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valdemarismynonbinarylove · 2 years

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Windblume Festival

Something I wrote as backstory to Nighthawk (which I don’t think I’ll ever finish, my bad lol) but the side stories I had written were some of my favorite writing I’ve ever done and I do want to share them.

Aurelius is a character I made up in place of Diluc’s mother (whom in the game we never hear about at all) This is simply some backstory of her and Crepus.

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The wind blew softly through the air as the sun shined down on the city of Mondstadt. The cheers from citizens were louder today as streamers and flowers were paraded around the plaza. Food vendors set up shop, and marketers began lowering prices as they all got ready for the Windblume Festival.

Most would think the son of the winery owner would be working hard, trying to learn the ways of business and marketing. Possibly creating new recipes to quickly empty the pockets of passing drunkards. But alas, here he was, standing on the porch of a woman’s house. A smile on his face as he looked at her, a woman he had grown well accustomed to over the years... in a few different ways.

“Crepus, I’ve been standing here for two minutes. What is it you want to say?” Aurelius spoke, seemingly irritated for being interrupted from the adventurous tale of star-crossed lovers that she had been reading.

“Are you still reading that book?” Laughing, the redhead snatched the book from her hands. “I don’t know how you can read such nonsense.”

With a quick movement, she plucked it from his grasp. “Love isn't nonsense, I happen to like it a lot.”

“From experience, darling, I know.” He winked.

The apples of her cheeks turned red as she averted her gaze from the man in front of her. “Just tell me what you came here to ask.”

“I was wondering if you would like to accompany me to the Windblume Festival.” He folded his hands together, giving her a smile.

“Shame you didn’t ask earlier, Crepus. I already have a date.”

“I doubt it. Who else willingly would want to put up with you?” He leaned against her door frame, a smirk on his face. There was no harshness in his words, she knew that. Even if there was, gazing at how his bangs fell in his face, or how his eyes seemed to hold the stars in them... she could never think to be mad at him.

“How rude of you. I guess I’ll truly say no to that handsome face of yours.” She huffed, giving him a side glance.

Laughing he gave her a shrug. “I guess I’ll have to find another woman to share my mint jelly with.”

“Ah, tempting offer.” Aurelius pretended to think about his offer. “I’m in, I’ll go with you.”

“Quite hurtful that the only way to convince you to spend time with me is when I bring you food.” He crossed his arms with a scoff.

“I am a lady with simple needs.” She shrugged, giving him a small smile.

“Simple needs indeed, but I’ve seen the things you do. You are hardly a lady.” Crepus winked, raking his eyes over her form.

“Then that makes you hardly any gentleman.” She threw her arms around his neck, leaning in close. “I doubt most men would ever beg for a woman like you do. Pleading on your knees like a dog, you’re lucky I indulge you.”

The tips of his ears turned red as he sputtered, “That was one time, Aurelius.”

“One time still counts.” She kissed the tip of his nose. “Meet me at the gates at six.” Pulling away and smoothing out his coat, she fixing his shirt collar.

“Okay, gates at six.” He repeated, nodding his head. “Got it.”

“Wonderful, see you then.” She smiled softly, leaning against the door frame.

“See you then.” He tilted her chin up, kissing her sweetly. He returned her smile and turned, walking off her porch.

Aurelius shut the door and let out a gentle laugh.

What a pain in the ass that man was.

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Aurelius wasn’t exactly the richest person in Mondstadt. If anything, her family landed somewhere in the lower class region.

Food was scarce amongst them, her father was a Bard, but one of the many bards who wandered the streets late at night and ended up passed out with a barrel of ale as his pillow. He wasn’t able to make a lot of money, but she supported her father no matter what. After all, he did buy her the most gorgeous dress he could afford for her 16th birthday.

It was red, reached down to her ankles, small vines of golden fabric swirled up the sides and around her bust. She thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen, she hoped Crepus thought the same thing.

Aurelius spent an hour in the bath, scrubbing her skin to make sure it was spotless, lathering her hair in soap to make it smell nice. She swiped her mother’s red lipstick on her lips, and put a little on her cheeks, mimicking how the older women of Mondstat do it.

She slipped on her dress and shoes, grabbing a small pouch of mora which she’d saved for such an occasion, and began making her way downstairs.

“Papa?” She called, dashing over to where her father stood. “I’m leaving to meet Crepus for the festival. Are you going to enjoy it with Mother?”

“Your Mother and I will be staying here tonight, enjoy yourself with Crepus.” He sent her out of the house with an amicable grin. “Don’t come back too late, and if he tries anything let me know. He may be rich but if he hurts you, I’m not afraid to knock some sense into him.”

Aurelius laughed, “He won’t try anything, I promise. I’ll be back a little after sundown, okay?”

“Stay safe.”

“You too.”

She ran out towards the gates, hoping she wasn’t late. She saw a familiar ponytail of fiery red and knew it was Crepus; who else had such a wonderfully unique hair color?

“Crepus!” She called, jogging up to him with a smile. “You look handsome!”

He turned at the sound of her voice, smiling at the sight of her. “You look gorgeous. Was this the dress your father gave you? He has good taste.”

“You flatter me,” she winked, grabbing his hand. “Well, come on. Take me around the festival, don’t stand and stare at me.”

“You look so devilishly tempting…” he trailed off, his eyes racking over her figure.

“I know, you said that.” Aurelius teased, blushing lightly as she continued on. “You look good yourself, handsome even. Yes, handsome is the word. You look incredibly handsome in your coat.”

“Now who’s embarrassed, hm?” He teased back.

