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Oracle!Reader Part 23

Masterlist - Part 1, Part 22, Part 24

Warning! This is a SAGAU imposter au so this is pretty gory and not happy all the time. Plus yandere but that's the expected for SAGAU.

Xingqiu and Chongyun both showed muddled emotions at your words of leaving Liyue.

“That may be best for you…” Chongyun says first as he keeps his gaze on the floorboards.

“Yes, I agree. Although I never expected that you would have to leave Liyue so soon, it's clear that you aren't safe here.”

Xingqiu’s words that were full of understanding still had disappointment sprinkled in.

“We can't do much to help you when it comes to Ningguang, but Mondstadt is a different story. Do you have the talisman on you right now?”

Chongyun takes a few steps closer as you lift the amulet for him to see. He rubs one finger on it, examining the symbol that appears at the action.

“It's still at full charge, good. The road to Mondstadt can either be empty or full of demons depending on the day. But once you get to Wangshu Inn, it becomes much safer.”

“Because of Xiao, right? Despite how the situation looked when I first met the Adepti, I'm on relatively good terms with them now.”

It was a bit risky telling them this, but they both deserved to know at this point.

“When are you planning on leaving? Is your meeting with Ningguang today?” Switching the topic, Xingqiu brings the focus back to the most pressing issue.

Nodding, you answer. “My meeting is with her today, but I'll probably have to leave either at midnight or early tomorrow morning. The sooner, the better.”

“Then I can offer you some help that should make staying in Mondstadt a bit easier.” Xingqiu grins as he takes out paper and some ink. “I happen to know someone-”

“Albedo, right?” Cutting off Xingqiu as you think back to his connection, you continue. “Together you made the book, uh what was the name again? A Legend of a Sword? It got pretty popular in Inazuma. I remember there was a whole festival on light novels that you both attended too.”

Once you stop, you notice Xingqiu squinting his eyes at you before replying. “That's really creepy, you know? If I didn't know you were the Oracle, then I would have believed you to be some stalker.”

“If I was, then I wouldn't be stalking you of all people.” You snapped back as he grins while shaking his head.

“But yes, I'll send Albedo a letter in advance so that he can arrange for you to be settled nicely over there. I won't mention the Oracle situation as the Creator didn't want you to be known widely like that.”

It's been so long since you last heard the title ‘Creator’ be mentioned despite the fact that all of your problems come from their supposed existence.

Only goes to show just how ingrained the Creator is in this world.

“Thanks Xingqiu. Albedo is the chief alchemist and well respected among the community, so I should be in safe hands.”

Xingqiu merely hums in response as Chongyun tugs the amulet closer to him.

“Just trying to apply a better talisman on it.” He mumbles in accordance with your stare as he settles himself closer to you.

He's basically pressed against your side, but you strangely don't feel uncomfortable to have him close.

As the pair focus on their own activities, your mind wanders off to Albedo.

Albedo, the chief alchemist and homunculus created by Gold, the famous Khaenri'an scientist. Khaenri'ah, which also held so much information that could be connected to Celestia…

It was a long shot, but you could try digging for information about Celestia from him. The deal that Celestia made with Teyvat still bothers you to no end. With the age of this deal unknown, you might even have to look into the primordial dragons if it's even older than the Archon war.

A light shining brought you back to the present and your eyes flickered down to where the amulet shined in Chongyun’s hands.

Once it died down to reveal a more intricate symbol than before, Chongyun nodded, satisfied with the final product.

“This one is a lot stronger and should last longer now. I know you can fight well, but the demonic energy in Bishui Plain and Qiongji Estuary has shown to rise around this time of the year.”

Carefully taking the amulet from him, you thumbed the symbol with curious eyes. “I get it, thank you. Does it activate on its own, or do I have to activate it with something?”

“It'll work on its own. Depending on the amount and degree of demonic energy around it, the workings will change.”

Motioning with his hands, Chongyun’s calm voice explains the working to you. At the end of the rather lengthy explanation, you nod and condense the information in your mind.

“And now that Instructor Chongyun is done teaching you, I'm happy to say that I'm done with the letter. Have been for a while, but I saw no need to interrupt the oh so fascinating lecture.”

Raising the letter, Xingqiu lazily waved it as Chongyun bristled but ultimately said nothing.

“I can send this once I get home. Unfortunately, neither me nor Chongyun will be available to accompany you through your journey.”

Xingqiu tsk’d at his own words while Chongyun turned his head away, visibly sulking.

“My family was just hired to check out Wuwang Hill and my attendance for this is mandatory. Xingqiu’s father is forcing him to stay and attend meetings with his brother for the week as well.”

All you could do was smile sadly in response.

Before long they were both forced to leave by Baizhu who insisted on total privacy for the reviewing of your medication and discharge.

Watching them climb down the stairs from the window in your room, you listen absentmindedly to Baizhu.

Changsheng still refused to see you. Something Tevyat was clearly displeased with, as the once sunny weather quickly turned cloudy. The cold-blooded creature must be huffing in annoyance by now.

“And this is the overview of medication and supplements to take, with the doses and dates to take them.”

Casually looking over the paper received from the shady snake bastard, you hummed for a moment before stuffing it into your bag.

“All of it is paid for by your special benefactor. And the drug you requested has already been paid with by your body, as we both know.”

‘Must he phrase it like that?’ You internally questioned as you snatch the medication and shove it into your bag.

“I'm glad for it. Maybe even more so if she didn't pin so many babysitters onto me.”

At your grumble, Baizhu’s smile wavered at the edges. Either he truly hadn't known why there was extra ‘security’ or he was a great liar. You suspect it's a bit of both.

“Then if everything has been covered, I’m happy to say that you're officially discharged as of-” He merely glanced at the sun still high in the sky before finishing. “1300. I sincerely hope that the next time we meet you'll be in a better physical state.”

“And I sincerely wish we never have to meet again.” The words you utter are full of sarcasm, something Baizhu simply chuckles at.

“Now what could I have possibly done to deserve your ire, dear Oracle?”

“It's what you haven't done. A little heads up about all the guards would have been nice.”

“Oh, but I did!” His smile seems a little sharper as he leans toward you, his glasses sliding down to the bridge of his nose. “Didn't I let you know early on that there were quite a lot of guards?”

With an annoyed scoff, you snap back. “You said it was due to the two temples nearby, not cause Ningguang wanted to keep an eye on me.”

Raising his hands with wide eyes, Baizhu tried to placate you. “I'm not part of the Millelith, how on earth could a physician like me know the true reasoning?”

Holding his gaze, you tried to discern what he was truly thinking at this moment. Malice? Amusement? Mocking kindness?

But at that moment, all you could see was genuine surprise in his eyes. It only served to confuse you further.

Was Baizhu truly innocent in this? Your instincts in situations like these were usually correct. Besides, what would Baizhu even gain from deceiving you?

Still, that didn't explain why Baizhu was always so damn shady, but maybe you should chalk it up to an unfortunate side effect of being contracted with a snake.

“Well, then let me reiterate my earlier words. While I still hope we won't have to meet again. I do wish for us to want to meet again.”

Baizhu lowers his arms while fixing his glasses to laugh, the sound is surprisingly tender. “And how do you expect me to tell when that would be? I’m no mind reader.”

Standing up, you stay silent as you slip your bag over your shoulders and move past him. The door opens with a creak as you tilt your head slightly to meet his eyes.

“To put it simply, I’ll want to see you when you discover whatever is hidden in my culture sample.”

The door clicks shut as you leave Bubu’s Pharmacy for good.

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After a brief but firm pat to Qiqi’s head, you walk down the stairs casually. The slight rustling of the leaves, the fabric of curtains drawn, and the quieting of chatter are all brought to your attention.

Ningguang’s spies and the Millelith guards are all watching you like rabid dogs, waiting for you to slip up and give them an excuse to arrest you right now.

