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traumasurvivorshelpingsurvivors · 1 year

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tw mention of sex/sexual topics?, sexuality confusion, mostly venty lol

okay so for a very long time I've considered myself aroace and I still think that to be true, like I've never felt attracted to someone before (I actually forget romance and sexuality exist at all most of the time) BUT I've been curious for a few months about what it would be like to have sex.

Now the thing is is that first, I am trans (trans masc nonbinary), second I live in a conservative area, third I'm living stealth rn for safety, and fourth I have previous trauma from CSA and low/no contact CSA exploitation that makes me feel SUPER SUPER uncomfortable about being naked around people and uncomfortable around other people who are naked. Also I have big trust issues.

So if I wanted to have sex, I'd have to find someone that isn't queerphobic, find someone that is willing to be partnered with me, find someone that I can trust enough to be with, and somehow get over my own disgust of naked human bodies (which is a ME thing. Nothing to do with other people, it's just a weird me thing -_-).

I mean like it's a small thing I think about every once-in-a-while but it's not a huge deal? but I'm curious ya know, like a lot of people around my age (19-22) act really sex-focused and idk how to relate to that at all. Like ??? Also I worry about stds and all that stuff.

Like idk do people go to a bar and ask someone? if I went out and got drunk would that work? like that's super irresponsible and idk if I'd be able to do that but I'm curious. What's the big deal? Plus additionally if I were to sexually partner with someone I think I'd prefer them to be amab but idk?? I don't find anyone attractive but if someone had a penis the whole sexual interaction would be more obvious to me <- odd reason, hopefully I didn't word it too weirdly?

Which I guess might make me gay??? Then I'd be gay aro ace and trans nonbinary and that just feels like too much you know? I'm too paranoid to try anything but I'm also pretty curious. Also there's the fact that I get mistaken for a lot younger than I am and that uhhh might draw some weird people? idk if I'd be considered attractive but I've had multiple people confess to have had a crush on me in the past.

why is this stuff so complicateddd

Hi anon,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing and I’d like to start by saying how sorry I am for your trauma history as well as trying to navigate some complexities between gender identity and sexuality in a cultural climate that doesn’t often allow room for exploration of either, much less both.

I think it can unfortunately be easy to generalize how people might react, and/or behave, and forget the individuality to be found anywhere and everywhere - it’s understandable and valid to worry “am I the only one who feels this way?” - but it’s a lie. There are so many people out there who are looking for the things you’re looking for, too.

To me, and I apologize if I have managed to misread this, but unpacking some of the things you’ve shared, it sounds like there might be conflating sexual orientation with sexual activity. They are two distinct things and though of course can overlap, don’t cancel each other out. An aspec person is still aspec regardless of sexual activity. Though at the end of the day, only you get to decide what - if any - your labels are, and the boundaries around what and much you share with any intimate partners in the future. If you consider yourself aspec today, then explore your sexual orientation further and realize another label actually speaks more to you, then all that happened was you’ve discovered more of who you are: and that’s a beautiful thing.

As for how you might go about exploring that sexual activity, I think the first step to consider is: “what are your boundaries?” I had the opportunity to answer a similar question about pursuing experiences/relationships, which might be a helpful addition - though it sounds to me like you know what you’re looking for, it’s more about how to explore that in a way that feels comfortable for you?

Is there a possibility - if you are seeking to explore intimacy for the first time, but with a bit of distance and the ability to decline, and leave when you feel you need to - a virtual connection? Something where you could engage in non-penetrative sexual intimacies within a comfortable environment? There are several online communities that might feel safer to explore as you navigate your own boundaries, and could connect via a camera? That way if you realize it’s not for you, you have the power to turn it off and curate your online experiences moving forward? Of course, if that doesn’t sound appealing please don’t think you even have to consider that, I just wanted to offer a potential since it sounded like there was some concerns when it came to in person contact. Regardless of what you decide for yourself, I hope you have the opportunities and safe environments to explore the things you want on your own terms. - Mod Kat

#trauma talks #mod kat #sexuality #tw sex

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ragnvdnir · 2 years

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Hello!

Have you considered a scenario where Kazuha proposes to the reader or vice versa? Love your writing!

love is in the air

summary: how he met you; loved you, and promised to marry you

character: kazuha x gn!reader

genre: just fluff <3

warnings: referring kazuha's dead friend as ‘tomo’, kazuha's backstory, beidou cameo, venti and diluc's cameo, wine intake

word count: 2.3k

note: anon tysm for requesting and loving my writing!! i swear i feel so happy bc of what you said, i was surprised tbh, but here is your request! ty again and i wish you will enjoy this. i also wrote their love story btw i hope you don't mind ( ◜‿◝ )♡

now playing: say yes

“im in front of you, im right here. tell me with your lips say yes, say yes. without knowing im going to you, i wanna tell you my heart with the blowing wind, love is true”

He was known as Kaedehara Kazuha first before he was recognized as The Wandering Samurai when he fled away from his homeland, Inazuma. By the time he was born, the renowned noble samurai clan, Kaedehara Clan, was on the verge of collapsing.

