#i like dainsleif he holds many secrets

[hellsitedotcom]

### Genshin Men & How They Kiss ###

Featuring Dainsleif, Il Dottore, Il Capitano, Neuvillette, Wriothesley, Al-Haitham.

warnings: shouldn't be anything too spicy/nsfw. Dottore bites people, do with that what you want.

english isn't my native language! this is going to flop so bad, but I'm bored; bone app the teeth.

DAINSLEIF

He is someone who - in my humble opinion - kisses you with such...devotion, such unwavering and suffocating devotion that it leaves you breathless and stunned even after the 100th kiss.

Dain has his way with words, we all know that, and as mesmerizing as his compliments and confessions can be, so are his kisses; they are like a beautiful, life-changing poem that leaves you aching for more.

He's not too frequent of a kisser, though - I want to think he's somewhat dramatic with his timing for kisses; before depatures, big battles, when you're apart from each other for longer times & greater distances.

Definitely one for goodnight kisses; he's such a gentle lover, I'd say. There's just something about him that makes it hard for me to see him as an aggressive, obsessive, or extremely passionate/intense lover (I hope you know what I mean).

You know those Princess x Knight stories? Where they finally have that first kiss, and it's described like something straight out of a fairytale? That's Dainsleif, basically. Also, definitely someone who kisses your hand/palm.

IL DOTTORE

Oh, he's a freak, alright. My ''aroace Dottore'' headcanons aside, he's...not your ''typical'' guy, I'd say. Well, he's not a romantic, I think we can all agree on that.

Dottore's kisses are most definitely possessive - they aren't there to show love or anything, but to claim - to ''mark his territory'', sorta.

I think he'd see ''kissing'' as an outlet of sorts; I don't necessarily see the ''real'' Dottore as someone who gets frustrated and lets it out on his lover, nor would he be someone to kiss his lover unprovoked, I think. He doesn't necessarily need it.

If we were to talk about a not-so-sociopathic Dottore (alias, a normal human), he wouldn't necessarily strike me as someone who thinks about kissing you much either. He gives me a rather uninterested vibe in that regard; he probably shows his love/devotion in different ways.

Maybe I'm just really biased because of my other headcanon; he just doesn't care about kisses in a romantic sense, that's it. He'll bite you, he'll devour you, but there's nothing more behind it but exerting power...or maybe he just wants to silence you, because your provocations/teasing is getting on his last nerve.

His kisses (I honestly just see him as a biter) are bruising, and the way he holds onto you during that time leaves bruises, too. And, again, not many of these actions stem from love, but possessiveness or to ''make a statement''.

IL CAPITANO

Initially thought was ''Does he even know what a kiss is'', but let's brush past that...anyway, why can I see him somewhere inbetween the likes of Dain & Dottore? lol

He's not much of a kisser, either. Which, uh, soldier and all, I'd say, but then, he is still capable of care and devotion in a way that others never could.

He's devoted in his kisses, and there's a pledge of loyalty behind each kiss, only solidified by their rarity. He swears fealty to you in that way - a firm, classy kiss on the lips; kissing the back of your hand while kneeling in front of you; a lasting kiss on your forehead before he departs.

Again, those kisses are rare and kept secret from the outside, but they exist and they hold such an incredible weight to themselves; they are his greatest show of vulnerability and weakness. Though, he does not view having a lover as a weakness.

As mentioned further above: His kisses are firm, they are lasting. He doesn't just give you quick pecks in passing, no. Each kiss takes its time, and each kiss is there to repeat the message the first one gave ''I swear fealty to you''. They aren't overly passionate, messy, or anything like that.

Definitely not one for many words, and their all pretty cordial and like some devoted rule-abiding knight would talk, lol. Quality Time and Acts of Service are more of his strongsuit.

NEUVILLETTE

I'm a bit torn here, though he certainly is a gentle kisser. On one hand, I want to say it is a ''lack of experience'' in that prospect, that could make him more hesitant and careful. On the other hand, I just feel like regardless of his experience level, he'd be a gentle lover.

He's more frequent in his kisses - he does not mind showing you love, regardless of where you are, though during important meetings (or trials) you'll never find him kissing you; only afterwards, when you've returned to the privacy of his office, he'll drop that mask again.

He'll pour all his emotions into his kisses - including those tragic, painful emotions after certain trials. Yet, his kisses are never hungry or aggressive. They'll still always keep their lightness.

Most of the time, you'll find him kissing your lips or your cheeks. In your sleep, he'll press a kiss to your forehead, and in public he'll often press a kiss to the palm of your hand.

His kisses are the kind to make you giggle, or smile all giddy. They are exciting, in a way. Though rather light and ''brief'', they leave you at a loss every time; like a beautiful dream. Paired with that soft smile of his? They'll have you melting right then and there.

WRIOTHESLEY

I just let out the most concerning ''hehehehe''; anyway, oh boy, I wanna be indulgent here, but I'll try to be as ''realistic'' as possible.

He's...a wildcard, of sorts. Wriothesley can be extremely passionate & hungry when it comes to his lover, but he can also be more classy & gentle about it, depending on different factors.

Now, focus on the more intense parts of Wriothesley. For anyone needing a visual/example; I'm sure there's fics out there where the reader is sparring with Wriothesley. And that's where I get the more intense version of him from.

He's the kind to pin you against a wall and devour your lips, tongue eventually down your throat as he got you at his mercy. He's not holding back with those kisses - he's hungry; hungry for all of you. His kisses aren't necessarily bruising, but they are suffocating; you'll be struggling for air when he is like this.

You'll find him his filled with desire only in private - and often enough there's something needed to trigger this...almost primal?...version of him; yes, this means he'll leave marks, but he'd never intentionally hurt you to get off.

On other occasions, he's more gentle, though that gentleness can sometimes stem from an absence of mind, too. Fleeting kisses on the cheek, barely sparing you a glance as he's too busy with work. His ''apology'' kisses are also the gentle, yet firmer kind. And you'll get them quite frequently, given...everything.

In conclusion, he's definitely capable of being both extremely hungry/intense and being gentle; it really depends on preference, I suppose, but I can absolutely see him being a perfect balance.

AL-HAITHAM

Definitely more on the calmer side; not necessarily ''gentle'' in the way I have described before, but he's not an aggressive/hungry kisser, unless for certain occasions, maybe.

He's so introverted in his voicelines, he's probably the same with a lover; barely any PDA in public, just because he's not a fan of it (you'll maybe get a peck on the cheek or a kiss on the forehead, but just fleeting).

His kisses are...somewhat distant, quite often. He'll kiss you on the lips, but you'll feel like he's not really present while kissing you. He'll also take your hand and kiss it absently whenever you sit beside him while he's studying.

Other times, he's nearly obsessed with kissing you; he'll be kissing you firmly, one kiss lasting minutes before being interrupted by shorter and lighter kisses, and then he'll go back to a firm, passionate kiss. He'll often have you on his lap during those.

Slow, sensual make out sessions. That's what I was looking for, I think. Lots of cuddling, holding you close, tracing his lips over your skin. That's how I see him sometimes.