Smiling without hesitation, you get to the last step and pretend that the forced conversations around you aren't scripted, and that the eyes locked on you are of a curious bystander and not the ones of detectives.

Bringing your attention back to the list you have clenched in your hand, you read the first errand on the list.

Return books to library.

Easy enough, and it's even easier when people seem to automatically avoid being in your path.

Is this what a day in Xinyan's life feels like? It's honestly not that bad.

At least you thought so until you got to the counter and waited for the receptionist to return.

Five minutes pass. Then ten minutes, which quickly turn into fifteen in a blink of an eye. You can feel your mood worsening.

Deciding to test something, you walk away from the library and turn the corner. Peeking around the corner, you watch as the ‘customer’ that was standing in the corner all those minutes gets to the counter. Almost immediately, a swarm of people return to it.

Sighing heavily, you ignore the weight of suspicious stares and turn the corner back into the library. Getting back into line feels humiliating, but it's just a quick errand, you tell yourself.

No one moves out of the way, but the quick glances they send you make them pale with each minute.

Not a soul dares to stand behind you.

It's finally your turn, and you place your books on the table with the last bit of patience you had. She doesn't meet your eyes and mumbles something.

“I'm sorry, what did you say?” Leaning closer, you try to catch her words, only for her to yell.

“It's lunchtime now so I can't accept any more returns or purchases. H-Have a good-d da-ay!”

Flabbergasted at the sheer audacity, you watch her flip a sign on the table and flee the area.

“Fuck this shit.” Colorful curses leave you as you drop all the books haphazardly on the table and storm away.

Crossing it off the list, you follow the main path to the next errand.

Collect reward from Guild

That commission should have given you one hell of a paycheck the last time you checked. Primogems may be worthless now, but you could use the Mora the commission provides.

Plus, you needed to let them know to change it to the Mondstadt region.

Lost in thought of all the technicalities and paperwork you would have to fill out, you weren't focusing on the fleeting whispers around you.

“Is that them?”

“Who else could it be?”

“What a monster…”

“-as long as we get paid.”

“Who cares about-”

“It's me or them.”

“As long as it's them and not me.”

Your experience at the guild was a much kinder one. Katheryne was the epitome of professionalism, just as you remembered her to be. Not that you expected much else from a robot.

After handing all the written work to her, you finally noticed the absence of a certain person.

“Where’s that grouchy Lan? She's usually here, isn't she?” Checking the vicinity, you try to spot the brown recognizable bob.

“The Branch Master Lan is currently undertaking a commission at this time.”

“About the unseen razor, right?”

“That can not be disclosed to unauthorized-”

“It's fine. I’ll see you later, Katheryne.” Turning around, you leave without another thought. Lan wasn't anywhere near the ‘threatening’ list you've created since you last saw her.

Pick up plushie

Crossing out the previous task, you look at the present one with mixed emotions. On one hand, you were happy to get a chance to see something related to Earth, to your world. But at the same time, you couldn't help but wonder if it would serve more as a distraction than anything else. The memories it brought up never failed to leave your heart troubled…

Remembering the money you spent commissioning it ultimately tipped the scales, and so you dragged your feet to the little old lady’s toy shop.

It was empty just as the first time you were there as she hummed. If she was a vision holder you'd guess Hydro judging by the tranquility she radiated.

Her eyes meet yours and a happy smile slips onto your face without much thought.

“Here to pick up the toy, dearie?”

“Yup.” Popping the ‘p’, you watched as she gathered a delicately wrapped box from under the other boxes and presented it to you.

“Enjoy the nostalgic memories a toy can bring.”

You politely thank her before taking the present and walking away. The weight of the box is heavy with dread, and you can only find solace in the fact she didn't refer to it as ‘happy’ memories.

Once sufficiently out of sight, you take to grasping the lid. But you couldn't bring yourself to remove it.

Too many memories. All of them are rushing in and filled with conflicting feelings that would surely crush you. The fear and selfishness of the broken promises and unfulfilled desires would throw you off your game.

With a little too much enthusiasm, you stuff the box of the cat plushie into your bag.

Most likely to stay forgotten and distant from the present you're facing.

Scratching it off harder than the rest, you get to the last errand.

Refill supplies

A smart and mature move considering how you used the whole Medkit during the chase. The soggy bandages and washed away ointment really hurt your heart and wallet.

Revisiting the same shops you went to the first time proved to be ineffective. Either they were completely sold out or no longer supplying them.

Forced to visit more stores, you had to walk around the city a lot more than you cared to. Each store had one of the two situations, and the skittish actions of everyone around you were just the cherry on top.

At one point you even tried to buy the individual items separately, and even that failed.

It's not like you could just wait till next week for the first shipment. You weren't even sure you would live till then.

Eventually, you found yourself sulking on the lower docks, turning the situation around in your head.

If only you lived in Liyue for a little longer, maybe you could have found some of the hidden shops. Befriend a store owner and get a hidden one.

Just who the hell would even go out of their way to get every medical first aid part when it's such a crucial item for so many people in this era?

A name finally comes to mind and your expression sours at the thought. Not that you’d let it show, Celestia knows how many guards are watching you at this moment-

A sudden, rapid series of taps on your shoulder has you spinning around in surprise.

A young boy stands before you. The clothes he wears has visible wear and tear as the fabric frays from the edges. Yet you can't help but think you might have seen him before.

Placing a finger on his lips, he uses his other hand to grab hold of your elbow and tug you along.

Surprised but not suspicious of the kid, you let him lead you deeper into the docks. The dark red of his eyes seem to glow within the shadows as his dirty blond hair acts as your beacon of light.

The smell of fresh fish turns rotten, and the dirt caked under his fingernails stains your clothes. The complete and straight planks become jagged and creaky as you follow him farther.

But you stayed silent.

You recognized a path to the seedy part of the city when you see it.

Instead, you examine the younger boy with a critical eye and finally connect the dots. He must be one of the kids you saved with Yiran.

A smirk creeps up your face. It seems you managed to use your time wisely in making connections after all.

Following along the twists and turns, you don't worry too much about the Millelith. Most of the guards probably couldn't even get this far. If you had to guess, it would only be the detectives who could keep up.

It's not like the hidden underworld of cities as popular as Liyue Harbor are any big secret to them.

Stalls and various shops fill the area as flickering lanterns and other extra lighting give you a wider view.

Multiple people call out to the boy as he silently waves to them. The gaze of the homeless and shady people around aren't warm, but aren't hostile either.

Not that you were exactly expecting a warm welcome, but at least you didn't have to worry about sudden personality changes.

Money could buy you information, but it wouldn't buy you trust in these parts.

He finally stops at a little nook in the corner of the area. The door is worn down with scratches and marks yet the light you can see under it is warm.

Silent as before, he points at you, then to the rows of shops in a sweeping motion before stopping at the door.

Pinching your brows in slight confusion, you chew on the gestures to understand it. High-pitched laughter that suspiciously sounds like children eases into your ears as the boy squirms in place.

“Did you want me to knock on the door when I'm done shopping? That you'll lead me back to the surface?”

It was the only thing that you can think of. And despite your hesitation, the boy nods, clearly relieved that you understood the message.

He must truly be mute, no doubt from whatever horrors he must have faced that lead to the scars poorly hidden by mud on his arms.

You were thankful either way. Just leading you here was great but getting an exit too was even better. Now you could avoid getting mugged and/or murdered on your way back.

“Thanks man, I'll be quick.” With that, you walk away, already following the invisible path to the shops that caught your eye.

As much as you would have liked to explore the various items and weapons they had, you didn't want to keep the kid waiting.

After having to buy a rather expensive medical kit, a minor downside to finding the first medical anything since you left Bubu’s pharmacy, you pick up a minor stitching case.

