reacted to his touch. “Dear Archons, are you okay, Tighnari? I’m so sorry I wasn’t there to protect you.”

“I lost the baby.” He repeated. In Tighnari’s mind, he was still standing in the rain and drowning in his own silent cries. He spoke as if he were reciting a report rather than his own miscarriage.

Tighnari sounded hollow, strained and detached all at once. “The Doctor attacked us. There was a fight but we were able to escape with Arabalika’s illusion. But I… Considering that we were facing a Harbinger, I was lucky that the miscarriage didn’t have further complications. I’m fine physically. Depression often follows a miscarriage. I’ll need time to recover from… everything.”

Tighnari was grateful that he was already laying down because his body felt too weak to stand from the mere memories. The ghost of a burning pain erupted in his shoulder and Tighnari felt as if the air had been knocked from his chest. How could memories be so painful? He struggled to catch his breath and they came as laboured gasps. Then, the pain moved to his stomach. The cramps made his stomach coil and they were followed by a wave of nausea.

The more he tried to push that moment from his mind, the sharper the scene became. He closed his eyes and saw the fight. After that, he became numb to the world around him. He couldn’t hear the rain, Aether’s voice or his own scream. His scream was still raw in his throat as he sank into a dark haze. He shook his head in denial and tried to tell himself that the pain was only caused by the fall. Tighnari knew that he had lost his baby though.

There was a vice grip around his heart. His emotional numbness was an armour against the grief threatening to break him if he thought of everything he lost in a single moment. Tighnari couldn’t hold their child, see whether they inherited Cyno’s red eyes and hear their first laugh. People would try to comfort him and say he could have another baby but he wanted the one that was inside him.

“Tighnari, please, look at me. I swear, I’ll find the Doctor and make him pay for hurting you.” Cyno brushed his dark green hair from his shoulder and Tighnari followed his touch. He rolled into his side so they were facing each other. There were streaks of dry tears on his cheek and his eyes were puffy. Protectiveness and anger rose in him. As much as he wanted to fight Dottore, he couldn’t go when Tighnari needed him. He hugged him as close as he could.

“I lost Nawra.” Tighnari whispered the name he would’ve given their daughter. The short name was almost impossible for him to say. He bit his lip so hard that he was surprised it didn’t start to bleed. Tears formed in his eyes and he hid them by burying his face into Cyno’s chest. Even if he wasn’t able to see them, he could feel his burning tears against his chest. Tighnari had cried for hours before Cyno arrived and he was surprised that yet more burst out of him. “I could sense she’ll be a girl. A mother’s intuition, I guess. She would’ve had your eyes—”

The walls Tighnari had formed to protect himself against his own grief crumbled under a torrent of emotions. Within Cyno’s strong arms, Tighnari’s heart allowed itself to be vulnerable even as his mind begged him to stay numb. Tears rocked his body and Cyno held him through it all. “I-I’m so sorry, Cyno. I wasn’t strong enough to protect her. Please, don’t hate me. It’s all my fault that she’s gone. If only I was faster, she would still be here. I should’ve… I’m sorry.”

“None of this is your fault.” Cyno reassured him. Tighnari wanted to believe him but his grief and guilt almost drowned out his words. He thought of everything he could’ve done differently to protect their baby in the fight. In the end, he felt hopeless and weak. He finally lifted his face from his chest and Cyno couldn’t see the ember his eyes usually had.

“I asked you to search for Fatui. Then I confronted Dottore. Why aren’t you angry with me? Because of me, our baby died.” His voice cracked. Tighnari expected Cyno to be more disappointed and upset with him. He was looking forward to having a child as much as he was. A week ago, he had imagined Cyno next to him as he rocked their child to sleep. That dream was ripped from his fingers.

“I am sad.” He whispered. Cyno tightened his arms around Tighnari, afraid he would slip away from him. He felt as if he were slipping away even though he could feel his weight in his arms. He kissed his hair. “But I don’t know what I’d do if I lost you too. I love you, Tighnari. You’re my world.”

Tighnari forced himself to focus on Cyno’s fingers running through his hair. He needed to think of anything aside from the loss of their child. He was exhausted emotionally and his tears drained the last sliver of strength he had. He cried himself to sleep in Cyno’s arms.

Tighnari waded his way through the shallow water and collected lotuses. He didn’t bother to remove his clothes before he entered the water and the wet fabric quickly became heavy. It didn’t compare to the grief that made it difficult to walk. He was only able to push himself a few feet to the next lotus.

While he hadn’t recovered from his miscarriage enough to return to his Forest Watcher duties, he couldn’t stay confined to his bed for another moment. Laying in his room, he could hear people on the other side of the wall discussing his miscarriage. His mind was already haunted by the miscarriage; what could’ve and should’ve been their child. He didn’t want to hear others echo those thoughts.