Can I actually see him be more intense in his kisses? Maybe, but it takes a lot. A lot of pent up frustration, Kaveh getting on his last nerve, some issues with the Akademiya, etc.; and perhaps, if you provoke him on that day, you'll see a more hungry side...Or maybe he just did it to satisfy you for a while, who knows?

Makes me believe that Al-Haitham does not mind being more dominant, more intense, more hungry during make out sessions - he can if it means you'll be happy about it, but he doesn't prefer it, tbh.

[erikatsu]

DANCING AFTER DEATH — dainsleif

✦ SUMMARY: a heathen's holiday is the perfect time to slip away with the man you've been seeing in secret

✧ PAIRING: dainsleif x fem!reader (princess!reader)

✦ WARNINGS: non-explicit [n]sfw. soft & vanilla. more intimate than anything and disgustingly soft. forbidden relationships. royal au. sorta fits bmfd universe but not really. self-ship coded. pet names (elska mín and prinsessa). reader is shorter and has longer hair (as this is catered to myself) otherwise no other physical descriptors.

✧ WC: 2.03k

Music and laughter were muffled by closed doors, a party raging in celebration of Valisblot among other things such as new hope, the ending of the cold season, and remembrance. While Khaenri'ah had no natural light of the sun, the people knew how to build a celebratory bonfire that shined just as bright. 

You hated celebrations. 

There was too much commotion, too many people. You never could quite focus on someone who was talking when there was background noise. It always had you feeling overwhelmed, which would lead to subconsciously tuning out conversations and staring off into space. Sometimes you wondered if people thought you were rude, especially when you would disappear after making your rounds. Maybe they didn't even notice, trying to get the attention of your father– the king. Either way, nobody said anything to you. 

Well, nobody except for your guard, Dainsleif. Then again, that was to be expected. Afterall, he was more than just your guard. He was your best friend, your most trusted confidant, and above all else he was the love of your life. It was why he was always quick to notice when you’d sneak away, coming to find you in the hall that overlooked the city as per usual. 

It was a shame really, that your relationship with him had always been tip toeing and hushed conversations late at night. Being the crown princess of the nation meant you were off limits. Had you been the second born, things would have been different. Instead of spending time with your possible suitors, you spent your time with Dainsleif. 

Surely, those close with both of you knew there was more than what was on the surface– take Halfdan for example. He teased the two of you constantly, even though you always brushed it off by telling him to not speak of such nonsense so openly. Your little brother, who was more interested in fighting than he was into romance, could sense it too. It would come as no surprise if your father also knew. 

“Calling it a night already?” The amusement in his tone brought a small smile to your lips as you stared out towards the villages, hearing cheer and joyous laughter from below.

You let out a sigh as he came up beside you, just barely brushing your shoulder with his own, “You know that I don't do well in group settings like this.”

He turned to look at you, a ghost of a smile tugging at his lips while a certain sadness glinted in his eyes, “I'm well aware. However, a princess must gain the favor of her people and keep it when she ascends the throne.”

You frowned, the thought of your future souring your mood. With what was in store for you, the only place for him was within the guard. He wasn't someone you could openly have or hold, and you knew it wasn't fair to him to keep him by your side forever. What you had must end.

“I do not wish to take the throne,” You admitted, refusing to meet his eyes. “I'm weak when it comes to the art of the sword, I am not brave, and I am far from a socialite. Khaenri'ah deserves better than me at its head. It deserves a ruler who can confidently lead the knights into battle and who can soothe unrest as it arises.”

Dainsleif knew you were fairly reserved– not necessarily timid, just anxious about talking to those you didn't know– and it was true you weren't the best at swordsmanship, but he’d never seen a better archer. When push came to shove, you would be a great leader. You just needed a little faith in yourself.

“I'm going to abdicate the title of crown princess,” you decided at that moment, shocking not just him but yourself as well. “I was not made for this path. I was born into it, and continuing this way doesn't lead to a future where I am happy.”

You didn't give him a chance to ask you to  elaborate further, walking away from him without another word. He followed, quickly catching up and falling into step beside you. Dainsleif should’ve known you had something up your sleeve as he caught a glimpse of a devious smile– sighing as you took off running down the open corridor. 

He chased after you, just like he always did when you were in a playful mood. You always avoided emotional topics, evading them through childish antics. Making him chase you through the halls of the palace was nothing new, which is exactly why he should have seen it coming. 

Your soft laughter filled his ears as you came to a stop, pushing open the large wooden door that led to your quarters. You slipped inside, covering your hand with your mouth to muffle your giggles, heart racing from the adrenaline coursing through you. He wasn't too far behind, walking in just moments later. 

He shook his head, slowly approaching and pulling you in by your waist, “You can't run away from everything, elska mín, including your duties.”

“Foregoing my birthright is not me running from anything,” you assured him, reaching up to gently caress his cheek. “It's me choosing my own happiness over a life of misery.”

He leaned into your touch, eyes closing and soaking in your words. You would give up security, riches, and the throne for him? If you were running head first into the unknown instead of staying in a life where you weren't happy, then that made you braver than you even knew. However, a shred of guilt nagged at the back of his mind.

“I can't ask you to do that for me,” He muttered, slowly looking at you. “Not for me.”

You grinned, leaning up to press your lips against his, “I don't recall you ever asking.”

Dainsleif was unsure if you were actually convincing or if his own feelings and selfish desires overcame any apprehension he felt about your decision. Maybe your kiss also held a little power, reeling him in the rest of the way as if sealing a deal. He didn't hesitate to return your affection, moving his mouth against yours. 

He always seemed to melt into you, almost losing his inhibitions as soon as you touched him. You were intoxicating, all his worries about any trouble the two of you could get into if you two were caught faded away and were replaced with the sensation of lightheadedness and spinning. If he didn't know any better, he'd think you'd used some form of magic to drop his guard and have him forgetting that you were a princess and he was a knight. 

All too soon you pulled away, lightly biting down on your lip before stepping back. You held out your hand, waiting for him to take it before walking him over to the bed. 

He could remember the first time as if it were yesterday. He’d been apprehensive– seeing that only the king's bedchambers were completely private– not wanting anyone to walk by and get curious only to discover what you two were doing. It was one thing to fool around with your guard, but it was completely another for the princess to not remain pure until marriage. 

Now, it barely bothered him in that sense. Drawing the curtains on the canopy bed made it harder to see, and blowing out the candles made it nearly impossible. The only time that happened was if it wasn't late enough, as he hated not being able to see you. 

Despite all the walls he'd put up to keep you from weaseling your way into his heart, you'd had them crashing down to reveal a side of him that nobody got to see. The vulnerable side. The side that a knight couldn't show. Feelings lead to weakness, and if he showed his, it would lead his enemies straight to you. 

Instead of an ironclad grip on the hilt of his sword, his hands could finally be used for gentle touches. They way he lightly ran them over your waist before slowly undoing the strings of your corset– just as he was now– raising goosebumps on your arms and nearly causing a shiver to run down your spine. The mouth that directed orders now softly peppering your skin and lips with tender kisses. He showered you with love through his devotion, making up for the times he couldn't openly hold your hand or kiss your cheek. He always took his time, savoring every moment as if it could replace all the time lost between you two, hands gliding over your body to commit it to memory.  

