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dreamingcloudie · 1 year
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❛❛ A Snowy Miracle ❜❜
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✎ ❛❛ Thank you for being with me, Dear. ❜❜
Pairing(s): Dottore x GN!reader
Genre/Format: Fluff (One shot)
Warning(s): None! Maybe an OOC Dottore but that’s about it. The rest is just some tooth-rotting fluff :) Wrote this at 5am so uh, have fun 💀
wc: ~1.3k
Notes: I know. I know. It's a bit too early for a Christmas fic, but C'MON IT'S DECEMEBER AND THIS IDEA CAME OUT OF NO WHERE I JUST HAD TO WRITE IT-- And yes it's soft Dottore again. Boo me all you want I just love this man being a softie 🥺 Anyways, any feedback is greatly appreciated ♡
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Gentle snow danced through the air as it hit the ground. Living in a nation with ice covering every inch of the land was no fun. But the atmosphere it brought when a certain holiday was right around the corner made it felt as if it came out of a fairytale.
The usually vacant streets of Snezhnaya would be stuffed full of people as they bought gifts for their loved ones. The usually dull city would be lightened up with different shades of colorful string lights. Even the usually eerie silence of the Zapolyarny Palace would be broken by the jolly laughs shared among the Fatui staff.
If only you got to enjoy the festive spirit with your lover as well…
It has been a while since the both of you have spent any time together. The only time you got to see him was when you stayed up and waited for him. Even then, he would only give you a quick kiss and fell fast asleep as he was too tired to do anything with you.
As one of the top Fatui harbingers, he had a lot of work that needed to be done. Even when it was a holiday, they could barely catch a break.
Your train of thoughts were cut short by a knock on the door to your shared bedroom. The door was then opened by none other than the man you loved, Dottore.
You were surprised to see him here. You expected him to be either in his lab or office working his ass off.
"Hello, Love," he greeted as he walked closer to you.
"Dottore? What are you doing here?"
"What? Am I not allowed to see you?"
"I'm just surprised to see you here. I thought you'd be busy working."
"Well," he sat down next to you and put his arm around your waist before he continued.
"I would be. But I managed to finish all the work earlier so I can spend the day with you," he linked his hand with yours before bringing it up to where his lips were and kissed your knuckles.
"Really?" You asked, feeling hopeful.
Not needing to say another word. In return, he gave you his signature grin. Letting you know that he was being serious.
You squealed in excitement and pampered him with kisses everywhere on his face while saying a 'thank you' after each one.
He chuckled at your reaction. Letting himself to be basked in your attention before reluctantly stopping you.
"As much as I love to be kissed by you all day long. Don't you have anything you wanted to do? I'll make it up to you by doing anything you want for not spending much time with you lately."
"Anything?"
"Anything."
And that was how you ended up here, trying every silly Christmas themed head band on with Dottore at the store. It was embarrassing for him. One of the most feared harbingers was indulging his lover with their shenanigans.
Well, he did say he would do anything.
You laughed as you put a Christmas hat attached with a white beard on him. Enjoying the way his cheeks would heat up as you gushed at how adorable he looked.
Not long after, you also put another one without the beard on your head.
"We are Santa and Mr(s). Claus now!"
"Yes, yes we are indeed. Can we leave now?"
The two of you left the store with two identical hair clips on. Both of them had a tiny version of the Christmas hat on it. You wanted to get the ones you tried at the store but Dottore said he didn’t want people to see him with those ridiculous accessories on. So you settled for these instead.
After playing around in the store, you started to feel a little hungry. An idea popped in your mind and you dragged him to fetch a few things before returning to the palace.
There the two of you stood in the kitchen with your aprons on. Each of you had your own tasks. Dottore was focused on making the icing, while you were kneading the dough.
“So, what is this gingerbread house that you speak of.”
“It’s like building a house, but with gingerbread. Pretty self-explanatory, Doctor,” you said in a teasing tone. Finding it quite amusing how a man with an endless amount of knowledge asked what a gingerbread house was.
As if he sensed your amusement, he let out a laugh.
“Being a smartass now, aren’t you?”
“I’m just saying— Hey!“ before you could finish what you wanted to say. Dottore put some icing on your nose. You were caught off guard and turned to him. Only to be met with a cocky expression.
“Oh, you’re on,” you said. With a hand still covered in flour, you smudged some onto his face and giggled at how it made him look like a cat.
After spending almost half of the afternoon playfully fighting Dottore with food. You cleaned up the mess and finally got to finish building the gingerbread house.
“Annnd, done!” You put the last piece of the candy and stuck it to the house.
“Now what?” Dottore asked.
“Now—”
You snapped a piece off of the gingerbread house and munched on it.
“—you eat it!”
“…What was the point of building it then?”
“C’mon! It was fun!”
He sighed and also took a piece of the baked goods, muttering something along the lines of ‘you and your weird interests.’
You stared as he ate his fair share of gingerbread, while trying to stifle a laugh.
“What?”
You grabbed a napkin nearby and cleaned his face.
“You got some crumbs on you, you silly man.”
He watched as you cleaned him. At that very moment, he could’ve sworn he just fell in love with you all over again. The things you made him feel. Being with you made him feel normal, and not just the mad scientist that everybody talked about. He smiled to himself, thinking how it was a miracle for him to have met you.
“Yes, Dear. I am your silly man.”
The both of you were just walking hand in hand as the moon slowly made its way to the sky. You noticed Dottore seemed to be lost in his thoughts. A slight frown appeared and disappeared on his face every so often.
“Are you okay, Love?”
“Yes… yes, I’m fine.”
“Are you not enjoying yourself?”
“No, I—“ He let out a sigh of frustration.
"—sorry, I’m just… you know me. I'm not good with words," he grumbled.
He stayed still and thought for a bit. You just stood there and waited for him to continue. After what felt like minutes, he seemed to have made his mind up as he took both of your hands into his.
"I've been wanting to say this for a while now. And right now is the time," he took a deep breath.
"All I wanted to say is… today I realized just how much I love you, and how much you love me as well. I know I am not an easy man to love. I'm glad that you stayed even when I'm at my worst and I… I'm just so happy to be with you. To be with someone who genuinely loves me. And the things you make me feel, I wish they could last forever so…”
He reached into his pocket and took out a red velvet box. Your eyes widened at the sight before you and you could hear the heavy thumping of your heartbeat.
Dottore got onto one of his knees and opened the box, inside it held the most beautiful ring you have ever seen. It was a silver ring with intricate patterns carved onto it, and a sapphire sat proudly at the top.
"(Y/n) (L/n), will you marry me and become the Mr(s) Claus to my Santa?"
You didn’t notice the tears that were streaming down your face until you choked on your sob and could only nod your head eagerly. The smile on his face widened as he put the ring onto your finger.
For someone who was viewed as not having a heart at all by the others, definitely had the biggest one that you knew of.
As if the world has witnessed this very moment. Snow began to fall from the sky once more. It swirled around the both of you, in celebration of the bright future ahead.
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My love, I know I already sent a request but I got a fantastic dream (technically I was an harbinger of the Fatui and got teleported to the Twst World), but hear me out!!
The characters option are:
- Dorm Leader
- Only the Beastman (so Jack, Leona, Ruggie)
You choose dear! And they react to their s/o being a Fennec Fox and choosing them as mates! Fennec Foxes are monogamous so when they choose a mate, it’s for life😍✨
Not me over here diving into Twisted Wonderland and gaining a new hyperfixation specifically to fulfill this ask or anything pssssh- I lie. That’s exactly why. I love you too much to deny you my dear Chiara
Also, for the sheer chaos that it enables, I’m giving reader a personality based off of Childe. Also I had to forgo the fennec fox part, because I just couldn’t work it in without it feeling unsatisfying :( sowwy
The ability to write Azul properly eludes me, so his is very very short. sorry :(
A Twistedly Wondrous Visitor
🌹Riddle Rosehearts🌹
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Oh. Oh dear. This is a… volatile relationship, that’s for certain. When you first met Riddle absolutely despised you. Had you not even a shred of dignity in your body?! How could you possibly parade around breaking Seven knows how many rules with such an unbothered carefree expression on your face?! It was already difficult enough to handle Ace and Deuce when they got up to their shenanigans, but then you had to come around and multiply his stress by ten! Give the man a break, your gonna give him grey hair before he even graduates. That’s not to say he hated you. It just took… time. A lot of time. It wasn’t until after his Overblot that he started to tolerate your presence a bit more, and even then it took a while for him to warm up to you. But still! That doesn’t mean your completely off the hook here! Stop challenging other students to fights already! He’s told you a million times that’s against the rules! Yeah, he knows it’s not a magic pen, but that Vision thing is still DEFINITELY against regulations! H-Hey don’t you walk away while he’s lecturing you [Name]!
🦁Leona Kingscholar🦁
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So. Let’s establish one thing first and foremost. Leona is a cat. Yes, he’s a very big, very wild, very dangerous cat, but he is, in the end, a cat.
Cats do don’t water.
You keep that hydro vision far, FAR away from him or there will be consequences. You’d make the mistake of splashing him while he was napping once.
Key word once.
Never. Again.
You’d prefer to get back to Teyvat in one piece rather than as a pile of sand.
But with that out of the way, your relationship is… well, it’s very much an opposites attract sort of thing. There’s Leona, who is contemplating whether or not he really wants to get up out of bed so early despite it already being noon, and then there’s you, who’s been up for the past 48 hours straight training. Just make sure you don’t get too busy that you forget the mandatory naptime you two share or he will come find you and yes, that is a threat.
🐙Azul Ashengrotto🐙
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Oh you can manipulate water you say? How interesting. Maybe you’d be interested in arranging a contract with him hm?
*Insert Liyue Archon quest PTSD for poor [Name]*
😦O-Okay so contracts are a touchy subject; noted. Well, that’s fine, no pressure at all.