“Ah, come on!” She elbowed him. “Impress me with this date, Crepus.”

“I won’t disappoint.” He grabbed her hand.

“I believe you.”

He led her up across the bridge, the sound of music filling their ears as he laced their fingers together.

“So, why did you ask me to the festival with you? Hoping to get some afterwards?” She raised a brow.

“We grew up together, why wouldn’t I ask you? No one else gets along with me as well as you do.”

“That’s all? Not because you love me?” She looked up at him, “Did I spend all that time with you for nothing?”

“If I took you places just because I loved you, I’d be taking you everywhere I go.”

“You do.”

“…touché.”

He squeezed her hand with a laugh, she gazed at him with soft eyes, watching his nose crinkle in amusement and his tongue slightly poke out from his teeth.

The streets of Mondstat were painted with white and blue flowers, dandelions floated through the air as people bustled in crowds. Children munched on the sweets of the festival, many women tasted the new wines offered just around this part of the year.

“Aurelius.” Crepus spoke, gently grabbing her attention. “Do you remember when we came here as children?”

“Of course, they’re the brightest memories I own.”

“I want to make wine again, like we did when we were younger.”

“Our wine tasted awful, and yet your father owns the most successful winery business in Teyvat. How come you didn’t have some kind of knowledge about how to make good wine, hm?”

“I was twelve.”

“So? I could play lyre at twelve.”

“Wine and Lyres are very different. We’ll make a good wine this time, we won’t shove every ingredient into it”

She laughed, “Yes, perhaps we should leave the slime condensate out of our brew.”

“How about a dandelion wine? We could try and find a good recipe for my father to try out.”

“Sure, we can attempt a dandelion wine, but I doubt the ingredients given to us are as good as the ones your father buys.”

“It could be a prototype.”

“You really want to impress him, don’t you?”

“I want him to know that I’m responsible enough to take over the business. He’ll be giving it to me soon, I just want to ease his worries.”

“You’ll be a great owner, it’s in your blood.” The blonde hummed thoughtfully.

He sighed, squeezing her hand lightly. “Thank you, Aurelius.”

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“This wine tastes disgusting.” Aurelius muttered, spitting the drink back into the cup she had taken a sip out of.

“Well I told you that you went too heavy on the wolfhook. It’s not something you should abuse.” Crepus muttered, looking down at his own cup.

“I hardly abused it.”

“I think four cups of it is abuse, do you want to try mine?” He gently held out his cup.

“Oh no, I’m alright.”

“Not even a sip?”

“No, I think I should try and drink less wine.”

“...are you feeling well?” He questioned.

“Yes, Crepus, just because I don’t want to drink wine doesn’t mean I’m sick.”

“It’s just odd is all.”

“Am I that much of an alcoholic for you to say such things? You wound me, darling.”

He laughed, “I guess maybe I am being harsh, come, let’s see what else there is to do.” He placed an arm around her waist.

“I can serenade you if you wish, I’ll sing about my eternal love for you. I’ll praise your name as if it were an Archon’s.” She whispered, gently moving in front of him to brush a strand of hair behind his ear, she wrapped an arm around his waist. “I’ll sing of our nights together, tangled limbs out in the fresh grass under the moonlight.”

Crepus blushed, “As much as I would love to hear you sing of such things, does your voice not hurt from singing to me last week? You reached quite a high pitch.” He teased, “You seemed quite hoarse afterwards.” He whispered, gently kissing her nose.

She smacked his chest, “I’m trying to be romantic, you bastard.”

“You brought it up first.” He squeezed her waist, a teasing smile on his face.

She blushed, “Not right now, there are far too many layers on this dress.”

“I could make quick work of them.”

“Not right now.” She repeated, “Please?”

“Of course, I’m only jesting, Aurelius.” He kissed her forehead and pulled her further into the festival.

They spent the day laughing, holding each other in their arms as they felt a sense of peace between them. A feeling of true enjoyment in life, staring into the eyes of someone who looked at you like you were their entire world. In this case it was true, an example of true love, you could say.

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Aurelius leaned her head on Crepus’ shoulder, their backs against one of the pillars behind the cathedral. The sun was slowly going down, a gentle breeze brushed against them as they shared a small cup of juice.

“The sky is gorgeous tonight.” Crepus spoke, looking up at the soft orange and pink hues.

Aurelius hummed in response, her eyes more fixated on the loose string on her dress.

He looked down at her, “Are you alright?”

“...no.” She whispered. “I haven’t been completely honest with you.”

“Aurelius?” He questioned.

“I’m sorry, Crepus.” Tears welled up in her eyes, she grasped his hand in hers, “Please forgive me for what I’m about to say.”

“Aur—“ He tried, once more.

“—I’m pregnant.” She choked out, a feeling of nausea rushed over her. Anxiety began to crawl through her skin as she stared at the man in front of her. The anticipation of his words made her want to vomit.

He couldn’t speak, the words settled at the bottom of his stomach. His eyes seemed twice the size, he turned from her. He swallowed hard, “Are you sure?”

“Yes, I’m sure.”

He fumbled with his hands for a minute, before shoving his hand in her face. Between his fingers was a ring, his ring. It shined brightly as the gentle sunlight hit it, his hand was shaking.

“Marry me.”

“I—What?”

“Marry me, Aurelius.” He grasped a hand in hers, “I know this is not a proper ring, but it’s all I have at the moment. Please, say yes. This has me thinking, about us, you getting pregnant only makes the next step easier. I love you, and I want to have this baby with you.”

I love you.