You could have really used one during your latest and probably not last chase. Stuffing it into your bag, as people eye the magical item with desire, you quickly find the home.

Getting to the door, you step closer than before and take note of the older voice. A woman that's chuckling, and a lingering sense of guilt invades your mind.

Quickly rapping your knuckles on the wood, you step away as the home goes dead quiet.

Multiple little eyes peer at you from windows below you as you lazily grin and wave. They all scatter as giggling resumes and the sound of playing returns.

But not the woman’s voice. You didn't expect it to. It's hard to face the only person you've poured your raw wounds from a child's death to.

The kid finally steps out with multiple clicks of locks echoing around the small space. Smiling, you take no offense to the action. You weren't here for trust, and they weren't helping you out of it either.

His crimson eyes glisten with interest at your bag. He wants his pay, and you're more than happy to oblige.

Stuffing your hand into the bag, you feel the familiar clink of Mora gathering in your hand. Pulling it out, you place an appropriate amount into the pouch he already has prepared.

When you drop it all, he takes it closer to him and picks up a piece. The first thing he does is try to bite it, and the familiar memory of you testing coins the same way makes you smile sadly.

Counting the Mora, he frowns, clearly displeased with the amount. He holds his hand out, and you can feel the other children’s stares digging into you.

“I'm going to give you two things that aren't Mora, okay? But you have to keep it a secret.”

He narrows his eyes, no doubt suspecting you of being a shady person. That's probably why he brought you here first and demanded payment before returning you.

Like this, he has back up and cornered you further into payment of his choosing.

“Do you have a cooking pot?”

He frowns in confusion before nodding slowly. Lifting one finger in a pause motion, before heading back inside his home.

He returns while holding a clean cooking pot. It doesn’t take long before he places it over the open fire you already started.

Small eyes follow your every step as you dig out ingredients from your bag. Mentally going over the ingredients you had originally prepared for your celebration feast if you survived tonight, you drop them into the pot.

4 ham, 3 crabs, 3 shrimp meat, and 3 matsutake potatoes are dropped in.

Turning around, you count to five as the boy gives you a confused stare. But you only wink at him before turning around to look at the pot, as his eyes widen at the sight.

Adeptus’ Temptation sits innocently in the pot as the rich aroma wafts around the area, drawing curious hungry eyes.

Leaning down, you whisper to the boy.

“Get your friends and bring the pot back into your house quickly. This food is blessed and safe as you watched the whole process. I suggest you let the sickly and injured children eat first.”

He looks between you and the pot with conflicting emotions. On one hand, he can't trust you too much, but even the smell of the food was clearly tempting him.

It's the shuffling of feet getting closer that makes him bang on the door, signalling for the other children to come out and help him bring it inside.

By the time the shabby adults come into view, it's just you and the boy ‘talking’ as they grumble and turn around.

The kid still looks displeased. You don't blame him completely, since how can he trust that the food you cook isn't spiked with anything nefarious.

You're not even sure if it can heal people that aren't acolytes. It doesn't work on you after all.

At least they'll all enjoy a hot meal, even if it doesn't work.

Sighing, you take out your last resort from your bag, sadly selecting it and pulling it out. The secret weapon you've been saving since your time in Inazuma.

The colorful assortment of candy wrappers makes the kid’s eyes sparkle with the childlike glee that was absent since you met him. Probably long before you met him.

“It's not just Liyue candy, some are even from Inazuma.” The thought of giving up your hard-earned candy hurt you, but you let it go.

The candy you squirreled away during the Inazuma festival, and the discount ones you bought at cheap prices at Liyue’s markets, were both never going to be eaten anyway.

His hands reach out to snatch the candy greedily from you but you raise it out of reach at the last second. He stomps his foot in childish indignation as you chuckle.

“Sorry, but I need you to bring me back to the outside before you scam me out of any more goodies.”

Finally giving up, he grabs your elbow again and leads you back through the streets. You enjoy the sights as he leads you zigzagging through the stalls.

You can't help but wonder if any detectives are still watching your boring little interactions. Admittedly, you played into the kid's desires more then you had to.

But you couldn't stop yourself from doing so when all you could see in him was yourself when you were that height.

The sun comes into light as the dim lanterns fade away. Like this, you can see his features once more as the stomping of soldiers return.

His eyes scan the area at the sound, but he keeps his hands open for the sweet treats. Smiling, you drop the candy into his open palms before he rushes off with a beaming boyish grin.

Stretching as you walk up the planks to the surface, you finally cross off the last item and drop it into the nearby trash can.

You try to ignore how it disappears when you turn the corner.

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Time ticks down slowly, and you aren't looking forward to seeing Madam Ping just yet. Besides, you made a long-overdue promise to someone else beforehand.

Starting up at the somewhat hidden Funeral Parlor, you push the door open with a casual; “Hey, I'm here to meet up with the Director of this fine and totally not macabre establishment.”

The receptionist blinks at your sudden words before a cheery voice responds from behind her.

“You sure took your time, Y/N. I almost wondered if you up and died before I got a chance to have you purchase one of our very convenient and practical deals!”

Yet again, Hu Tao was right on the money about you being close to death. Idly, you wonder if you look half as dead as you feel.

The receptionist is more than happy to slip away as her boss bounds up to you with that elemental ghost hovering around her.

Flower pupils stare into your eyes, giving you a vague sense of unease as Hu Tao examines you from various angles.

“Yup, yup! Just as I suspected. You are in desperate need of escape, and it seems the only way you'll be getting it is in death. My honest suggestion is that you buy a coffin from us and lead a hedonist lifestyle to enjoy the few years you have left.”

“Thanks for the vote of confidence.” You dryly respond as she nods approvingly.

“A business needs to be honest for it to succeed in the long-term. Trust of the customers is one of the biggest key factors.”

Not willing to argue on a topic you were admittedly clueless on, you follow her deeper into the Parlor.

“Then you got any good deals for a traveling adventurer like me who could be dead halfway across the world?”

She sighs, exaggerating it to the utmost while circling you. “I thought deeply on the topic and while the Wangshsng Funeral Parlor has grown enough to reach all of Liyue and a good amount of Mondstadt and Sumeru, we still haven't grown enough to pair up with each region.”

Passing by multiple doors, your eyes scan for a clue on where she was leading you.

“But considering you're the most eager customer I've had concerning their own death, I decided to present you with a special deal.”

“Wouldn't suicidal people also be enthusiastic in this topic?”

“They're usually more focused on the moment and their own afterlife, instead of the corpse they leave behind. Besides-!”

Whipping around to look at you with a knowing grin, she lays a hand decorated in rings on the handle.

“You aren't that far from being called a suicidal person yourself, Y/N!”

Before you can question her on those words, she swings the door open to show multiple rows of various coffins.

“The special offer I'm giving you is to purchase a coffin and I will personally escort your wandering soul to the border for proper peace.”

Tearing your eyes from the admittedly impressive collection of varying caskets, you have the sense to ask her a question. “So, what's the point in me buying a coffin if my body ends up in the waters of Fontaine? And how could I even trust that you have the ability to escort souls?”

From what you remember, Hu Tao should have no clue about your oracle status, so logically you should act oblivious to her connection with the border. Would you even be able to cross the border? It’s not like you were born on Teyvat like her other customers.

Unless Zhongli told her, but that would require more of an explanation on his behalf that he wouldn't want to do.

“Very good question, dear customer!” She spins around to face you once more, her long twin tails swinging during the motion.

“Even if your body is irretrievable for whatever reason, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor will deem your casket full after I guide your soul.”

The atmosphere visibly shifts after she speaks. The room darkens as the lanterns flicker, her back lowers in a familiar position as a cold phantom touch caresses your hand.

“You of all people should know why and how I'm able to guide souls. After all, I wouldn't expect anything less from an Oracle of the Creator.”