Well then, maybe it’d be best to start off with a nice meal and a chat instead? He’d love to hear more about your world, and of course, more about you as well.
Wait what do you mean one of your hobbies is ice fishing-
☀️Kalim Al-Asim☀️
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Wait you both use water? New best friends! It’s mandatory! No, no you don’t get a choice in the matter. He’s already decided that your now obligated to be besties. When your in your more easygoing moods, you can bet Kalim is right there next to you being the most supportive ball of sunshine in existence. However during those moments when your mask slips a bit, and your smile doesn’t come quite as quickly, he’s not so naive as to not notice it. He won’t force you to talk to him about what’s on your mind, or what demons might be haunting you past. He doesn’t pry, but Kalim will do all he can to reassure you that no matter what you’ve faced before, you won’t have to ever face anything alone again. He’s always here for you, alright [Name]? Jamil supports you too, so you don’t have to be afraid anymore! The three of you can do it together!
👑Vil Schoenheit👑
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Please-
Please stop-
You’re getting your clothes filthy again please he literally just got them mended-
You and Vil get along like an ice cube in a fireplace.
Sure, he may have a minuscule amount of respect for you, your power is certainly formidable, he won’t deny that, but by the Seven have you no shame in your appearance?! Please for the love let him put together something, literally anything, that would be better than that atrocious uniform of yours! Seriously!? How are you even able to wear that scarf with how tattered it is?! He’s practically bursting with inspiration so you’d better get over here and let him put together a proper ensemble or so help him he’s going to lose it!!!
☠️Idia Shroud☠️
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Oh hey you remind him of this one anime character he likes-
No but seriously though, this absolute dork. He has no idea what to do with you. You… Want to go outside…? And like… train? Like… physically train?
Yeah sorry that doesn’t really compute with this shut-in. 90% of the time your having to bribe (and/or pull) this dweeb outside and into the light to actually spend time with your. If it were anyone else they’d receive a blunt and to the point invitation to fuck right off, but urghhhh fiiiiine he’ll go outside for a little bit since you keep nagging him about itttt. Make no mistake though, there will be times where you will be forced to play a new game with him, in which he usually kicks your butt while doing so. D-Don’t worry about how the edges of his hair turn pinkish when you make that frustrated pouty face after loosing for the fifth time in a row, i-it’s just your imagination! Y-Yeah! That’s all…
🐉Malleus Draconia🐉
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Hmm… You’re quite an odd one, aren’t you? He must admit, he was quite taken aback by the sheer lack of fear you held during your first encounter. Instead he’d been literally stunned speechless because you just… asked to spar with him??? Child of Man, are you alright? You aren’t ill are you?
Eventually the fae came to learn that no, no you weren’t ill, you were just extremely reckless. Sometimes he would question whether or not that was actually a good thing.
On the one hand, being with you was never boring at all, you we’re constantly finding new ways to surprise him, and he does appreciate that. But on the other hand, why must you be so obsessed with violence?
No, no you may not have a duel with Sebek! No, not even if Sebek explicitly challenged you to a duel! Child of Man he can’t have you accidentally killing one of his guards, and he knows damn well that you have no understanding of the word restraint!
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lxkeeeee · 11 months
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❝LUKE'S MASTERLIST❞
SCRIPTURIENT
(adj.) having a consuming passion to write
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✎ᝰ Stolas | Venti x Male! Dendro Archon! Reader | Contains NSFW content
Two Archons pining over each for thousands of years, what happens if they finally got together?
one | two | three | four | five | six | seven | eight | nine | ten | eleven | twelve | thirteen | fourteen | fifteen | sixteen| seventeen | eighteen | nineteen | twenty | twenty-one | twenty-two
this is currently being rewritten because the smut is making me cringe lmfao
✎ᝰ Money | Venti x FEM! Reader | University AU
This story would revolves around a certain Literature Major—I meant a BROKE Literature Major and a certain HIGH-CLASS Business Major.
✎ᝰ Orias | Xiao x Male! Hydro Archon Reader
"I heard that there's gonna be a new Hydro Archon soon" Cloud Retainer mused as she watched the former Geo Archon hummed as he drank his tea.
Zero • One • Two
✎ᝰ Intoxicated Yet Sober Thoughts | Xiao x GN! Reader | University AU
A short fic about the messy breakup between the two.
One • Two
✎ᝰ Can We Fall Inlove in the Moonlight? | Kazuha x FEM! Reader
Two wanderers meeting each other under the light of the moon.
one • two • three • four
✎ᝰ Vanilla | Kazuha x Male! Reader
The scent of nature was his favorite scent to look for especially during his travels, lately his favorite started to change into... Something sweet.
zero • one • two • three
✎ᝰ Despair | Xiao x Male!Dazai! Reader
Xiao is slowly losing his mind as he repeatedly saved a suicidal maniac from committing unalive.
✎ᝰ A day in life as a Fatui Harbinger | Scaramouche x Male!Reader | Drabbles
Daily banter between the sixth and twelfth.
one | two | three | four | five
✎ᝰ Chalk and Gold | Albedo x FEM! Reader
Synthetic Humans. One made of chalk, other made of gold.
✎ᝰ Double Take | Kazuha x Gn! Reader
Where two strangers shared a house due to a stormy night.
✎ᝰ One Kiss | Xiao x Male! Adeptus Reader
Just the vigilant yaksha being curious what being kissed feels like.
✎ᝰ 1600 Days | Xiao x Reader
Reincarnated with their memories intact. How many days have they longed and search for their significant other?
one | two
✎ᝰ Only Then I am Human | Albedo x Male!Puppet Reader
A synthetic human made of chalk, an abandoned puppet.
one • two • three • four • five
✎ᝰ Top Notchers | Albedo x Male! Reader | Modern AU
Academic Rivals.
「⸙͎」 h e a d c a n o n s
Ꮺ 5WIRL/4NEMO
▶4NEMO as angsty tropes
Kazuha, Xiao, Venti, & Heizou in HEADCANONS featuring different angst tropes. | hurt no comfort.
One • Two
▶A Misty Memory
Erased by Irminsul, will they remember you?
4NEMO | hurt with comfort.
One • Two
▶5WIRL AS OPM LOVE SONGS
Scaramouche, Kazuha, Xiao, Venti, and Heizou in different scenarios featuring different Filipino love songs!
▶5WIRL AS TAYLOR SWIFT SONGS
Scaramouche, Kazuha, Xiao, Venti, and Heizou in different scenarios featuring different Taylor Swift songs.
「⸙͎」 s e r i e s & d r a b b l e s
Ꮺ GUNITA [Scaramouche x Gender Neutral Reader]
Reincarnation AU, a barista and a flowershop owner. This is a mini series of what the two would randomly do when they hung out or go on dates.
one • two • three • four
ᏪMarried Life Shenanigans [Scaramouche x Reader]
Some stupid shenanigans the couple do, scaramouche being a good husband because I say so. Mildly spicy or actual spice.
—Fem. Version
• behind closed doors [mildly spicy, implied having sex at the end]
•husband scaramouche being a tease [mildly spicy]
⊰᯽⊱┈───── ✧ ─────┈⊰᯽⊱
ᏪAbout Luke
▶a broke college student,
▶education major
▶21 years old
▶she/he/they
▶genderfluid
▶down bad for scaramouche
▶genshin and honkai star rail player
▶ update sched is inconsistent
▶ favorite color is all shades of violet
▶#lxkewrites #asklxke
ᏪANONS
「⸙͎」 are open! - just send me an ask with your preferred emoji to refer yourself when sending anonymous asks<3
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ranalatus · 2 years
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Sin And Snow
In which you are the Tsaritsa's favorite, and the entirety of Snezhnaya is a movie directed by you.
spoilers - Genshin Impact Webtoon (??)
genre: gore, yandere-ish
characters: fatui harbingers (childe, scaramouche, signora, dottore), tsaritsa, gender-neutral fatui!reader
warnings: mentions of inhumane experiments, gore, blood, manipulation, reader's kinda f-ed up, (if i missed anything please let me know!)
notes: this is an excuse to write Harbinger shenanigans (look they're just in a silly goofy mood okay)
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You give a knowing smile to your right, acknowledging the concerningly pale face of your servant
“Melody, fix your face. It would be a shame if your young beauty got permanently ruined because of something so childish.”
The rookie servant, bless her soul, takes a few big gasps, hands covering her mouth from puking up all of the contents in her stomach
A disgustingly loud gulp and she barely manages to stutter. “I.. I shall do as you say, my.. liege.”
You gesture for her to leave, and watch with mild amusement as she stumbles over her own feet, evidently not used to the activities in the Zapolyarny Palace
On the silver platter in front of you lays ten fingers, and if you had two spare palms you'd be able to form two hands. Though it's foolishly obvious that they all came from different people. In the middle of the circle of fingers, lay a dead arctic fox. Blood covering most of it's white fur, blood dripping out of it's eye sockets. Perhaps he gouged them out for Dottore in exchange for goods? You wouldn't know
Nonetheless, an amused chuckle escapes you as you call over your trusted servants. One whom you trusted for her loyalty, and the other whom you trusted for their clear obsession with this game you were playing with the Harbingers
“Vera, fetch my actual dinner from the kitchen. Alouise, hunt something down in return for the pleasant gift Tartaglia offered to me.”
The two bow, murmuring the words “as you wish, my liege” with contrasting tones, before you're left alone with the harsh biting cold of the room
You hum in contemplation before a Cheshire grin makes its way on your face
“Shall I pay my lovely Tsaritsa a visit?”
. . .