The words rang in Aurelius' head as she stared at the pleading man; he was anxious, she noted. Seeing his hand shake in fear of rejection, in fear that if she declined that his title would be destroyed by the birth of a bastard child.

No, no, Crepus could care less of his title, this was real emotion.

He loved her.

“Yes.” Was all she could manage to choke out in that moment, she felt his lips press against hers as her back hit the pavement below them. She smiled gently, tangling her hands in his hair as she kissed him passionately. “I love you.” She whispered, cupping his face. “I love you so much, more than you could ever know.”

He smiled brightly, laughing gently. “You fill me with an indescribable feeling, one that even love can’t explain. It’s bigger than anything I’ve ever felt, and I hope it never goes away.” He slipped his ring onto her finger, it was big, of course. She moved it to her thumb, hoping it wouldn’t slide off.

“We have to tell our parents. Everyone.” She laughed, “I want to scream it from the roof that I’m engaged to the most wonderful man that the Archons could give me, the one I am allowed to call mine for the rest of eternity.”

“Let’s go home.” He pulled her up off the ground. “We can tell your parents first, I should apologize to your father for not asking for his blessing first. Though, this was quite a situation.”

“Let’s not mention the child at first, I would rather him not drop dead at the thought.” She laughed.

“Good idea.” He nods, grabbing her hand and rushing towards her house. She laughed, smiling at him with an immeasurable amount of glee, one that soon was replaced with a frown as a hand covered her eyes.

A shaky voice beside her, Crepus, wasn’t he just laughing? Why was he scared? Why wasn’t she laughing anymore?

Drip. Drip.

She felt tears hit her neck, the hand around her eyes was shaking. “Don’t look, Aurelius, please.” His voice was desperate, it screamed of fear and disgust.

“Crepus…” she reached to take his hands off her eyes, only for him to pull her out of the house.

“Please, Aurelius, your parents…” he gasped out, “I’m so sorry…”

She stood still, she took note of the slight splotch of red on Crepus’ boot. “No…”

“Aurelius—“

“—No!” She yelled, pushing past him and running into the house. Her eyes widened as she dropped to her knees, she heaved, feeling like she was going to wretch. She gagged, placing a hand over her mouth.

They were both covered in red, the house was splattered in the damn color. She could see the inside of her father’s stomach laid across the couch. The head of her mother was laying feet from her body. She didn’t scream, she couldn’t, she just stared in horror at the grotesque scene before her.

She felt herself be hauled up, the hand returned over her eyes as Crepus tried to get through to her. He yelled her name, she was rigid. She choked on her words, her legs felt like jelly. Crepus took his hand off her eyes. “Aurelius…”

She let out a sob, she collapsed into his arms. She was crying so hard she had begun to feel nauseous. Crepus picked her up in his arms, “I’ll take you back to the Winery, I’ll alert the knights.” He whispered. “I’m so sorry, Aurelius.”

She could only cry in response to his words, tears fell down his face as well. They were like parents to him, a mother and a father who didn’t push him to act a certain way. Freedom is what it was, they gave him what he longed for.

Crepus carried Aurelius to the Winery, informing his parents of the circumstances. They took Aurelius in, making sure she would be okay. She couldn’t move, she gripped the fabric of Crepus’ white shirt tightly, her knuckles beginning to match the shade.

“Crepus…” she cried, “Please don’t leave me.”

“I’m not going to leave, I’m right here.” He held her tight, “I’m not going anywhere.” He whispered.

“Why them? They were harmless…” she sobbed.

“I don’t know, darling, I don’t.” He picked her up. “Let me take you upstairs, wash you off.”

“Okay…” she whispered, nodding her head. “Mhm.”

He turned to a maid, asking her to get a warm bath started. He carried Aurelius up the stairs taking her into his bedroom to find clothes for her to wear...ones that weren’t covered in blood.

He placed her on the bed, taking a step back to go into his closet when he felt a tug on his arm.

“Don’t leave.” Aurelius begged.

“I’m stepping away to the closet, that’s it. I’ll still be in the room.”

“Crepus please…” she cried.

He took her hand off his sleeve, “Of course…”

He helped her up back onto her feet, moving her towards the closet. He grabbed a sweater, something that would hopefully bring her some warmth and comfort. Aurelius shook with every step that she took, her eyes not focused on anything but her feet.

“There’s blood on them,” she whispered, “On my shoes, on your boots.”

Crepus followed her gaze down, then put a finger under her chin, tilting her head up to meet his eyes. “I’ll have them cleaned, I promise. Just focus on me right now, okay?” He whispered, voice choking quietly.

Without another word, he led her into the washroom, dismissing the maid and beginning to unlace her dress. Once the fabric pooled around her feet, he guided her to sit in the bathtub, kneeling down beside her.

“Crepus?” She whispered, bringing her knees to her chest.

“Yes, darling?” He responded at the same level, wetting a small towel to wipe the blood off her hands.

She gulped, letting out a small cry. “Thank you.” She sniffled loudly, turning her head towards him. “Thank you…”

He stood on his knees, leaning forward and pressing a kiss to her head. “I’m here with you as long as you need me…after you’re washed…I’ll lay with you in bed. How does that sound?”

“That sounds nice…can I wear your jacket while we do?”

“Of course, anything you want.” He gave her a small smile, though the tears in his eyes betrayed his happy look. He put on a brave face for her, not wanting to overwhelm her anymore.

Crepus washed her down, placing her in the comfy sweater and a soft pair of pants he tied a ribbon around to keep hold around her hips. He took off his jacket, placing it on her shoulders. He wrapped his arms around her waist, holding her tightly.

