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Im going to just make this blog multifandom

#mooncakes and musings

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I think I’m going to branch out to mostly multifandom but still genshin based 🤔

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𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐈

Part I

Characters: Diluc, Kaeya, Albedo (Sucrose shows up and Timaeus mentioned)

College au, Everyone is in College, Albedo Favoritism, gender neutral

Diluc

One of the campus heartthrobs (there’s an original four and he’s one of them—Childe too). Rich and has it all, even drives a sleek expensive car to morning classes. He’s basically unapproachable to anyone common, despite being such a hot topic on and off campus.

Which is why the two of you meeting was probably 1) a strange anomaly and 2) the funniest one sided strangers to enemies to kinda frenemies on middle ground story ever.

That’s right, you had somehow made Diluc Ragnvindr, the black card mysterious hottie of your uni become your rival. Unintentionally.

All because in the two out of three classes you and Diluc shared, you had claimed the top spot, and despite his best efforts to get an extra point or two, you would not budge.

He was like Dante, going through the many circles of hell, except you were making him go through an infinite loop of said hell because as much as he remembered, there were definitely only nine. And this was your 12th time coming out on top of him (yes, he even subconsciously counted. That was how much it bothered him).

Worst of all, you didn’t even notice anything! You would just walk around with flowers growing in the air around you, or jump like bubbles as you complained about how little sleep you got and how your coffee tasted too bitter today. Then, as the scores for yesterday’s test were announced, you’d send him a smile when you noticed how he was glaring staring at your back from across the room.

He thought he had made a good job with this rather ridiculous prediction of his, but even then, neither of you could stop rumors from growing. And neither of you expected it.

You were confused to say the least when you caught wind of them. Diluc Ragnvindr??? The guy with hair like fire from the left side of the lecture hall???? Giving you… Longing glances and flowery eyes????? The only thing you even recalled was just smiling at him in class and him returning a static glance…

If anything, things just got a lot more awkward. Now you were known as the one that was the exception to Diluc Ragnvindr. Now you probably had more targets on your back than you realized. And now you were scrambling to meet up with him after class so you could straighten things out, or at least try to do something about this sudden predicament.

Instead, when you had called out his name, you saw the upmost terrifying, bloodthirsty glare that had ever passed your eyes, and before your fight or flight instincts could even choose, you had ran for the hills, away from a confused Ragnvindr.

Diluc was not upset nor did he thirst for blood. He really just scrunched his face up too much when he was too deep in thought. Thinking about the same predicament. Except tired, creased eyes with sharp features like him probably had more effect than he first anticipated.

That night, after your adrenaline rush had passed over and you were now safe and sound in your dorm, you had practically cried to Ajax and Xiao while voice chatting, after the former brought up the rumor of you being the "one exception".

"THE EXCEPTION? YEAH, BECAUSE HE WANTS TO KILL ME MORE THAN EVERYONE ELSE!"

Kaeya

Mr. Ragnvindr's closest confidant it seems, considering how he's that close to Diluc and he's not dead yet.

He's also another campus heartthrob, and you guessed it, part of the original four. (Gee, wonder who's the last member...)

And he just happens to be the suave criminology major that you ran into a few days after the "A-Ragnvindr-Wants-To-Kill-You" incident.

Despite his association with your potential murderer, Kaeya's way with words and how he seemed to pick up every single detail you could provide to him had steadily eased your nerves, and it was no wonder he got along so well with everyone.

Although you too weren't that close (yet), you were still on friendly terms with him. Yes, you kept each other at an arms length (mostly from his side), and he wasn't exactly that one special person, he was a friend nonetheless, and he was always an option if you needed a buddy to sit by during lunch or to perhaps walk to the bus station.

And besides if Diluc did actually come for your blood, you'd know Kaeya would be the one to take up the case and avenge you.

Speaking of which, he actually helped clarify the misunderstanding, when one topic lead to another.

He also noticed how many times your demeanor changed whenever the red head was mentioned—or when he was close by.

"He might look like a shriveled raisin, but I assure you, he doesn't try to look like he'll bite."

You murmured without a thought: "So he's not out to kill me?"

"No. But you should probably talk more."

Kaeya was the sole person that helped you ACTUALLY sort things out with Diluc, and now, without the presumption that his red haired companion wanted to put your head on a stick, you actually managed to start a new camaraderie with the two of them.

The three of you were an unlikely trio, mostly spotted chatting with each other while walking to classes or those campus events that had everyone from all sorts of majors show up should any of you cross paths, and by chatting, it was mostly teasing Diluc. (Kaeya did it most, and you were kind of the shield that stopped things from going overboard. Though, you indulged yourself a bit too sometimes).

Yes Diluc still grumbles about you winning with grades. Yes Kaeya teases him all the time for it.

But rest assured, Kaeya's definitely a keeper who would have your back. Wether it's at parties or when you need someone to accompany you down a dangerous street.

Albedo

A somehow still alive double major, one in STEM and one in the arts. It's a miracle how he's surviving off of cold instant coffee and sheer willpower.

You came across him when you were stuck with some papers, and needed a change of scenery to make ideas flow.

So there you were, in the first months of your freshman year, perhaps fluttering to the gentle romanticism of academia, opening the door of an old, dusty laboratory in the oldest building of the school, fully expecting it to be used for storage as no class was using it. You would lean on the windowsill and breathe in the gentle aroma of old books before—

Thud

A man had walked into you, and you assume he was walking backwards due to your current position—barely hanging onto the door frame, legs spread apart like the most ridiculous yoga pose ever, with said man hurriedly regaining his balance.

"Albedo, are you there—OH MY GOD!" A green haired girl, the owner of the frantic voice had seemingly appeared out of nowhere, but you were thankful for her help in steadying your body.

She introduced herself as Sucrose, a girl in STEM who regularly partnered with Albedo. Speaking of which, he too had introduced himself to you and gave you a brief apology, before redirecting his attention to the same desk he was walking away from, perhaps to grasp a better view.

"The reactions are just as we anticipated. Take notes Sucrose, and tell Timaeus we can start preparations for the next phase of the experiment. We'll begin with the report in a bit." Sucrose quickly nodded, before jotting down some notes. it was then that you realized that you were probably a bit out of place here.

"I should probably get going," you excused yourself. "My apologies for intruding, I wasn't aware that this room..."

Before you had fully walked away, you came to a halt as Albedo spoke of your research topic for one of your assignments, a familiar notebook in his hands. Crap, that was embarrassing.