The next day, you laugh innerly at the concealed rage of the Harbingers
You sat in the Tsaritsa's lap burried with fluffy fur coats, playing with the strands of her white hair as if they were nothing but yarn. Her cold hand, even with the thickest of gloves, gently caresses your back, sending shivers up your spine with each touch
Oh at times like this you felt like the whole of Snezhnaya is wrapped around your finger, what with most of it's people and the Tsaritsa herself adoring your presence
You smile knowing that even though Childe felt the the overwhelming urge to watch you bleed, to paint your room with the blood he'd come to crave, to want with an extremely unhealthy desire, he couldn't even prick your finger himself. You had his weakness in your hands, playing him like a fiddle. Your visit to his hometown was a success to your plans, you'd gotten his family's trust and admiration even easier than you expected. And it absolutely enraged him
You laugh knowing how annoyed Scaramouche is. That despite not even knowing his true nature, you still had the power to discourage people's fear of him, to turn him into nothing but a jester, a laughing stock by his very own goddamn subordinates
You hold the strings of the Tsaritsa's favor to Signora, constantly reminding her how easy it would be to throw her into the fire at a single cry of “witch!” the second she disobeys you. The second she forgets who gave her the confidence and reassurance needed to provide the gnoses to the Tsaritsa
You can easily wipe out Dottore's power and influence over Mondstadt with just a snap of your fingers. All his inhumane experiments and ungodly ideals being used against him, not in an act of heroic-ness, oh definitely not. You just absolutely adore how uncomfortable he is under your gaze, knowing the debt Mondstadt has for the Fatui, for Dottore, could easily be handed over to you and you alone. You delight in knowing that the only reason you haven't done it yet is because of the fact that he's obeying you oh so well these days
Really, playing with these Harbingers are way too easy. You bit your lip to stiffle a giggle, melting further into Her Highness' embrace, purposefully toying with the gem necklace you made her, the one sitting on her collarbone everyday
You remind every single one of these fools everyday about who's truly in power here
And you watch with bliss as their eyes nearly pop out of their sockets when in front of them they see various body parts of the people who they thought worked for the palace. Spies
The Tsaritsa praises you for your sharpness, gentle, cold hands cupping your face with nothing but love. Something everyone thought she'd run out of
Something reserved only for you
Yes, you gleefully enjoy the half enraged, half obsessed looks the people in the hall gave you as once again, you pull the strings of the play known as Snezhnaya in your very hands
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— i miss Signora :(
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idyllic-affections · 3 months
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WAH I LOVE MAMA XIAOYUN IDEAS, that is soooo cute! And i would pay for you to actually make it a series just like the Kaveh Dad AU
So here’s some scenarios i had thought of when reading 🐉 and 🐌 anons take on it. Ok so first of all, i hc that [name] would inherit Xianyun’s hobby of tinkering and making devices, like they may not be a half adepti nor have homicidal urges like their sisters but the kid is a curious gremlin who would be the type to break apart a toy because their curious on how it works. Just imagine Xiaoyun and [name] bonding together by making their first machine together, [name] would give little toys to their sisters like maybe a small toy Qilin or crane?
Also I LOVE the idea of [name] and Yaoyao having a friendship like Cloud Retainer and Madame Ping, like there’s [name] who would go head first to do something reckless or chaotic and then there’s Yaoyao being the voice of reason then there’s Xiangling encouraging [name] behavior for the sake of good ingredients so now Yaoyao have to look after two chaotic people. Also like with Ganyu and Shenhe, [name] would also give Yaoyao some toys that they made themself and they would play with the toys together. WAIT WHAT IF XIAOYUN ALSO MADE [NAME] A PLUSH THAT IS LIKE YUEGUI TO PROTECT THEM, omg that would be sooo adorable! Maybe Yaoyao and [name] would have a tea party with both of their stuff animals as the others guests?? Idk but the idea of Xiaoyun making them a stuff animal that has the same function like Yuegui is soo cute, idk what kind of animal would it be thought.. maybe a crane..? Or maybe a chicken? Because baby cranes are called chicks..? (Im just pulling straws here also i just like the idea of [name] having Sushang’s chicken from HSR)
Would Shenhe introduce [name] to Chongyun? Like how Xiaoyun is pushing [name] to be friends with Yaoyao, Shenhe is doing the same but with Chongyun. Chongyun being confused with situation but nevertheless still get along with the kid his auntie introduced. And then he introduce them to Xingqiu and a chaotic duo was born.. I’ll let you think of the shenanigans the both of them have done :)
And about Moral Injury, personally i dont really want that much other than [name] bonding with Collei and their interactions with Scaramouche back when he was being experimented by Dottore BUT I do like the idea that maybe in an arc where they’re on the run, they come across Diluc when he left Mondstadt. Idk how it would go but maybe Diluc was injured from doing whatever mission he did regarding the fatui then [name] came across him and healed him up before quickly leaving him alone once they saw his delusion. Like when healing him, they saw his delusion and qucikly try to finish healing him because curse their bleeding heart! If he has a delusion, then that means either he’s a fatui agent or has some connection to the fatui. They instantly book it to the next nation and changed their identity. Diluc sometimes thinks about the kind stranger who helped him, although not because of how they help him, its because of their subtle reaction towards his delusion and how they became a ghost when he tried to find any information about them.
So yeah that’s all. Im honestly kinda scared rn because in a day or two, im going to go back to school which i am not ready for but here’s to hoping that we wont get any tests next week! Hope you have a good day/night though!
- 🐱Anon
i am trying SOOOO hard to not start writing this series yet...... she isn't even playable yet...... Please
YEAH NO EXACTLY!!!!!! i like to think that in the first few days of them living with xianyun, she builds them toys that do cool and fun things.... the mechanics are simple to her, but they should entertain a child well enough, no..? well, later, she walks in to the room she's given them find that [name] has meticulously and carefully pulled the toys apart to peer at the internal mechanics. and they apologize profusely when they realize she's there because they weren't trying to destroy the toys, they just... wanted to know how they worked. and xianyun just hums, settling on the floor next to them (which is perhaps something quite uncommon for someone like herself), picks them up, sets them in her lap, and goes on to explain it to them and teach them how to put it back together <3 bonding activity <3
eventually it becomes a hobby of [name]'s, and xianyun invites them to help with the things she's working on too. mama xianyun often pursues little projects for her child (though i like to think she doesn't immediately realize that this is another child of hers, like her older daughters. maybe ping points it out to her and she thinks about it for a second, but then nods and agrees. she's not embarrassed. she has two older daughters! so.... it wouldn't be the first time). and [name] would totally make cute little trinkets for their big sisters!!!!!
YEAH HAHA CHAOTIC [NAME] REAL AND TRUE. MEANWHILE YAOYAO IS ABOUT TO HAVE A HEART ATTACK AT THE AGE OF, IDK, 7????? BECAUSE OF THE THINGS HER FRIEND KEEPS DOING...... but [name] would definitely make a cute toy for her as an apology!! OH AND I WHOLEHEARTEDLY BELIEVE XIANYUN WOULD DO THAT...... maybe it would be a little crane that almost, vaguely seems to resemble... herself, but in her adeptus form? huh, how odd. must be a coincidence (it is not, in fact, a coincidence. xianyun does this on purpose). but i also think [name] having a little chicken would be so cute <3333 mama crane and her little chick...... Sighhhhhh
YES SHE SO WOULD i think shenhe would teach them exorcism, to a certain extent. mostly so that they can effectively protect themselves against things... beyond the living world. so she would most certainly introduce them to chongyun! and i think they would honestly cause problems for him at first. slipping jueyun chilis into his food (like xingqiu...... teehee) and stuff, but then apologizing kindly and offering him a popsicle afterwards. they do know where to stop. he would introduce them to xingqiu and it would be OVERRRRR for him HELP
moving onto moral injury... OH MAN [name] and diluc do have an important (angstful) interaction later on, but adding this in prior to it would give that interaction a lot more depth. thank you for the suggestion, lovely!!!!! i will definitely be adding this in. also, some variation of "curse [their] bleeding heart" would be a good chapter title. thank you for reminding me of that phrase!!! i forgot it existed tbh
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yestrday · 5 days
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Wanted to ask, would you be okay writing for the Fatui men (unreleased ones) for the hybrid or academy au??
(I love the idea of Dottore as some bird of prey or a vulture, Capitano as a bear or some big beast, or even Pantalone as some leopard/jaguar/panther/big cat yknow??
not to mention the academy brainrot I have of them, but like, I've put that in a separate ask you are free to ignore!!)
Anyway, just love the idea of the further complexities for poor MC should they be added to the harem (plus the hilarious and dramatic dynamics and shenanigans possible)
Thanks and have a nice day!!
ahjjj, capitano as a bear has me in a chokehold....
however, i don't have any plans until they're actually released as playable characters :(( i actually place importance in trying to write the character's personality as canon as possible so it's kind of an ick for me to write about characters i barely know anything about....
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heizours · 2 years
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So sorry to bother you, but can I get small genshin blog recs/yoour favorite genshin blogs?
anon— kindly prepare yourself because this list might be very long, hehe 😅
the people underneath this, are probably the writers that you have been following or interacting with already— though, i still would add them <33
@.rulaineyu — she is worth it to follow !! she's one of the very first persons i had followed before even considering to write for genshin— may or may not have binge read her masterlist countless times— totally worth it to read them again and again though !!
@.primofate — 1000000/10 a great writer. lena's works are very pleasant to read and they never disappoint me a bit— another writer who's masterlist i have binge read, over and over again— it's not my fault it's written very well !! /pos (i have rechecked multiple times what pronouns lena uses that is written on their pinned, but i can't seem to find it, feel free to lmk what they use so i could change it!!)
@.dearyanfei — i first discovered her through her hq blog because i was still in my hq phase that time— her works are also pleasant to read !! rest assured, that you will also come back again and again to her blog because of how good she writers the characters !!
@.bluexiao — i could say that blue's works has a "secret recipe" she puts on, that made me binge read her works more than one at a time. every word she describes, would make you feel certain feelings as if what she is writing is real. another writer, who's someone you wouldn't regret following !!