She looped her arms around his neck, burying her face in his chest. “All I have left of home is you.”

“I’m sorry, Aurelius…I grieve them as much as you…”

“They loved you…just like a son…my father was always grateful for your kindness towards me…his…” she choked on her words, gripping the back of his shirt, “…his little nightingale.”

“You can let it out, my love, I won’t judge you for it. Just scream, cry, kick, I don’t care…let it out.” He encouraged, giving her hip a reassuring squeeze. “I’m here for you, every step of the way.”

“Can we move to the bed, please?” She whispered, “I’m just…very tired. My brain is screaming but my body can’t move.”

Crepus led her over to the bed, laying her down and pulling the covers over her before laying on the other side. “Sleep as long as you want, I won’t wake you for breakfast.”

“But you’ll save me some, right?”

“I’d never let you starve.” He smiled softly, wrapping an arm around her. “Now rest, please, you need it.”

“Goodnight, Crepus…I love you.” Aurelius muttered, burying her face in his chest.

“I love you too.” He kissed the top of her head, closing his eyes.

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Feel free to reblog, I’ve got a shit ton of other side stories if this one peaks anyone’s interest.

#diluc x reader #diluc angst #diluc scenarios #master crepus #crepus ragnvindr #crepus x reader #oc tag #genshin hcs #genshin dulic #genshin writing #genshin impact #genshin imagines

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crxwzart · 2 years

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its verrrry sketchy but anyway. its also up on youtube for your viewing pleasure.

#kaeya and diluc #diluc genshin impact #diluc ragnvindr #kaeya genshin impact #kaeya alberich #crepus ragnvindr #master crepus #genshin crepus #(if you squint)#royalty brothers

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amicus-siderum · 1 year

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I don't know what's funnier

The people of Mondstadt actually don't know who the Darknight Hero is despite Diluc's horrible disguise, except for Kaeya who is losing his mind because how!? But also thinking that yeah, that checks out why they all just readily accepted him despite him being an obvious plant.

The people of Mondstadt actually know that Diluc is the Darknight Hero, but they've all agreed to just let their uncrowned king keep up his silly little vigilante fantasy and run around in his silly little disguise, because that's just good ol' sunshine child Diluc for you. None of them mention it out of respect.

#both of these are so funny to me #like Kaeya just screaming at people #“HE HAS BRIGHT RED HAIR!! AND WEILDS FIRE!!! AND HE HAS A WEIRD BIRD THEME GOING ON!!! WHO ELSE DOES THAT SOUND LIKE!?!?”#and some Mondstadt bloke just shrugs and #“Damn you think Master Diluc's a fan? Or that the Darknight Hero is a fan of Master Diluc!?”#but also on the other hand #two older ladies sitting in their little home at night and they see The Grand Darknight Hero jump across their balcony #“aww our little Diluc is having his fun again!”#“I remember when Crepus would bring the little one to his tavern and he'd chatter on about being a knight!#its good to see that his father's death didn't change him that much. Still the same darling child inside <3“#and they just keep calling him the Darknight Hero because “its good for the development of the imagination to play along <3”#diluc #diluc ragnvindr #kaeya #kaeya alberich

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miko-magica · 1 year

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I just want your love.

♡ - Synopsis : In which teen Diluc falls inlove yet he isn't sure how to express his feelings, making it so that it comes off as if he dislikes you. // Takes place before Crepus' passing.

♡ - Note : Inspired by my 3 am thoughts !! (no joke it's literally three am lord help me)| This was originally supposed to be fluffy and cute like my other fics but I still don't have Diluc and I'm almost ar 60 so :(

"Hey! How'd your mission go? I heard you had to do it with Diluc" Kaeya said while putting an arm around your shoulder " Yes.. he was a bit rude. Maybe he just doesn't like me, I've heard he wasn't fond of new people.. but we've known eachother even as children." You say with a chuckle trying not to sound offensive towards Kaeya.

"Huh, Rude you say? I mean he's occasionally harsh here and there but rude? Care to give an example?" He said removing his arm around your neck while tilting his head and crossing his arms "Well, for starters.. he started saying quite rude things to me earlier such as; You're gross, You're insufferable or even swearing at me sometimes. I feel like I already have small to no chances of even being friends with him ever again, he's changed ever since I came back from Liyue. "

Kaeya let out a chuckle "Oh, Diluc. He just isn't good with these things but... Trust me he still likes you." He continued as he pats your shoulder then walks away "I'm pretty sure the last time he talked about you was him saying he wanted to be with you everyday, I don't think he hates you one bit .. you're both so dense." He whispered— barely audible, you couldn't hear him properly yet you managed to make out the words " hates and dense "

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"You're so bad at making a move aren't you, Diluc." Kaeya asks with a sarcastic tone, Diluc turns his head towards his brother "...What do you mean?" He asks with a confused face even though he seems to know what Kaeya meant "Hm really? Your 'insufferable' knight? No?"

