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genshin-scenarios · 2 years
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Harbinger AU
About: Seeing the harbinger trailer made me think of things… so here’s some familiar faces as Fatui! Their roles are vaguely inspired from the current lineup of Harbingers we have in canon.
Characters: Kaeya, Diluc, Yae, Albedo
CW: Since this is basically a reverse/villain AU type of thing, there may be mentions of manipulative, unethical or violent behavior. (Not particularly towards the reader, just in general.)
Commission info is on my pinned post!
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One of the most charming and amicable members of the Fatui, Kaeya handles secret missions from the Tsaritsa that require a careful touch. 
Those that have worked with him are filled with admiration and fear, for his methods aren’t ones that flaunt his strength but instead clicks into place quietly behind the scenes.
It is said that every unassuming word that falls off his lips sets a web beneath his target, ensuring that they are trapped before they even realize they’re in a game.
A scarce few know him well enough to predict what he is thinking, so you should consider yourself quite ‘privileged’, in his words, that you are allowed to be by his side.
Kaeya claims that you are only there because he finds you amusing, but the way he grows more venomous when the other harbingers are around you seem to suggest otherwise… 
A flower is kept in a vase at the table beside your bed, one that he claims will last forever. It is woven from frost and seems like it might scatter at any moment - however there is no need to fret, as it is preserved in a case of ice. 
If he was to gift you something so beautiful and delicate, it’d certainly be well-protected after all.
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Ah, this one is a lot less cordial on most days. Diluc can certainly be warm and kind, but that’s reserved for those who have earned his respect - which is unfortunately not a lengthy amount of people.
Diluc runs his own share of businesses and intelligence networks across Teyvat. He can be found doing groundwork quite often as he likes ensuring that things are going according to plan. 
Subordinates under him are really loyal, and new ones that try to stir up trouble are dealt with by their peers before Diluc even has to bother. They like to watch and admire his skill on the rare occasion he spars or trains in public, knowing that their leader is one that can put his money where his mouth is.
You were a talent in Snezhnaya who was recommended to Diluc when he was in need of an assistant. He often traveled for work, and with his operations growing in number he needed someone to help manage some of his work while staying close to carry out his orders.
At first Diluc was a pretty stoic employer, but over time he grew to consider you as an indispensable employee. You caught out suspicious behavior and smoothly sorted out mishaps, even befriending some of his close subordinates. 
Oh, the wine and custom pen he gave you for your birthday? It was just an appreciative gesture, don’t worry about it~
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Honeyed words often fall off her silver tongue, but one look at her cold gaze tells people all they need to know. In Yae’s eyes, most - if not all - were dispensable in their game against the Divine.
Her work mostly consists of strategising the Fatui’s operations, ones that come directly from the Winter Palace. 
She can be most commonly found shopping or visiting the sights around Snezhnaya. While at a glance indulgence, she is actually mapping out and committing everything to memory.
She finds being underestimated as a gluttonous harbinger amusing though, and allows this image of herself to continue as it makes people lower their guard.
It’s hard to tell what Yae is thinking most of the time, even more so than Kaeya because of how unpredictable she can be. 
At this point her subordinates simply follow her orders without thinking too much, since pondering on it will only give them a headache with no answers confirmed at the end.
When Yae starts to take an interest in you, (a civilian working as a chef, seamstress, or other non-fatui related field) you are understandably flattered but wary of what her intentions are.
She likes to spoil you, enjoying your humble protests and shy words of thanks. 
As for the reason she’s grown attached to you, well… You remind her of simpler times. Back when she’d have ramen and mochi with her friends on a rainy day, and her biggest worry was how to get home without an umbrella.
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A mysterious harbinger, Albedo owns a lab where a number of highly-skilled alchemists are hired to help conduct his research.
Everything is classified, and the fact that nothing ever gets leaked out is a testament to everyone’s respect - or perhaps fear - of what the consequences might be.
There have been rumors about what Albedo works on independently, of course - like creating homunculi to be used as perfect secret agents or soldiers.
In truth, Albedo was simply an isolated genius that didn’t mind being alone too much, since most people did not pique his interest long enough for him to maintain regular contact.
He’s also known for being a talented painter, but was impossible to commission with mora alone. His price was rare materials and solutions that required connections on top of riches to obtain.
People actually thought that the reason he spent so much time with you was because you were a homunculus that he created, since he spoke so fondly of you and would share secretive glances.
In reality however you were just someone with a lot of patience and kindness. He would disappear for weeks at times because of his work, but you would extend invitations to him with no expiration date.