Somehow, Dainsleif managed to leave you dizzy and weak in the knees just from a simple touch. Time would speed up yet simultaneously slow down, blurring everything together until he brought you back to reality with a delicate kiss. There were instances where you swore you could feel the warmth of a sun you never knew through him– comfort and safety with a single look. To him, you were the moon– elegant and a guiding light in the darkness. Both balancing each other yet fated to be kept apart. 

Perhaps that was why it was so easy to fall for him. 

You remembered a time where you thought you'd never be able to have him, and this very moment proved all those doubts wrong. It gave you the hope that one day, you could see the real sun and show it to him so he would know what he's provided for you. Because for you, there was nobody else and there never would be. 

There is nobody else you'd step down for. There is nobody else you'd completely give yourself to. There is nobody else that you would want to love you– no one who would in the same way he did. 

Even though it was a tightly kept secret, and all the possible consequences of being caught weighed down on your shoulders, it was worth the risk.

It was worth every time you lied with him, just like right now. Hiding away in the canopy bed, the low light barely allowed him to see your face while the two of you became one. It was worth every kiss, every roll of his hips, and every “I love you” that fell from his mouth. If absence made the heart grow fonder, it showed when the two of you were together. 

Getting tangled up in the sheets, forgetting the outside world as if you were the only two who existed. It was as freeing as it was enchanting– to be able to lose yourself in someone you loved. Both of you soaked in every chance you had, memorizing every detail of the other. Like the way your fingers dipped into the skin of his shoulders, how he nibbled on your bottom lip to keep from being too loud, or the way he showered you in kisses after the fact before resting his forehead against yours. 

After calming down and cleaning up, he'd pull you into him– one arm wrapped around you, another running a hand through the tresses of your hair all while you laid your head on his bare chest, tracing patterns into his skin. Comfortable silence fills the room, almost lulling you to sleep even though he'd have to make his exit soon. 

But, before he can even think about sitting up, you do. Turning to look at him, giving a playful pout that he already knows he can't say “no”, you say, “Stay with me tonight.”

“If I'm not at–”

You press a finger to his lips to keep him from talking, “We both know Halfdan will cover for you. Besides, a heathen’s holiday means even most of your subordinates will be hungover in the morning. I'm sure they'll think their missing captain was kind enough to let them recover for the day.” 

He could never deny you. The way his soft chuckle was free of concern as he drew you back into him filled you with excitement. He pressed a small kiss against your lips, “I'll make sure they give their thanks to you, prinsessa.”

TAGS: @dottores @dxlucs @no3tis @suyacho @mxnjiros @aroalbedo

[screamingcrows]

I will die happy if you write Dain 🎲

You rolled 38! "It's not paranoia if they are really out to get you." 💀

Istg if you die I'll personally drag your ass out of the afterlife.

He could see how fatigue had begun to coil around you, every movement more sluggish than the previous. The tip of your sword was quivering, your leather gloves taut over the back of your hand from how hard you gripped the hilt.

Seeing the glistening beads of sweat trickle down your forehead almost made Dainsleif feel remorseful about how hard he'd been pushing you lately.

Almost.

With practiced ease, he sidestepped your swiftly descending blade, refraining from countering lest he risk injuring you. The soft contours of your body were never meant to bear the weight of armor, yet Dainsleif's biggest concern lay with how brightly your eyes shone. Surely, there were already plenty who coveted that radiance.

How he wished you would see nothing but peace when it came time for you to reign.

"Captain, can we please rest for today? You're not even focused," your whine reached his ears just before the sound of your sword clattering to the ground.

Dainsleif saw how you rubbed your hands, wanting desperately to erase every trace of callouses and bruises formed under his watch.

"We will continue for the allocated duration, princess. Vary your swings and use your momentum as I demonstrated earlier, this is a duel, not a drill."

A feeling of dread had haunted Dainsleif for weeks, his eyes always lingering in the corners of the palace, convincing himself no shadows trailed along the stone. It had begun with the odd withdrawal of his brother, yet he knew better than to let a single act incite panic. This was hardly the first time there had been disagreements or secrets between the two.

Somehow, this felt different.

His eyes flickered to you, repressing a faint tug at his lips upon being met with a petulant expression as you adjusted the sword in your hand.

"My time would be better spent in the library Dain, I'm no good at this."

"We practice to improve."

With a sigh, he parried your foolhardy jab.

"It's not like war is at our door, besides, I have you to look out for me."

"Being able to defend yourself is never wasted, if anything was to happen-"

A downward slash, easily dodged with your lack of reach. What made him raise an eyebrow was the exasperation in your voice as you interrupted him.

"You're always so paranoid, people are happy here."

He hardly had time to consider his words, speaking them more to himself than you.

"It is not paranoia if people really are out to get you."

It had been spoken so softly, words barely formed in his mind where they should have been confined to. He should have screamed it for all to hear. Perhaps then, things could have been different.

Rarely did he look at the sky, what reason did he have when he yearned to bury himself again, freed from the oppressive stares above. His only solace was knowing you'd fallen before the curse had taken hold.

After so many years, he'd come to accept that his failure to protect you in the initial chaos was the only blessing he would receive from this world.

[mehiwilldoitlater]

The crossover was 👌👌👌 delicioso~~

Imagine even the autobots can see the signs of the reader being something more than just a human, Teyvat itself helping the reader, caring for them like it had a mind of its own,protecting them with love and kindness. But the people of Teyvat are blinded by their own beliefs.

The autobots realise how dangerous this world can be, powerful elemental creatures or mutations across the land (But strangely enough they seem to protect the reader), Adepti searching for the "impostor", demons and the remains of defeated gods contaminating the land, vision holders being capable of defeat gods (Beisht and Osial). This humans may seem weak and primitive, but they are far from that. The autobots learned that they shouldn't underestimate someone for their size or appearance.

((I'm so happy, i've made something that i love a lot AND PEOPLE LIKE IT!))

There are some signs! Some inside that only a few can see, and others that must be noticed! 

Ratchet may not have been an organics expert, but he knew that golden blood, and we are not talking about yellowish blood ,but pure gold,is not a normal sign. And what about those incredible regenerative abilities? There is something off with you, and he makes it clear to Prime in the moments that he notices those strange details. But the Autobot leader did have a few ideas.

The Matrix of the Leadership, direct contact with their own creator god, Primus, seems like it's able to perceive you, like sensing something familiar, like an old friend. Only Optimus was able to sense it, a change inside the relic. You're not an impostor, and the people of that planet are making a big mistake.

By helping your saviors, the Autobot, Teyvat, is helping you. That is what the leader thought when he saw the big storm that started to form around the area of the ARC. An unbreakable wall made of wind, ice, and dust that even the Archons could not stop or pass, but never damage the precious base of the cybertronian. Not only that, creatures that Teletran1 had once catalogued as aggressive and dangerous had started to come, helping the Autobots by repairing their ship or gaining what they needed in order to gain energy! They even team up against new enemies!