"I might know a thing or two about this. Is it alright if I add in some words of my own?" The way he spoke sounded like he was so genuine, like the mere mention of knowledge caught him in fascination. You figured that walking back and letting this new bond grow wasn't so bad, and what do you know? Your paper became the highest graded on in the class (RIP Diluc).

Upon hearing said news, you immediately rushed to that old laboratory giddily broke the news to Albedo, toning it down when you noticed how he definitely pulled an all-nighter.

It was that first meeting that led to the two of you becoming study buddies, though, skip to present day, and it now became more of you scolding him to get some rest when you see him online during ungodly hours or when he just smelled of instant coffee, and had those bags growing under his eyes.

"I heard from Sucrose that you dozed off standing this morning. STANDING!"

"I'll rest up a bit after we finish up for the day, don't worry."

"It's ten pm and you're still on campus, Albedo. THE CLEANING STAFF THOUGHT YOU WERE A MANNEQUIN!"

Before he could complain, you had hung up and were already marching there with your blue haired buddy (he ended up accompanying you when you both had came out to buy late night snacks), and although Kaeya had expected you to be a bit more stern, he did not expect you to bust open the door, rush towards an ashy blonde and immediately check on his vitals.

"Come Kaeya, grab his bags." [Albedo creates sounds of muffled discontent] "No butts, you're too tired to even walk straight!" [More muffled sounds of injustice and the craving for answers] "I brought you a snack, you can eat it on the way to my dorm." [Albedo wreaks havoc from bottled up feelings of conflict] "Yes, you'll rest up on the couch again. Tomorrow's a weekend, you can sacrifice the morning and make your way back by noon!" [Albedo gives up].

As Kaeya walked beside you with Albedo's bag slung over his shoulders, he ponders on how you were so unfazed with the situation, like you were just following protocol. You knew exactly what to do towards the famed Kreideprinz, who seemed to be so aloof to everything but his studies and lab partners. But it seemed that he too had a heart thawed by friendship.

#genshin impact #genshin #genshin impact x reader #genshin x reader #genshin headcanons #genshin impact headcanons #genshin impact scenarios #genshin impact imagines #diluc ragnvindr #diluc ragnivindr x reader #kaeya alberich #kaeya alberich x reader #albedo #albedo kreideprinz #albedo x reader

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𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐈

Pt. 2

Characters: Childe, Xiao, Chongyun

College au, Everyone is in College, Chongyun Favoritism, gender neutral

Childe

Very obvious campus heartthrob, the ones that only exist in movies.

Seriously, he’s got everything. A stable source of income, a guarantee at his future back in Snezhnaya, his looks, the latest wardrobe, etc etc you get the gist.

You thought you’d never come across him. That he’ll probably be a fleeting sight in the courtyard everytime you switch classes.

Until you meet him at the most obscure place you could think of—a basement floor store hidden in plain sight, selling wares that specifically catered to niche demographics. It was a tiny shop you found during middle school, and since then you stuck by it, even as you grew out of your embarassing initial phases and adopted a more mature taste.

Cue Ajax, also known as Childe on campus, reaching out to the doujin section that was next to your isle.

That was when you found out…

That Childe was a closet weeb.

Dressed in a plain hoodie and jeans as well as…sandals?! 

And perhaps as a cheap effort to help hide his identity, a pair of fake glasses with a beanie. But that mop of ginger hair gave everything away to you.

As soon as you uttered out his name in disbelief, he immediately went into fight or flight mode, before slipping because he wore sandals during a rainy day.

He was pleasantly surprised to see you act so unbothered about everything. How you helped him up, before asking what he was looking for. Upon an onslaught of persistance coming from your behalf, he ended up revealing what he had came from—a doujin from an artist he admired that detailed the girl of his dreams… in a generic harem anime.

You simply flowed with the conversation, and he was left stunned at how you didn’t seem to be disgusted after your initial shock, instead informing him that you liked the same artist and even offered to let him borrow some of your stuff!

You became quick friends, and was the first person he felt comfortable having watch sessions together with anime. He’s had movie nights before, but he always chose something more mainstream. But when the two of you are on his couch, crying after watching Madoka Magica and laughing at fanservice shots on the new trash show of the season, he knew he made the right choice of befriending you.

Xiao

Women fear me cats love me

That’s right, the mysterious, resident emo boy with painted nails and hints of piercings was… a total softie with cats.

You figured this out one night on a late Thursday returning from the library, having just finished some research for a project.

You were tired, your makeup was smudged, and you just hastily stuffed everything in your bag—papers and all, just praying to the irl RNG gods that everything will be fine.

What you didn’t expect on what was supposedly a midnight trek to your place was a black figure, hunched over.

You thought it was a ghost, and with the amount of times you’ve been bingewatching horror movies for spooky season was not helping your perception of reality.

Until the figure turned around, revealing green, dyed locks, sharp eyes, and pale hands holding onto… a kitten.

The two of you didn’t even move for two full moments, not believing the other’s appearance. Until Xiao, very sporadically, yelled a brief remark of “you never saw me😡” (quite rudely too) before running off with the kitten in hand.

You ran off that night with two things in mind. First, the mysterious emo boy everyone would comment on but never approached actually talked to you, second, he must have a fondness for cats.

And suddenly, that instagram account of his—one that had thousands of followers yet only three posts did not feel so intimidating.

You started sending him cat posts out of context, and although he didn’t expect them, nor you at first, he gradually came to accept them. From liking your messages to actually replying, even if they were just half assed “haha”s or “cute”.

Eventually, you started to actually hang out with him, and after a few talks, found many more correlating interests.

Fast forward and now he’s your gaming buddy, and not to flex, but probably the person he talks to the most on discord too.

Bonus: you got him to be friends with Childe, and although they butt heads a lot they do share some favorite shows and games that calls for neutral ground and very fun bonding sessions.

Chongyun

Upon first stumbling upon him you thought nothing much. He lived in your home area before you up and left for college, but nothing else came to mind.

That was until you heard him one night when you were out with friends for karaoke, and stumbled upon some rather... heavy singing in the stall next to yours.

You decided to take a peek through the small glass window on the doors during your walk to the bathroom at the end of the hall, and unexpectedly, you were met with that same calm, ice colored eyes and hair that belonged to your precious junior, only to have said junior be flushed red as he stood on top of a table, screaming his heart out.

And then, it hit you.

The hard electric guitar, the sound of teenagers stirring up a riot, the battle of the bands during your senior year that was said to be the most intense event your hometown had in quite a while.