When he grew up, he met a lot of people from his wandering in Inazuma, and eventually became friends with the reckless Tomo. The two have been companions for a while before Tomo faced his end after losing to a duel with Kujou Sara and unfortunately the Raiden Shogun herself finishing him off with the musou no hitotachi.

He was too late when he arrived there, Tomo was already slained by the Shogun. He grabbed his friend's vision and run away from that place. And that's how he became a wanted man. He hid but the shogunate managed to find him and they fought to arrest him.

From there, he runs towards the sea, swimming to getaway. When he was already too tired, he lost hope, ready to face his death. But Beidou found him in the sea and helped him to get back to life. Kazuha has been welcomed by the crew, he became a temporary member after Beidou took him in. She introduced him to the members of the crew, including you, her friend.

She asked you to welcome him to Liyue, touring him and letting him experience the cultures and food, to which you agreed. Beidou never told you who and what he is when you asked her, she simply answered, “It's for you to find out and for him to tell.”

What she said made you curious about the man. You first tried talking to him to get to know him better. He answered you nice and short, but that's it. He didn't add anything, simply giving answers to your questions and replying to your thoughts.

‘Who is he and why is he mysterious?’ You wondered wide awake that night. You came up with a plan to get close to him, to know what is the reason Beidou couldn't tell you why she took, and after that, you'll leave him alone.

It started with you bringing him Liyue foods, conversing with him, asking him about his haikus, accompanying him to his wandering— hell you even accompanied him to Mondstadt where he met a certain drunkard bard who have an anemo vision too. All of this, you did just to fill up your curiosity.

That night, the bard who introduced himself as Venti invited him for a drink in a known tavern in Mondstadt, Angels Share. To say that night is peaceful is a lie, a big lie to be exact.

Kazuha likes wine and Venti also likes them, you might think nothing will go wrong but you are mistaken there. The two gentlemen drank dandelion wine until they were left stuttering on their words. Showcasing their poems and seeing who's the best while having their cheeks flushed red from being drunk, the two really got along well. You can only sigh at the two of them and continued drinking your drink. You also noticed the bartender shaking his head at the both of them while wiping the glasses and serving the patrons drinks. The two won't stop drinking if the bartender didn't tell them that the tavern is closing.

“Drinking like as if it's your last, tsk.” You mumbled while holding Kazuha to help him stand up. You wrapped Kazuha's one arm on your shoulder as you held his waist to help him.

Kazuha whipped his head towards you, “Are you aware that I heared your little mumbling?”

His movement and words startled you that made you look at him. As you did that, your nose touched each other. Your eyes widened at the sudden proximity as your heart picks up its rhythm.

“I have a high sense of hearing. I hear the voices of nature, including you and your beating heart that seems to pump rapidly in a rush.” He said in a hushed tone that send shivers on your body.

You gulped while your eyes flicker. He only smiled at you and blink slowly like a lovestruck man. His gaze send your stomach tickling.

“W-what are you looking at? Do i have anything on my face?” You looked away from him and coughed.

“What is your real intention, Y/n?”

“Huh?”

“Do you think that I wouldn't notice how you try so hard to get close to me? You must have your reasons, yes?” He removed his arm around you and stood up on his own. The drunk Kazuha seemingly departed already. It left you astounded how keen he is.

You sighed and finally answered him. “Fine, I was trying to figure out who are you and what did you do. I mean Beidou is kind, but she wouldn't let someone join the crux that fast without a reason,”

Kazuha laughed, “I like frank people. You're frank, i like you,”

“Hey, you two!” You don't have the time to react on his words when someone called you both. You and Kazuha looked back towards Venti the bard who held a bottle in his hands.

“Love is in the air, said the anemo archon!” He giggled and gave you two a salute before singing away in the streets of Mondstadt.

“He's really drunk.” You said and followed Kazuha as he starts walking back to the place you'll stay for the night.

“I'm a wanted man.” You watched Kazuha with wide eyes as he sat on the couch. The thing that you've been trying to find the answers to is now in front of you.

“What do you mean?”

“I'm sure you're aware of the vision hunt decree that is happening right now in Inazuma, yes? I stole my friend's vision, now I am on a run because of it.” Kazuha simply elaborated while he lay down on the couch.

“Where's your friend right now?” You sat on the mattress as you waited for his response. You can see how he hesitated to give you an answer based on how he kept opening his mouth but no words came out.

“It's alright, you don't have to answer if it is too personal,”

“No, I will give you answers,”

“My friend has already passed away. The Electro Archon finished him off.”

You shut your mouth after that. Silence filled the small room. You don't know what to say. You can only mutter a small ‘im sorry’.

“Not your fault. You can have the bed, I'll sleep on the couch.” Only nodding at his words, you lay on the mattress. Your body facing Kazuha's figure.

“Good night, Kazuha,” You whispered softly.

“May the nightmares stay away from you, Y/n.” He glanced back at you before closing his eyes, going into sleep.

Both of you never talked about what happened that evening again when you came back to Liyue.