Of course, they all knew that it wouldn't be that easy, you all knew that.

Everyday, a new Autobot came back to their base heavily wounded, maybe by some ice, or magic that they couldn't understand, or by a weapon that they underestimated. You helped how much you could, by using your new found power by curing them , helping them gather as much information as they could, but it wasn't easy. That world was dangerous for them as much as it was for you, and what Prime feared the most was coming true.

But no hope was lost. For every enemy that they had to fight, a new ally and friend were made on Teyvat.

People that had read the sign of their home, like a Kazuha that knew how to hear the wind whispering to him about you, or like Xiao that felt the Karmic debt dissipate a little by little every second that he passed near you, or Albedo that had decided to investigate and find out the origins of those strange phenomena, taking Klee by his side to the ARC.

Or the ones that ignored the signs but couldn't ignore the cruelty against an innocent, like Beidou, who now uses all the strength she had to gather all the supplies that the Autobots and their allies needed, or Diluc , who decided to take a risk and became an informer for them, or like Kaeya, who, as an insider of the Knight of Favonious, helps by giving them with his brother enough information that he can hold. Or the Kamisato siblings and Thoma, who use their social skills in order to create a path of peace for negotiations!

The Traveler and Paimon too had became a good assets for you all, helping all of you as much as they can.

Or even the mysterious Dainsleif , who acts as your protector and still keeps so many secrets from you and your friends.

Once, Optimus said:

"The road to peace is long and full of peril, but now all of us have demonstrated that we can obtain it by working together! There is more than meets the eyes in all of us."

[teyvats-worst-hero]

Awah, my thoughts on Dainsleif aren’t particularly coherent @kitrinafalcon, but here they are anyway -//-”

So I made an OC a short while ago based on the same principle theory I apply to Dain: The idea that ley lines contain the memories of the world, and thus counteract memory loss and general mortal things. The Abyss Order uses them for something at least, as seen by the ley line branches that abyss mages drop. Someone came up with this before me and I don’t remember who. Now look at Painsleif.

Man’s a bough keeper. As in, he keeps the boughs of a tree. Some sort of ley line tree beedad. And this bitch? Know too many things. Eternal suffering and whatnot. Likes holding his memories in blue and white plants, but the tree is clearly second to Inteyvats.

Wait, how many plants are directly connected to memory and lore? There’s dandelions, roses for secrets, trees…. trees….

Oh no I’m getting distracted by my TEYVAT TREE THEORIES that I’m dying to mention get back on topic get back on topic

Dain needs to take a chill pill, much like Pierro. Pierro is all “Fuck the sages, their superiority complex is ruining the world” and Dain is all “Fuck the abyss order, their superioh my god fucking wait a fucking minute here-

DAIN PIERRO STORY PARALLELS REAL?????

[delusionaid]

@reginrokkr sent: "You're not going to go away no matter what I do, are you?" (for Kaeya!)

The Black Castle - a place of many a ballad sung in Mondstadt and even more ghost stories told around campfires by those brave enough. It is indeed an area worth its bad reputation; more than a few have ventured there and gone missing to either never be found again or reappear in another part of Mondstadt with no recollection of their trip to the ruins. --At least, that's what Kaeya would have you believe, if you were to ask.

The ruins are as old as memory but no secret or treasure they might hold has tempted any of the young adventurers in the land of the Anemo Archon in recent times. If the manifold tales of horror and the very real dangers awaiting there aren't enough to dissuade even the bravest of heart, the Ordo's strict ban on expeditions there might. As one of the last decisions made by the Grand Master before his departure it is one the Knights strive to uphold - which, of course, means that on occasion one must check if any innocent citizen has found their way here..

Besides, what is one more secret to keep?

And how curious that of all days Kaeya could have chosen to pay a visit to this accursed place it is today that he's not the only one with that idea. Some encounters simply seem too convenient to not be fated somehow. Their last conversation ended strangely but not on bad terms, which leaves the Captain carefully optimistic. Dainsleif made no great secret out of his mistrust but some secrets can be found even in the things left unsaid.

Kaeya's met with an attitude not unlike last time - Dainsleif's MO perhaps - and like last time it does not unsettle him. It's clear the strange knight intends to descend into the ruins and Kaeya doesn't hesitate to offer his company. The weak protest he's met with brings a smile to his features. If nothing else, Dainsleif is good at reading him. "I'm not that easily scared off by creepy ruins and the promise of monsters and low-lives lingering about," he says good-naturedly. "Why not partner up since we have the same destination? Unless.. you don't trust an Alberich enough to turn your back?" he adds, raising his hands in a questioning pose, the smile still bright on his face but something changing in his gaze.

[windywhispers]

When Dainsleif's collected miscellany gets released is he gonna be narrating his own ??? 🤔

[plagued-melodies]

Genshin men finding out their s/o is a former god + sort of general dating headcanons

Xiao ⋄ Dainsleif ⋄ Venti ⋄ Zhongli ⋄ Scaramouche ⋄ Childe ⋄ Kazuha ⋄ Itto

A/N - nothing but pure fluff (and a dash of angst but shhh that's a surprise tool for later), first time writing something in this format, and just wanted to experiment a bit. The reader is G/N for each character ^^ SUPER long post btw sorry. If you want any other Genshin men or even women please let me know ^^. I tried keeping to gender-neutral pronouns and descriptions but if I messed up lmk!

Content warnings: Cursing and a bit of angst but nothing too bad and talks about marriage with Zhongli, Childe, and Venti

Xiao - The Vigilant Yaksha

It took a long time for you two to enter an official romantic relationship.

Not a fan of pet names but sometimes calls you his Lotus Flower <3

not only because Xiao was scared of hurting you, an otherwise beacon of light in his karmic fog, but because he believed that falling for a mortal would be nothing less than foolish.

That didn't stop Xiao's aching heart each time you came around keeping a close watchful eye on you though. Something about you just drew himself to you, almost as though some divine presence had urged him forward.

At least that was his excuse. Yeah no, don't listen to his protests, he's just head over heels and can't admit it without turning a bright shade of red.

so when you finally got past his tough-guy exterior and came face to face with a sincere, kind, and caring interior that could only look at you with such adoring eyes, you practically melted in each other's hold.

Xiao never took your relationship for granted, he believed that one day you'd succumb to your own mortality and that he should embrace and cherish every moment possible while he still has the chance.

so imagine his surprise and utter shock when he finds out you won't die?? Like this man was not prepared for this conversation, let alone being told you're a fricking god????

Xiao can't say he's not happy in some form. You'll have all the time in the world till erosion do you part. Not to say he isn't curious though, seeing as he has no recollection of your presence or mention during the archon war.

In short, you just didn't care. You had your own people to consider and didn't want to be tied to Celestia, however, with your people having long been gone (through natural circumstances) for many years, you took to traveling the nations.

Not much else changes really, with both of you being immortal Xiao is a bit more willing to be physically affectionate, knowing his karmic debt won't interfere much with your own physical well-being and he's become a lot more in need of things like hugs, hand-holding, and even small kisses when he feels anxious.