All because a newcomer had crawled onto the stage and completely obliterated the speakers and microphones, in the middle of another band's performance. Instead of stopping, they kept rocking on, and as all this mayhem and noise practically blew through the roof of the gymnasium, you were busy in the far back, trying to wash off spilled soda on your top.

You didn't put two and two together at first because that night, the intense lighting had obscured his face from the far back, but judging by his reaction when you brought it up to him next morning, it was evident that he was the culprit.

The boy had immediately turned red, sputtering out excuses and whatnot that were technically in vain as you already knew that the blood rushing to his face confirmed everything.

He ended up just spilling the means, stating multiple times that in the moments he got too heated up he'd swerve and loose control of himself, often landing into the most embarrassing of situations when he came to.

"Please don't tell anyone..."

You promised him you wouldn't, and struck up a new friendship gradually after talking more about your hometown. Exchanging contact infos, you started waving to each other whenever you crossed paths in campuses, and it's not uncommon for you to sometimes spend breathers between classes under a tree together.

He's a sweet boy from home you never expected to meet, but glad to make friends with nonetheless.

#genshin impact #xiao #chongyun #childe #genshin impact x reader #xiao x reader #childe x reader #chongyun x reader #genshin impact headcanons #i do not know how to tag #sorrymasen #college au #childe is sussy baka

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OH I JUST REALIZED ASKS WERE OFF THIS IS AWKWARD.......

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wrote some college au because im in need of that slice of life because my own life is going to shit--

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Genshin modern au where the knights of favonius are just the student body and the only reason noelle isnt in is because she’s way too busy (extracurriculars, home life, etc) and the favonius dudes dont want her to feel more stressed 💔 she’s still a part of them in spirit though

#genshin impact #genshin impact modern au

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I Got My Vision and Became... an Idol?!

Synopsis: “After earning the favor of the gods and vowing to bring back your family’s name, you get scouted to be… an idol?!”

Notes: Idol AU, appearance of 4NEMO |  A small pilot chapter for a series of fics featuring the genshin idol au! (4NEMO, DCKZ, TVT DREAM, etc)

Masterlist | Next Chapter (coming soon)

Ch 1: Don’t Try to Crowdsurf in National Stadiums

Singing.

The winds would bring forth my voice to the audience in front of me. The people I call my fans retaliate with cheers, as if to amplify the already billowing winds that circle the stage. The stage was set, my head was clear, and the night had just begun.

“We’re on in three...two…”

Adjusting my microphone, I smile gratefully to the stylists who follow suit, checking over my visage once more before I get the approval to go on stage. Earpiece, check. Make up, check. Vision, check. I must hurry, yet stay patient. For my fans, for everyone who wishes to enjoy tonight.

“One!”

Dancing.

It’s as if one thousand winds follow my footsteps to make my movements lighter, to flow with the music blaring through the speakers, and to send a howling message with my body as the messenger. I dance with the winds, with the mercy of the night’s gentle breeze.

“Everyone!” The concert hall is filled with deafening chants and applause, as I finally make my presence known and start off the performance. Feeling myself rise with the power of the winds, all eyes turn to me as I bask in both the spotlight and the moonlight. “Let’s have fun tonight!”

It’s as if euphoria wafted through the air. Up here, in the sky, I could see everything. Each of the faces that littered the stadium, every single fanchant that followed suit after my lines, even the intricate design of the identical lightsticks shaken with rhythm.

How happy I was to have all this. My mind drifts off to that very day that set this all in stone. It’s not uncommon to reminisce about the old times, especially since I hadn’t expected any of this to happen at all. Yet life, like the universe, was mysterious in its ways, and perhaps this was what fate had in plan.

I belong to the (L/N) family, and to several of the people living in Teyvat, that might ring a bell if you’ve paid attention during history classes. Back in the archon war, we were warriors--we fought for the people of Teyvat and protected them despite our mortality. But… I guess the gods were more memorable. As soon as the war finished, we drifted off and split ways, and all we had to our names now were stories told by mouth, along with rusty artifacts that served as house decor.

It all changed during that night, when I earned my vision through an apparent act of sacrifice. Word of anyone earning a vision was so rare these days, that my name had quickly spread through my small community like wildfire--all of a sudden, everything had changed. Everyone knew my first and last name, and not just from the history books. It was as if I was given another chance--a step to take to regain the glory of my ancestors.  

But in exchange for that vision, well...

“You fight like you dance! You slice through the air as you would sing out sonnets! I knew I chose the right person!”

I didn’t know what the right person meant, at first. But the next line made me almost choke on my spit.

“Well, what are you waiting for?” The voice I heard through the air paused for a moment, before continuing. “Come, make your name known across all of Teyvat!”

That’s what the wind told me.

It was almost comical. Scratch that, shouldn’t vision bearers be using their blessings for more than just entertainment?!

But in response, all I got was “what do you think you’re going to do with a vision in this day and age?” as if it would answer all my questions, and a name card fluttering down from the wind that I barely caught.

Looking back, was that really how they recruited idols these days?! No wonder every idol I’ve come across with seemed to have visions as well…

But now I have a new resolve. If this is what it means to be a part of the (L/N) family, to find my purpose, and to prove myself worthy of this vision, then what other step should I take?

Those thoughts clouded my mind as I set foot into the big city, passing by a statue of the seven (now a monument in the middle of town) on my way to where my future would play out. Hours upon hours of training, sleepless nights full of memorizing lyrics, and praying that I won’t cause trouble with other trainees.

“It’ll be fine.” I tell myself. “Don’t worry, the anemo archon picked you for a reason.”

After that very moment, I followed the road into a domain that led me to the person I was today.

Now, my resolve is clear. At least, for tonight. As I glance at my audience, my smile grows wider. It’s been years since that life changing night, yet I still get butterflies when I hop on stage. Perhaps it was a side effect of the vision.

“Thank you for tonight! We still have one last song, so let’s make it count!” The “aww”s coming from the audience quickly turned into the loudest exclamations yet, as the crowds cheer me on throughout the stadium. I try my best to appreciate and acknowledge every single one of them, but of course, four heads stand out in the VIP section. Of course they came to watch.

Hmm, maybe if I squint, I can pretend that I understand what they’re saying.

“Do you think if I jump down here and let the people catch me, it would make the world record for most epic crowdsurf?”

“Are you stupid? How old are you to be thinking stuff like this?”

“Old enough~”

“Come on guys, she’s about to sing the last song!”

“What even is crowd surfing, exactly?”

“It’s just like a trust fall, but for touch starved people!”

“Huh…”

I didn’t expect anything less. Well, here goes.