Now that you finally have your answers, you thought you should stop bothering him. But you simply couldn't. It was now that you realized that in your everydays, there is Kazuha. You couldn't think of what will you do if you stopped now even if your curiosity killed the cat already. Kazuha is already familiar with Liyue, so why can't you let him be on his own?

Nevertheless, you are still stuck around him, and Kazuha doesn't mind it. In fact, he said he enjoyed your company— your warmth.

That was the start of your good days. The everydays not lasting without seeing each other. The days where suddenly, everything behind his haiku is about you. The days where he will create haiku in a rock that is filled with beams of mid-afternoon daylight. However, your image in his mind prisons his attention, resulting to him creating a haiku for you instead.

Kazuha does not tolerate distraction, for it may lead him into something dangerous. But, if you were the distraction and danger, perhaps, he might learn to embrace it.

He has been distracted countless junctures already. Never once did he let you stop for its sending him to serenity; a place— or a person rather— where he wants to rest, keep his eyes closed for a moment and open them to see you first things first on his sight, beaming at his beauty.

You asked Kazuha “Do you have a type?” He asked you what is a type. You told him it's a person you like, a person you want and need, a person who captivated you, a person who is your everything. If you were to ask the past Kazuha who doesn't even know you yet, he would simply say no or no one. But how come when you asked the present Kazuha now who held your hand delicately, the answers suddenly changed?

“In this world where I met and interacted with a lot of people from my wanderings. The only answer that I have is you. You are everything you've defined.”

Kazuha does like frank people because he thinks there is no need to hide everything you wish to say. Yet, he is not frank. He loves being passive to you for he can coat it with flowers and still makes you flustered around him.

You and Kazuha never had a label, you're just casually ... there beside each other, simply existing. You both don't mind it though. What matters is you are there and he is there. Even so, for what reason did Kazuha suddenly want to settle down with you? Is it when he saw a man asking his lover to be his spouse? Who knows? Maybe that clicked something in Kazuha's mind.

However, Kazuha and settling down doesn't go well. So he came to ask you if you would still accompany him.

“Would you want to be my companion in my wanders?”

“I want to, but i can't,” Kazuha's heart shrunk at you words.

“That's why I will wait for you. You can return to me and I will have my open arms for you to come back to.” You added and gazed at him with eyes full of love.

Kazuha took your hand and kissed it gently, you can feel his smile while he did that for a few seconds before returning his gaze to you.

“You never fail to make me realize that you are full of wonders, i wished to wander you a bit more,” He caressed your fingers and gave them a kiss once more.

“Fret not, I will return to you every time. Until then, will you be well?” Kazuha looked at you with hopeful eyes.

“Hell I am! ... just— just return to me, please?” You're eyes watered at the thought of him leaving you hanging. Your poor heart wrenched at the danger that will follow Kazuha as he returns to Inazuma.

“It's an oath, I will come back to you. I still need to marry you, after all.” Your tears dropped as he said those words. Your hands trembled against him.

“M-marry me? You will?”

“I do, will you?” He felt his heart thumps against his chest, quick and loud.

“A million times yes until I have no voice to say yes!” You grabbed his face from the excitement and smashed your lips against him. This caused Kazuha's eyes to open wide. You two never kissed at all. You've never been intimate with him.

Your eyes opened as it finally came to you what you did. You look at Kazuha who is already looking at you with his ruby eyes blown wide. You immediately parted and covered your mouth before turning around and covering your whole face as it heats up from embarrasment. You silent screamed at your hands while managing to curse yourself mentally as many as you can.

‘Are you insane!? Why would you do that!? You're so stupid!?’

Meanwhile, Kazuha was too stunned to speak. He opens his mouth to say something but closes them as his face turned scarlet red like his eyes.

No one talked for a minute until Kazuha placed a hand on your shoulder.

“Can you face me now?” You immediately shook your head and shy away from him. He chuckled because of this.

“It's fine, you're not the only one who's embarrassed.” This made you faced him while having your hands on each side of your cheeks to hide the heat.

“Though, I wouldn't mind another one.” He smiled slyly at you. If you thought your face cannot get hotter than already it is, you're wrong.

“But, Can I?” You won't deny how you liked his soft lips against yours. You can only nod while missing how his lips feels against yours.

Kazuha tucked your hair behind your ears before resting them on your nape and closing his eyes to lean in and give you a proper kiss. He stayed still for a moment before his lips move soft and slow against yours. You followed his pace and placed your hands on his shoulder. He dips you a little which made you giggle against his mouth and gently hit him. He smiled at this and only dip you more. You leaned away and laughed against his lips.

Not far away from you two, you hear Beidou's voice approaching. “What a show lovebirds! Sorry to break it to you but I have to take your man now, Y/n. Everyone is already there except this lover boy right here.”

You rested your head on Kazuha's shoulder to hide from another embarrassment. He can only sigh and told Beidou he will follow her to which she teases him that he only wants another kiss and walks away.

“It saddens me to bid my farewell here. But i will surely comeback for our wedding,”

You nodded and pinched his cheeks,“You better be, I will be here to welcome you,”

“See you soon, take care of yourself while I'm away?”