A crooked grin makes its way to your face as goosebumps raise on your skin. Hu Tao’s ‘threatening’ words of knowing your identity were like the sweetest song to your ears.

Finally, all your hard work in creating connections and stabilizing your identity has paid off. Acolytes you've barely begun conversing with already see you as an Oracle.

“Should I applaud you or something, Director? Or should I just accept the deal and make us both happy?”

Hu Tao laughs at your words as you take confident strides to stand by her side.

“I would appreciate the second option much more!” Signature flower pupils drink your smiling visage in with delight before her hand grasps yours in a tight hold.

“Now, if you will, I'll introduce all these amazing coffin and casket types for you to ask about and choose between.”

There's no time to protest, not that you would as she pulls you along excitedly as butterflies made of Pyro brush against your cheek.

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Somehow you and Hu Tao had managed to look at every single coffin type in existence. A style, color and even additional design to it has already been decided.

You're just left with choosing the best wood for it.

Hu Tao wanted to stay with you throughout the whole process, but an important matter came up again, making her complain loudly as she left.

But before she did, she insisted on sending one of her employees to help you in choosing, as ‘the wood is a vital part of the process!’.

So now you're left waiting in the absolutely quiet room, with only the sound of your own breathing accompanying you.

Looking down at the two coffins made of different wood, you waited for this employee. A small smirk played on your lips as you heard the door audibly click shut.

The thumping of shoes coming closer was silent, but the slight hitch of breath gave away how close your new consultant was.

“White cedar wood and Teck wood are both very fine choices. Though I would consider the Catalpa wood two rows down to be the best choices considering your position.”

Hot air fans your skin as the knowledgeable words spoken in that low timber light your nerves aflame.

Turning around, you look into amber eyes that remain steadfast on your face. His outfit is pristine and there's not a single evidence of the battle he was left to fight on him.

“If that answers your last question for the coffin customization, then would you mind stepping outside with me?”

Waving your hand, you dismiss his words without hesitation. “We can do so after I check out the Catalpa wood you recommended.”

Your head angles to the side to look at him with a teasing grin. “I know it's your retirement, but you of all people should know that rushing a job is never good.”

A long-suffering sigh leaves Zhongli as you walk away to the Catalpa coffin, before he follows you.

More than happy to kill time like this, you feel the wood under your fingertips in a smooth stripe.

“Catalpa wood was and is still often used as an outer coffin for the jade inner coffin that Liyue officials were buried in. Not only can it be carved fluidly, but it is also very resistant to decay, unlike other ornamental wood. Its stability is quite underrated, with only the drying to be a tad problematic. And even that will be for us to deal with.”

Vaguely you wonder if this information was inserted into the game based off China’s own history or if Teyvat really did age throughout many years to build its own history.

“That’s why I recommended this type of wood to you. While you’re not officially a member of the Qixing or other affairs, your position of oracle is enough to warrant such a valued coffin.”

“Are you trying to convince me to buy it for your job, or are you trying to flatter me for your proposal?”

“You may see it as both, neither, or one of the two. I'm simply here as the consultant. I am to assist you with all of your decision-making inside this building.”

A huff of laughter leaves you before you tap on the casket. “Then I'll go along with what you want and take this wood.”

Zhongli nods, not bothering to write it down as his memory must be far greater than you care to imagine.

His gloved hand is displayed to you in a silent question, but before you can move, he removes the glove.

Quizzically, you raise an eyebrow before placing your hand on his now bare one. Peering at his face from your place you note the slightest blush on his otherwise composed expression.

Smiling to yourself, you allow his fingers to intertwine with your own as he guides you out of the side door. Following him blindly up the staircase, past a set of rooms, another staircase till you finally arrive at the roof.

Zhongli squeezes your hand one last time, clearly relishing in the touch of your calloused fingertips before letting you go.

“I've waited patiently for you, Y/N. What is your answer to my marriage proposal?”

His eyes stare at yours with unshakable firmness. In a sense, it's endearing, and you make it clear by smiling widely.

“It's a no from me.” That resolute expression cracks and his mouth drops open before it's slammed shut at your bright laughter.

But even his poorly concealed embarrassed expression can't smother the blood rushing to his cheeks as his ears hang onto every addictive note that leaves your lips.

This has taken a long time. Like super long. I haven't dropped this series, just have lots of school work to complete and exams to study for. Like I literally have one tomorrow. My editor did me a solid and highlighted the parts that I had to fill in after I gave the mostly completed document for editing. When I have to write the next chapter, it'll take a bit as I gotta reread for recalibration. Taglist is open as always!

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yanfeisty · 1 year

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— Voicelines about Creator!Reader (Liyue) ♡ ！

⊹ [ characters ] — Beidou, Chongyun, Ganyu, Hu Tao, Keqing, Ningguang, Qiqi, Shenhe, Xiangling, Xiao, Xingqiu, Xinyan, Yanfei, Yaoyao, Yelan, Yun Jin & Zhongli. ◞

⊹ [ synopsis ] — let's see what they think about you. ◞

⊹ [ cw ] — religious theme. ◞

⠀‣ Beidou

About The Creator: Relaxation

"We had to bring them to Inazuma for a few times, apparently they really wanted to travel with The Crux. Take important person like this isn't really what we do but you know my eye for people, Y/n seemed to be more than what we heard, they were a good travel buddy, playing with the crew and telling interesting stories from another world. Sad, the guards with them don't let them drink 'A drunk God in Inazuma? What would they think?'... But who cares what they think, they should let them have a bit of fun!"

About The Creator: Consort

"You can say traveling has brought us closer, haha! I'm really happy to have find someone like them. I'll never forget the celebration we had on the ship, the weather was kind to us this day, and the food was far better than what we're used to eat, and how could I forgot the drinks, I never saw Y/n that... wild, it's quite the experience, but it's good to see them without having to worry about anything."

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⠀‣ Chongyun

About The Creator

"Like me they have an energy that keeps away evil spirits from them, I suppose spirits are too scared to approach in fear of vanishing into fin air. So, I wonder why people still ask me thinking they need an exorcism, last time, we called me because apparently the Creator had an unusual behavior, rambling unknown words beyond any language experts' knowledge, turned out they just had too many drinks with the leader of The Crux..."

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⠀‣ Ganyu

About The Creator: Relating

"The Qixing had to work a few times with them, and I noticed they always seem a bit anxious so I always try to help them when I can, maybe it's also because I relate to them a bit, they are our Creator but they act more like a mortal, they are trapped between two worlds, leading to confusion not only for them but also others, which would always lead to critiques..."

About The Creator: Consort

"I have still a lot to finish about this, people from all regions will come so we need to strengthen the Millelith to keep everything in order, the music group that was supposed to perform left us so I have to look through the applications again, I need to verify the special invitations just in case there's an error in the date or location. Also, I'll have to go soon for the Sumeru's flowers that should arrive this afternoon. An union between who, you ask? O-Oh... me and Y/n of course! Sorry if I wasn't clear. There's no need to worry about me, I just want everything to be perfect, I don't think I will be able to not blame myself if something bad happened, I know Y/n told me they'll be happy no matter what as long as I'm with them, but that just makes me want to work more for a perfect ceremony."

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⠀‣ Hu Tao

About The Creator

"Even the most superior being needs a long rest sometimes, if it's meant to happen again, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor would be more than honored to prepare a noble ceremony for their departure. Better be quick, and offer them our buy one get one free special!"

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⠀‣ Keqing

About The Creator

"Due to their return, people expect them to rule over Teyvat, which includes Liyue. People also pray to them for the minor inconvenients... *sigh* We can't rely on Gods for everything, we're perfectly capable to survive as our own, and Y/n don't seem convinced to govern alone, even before their death it was never said that the Creator was the one who ruled Teyvat, they simply enjoyed interacting with their creations."