His face flushes,almost as if his face replicated his hair but his eyes were also filled with panic " Ah.. so what— They ARE insufferable—! I mean they almost got hurt and they still went for the kill how stupid! I.." he didn't finish his sentence and sighed heavily

"Already having fights? I thought we agreed in 'no fighting' when you became a knight." Crepus' voice scared the two boys who quickly faced their father. "Oh if it was a fight then I would've told you father—" Diluc starts " —But he's inlove" Kaeya cuts Diluc off with an energetic tone

With a quite shocked face, Crepus chuckles to himself "..Then you really shouldn't be saying those things if you're inlove with them. You might push them away Diluc." He sighs " No— I don't like them! Father..." Diluc retorts with his face heating up ever more slightly

"Young master Diluc? Your friend is here! They're looking for you. It seems quite important." Adelinde interrupts their conversation while Diluc nodded and excused himself

"Ah.." if it wasn't the person he was all flustered over, the person who he sees in the midst of the crowd— despite the commotion; your voice is the only thing he hears. " I brought you some of my cooking, I wanted to apologize for troubling you earlier in our mission. I know it was a foolish move, thank you for saving me, Diluc." You say with a gentle smile which he seemed to despise— but in his eyes you were more than beautiful, his brows furrowed even more trying to conceal his redness and embarrassment.

"..is something wrong? If you don't want it maybe Kaeya and Master Crepus would enjoy it? Apologies I wasn't really sure if this is still your favorite food, I remember you saying it was your favorite food a long time ago—" he takes the meal from your hands and opens his mouth to talk but no words escaped his mouth, he could barely utter a word Infront of you when your eyes shone perfectly with the sunset. With no further warning he nodded slightly and shut the door in your face.

He leaned on the door, the food against his chest with his face redder than his hair and his heart beating out of his chest. Adelinde was about to tell him how rude it was to shut the door in your face but Crepus and Kaeya stopped her, the three watched the redhead unable to muster up a word enough to thank you for your gift but he also felt bad for making you feel as if you were a burden and that an apology was in order, he opens the door quickly again only to see that you've wandered off.

A week passed and Diluc never really approached you, he avoided all contact with you. Sometimes you'd get a good look at him and feel like he doesn't really hate you, that he somehow has at the very least affection or liking for you, but that was nothing but delusion in your eyes, he avoided every single interaction. He acted as if he hated you, your guts, you as a person and no matter how much Kaeya reassures you that you're liked by Diluc in some way, he still makes you feel as if he's disgusted by the thought of you.

Your last mission with him came, Kaeya and Diluc became your partner for your mission. It was clearing out a camp of abyss mages. They've gathered up in one place and it has become a very huge inconvenience to people. You came to the scene and with ease, they were dealt with. Or was it? There was barely anything audible to you, you felt as if the man you have always adored saw you as a disgusting person— hell, he probably sees you as those type of people who throw themselves at him for his money and fame.

Going back to the headquarters, Kaeya had a lot to say, he tried to make you two talk. He tried to make Diluc muster up any bit of compliment just to keep your eyes bright like before. In truth, he wasn't the only one that noticed your eyes had gone dark. Everyone did, especially Diluc, he thought you hated being with him after how he's treated you these past few weeks. It was a never ending cycle, he makes a mistake, you try to make up for it, he doesn't tell you how he feels, you get distant, he wins you over and you go back to being yourself once more and then it repeats.

A day has passed since your mission, your things were packed, you visited the winery to bid goodbye to the man who treated you as his own child and the man who supported you with every small dumb decision you have ever made— and the most important man you have ever met, the man that changed your life, your view of love and affection.

Unfortunately, Diluc stood quiet during your goodbyes, he was behind Crepus and Kaeya who gave you a hug and bid Goodbye. He stood in the shadows unsure of what to do next, he stood unknowingly shedding a tear.

"Diluc, can we talk? Just us." You say as he nods and steps out of the winery with you, he stares at you with his ever so dead eyes.

"I have longed to tell you how I felt, how I always felt the need to impress you and how I—.. I want to tell you that you are the only reason I came back to Mondstat, the only reason I became a knight. Diluc I adore you, If I may—; love, even. Diluc I love you, I have for a very long time. All I ever wanted was to tell you yet you manage to somehow make me aware of your dislike of affection. I understand, I really do. It won't stop me from how I feel for you, but Diluc Ragvindr.. there is no point of me being here if it wasn't with you, if It wasn't by your side making you feel happy— if it wasn't with you, there is nothing in this world- in the whole of Teyvat that matters. So in other words, this is goodbye. Diluc, I hope you live a happy life and love someone you truly think is worthy and may they treat you how you deserve to be treated and may they love you as much as I do."

You waited for a brief moment for a response, you hoped.. atleast a bit, atleast a little bit that he would say he felt the same way yet he stood quiet. You chuckled to yourself as you felt your eyes welling up. "Goodbye, Diluc." You walk away with your things and your tears running down your face while Diluc stood in regret, his mouth could not conjure up anything, his body was frozen, his tongue was tied. His words were trapped in his throat and there was no way to get them out. He watched you walk away— you were too far, too far away from his reach. He felt his eyes water, and soon his tears were unstoppable, they felt like fire in his eyes. He wanted to chase after you, he wanted to move his body yet he was frozen in place, he was gone— you, were gone. And it was solely because of him, him not being able to express his love, his emotions.

To this day, he wishes that you would walk into his tavern, that you would come back and say you missed him. That you still loved him, but who was he to ask for that when he had long received your wedding invitation. Who was he to long for the love of someone he hurt and who was he to wish for you to ruin your perfect life with your partner now. He can only wish for you to live a happy life, much like what you wished for him though he knows deep down that no one could ever compare to you.