Albedo liked to draw you with the scenery whenever you visited new places together. Traveling with you was his favorite thing, since he’d get some research done and spend time with his favorite person away from the bustle of his lab.
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windblume-wishes · 2 years
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Hello Windblume! I noticed that you have requests open so I thought I’d request HCs for Child!Kaeya who just was taken into the Dawn Winery by Crepus and little Diluc. Also, I welcome you to Tumblr!
𝔾𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕤, 𝔻𝕖𝕒𝕣 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕣! 𝕀𝕥’𝕤 𝕒 𝕡𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕒𝕔𝕔𝕖𝕡𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕣𝕖𝕢𝕦𝕖𝕤𝕥! ♡︎
Thanks for the kind welcome, Anon-Chan! It’s a pleasure to be here! ♡︎
I do hope these HCs are satisfactory to you, anon!
𝕃𝕖𝕥’𝕤 𝕤𝕖𝕖 𝕟𝕠𝕨, 𝕀 𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕚𝕖𝕧𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕥𝕒𝕝𝕖 𝕘𝕠𝕖𝕤 𝕒 𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕝𝕖 𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖...
Child!Kaeya - Little and Scared (Head Canons)
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After being strategically ditched on the side of the road near the winery, Kaeya was immediately welcomed into the home by Crepus Ragnvindr and his son Diluc, Kaeya was still rather frightened and absolutely bewildered by his new surrounding.
When Adeline brought Kaeya up to the bathroom for a proper bath so he did not stay a grubby mess, Kaeya became much like a frightened kitten and hid in the corner to avoid more water.
He abandoned his hesitation when Adeline promised him hot chocolate with a little extra sweetness added in.
Poor child never had hot chocolate before so he wanted to try some.
Absolutely refused to remove his eyepatch. Would scream and wail if she attempted to remove it.
Skin and bones in a very literal way, Adeline had never seen a little boy so skinny in her life! Diluc was a twig but at least he was not like little Kaeya.
The fluffy bath towel she swaddled him in after his bath practically swallowed him up. So did Diluc’s old nightgown…
It was quite adorable to see such a small child in a oversized nightgown.
Despite being a shy and quiet newcomer, he was still very much like any frightened child when it came to thunderstorms and would cry. Maybe not loudly, but definitely had the tears, sniffles and the occasional hiccups.
Scared as can be, Kaeya was still hesitant to accept comfort of any sort but he was not against Crepus holding him when he got too shaken up.
Literally melted into the man’s arms and snuggled closer for warmth.
To help him calm down, Diluc grabbed his music box and played it for Kaeya. (The song it played was the Dawn Winery theme)
Crepus gave Kaeya a comfort blanket to make him feel secure, it worked, the second he was wrapped up in the pale blue blanket, he calmed down almost instantly.
Poor baby never had such a soft blanket in his life, let alone heard a music box play a lullaby before.
Diluc gifted Kaeya one of his spare teddy bears (which had an adorable navy blue bow around its neck).
Fell asleep in Crepus’s arms as he rocked him by the fire.
Due to being out in the rain for a long period of time that day, Kaeya became ill and had a rather difficult night.
Crepus had to stay with him all night with him in his arms but he did not mind one bit. Papa Bear Mode kicked in for the little one he held.
Shared a bedroom with Diluc until his room was put together and decorated in blue with a Calla Lily print on the quilt.
Little Kaeya was likely plagued with nightmares of Khaenri'ah and would awaken screaming in the middle of the night. Crepus would be the one to try and calm the child if he became too frantic.
Diluc sometimes was able to calm Kaeya down and would snuggle with him all night if he needed to.
Crepus did manage save a photograph of the two cuddling one morning after one of Kaeya’s nightmares.
That photo is still in the mansion. Adeline has it in her room and uses it against the two nowadays whenever she catches them arguing.
Once fully accustomed to his new life at the mansion, Kaeya became a rather clingy child and purposely annoyed Diluc with the “clingy baby brother” act.
Ended up becoming quite the miniature trouble maker. Any pie, cookies, or sweets if any kind, would immediately be stolen by him. Adeline did not exactly mind mainly because she wanted Kaeya to gain a bit of healthy weight on his toothpick body.