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⠀‣ Ningguang

About The Creator: Tour

"It is a great pleasure to welcome a such honorable guest into Liyue, especially when they were the one who helped us to save our nation. As the Tianquan I was more than glad to have the chance to make them visit the city, it was cute to see them insisting to pay even with no mora on them."

About The Creator: Consort

"I've heard people telling that I accepted their proposal to make my items more valuable and attract more persons to come and make deals in Liyue. In short, our marriage is just a business partnership and not an act of pure love. You... don't believe that, do you? Y/n is worth more than any amount of mora for me, and not because they're the Creator. I know I don't need to prove myself to anyone but I'm concerned if one day Y/n will listen to those rumors."

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⠀‣ Qiqi

About The Creator

"I don't remember who this is... Sorry."

About Y/n

"Y/n is the one who gave me a finch, I named it just like them because they're both nice with me, so when I forgot one of them I just need to look at the other to remember... Uhh, who were we talking about?"

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⠀‣ Shenhe

About The Creator: Disciple

"My family was from a clan of exorcists so they were followers of them, the clan sent prayers and asked for blessings when performing an exorcism. When my mother died, not only did my father abandon me but them too. Maybe that's why I became one of the Acolytes."

About The Creator: Consort

"My master insisted to meet Y/n, not only because they're the Creator but my partner, she wanted to meet the one who 'tamed my heart'. When they did meet, let's say both of their personalities didn't really match well together which gave... an interesting show, but at the end they agreed to share and listen to stories of my childhood..."

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⠀‣ Xiangling

About The Creator

"They told me about dishes from their other world, just hearing about them makes my stomach growl, I'd love cook those dishes if they ever feel homesick, not only can food be delicious but bring warm feelings, and not just because it's hot! But I also love making them try food from here and they always seem to like and excited when I bring them a nice cooked meal!"

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⠀‣ Xiao

About The Creator: Unusual

"They're a God, the oldest one, and yet their body and mind are just as weird and vulnerable as a human."

About The Creator: Consort

"Hm... Yes, about that. Could you help me with something? They always seem to care about me a lot, trying to heal me and making me food, even though I need none of this, but I heard it's expected to show gratitude to the person who cares about you. Since they act more like a human, I don't know what should I offer them. Flowers? Hm... Maybe something that gives me more work, picking up flowers isn't enough to thank them for everything they have done for me. Flowers crowns? I mean... I guess I can try to make one. You think that would make them smile if I had one too? Fine... Show me how to do it."

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⠀‣ Xingqiu

About The Creator

"Ah, they're quite the difficult topic to avoid. My presence was required when my family invited them for a warm welcome to Liyue, I cannot say more as it was a private meeting, but I didn't imagine them with such a casual and clumsy personality, if you would have seen the faces of my father and brother, hehe... Just to say another meeting won't come anytime soon."

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⠀‣ Xinyan

About The Creator

"Who'd think that someone like them would like my performance? Even better, they encourage it! I mean, that's understandable, staying with the most uptight persons and doing boring work all day... Can't even imagine the nightmare, they certainly got the rock 'n' roll's spirit!"

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⠀‣ Yanfei

About The Creator

"Ah... Yes, I'm aware that because of their position we allow them more than we should, but it's not like anyone mind or they do anything bad, the worse that happened was them and Xinyan being a bit too loud. I've heard of a fireworks show in all of Inazuma and a wanted gang getting out of prison, but it's outside of my territory to talk furthermore."

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⠀‣ Yaoyao

About The Creator

"They're always so heavily guarded, so you can always be sure they are in good health with no injuries, but I do worry about how they feel with being followed by people who watch your every move all day. So, whenever I see them, I ask how are they and I always have a ration of their favorite food with me. If you encounter them, tell hi from me and to take care!"

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⠀‣ Yelan

About The Creator: Easy target

"If you knew the number of cases related to them, from little scammers to hitmen, there sure is a great variety. Since the Creator has a more powerful influence than strength, criminals think they are the perfect target for great sum of mora, but they sometimes underestimate a bit too much those close to the Creator and I'm not talking about the Millelith."

About The Creator: Consort

"Shh, not so loud. Surprised, aren't we? That means we're doing a good job at keeping it as a secret. I don't want to be known and blow up my cover, plus with the danger it can attract to them, so we can't announce it publicly but it's not that bad, seeing others thinking they have a chance with them is a funny show, unless Y/n feels uncomfortable, to this I'll attend to it personally when nobody is watching."

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⠀‣ Yun Jin

About The Creator

" 'Through a simple whisper, thousands winds started to blow. Hands drew a river, rising waves emerged from the flow. Love was poured into the earth, and life began to grow~' Aren't these beautiful lyrics? There's a few operas about the Creator as we didn't know them much. We invited them but they appeared a bit embarrassed, which I can understand, so I try to sing tales that aren't about them and might fit their taste. I'm used to hear praises but their enthusiasm about my singing never fails to delight me."

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⠀‣ Zhongli

About The Creator: Hopeful future

"I was surprised to hear about their reincarnation, especially about memories from another world. I had the occasions to talk to them, even if they may seem lost sometimes and lack experiences, the love they share for this world is real and the people around them returns this feeling, with a modern and ambitious mind like them, I'm sure the future of Teyvat will be bright."

About The Creator: Consort

"You want to know more about our contract? Well, our feelings for each other were mutual and we had the same promise which was to keep the other safe and happy, naturally we came to do the ultimate promise to stay together until death separates us, but I fear even this won't be able to break our contract, one that I shall forever cherish and respect. They're quite busy but I stay patient for them to come and see me when they finish with tea that I prepared for relaxing them after a stressful day."

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xiaoaetherposts · 1 year

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"Who is the most distinguished guest here?"

Everyone choose someone.

Flirting is on.

Twitter: @xiaoaetherposts

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sl-vega · 2 months

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��Sticking to the Script✧

Pairing: Xingqiu x FEM! Reader

Genre: fake dating, strangers to lovers, slow burn, fluff, angst (?), high school smau, modern smau

⋆｡°✩-Synopsis: Xingqiu just got entered into a special writing contest, the type that's invite only, the theme this year is love, the only problem is that he has zero romantic experience. but he really wants to prove himself as a writer. meanwhile, you just found out that your boyfriend cheated on you, and you need to show him that you're 100% over him, the only problem is that there's no way you can get an actual boyfriend that quickly. clearly, the solution to both of your issues is to fake date each other. it shouldn't be hard for an actor such as yourself, all you need to do is stick to the script.

Status: ONGOING

playlist: just here for the vibes. also shoutout to the lovely @uuyuomi for giving me ideas for what songs should be on here

✧MEET THE CAST✧

y/n + company ✧ xingqiu's victims friends ✧ other friendly faces

PROLOGUE-a little fall of rain can hardly hurt me now

01-no chance for a showmance

02-time to write the other 51

03-inspiration? more like desperation

04-the world's a stage and i'm the star

05-lara jean who?

06-not so soft launch

07-rebound already?

08-hollywood here i come

09-i swear i'm not a gold digger guys

10-action!

11-possessive much?

12-juliet's found a new romeo

13-boyfriend vs boy friend

14-no shit sherlock

15-boy you got me helpless

16-you've got it bad

17-denial ain't just a river in egypt

18-third wheeling x10

19-spotify doing me dirty

20-taking my breath away (literally)

21-practice makes you a little too perfect

22-finishing touches

23-cheating but not really

24-feelings are confusing

25-front row seats to my demise

26-confess before the credits roll

27-not the best with words but i'll try for you

28-setting the scene

29-opening night

30-confessions and curtain calls

31-fucking finally

EPILOGUE-that's a wrap!