#diluc ragnvindr #genshin diluc #genshin impact diluc #diluc angst #master diluc #angst no comfort #no happy ending #diluc x reader #gn reader #diluc sad #married #unsaid feelings #crepus #genshin crepus #diluc and kaeya #genshin kaeya #kaeya #kaeya alberich #ragbros

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moonilit · 9 months

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Ok but the entire Dawn winery staff jumping around informing each other that kaeya is here so all of them get a chance to see him was very sweet, like i knew the staff cared about him but it’s nice to get a confirmation and few childhood stories lol

#The DW staff throwing diluc off the stairs to get to see kaeya: MOVE #connor run all the way to get him the wine like buddy #Me running screaming and turning on the floor because i get to listen to Crepus and kaeya stories #I never asked for a perfect Crepus just a good dad Crepus and i GOT IT!#the basterd i actually believed diluc when he said he didn’t like wine for its taste #but apparently his pride was so hurt by his father punishment he just made wine his mortal enemy #Which seeing the fact that it was out of his own actions it checks out #Wow master diluc #Any way i would die for addy #Addy basically said: if they were getting into trouble 10/9 of times it’s somehow Diluc’s doing and she is right #kaeya being the favorite child is making my day ifdvnk #Kaeya #diluc #im not doing the rest i don’t have the energy #Feel free to spoil #genshin impact #Crepus

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kusimaru · 9 months

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Hey guys!

This is the first page of my comics about Kaeya’s and Diluck’s childhood. I thought it was a good and interesting idea to create something about them cause Mihoyo don’t give us enough information about this sweet boys.

Please let me know if u like it, maybe someone wants to dream about their story with me ✨❤️

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meili-sheep · 3 months

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So on my No Bad End fic I mentioned doing a Crepus approval scale because It was the closest to the Diluc Harem I'll be writing so as a reminder

The Kaeya Scale of Approval Thoma (9.9) Wriothesley (8.5) Xiao (8.4) Itto (6) Eula (5.6) Al Haitham (4) Kaveh (3.5) Albedo (3) Childe (2.6) Ayato (1) Donna (0.5) Zhongli (0)

And now introducing!!

Crepus Scale of Approval!

So starting right at the top, kind of surprise to Kaeya is Al Haitham (9.0). So yeah he's not really a romantic type up he's got a stable job, a house. Good things. But what Crepus likes Is Al Haitham's very "Take care of myself first" mind set. He really wants that to rub of more on Diluc, and he's hoping that together they'll balance each other out.

Right under him is actually Zhongli (8.0) Because like Al Haitham he seems to have a stable job and is well respected in his community. Defiantly gets dinged point for forgetting his wallet. But he's respectful and treats Diluc well. Now if Crepus learns he's an Archon he gets a little torn because suddenly he feels like he's much too old for Crepus's baby, but Diluc deserves the best and how better can you be than a literal god?

After that is a tie with Wriothesley and Ayato (7.5) Like those above them, Crepus like their stable and high ranking positions. They both get dinged though because Crepus would be worrying too much about Diluc feeling like he was fighting for social standing.

Under those two is Albedo (7.3) He's got a lot of going for him, being a knight and having Alice's backing behind him. He just gets knocked down a lot of points because he's a weirdo. And Crepus would constantly be asking Alice "Are you sure your nephew is ok?"

Next up, Kaveh (6.0) Just barely hitting the pass in Crepus's book. He's saved by his pure passion and genuine expression. And I think he'd be the best at really showing Diluc how loved he is. So Crepus can't be too made at that.

Again, Barely passing to everyone's surprised Thoma (5.8). Yeah, he's got a stable job and is really nice and a house husband. But he's a just a housekeeper and defiantly couldn't afford to keep Diluc's lifestyle. And while he's nice, Crepus would worry that he's too passive and that he'd again act more like a servant than a partner.

So jumping right down is Xiao at a (3.8) Crepus would not be impressed, not even after learning he's a Yaksha because how is that going to support his son? He only gets points because ya he could protect Diluc

Itto (1) lives up to his "numero UNO" Because that's all he's getting from Crepus. Where Kaveh could win Crepus's over this his devotion, Crepus draws that line at gangs. At least an architect is a respectable job!

Eula (0.2) Hanging on by a thread. And honestly, it's only because Varka has faith in her. So that does mean something to Crepus. But her behavior would totally turn him cold.

Then with at the bottom Childe (0.1) No way in hell is a crazy harbinger like that going near Crepus's baby boy. But here is the thing. I think Childe would be the most likely to change his score once Crepus's See his devotion to his family. Because... Crepus would want that for Diluc. He wants Diluc to have a big happy family, He'd love going to visit Childe's family with Diluc. But... being Fatui is too much of a risk. Because while Crepus does think Childe is an honest man, he still can be used by other people, and thus they'd use Diluc so no way.

Honorable mention Donna forgetting a negative score Crepus would see her following Diluc around and just ask Varka to keep an eye out.

And for those wondering about the Varka scale for the No Bad End Varka. The answer is they are all zero. You express interest in Varka's godchild, his opinion of you jumps right into the trash.

#diluc ragnvindr #diluc #crepus ragnvindr #crepus #Varka #grand master varka #diluc harem

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tygirl9 · 1 year

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Imagine when Kaeya was a child, not having been in Mondstadt for very long but already having fallen for it, it's people. So he gets Crepus to take him to Varka, and confesses. He's convinced they'll kill him, but they don't. They comfort him, but...

Crepus makes him promise not to tell Diluc.

Over the years this eats on him, but he keeps that promise. When he confessed, he went to say something to comfort Diluc, but it spilled out, unable to stop himself now that the barrier was gone. It just, obviously, was the worst time possible. Years later, whether Diluc runs into him or Varka comes back, the grandmaster tells Diluc this story. Diluc immediately feels many things, but a sense of guilt and horror take precedent.