“Sing, dance, move with the wind!”

***

“Uwahh, congratulations!” I knew that voice, and that sudden hug from behind anywhere. “My heart beats for your wicked rhythms!”

“Thank you, Venti.” The leader of 4NEMO, dressed in something obvious to his style--a white victorian style top with a bow tie matching his hair--was always the first to come greet me, whether it be after concerts, events, or even when their group would pass by my studio. A small thing I’ve always noted about him was how his voice sounded quite nostalgic, and no matter how many times I’ve heard it, I've never been able to shake those feelings off. And he talks. A LOT. I am grateful though, for his cheers matter the most to me.

My eyes trail to the others, and although they were a bit tired, they still lit up at the sight of the rest of the group, of familiar faces who helped me through the hardest of days.

“You were good.” Xiao, a comrade of few words. He’s got a cold demeanor, but he sets his fans ablaze with his presence alone. I had to admit, I would’ve been ensnared in that same spell, if the circumstances of our first meeting were different. In our case, it was more of “angry fellow trainee that I shared bad blood with” rather than the former… Everything’s fine now though, since he’s currently passing me my favorite drink unconditionally. “Drink up.”

“Aww, you cared~” Xiao rolled his eyes, but deep down, we both knew that our former scuffles and actual mean remarks were in the past. Now, we transferred that energy into actual friendly banter. And he’s a great training partner too.

Several more footsteps accompanied me as we started the long trek to the dressing rooms. We did make plans after all.

Kazuha, a soft spoken man with an outspoken stage presence, was next to open his mouth. “I could feel the gentleness in the winds. You did splendidly today.” Ah, a fact that I left out. He either speaks in cursive or lower case. But to be fair, he’s a great listener, and an even greater friend. I owe him a lot, just for being by my side.

The last member, holding a bouquet of cecilias and windwheel asters, was an admittedly handsome blonde man, whose kindness and reputation precedes him. Our friendship was the most normal of the bunch, yet it was equally as special. Aether, with his warm voice, gave an extra skip in my step as he praised my performance. “I think I speak for everyone when I say that you’ve made us proud. That was a spectacular show. We couldn’t be happier.”

“I can hardly believe you were that stumbling trainee who accidentally tripped on Xiao at orientation--”

“VENTI!!” Xiao and I cut him off at the mention of the embarrassing memory. He just had to ruin the moment, that old man. Sheesh, that was years ago and he still won’t let me die it down.

Xiao briefly whispers to me, The soft fabric of his hoodie tickling my bare shoulder. “You were kind of a mess.”

“Whose side are you on?!”

“Now now, our trainee days are long over.” Kazuha chided, and I was about to thank him… before he only fueled the fire. “Though the way Xiao hit the floor, along with the bruise that came by did not fade for quite a while. It was quite the spectacle. Remember when we called you “sunsettia head” due to the color of your forehe--”

Xiao’s expression immediately went sour as his hands clasped onto Kazuha’s mouth. “Stop. Talking.”

“Oooo, speaking of Xiao’s trainee days, remember when he would always stand by himself, looking all dark and broody~”

I glanced at the situation that seemed to only keep heating up. Even the staff were contemplating if they should step in. After all, despite the fact that vision bearers nowadays are rarely ever as violent and versed in combat as their predecessors, they still wield an immense power, especially fueled by their emotions. Guess, that’s what happens when you grow fire with the howling winds of a four member group, literally named after their visions. Talk about on the nose.

I knew they were responsible enough to not ACTUALLY use their powers so carelessly, but just to lighten things up, I go in between them. “I think I’ve had enough anemo for today--let’s get some food, I’m starving.” I turn to Xiao, patting his shoulder while my other hand reaches for my phone. “The Wangshu Inn branch near here is still open. Almond tofu on me?”

His face softens, and he nods.

Venti cheers. “I’m driving then!”

Aether, who had placed the flowers onto the table, alongside Xiao, me and Kazuha immediately looked him dead in the eye. No. Never again. Not after he drove as if we were racing on Rainbow Road.

“No.”

***

“And that concludes the weekly ranking for Teyvat’s hit singles. Next up, an exclusive interview with Kaeya of DCKZ…”

The ambient sound coming from the TV did little to distract me from my food. God, I was starving. As I continue to enjoy my bamboo shoot soup, I eye the place nonchalantly. Wangshuu inn’s interior was a stark contrast to the outside world--Liyue style furnishing and all, but the comfort brought by my friends and fellow idols brought a certain softness to my heart.

“You’re staring~” Venti’s teasing smile brought me back to reality, and I hummed in response.

“Is that so? Don’t take it as me being uninterested in my food, Venti. No stealing.” He faked a pout, before tugging on my sleeve. He spoke to me again, but this time, his voice felt much more genuine.

This was the Venti that I was close to. Not just the joking, goofy side of him--but the heartfelt, trustworthy side that helped me feel at home, especially in such a big city. I always felt like I could rely on him for everything, and maybe it was because he was a senior, but deep down, I knew it was much more than just that. “Anything on your mind?”

I watch as the others interact, plates of food scattered about on the table. Kazuha mentioned something about how the color of almond tofu reminded him of the clouds above, causing Xiao to roll his eyes and offer him a spoonful. Aether was laughing at Kazuha’s excited face as soon as he tasted the delicacy, exclaiming about how delicious it is. Moments like these felt special. No cameras, no fans watching, no need to keep things professional.

I realized I haven’t answered Venti’s question. “It’s nothing…” Venti most likely noticed the small shift in my tone. He followed my eyes to the vision strapped on my body, as my fingers deftly came to stroke its beautiful exterior. “I’m just glad to be able to meet you guys. It wouldn’t have been possible without this,” I close my eyes, before finishing, “I guess I should thank the anemo archon.”

“I’m sure…” I see another hand grasp mine, gently rubbing circles onto the tender skin. “He’s glad he chose the right person.”

I tilt my head a bit at his response. Who knew my senior, who’d jump at every chance to get drunk on free days, would be this sentimental. “We should hurry and finish our food, the place is gonna close soon.”

After we paid for our meal and left the restaurant, it was time to go home. One quick car drive later, and we were walking inside a luxurious apartment building. I sometimes still can’t believe I was able to afford this...

“Be careful now!” Venti waved his hand like there was no tomorrow, and if there was anyone in the lobby, I would’ve been more embarrassed than I had been right now.

“Lock your doors. Tell one of us if you’re going out!” Aether, calm down.