@.xiaowhore — another writer who has immaculate writing skills. i discovered her because of her work relating to genshin being in a royal otome au, and at that moment i was hooked on reading every piece of her works. her way of writing will leave you, reading again and again that same sentence because of how flawless it was written
@.genshinarchives — if you're looking for someone who writes villainess au or an isekai'd (fem) reader, here is the person you might be looking for !! her series are worth it to pass the time, and as of the moment i recommend that you read her "i'm a villainess but i'm not evil" and "this time, i'll save her" series works !! + points if you're also looking for a harem genre
@.chocoenvy — if you're looking for someone who writers (sfw) sagau/cult au, this time here is the person i'm recommending you !! he has multiple sagau works that would make you binge read all of them again and again, especially his twin gods au series and imposter au !!
@.kalims — she writes a series where (fem) reader is the twin's mother, and it involves a lot of interesting shenanigans you should look out for !! + plus points if you play twst, because just in luck she also writes for them !!
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moots who are writers, that i would love to share with you !! (take note that most of them are minors, so beforehand please read their carrds/byfs and dnis)
@favonius-captain — tien, if i'm not mistaken is the first person whom i became moots with during the early days of my writing journey. she's friendly and easy to talk with, and her works always gives me twisted feelings because you never know what genre she's about to post next— pls do prepare yourself if it's angst T_T
@withloveajaxx — iely has a great amount of potential to write, if you're looking for someone who could juggle to write a crack fic, an angst fic, a fluff fic or vice versa, she's the person who you might be looking for !! she's such a cool moot, i sometimes question how am i even mutuals with her /j (i mean it on the cool part, though)
@dawndelion-winery — certified diluc kisser, and a very interactive writer. if you're looking for a writer who posts constantly and updates constantly, then here is acco !! a recommendation from me is to read their "sibling rivalry" fic, because one word to describe it is chaos, definitely chaos. + plus points because they write for the fatui harbingers and the non existent yakshas 💀
@ayazure — ciel is a sweet and easy to talk writer, for starters if you're new to her blog, pls do read her "what's your blood type" fic, because it absolutely will give you the laugh you might be needing right now. + plus points because her themes are immaculate to look at and she's also kind too !! 💪
@telemi — tel is another writer who's easy to approach or interact with. she puts all her effort to depict a fic she writes on, and if you'll ask me what to recommend from her blog, it's a royal au with genshin men that is titled "is it (im)possible, after all?", it will somehow give you those commoner and a highly ranking royal trope that you're thirsting for
@kazucafe — lena is a big fluff writer, so if you're very into fluff and cuddles genre, then she's the person i recommend you too !! to look for her works, just press the link that says "writing tag" and poof welcome to the abode of lena's fluffy works that would make you kick your knees !! <3 + plus points because her theme is aesthetically pleasing to look at
@kujuo — they say you should save the best for the last. sam is a social butterfly writer, her works would somehow make their way underneath your skin just so you could feel the butterflies inside you tingling. if you're looking for someone who's approachable, very social and kind (energetic) to talk with, then sam's the person you're tracking !! + plus points because she's another person who has really great themes
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pokidot · 11 months
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konbanwa poki~! has your day been good? :3
i just read all of your smaus & i cant get enough now! i dont know how youre not getting more notes on them :< its obvious you put sm time into it! and your plots are so refreshing!
do you have any smau recs? :o
my day was okay, just like any other, thank you for asking! 🥺🥺🥺 but anon i hope your day has been a far better one, that is so sweet, i’m melting like the wicked witch of the west right now
i definitely want to read more as i go by them so i can make a proper list, but the ones i can name right NOW would beeeeee:
ethereal paintings (scaramouche x reader)
false confidence (childe x reader x kazuha) both by @/dreamsofminnie
i’m not typically a romance junkie because i barely know how to write it 💀 with that being said, the entire vibe of both of those smaus put something fluttery in my heart knowing that it exists. i love the ideas and storytelling that minnie displays in their own way, it gives me a sense of peace reading what they have to offer. like, who else is writing kazuha and making me kick my feet in the air like the way he is in false confidence rn? i never knew that i wanted a man who made poems for me until now. and the way they write the characters? how they interact with each other? if i were on master chef, and those smaus were a delectable steak with collard greens and tiramisu, i'd be gagged.
midnight shenanigans (xiao x reader fuck scaramouche) by @/xirthia
i want to know who you know is putting action scenes in their smaus and is popping off this hard with it. who? because i will read theirs too. the special kind of uniqueness i love is when a writer just grabs their smau by the balls and rolls with it, becaaaause I DO THAT TOO. not only are they writing an intense and heated love battle between scaramouche, the reader, and xiao (xiao is totally winning btw), but they also found a way to put in scaramouche literally getting lowkey harassed by the fatui. and guess what? it worked so perfectly too, i never once felt it was an awkward transition while i was reading. i love people who include more than just the plot in what they're writing, it keeps an audience, and they know how to do just that.
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MORE MONDSTADT IK BUT THIS TIME SHES VENTI SISTERRRRR
She is a little musician who plays the violin for the people, which makes Venti so proud. And she's a bit of a mom friend since she has to deal with Venti's drunk shenanigans. Good for dealing with Asmo and Mammon (and maybe lucifer).
Once Venti brought her to an archon meeting and they all fell in love with her cuteness. Now Devildom has to feel the wrath of all archons once they find out that she's missing. Not to mention their underlings, like the adepti and fatui.
Its a given that she's an anemo user, and maybe she'd be a polerarm or claymore? But it would be nice if she was a bow user, just like her big brother. And she has a little wind sprite form that is super smalllllll omg i love her.
Her meeting barbatos is a bit akward at first but then she gets super close to him! I would write down more, but its like nearly midnight here, so you can write the rest!
ahhh bard ik with a teeny wind spirit form I LOVE IT
i imagine that venti and ik were like a pair of sibling wind spirits from the beginning, and then venti ascended to archonhood and gained the ability to have a physical human form - but ik was still just a wisp for a good while, until (this would mess up canon lore but ehh it's cool) venti sought out an alchemist (like rhinedottir, or maybe just rhinedottir herself) to make ik a body and teaches her how to manage it, as well as how to wield a bow like him
the first time she meets devildom barbatos, she looks at him REAL hard and goes, "............brother????" because, with the combined teal hair gradient and same name, it wouldn't be that big of a reach. then barbatos just stands there awkwardly like "um......no"
she uses her anemo powers to float up to demon's face level when she wants to talk to them, and whenever one of them's annoying her she hits them with a burst of wind to the face. also she has her wind glider, which she can propel with the wind to have flying races with mammon!!
it starts with lucifer asking her to demonstrate her violin-playing, and then they build up a routine where everyone will come to the common room to listen to ik practise in the mornings and evenings. she teaches some of the brothers some of the basics of other instruments and gets them to do some singalongs together too (they don't sound great but it's the having fun that counts)
like venti, she loves apples, and one day barbatos bakes her an apple pie and after that she decides he's her new best friend. barbatos doesn't mind that she follows him around often, because her music is a nice accompaniment to his baking/cooking, especially when she suggests elements of teyvat food to incorporate, and she has lots of very fascinating stories to tell!
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seelestia · 2 years
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that's what i get for always spending time with him i guess lmao and yes ofc you're v v welcome to invade my inbox anytime you so wish <3
the two hu taos running around is sure to turn anyone's hair grey lol i can't for the life of me imagine the shenanigans you're both up to when put together /j
ah the social status gap ;;;; THAT'S 3 TROPES IN ONE HLDJSFLKSJDL OH MY LORD i can already taste the bitter angst at the tip of my tongue....
I THINK SO lol black + blue palette on ayato... and with all the signature fatui accessories... gosh. i really can't. any artists seeing this, if you ever want to draw it please tag me 🙏🏻 yeah no the moment he starts liking your presence you're locked in for life sis i am so sorry- /j
that's so fast sldkjfsldf i'm still on part 2 atm and i probably won't continue anytime soon cause of vacation plans sobsob
the rng gods blessed you with that one lollll nahh i am hopeless at building characters i tell you. i have no idea what i'm doing 80% of the time 🤣 i'm just here for the lore and music/voice and zhongli ✨
literally us:
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"a child holding a bomb is two terrible signs manifested into one." i am dead, deceased, wheezing, tearing up with laughter-
oh al haitham is coming home whether he wants it or not 😈 i think i might skip 3.1 banners entirely in favor of saving up... the remelting tablet has got me hooked on ayato's playstyle so i'm eyeing for when he reruns too. probably not gonna be soon but still... also i want scara when he comes out solely bc his jp va lmao (and on that note, maybe childe hmmm)
definitely, more chars >>>>>>> constellations!!! yeah that's actually a good thinking hahah being on guaranteed is fun but also stressful sometimes.... my brother is at 60 pity rn and he actually wanted dori but he doesn't dare to pull bc he doesn't like ganyu or kokomi's playstyle lol rip
oooo strawberry and passionfruit tea, those sounds gooooood <3
i imagine zhongli very much approves of our tea addiction lol
atp, you should put copying zhongli's speech to a tee as your hidden talent 😭 i guess, this is what happens when you write for him sm, huh?? + all that listening to his voicelines, uh-huhhh 👀 i cannot blame you for that will also be me when i get ayato 🚶 (the day i start using, "ah, yes. naturally." like him is the day you'd know i've gone off of the deep end /j)
i may make your hair grey, but you will love me either way, right??? *innocently bats eyelashes* (/lh) hu tao and lia in one room would fr be the most effective aging process because i'd honestly laugh at her jokes and then add on to them 😭 also, i vividly recall that one time when zhongli did his osmanthus wine idle and i just absentmindedly responded, "i think your friends are six feet under tho". THE SILENCE AFTERWARDS WAS SO LOUD. idk how i can be both chaotic and chill at the same time (is this where my venti side comes out /j)
a love triangle with ayato and thoma is such a concept 🙏 but with a more realistic twist to it and with that, comes the harsh realization that reality brings. after all, a fairytale-like love is pleasant to indulge in; an escape, an almost surreal-like lantern of hope but you can't keep your head buried in books forever, can you? reality where capitalism reigns (/j) will always call, whether you wish to turn a blind eye to it or not. MMM, REALITY, THE ENEMY OF DAYDREAMERS *hiss* 🤺 (/lh)
fatui!ayato, what an enigma (don't lock me up, please. at least, let rin jie visit me because she'll help bail me out /j) 👀 yeahhh, you can't escape him if he's locked onto you <//3 which makes me think about how he'd be as your ex... i feel like ayato would be that smiling yet salty on the inside + passive aggressive ex. LOLLL he would 100% sneakily trip your new partner in public and extend an oh-so gracious and concerned helping hand to them (wowww, talk about sneaky).