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i23kazu · 7 months

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THE MOON REPRESENTS MY HEART

characters. xiao zhongli baizhu x gn!reader ; chongyun xingqiu xiangling hutao & gn!reader genre. romantic fluff / platonic fluff an. 大家，中秋节快乐！ happy midautumn festival! here's the liyue men celebrating with you. | please reblog!! im getting back into writing and reblogs with tags and comments will make me want to write more :D

xiao

after much persuading and convincing from you, a reluctant xiao makes his reappearance in wangshu inn's balcony – where the two of you are greeted with verr goldet, huai'an, and smiley yanxiao – with a plethora of traditional foods spread on the table. there are elaborately designed mooncakes and sweet slices of pomelo, freshly peeled, because smiley yanxiao is still making them easier to eat for you all. xiao wants to hide himself away from the crowd, his blush evident on his face. it will be alright. let's enjoy ourselves tonight, but if you want to leave at any point in time, i'll accompany you, you whisper into his ear. it seems to alleviate the crimson hue that has invited itself onto his cheeks.

zhongli

celebrating mid autumn festival was tradition for you and zhongli. he performs a simple tea ceremony when both of you arrived at the adepti's abode, with the company of moon carver, mountain shaper, cloud retainer, as well as madame ping. just for old times sake, the youthful arrive as well – xiao, shenhe, ganyu, and yanfei. the air is sweet with the sounds of embarrassed protests as the old-timers laugh and share stories, lightly teasing the younger ones of their misdeeds. shenhe bears a particularly disgruntled look on her face, before cloud retainer laughs and pours her more tea. it's like family, and you're blessed to have been accepted by them as well.

baizhu

mid autumn festival in baizhu's home was always celebrated in a group of five: qiqi, yaoyao, herbalist gui, him, and yourself. gui often acted like an uncle to the younger ones, bringing them piglet biscuits and non-traditional mooncakes that were often catered towards children. yaoyao and qiqi each select a lantern that gui had stuffed into his bag – a rabbit for yaoyao, and a lotus for qiqi. you and baizhu share a kiss as you watch the fireworks blossom into the sky, hoping, and hoping, that chang'e would see it.

bonus

"(y/n), let's go! let's hurry!" xiangling grabs your hand as you finish adjusting the candle on your lantern. hu tao whizzes past the two of you, laughing and dragging chongyun along with the help of xingqiu. the five of you had planned to gather for the festival, and now, your lanterns cast a warm glow onto your faces.

after a gratifying meal made by xiangling (with chef mao's assistance – in cooking and eating), the group had decided to gather at the docks, to see the fireworks and lanterns lift off into the sky.

"they're starting!" hu tao cries, eyes fixated on the first lantern that drifts it's way up. chongyun hurriedly finishes writing a prayer of longevity on your shared sky lantern, whispering please, chang'e, make it come true one last time before lifting it up to the sky to take hold.

the lights dance across liyue's horizon. there are lanterns coming from all over liyue – you see some from wangshu inn, qingce village, guili, nantianmen – a sweet reminder that liyue exists beyond the busy harbour.

"happy mid autumn festival! 中秋节快乐！" the five of you cheer, lifting your lanterns up to the sky. the first of the fireworks start to beautify the night sky, the pretty colours igniting the childlike wonder that your friends still held dear to.

happy mid-autumn festival, liyue!

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lumiconic · 2 years

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♪ — CATCH ME!

❥ summary: running and jumping into each other's arms ^^

❥ characters: everyone

❥ content: fluff, gn reader

❥ note: i'm working pitifully slowly on the request i've gotten since school finally started T.T i hope this can tide you over until then anon!!

run at you as fast as they can and practically throw themselves into your arms, expecting you wholeheartedly to drop everything you're holding and catch them instead. when you inevitably are required to fling your things into the air to catch them -- as they expected -- they wrap their arms around your neck, laughing so hard you can't feel annoyed.

BARBARA, fischl, HU TAO, lisa, SHIKANOIN HEIZOU, lumine, yun jin

absolutely wouldn't jump at you but would throw everything they're holding to catch you, even if it ends disastrously, they can forgive you because they rather like holding you in their arms while you cheekily thank them and promise to help clean up their things :p

ALOY, bennett, ganyu, KAEDEHARA KAZUHA, ei, rosaria, EULA, childe, XIAO, beidou, zhongli

think this is the cutest idea ever and look desperately for a proper time to do it when you're not holding anything and you're in a good mood (and you're on soft ground just in case) -- and yet they still manage to screw up the timing and cause you both to go sprawling in a pile, them giggling with a flushed face and you rolling your eyes with amused exasperation.

collei, KAMISATO AYAKA, mona, XIANGLING, venti, YOIMIYA

try so hard to catch you and twirl you around, but fail miserably and you would both end up stumbling into each other awkwardly, having to steady yourself with your hands on their shoulders, doubled over by hiccupping and almost painful laughter.

amber, ITTO, chongyun, GOROU, sangonomiya kokomi, AETHER, yanfei

would ACTUALLY catch you, because they are amazing, and smile, blushing faintly, when you clap and praise them for being perfect with a huge smile on your face.

DILUC, JEAN, kujou sara, KUKI SHINOBU, noelle, razor, SHENHE, thoma, xinyan

effortlessly dodge out of the way and laugh in your face when you go sprawling on the ground, complaining loudly about being spurned. if you bother them enough about it they'll probably help you up, but otherwise, whatever they're holding takes top priority. they know you'll forgive them anyhow >:3

albedo, kaeya, KAMISATO AYATO, keqing, NINGGUANG, sucrose, tighnari, XINGQIU, yae miko, yelan

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kiskisur · 3 months

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As you stepped into the dark room, confusion etched across your face, you couldn't help but wonder where everyone was.

"Hello? Everyone, where are you?" you called out, the only response being the echo of your own voice.

Turning on the lights revealed an unexpected scene of celebration. Decorations adorned the living room, and a beautifully crafted birthday cake stole the spotlight.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!" The chorus of greetings erupted, and you found yourself surrounded by them.

A soft smile touched your lips as tears welled up in your eyes. "You're all here!? Wha— aww..!" The warmth of the moment overwhelmed you.

"Hey, hey, don't cry! It's your birthday!" Tighnari exclaimed, blinking in surprise as he approached with a worried expression.

"Pfft, it's amusing seeing you cr—" Scaramouche's cheeky comment was swiftly interrupted by a resounding smack from Nahida, who glared at him before turning to you with a wide smile.

"We wish you a happy birthday, traveler," Zhongli greeted, patting you on the shoulder with his calm demeanor.

Behind them, Xiangling held a tray of delicious-looking dishes, while Venti strummed a cheerful tune on his lyre. Hu Tao ignited a sparkler, and Chongyun and Xingqiu were engaged in friendly banter. Mona, perched on a chair, winked as if she knew the surprise all along.

The celebration continued with laughter, stories, and the exchange of gifts from each character. It turned out that they had coordinated this surprise to make your birthday truly special.

(happy birthday to me and others! 🥹)

#♡ ;; kiskisur !#x male reader #male reader #genshin impact x male reader #genshin scaramouche x male reader #genshin zhongli x gender neutral reader #genshin zhongli x male reader #scaramouche x gender neutral reader #genshin nahida #genshin xiangling #genshin venti x gender neutral reader #genshin venti x male reader #genshin hu tao #genshin chongyun #genshin xingqiu #genshin mona #happy birthday to me :)#genshin tighnari x gender neutral reader #genshin tighnari x male reader

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dnbup · 2 years

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They hit their head

Genshin impact x GN!reader

///Sfw (swearing)

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Tries squaring up with it, literally gets their fists ready and screams insults at it. You eventually had to pull them away because it was getting annoying hearing them yell at the inanimate object.

Venti (probably drunk), Itto, Beidou (drunk too), Bennett, Scaramouche, Eula

Curses for the first time in their life, ever. "FUCK!" They didn't notice, though. They were too focused on the throbbing pain to notice the shocked look on your face.