Cyno offered to go with him but Tighnari told him that he would find the flowers faster on his own. They both knew that it was a lie. Tighnari cupped a lotus into his palm. In the past, he would gather lotuses for Collei’s Eleazar but her illness was now cured. He went to the river out of a habit and as an excuse to be alone. He walked to the riverbank and he dropped the flowers on the ground.

As he counted the lotuses, he thought of when Cyno first brought Collei to him. Tighnari raised her and he considered Collei his daughter. She helped him realize that he wanted to be a parent and have a large family. Did the Archons disagree? Why would they give him the acknowledgement of a vision and then take away the gift of his child? Maybe it wasn’t meant to be? Those questions tore at his heart.

He closed his eyes and listened to the forest. Tighnari thought he heard a baby’s laughter and his heart soared for a moment. That moment was quickly followed by the reminder that it couldn’t be his child. His baby was gone with the rain. Nevertheless, he climbed out of the water and he followed the childish voice deep into the forest.

“Does Tighnari like the colour blue? We can include these flowers.” Tighnari stood at the edge of a meadow where Cyno and Collei were collecting flowers. He didn’t expect to see Nahida and a group of Aranara with them. Nahida added a purple rose to the flower crown she was weaving. “I’ve seen people give their loved ones Sumeru roses.”

Collei said, “Master taught me that Sumeru roses aren’t actual roses because they grow alone rather than as multiple flowers in bushes. He said that a better name for them is Leyline Lodestars. He showed me a picture of red roses. Tighnari is a great teacher.”

“When is it impossible to plant flowers? When you haven’t botany. You know, like ‘bought any’.” Cyno joked. Nahida giggled at his pun but Collei appeared confused. Cyno always spoke his jokes in a flat tone but there was now a melancholy in his voice. The two didn’t notice but Tighnari did. He often told jokes to help people relax around him but, at that moment, he was trying to comfort himself.

From a distance, Tighnari watched them. He would’ve found the scene endearing and quaint if his situation had been different. Tighnari placed his hands on his stomach and his fingers clenched around the fabric of his shirt. Longing and frustration made him feel uneasy. When he learned that he was pregnant, he had dreamed of so many things with his baby. They would’ve had picnics, taught her about flowers and groaned at Cyno’s jokes. That future was gone now.

He unconsciously took a step back from the meadow. A stick broke beneath his feet and the soft sound made him flinch as if it were a bolt of lightning. Cyno turned towards the noise and their eyes met. Tighnari couldn’t ignore them so he crossed the field to where they were sitting. As he sat down next to him, Cyno wrapped his arm around his waist and gently pulled him against his side. Collei held out a bouquet of flowers for him.

“This is for you, Master Tighnari. I wanted to give you something after I heard you had a miscarriage. It’s not much but I hope it’ll make you feel better. Don’t worry about returning to work because I’ll take over your tasks! The other Forest Watcher will help too.” Collei said. Tighnari had done so much for her and she wanted to support him now. “How are you feeling?”

Tighnari considered lying and telling her that he felt better because it would dispel her worries. That was impossible though. Even thinking of his miscarriage with others made him want to weep again. He took the bouquet and lifted the flowers to his nose. “Thank you, Collei. It’s an honour to have you visit, Nahida. I’m sorry that I’m not in the best condition to welcome you to Avidya Forest. Last week, I… I was injured.”

“Arasaka is sorry! You lost your baby because you were protecting me.” The Aranara cried and threw itself onto Tighnari’s lap. The other fairies quickly followed and hugged him as well. They only let him go when Nahida lightly patted Arasaka’s back.

“I came to visit you, Tighnari, and thank you for helping the Traveller and the Aranara. Your ancestors have done a lot for Sumeru too. I can’t bring your child back but I want to help ease your pain. If you have nightmares or trouble sleeping, I will give you peaceful nights.” She said. The offer was tempting but Tighnari knew that it was merely a temporary bandage on his grief.

“Flowers are enough for me. Did you buy these cecilias from a merchant? They only grow naturally on Starsnatch Cliff. There are a few families who dedicate gardens to grow them but it’s very difficult.” Tighnari began to list facts he knew about the local specialties in Mondstadt. Collei and Nahida listened to him intently.

Tighnari slipped a Kalpalata from the bouquet and said, “These are often blue but I saw a rare purple variant at the base of the hill. You should go pick them for your collection. Oh, be careful when you go. Collei, can you accompany them to make sure they’re safe?”