rin jie, the only thing keeping me going with the quests is the aranara's <//3 i just divided the quests neatly, so i followed the process of completing at least one or two quests per day — THIS WAS EXACTLY HOW I DID MY STUDYING AND I GOT WAR FLASHBACKS FROM MY LAST EXAMS 😭 i love it when i apply my studying technique to long genshin quests, hehehe 🥸🏃 (/s)
who cares about meta because even at ar 50+, we're just cruising thru 🏂 does your brother beg to differ with his op builds??? we shall abandon him. (/j) i still remember when you told me he started building diluc after the new skin was released LOLLL and speaking of !! have you read up on enkanomiya's lore yet??? because remember my boy, caelin?? i think i might post his profile soon 👀 but absolutely dw if you haven't, the lore related to enkanomiya is only in the trivia section at the very end~
YEAHHHH, the way we are saving for both al-haitham and ayato 🤝 no because i was so happy when i saw ayato in the fayz trials + remelting tablet event 😭 the way he does his normal attacks, hello??? it was enjoyable being an ayato main even for a few minutes, i'm getting a taste of my future <//3 but let's wish scara and al-haitham won't be on the same banner because that shall be your true test + you're softening up to childe, it aeems??? 👀
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abyssmalice · 6 months
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// genshin spoilers
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(ok i had some Sleep, so im gonna ramble my current thoughts about the archon quests with proper words and like a normal person (this is a lie i am NOT going to be normal about any of it))
(first off: CHILDE ONLY HAD LIKE TEN MINUTES OF SCREENTIME TOTAL WHICH IS SOMEHOW MORE THAN I EXPECTED BUT LESS THAN I WOULD HAVE LIKED ALSO THE 'HES GONNA BE POSSESSED BY THAT FUCKING WHALE' THEORY IS HAUNTING US ALL, WE JOKED ABT IT SO MUCH AND ITS HAUNTING US NOW AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
my theory is that he's merged with that whale now but im open to being pleasantly surprised like how act iii and iv have been
like i did like the writing a lot in these two quests. the small moments of character writing for the traveler, and the fatui sibbies........ i loved them so much they were so fun and good and aaaaaaaaaaa i love them!!!!! also i had the fastest heely-spinny-door revolving experience of liking siegwienne to wanting to kill her to liking her again bc of the sheer misdirection of the writing. its fantastic but my god i had a violent moment of emotions for a sec
the mystery gameplay for these two acts was also pretty interesting too, did like how the investigating worked imo. the only thing i particularly despised tho was the fucking map layout for meropide - its utterly confusing at first between the numerous layers, and the teleport points are all at awful locations. you are absolutely forced to sprint from one side of the map to the quest destination 90% of the time, and also that one stealth section? HAVE to go one way and one way only, i tried to go clockwise and it would reset the quest markers even tho THATS A PERFECTLY VIABLE WAY TO DO IT, BUT NO, THEY REALLY WANTED US TO DO THAT STEALTH SECTION NO MATTER WHAT.......
besides that tho, the plot is thickening!!!!!! and so are all my god damn notes and questions about what to do with tonitoni......... like, it's looking more and more clear that the plot is tied to abyssal shenanigans, which um. toni. can't instigate. bc she's not abyssal she's part-tree..................................... ALSO SHE DOESNT HAVE A REAL VISION SO THE TRAVELER IN HER AU IS KINDA FUCKED I GUESS LMAO-
like ill still need to see what the actual conclusion is before i can really determine how much of a divergence toni in fontaine land will truly be, but it's not looking short and simple atm that's for sure... gonna need to put some extensive notes on the fontaine section of tonitoni's timeline of events i think.)
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illusionsofdreaming · 2 years
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Notes: Some random headcanons that have been floating around my mind for the longest time and they need to get out so that I can focus on writing these imagines smh-
Ft: NPC Fatui Agents
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Pyro Agent
Severe tsundere syndrome
wants to be a loner but everyone drags him into their shenanigans
doesn’t know how to deal with affection and would either: scowl and be snappy about it or turn invisible and escape like a coward
hates being vulnerable and showing weakness
wears his ‘villainous’ persona diligently as a way to scare others away
quick to temper and say the wrong things in the heat of anger, when he cools he is also quick to regret 
bad at apologising, but give him some time, he’ll get to it - eventually
touch-starved
surprisingly does not have high alcohol tolerance
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Anemoboxer
friendly big brother everyone wants in their lives
fist bumps YAY
tanker of the team and takes it upon himself to protect everyone
a bit of a himbo
is probably an older brother himself with tons of younger siblings back home
breaks up fights within the group
bakes. the. best. cakes.
all brawn no brain
the hugs this man gives is to die for - it’s those full-body, wrap you in warmth and thick arms, pillowed in nice pecs- *cough* I mean. Great. Amazing. Hugs. Yeah.
is a bit oblivious to signs - getting into a serious relationship with this guy is rollercoaster ride filled with plenty of misunderstandings (incredibly entertaining or frustrating for others to watch)
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Pyroslinger
the life of the party
easygoing and a terminal flirt
gets punched a lot due to being a flirt
cheesiest lines that will make your toes curl with second-hand embarrassment
thrives with attention
easygoing, laidback because commitment scares him
thinks he’ll never ever settle down for one until he does- ohshit
a damn sap and loyal fool to his s/o
loves kids
unfortunately terrible at cooking despite his proficiency in handling pyro
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Geochanter
The youngest in the group
is actually the strategist in the group and is incredibly good at it - although he does not see this himself 
a bit too humble to the point his self esteem is actually crap
wishes he can be of more help in a fight
is babied and protected by the rest of the group
soft and gentle temperament
affection makes him weak in the knees
quick to blush making him an easy target to tease
highest alcohol tolerance
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Electrohammer Vanguard
tired af of watching over the team
migraines 24/7 from dealing with group shenanigans
no-nonsense, kind of stick-in-the-mud guy which unfortunately only makes the mischievous ones want to irritate him more
handling the team feels like being in charge of daycare
wants to retire
seems irritated by his teammates all the time but will send you to hell if you hurt them
noticeably soft against Cryo Cicin Mage
big hands that envelop yours in a very comfortable, safe way
startled by physical affection and is a bit awkward in receiving them but will reciprocate hesitantly
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Hydrogunner 
a man of little words but incredibly skilled in his arts
tinkers with his tools when he has time hoping to improve the healing capabilities of his weapons
at down time he just wants to watch sunsets and sip tea
little critters are drawn to him when he’s alone
pets the little critters when he thinks no one is watching
takes care of the team in quiet, unnoticeable ways
little is known of his background
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Cryogunner
sashimi > cooked food
fashionista - which is why the Fatui gear given to him is breaking his heart
absolutely hates the design and unwieldiness of it-
sent in many redesigns to HQ but received no response yet
this close to quitting if they don’t give him nicer gear
ripped from head to toe from carrying the heavy ass gear
bear hugs
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Cryo Cicin Mage
second baby of the group
incredibly shy and always hides her face under the shadow of her cloak and shields
quick to scare - and quick to attack when scared
admires Mirror Maiden a lot and aspires to be as graceful and elegant as her
hopes she can grow taller soon
lover of pets
very scared of pain
any affection shown towards her makes her blush all the way down to her toes
sheds tears easily as well
cuddles - lots of them
physical contact reassures her - will always have her arm linked with yours or her tiny hand laced with yours
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Electro Cicin Mage
alongside Pyroslinger they’re the pranksters of the group
she’s tries to incite Cryo Cicin Mage to be more daring - and sometimes goes a bit overboard in teasing
too much energy
bubbly and loves teasing those around her
snaps when those precious to her are hurt
only the touch of her s/o and closest friends will be able to snap her out of her bloodlust
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Mirror Maiden
is the big sister of the group
graceful and mysterious and knows how to use it to her advantage
finds Electro Cicin Mage and Cryo Cicin Mage adorable and helps them in handling their elements
gets along best with Electrohammer Vanguard
always has a practiced smile on her face that makes her hard to read
her real smile could actually stop hearts
so used to caring for others, is a bit surprised when she’s on the receiving end
is the only one who can deal with Pyro Agent when he’s being an insufferable brat
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pyro-doll · 3 years
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Movie night with them! Genshin x Gn!Reader
Summary: How a movie night in a modern au would go with different genshin characters! Bulleted headcannons :)
Characters: Diluc, Childe, Dottore (separate)
Reader Pronouns: You/yours only, gender neutral
Content/Warnings: none! Cuddles n shit.
A/N: Catch me writing for diluc every single time I do multiple characters. Hashtag simp moment 🍷🙏😩 Also I need people to play co-op w pop into my inbox if you ever wanna I might make a discord server in the futureee
(Content below the cut! 🎀💫)
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°•DILUC•°
I want to marry this guy. Anyways.
He would never initiate a movie night you would have to ask him. Honestly it's very obvious that if it'll make you happy he's more than available to do it. And he's gonna make sure it's the best damn movie night you've ever had.