“Mhm, you should too.” You let go of him as he followed Beidou.

“And Kazuha?” He turned around to face you and saw you fiddling with your fingers, hesitating.

“I love you,” You mouthed at him that sends his heart melting from your scorching love.

“And I, love you more than i already have.”

note: i didn't it expect it to be this long lolol, a reblog would be really appreciated and it will help me to grow :>>

©kazu-topia 2022, do not copy or translate, thank you!

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mrpenguinpants · 3 years

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Razor: Pre-Relationship HCs

THANK YOU SO MUCH ANON [if you’re still here haha]!! Razor is best boy! I can’t pet the dogs but I can pet Razor so therefore he is the best boy. I take no criticism and I’m taking it to my grave.

I’m just gonna make this part my appreciation post and @snowy224 I don’t understand why tumblr won’t let me @ you but you are such a real one it’s kind of insane. I’m almost scared actually but know that no matter how bad I’m feeling or how much I want to throw my fics into the garbage it’s always nice seeing you pop up 💕💕

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Semi Part 1: General HCs

Semi Part 3: Cuddle HCs

Semi Part 4: Jealous HCs

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[taglist] <- if you want to be added, please read this first.

@hanniejji @mikeysbike @unionwitch @musekala @twistedsunnshiii @adoring-ghost @asheseiler @snowy224 @youaskedfurret @childelover @xoneaboveallx @akaasea @stanzastic

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Razor: Pre-Relationship HCs

You had first met the wolf boy when you had been attacked by a Mitachurl when you were collecting wolfhooks. He had jumped out of the bushes and saved you and ever since then you made sure to visit Wolvendom any chance you could get. Just to meet with the mysterious man and thank him somehow. It then developed into having friendly competitions in hunting and familiarizing yourself with how Razor’s life was and who he was as a person. It made you feel like a kid again, running around, getting mud on your clothes, and sleeping outside under the stars. You almost forgot how pretty the sky could be sometimes.

It took a bit of time to get used to Razor’s affectionate nature and trying to reason that Razor had only known wolves his entire life, so there wasn’t anything deeper to when he wanted to hold your hand or nuzzle your cheek. It still made you flush pink since you never experienced this before but it was kind of nice. It felt comfortable to simply hold you hand out, wait for Razor to see you, perk up, walk over, and place his chin in the palm of your hand. The cute but sweet act always made you give a small giggle as you petted him and he nuzzled into your palm.

That was until you started developing feelings for him. It just hit you one day when you saw Razor laugh so hard he was almost crying when you accidently slipped on some mud. He was usually pretty quiet and the only loud noises he made were howls with his lucipals. You stared at him for a couple of seconds before you caught yourself and laughed along with him. On your walk back home you kept thinking back to how happy Razor looked and proceeded to scream into your hands. You were starting to crush on someone who may not even know what a crush was.

Now, every time he initiated some type of affection it sent your heart rate skyrocketing until you thought you would combust. You could feel the heat starting to overtake your cheeks and you went stiff in his hold whenever he wanted to snuggle together. Your different reactions only made Razor confused and it made him think you were sick or there was some type of danger nearby, which only prompted him to go into protect mode and made cupid himself take an axe and cleave your heart in half.

Razor’s world is a simple one and yet that’s what makes it so complicated. At first he wanted to hold your hand because it was soft but now whenever he holds it his heart starts beating faster. When you both fall asleep under the stars he always stays awake a bit longer. Both to make sure you’re both not in danger but to also gaze at your features. After spending so much time together he started to feel weird. Whenever you had to go back home he wanted you to stay a bit longer and felt something tugging at his heart. Telling him to go after you but he was still nervous about the big city.

So when you seemed to be shying away from his usual touches Razor couldn’t help but feel that he must have done something wrong. Did he accidently hurt you? Was there another custom in Mondstadt that he wasn’t aware of? It made him feel sad that you didn’t seem to want to spend time with him.

While you couldn’t sense the mood in the wind, it didn’t take a genius to realize that Razor seemed to be upset about something. His hair that you had at first mistaken as a wolf ear was turned down, his red eyes were sadden, and he looked like a kicked puppy or wolf in this case. It hurt your heart to see your friend so sadden so you quickly rushed over to where he was, dropping the things you had brought so you both could go out adventuring, to make sure he was okay.

“Razor? Are you alright? Did something happen? Are you hurt?” you quickly scrambled towards him and giving him a fast once-over to make sure he wasn’t bleeding anywhere. He only looked up at you with those same sadden eyes and you swore that you would protect his man with everything you had.

“Do you...not like Razor?” Razor pouted up at you as he seemed to shuffle away from you. Not like him? Where did this come from? You slowly kneeled beside him frowning slightly as you reached over to pet him. He didn’t seem to shy away from your touch, in fact he almost seemed desperate for it.

“What? Of course not Razor. Where did you get that idea?” you softly scratched behind his ear as you tried to remember if anyone in the city of freedom mention anything about a wolf boy or that they were heading to Wolvendom that might have upset Razor.