Nahida and the Aranara excitedly ran to pick the flowers he told them, dragging Collei along with them. Tighnari watched them until they were at the base of the hill. He liked teaching people about plants but he was more drained than usual. He needed more time before the weight of his miscarriage lifted enough for him to feel like himself again.

He felt Cyno watching him and he turned to him. “You’re great with them, Nari. I already knew that you’re a great mother though.”

“Don’t you mean I would’ve been a good mother?” Tighnari placed a hand over his stomach. Even if he recovered fully, he wasn’t certain whether they should try to have another baby. A part of him was terrified of the prospect of having a miscarriage again. A new baby couldn’t be a replacement for the one he lost either.

“You are a great mother.” Cyno repeated and the unwavering love in his voice made Tighnari’s heart throb.

“Nawra was lucky to have you for her father.” Tighnari wrapped his arms around Cyno and gently pulled him closer. Cyno returned his embrace and buried his face into his shoulder. He knew that Cyno wanted to be strong to support him but they both lost a lot that night.

“Tighnari, I bought us lunch. There was a package outside your door too.” Cyno let himself into Tighnari’s home. His room was messier than usual and he needed to push aside a few books to place the box on the table. He liked to keep his desk organized but he didn’t have the energy to clean. There were piles of schedule reports and textbooks. Tighnari had engrossed himself with work to keep his mind occupied and distracted.

“Is it time to eat already? I’ve been so busy with work. I had Amir take over most of my paperwork while I was recovering but I still need to look them over for approval.” He wrote one final note in the report before he closed the book. The doctor recommended that he rested for another week but Tighnari reasoned that reading paperwork wouldn’t cause him to strain himself.

Cyno handed him the wrapped sandwich. Out of habit, Tighnari mentally went through a list of food that he couldn’t eat while pregnant. The reminder of his miscarriage made him lose his appetite. Each time he believed he had accepted the loss and began to heal, the smallest thing would reopen the wound. He took a bite of the sandwich without tasting it.

“I wasn’t expecting a package today. The label says that it’s from Aaru Village.” Tighnari examined the package once he finished eating. He used an arrowhead to cut the tape and open the package. Inside, there was a collection of colourful yarn and a book.

Cyno saw how Tighnari’s face became pale. “Are you okay, Tighnari?”

“I wanted to make baby clothes with patterns from the desert so I asked Candace for help. Dear Archons, how am I going to send this back and explain my miscarriage?” He bit his lip. Tighnari dreaded having to discuss something so painful and personal. He knew that miscarriages were common and there was nothing he could do. Yet, he felt a little inadequate that he couldn’t protect his child.

“I’ll do it.” Cyno he placed the lid over the package with a light thud. His voice sounded strained and he avoided his gaze. Tighnari knew that telling Candace would be equally painful for him. He loved their unborn child as he did. He placed his hand over Cyno’s and squeezed his fingers gently. Naturally, they came together and hugged each other.

“We can tell her together.” Tighnari was certain that his miscarriage would be more difficult if he didn’t have Cyno. He leaned on him for strength and comfort. “Let’s not send the package back. I was planning to make baby clothes but I can use that yarn for a blanket.”

Tighnari hummed a lullaby to his newborn baby, Zahur, wrapped in the blanket he knitted three years ago. He liked to think his older sister was keeping him warm with the blanket. Time had passed since his miscarriage but the memory made him hold his son a little closer. The rain tapped against the window and the sound interrupted Zahur’s sleep. He stroked his white fur and then lightly covered his ears. “You inherited my hearing but you’ll adjust to all of the noise. It’ll get better.”

Zahur was too young to understand Tighnari but his soft voice was enough to soothe him. He rubbed his tired eyes against his shoulder and began to drift off to sleep. Tighnari intended to take Zahur back to his crib but he found himself walking past it. He carried his baby to the bed he shared with Cyno. Slowly, he lowered Zahur onto the mattress so he could sleep between his parents, safe and sound.

When the bed shifted beneath his weight, Cyno woke up. Tighnari placed his finger on his lips and then he pointed to Zahur sleeping beside him. He whispered, “I thought the rain would bother Zahur. My mother told me that, when I was a baby, I would refuse to sleep if I heard the cicadas buzzing. You can go back to sleep, Cyno. I’ll stay awake and make sure we don’t accidentally roll onto him.”

“I’m not sleepy anymore.” Cyno said and rolled onto his side. Tighnari leaned down and kissed Cyno’s lips before he settled himself onto the bed. He watched Zahur sleep and wondered what he could be dreaming about. His mother told him that she used to spend hours watching him sleep and he didn’t understand why until now. Each time he looked at his baby, pride and happiness filled his chest with warmth. He only looked away when Cyno said: “It’s raining a lot this week.”