The food is home cooked and good, not freezer pizza or anything but actual quality cooking. He can't help but be proud that you're so surprised by this fact.
He's the kinda guy to grab you chin and wipe something off of your face and when you look confused he says "sorry. There was something on your face" and goes back to the movie all embarrassed like.
You cannot really tell if he's even watching when you look over at him he's usually looking at you. He likes seeing you excited about things what can I say.
Tries to be a cool boyfriend and put his arm around you and initiate some contact but he's awkward about it and will only get close if you snuggle up to him.
Carries you to bed if you fall asleep during the film.
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°•CHILDE•°
I would kill for a movie night with this guy. It would be the most fun
Out everyone, Childe definitely gets the most into it. He won't sit there quietly and will openly share his opinions on what's happening in the film.
He's used to having to put on TV for his younger siblings when he is at home to keep the occupied, and is all in for doing all the classic movie night shenanigans.
He'll drive you on a late gas station run for snacks and drinks, help you set up all the cushions and pillows on the couch, or maybe even make a fort. He would tease you for being childish but he is having just as much fun with it.
Turns your head and kisses you during particularly gory scenes if you're not a fan of them.
Commentating the WHOLE TIME. Silly Fatui man needs to shush up. I know you can hold a sword properly and this random actor can't but is that important? On top of that sings along if it's a musical.
He suggests you guys watch high school musical or a marvel movie.
So cuddly the whole time. Did he want to watch the movie or just kiss you all night?! You really can't tell. One arm over your shoulders to begin and some time in pulls you into his lap, back against his chest, while you watch.
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°•DOTTORE•°
I am adding dottore again bc he is so swag and I love him underrated.
He would say yes immediately and then provide you with a list of movie options with pros and cons for you to choose from. Makes it very clear what his favorite is but in the end let's you choose.
The kind to pause the movie while you get up to grab something so that you don't miss anything and asks you do the same for him.
Favorite movies? Mystery and horror films definitely. He not so subtly always hates the protagonists though, and will make rude comments about their decisions the whole time.
"What a blundering idiot. It was obvious what the solution was." And he proclaims this too you like, 'right? C'mon I'm right.'
He likes knowing the ending while you don't, it makes him laugh (hehehe >:] kinda) when you ask him what's going to happen and he just shushes you. Cheeky bastard >:/
If you're watching one of his favorites he's anxious you enjoy it too.
So how is he on cuddles during movies? Not a bug cuddler but he scrunched up close to you and you share a blanket, or rest his head on your shoulder.
Dottore got his ideal movie night figured out down to the bone, every snack pillow, etc and he's so oddly proud of it it's so funny?! He's a dork!!
God forbid anyone interrupt you watching a movie. He will glare at them and not so politely shoo them out. Dont they know basic manners?!
Always down to binge multiple movies, instead of just one.
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NOTES!
I love. Dottore. I also noticed into how people write scaramouche and dottore as low key toxic (which is on purpose usually and they add warnings n stuff swaaag) bc yeah they would be but like some of the simps want good boyfriend's too and I am going to PROVIDE. No abusive Fatui men here! At least right now! Probably later!
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I read your writings and... WHEW! THEY'RE REALLY GOOD! 💦💦💦💦 A✨M✨A✨Z✨I✨N✨G
Anyway, may I request NSFW/Explicit Zhongli x reader where y/n is a mage who requires constant archon energy to keep her life? Like, if she doesn't get archon's "energy", she'll die? Yknow, the usual hentai manga plot. 😏
Thank you for this first fuck and die request anon your mind is 👌✨👏👌🤯🤯🤯
In Pursuit of Knowledge
Summary: As one of his beloved citizen, it was only right for Zhongli to ensure your continued survival. He was after all quite fond of you.
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If the people of Liyue spared a thought on the type of woman that the esteemed Wangsheng funeral parlor consultant would bed, you would not be on the list of their consideration. The stark contrast of Mr. Zhongli’s measured and composed manner, love for tradition and order completely clashed with your untamed and heretical thoughts that threw away tradition and order.
Though Liyue respected and moved towards the winds of change, it did so without forgetting its tradition unlike you who took tradition apart and reformed it into something completely unrecognizable. Your innovation borders the heresy of Khaenri’ah. Your acts of genius toeing the line between blasphemy and reverence for the holy.
Thus, no one would ever think that the esteemed Mr. Zhongli would take you to his bed, every night. Spreading your legs wide as his large cock slipped in and out of your pussy, firmly gripping your legs as he plowed you.
Each thrust calculated to bring you the most pleasure as he fed you his Geo energy, circulating it through the veins of your body as you sobbed with pleasure. Despite his calculated movements, Zhongli was a mess. His hair was flowing freely and some strands were sticking to his face and chest.
His neck and arms were littered with bites and scratches from the earlier round. Zhongli had wasted no time in removing your clothes from the moment you had entered his bedroom, weakly, at the end of the day. Your curse doing its duty of robbing you of life without an Archon’s energy. It was the price you paid for one of your pursuits of knowledge. And Zhongli, who had grown fond of you and your insane acts of genius, lent his help.
“Zhongli-” You moaned as he thrusted into you, “I-no more…” You cried as you came once more. Heedless of the fact that Zhongli had spilled his seed inside you countless of times.
“You’ll be exploring a ruin tomorrow,” He reminded you, voice gentle even as his thrusts were rough and his bite marks hard “And I can’t accompany you to provide you “energy” that you need.”
You blushed at the reminder that Zhongli would often accompany you on such trips and would shamelessly remove your clothes to provide you enough energy to sustain your life. Trial and error had led you both to the conclusion that other than his blood, his cum was the second best carrier of the energy you needed to keep on living.
Your vehement disgust at drinking his blood had led to this activity. Every night, as soon as the sun sets in the horizon, you would make your way into Zhongli’s home. Letting him shed his mortal form and spreading your legs to receive Rex Lapis’ archon energy.
It had been a long time since the first night and yet Zhongli never failed to make you feel shy.
Your continued silence coupled with your embarrassed face led Zhongli to a different conclusion, “Or perhaps, you would prefer to receive my energy while on your exploration?”
He leaned close to you, eyes shining like cor lapis and closer to a dragon than that of a human. Zhongli had removed his hand from your legs and instead placed it on your large and soft tits that bore the mark of his sharp teeth.
“That’s not-” You sucked in a breath as Zhongli pinched your nipple.
He hummed softly, before he moved away and then turned you over to lay on your stomach. Your ass and cum filled pussy presented before him. And he began your 10th round of sex, your pussy had easily accepted his large and fat cock, mouth opening to let loose sounds of pleasure as the sound of slapping echoud loudly in Zhongli’s room.
He held your waist tightly as he moved to and fro, sliding his cock back and forth inside your wet and cum filled pussy. His previous cum slipped out with each thrust and acted as a lube. The headrest of the bed banged on the wall in perfect rhythm as Zhongli fucked you hard in the bed.
You moaned and cried out, begging him for mercy as your overly stimulated pussy came once more, and again as you felt the pulse of Geo energy flowing through your body. Your lewd cries, however, where covered by the sudden formation of a jade dildo.
And Zhongli’s hand gripped your cheeks, forcing your mouth open as your body rocked with pleasure from Zhongli’s thrusts, the jade dildo entered your mouth and muffled your cries and moans. He was worthy of being the Geo Archon with his mastery of forging.
Your hands were now being held by chains of jade that appeared to be attached to the ceiling, pulsating with the geo energy you had come to recognize as uniquely Zhongli’s. You moaned once more as his thrust and the pulsating pleasure of the Geo Energy from the geo mark on the chains synced with each other.
Your body felt hot as Zhongli’s hand traveled down your hips and to your pussy, circling your clit and forcing another orgasm out of you. The jade dildo on your mouth pulsated with Geo energy, your drool fell onto Zhongli’s soft silk covers.
Even so it didn’t stop him from fucking you raw, cock slipping in and out of you with ease as he hit your g-spot again and again, driving you mad with pleasure as your cunt twitch and Zhongli came inside you again with a hard grunt just as you were shocked with the sudden thrust of the Jade dildo down your throat and the warm liquid geo energy that came down your throat and settled into the pit of your stomach.
Zhongli panted, “I’m sorry, my dear” He apologized without any sincerity, “I want to make sure you would be safe tomorrow.”
Drunk on the over abundance of his energy, you could only dumbly look at him in a haze of post coital orgasm. Your cunt twitching as Zhongli scooped up the excess cum and shoving it back into your pussy, your soft moans did nothing to lessen his desire for you. If anything it had only made him want to fuck you more, to spill his essence inside of you beyond what you required.
‘Everything must be taken into moderation’ Zhongli thought as he formed another Jade dildo, to plug your cunt and ensure that you would have enough energy to spare for tomorrow’s activities.
A casual observer would have long noticed that Zhongli’s particular attentiveness to prolonging your mortal lifespan had already exceeded that of a normal friend’s or an admirer of innovation. However, as most of Liyue and your acquaintances, both shared and not, spared no thought at the consequences of your inherent curiosity born of being a genius, and Zhongli’s fondness for your shenanigans.
And thus, with a gentleness only spared for lovers, Zhongli began to clean you up, paying no mind to his still erect cock. There was still tomorrow morning to release the rest of his seed inside you after all.
Come morning, you found yourself bended over the dining table, your shorts were dropped on the floor, as Zhongli’s cock slid in and out of your still sensitive pussy.
“Fontaine’s invention of this easy-access underwear truly helps us out,” Zhongli praised as his hand rested on the spread out cheeks of your ass, exposing your asshole and cum filled pussy to the cold morning air. Of course, the lacy black underwear with gold trim on the slit wonderfully showcased your dripping cunt, the edges of the golden trim stained with your pussy juice and Zhongli’s cum.
“Mnnn-why?” You moaned as Zhongli’s cock brushed over your g-spot, you angled your ass to ensure that his next thrust would hit it and give you the orgasm you were longing for, but a slap on your asscheeks signaled Zhongli’s want for your obedience.