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**A/N: I will do a follow up on this request if requested for a part two ♡︎
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jinnyart06 · 3 years
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Scene redraw from Diluc’s story quest 😩💜 I love me a pair of angsty step brothers 🤲 despite their indifference, I’m sure Kaeya still has some of that big bro love for Diluc 🥺💜
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koirion · 3 years
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woof woof
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ridoot · 3 years
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diluc and kaeya
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Here’s the second half of my self indulgent pc wallpaper set! I might go back and make motivational quote versions down the road, but for now,,, just some simple ones uwu
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rhyyyybread · 3 years
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country boys make do
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dirtpie39 · 2 years
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Made a 10-pull wish on Itto’s banner and lost the 50/50 lol... I'm happy I did this time cause I found Itto to be annoying asf and now I finally have Diluc!!! 😆 (I got c4 Xiangling btw)
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happy valentines day as well as a happy birthday to beidou!! hope you’re all having a good one <3
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yumenosakiacademy · 3 years
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1st co-op experience doodlez 
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genshin-scenarios · 3 years
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To Share a Dance With You (Diluc x Reader)
Warnings: Mentions of fire! Reader is also a sort of vigilante with Diluc, kind of 🤔 a partner in crime? Very fluffy, I think.
Summary(?): To burn, then lessen to embers, and then be born again; the dance shared between you and Diluc is nothing short of an intimate thing.
@genshin-obsessed here's Diluc 👉👈
You've danced with Diluc on three occasions.
The first, and the most common, was on the outskirts of Mondstadt. The most fluid dance between the both of you was one of blades and flurries of steel.
The first time you shared a dance with Diluc was on the battlefield - or rather, a tango of exchanges with the intensity of one.
A slow step might result in cuts, and wrong decision with a weapon at your neck. You loved it nevertheless, whether it be a sparring match or facing opponents together. It was thrilling, with fire in your veins, gathering and twisting and burning all around.
You disregard them as one step lead to another, a hand placed in his, your feet pushing you off the couch and into a swaying dance for two.
The second was by the warmth of a fireplace - the aftermath of a mission leaving the both of you too exhausted to climb the stairs just yet. Snow pours and howls outside, the frustrations of another plan you foiled raging in the night.
What did the grievances of the Fatui have in comparison to your values? The battles fought to protect your home were tiring, but at the end of the day you and Diluc relied on one-another to pick yourselves back up. No shadows would linger or haunt if you shared your light.
Though perhaps... It's a little bit more than that, you considered. Diluc's heart was steady and gentle. You continued resting your head on his chest as you both swayed, holding each other in a loose embrace. It's not a perfect thing, or natural, or even smooth - but it's raw and delicately vulnerable in more ways than one. It's tired and just wanting to feel the other in your arms.
The third - and current - time, is what one might call a proper dance. The lights around you are ones of display in a ballroom, and Diluc dons a suit and tie you've never seen before that matches his eyes too well. Unlike his general attire, it's a wonder that his firey hair and personality doesn't melt away the fabric that looks like snow.
It's a walking contradiction, though you also can't deny that his love did feel like this. It's like winters spent by a hearth; light and pure despite its intensity, and a flame that might burn if one approached in haste.
You suppose that makes you a moth drawn to it. With paper wings and a gentle smile, you approached Diluc earlier with a hand outstretched, and pulled him onto the dance floor.
If it was diamonds hanging around the ballroom, you'd like them to reflect his brilliance. You wanted the world to notice Diluc for all he was and more and understand why you loved him so - but yet again, he puts a dampen on your plans.
By now, you've long forgotten your intentions and lost yourself in his presence. You'd seen many sides of Diluc, but it seems that today he reveals another one; princely, enchanting, gentle, and...
The most affectionate you've seen in a while. What was different about today? You couldn't put a finger on it...
The ballroom is bustling with other attendees and their jewels and gowns, but the only thing you see right now is Diluc. As the music swells and your steps follow it, you lose yourself in the dance and forget about everything around you. The only things in focus are sensations; the breeze on your skin and his hands on your waist, and how even as the dance quickens neither of your are stumbling in the slightest.
When the song ends, you hold your breath as you bring yourself back to Earth; the glimmering chandeliers come into focus, the chatter of the guests are no longer white noise, and...
Diluc is saying something. He's saying something to you, but the bystanders have begun to hush.
Ruby eyes lock with yours as he reaches for something in his inner suit pocket. Diluc, who only ever stands tall and proud, begins to kneel.
He stops talking to study your expression, before uttering four words. A precious band glints from the box in his hands.
Oh.
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odysseys-blood · 3 years
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im only like 2% into genimp bc i never get a chance to play and im not downloading mobile but has it not been PAINFULLY established that kaeya and diluc sre brothers i want to stop seeing the creeps post art PLEASE
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tyrian-sexual · 4 years
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please i beg of you GenImp tag stop saying you ship kaeya and diluc they’re brothers for fucks sake
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genshin-scenarios · 3 years
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For the flower ask game! Pink gardenia with Diluc (romantic) please and thank u!!