"I know you can take care of yourself but I still worry about you. You may be divine but you still have a physical body to care for... I can't always stand back while you throw yourself into danger you know..."

Dainsleif - Twilight Sword

Dainsleif has been alive for many, many years. Having long since accepted his cursed fate.

He's also not a fan of pet names but indulges in it when you're alone. He calls you sunbeam <3 He's often reminded of how you constantly remind him of the sun he once saw for the first time 500 years ago, only this time it's an ever-present breath of fresh air.

Similarly to Xiao, it will take a long time for him to accept that he's allowed to love and be loved. He believe that keeping to himself and fighting the abyss order alone was best.

But Celestia Damn it, you somehow squirmed into his life and he'd be damned if he let you squirm out as quickly. This man LOVES you okay? Like he'd fight an entire group of feral abyss heralds to make sure you're safe <3

The guilt of keeping this massive secret from Dain began to eat away at you as time went on as you are perfectly aware of his distrust in the Archons and just gods in general. How on earth were you supposed to tell him?! You didn't want to make him distrust you or see you as a threat, anything but that, please!

You.were.panicking

Of course, with Dain being the attentive lover he is and someone who's able to catch on to the subtlest of difference and totally not you becoming visibly anxious these changes in your demeanor don't go unnoticed and he urges you to open up to him.

I mean, it's only fair, right? You come strolling into his life and break down his barriers and make him feel things, so it'd only be right for you to confide in him with your worries - if you wanted to I mean that's your choice and he understands that. It'd be nice though.

With a heavy heart, and a nervous knot making its way into the pit of your stomach, you come clean to the poor knight.

Dainsleif is... surprised to say the least.

Out of everything to be told, being told your lover is a god was not one of them. Far from it actually.

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He doesn't have an adverse reaction, he's just... wow how to even describe this feeling. He isn't disgusted or immediately put off by this fact. in fact, he's probably the more elated one between the two of you at that moment.

Dainsleif long since accepted that one day, after you're long gone, he'd be happy with the memories you gave him and that he would make his priority while you were here.

Not that this no longer made you a priority, but this made something in Dain snap like the rope holding himself together over a coursing river had suddenly torn.

He's been alone for so long, spent many nights with you next to him pondering whether or not he could handle your death. He's practically sobbing in relief when it hits him. He's not alone. He's finally not alone and the love of his life, of his eternity, will be there.

Dainsleif doesn't mind and even uses your divinity as an excuse to dote on you and do things for you that you are perfectly capable of doing at times.

Can't reach something? Don't fret he's on it. Carrying something that's a bit too heavy? What on earth were you thinking?! he's right there for a reason here let him get that for you, no longer your issue!

Dain only does this to tease you or make you flustered though, he only distrusted the main gods, Rex Lapis, Barbatos, etc. Those who would've been tied to Celestia more or less.

He loves you so so much <3

"Sunbeam, waking up next to you every day will never be a sight I grow tired of. I promise to try and be worthy enough for your grace..."

Venti - Anemo archon and Singer of Skyward Sonnets

Venti took a liking to you almost immediately, and boy did he fall hard for you quickly.

Calls you windblume (i know super original) <3

Literally, just you smiling at him as you tenderly helped him clean up from his drunken state and he was already planning your guys' future wedding.

I like to think Venti lives in the moment and doesn't fret much.

Yes, he's experienced great loss before and understands he is immortal, but he doesn't think he should allow that to impede his present and wants to live his life to the fullest.

And by fullest I mean drinking, singing, and trying to romance you bard style.

It works. somehow.

Don't ask him, Venti doesn't even know.

But Venti loves you nonetheless. Of course, he writes songs and ballads about you all the time. Everyone in Mondstadt, or just anyone who'll listen knows about how much he loves you and how lucky he is that you're his lover! HIS lover oh my Celestia he's getting all flustered thinking about it.

So telling him you were (technically) a former god wasn't something you were particularly nervous about.

I mean you still were a god, just weren't all too keen on being worshipped as such. And you were sure Venti felt the same way.

You were sure he'd be happy, and that it wouldn't really change things seeing as he was a god himself. You were right..... and wrong.

Venti was happy and static, yes, but it changed everything for him. Wondering how in Teyvat he never heard of you before and how it's just preposterous he didn't meet you sooner.

Most of his ballads now describe you as 'heavenly' and how you're "a gift sent from fate to be with him and to be together for all of eternity"

(inspired by someone else's headcanon) Venti would 100% try to change the books to at least include you and him falling in love, or at least make sure the wind spread the message <3

"Hey Windblume, have you heard my latest ballad on the untold story of how Barbatos fell in love with a serene god? No? Would you like to I was sure to make it as accurate as possible~ Ehehe"

Zhongli - Geo archon and God of Contracts

He's also suffered great loss in his life and is similar to Venti in terms of moving on. He resigned from his title of Geo Archon because he knew erosion would come for him too and he simply wanted to live.

So when this absolute blessing of an individual that is you waltz into his life as gracefully as ever (you accidentally spilled soup onto him while walking in the plaza with a to-go order

Though I wouldn't say planning your wedding fall for you, he's definitely imagining how you'd look as his lawfully wedded spouse in the far future.

Zhongli does often wonder at night if what he's doing is best, but then he sees the way your sleeping figure rests beside him and all his doubts are quelled right then.

He uses pet names gingerly, so nonchalantly and it kills you every time because he says them as easily as your name.

He loves using the name Chili for you since the soup you spilled on him had lots of chilis in it

Zhongli is a lot more slow-paced than Venti but a lot faster than Dain or Xiao (not that being slow or fast is bad tho <3). He's a true gentleman and wants nothing but the best for you!

Doesn't know that you know that he's a god himself, wants to wait a bit to tell you.

When he does tell you, that's when you decide to tell him. I mean, makes sense right? Kill two birds with one stone. Which was easier said than done.

When he told you he was an absolute stuttering mess at a loss for words on how to tell you. What if you left him? What if you wanted someone who would grow old with you? What if you felt inadequate?

Zhongli didn't mean to ramble he truly didn't, but the moment he opened his mouth he just couldn't stop but his words are cut short by a quick peck on his lips and the soft look in your eyes. You finally let him in on your own secret, just as nervous as he was but just as happy.

He's relieved, not as openly ecstatic as some others but he can feel a great burden lifted off his shoulders and it shows.

He's still in the mindset of "live in the present, thrive for the future" mindset but he at least has the knowledge that you'll be with him for it all.

Similar to Venti and Dain, Zhongli often uses your divinity to absolutely coddle you in private. During moments of pure domestic intimacy while you two sway to a slow song in your shared home.

"Good evening my dear, would you care to tell me of your day around the harbor over a glass of wine? I would want nothing more than to hear your voice fill my ears"

Scaramouche Kunikuzushi - The Balladeer

You've known him for a while, in passing. You weren't a part of the Fatui but instead were more or less someone the Tsaritsa would allow to come around (much to the confusion of the others)

Scaramouche was cruel, hostile, and only ever tolerated you. Knowing that your relationship with the Tsaritsa eld him back.