Ganyu, Barbara, Yun Jin, Yanfei

Plops down on the floor and just starts crying, while pointing at the object to get your attention like a kid running to its mother because some other kid hit them.

Klee, Childe, Itto, Ganyu (baby didnt have her afternoon nap💀)

"Oh. Ow, god damn." in a very emotionless stern voice that made you burst in laughter.

Jean, Ayato, Scaramouche, Eula

Goes fucking feral on the object, their animal instincts taking over them. You basically have to drag them away while they kick and claw at you

Yae Miko, Yanfei, Ganyu, Diona, Gorou, Razor💀

Ruins her day. Kinda like the second one except she yells it 10x louder and Ayato scolds her which then causes her to start cursing at him like an angry kid. He just gave up and left

Only Ayaka bro shes a whole different breed

"Oh FUCK me! that hurt."

Y/N: "My pleasure!~"

"no."

Lisa, Yae Miko, Raiden Ei, Diluc, Zhongli, Scaramouche, Albedo

Fucking passes out lol they were already tired

Jean, Ganyu, Sayu, Qiqi, Albedo

Tries to perform an excorsism on it

Shenhe, Chongyun, Xiao

"AYO Y/N! COME GET THIS FOOL, IT TRYNNA THROW HAYMAKERS (fists)"

Klee (Kaeya taught her that), Beidou, Childe, Itto, Xinyan, Gorou, Sara

This mfs out of it, they hit their head HARD. Look around while rubbing their head in a daze "Is it raining?"

Lisa, Jean, Keqing, Ayaka, Diluc

Does a very rock genere scream then walks away like nothing happened

Xinyan

Definition of "Woe is me!" They dramatically they stumble back and just look around like the fridge they hit theid head on just committed a horrible crime

Ningguang, Keqing, Venti, Sayu, Zhongli, Raiden Ei

Acts like nothing happened while they walk towards you to sit while they just "casually" have a black eye and huge ass bump on their forehead

Qiqi, Jean, Ningguang, Kaeya, Rosaria, Xiao, Hu Tao, Ayato, Albedo, Razor

STARTS FLIRTING ANe BLOWING KISSES TO THE obJECT??? HOW HARD DID THEY HIT THEIR HEAD?? WhaT??

Yae Miko, Lisa, Kaeya, Ningguang, Venti, Kokomi, Ayato

Declares that they will get vengance

Eula

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innwaitress · 2 years

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a/n: it's here, the moment you've been waiting for...

genshin characters inncorrect quotes pt. 2!!!!

y/n: I found a note in one of my old word .docs that said Note to self: Get revenge on childe. y/n: Except I couldn't remember what I was supposed to get revenge for. y/n: But I trusted my own judgment, so I went with it. childe: Hmm... I don't know what you were supposed to get revenge for, either. y/n: I can only assume you got what was coming to you. Not 100 percent sure, though. childe: Well, whatever I did, I probably deserved it. y/n: Let that possibly be a lesson to you.

aether: Isn’t a bit dangerous? y/n: aether, please. We’ve in a lot of unexpected predicaments before and we always escape unhurt. aether: …

aether: Okay, we sometimes escape unhurt. aether: ... y/n: Alright, we escaped unhurt once... Then we hurt ourselves in the way home.

y/n: Who the fuck- zhongli: Language! y/n: Whom the fuck- Zhongli: No.

y/n: Are you having another depressive episode? xiao: A depressive episode? xiao: I'm having a depressive series and we're just on season one.

y/n: Hopefully yelan has learned a lesson about respecting other people's feelings. yelan: Oh, shut up and die y/n.

y/n: When I said bring me something back from the beach I meant like a conch shell! beidou:*Struggling to hold a seagull* Fucking say that next time!

y/n: I think I'm falling for you. Kujou Sara: Then get up.

itto: *running towards y/n with open arms* y/n: *moves out of the way* itto: Hey, why'd you move?! y/n: I thought you were going to attack me. itto: I was going to hug you! y/n: Why would you hug me? itto: WHY WOULD I ATTACK YOU!?

y/n: Remember that time you dared me to lick a swingset? thoma: No, I said "y/n, don't lick that swingset" and you said "Don't tell me what to do" and licked the swingset.

yae miko: I have an idea! y/n: Does it involve breaking the law? yae miko: By now don’t you think that’s a given? y/n: I was just trying to be optimistic. yae miko: Don’t bother.

barbara: y/n is not a morning person. Or a night person. There’s really only about seven minutes a day you are fun to be around. y/n: The best part is you never know when they’re coming.

keqing: Remain CALM! *slaps y/n multiple times*

kaeya: Can I have your number? y/n, visibly texting: I don't have a phone.

ninnguang: Are you ready to commit? y/n: Like, a crime or a relationship?

ei: *plays shreksophone* ei: Woo. ei: Time to listen to this on loop for all eternity. y/n: ...Genius coping mechanism my friend

y/n: Why are you drinking? rosaria: I drink when I'm depressed. y/n: But you're always drinking? Rosaria: *smug grin*

y/n: Can you keep a secret?

yoiymia: Well, I'm good until I meet the next person.

Computer: Please enter a password. chongyun: *types in y/n* Computer: Your password is too weak. chongyun: How fucking DARE YOU-

y/n: Love makes people do stupid things. xingqiu I love everything! y/n: That explains a lot.

y/n: Can I bother you for a second? diluc: You're always bothering me, but go ahead.

y/n: Bro- kazuha: No, no, hold up, rewind. kazuha: My tongue was down in your throat just a second ago and now you're calling me bro??

hu tao: Happy October 32nd! Second Halloween! y/n: That doesn't exist. hu tao: Not with that attitude.

lisa: y/n, I rebuke thee! I rebuke thee! y/n: Rebuke? Is that a word? lisa: You have all invoked my fury! You will all pay recompense for your transgressions! y/n: What, you got like a word-a-day calendar or something?

y/n: So what do you have planned for the future? xiangling: Lunch. y/n: No, like long term. xiangling: Oh...um, dinner?

Lumine: You know you've made it when you see your picture everywhere you go. y/n: Those are wanted posters! scaramouche: The universe is cold and unfeeling. The only constant is chaos. y/n: Was that place out of chocolate-chip pancakes again?

y/n, watching the news: Someone tried to fight a squid at the aquarium today! shenhe: *walks in covered with ink* Well, maybe the squid was being a dick.

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I WANT YOU.

Ⅰ. ZHONGLI X F!READER ⅠⅠ. TAGS : fluff, kissing, friends to lovers (kinda?), a scene where hu tao pounces the reader, reader uses she/her prns, mentions of alcohol consumption, slightly suggestive at the end, talks about impulsive actions, tension, awkwardness, reader just fawning over zhongli ⅠⅠⅠ. WC : 1.8K ⅠⅠⅠⅠ. SYNOPSIS : you struggle to give a gift to a certain someone who caught your interest for quite some time now. english isn’t my first language, sorry !

zhongli wasn’t an impulsive man. impulsive tendencies never clashed with him well and he knew himself that though he had adjusted to life as a mortal, he could never be as impulsive as the people around him. he was many things; calm, collected, handsome, and elegant. those were the words you spurred out randomly when he asked how you would consider him personality-wise.

unlike zhongli, you were more on the less bold and impulsive side. despite being quite an odd and silent person in the public eyes, you were much more different when comfortable. zhongli would sit you down and talk about history and tales, and you’d try your best to engage in the conversation despite knowing nothing he was talking about. though he was aware of how confused you were, he kept going because somehow your knitted eyebrows and pursed lips made his stomach do a backflip. sometimes, you’d impulsively chime in with an incorrect which he had to later correct with a growing grin on his face.