“I got you this sword. Please don’t hesitate to use it.” Kazuha, that really isn’t necessary…

“Hey,” Xiao grabbed onto my shoulder, his eyes burning into mine. “Stay safe. You know you can always say my name.”

I let out an exasperated sigh, having enough. “We live in the same apartment building…”

The security guard watched in amusement as the entire group followed me into the elevator, before the doors closed.

“We also live on the same floor.”

“...”

“Do you still need the sword?”

#genshin impact #genshin #genshin impact x reader #genshin imagines #genshin impact imagines #genshin scenarios #genshin impact scenarios #au #4nemo #dckz #venti x reader #kazuha x reader #aether x reader #xiao x reader #currently crying plz do not flop #kaeya #just because he's mentioned once so i can keep track

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Might make an idol au fic, who knows?

#mooncakes and musings

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Inarizaki Boys as Genshin Players

Because what else is a better way to hone your friendships other than running around Teyvat looking for trouble in co op?

Kita Shinsuke

Originally had no plans of playing. It wasn’t like his phone couldn’t handle the game or he was too scared to tread through new waters, it just never crossed his mind.

He did, however, catch sight of several of the club members playing it...

“What are you two doing?”

“Playing Genshin,” one answered. “You should try, Kita-san!”

At first, he wasn’t intrigued. He knew nothing about this game--he’s only heard of it through the people around him, and from the information he’s gathered, it just seemed like any other new hot thing that swept up the people of his generation. But, he holds no prejudice against it.

He first got his real experience of the game when Atsumu lended him his phone to play it during break. 

Wasn’t interested in Mondstadt at first... until he walked into Qinqce Village and sees the rice fields the beauty that Liyue has to offer. It sort of gave him a gentle reminisce of home.

In the end of the day, he found himself downloading genshin on his phone. Well, no harm, right? 

It turns out that Kita was REALLY good at this game. No, like stupidly good. He joins during Albedo’s banner and it’s as if it was a match made in heaven--After acquiring Albedo and Noelle on his first twenty pulls, he was practically the strongest geo main on the team. (This scares the others... how was he able to get strong in such a short amount of time?)

Doesn’t give a shit about combat even though he’s good at it. All he cares about is cooking, the scenery, and aimlessly searching for glaze lilies. 

Doesn’t play much during endgame due to being a third year but will carry you (Noelle main style) if you ask nicely.

Suna Rintaro

This little shit was like “it’s just a silly anime game” at first but is now HOOKED and is in AR55 just because he spends so much time on his phone.

Co ops with Osamu and Atsumu a lot--is also the most online and has the greatest ping. Seriously, this dude is a beast as soon as he decided to get serious.

Definitely has bought the battle pass and welkin moon too. One of the reasons why he’s now one of the veteran genshin players everyone asks for help with.

He happened to join during the early days of the game--around the time Jean and Diluc were the poster characters of the regular banner. This inevitably led him to having Jean, and she was his first five star!

When he’s not healing and doing big boi damage with Jean, he uses Zhongli (for fights that require shields and heavy damage, like the geovishap) and definitely internally laughs at the twins when they can’t dodge the geovishap or oceanid’s attacks.

Suna would switch to walking mode during a boss fight just to spite Atsumu, who is watching from his grave.

Will bully you if you’re on rough terms with him by bringing Chongyun and using his skill if you’re using Razor or Keqing in a domain together.

He can get petty but there’s no real harm done. He’s chill, and definitely not an actual toxic player. He does tend to rant on his private twt acc about the rude people he’s met in co op though. Poor Suna, he has terrible luck with random co op players but spites them back.

Overall a 9/10, a fun, if not a bit teasing player that has reached endgame and still regularly plays. Doesn’t grind as much as several others but you can catch him online in the dead of night at certain times.

Miya Atsumu

Dumbass Childe main 100%, joined just a few banners before said character’s.

Playing with Atsumu is a wild ride. He carries you in your world yet gets his ass handed in his own.

Definitely has Keqing and abuses her ability to teleport. Has made fun of Osamu for not having Keqing, before getting stuck somehow and glitching into the map.

Avid destroyer of Oceanid boars, yet his worst fear are the water birds (Osamu has to kill them for him using an archer). 

Never make him fight the Oceanid unless he has to because leveling up Childe to lvl 80 was already too much of a scarring experience. This is why his other hydro characters (including his main healer, Barbara) are at level 40 gdi--

Has wayyy too many characters of the same element in his main account yet has the holiest gacha luck in his alt. It annoys him to no end.

Has accidentally used a five star weapon for refinement. Don’t ask him about that (he cried).

Is a casual player, but gets competitive way too easily. Seriously, someone tell this man to calm down and not rush through his ascension quest because the dude will die.

If it weren’t for Suna’s Jean healing him in co op he probably would have died many more times in game.

Likes to crawl back to genshin when he’s in need of some time to unwind, and sometimes likes to jump through teapot houses.

In conclusion, a fair casual player you can co op with from time to time, but never take your eyes off of Atsumu, especially if you’re Osamu. He WILL steal your resources.

Miya Osamu

Teapot legend. Decorates his serenitea pot into a Liyue themed restaurant. Even Kita likes it there, and they hang out a lot. 

Is always mad at Atsumu for stealing his resources. This is why he always joins worlds instead of letting people join his.

Starts playing a bit earlier than Atsumu, and after several banners, ends up maining Ganyu. This leads to him carrying Atsumu a lot in Oceanid battles.

Has ALL the recipes and at least 20+ pieces of each dish in his inventory. He takes the cooking in this game to the extreme.

His Ganyu gets a lot of love and is even crowned! 

Makes fun of Atsumu for not pulling Ganyu, and there’s even more salt in the wound when you see how he has more five stars than his twin.

Him and Suna are an iconic duo in co op, and if you join them, they’ll carry you in style.

Although he’s not the biggest damage dealer, he definitely knows how to pack a punch and frequently discusses what artifacts/weapons to use with Suna.

Is slightly better than Atsumu in Genshin Impact but don’t tell him that--

Would always keep his characters full for some reason because hey you can’t fight with an empty stomach I guess//

Due to this he always has full health, and it’s also why his Hu Tao is always benched. It was never meant to be </3

One of the players who built Amber because fuck the meta pyro bow user is pog.

Is very down to earth in Genshin, bless him.

Hates cryo fatui enemies with a passion though--

Ojiro Aran

A Xiangling main who honestly just chose her because he doesn’t play the game much and just picked his favorite from the starters.

Please be nice to him he’s new.