Rules to the ask game here!
And tagging @genshin-obsessed too! This... got a lot longer than I planned 😅
Diluc + pink gardenia:
The gardenia symbolises trust, clarity, renewal and hope. Pink carries the meaning of affection and love, which ranges from friendship to marital attachment to gratitude.
Diluc has always been grateful for your partnership; when you were friends and nothing more (even if romance had been budding) you stuck by his side despite his reluctance to let you into his world.
Said world was the dangerous part of his life, one of scorching flames and long nights spent away from Mondstadt - yet even then your faith in him did not waver, and every time he answered your questions vaguely you'd smiled and nodded, accepting that it was all he could bring himself to say.
Once he felt ready to open up, you had a long chat in the comfort of Dawn Winery. Leading up to this, he did his best to warn you in case you'd like to back out, but you never did. It's an inconvenient and charming trait you have, that stubbornness - just what did Diluc do to deserve the trust you had in him?
He wonders about that to this day; a week after you started wearing a ring from him on your left hand. A week after he'd mustered the courage to offer you something more substantial than just his love, even if you might argue otherwise.
A promise with a gem that glinted under the light. A promise he would do whatever it took to keep.
Diluc is in awe of you, truly - how your eyes lit up and swelled with joy, tears and affection as you wrapped your arms around him. He's aware he worries you with his work - battles are nothing to scoff at - yet your will did not waver even with the uncertainty of fate.
As Diluc returned the hug, he held you as if he was afraid this may be a dream. Your warmth, your hair tickling the side of his cheek - he closes his eyes and burns it to memory. The comfort and happiness that you give him is something that not even an army of soldiers or palace of gold could replace.
He swore to himself that he'd protect you with the might of both if you needed it. Years later, when you call him your husband, you still chide him for his dramatics. You both have taken quite a liking to spending time in the greenhouse nearby your home, where flowers of different kinds bloomed and perfumed the air with their delicate scent.
It's beautiful here during the day, when the sun peeks in through the glass walls and touches the ground. It almost feels like a place enstranged from time, where you could be having tea with your husband one moment and teasing the Diluc from the past in the next - it's where the both of you have dedicated to store your memories in, with the flowers as your monuments to different events in your lives.
Thus it was only appropriate that out of all kinds, gardenias were the most prominent in your little hideaway. No matter how much time passes, being here makes you feel like you're transported back to when you first met Diluc - it's nostalgic, and touched with the littlest bit of uncertainty, but it's home; home to the things you had to let go over the years, and a home for your new hopes and dreams to settle and grow.
The transparency that glass walls create took some time getting used to, but there's also a sense of pride in it. You'd flaunt your love to the world for all you cared, for it's something that you and Diluc cultivated together - what's not to be proud of that?
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genshin-scenarios · 3 years
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Hi for Zhongli, Childe, Diluc and Xaio, I was wondering if you could give headcanons for this: the traveller has occasional bouts of insomnia and while the guys try to help out, they feel guilty for making them stay up late and be tired the next day. So when they start getting another period of insomnia, they stop sleeping with the guy. Like they make up some excuse or straight up not appear at night time.
Zhongli
He stays up waiting for you when you don’t appear, preparing a pot of tea and getting out a book. Though he can’t really focus on what he’s reading since he’s wondering where you are: Were you safe? Are you alright…?
Zhongli begins to wonder if he’s done something to upset you, making you avoid him… It may take a while before he asks you about it, since he wants to give you space, but eventually the question festers too long that he finds himself saying it before he realizes.
He assures you that staying up doesn’t really affect him, seeing as he’s not constricted by human qualities. Really, the easiest way to put him at ease is having you with him, insomnia or not.
Childe
I feel like Childe’s intuition can tell you aren’t doing this out of a bad reason. So just what could be making you keep a distance from him? 
It was odd, since this only happens at nighttime, and when you see him again the next day there’s a guilty aura around you as you ask him if he’s well-rested.
Eventually it clicks, though. Childe can’t help but sigh in exasperation as he traps you in his arms and confirms his suspicions.
While he admits that not getting enough sleep isn’t particularly good for people, Childe wants to help support you, both as a partner and friend. He’ll settle for a compromise if you insist, like going to sleep before you if he’s tired or has work.
Diluc
He does night patrols on occasion (plus has his whole Darknight Hero thing going on) so Diluc comes home late at times too.