“I reckon, you wouldn’t be pleased if I ruined one more pair of your underwear” He teased as he gave you hard thrust that had the table shaking and your cunt clenching, “a pity we don’t have enough time to make you drink straight from the source.”
You felt your heart spike at the thought and knew from the amused chuckle behind you that Zhongli clearly saw through your thoughts.
“Perhaps, I’ll visit you at lunch.”
Underneath his teasing tone, you clearly heard his intent to show up at the ruins. The mere thought of Zhongli fucking you relentlessly in the exposed ruins of Dunyu was enough to make you cum and as his hands tightly gripped your ass, you felt another splash of heat inside you. Zhongli didn’t move his cock outside of you, instead remaining for a few moments before he slowly slipped his cock out.
You made a move to stand but the firm hand on your back stopped you and you felt the familiar pulse of his dildo slip in. The cold jade contrasted to the warm heat of your cum filled pussy.
“Zhongli?”
“The Dunyu ruins are filled with Fatui members, this is just a precaution in case you need to fight...using your magic” He explained before grabbing your shorts and gently dressed you up.
His hand ghosted over your crotch, groping it and pushing the dildo further in, he whispered, “Just making sure it stays put.”
You blushed, not believing a single word as you shakily pushed him away and made your way to the front door. Each step you took made you keenly aware of the cum swishing inside your pussy, the dildo moving up and down with every step.
‘Today’s going to be a long day’ You thought with mild annoyance as you prayed that no one would figure out the reason for your flushed cheeks.
Zhongli smiled at your back, wondering how long it would take for you to realize that your hands were still stained with his cum after he had made you help him fill 5 glass bottles with his essence. The aforementioned bottles clinking noisily and audibly inside your satchel. The feel of your hand and mouth as it stroked and licked his cock was still fresh in his mind.
“Have a good day at work,” He smiled at your soft ‘yeah’ and found himself anticipating today’s lunch. He would afterall, have you for his main course.
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versadies · 3 years
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hello!! can u write a drabble with tye prompt "daises" for childe please? i just love mutual pining lol thanks in advance <3
— IN MY MIND, a drabble
penpal: mutual pining is just 👌👌👌 so i hope you like this!
prompt: fluff | nine, when they wonder how the other feels about them.
sypnosis: in which childe is nervous and tries to ask you out on a date.
pairing/s: childe x reader
warning/s: swearing, ooc!childe (?), both reader and childe are confused with feelings (but are willing to give this relationship a shot), and slight slow burn
p.s.: the reader is a wangsheng funeral parlor employee and is gender neutral! the drabble takes place after the liyue archon quest.
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childe often wonders whether or not you like him back.
you’re a private person, he took note of that. the harbinger would be lying if he said he noticed you when he visited the wangsheng funeral parlor regarding matters between the parlor and the fatui.
he thought you were boring or dull. you never speak unless you’re required to. when he tried to get along with you while waiting for zhongli to come back to the wangsheng funeral parlor from his usual stroll, you stayed quiet and only gave short answers much to his dismay.
however, he quickly changed his mind about what he thought about you when he first saw you talking with the children that often plays near the parlor.
the way you laughed caught his attention fast. he realized that this was the first time he heard you talking and laughing a lot. (it didn’t matter to childe whether or not your laughter sounded like pigs or a tea kettle, it still took him by surprise from how happy you looked).
he fell in love with the real you and was determined to see more of it—
but only celestia and the archons knows why you keep on avoiding him like a plague.
“i’m sorry,” you mumbled quietly to childe as you open the doors of your workplace. “i’m kinda busy at the moment, we can talk uhm... soon?”
“i think i heard director hu tao calling for me, forgive me childe.” you said as you run off to the opposite direction from him, leaving childe staring at where you left, dumbfounded.
“why don’t you ask uhm, mr. zhongli? i’m sure he can be helpful.”
“i’m sorry childe but i have to prepare a burial.” childe watched as you ran away again, now getting more confused and slightly irritated from this shenanigan you’re pulling.
every time he comes up to you, you’d immediately say some excuse and leave. even if it was just a “hi” from him— you’d start dashing off as if he’s a scary spirit.
what did he do? did he make you uncomfortable? just thinking about him making you uncomfortable aches his heart dearly.
he then decided to ask your peers if whether or not you said something badly about himself.
“i don’t recall y/n saying something concerning about you,” zhongli answered as he took a sip of his drink calmly. “if anything, y/n always looked... rather embarrassed whenever one mentions about you to them.”
dammit, a dead end. childe thought to himself.
“may i ask why you’re concerned with y/n saying something bad about you?” zhongli asks, curious to know the harbinger’s motives to one of his co-workers.
that question hit childe. why is he so concerned over you, a person who works in a funeral parlor? if anything, he’d not care if someone doesn’t like him or avoid him as if he has an infectious curse.
so why does his heart hurt whenever you avoid him?
suddenly the memory of your smile and laughter flooded his thoughts.
is this what love really is?
after some time, childe deeply thought of how he feels about you. even if this fondness he has for you isn’t love yet, then he’ll try this out and see where this leads.
perhaps its the way you treat the children with care that made him fall in love.
he sighed in defeat and look up at the consultant. “i love them and i want to know if they feel the same way.”
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after confessing to zhongli about his feelings towards you, the consultant gladly gave him advice on what to do (which surprised the harbinger— since it was very much a fact that the ex-archon wasn’t experienced in the romance department).
as soon as he walks up to the yujing terrace, he sees your figure not too far away, gazing at the glaze lilies and silk flowers.
alright this is it, childe thought. i just need to stop them from leaving and ask them if they hate me. simple right?
if only he could just ask you to fight him.
“hey,” childe spoke up to you, causing you to flinch and look around to see the harbinger. before you can leave and make up an excuse, he immediately blocked your way. “don’t leave please.”
you tried to speak but the moment your eyes stared back at his, you immediately shut up, feeling your face slowly warmed up from how close he is.
childe looked around for a second and motions you to follow him. “let’s go talk somewhere more private.” you slowly noticed how the millelith guards glaring daggers at childe and immediately followed him, trying to ignore the uncomfortable stares the guards are giving to the both of you.
the moment you two went somewhere more private and quiet, childe spoke up. “so uh,” he scratched his neck as you stare down at the ground. “i noticed how you’ve been... avoiding me? i just wanted to know if i did something to make you uncomfortable or if you have any reason why you’re doing it.” he explains.
you instantly shook your head. “no, no, nothing’s wrong with you, don’t worry. it’s just—”
“it’s because i’m a harbinger, isn’t it?” he asks softly.
you shook your head again. “no.. i...” you hesitated, trying to decide whether or not you should tell him.
the two of you stayed silent until childe decided to speak up. “what are you thinking?”
“well... it’s just...” you sighed in defeat and decided to explain. “i suppose i just feel... feel flustered whenever you’re around and it’s so overwhelming that i don’t know how to act but run away in fear that i’d embarrass myself.”
childe sighs in relief. okay good, at least you didn’t feel uncomfortable with him. “so you don’t hate me?” he asked.
“i don’t.” you answered.
“then... would you say yes if i ask you out on a date?” your breath hitched at his question, surprised at what he just asked you.
fuck me, fuck me, i should’ve not asked them, childe thought.
“on second thought you don’t have to ans—”
“my shift will be done at 19:00.” you interrupted with a genuine smile. “will you arrive outside of the parlor when i’m done by then?”
childe stares at you in shocked, trying to process what you just responded. they said yes, childe thought. celestia if i’m dreaming right now, please don’t wake me up.
you chuckled at the sight of the harbinger’s shocked face and give him a short hug. “i’ll see you then, childe.”
as soon as you leave, childe excitedly cheered.
“i can’t wait to write to my family about this.”
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Say My Name and I’ll Be There: 8.1
Author’s Note:  As for the next few or possibly several chapters, give me some time to write them.  I want to write the Lantern Rite chapter perfectly and in order to do that I need 1. for us all to experience the in-game event so I can capture it accurately and 2. to catch up on my schoolwork because my college goes by the 10-week quarter system and we are smack in the middle of it.  Apologies for the inconvenience, but I refuse to give a sub-par Lantern Rite chapter as I believe it will be the most important in this story!!  The next one or two chapters should be released by the end of next week.
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Only on the eve of the Lantern Rite, several days before the celebration, did Xiao come to appreciate the hours of hard work you were putting into practicing music.
He had slaughtered a band of mitachurls, hilichurls, and lawachurls near Lihua Pool when he fell into darkness.  He collapsed to his knees, struggling for breath, spots filling his vision beneath the mask.  While he had dealt with karmic debt for two thousand years, this time had to be one of the worst falters.  He knelt beneath the somber moon that bore witness to his shortcoming.
The waves of pain drove him mad and the voices drowned out the singing of the crickets and frogs.  Xiao clutched at his chest in an effort to rid himself of the agony as he wondered if it was finally his time to die and join the fallen yakshas.  His mask disintegrated as he fell to all fours.  It's fine, just breathe, he reminded himself.
It was then when he heard the tune.  
"B-Barbatos?"  The yaksha groaned despairingly as he forced himself to raise his head toward the sound.  He was being saved by the wind god for a second time--No.  That's her, he realized when he recognized the all-too familiar tune.  But the way you were playing this time...had he only heard a fraction of your practice sessions? You carried the notes so well compared to last time--
Xiao rolled over so he lie on his back, eyes meeting the glints of the stars that shone down upon him.  It was like the pain had knocked the wind out of him.  No matter.  At least he would die listening to you.  The idea was peaceful to think about.
...miss...love you...
Your faint prayers that accompanied the moonsong somehow broke through the crowded shouting of the damned and eased the heavy knot in his stomach while he gasped for air.  The tune continued to build until Xiao could only compare your talent to that of the wind archon.  It was beautiful, soft, and it fit you perfectly despite your stubborn personality that was accentuated by the harbinger's shenanigans.