However, you slowly crept into his mind like a leech, and what went from disdain for you to being an absolute puppy in your presence.

Scara can't explain it, you just had this calming effect on him that he just fell to his knees for you (he was drunk and tired after a Fatui event, you were simply there to make sure he didn't get himself hurt but he refuses to acknowledge that and just lovingly says you bewitched him somehow <3)

must say that despite his tough exterior, when you unravel him he's unraveled for you and for you only. He's a lot softer and calmer around you and makes an effort to not hurt you, physically or emotionally.

melts at you calling him Kuni or just any nickname really, he can't muster up the courage to call you any nicknames

He's especially soft when he gains the gnosis and is now on the run. Not that he wanted you to follow him but you insisted.

After a while, he told you of his origins and his disdain for the archons as well, though you weren't as nervous about telling him of your godhood.

When you do, however, he doesn't believe you, it takes a lot of convincing but you finally get it through to him and it all starts making more sense.

Scaramouche is not particularly one way or the other, he is silently ecstatic you're immortal with him but wouldn't make a big deal of it, except when he's going out of his way to fluster you which is a lot harder since if you were ever in a relationship with this man you'd probably be a lot harder to fluster.

Isn't the best when it comes to words but will proudly show you how much he loves you and will state that only someone like you would be worthy of him when in reality he's constantly on edge about if you want someone worthier than him because boy does he have some abandonment issues.

Does go out of his way to make sure you're comfortable and will try to find any information on your impact as a god, no matter your protests about it being in the past.

"Well of course you'd love me, the divine are more likely worthy of the divine! Wait- no that doesn't mean I wouldn't love you if you weren't! I was just stating how it made more sense you- erghh I hate how much I love you at times..." (he secretly loves your teasing though don't worry)

Ajax Tartaglia - Codename: Childe and Foul Legacy

He's smitten for you, an absolute flirt, a real rapscallion of a player with your heart.... well more accurately you're the real rapscallion because you play him like a fiddle and he loves it

Does not matter if he knows you're a god or not, the moment you're in a relationship with him, he will absolutely worship you in every sense and spoil you like you're back to your glory days once more.

Because of his delusion and job he may have a shorter life span, this often puts a tear into your relationship for a bit, much to his confusion.

Tartaglia daydreams out loud to you CONSTANTLY. Often talking about your future and how he hopes to be wedded to you and have a small family, he adores you.

LOVES LOVES LOVES nicknames, will call you anything and everything!

His siblings love you just as much and he loves watching you play with them. Because you two live together their able to come around a lot more often even if he indulges himself like a workaholic and does not worry for his siblings' safety.

You know Tartaglia won't react badly, but it still makes you nervous about how he may react. You're worried that he'd want someone mortal and not someone eternal, someone who he knew would outlive him unnaturally as opposed to his profession.

You put on a suave act and confidently come clean minus the fact you're shaking like a leaf on the brink of tears and he melts.

uses every opportunity to use it to fluster you, he doesn't mind really he loves it because let's be real, he's a complete softie for his badass partner <3

Will now worship even worse, calling you every name in the book of how you were revered and will continue to use his position as Harbinger to get more info on you because Celestia damn it you deserve it.

You both equally worship one another, constantly complimenting and spoiling one another in lavish ways and daydreaming with one another.

He'd been hesitant about making you a sparring partner before because he was afraid of scaring you off or hurting you but now he's practically on his knees begging for you to fight him.

you don't use your divine powers often to fight but the first time Childe sees you do so he's awestruck and hyped up begging to have you use that against him in your next sparring match because it's so unfair that some scoundrels get to experience it but he doesn't, your lover, your future husband no less T^T how could you?

"Come on, please?! I promise I won't get hurt I just want to experience it once just once! Why do they get to and I don't? No, I don't care that they're now just corpses I know you wouldn't hurt me <3"

Kaedehara Kazuha - The Wondering Samurai

You're soft for him, and the fact he has such a soothing voice and calming aura doesn't quell that either.

It didn't take too long for you two to become close and practically a couple already.

Kazuha writing poem after poem about his 'very close friend' really started getting on Beidou's (loving) nerve because holy shit he would not shut up about you.

"Y/N this" and 'Y/N that" and "Y/N is a divine presence in my world" Beidou is ready to sew her ears shut (don't listen to her, she's just as bad about Ninnguang)

He also uses LOTS of nicknames, but like... you can't tell if they're nicknames because he'll use his poetic language to absolutely fluster you into a state of "are you describing me or-???"

I don't think he's not aware, probably something about the wind speaking to him about how, long after you're together, you are of divine origin.

bro really tries to come out to you about how you're a god, er well about how he knows you're a god instead of the other way around. Will literally use any example to let you know that he knows.

"My the weather here is quite beautiful despite the thundering storms earlier, what an odd occurrence my dear, its almost as if the divine themselves are present" 👁👁

Yeah Kazu, weird right...

When you do tell him, he doesn't change all that much. he makes some corny (but loving) poems about how he just knew you were an angel from the very moment he met you.

He understands that idea of mortality better than everyone else, and he often worries that you may begin to overthink your own immortality.

Loves that you treasure every moment with him just as he does with you <3

"Oh? Do you wish to tell me something of great importance? What are you nervous about? There's no need to fret. Ah well, I'm not sure what you can tell that the wind itself hasn't done so already. Still, I appreciate that you trust me enough to include me as much as you have."

Arataki Itto - The One and Oni

Let's be real here I dont think he'd really care.

Not in a way that's like dismissive or that he's not interested in you or your former life as a god.

No, it's more or less he just doesn't see you as someone to treat differently because of who you once were

You and Shinobu are super close too. She and Itto, although not related, act very much like siblings and when you first joined the gang it was Shinobu who helped you get acquainted and fit in with the group.

Being someone who didn't have much close family growing up (be it that you and your siblings are distant or you're an only child with distant or no parents), it was definitely a jarring experience to suddenly have such a close group like the gang.

While the members of the gang themselves acted like a family, you found that. even before you revealed your former identity, you were treated... differently.

The gang treated you super kindly and you still felt like you were a part of their family. It was actually Itto and Shinobu who began to act strange. Mostly Itto with him looking at you as though he's trying to compare you based on a memory of something else alone.

Turns out you weren't entirely underground with your former..... escapades as much as you thought

Turns out scholars and researchers are VERY much aware that this former god is still around since a recent spike in divine affairs had started discussions around mortal-acting gods. Oh if only they knew of a certain Liyue consultant~ *sigh*

You didn't realize this and still hold a mortal form very similar looking to your previous form, not that you would have changed it by much. That shit takes too much time honestly.

One of these scholars had begun to ask around the city and gang noticing the resemblance between some traveling merchant and some god?

Shinobu immediately began to connect the dots not too long after you joined and Itto, being her honorary brother and who was practically whipped for you the moment you joined, was included in her speculations.

The confrontation was awkward, to say the least.