Although he’s not as well versed into the game as the others, he understands why you’d be so addicted to it. He just likes taking his time in AR20.

 You can go hunt for resources together 🥺🥺 he might’ve picked up Yanfei from the new banner and even guides you to find the resources you need!

Bless this man and his free cor lapis--

Has to sit through the chaos that is having the Miya Twins in co op with you. 

Is doing pretty well for a new player! Only has one five star, but that’s ok :)

Seriously co op with him is just the best, especially if you’re around the same rank. It’s just chilling without caring about your damage or how good your artifacts are.

Not a fan of Spiral Abyss, only did it to get Xiangling.

He likes talking about the characters a lot! He loves reading through their personal stories too, and if you have any character with a high friendship level then please read out their stories and dialogue to him.

Doesn’t frequent Genshin as much, but in the end he also thinks it’s pog.

#haikyuu #haikyuu imagines #haikyuu scenarios #haikyuu headcanons #genshin impact #genshin impact imagines #genshin impact scenarios #genshin impact headcanons #kita shinsuke #suna rintarou #suna rintaro #miya atsumu #atsumu miya #osamu miya #miya osamu #xiangling #ganyu #amber #childe #barbara #zhongli #jean #albedo #noelle #inarizaki

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The masterlist has been updated! Also, since I’m feeling special, I’m opening requests for a bit :)

#genshin impact x reader #mooncakes and musings

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Congrats on 4K! ✨ you deserve all the love! For your 4K event, ‘I almost lost you’ kisses with Dainsleif, if that’s ok? Congrats again!

a/n: ty for the request! 4k follower event can be found here cw: injuries mention, near death experiences implied

dainsleif

the bough keeper runs.

his legs ache with fatigue and his lungs burn with the air each footstep continues to push out of him, yet he runs nonetheless. the rain pelts down around him, soaking his hair, his cape, and even the abyssal energies that coat his skin. it pushes itself deep into his flesh, imbuing it with a bitter chill that refuses to leave despite the way his veins scream with the fiery rush of adrenaline that courses through them.

amidst the howling winds and torrential rains of the storm that rages overhead, dainsleif finds your figure, bruised and battered but alive nonetheless, standing among the tall grasses of starsnatch cliff. in this moment, dainsleif whispers a prayer of thanks, even if it will fall upon the ears of those who have long since forsaken him. you crumple over as he approaches you, tired and weary, but dainsleif catches you with ease.

dainsleif gently lowers your figure to sit upon the wet grass and he follows suit, sitting across from you. the smile that crosses your features despite your injuries and despite the fight you had just gone through alleviates the storminess of his heart and, for a brief moment, he forgets of the downpour surrounding the two of you.

yet, such bliss can only last for a brief moment and a clap of thunder startles him back to the present with you, the present he was worried he might not have had with you had he not found you. dainsleif refuses to sully the moment with possibilities of what could have been and instead places a hand on your cheek before leaning over and pressing a desperate kiss to your lips.

you can sense his shaky breath and, for once, you can taste the fear on your lover's breath as he clumsily grasps at your drenched clothing in hopes to ground himself. what he does not know how to adequately say in words, dainsleif conveys to you through the fervent press of his lips against yours. for now, in this storm that the two of you constantly live in, he figures that is all he can accomplish, yet you are more than willing to accept him nonetheless.

#DAINSLEIF DAISUKI #reblog

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬. (𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢)

“Even gods can’t help but stop to catch a breath.”

Notes: fem reader.

There were many things I wondered about.

After so many years of living, so many eons of asking questions without answers, I simply stood in the middle of a dandelion field, surrounded by crystal flies--Like a fool.

As I gaze upon the starstruck sky, what would lie ahead of me now? I was but a directionless being, with nowhere to go. My kin were gone, separated by walls that spared no mercy, not even to the birds. Now, all that remains of such were merely ruins of old. Its as if I’ve completely lost my purpose--no longer a protector of Mondstadt, no longer worthy of the long lifespan I was blessed with--Just a being of pure element, lost and astray.

It was there when I first felt the wind glaze over me so softly, and it was the first time I met you. At that moment, I felt a moment of rebirth. You were so kind, glazing upon me with such hazy eyes, and I felt so out of place. You, the ever glowing saint, an archon of the new world, and me... a soldier with no master.

I couldn’t even muster up words, for I was ashamed. Ashamed of what you’d think of me. So I did the bare minimum, for a being with heavy debt to Mondstadt itself. I ask for my punishment. “I lower my head to you. Please, set me free.”

His response however, shattered my expectations. With little to no hesitance, his reply flew like the wind. “That is for you to bring upon yourself.”

W-what? My eyes felt like saucers, as my throat ran dry. What did he mean by that? Freedom, retribution, I deserved none of that. The sin I hold upon myself by serving Decarabian is too much for a simply apology. It’s a burden I must carry.

“(Y/n) (L/n),” I rise my head to the call of my name. “--Former soldier of Decarabian’s. But most importantly, a lover of Mondstadt.” His hands outstretched to mine, and for some reason, it was as if I was naturally drawn to him. I knew his name, I knew who this was. Barbatos. It seemed that it wouldn’t take long for me to realize that no matter what form he took, he was still the same inside.

Archon, elemental being, bard. No matter what, Barbatos was Barbatos, and he gave me the ability to see truly for the very first time. That my freedom was in my own hands. 

“Then, with the freedom you’ve given me...

Let me vow to protect Mondstadt, for as long as I live.” It was going to be a very, very long time. I knew that. But I shall do this with the freedom I have granted myself. For the good of the four winds, of the nation I loved, and Barbatos, this is the vow I will stand in for as long as the wind howls.

...And that was how I ended up with this total drunkard of a god for the rest of my days.

Should I have begged even more for my execution? Probably. But would Barbatos still spare me? Most likely so.

“Dandelioooooonnn~~” his words were slurred, like he was riding a merry go round of booze. “Why won’t you let me touch you? Hey, come here~~”

“--That is unnecessary,” our friends watched as we bantered, me dodging Venti’s barrage of physical affection, and Venti... still trying no matter what. The traveler, who sat opposite of us, could only stay bewildered at the story, and the stark contrast of its two main heroes today.

“S-so, this is the fierce warrior who was granted the mercy of Lord Barbatos?!” Paimon’s mouth was agape. She stops for a breath, before carrying on. “You m-mean, (Y/n) once KNEELED to Venti?! Not only that, but the Barbatos in that tale feels so different than the Barbatos now!”

“It’s like watching an old married couple.” The traveler adds on to Paimon’s speech, still in disbelief. “So, that was how you met?”