“You. Don’t like being near me,” Razor confessed as he leaned harder into your touch, “This. Don’t do anymore”

You suddenly dawned on you that he was right. You had been so focused on getting your feelings under control that it did seem like you wanted to scramble out of his hold. But it wasn’t because you didn’t like Razor. It was definitely the complete opposite but it came off wrong. You were mentally kicking yourself for your mess up as you slowly reached over to hold his hands. Something to keep both you and him stable.

“Oh, um...” You laughed awkwardly to yourself, “It’s not like that Razor. Um, how do I explain this..”

You pondered to yourself and what the best and easiest way to explain that you really really wanted to hold his hand in a romantical sense. You wanted to be more than lucipals? That..didn’t seem right. Razor’s world was simple so the best way would be to say things simply.

“You see Razor, whenever we’re together I get this feeling here,” you pressed his palm over your heart so he could feel how fast your heart was racing, “that means that I like you. A lot. So much that when you want to um, hold hands, it makes my heart go so fast that I need a minute to let it calm down. It’s not because I hate you, I don’t think I ever could. I just like you so much that I need a second. If that makes sense...”

“Razor has that too!” Razor suddenly exclaimed as he proceeded to tackle you in his excitement as he took your own hand and placed it over his heart. You could feel his own heart rate racing at the same pace as yours.

“Ah- I’m glad?” you stuttered as Razor peered down at you grinning.

“So you won’t leave Razor?” Razor asked as you sighed amused.

“Never.” You agreed as you watched Razor light up brighter than any star in the sky. Razor grinned down at you and you swore you could see a small wolf tail wagging. What have you gotten yourself into? You might need to check in with Barbara soon to make sure your heart wouldn’t collapse anytime soon.

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Okay. One more Xiao fic and I’m going to take a powernap, I’m so tired. I’m sorry Venti I will write you tmr. I think 3 posts a day is my limit so hopefully I can get to everyone in time. I’m about to go wake up, play alien isolation with friends, and scare the life out of me. Wish me luck!

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galaxybonez · 3 years

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Oooooh~! What if: Venti x reader, confessing after going to starsnatch and getting mistaken for a couple. You In no Way have to do this! Simply an idea <3 ur super talented btw

Please, this is such a cute request!

Also...0/////0 thank you

Its been months since I've written anything so this might not be that good, I'm sorry anon-

- Honestly, he had been planning on confessing to you anyways, and this just made the set-up easier for him

- His original plan had been to bring you to Starsnatch Cliff, sing you a song he'd written for you, and flat out tell you

- He'd been flirting for months but you never seemed to get the hint

- And while the first phase of his master plan was successful, he was interupted before he could even whip out his lyre

- A young adventurer had come up the cliff in search of celia flowers, unaware you two were sitting on the cliff

- "oh, I'm super sorry! I didn't mean to intrude!"

- You open your mouth to tell them it's okay and not to worry, but venti interjects before you can get a word out

- "It's fine! There's no reason to apologise. Although, this is a rather Important matter so if you would excuse us?"

- This struck you as odd. Venti almost never inturupts someone, much less dismiss someone else so easily. During other outings, he'd often invite whoever you might cross paths with to join in on the fun. And an important matter? What is he talking about?

- the adventurer nods, picking up the flowers they had come for, before turning around and starting the trek back down

- "Of course! Oh, no, did I interupt your date? Im extra sorry now! I'll get going! Ah, you two make a cute couple, by the way!"

- You can't help but blink in surprise. "Couple? Why would they automatically assume we were on a date?"

- Venti looks at you from the corner of his eye and shrugs casually "because we are."

- "... What?"

- He sighs and turns to face you completely, legs moving from their dangling position off the side of the cliff to crossed in front of him,

- "I like you. Actually, scratch that, I love you. I had been planning to tell you this whole time, but my original plan was far more romantic. I had a song planned and everything!" He pouts and puffs his cheeks, but doesn't look as upset as he sounds.

- It takes you a minute to process what he just told you, but you're overjoyed! You'd liked him for a while but didn't have the courage to tell him.

- You lean forward and hug him, which seems to surprise him at first, but his arms quickly find themselves around your waist.

- When you part, he grins at you "can I still play my song? I wrote it just for you~

- And with a nod from your head, he summons his lyre, and with nimble fingers begins picking the tune of his little medley

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suddencolds · 3 years

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I see you say you're taking prompts and I instantly kick down your door. I'd write this myself if I was at home rn but. Venti starting to come down with a cold but going out drinking anyways but the strong scent of the alcohol keeps making him sneeze whenever he tries to drink and people are starting to Worry

Hi anon!! First, sorry for the delay!!! Second, thank you for the prompt (which I have interpreted to take place during Windblume festival, just because. <33) I’ve run around with Venti so much recently that I feel like it’s about time that I write something for him ;w; Hope you enjoy!

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In hindsight, all the signs were there.

Venti wakes up with the sort of deep, unshakeable exhaustion he hasn’t felt in years—strictly speaking, archons don’t need sleep, so he finds he’s rarely this tired. He catches himself almost nodding off after a conversation with Amber and has to pinch himself awake; when afternoon rolls around, he takes an indulgent nap at Windrise, only to somehow wake up twice as tired as before.