Shinobu was trying to be more smooth about it while Itto was being blunt

They honestly don't think of you as anything more or less than what they know you as, Teyvat no longer relies so heavily on gods that aren't Archons and is moving past a time of the gods. Especially over a god who had no desire to be revered by mortals.

Itto comes up with the strangest nicknames.

Motherfucker once called you a Sea Ganoderma (lovingly)

you don't mind. You know he means well.

He likes to refer to you as his "One and Oni darling" and spends every moment he can to make sure you know how much he loves you.

overall soft vibes and you wouldn't trade it for the world.

If you want a part two, please request some characters or even prompts you guys have! Will make a post detailing what I will write for and what I will not write for :)

[versadies]

may the places guide you to my yearning [ 7k milestone prompt event ! ]

INTRODUCTION !

make way as the penpal service officially becomes worldwide! come join us as we go on an adventure to many destinations and explore the unknown!

GUIDELINES !

please follow the guidelines to have a smooth journey and understand a few things about this prompt event. if you understand the terms, you may proceed to the prompt list and ask away! (if otherwise, feel free to send me an ask/message/etc. for clarifications!)

characters available: diluc, kaeya, albedo, venti, zhongli, tartaglia, xiao, thoma, itto, gorou, scaramouche, ayato, kazuha, capitano, pantalone, dainsleif, jean, lisa, beidou, ningguang, ganyu, raiden shogun, and yae miko

REQUESTS ARE NOW CLOSED

please follow this format for your ask: (character) + (prompt-1) + (prompt-2) + (genre) + (format) + (optional/extra/etc.)

please submit 1 character (or more if you want the other character to serve as a love rival/etc.) + 1 prompt + 1-3 dialogue prompt/s per request. (you can submit another request that contains a different character and prompt)

regarding capitano and pantalone, there's a high chance that they'll be ooc (out of character) due to how there's not much to know about them as of this moment so please don't put any high expectations !!

please do not request nsfw content + characters who aren’t a part of the list. your request will be immediately ignored and deleted.

please refrain yourselves from mentioning the physical appearance and gender of reader in your request because i’d like to keep the reader as gender-neutral and appearance-neutral.

understand that there’s a chance that your request won’t be made due to my limit of accepting prompt requests. you’d most likely get ur request accepted if you have an idea/plot in mind for ur request (even if you don’t have a plot in mind, it’s alright since youll probably be accepted if the limit isnt too much for me!)

CHARACTERS !

kaeya alberich

diluc ragnvindr

jean gunnhildr

eula lawrence

lisa minci

albedo kreideprinz

venti

zhongli

xiao

beidou

ningguang

ganyu

thoma

kamisato ayato

arataki itto

kaedehara kazuha

gorou

scaramouche

raiden shogun

yae miko

tartaglia

capitano

pantalone

dainsleif

PROMPTS ! — 1

avidya forest - idol au

feiyun slope - bodyguard au

haar islands - streamer au

brightcrown mountains - post-apocalypse au

starfell valley - roommate au

windwail highland - neighbors au

galesong hill - coffee shop au

windrise - secret relationship au

sal terrae - single parent x single parent au

wangshu inn - royal au

dihua marsh - ruler x knight au

guili plains - hero x villain au

sea of clouds - soulmate au (specify which kind of soulmate au you want)

yanshang teahouse - fake dating au

inazuma city - android au

watatsumi island - internet friends au

evernight temple - flower shop au

grand narukami shrine - police x criminal au

ritou - vampire au

fort hiraumi - assassin/spy x target au

PROMPTS ! — 2

“you deserve better than me."

"...stay with me?"

"here, let me hold that for you."

"let. them. go."

"___ loves you, you know? he's/she's/they're just afraid of admitting it."

"shut up okay? i'm getting you out of here, we're going home."

"you mean more to me than you will ever know."

"ugh just get married already."

"but i love you, ___. it's you i want, not them."

"say it again." "...i love you."

"get away from me."

"tell me where it hurts."

"how long have you felt like this?"

"i don't like the way they're looking at you."

"is this a date?" / "are you trying to ask me out?"

"can i kiss you?"

"i like the sound of that."

"my family thinks we're dating."

"i'd do anything for you."

"they have no idea what they're missing."

WILD CARD! feel free to add a dialogue prompt that isn't a part of the list you want me to write for your request!

GENRE ! (can be 2 or less)

morning - fluff

night - angst

dawn - comfort

dusk - yandere

FORMAT !

sunny - drabbles (500+ words)

cloudy - hc / bulleted format

rainy - longfic (2k-3k+ words)

windy - songfic

once again, tysm for the wonderful milestone! i'm glad to have fellow comrades like you guys who enjoy my work. have a good day <33 !!

[glazelilyy]

in your arms

request from anon - "Can i request cuddling hcs for Kaeya? If its possible as some sort of aftercare but if not then just general is alright too (＾∇＾)ﾉ♪"

a/n - hi hi anon! i decided to stick with just general for this since it could probably be applied in an aftercare sense as well based on your interpretation :) i threw xiao, scara, and dain in here for the heck of it too (first time writing for dain and scara so i hope it went well eeee). i hope you enjoy because i enjoyed writing this!! (reposting this bc i was a big dum dum and made it not show up in the tags)

pairings (separately) - kaeya alberich, xiao, scaramouche, dainsleif x gender neutral reader

word count - 2751

genre - fluff

format - headcanons + blurbs

warnings - skinship

summary - cuddling headcanons for my fav cavalry captain, an emo adeptus, my fav harbinger, and dain my beloved <3

content under the cut!

oooo one big cuddle bug

but it’s not like that at first

i’ve said this before but a lot of what kaeya does is cold and calculated

he’s not necessarily a cold person, rather it’s that he knows how to extract exactly what he wants out of someone

and to do that, he’s gotta perfect every single move he makes, every syllable and tone that comes out of his mouth, and every glint in his eye

so at first, his moves are calculated in a way that he knows will have you swooning

it’s not until you allow him to lay his head on your chest and wrap your arms around his shoulders that he realizes what he’s been missing out on

you may need to remind him that you ask nothing of him, no secret information or critical knowledge for him to drag out from you, that all you ask for is his unwavering love

there’s no need for him to think critically about which of his movements would be most beneficial, all he has to do his open his arms and allow you to embrace him

and it’ll take him a while to realize that, but once he does you might never leave his arms again

going back to the beginning: one BIIIIIG cuddle bug

practically never leaves your side and will always indulge you if you want hugs

loves to hug you from behind and walk around like that

many times you’ve shown up to your commissions with the love-sick cavalry captain stuck onto your back with his hands around your waist

in the comforts of your home, kaeya adores when you sit on his lap and rest your ear above his heart

reversely: he loves listening to your heartbeat, it sounds like pure, sweet music to his ears

peppers your face with kisses while you cuddle, any skin that’s available will be skin that his lips have had contact with (though he favors your neck, nose, and [obviously] lips the most)

he absolutely cannot sleep if you aren’t tucked away in his arms safe from the world in his embrace

on days when rain pours from the heavens or snow decides to grace the lands, he’ll dig around for his largest, softest, and warmest duvet, beckon you close and sit in front of the fireplace with you snug in his lap with his arms around your waist while the two of you laugh over fond memories and kaeya’s ridiculous ghost stories

his body is slightly cold, but he warms up after you spend a bit of time in his arms

when things get hard, too hard for kaeya to handle, he’ll seek out your warmth and cling to your shirt like his life depends on his

usually kaeya is the one holding you, but on days where he struggles with himself, he burrows deepers into your arms and listens to the steady beat of your heart to ground himself back in reality

kaeya loves to hold your face in his hands while you’re cuddling and tease you when you get embarrassed

but if you do the same to him, and call him “handsome” or “gorgeous”, congrats! you’re the first person to have him at a loss for words and a babbling, stuttering mess!