“why didn’t you bargain for a cheaper price?” hu tao screeched, pointing at the trinket you’re holding. you swore her voice echoed throughout the whole funeral parlour. you shook your head in defeat and defended yourself, “i was too nervous! the auntie selling it had a really intense vibe.” unbeknownst to you and your clearly agitated friend, a certain consultant’s ear picked up on the conversation as he was leaving his office. zhongli leaned against the wall, crossing his arms and listened intently. he had some time to spare so why not ?

“you could’ve gotten this for at least 700 mora but.. 1200… are you insane !?” your friend’s eyes twitched. hu tao’s hands hovered in front of you, threatening to strangle you within the next millisecond. you hit her arm and clicked your tongue. this afternoon while striding at liyue harbor’s dock, a certain stall caught your eyes– particularly an item displayed at the front row; a small glass sculpture of a glaze lily. long story short, you were too nervous to bargain for a cheaper price as the shopkeeper seemed slightly annoyed at your hesitation. you assumed mr. zhongli would like this as a small gift as thanks for his small little history lessons or rambles but when hu tao saw you walk into the parlour, you caved under the pressure of the energy ball who you call a best friend and let a little bit of information slide.

“alright ! alright ! i’m sorry,” your voice cracking as you raised your hand in defeat. “i just wanted to give mr. zhongli a gift.” hu tao’s eyebrows raised, and zhongli’s too. a low chuckle escaped his lips but it was cut off abruptly when he heard a thud. hu tao had pounced on you- well attempted to before you grabbed her arms and pulled her down with you. “are you crazy!?” you whisper-yelled. you were still aware that you’re at a funeral parlour and despite the fact hu tao does not give a single care, you hushed her. hu tao shook her head and pushed you back on the floor. “i’m not the one hitting on a funeral consultant who’s my best friend’s employee” she shot back, pointing straight at your face. “although…” a mischievous smile grew on her face slowly. oh no, oh no. you let out a groan. that smile, the same smile she made when she dosed chongyun’s strawberry popsicle with jueyun peppers. you shook your head and backed to the exit, “you won’t.”

her smile morphed into a smirk, “oh, but i will~” you shot a glare before exiting the parlour, abandoning your initial goal. “i’ll still meet you for drinks tonight,” you mumbled.

“i assume you heard all of that right, mr. zhongli?” hu tao exclaimed. she jumped up giddily and turned to the corner the man hid behind. the former archon let out a sigh before making himself visible to her. zhongli nods before walking past the bubbly girl. “director,” he greeted. “hey ! are you gonna do something about her !?” hu tao shouted out.

a light knock against a door diverted zhongli’s attention from reading. it was half past 12, so who would be here at this hour ? he had just arrived home after deciding to work late and had just settled down for an hour. zhongli swung the door open.

“hi,” you squeaked out. what is she doing here at this time he mused.

“greetings,” zhongli responded. “to what do i owe the pleasure?”

you fiddled your fingers and darted your eyes everywhere obviously avoiding making eye contact with the man in front of you. normally, you’d see him clad in his long coat but right now he only has a white button-up and a vest on. you assumed he’d taken off his coat the moment he arrive home.

“um..” you stutter. as cliche as it sounds, you were at a loss for words. maybe it’s because you’re wearing a somewhat revealing dress and the most proper man you’ve ever known was taking his sweet time to observe you or maybe it’s because he looks so fine without his coat on. nevertheless, you shook your thoughts away and built the courage up to look him in the eye.

“would you like to come in for tea?” he asks rather confused but concerned. you politely accepted before entering his home. zhongli sits you down before striding away to brew a pot of tea. he assumed you were slightly tipsy after having drinks with his director but you showed no signs of it though the scent of wine wafted slightly when you walked past him.

as promised, you did meet hu tao for drinks. half of the conversation was the endless and merciless teasing from hu tao and yun jin while your much younger friends, who couldn’t drink, stared at her as if she did something shameless but back at you with a look of confusion. you wave them off muttering along the lines that hu tao was joking around.

the night ended with you waving goodbye to your friends. aside from the fact you had to deal with the piqued interest of your friends about your not-so-newly formed crush on a particular funeral consultant, you also had to walk home after carrying a shockingly heavy passed-out friend back to her home who grew too tired and just slept like a baby. your feet hurt, archons it hurt so bad but you still continued walking home. you considered taking off your heels but you rather have rex lapis serve your head on a platter than walk on stone with your bare feet. which is why you found yourself at zhongli’s home, the only person you knew who was in your vicinity.

as you sat down on his couch, you let out an internal sigh of relief that your lower body won’t feel pain for a bit before you make your way back home again. zhongli walks back to the sitting area and smiles at you softly before sitting down next to you. “sorry for intruding, i just needed to rest a bit before leaving,” you mumbled. zhongli frowns when you scooch away to give him some personal space but makes no attempt to move closer to you.

“it’s alright, make yourself at home,” he responded softly. you could hear the tea kettle starting to boil on the stove. you tap your fingers against your bare thigh as your dress already rode up a bit as you sat down. “are you perhaps cold?” “no no, i’m okay.” you made hand gestures signifying you aren’t as if your denies aren’t already enough for him to hear but the man stubbornly disagreed and handed you his coat to cover your lap. “apologies, my blankets are still drying,” he says sheepishly.

“ah.. thank you though– you really didn’t have to, mr. zhongli.” “my pleasure.” it was silent again and you both knew it. you didn’t know what to say or do. the only thing you could hear was the gas stove– why’s the tea taking so damn long ? when you shifted you felt a hard object move in your purse against your skin. the glaze lily. this could spark a conversation and relieve some of the tension. “oh right, mr. zhongli, i have something for you,” you say reaching into your purse, and pulling out the trinket you bought that morning.

the glass sculpture surely caught zhongli’s eyes. the details and hues of the glass flower and the illumination of the moonlight made it especially stunning. “i bought it this morning and wanted to give it to you as a thank-you gift- especially when you’ve taught me a lot of history and accompanied me. the traveller mention something to me about your liking of glaze lilies and i assumed you’d like this.”

“oh, i shouldn’t-” he says.

“yes, you should,” you reply back. you grab his gloved hand before placing the gift into his palms. his ears tinged red and he felt heat in his stomach. zhongli was too focused on the foreign feeling in his stomach and didn’t notice the equal embarrassment you felt after holding onto his hands.

“ahem, thank you. i’ll cherish this gift.” zhongli says. well... you made this more embarrassing. maybe it’s time to make your leave as it’s getting later. you let go of his hands abruptly before getting up. you quickly hand him back his coat and thanked him for his company. “i shall leave now, thank you again.”

As you inch closer to the door, you heard footsteps from behind you. The man followed you to his front door. Did he want to say something? Did he not like the gift? All sorts of questions flowed into your head and before you could say something, he made his move.

zhongli is not a man of impulse. No, he is not but he follows his instinct. So when his body yelled at him to run to you and to hold onto you, he did so. He inches closer and traps you against his front door. “hi,” you weakly say. “hello,” he responded with a smile. you were nervous but didn’t want to leave or go, you wanted to stay like this for a while. zhongli stares at your glossy lips and the specks of blush decorating your cheeks and collarbones before reaching his hands to cup your face.

his still-gloved fingers glide against your bottom lips and for a moment you see his eyes falter against your touch. your left hand rest on his chest and the other on his broad shoulder. you leaned in, not entirely, but enough to feel his breath against your skin. “may i?” he politely whispers. “you may,” you mumble back before letting him fully lean in. you both ignored the whistles of the kettle.

BONUS SCENE

“WHAT,” hu tao screeched. yun jin placed her drink back down on the table and stares at you. you rub your temple at the commotion your best friend is making, the volume of her voice obviously alarming the nearby tables. you apologize to the nearby customers before drawing your attention back to your friends.

chongyun and xingqiu share a knowing look and xiangling hugs guoba tightly. you groaned, “well.. at least say something besides screaming!”

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