He feels restless, if anything, and it’s too cold outside for his liking, so he heads to the Angel’s Share. Kaeya still owes him a drink as payment for the lessons in poetry—besides, he’s sure the alcohol will warm him up.

It’s one of those days when the tavern is crammed full of customers. When he pushes open the door, he spends a good few seconds trying to find somewhere to sit, until Kaeya—who is predictably present—waves him over.

“Why, if it isn’t Mondstadt’s greatest bard.”

“I seem to recall you owing me one last drink to cover your tuition fee,” Venti tells him.

Kaeya laughs. “I was hoping you’d have forgotten.”

“Haha! I assure you, my memory is excellent when it comes to wine.”

Next to Kaeya is Jean, the Acting Grand-Master, which is unexpected—Venti has always seen her as someone too respectable to drink—but closer inspection tells him that she’s nursing a cup of Windblume Apple Cider, which makes marginally more sense. Then, behind the bar, is Diluc.

“It’s quite the occasion, isn’t it?” Venti says, taking a seat next to Kaeya, though something about a sudden change in temperature in the tavern makes him shiver. “Even Master Diluc is here tonight.”

Jean nods. “He wanted Charles to take the day off so he could properly celebrate.”

“It’s nothing like that. I just happened to be free,” Diluc denies—though, Venti knows that Diluc’s schedule is much less rigid than the Knights’—he gets the sense that Diluc is only here when he actually wants to be here.

“Quite the gentleman, isn’t he?” Kaeya says, giving Diluc a significant look, which Diluc pointedly ignores. “So, what do I owe you? A Windblume-exclusive Apple Cider?”

Venti suppresses another shiver. Really, the tavern feels unusually chilly. Perhaps it’s been set like this in expectation for the abundance of customers—he supposes they’d be less enthusiastic about drinking for hours in a tavern that’s stiflingly warm—but isn’t this overdoing it a bit?

“Actually, I think I’m in the mood for Dandelion Wine,” he says, clearing his throat when his voice comes out uncharacteristically scratchy. “It’ll save you a couple hundred mora.”

Kaeya nods. “Another order of Dandelion Wine, then?”

Venti leans forward on his stool, propping his arms up on the countertop, and listens as Kaeya and Jean discuss the most efficient way for the Knights to investigate some strange movements from the Fatui agents lately. They’re both excellent strategists, though where Jean is reserved, well-acquainted with the terrain and its shortcuts, Kaeya is reckless, pushing for efficiency over certainty. Diluc is listening too, even though he doesn’t offer any interjections.

It’s an enjoyable conversation to sit in on, but Venti really wishes it weren’t so cold here. His nose is running, and there’s a tickle in his nose, so sharp and so pressing that he has to—

“hiih’NKTch-uu!” He sniffles, wiping his nose absently on one wrist.

“Bless you,” Kaeya says offhandedly, then resumes speaking.

It’s only a few seconds later that he finds his breath hitching again. Such a sustained reaction must be—

“hiih… hiiIH’KScHuu!”

—the result of something he’s well acquainted with. This time, it’s Jean that blesses him.

“Ugh, Master Diluc,” Venti laments. “Since when have you allowed cats in the tavern?”

Diluc raises an eyebrow. “I don’t. Has someone brought a cat in?”

“I didn’t see one. But something here seems to be setting off… my.... hiih!!” His nose is actually running now, and he shivers—a lost sneeze is much less unsatisfying than one seen to conclusion. “...my allergies, snf-!”

“Are you sure you want to order wine?” Jean says. “It’s a histamine, so I’m afraid it might make you feel worse, if you’re allergic.”

“It’s no big deal, hehe, just… annoying… hahh… hAHH…” Venti raises a hand to his face, his eyes snapping shut— “hAH’KTCHh-yuu!”

“Bless you,” Jean and Kaeya say simultaneously.

“snf…! Thanks, I’m not sure what’s gotten into me.” Somehow, the next breath he takes in comes in all wrong, and before he knows it he’s muffling coughs into the same hand—harsher, perhaps, than the situation justifies.

“Are you feeling alright?” Jean asks.

Venti smiles, trying for reassuring. “Don’t worry about me! I’m as well as always, snf! Perhaps someone came in with their shirt covered in cat hairs…”

“Or it could be a cold,” Kaeya offers, with a shrug. “Your face is a little red.”

“It is?” Venti asks, though he doesn’t consider the possibility seriously. “I hope it’s flattering.”

Diluc hands him his Dandelion Wine, which Venti takes from him gratefully. On days like this, he’s glad Diluc knows his identity as Barbatos—evenings like this are much more pleasant when the town’s bartenders are willing to indulge him. The burn of the alcohol is pleasant as he sips, but strangely…

...it’s not enough.

Everything’s too cold, still—frigid in a way he feels shivery and tired, even though he thinks he might actually be sweating. He takes another long sip—half out of desperation—and finds that his throat is sore.

“...Venti?”