Call it old habits maybe, but he tries to maintain a reasonable sleep schedule when he can, even if he at times is hit with insomnia too. With this in mind however, he’s not one to just ignore you if you can’t sleep, or start avoiding him so that he isn’t inconvenienced.
Diluc actually gets even less sleep when you do this, since he’s too preoccupied with confirming your safety. He does eventually doze off at the dining table or sofa, though. He doesn’t use this to guilt-trip you, but rather the maids end up telling you after they start noticing this.
Xiao
Does he even sleep? Xiao (from what I can guess) is usually busy at night from keeping Liyue safe, so when he’s done with that he usually returns to check in on you. I feel like his rest-times are in the afternoons actually, when light is at its brightest.
Anyways, he’d often talk to you if you can’t sleep, or harvest some medicinal plants to help. Maybe he even plays the flute, letting the melody calm your mind like it does his.
Xiao frowns and reminds you that there’s no need to worry about him lacking sleep - he’s far from human and can manage well enough without it. His gaze softens after further explanation, and he lets you know that he doesn’t mind staying up at all.
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genshin-scenarios · 3 years
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Hello, I was wondering if you could maybe write something about the reader being asexual? I just got rejected because of it and yeah, ngl it hurts. 👉👈
Preferably with Xiao or Diluc 🥺 but it's fine if you're not okay with it, I understand
You often tried not to rely on the strength of others, but it was hard not to shrink away instinctively when the person you were seeing responds… less than well, to your confession.
You were asexual - the times you felt sexual attraction to people were few, much fewer compared to what they likely would’ve expected of you. Though you hoped that they might understand - that they wouldn’t take you coming out personally - they did not. Your partner-- well, your ex, thought it was an excuse. A scapegoat. Some kind of veiled rejection of them when that couldn’t be anything further from the truth.
Thinking about it made bile rise up your throat. You wanted to curl into a ball and disappear - was your identity really so bad? Was it really such an alien thing?
A light pat on your head. Through his leathered gloves, you could almost feel the warmth of Diluc’s comforting gesture.
“You’re overthinking again,” He so perceptively said. “This was no fault of your own, only your partner’s incompetence when it comes to managing their own insecurity and relationships.”
You managed a scoff at that. “Hearing it coming from you is a bit…” Diluc raised a brow, to which your words died off, replaced with a small smile. “...Thank you for the help. I’m sorry for causing trouble.”
“Bar fights and squabbles are nothing new.” The redhead pushed an apple cider your way, nodding.
It’s on the house, an apology for a ruined night. You felt a bit guilty, seeing as you were the cause of said drama in the first place (even if it was extinguished quickly with the help of Diluc). “An unreasonable provocation requires a swift blow, just to snap some sense into people.”
“You say that as if you actually fought them.” You muttered, taking a sip. In truth, most of the ruckus was simply verbal. Your ex was defensive. Shocked. Confused, you suppose.
While you didn’t plan to forgive them for their outlash just yet, you weren’t about to continue with this sort of tension in the air. Perhaps you would write them a letter and drop it off at their residence, before…
“If not me, you definitely had your own battle today.” At your surprised glance, Diluc shrugged. “Coming out about something like that couldn’t have been easy.”
The moment his words reached you, your lips curled into a wry smirk as you finished your drink. (Nonalcoholic - thoughtful of him, really.) You fought back the tears pricking at the corner of your eyes. Somehow, hearing someone acknowledge your struggle hit harder than rejection.
“Thank you.” You placed your empty cup gingerly on the counter, the gratitude extending past your surface actions, just as his kindness had. “I was thinking of doing this anyways, before this happened, but…” You took a deep breath, determination seeping into your veins. “I might head off to Liyue in a few days. Not sure how long I’ll stay, but a change of scenery would be fun.”
Diluc seemed reassured by your statement; it’s good to see you were still standing strong. “Keep an eye out for the weather, and make sure to stay safe.”
“Not gonna miss me?” You playfully returned. “I won’t be stepping into Angel’s Share for a while.”
“As long as you’re well, there’s not much else I could hope for.” Diluc rolled his eyes, though there's something warm in his gaze, as if they were supporting you from the sidelines, ready to help if you should slip.
You appreciated that about Diluc - he cared, but wasn’t one to coddle. “You know me, self-serving to the end!” You joked, flashing him a thumbs up. “So there’s no need to worry about that. Maybe when I return I’ll even have some new friends to introduce to you.”
...Yeah. Friends. The friend before you was supportive when you needed it the most, so you would start with that.
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