Pushing away Venti’s hands, I try my best to keep a straight face. “Yes. The tales you hear the townsfolk tell to their children are partially true. however. the one Venti and I have told you tonight is how it really went down.” I chuckle at the thought. Who knew our first meeting had such an impact? “Though I’m glad it’s been teaching the kids a good life lesson or two.”

As my eyes trail back to Venti, I was hit with a softness, the same softness I felt after my adrenaline rushes were over, and when I knew everything was safe. I was pretty sure the traveler noticed my fondness too, but it’s alright. It’ll be our little secret. “Say, traveler. Let me let you in on a hymn of the bards of Mondstadt.”

“No matter how far the wind blows, everything stays,” I shift a bit at Venti’s weight, finally letting him rest on my shoulder. He reeked--though that was to be expected. “Right where you left it. Everything stays, but it still changes.”

I hope the traveler knew what I was talking about. In any case, the feel of Venti’s hand in mine, and the way he looked at me with such gentle eyes even whilst intoxicated proved such phrases to be true. We’ve gone through change, we’ve become different people. Once a warrior, once a rebel, now simple folk of Mondstadt, learning how to love like the people do. Once on different sides, fighting for the same freedom, and then--as the same wind blows, our relationship with each other slowly differed.

“So~” Paimon started to speak again, this time in a mischievous tone. “How did you two fall in love?”

Unexpectedly, I threw out a hoarse chuckle. Love. Such an unexpected experience that had befallen me. The truth was, I never expected it--at least not during my days of serving Decarabian. But as the times past, and when nations grew, I began to realize quite the consensus. The Mondstadt I protect now is still the same, yet things are different now. I didn’t need to devote myself to endless servitude, to slice monsters in half--because there was barely the need for it nowadays. Mondstadt’s people are capable of protecting themselves, and perhaps that was what Venti wanted me to believe.

“And then, perhaps that was when he grabbed the opportunity and freedom to woo me.”

“Ho ho, and it worked!” I roll my eyes at Venti’s sudden jab. Geez, what a childish god. “She used to be so serious. “I will protect Mondstadt!” “I will devote my life to it!” “No threat will ever pass you, Barbatos!” And then she’d run off to the wind, flipping her hair and acting all cool.”

“--But give her a flower and a song and she’s all red like an apple! Ahahahaha!” I wince at the embarrassment, quickly shutting his mouth. The traveler and paimon seem amused at the sudden revelation, and this was when I realized that it was probably best to do some damage control before my dear lover would be sleeping on the couch tonight.

Bidding the two and the bartender at Angel’s Share a farewell, I shoulder Venti, making sure to guide him deftly through the streets of Mondstadt. As we pave through the mostly empty surroundings, I start to feel warm--almost proud of the new Mond of today. How long as it been since the people were granted freedom? Since I had been able to stop and see the fruits of the labors its people who fought for it grow? It’s a nostalgic feeling, really.

“Heya, (Y/n).” It seemed that Venti noticed my silent musings. I hum a response, with no expectations whatsoever. If it was a question about how far we were from home, surely that--

“Marry me.”

I nearly ran into the pavement there and then. Marriage? To Barbatos? To Venti? To the man I knew as my lover? Wait, of course the person you’d get married to is most likely your lover. Then, why am I still so flustered? Why is it that with this man, everything felt so different and new? How is it that he could make such a mess of me, yet make me whole?

“Hey, why are you so quiet?” He pouts, adorably I might add. I still stumble to catch my breath. To be honest, I wouldn’t mind... “We’ve been together for so long, we’re pretty much just giving rings to each other. Come on~”

“Geh... When you put it that way... can’t you take this seriously?”

I felt a sudden drop--a different feeling place itself on him, and all of a sudden, he vocalizes many, many words. “I have! I’ve consulted the church, I’ve looked at all kinds of rings and other things you might prefer for proposals, and I’ve been thinking about it even in eons of slumber! I want us to be happy, (y/n), but most importantly, I want you to be happy, so regardless of your acceptance, it’s fine if we stay by each other’s sides, right?”

My breath hitched. Tears were threatening to prickle my eyes. Of course he’d be  so thoughtful, yet so playful too... don’t tell me. “I don’t want you to propose to me while you’re drunk, Barbatos... but you’re actually sober, aren’t you?”

“Ehe.” He chuckles, before getting on one knee, a small crystal core presented on the palms of his hands. “So, is that a yes?”

I couldn’t contain my smile. No matter how red my face was. A chorus of giggles rang through the night sky, and as Venti hovered over to my head to place the crystal core on my hair, I accepted his proposal.

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Found

pairing- dainsleif x reader

category- angst at the beginning, fluff at the end

warnings- new archon quest spoilers, dainsleif spoilers.

Keep reading

#DAINSLEIF DAISUKI #UEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUE #reblog

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𝐓𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐨 𝐔𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭. (𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐟)

Notes: MAJOR story (1.4 quest) spoilers, fem reader, Aether is the traveler, angst.

“No one knew what happened to you. Your husband mourned for five hundred years... Yet one moment changed everything he thought he knew about you.”

Many things were not known about Dainsleif. The things Aether did know were simply details regarding the abyss. He didn’t dare pry--anything personal seemed out of bounds with Dainsleif--that was how distant he truly was.

Yet there was something intriguing that he and Paimon picked up the more they travelled. The more time they spent with Dainsleif, the more they saw hints of prolonged attention to the sunset, and to certain flowers of the same species. Were they more than just things that fancied his interest? He certainly didn’t strike them as the poetic type.

It was even more apparent that something was under the iceberg when a small ray of light--a twinkle perhaps, emitted from his collar before the man turned from their sights. Paimon couldn’t see it clearly, but Aether did. It was a ring, strung together with thread to create a necklace.

They wonder if it was out of bounds to ask him this--if they should really risk the thought of not being in his best interest anymore for prying too much... but a simple question shouldn't bother him, right? Maybe he’d just brush it off.

So, during a small break to catch a breather after battling the Abyss Order, Paimon and Aether shared glances as Dainsleif finally spoke of Khaen’riah. 

“The thing is--We’d like to ask you some things, Dain.” Before he could object, Paimon thrusted another 500 mora at his face. “Just three questions, like last time!”

They feared for the worst, but on the contrary, the man paid it no mind. He instead simply obliged, opting them to simply talk. He, after all, knew quite a lot.