Before he knows it, Jean is leaning forward to press the back of her hand to his forehead. Jean has always been gentle, and Venti almost protests as she lowers her hand.

“I think you have a fever,” she says.

That can’t be right, can it? “You must be mistaken. I don’t get... hiIh… hiiIH’K-sShu!... sick, snf-!”

Kaeya sighs. “You sound just like Diluc. Really, maybe hot apple cider would’ve been a better choice.”

“No,” Venti insists, shaking his head. “That’s not what I meant. I... can’t get sick.” He rubs his nose, sniffling into the back of one hand. Diluc passes him a generous stack of napkins. “I’m not supposed to be able to.”

Jean seems to catch on. “Because of your godhood?” Kaeya doesn’t seem surprised at her statement, which implies that Jean has probably told him already.

“I think so. I can’t remember the last time I’ve caught something, and it hasn’t… haHH… snf! It hasn’t ever been something I’ve had to worry about… hIIIh…” Suddenly he’s scrambling for another napkin from the stack, barely managing to unfold it before he’s holding it shakily up to his face. “hiIIHK’SCHhhew! snf-! Ugh, excuse me...”

His head protests. He blinks, his vision swimming, and shuts his eyes.

“Well, there’s a first time for everything, isn’t there?” Kaeya says, sounding so genuine that Venti finds himself faintly surprised. He doesn’t realize Diluc’s taken his coat off until he feels the weight of it around his shoulders.

Perhaps it’s because his gnosis isn’t with him, he realizes, with a jolt. He’s always kept it on him—more inseparable, less tangible than his Vision is, but now that it’s in the hands of the eighth of the Tsaritsa’s Harbingers, maybe it means that some of the perks of godhood are gone with it, too.

“I guess so,” he admits. The tickle in his nose is back—not as incessant as it is when he’s petting a cat, but it’s there nonetheless, present and vicious enough to make him shiver in anticipation as his breath snags on an inhale. “hiiH… hiIIH... hIIHKTChh’yuu!” His shoulders shutter forward with the release, forceful enough to jostle the cups on the countertop.

“Bless—”

“HIiih…. IKKSSch’uu!”

“—you.” From Diluc, this time.

Venti blows his nose softly into the napkin and reaches for another. Will this never end? How long are colds supposed to last? Allergies, while annoying, are tolerable enough accompanied by the knowledge that a shower will get rid of them—he’s not looking forward to feeling like this for a week.

“...I have to admit,” he concedes, “I’m quite lost when it comes to dealing with things like this.”

“It’s alright. That’s what we’re here for, isn’t it?” Jean says softly, setting a hand on his shoulder.

“It’s okay! I don’t need...”

“You should get some rest,” Diluc adds. “Keep the jacket until you’re feeling well again.”

Venti coughs. “I didn’t mean...”

Their concern is a bit embarrassing, really—as often as he fraternizes with the citizens of Mondstadt, isn’t he supposed to be the one looking after them?—but it’s strangely comforting to have the three of them fuss over him, still.

“Why don’t I order something that will actually make you feel better, instead of worse?” Kaeya suggests.

Between today and the last time they’ve been here, Kaeya has already bought him the three drinks he’s owed. Venti sniffles lightly, adjusting Diluc’s jacket around his shoulders to keep it from slipping off. “You’ve already repaid my lessons in full, so it would be unfair of me to—”

“Consider it a tip.” Kaeya raises his own glass, smirking. “To Mondstadt’s greatest romantic advisor.”

Jean clinks her glass with his. It’s sweeter than he’s used to. Despite himself, Venti smiles.

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Venti: Friendship HCs

YES! YES! YES! You’re absolutely beautiful anon, I love friendship HCs. I have yet to get a Venti rq at the time of writing this [I actually have another one that came in yesterday (?) but that one is a bit special].

I wasn’t sure if you meant MC as in a reader or the actual MC [Aether and Lumine]. I still used “you” but if you meant Aether/Lumine just lmk.

Also, these few weeks might be a bit slower since I’ve got major assignment’s coming up.

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Part 2: Venti and Diluc: Friendship HCs

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Venti: Friendship HCs

If you want this bard to do anything, just run at him with some slime condensate on your hands and he’ll scream bloody murder.

He likes apples and lively places so whenever he has free time, which is almost all the time, he’s either dragging you to taverns or out to pick apples. If you mention that you needed to buy cheese he might look at you differently.

If you’re both under the Mondstadt tree and just hanging out he might sing you songs or new poems he’s heard. Some of them are old poems or one’s he’s created. Sometimes he’ll just play the lyre as you both listen to the wind rustle the tree’s leaves.

Venti has a rather mischievous attitude and is quite bold so if anyone is giving you a hard time he’ll slide in without fear and insult them. Is the type to stick his tongue out at the offender as he drags you somewhere else.

It sometimes freaks you out when Venti switches to his Wind Archon self and start’s spitting metaphor’s like he’s Shakespeare. But he’ll switch back into his Venti persona and it’s starting to feel like he’s doing it on purpose to make your head spin.