The image brought a faint smile to his lips, the expression slowly widening as you played on.  Your selfless nature; the need to protect a yaksha from harm's way...Your daring eyes when you butt heads with Childe...The honey-sweet grin you reserved only for Xiao and Xiao alone.  It was  the way you carried yourself in battle, the way you interacted with strangers.  How and when you prayed to him.  Your light humming accompanied your music.
Archons, you were remarkably stunning in every way imaginable.  The yaksha failed to notice how big his smile was as a few of his tears slid down the sides of his face.  It was his own longing for you that manifested and whirled around in his chest.  Beautiful, he thought as the music continued.  So, so beautiful.  It was as if the music described yourself.  For how could he give up and die now, after falling for you?  Maybe...just maybe...Xiao allowed himself to sit in the fluffy cloud of human 'compassion' as he listened to you play.  He wouldn't dare call the emotion for what it truly was.  Not now.  Not yet.  You had to understand something before he could allow himself to love you.  Er, to care for you.  Y-yes.  That's it.  Xiao refocused his attention on your music to avoid thinking any deeper on the subject.
Yet though his mind listened to your moonsong, his heart entertained the possibility of finally admitting his lo--er, compassion for you.
He didn't notice that the pain had long faded, that the spots in his vision had cleared and that the voices of the vanquished silenced themselves.  He drifted to sleep right there in the middle of the dirt road as you played into the night, and for the first time in a long time, he slept with mind and body in peace.
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"Morning, Mezzetin," Childe greeted you with two mugs of hot chocolate in his hands.  He gave one to you before indulging in his while he leaned against your door.  "Sleep well?"
"I did, surprisingly.  The pain was pretty bad until I started practicing."  You rubbed your bleary eyes and let out a long yawn.  "Why do you ask?"
"You didn't call for him."
"Hm?"
"You've yelled for the yaksha every night you've been here.  You were quiet last night."
"How would you know that? Are you just constantly sitting outside my room like a creep?"  Your quip brought a smile to Childe's lips as he sipped at his mug.  
"Well then, since you're feeling well enough to banter with me, I guess I have no need to reward you for your cooperation..."
"Huh?  What do you mean, 'reward?'"  You perked up when he faked reaching for the door handle.  "Tartaglia?"  In your effort to get him to explain, you jumped out of bed and subsequently spilled your drink all over the sheets.  A jarring pain shot through your bones, but you ignored it.
"The Tsaritsa has requested I return to my post in Liyue Harbor to...discipline a few underperforming officers during the Lantern Rite.  Since I am in charge of you, I requested that you accompany me.  Her Majesty agreed."
"W-what?!"  Your sudden shout made him jump slightly.  "You...she...you're letting me return?"
"Temporarily, yes, and it is for business reasons.  We figured it would aid in your...dilemma."
"I..."  Your gaze fell to the half-empty mug in your hands.  
"You don't want to go?" The harbinger raised a brow in surprise.  "Why, I thought you'd jump at this opportunity."
"It's not that..." you trailed, your finger absently circling the rim of your cup.  "Would I...be able to roam around by myself?"
"Depends on where you want to go."  His eyes narrowed slightly and he set his cup atop your bedside table.  "You won't be able to visit Qingce Village, nor the Wanshu Inn."  He watched your shoulders drop in disappointment before continuing.  "But I will allow you to enjoy the festival."
"...Am I allowed to talk to them?  My adventure team?"
Childe let out a small sigh before nodding.  "I think it would be good for your health to see them."
"Why are you allowing me?"  It was your turn to narrow your eyes in suspicion against the harbinger.  "Wouldn't this be, you know, a risk for you guys to let me see them?  Aren't you worried about that?"
"There will be several Fatui agents in Liyue during the festival; even if you're 'alone,' one of us will always be nearby.  I don't take you as a complete idiot," he admonished.  "Besides, Mr. Zhongli knows more about adeptal blood than we do at this point.  If you manage to gather more information, that would be a plus."
"I'm not gathering information for the likes of you," you retorted, crossing your arms much like Xiao does.
"I'm not asking you as your superior, nor your captor.  I'm suggesting it as your comrade in arms."
"Ha!"  You couldn't help but let out a full laugh at the set of statements.  "You really expect me to believe that?  All you guys do is manipulate and deceive.  I don't trust a word that comes out of your mouth!"
"Even if you learn something and keep it to yourself, do it for yourself, Mezzetin.  I've realized something after you joined us."
"Oh? What could you have possibly realized?"  You rolled your eyes and returned your gaze to the window, not particularly caring about his side of the conversation and instead wishing he would just leave already.
"I realized some of my actions were not for your wellbeing, but for mine."
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It was sprinkling when Childe, the Eleventh of the Fatui Harbingers, finally tracked your rescue team down in Fontaine.  It really didn't take much of an effort, which was highly disappointing considering the harbinger loved to play cat-and-mouse with his foes.  Oh well.  At least Mr. Zhongli was here; the plan wouldn't work if he hadn't accompanied Aether and the yaksha.
The harbinger stood in the shadow of a nearby tree and scouted the sheltered camp.  Besides Aether, Zhongli, and an apparently-unconscious yaksha, there were two more opponents.  Childe recognized one of them to be the wine master Diluc, but couldn't name the other one.  Maybe he was one of Mondstat's knights, judging by the way he carried himself?  Then again, he seemed to be drinking pretty heavily...
Childe glanced back a ways where a few Fatui agents were waiting for his return.  This wouldn't take long; he knew two of the adventurer's tricks, and the knight didn't look like he'd pose much of a challenge.  All he needed was to speak with Zhongli.
"I have to admit I'm disappointed for finding you so quickly," the harbinger made his presence known and stepped out of the shadows.  A chill ran down everyone's spines.
"I still can't believe you were naïve enough to get involved with the Fatui," Diluc sent an admonishing look Aether's way before summoning his broadsword.  "And hid it from me, no less."
"We're sorry!"  Paimon squeaked with her hands in the air.  "We didn't trust him completely!"
"It was my fault for allowing this to continue without your knowledge, Aether."  Zhongli rose from his seat and manifested his polearm.  "Allow me to make amends."
"I assume you're the one we're after?"  Kaeya unsheathed his sword and stood side-by-side with Diluc, much to his bro's dismay.  Despite all the wine he had consumed, he remained unusually composed.
"I've come to speak with Mr. Zhongli," Childe answered, both hands raised semi-defensively while the expression on his face was no less than that of a sly fox.  "And to retrieve the yaksha."
"We don't think so!"  Aether charged first and swung his blade through the air.  It collided against the well-known hydro blades of the harbinger before parrying off.  
Next was Diluc, whose flaming weapon created steam as it sliced through Childe's blades.  His attacks were slower than Aether's, but the amount of power coming from them nearly made the harbinger flinch both in hesitation and in excitement.  It was then that Xiao's eyes had opened slightly before he lost consciousness again.  Kaeya lunged forth and used his skill to send a burst of ice at the harbinger in an effort to freeze him in place.
Childe barely dodged, one blade freezing over.  "Tch."  The last thing he needed was to deal with a cryo user in this weather.  He was already at a disadvantage by wielding a hydro vision in normal circumstances.  His hydro burst threw everyone backwards, and he switched to his delusion.  
Electricity surged through the camp as everyone got to their feet and readied themselves for an onslaught of electro attacks.  None came; instead, the harbinger stared straight at Zhongli, who remained reserved and unbothered as he pointed the tip of his lance at him.  "This is your only warning, Childe," the archon spoke in an especially deep voice.  "Return her to us, or suffer the consequences."
"I only came to speak with you, Mr. Zhongli," Childe's eyes narrowed beneath his mask.  "As much as I'd love to indulge in a fight, I came here with a proposition.  Would you hear me out?"
Everyone's eyes turned expectantly to the archon, and he returned their gazes before allowing his polearm to disintegrate.  "Lower your weapons," he ordered much to everyone's dismay.
"But Zhongli!  He could trick you!" Paimon reappeared before the consultant.  "You can't--"
"Relax, Paimon," Zhongli quietly assured.  "I may not have a gnosis, but a harbinger is still by no-means what I perceive to be troublesome in battle."  He followed Childe a few meters away so the group was unable to hear them.
Childe shifted his mask to its resting place on the side of his head.  "There may be a way to retrieve her," he started in a quiet voice.  "But it would only be possible if you declare war against the Tsaritsa."
"Tell me, Childe, why should I trust you after you breached our trust?"
"You can't, but I trust that we all have our comrade's best interests in mind, no?   If you're able to rally the people of Teyvat, the Tsaritsa may yield.  Her Majesty has no interest in declaring war against the mortals as you are already aware."
It was a fitting task for the God of War; declare a world war against the Tsaritsa, and she'd yield without calling his bluff.  Even so, the former archon was not convinced.  Childe would need to up his charming façade.  He was only lying for your own safety after all; he'd back you into joining the harbingers, and you'd be free of the Fatui's grasp in the outside world.  You wouldn't be hunted for the rest of your life; you could live freely in your captors' backyard.  The suffering you were being thrown into now would last a lifetime if you continued to resist.
Some part of the harbinger knew it was a twisted form of compassion--dare he call it love--for you.  He needed you to free yourself both of the Fatui's and Xiao's grasps.  The only way to do that would be to recruit you, but you weren't so easy to convince.  You wouldn't be in danger of getting hurt by his subordinates his way.  You wouldn't hurt yourself by chasing after Xiao if Childe stepped in either.  He didn't care that it was selfish of him to step between your struggling romance.
What better way to keep you safe, mentally and physically, than to break you into submission?
The two opposing forces continued their hushed discussion for twenty more minutes before Zhongli broke away from Childe.  He was about to fill the group in on the details when Childe attacked him from behind.
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