The first two questions were mundane. “What are you doing in Teyvat?” and “Do you like flowers and poems?”. He managed to answer both easily. The first one was an answer that simply gave no context to the actual question, leaving room for interpretation. The second was like a short lament, as if there was a meaning behind closed doors. 

The third question however, erupted numerous memories to erupt in the back of his head. “Why do you like the sunset?”

“Hmm... I don’t hate it.”

“Oi, aren’t you supposed to ask him about the ring--AH!” What started as a simple question from Aether escalated to something much more, due to Paimon’s unintentional slip up. They quickly turn to Dainsleif, fearing for rage, for his eyebrows to furrow and perhaps eat them up alive.

But he didn’t. Instead, he seemed... melancholic?

Aether... knew this feeling. He knew the look on Dainsleif’s eyes. He knew the tone behind the sound of his sigh and when he finally opened his mouth to speak again. 

Knowing that the traveler was finding someone, he figured an eye for an eye was due. “Just like you, I was once looking for someone. Someone very special.”

“...But she’s gone now. And maybe its for the better.” That said it all for Dainsleif. For the world was a cruel place.

They spent the rest of their break in mutual silence.

Dainsleif remembered the bitter feeling that pierced through his heart when you were no longer by his side. When you disappeared right in front of him, when the cataclysm struck the hardest. 

Your voice still rang in his head, even after he gave up. Even after years of searching, even after his centuries of mourning. Your happy voice, like when he proposed to you on a sunset, your lovestruck voice, when you both walked through a garden filled with your favorite flowers, and your pained voice which haunted him the most, as much as the cataclysm did in itself. 

You were everything to him, and the gods took you away.

Sometimes, in his journeys, he dreams of what life was--what life could have been for the both of you. He reminisces the training sessions filled with playful banter from you, the walks through the marketplace to check on the people you both were supposed to protect, and passionate escapades to discover new things with the alchemists. 

Would you have retired with him to the remote parts of Khaen’riah to live out the rest of your days in peace? 

But there was no mulling around for him. Not until you can peacefully rest, knowing the Abyss--the cause of your death and the extinction of his nation have been obliterated for good. Now, 500 years later, he’s at the trail of an abyss herald, with a traveler by his side and the same resolve. 

You always did say he was a bit stubborn... ah, you corrected that word to headstrong. 

Whenever he passes by his reflection, he remembers bits and pieces of you. The times when you’d tug on his collar teasingly, when you’d compliment him on his hair and brushed it away from his face, and when he gave you his coat, all whilst being completely teased by his comrades for being such a loving husband.

But all that remains of them were memories. Memories and one ring.

“Dainsleif?”

The man blinks at recognizing Paimon’s voice. Right, he was on a mission. No reason to get sidetracked now, especially with the abyss herald right under their noses. He gives out careful instructions to the group, navigating the ruins and finally facing off the abyss herald.

All hell breaks loose. Secrets were revealed, questions were bubbling, but most importantly, Lumine’s sudden appearance made things spiral into dangerous unknown territory.

One thing’s for sure as soon as he sees them getting away--chase after them. For the resolve he has been fighting for. For years of mourning and perseverance.

But life is never fair. Neither are the abyss, the gods, nor fate itself. Nothing is fair in this world. It’s a bitter realization that bubbles back to his throat when he sees a glimpse of familiar colored hair on a figure reminiscent of his thought to be late wife, dressed in clothes of the Abyss. 

The world will always be cruel to those who live in it. No one can escape its fate. Not even the two of you.

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I think I’ll open slots for three requests!! :)

#requests open #genshin impact x reader #genshin x reader #mooncakes and musings

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Gentle Touches (Dainsleif, Xiao)

“In which he tries to convey himself in the most gentle of ways.”

Even the average bystander could pick up the fact that Dainsleif was not the physical type, and if anything, should you wish to keep your own safety, it was best to keep your distance.

Except for you. After all, you were no bystander--you were a part of his story, and he was part of yours. If he was the danger that everyone was wary about, you were the risk not many people would take.

Although you weren’t like most couples, it was evident to anyone that the two of you held each other dear, should they look close enough. The way he matched your pace on gentle strolls through the woods, the way you were always so patient with him, knowing what he wanted to convey, and the way your gazes softened held an air of warm benevolence, taken straight from a fairy tale.

When no one was looking, it was when your love languages truly blossomed. It was also when he’d deftly weave his hands out of his gloves, bringing them to your soft locks and gently combing through them. Though he was unfamiliar with the act at first, your approval led him to even start humming Mondstadt’s folk songs, as small birds chirped away in the small woodland clearing where you two rested.

He wonders how the world could be so peaceful--resting beside a tree with you, with almost no worries. It fuels his determination against the abyss, for a world where they could finally be rid of once and for all.

“Dearest?”

“Yes?”

Dainsleif’s words were caught in his throat, for the sunset’s rays left such an ethereal blessing on you. He trudged on however, opting for a simple response. “Nevermind.”

You simply smile. For you knew what he wanted to truly say. So, you gently rub your thumb on his palm, before leaning onto his arm and closing your eyes. “I love you too.”

From the many years he has lived through, he’s seen many expressions that humans shared. The lantern rites he’s frequented in particular has him seeing all sorts of signs of affection.

He’s seen couples hold hands, a gesture of romantic love. He’s seen friends laugh together, a sign of platonic love. He’s seen a mother send a lantern off with her children, familial love in their eyes. He’s seen all sorts of love at this point, yet he yearns to truly experience it.

Despite his exterior, there were many things he longed to try with you. They were subconscious, a product of his touch starved self, yet they were there nonetheless. Chewing at him like crystalflies in his stomach, the love he sought after was similar to almond tofu--but that was merely a measly substitute compared to you.

He wants to be held. He loves how you caress him. He adores when you both visit the sunset at Jueyun Karst, unbeknownst to the prying eyes of the other adepti watching their vigilant yaksha learn to love for the first time in eons. Even they get an inkling of how much Xiao is fond of you.

As soon as your hands meet each other, he gets addicted. He squeezes them out of reassurance, he traces each vein with curiosity in his eyes, and he never forgets to play with your fingers. They fit so nicely with his, to the point where he misses them whenever the two of you part ways.

For Xiao, your touch would wash off the blood and karma that stained his hands, and that was more than enough for him to hold off the pain for even a little bit.

One faithful night in Wangshu Inn, Xiao presents you with a ring. Should you look close enough, you could see the small qingxin petal that he entombed inside the imperial jade.

“It’s an adepti amulet. It will keep you safe,” he says. 

But amulet or not, you knew you were in good hands no matter what. After all, all you needed to do was to say his name.

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