No matter what season or weather, Venti want’s to have fun. If it’s raining then it’s a competition to see who can make the biggest splash. If it’s snowing and too cold to go outside, Venti is going to element burst snow at your face. You should have dodged he says.

He will push you to make friends with Diluc just to feed his wine addiction, even though there’s no way Diluc would let you sample anything. He’ll push your towards Diluc in hopes you’ll distract him enough for Venti to sneak something out but so far it hasn’t worked.

If you ever need a boost to justtt grab that apple or even to reach a jar on the top shelf he’ll skyward sonnet you. Even as paper’s fly or you’ve hit your head he’ll just ehe his way out.

If Venti is taking a bit too many liberties, just threaten that you’ll get a pet cat. He’s allergic to them so he won’t be able to hang out with you but you’ll have a whiny bard yelling at you in public with no shame. It’s not like you would actually do that but it’s nice knowing he appreciates your company. Sadly cat’s seem to like him. You’ll have to pry him away from a tree and telling him that no, cat’s are not vile archon killing beasts.

If we were in modern times he would be the guy that pulls up to a ice-cream shop with kids in the back and order’s for himself only. Best way to avoid Venti stealing hands is to eat something with cheese.

It’s always hilarious when people think he’s underaged even though he’s older than Mondstadt itself. When he turns to you to prove that he is, in fact, of legal age to drink just turn away and pretend you don’t know who this green bard is. I don’t know him officer.

He’ll make a big deal of you being his disciple and writing songs about you but if you turn him down he’ll get immediately sadden, which is a kick in the heart, and you’ll take it back.

He wants to roam free and experience the world. Now that Dvalin has been saved and Mondstadt has returned to its peaceful life, he insist he must join you in your adventure. He say’s it’s for bard purposes but he might just be a bit lonely.

If you ever mention you would to see someplace in the sky or to be able to fly, Venti will actually treat it quite seriously. If you’d like a feather from an eagle he’ll immediately get one for you. It’s a bit of a somber time with him when he hands it to you but he quickly covers it up.

If you want to learn the lyre he’s actually a good teacher when he want’s to be. Do what you love while you still can. Make the world a place you want to live in.

Then he’ll ruin the mood by asking you to braid his hair.

“You know Venti, your hair is actually really nice,” you commented as you folded blue strands of his hair over each other to create his signature braids. You were both under the huge tree next to the Statue of the Seven. It was one of Venti’s favourite places and it was peaceful. Only occasionally a researcher might stop by but either then that, it was just animals.

“You think so?” Venti asked as he opened one eye to look up at you. He was lying on his back with his head resting on your knee, quietly strumming his lyre. You weren’t sure what tune he was playing but it sounded familiar.

“Yeah, how your hair turns to blue at the tips. It’s a really nice colour. Were you born with hair like this? Is this some special Archon power that gives you colour bending hair?” you chucked at your joke as you tied the end of the braid. There all done.

“We could dye your hair!” Venti exclaimed as he shot upward almost hitting your forehead if you didn’t dodge out of the way. Whenever you’re with Venti you always end up with friendly fire, maybe you’re developing a Venti reflex? Venti looked at you and you could almost see the excitement rushing to his brain

“Um, how?” you asked, you weren’t aware there were ways to dye your hair in Mondstadt. The most you could get was food, flowers, and materials. Maybe you could craft dye?

“Hmm...” Venti thought for a bit, the excitement that had been rushing to his brain started to simmer down. He shrugged in his happy-go-luck manner, “Well, we’ll figure it out! You know Liyue is a lot bigger than Mondstadt, maybe we can find something there?”

“Venti. I’m not letting you play mad scientist with my hair,” you deadpanned, the last time you let Venti “experiment” was with food and your stomach is still crying from that. This would either work or you’ll end up with all your hair burned off if his cooking skills were anything to go off by.

“Aww come on. Don’t you want to be colourful too? Oh, maybe we should make your hair a rainbow wouldn’t that be a sight, come on let’s take a trip to Liyue,” he laughed as he dusted himself off before offering a hand for you to take.

“Won’t you miss Mondstadt?” you took his hand as he pulled you up. He crossed his arms, giving an overexaggerated thinking face.

“Hmm maybe a little bit but I’ve been watching Mondstadt ever since I became an Archon. It doesn’t hurt to venture out and explore. Fly over new heights and see thing’s we’ve never seen before. At least while we still have the freedom to.” Venti smiled softly as his eye’s seemed to be staring at something far away, or maybe he was looking back?

"Venti...” you started, before quickly taking the end of that sentence back. Venti doesn’t really talk about the past and you didn’t want to ruin the earlier mood, “Alright. Let’s go. No time like the present.”

“Oh, we should take the scenic route. I’ve heard Liyue is especially pretty this time of year. You think Liyue has any good wine? Maybe I can finally stop getting mistaken as a child or-”

You sighed as he kept rambling as you dusted the grass from your clothes. As much as tried to keep a calm face you could feel excitement building in your chest. You grinned as you clenched your hands still and ran past him cutting off his sentence.

“Come on Venti! If you’re too slow I’ll leave you behind!”

“Wha- Hey! That’s not fair! Time out! Time out!”

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