Kaeya had chosen Mondstadt long ago, but how would he have explained it? It's not like he had time to think about it. And what does choosing Mondstadt, choosing Diluc, look like? Is it standing beside them? Or maybe sacrificing himself for their safety...

#diluc ragnvindr #kaeya alberich #genshin impact #crepus ragnvindr #grand master varka #Just a little rambley idea to kinda think on the lore

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i-names · 1 year

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I will not elaborate.

#undertale #sans the skeleton #genshin impact #papyrus #gaster #diluc ragnvindr #kaeya ragnvindr #crepus ragnvindr #why am i like this #laugh now #for context-diluc’s EN VA dubbed some undertake comics as papyrus and made master pieces such as ‘Papyrus makes a mixtape’

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chaosocean · 23 hours

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emerges from the void to write a singular chapter

#genshin impact #ao3 #kaeya #fanfic #fanfiction #ragbros #genshin fanfic #ao3 writer #diluc #crepus ragnvindr #archive of our own #grand master varka

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yunike-2021 · 1 month

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Part 13 Loving Fathers

"The Acting was a Lie" by SerenitySolitude; read left to right

Uploading a day early because I have rl stuff happening tomorrow.

I realized just as I drew this that I have no idea what Japanese families do together for fun... All my knowledge with anime and manga got temporarily forgotten and what's left is family drama... ahem

Uuuh, while drawing each page is challenging, I'm coming up with nothing for the next one! Help, Kaeya isn't cooperating with meeee >A< I'll manage somehow though... haha.

Hope you guys are doing well. Take care!

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starsandthorn · 9 months

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diluc standing directly in front of the fucking vase is killing me

#personal stuff #thorn plays genshin #nice story. you used that one last year.#he remembers all the stories kaeya makes up to get wine hasfgjdfhkg #wait he directly mentions the vase. okay. explodes #master diluc grumbles but he doesn't mean it. please come by the winery more often we all miss you very much. explodes #sickly child kaeya Real #adelinde taking care of diluc and kaeya when they were Young young REAL. oh my god #the fact that kaeya only returns to the winery and gets adelinde to cook for him when diluc isn't there #like he feels like he has to do it behind his back because he doesn't feel entirely welcome there. okay. explodes #i'm ILL. just the fact that diluc has no problem with him being there but kaeya thinks he does. can you two be normal. please. for me #head in my fucking hands.#just the emphasis in this hangout on kaeya's kindness #and the fact that he purposely sneaks away from a situation before he can get recognition for it #THE FACT THAT HE ONLY CALLS HIMSELF CREPUS'S SON AND DILUC'S BROTHER WHEN IT REFERS TO BUSINESS OF THE WINERY #rotating kernsing's weinlesefest vacation fic in my head #YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ME ADELINDE LOTS OF PEOPLE CARE ABOUT ME NOW. OKAYYYY #kaeya. i'm ill

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crxwzart · 2 years

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sotoryboarding an animatic this time instead of just jumping in like i did the last 2 (that i never finished)

#diluc and kaeya #kaeya alberich #diluc ragnvindr #crepus ragnvindr #master crepus #genshin impact #kaeya genshin impact #royalty brothers #WIP

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k0shpy · 1 year

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Crepus (and Varka) CC request for Vea since she created such a great dynamic for those two and I'm totally sold 🥰

#genshin impact #crepus ragnvindr #varka #grand master varka #illustration #nudity #my art

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miko-magica · 1 year

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Helpless

♡ Synopsis : In which Kaeya and Diluc never lost their father Crepus and the uncrowned king knight of Mondstat starts to be interested with a certain painter from Liyue.

♡ Note !! : Sorry I need Ragbros and Diluc fluff, It's 12am rn so don't expect anything too good when it comes to words. Diluc in this fic is still a bit like himself now but he's cheery and closer with Kaeya. Ajax (Childe) is your brother because I love him and I think it'd be a funny conversation to have. Crepus is a friendly man in this fic and I can't tell you otherwise, he is a FRIENDLY MAN (I'm a hyv employee fr)

A beautiful Monday morning. Your brother, Ajax decided this time of day would be a good day to have a drink in Mondstat's Angel share. "Ajax, if we were truly related I would question how." You say taking a drink of your Dandelion wine that you both ordered. " Well, I would question why you drink only one glass of this amazing wine Master Crepus here have given us!" Ajax said with a chuckle sharing a kind grin towards the man who returned the favor with a chuckle.

Crepus wasn't really fond of the Fatui himself but you being a big help and a well known painter as well as his associate— he grew fond of your brother. "Well I can't exactly take all the credit, my sons did help me with brewing that drink. It was their idea in fact." He said in a cheery voice, Ajax seemed to be enlightened by this news; He seemed to have gotten the instinct to adopt another sibling. "Ah! Yes I remember seeing a knight with red hair, I don't remember another though?" You say with a smile on your face taking another sip of your wine.

"Ah you've probably seen Kaeya, he doesn't look much like me. The blue haired knight with a Cryo vision. He's a remarkable fighter and though he is quite fond of drinking he's very reliable. Diluc is the one you saw, he's very serious and snarky yet he's really cheerful around his brother. They're basically inseparable!" Crepus replied as the doors of the Tavern opened revealing two tall knights "Good morning Father!" The two said in sync as they walked over to master Crepus. "Ah! Speak of the devils." He chuckled.