“It’s the rainforest.” He said with a sigh. They were safe in their home yet the rain outside taunted Tighnari with memories. He did his best to focus on his family in front of him. Tighnari would fight the gods to keep them safe. As if to challenge his silent declaration, thunder and lightning clashed outside their window.

Tighnari instinctively covered Zahur’s tiny body with his own to protect him from the lightning. Under him, Zahur whimpered in confusion and reached up to Tighnari. His hand could barely stretch enough to touch his cheek. He felt Cyno stroked his hair and Tighnari slowly allowed himself to relax. He continued to cradle Zahur against his chest as he sat up.

“That was a silly reaction, wasn’t it?” Tighnari laughed to disguise the lingering fear of losing another child. He thought he recovered from the trauma years ago but everything returned when he discovered he was pregnant with Zahur. “Do you think I’ll ever get over that night?”

“You’re still a wonderful mother.” Cyno hugged Tighnari and tucked his head beneath his chin. He looked down at Tighnari and Zahur in his arms and wondered how he became so lucky in his life. “I love you both. I won’t let anything happen to you.”

[elliotthezubat]

MY GENSHIN NEXT GENS

[[MORE]]

Aether x Keqing - Vega, female, born on the same day as her cousin.

Diluc x Jean - Janus Ragnvindr, pyro vision, the oldest son, very duty driven. / Arthur Gunnhildr, hydro vision, takes on his mom's surname to continue the Gunnhildr family line.

Albedo x Sucrose - Krista, geo vision, adopted by albedo, a girl of very few words.

Childe x Lumine - Peter, oldest son, cryo vision, protective, mature for his age. / Altaire, male, born on the same day as his cousin.

Thoma x Ayaka - Masaru Kamisato, son, cryo vision, very mild mannered. / daughter (details unknown)

Gorou x Kokomi - Nanami Sangonomiya, hydro vision, daughter, kind of a tsundere. / other daughter (details unknown)

Kaveh x Al-Haitham - Yasmine, geo vision, adopted by kaveh, spoiled princess. / Cerise, girl, adopted by alhaitham, dendro vision, super genius, but lacks social skills.

Tighnari x Cyno - Maya, adopted by Cyno, girl

Itto x Sara - Uzuki Arataki, daughter, oni, just like her dad in personality, Electro vision

Kazuha - Akiko Kaedehara, daughter, adopted, dendro vision, very soft spoken and kind.

Kaeya x Rosaria - Liliya Alberich, hydro vision, resting bitch face, enjoys messing with people, daughter.

Venti x Lisa - Leon Minci, son, playful, mix of both parents personalities. / Aria Minci, daughter, anemo vision, born blind, a bard, cheerful if a bit oblivious.

Barbara - Kate Pegg, adopted, very much a mommy's girl, cryo vision

Ayato x Fuyue (oc) - Touya Kamisato, heir of the kamisato clan, son, very hardworking, hydro vision.

Eula x Amber - Ferdinand Lawrence, son, born to eula, amber is his secondary mother, circumstances of his birth are not pleasant.

Raiden Ei - Raiden Sumire, daughter, electro vision, a lot like her mama.

Ninnguang x Beidou - Mao-Rin, daughter, adopted by beidou, kind of gloomy, pyro vision

Hu-Tao - Jiji, son, kinda yandere, father is unknown, electro vision

that's all i got so far, may update this later.

[mmriesoftvat]

literally only got back on my computer to talk about this but

Cyno definitely enjoys having a family. He loves being a father to Collei and coparenting with Tighnari. That is the bare minimum though. Because Cyno would actually adore having more kids down the line and eventually retiring and living in a more stable home someday.

He's not old but he wants to have a family and be the fun, goofy dad that's also mildly strict with his kids cause he wants them to grow up smart and strong and safe. Cyno would do anything to protect his family -- partner and kids, because they make him so happy.

[lady-byleth]

Cyno and Tighnari: Collei is a sweet girl so we want to protect her, we're like her brothers after all

Me: lol then act less like her dads you absolute dorks

[hematomes]

COLLEI

(skip the ships on that tho)

Sexuality Headcanon: aroace omni !!!!

Gender Headcanon: mtf demigirl!!!! she/they !!!!

A BROTP I have with said character: tighnari and cyno definitely!! they're her dads and amber is her sister but amber isn't nari and cyno's daughter

A NOTP I have with said character: all of the aforementioned characters

A random headcanon: now that she's cured she likes going on runs. she's never felt so energetic and free. she also keeps writing letters to send to amber but doesn't do it bc she's afraid she'd overstep

General Opinion over said character: SHE DESERVES THE WORLD I AM CRADLING HER IN MY ARMS i love love LOVE how all of the forest watchers protect her like the one with the dogs and stuff they're so. ajdjakd <333