Ajax saw the two and never took his eyes off of them, on the other hand.. the boys also had their eyes glued onto your brother. "Hello, you must me Kaeya and Diluc? I'm glad to have finally met you both!" You say in an attempt to break the tension, Diluc turned his head towards you and paused to open his mouth for a moment but he only bit his inner lip and blinked several times while Kaeya snickered. "Hello, you must be the painter our father has been talking about! You're even more stunning than father had warned you to be." He said nudging his brother with a chuckle, you laughed from his statement— a statement your brother seemed to not have appreciated.

"What do you mean by that?" Ajax said putting his drink down and staring Kaeya dead in the eyes "oh! I didn't mean anything like that, apologies I was just teasing." Kaeya chuckled apologetically while Diluc nudged and whispered something to his brother then cleared his throat "Welcome to Mondstat, I heard you were from Liyue? How've you enjoyed your stay so far?" He asked with a smile on his face as he sat down on the barstool next to yours. "It's been great, I enjoy the scenery here a lot. The people of Mondstat are also very welcoming and kind, I'm quite glad I've come here again." You say as you took another drink of your wine which seemed to have never run out.

"Ah.. yes. I see— yes.." Diluc silently says while Crepus gave a little chuckle, as you turned to them you see that Kaeya seemed to have whispered something to him. "Huh? Have I missed something.." You ask with confused eyes, Ajax laughed through his drink while shaking his head ever so slightly almost as if he was mocking you.

— Two weeks

"Kae I don't think you understand! Have you seen their eyes? They're gorgeous— not just their eyes it's- it's them as a person! I- oh my archons what's happening to me." Diluc says catching his breath "Yeah 'luc you told me 'Kae.. this one's mine..' in that tavern when you first met, it's crazy to see the great knight Diluc fonding over someone like this... Wait til' Jean hears about this!" Kaeya said teasingly, while Diluc sat on his chair helplessly. Everytime you looked at Diluc, he started to get lost in your eyes, every small contact with you had him almost melt into a small puddle.

"Kae you can't blame me— they wrote letters ! See-! These letters! Their handwriting- choice of words I- just everything! Do you see!? Kae I can't— what am I compared to them? All I have is my honor and my tolerance for pain! How can I —" Diluc said fumbling over his words while he showed the letters to his dear brother who seemed to have been getting a kick out of his brother's misery "Hm..you're definitely— Ah! HAHAHA! OH DILUC! You're crushing so badly I have to tell father!" He says with an overly happy tone.

"What— no! Kae you can't do that!" The redhead said with a huff but Kaeya seemed to not have listened since now Diluc is watching Crepus walk across the room to you— stone faced you were. By that time he thought 'I'm through' , the nights he received your letters, the time when he'd look into your eyes and he'd drown in them. Crepus said nothing about Diluc liking you but he did hint that he knew you felt the same way.

He was helpless when your smile was as bright as ever, your eyes shining ever more brighter than it ever did. The more he stared the more he felt himself slowly melting and fading away into nothing but liquid. The more he thinks of your beautiful smile the more he falls for you, the more he thinks of what his father could've said that brought you that much joy, the more he succumbs to the gentle feeling of being around you. When you looked back at him he looked away immediately while he grabbed Kaeya's arm and started to chat with a random topic and a bright red face.

— One month later

God, he was drowning in your presence,he finally had the guts to ask you out. You two ate in a fancy restaurant, his whole being was frozen the moment he had a conversation with you going on for hours on end. When he picked you up, when you ate, when he sent you home. You chatted almost endlessly, he wished for it to last forever. Diluc was melting everytime you wrapped your arm around his, everytime he saw his father and brother in the corner of his eye cheering him on. The moment you held his hand to bid goodbye, he was melting inside and each moment he couldn't help but feel so warm that it physically made him weak.

— Two months later

Ajax grew fond of Diluc upon seeing how much weaker he seems when he's with you, how he sees his hands tremble when you hold his hand to guide him, when he sees Diluc's face heat up in a way that it could be hotter than his pyro vision. "Treat them well, I don't want to see them cry." Ajax said patting Diluc's shoulder while Diluc just nodded firmly. Even though his face was straight, he was bursting with joy inside.

— Seven months later

He met your family, Teucer grew fond of Diluc almost immediately, a new side of Diluc was unlocked whenever your siblings came close to him. He wasn't really fond of children but your siblings were too sweet for him to ignore. It's actually really rare to see him like this.

"Your family sure is something, they bring out a side of me I can't really explain. Teucer confides with me and Ajax tried to Fight me." He said with a smile plastered on his face, you can't help but smile and chuckle. This man beside you, he could be yours if you just say so. But do you really have the courage to do so? Teucer was going to go home with Ajax to Snezhnaya tomorrow, you have bigger matters to attend to.

— Half a month later

"REALLY?" Kaeya yelled, it echoed through the whole winery. Crepus and Adelinde hurried up to Diluc's room upon hearing the commotion. They saw Diluc as flustered as ever but this time he's smiling more than he ever had, Kaeya was chuckling and nudging Diluc while small "congratulations" escaped his mouth. "What happened?" Crepus asks, Elzer who followed to see what was happening could be seen behind the two also confused by the matter.

"They're together !" Kaeya exclaimed as the three took a pause and cheered, Diluc was more than embarrassed now. Adelinde asked Diluc to tell her everything while Elzer watched on the sidelines as Diluc stuttered and fumbled. It wasn't over though, Diluc was teased the whole day— it even extended to the next day, Crepus and Kaeya never stopped talking about how red and happy he was to finally be with you. Though he's embarrassed, he seemed to be more than glad to be with you. More than happy to enjoy your touch and your presence everyday.

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