cuddling to kaeya is like a drug and he can’t get enough of it :)

“what...what did you say?”

you couldn’t stop the cheeky smile from spreading across your face even if you wanted to, “i said, you’re gorgeous, kaeya.”

you held his face like a gentle vase and brushed aside the stray locks that dangled in front of his visible, single, lilac eye. his usual constructed features had gone slack from shock you supposed, the usual neverending movements of his jaw had ceased in favor to hang loosely from his face. the soft pad of your thumb ran over his bottom lip as if to bring him back to reality.

“what’s wrong? cat got your tongue?” paired with a giggle, your voice seemed to permeate his dazed state. from your place on his lap, his sturdy arms drew you flush against his chest and held your head over his hammering heart.

“the things you do to me, doll...i hope you know you’re not leaving my arms.” a content sigh escaped your lips as you leaned in gratefully towards his gentle touch.

“that implies that i would ever want to leave.”

“well then, you’ll have to suffer the wrath of my terrible ghost stories in exchange for flustering me like that!”

you dramatically placed the back of your hand over your forehead and gasped, “oh my! so terrible, what a ludicrous punishment!”

his laugh rumbled heavily against your ear, “thank you.” he whispered against the searing skin of your exposed neck. you weren’t sure if you were meant to hear his strained murmur, but nevertheless you indulged him as he drew you even closer to his body and placed a frenzy of kisses all over your face in tune to your giggles.

it’ll take lots and lots and LOTS of convincing

for xiao to even be near you in an intimate matter

it’s not that he doesn’t want to, in fact there’s nothing more he’d like to do that be within your arms or have you within his own

the problem for him is that his fears of the karmic debt that run through his veins eat him up alive at the thought of harm befalling you because of it

your safety is his number one priority and he’s ever so fearful of jeopardizing it

however, you can convince him by wearing the protective adepti amulets he makes for you and cleansing yourself daily

then, and only then, might he let you hold him

the first time he takes you into his arms, it’s a revolutionary feeling

he’s committed so many atrocious acts in his mind, and something as simple as a hug baffles him beyond comprehension

it’s warm, fluffy, and nothing like the feel of his cool, steel spear in his hands that drips with blood

he likens it to his days of eating dreams or slipping almond tofu past his lips on clear, summer nights when the breeze was gentle and calm

did i say touch starved? yeah he’s touch starved

since his favorite relaxing spot his on the railing of wangshu inn, he prefers when he sits on the railing with you in front and his arms secure and tight around your body: both to prevent your fall and to be close to you

once he’s gotten a taste for holding you in his arms, xiao is nearly insatiable, though you might never know

everytime he sees you, he’s always itching to take you away and sit with you in his arms for hours, just letting your body mould to his

when you propose the idea of having him be the little spoon, he’s hesitant to be in such a vulnerable position

but one he tries it, he’s practically in heaven

never before has he felt this warm, protected, and loved

i can see xiao favoring being the one cuddled but not openly admit to it

you’ll definitely have to take matters into your own hands, and by “matters” i mean xiao himself

his favorite cuddling position is when your chin is planted firmly on his head and the palm of your hand strokes up and down his back

adepti don’t need sleep but it sends him right to dream land

his body is rigid and strong but he melts like putty in your arms

“long day?” the tip of your nose pokes over the creased edges of an old novel as you watch xiao part with the leather gloves on his hands.

“nothing for you to concern yourself with, mortal.” though his words were harsh, his voice was no softer than a pillow. you understood him better than anyone else.

“come here,” you set your book down and opened your arms from your seat on the bed, “you look exhausted. come recharge!”

at first he dismissed your teasing glint, but found himself in your arms within the minute, nose nuzzled snugly into the crook of your neck.

“doesn’t that feel better?” you cooed, tucking behind stray strands of his silky hair. he merely mumbled out a response, something along the lines of “be quiet human”, and heaved a soft breath onto your skin.

you knew he wasn’t going to be moving anytime soon.

scaramouche will flat out turn you down if you express your desire to cuddle at first

why? he hasn’t got time to waste on “stupid little acts of romance”

the most he does as a partner in the beginning is not yell at you, and sometimes pats your head (though it feels more condescending than it does endearing)

eventually, with enough patience, scaramouche will find himself unable to avoid the thought of having your body fitted against his

when he finally lets you indulge and snuggle into his arms, he’s at a loss for words

he goes rigid with uncomfortableness but soon embraces the unknown feeling of warmth from your cuddles and finds himself addicted

scaramouche will never outright ask for cuddles, but it’s not hard to tell when he wants some

he’ll stomp around the house and leave you to guess what’s got him in a foul mood

and about 80% of the time, he just needs cuddles

scaramouche isn’t exactly the gentle type

but he’s found with cuddling that there’s no need for brute force or passion

all he needs is you and his arms and he’s more than satisfied

of course, he’d adamantly refuse to let you be the big spoon

HE’S gonna be the big spoon cause he said so

childe and la signora often make fun of him when they catch you snuggled up in his lap in his office

he says he doesn’t care but after your cuddle session you can spot him from the window of his office chasing the “two idiots” (as he affectionately calls them) down with a hardcover book in his hand

prefers to cuddle with you away from everyone’s prying eyes

any acts of intimacy or romance (the very few he does) are always behind closed doors

1: because scaramouche would never be caught dead being emotionally vulnerable at all

2: he’d rather not give his enemies a target

all in all, he’s a bit rough around the edges but loves to have you in his arms

“scara?” your voice timidly called from where you sat perched by a bookshelf in his office.

“what do you want? i’m busy.” he grunted, eyes still trained on the documents in front of his cherry wood desk.

“you’re making that face again.” you hummed, rising from your seat with a sly glint in your eyes.

“what face, you brat?”

you stood beside his desk chair and slipped your palms over his cheeks, tilting his head upwards so his narrowed eyes were fixated on you.

“the face you make when you need cuddles!” you teased and plopped down onto his lap facing him. scaramouche didn’t seem pleased at first judging by the menacing look on his face, but as soon as you dipped your face into the crook of his neck, he let out a withheld breath and snaked his strong arms around your waist. his eyes closed in sheer bliss, relishing in the warmth you provided.

“you’re lucky i’m in a good mood, dummy.” he muttered against your shoulder.

“mhm…” you drowsily replied.

he wasn’t sure how long you spent tangled in his arms, but he felt himself getting closer and closer to joining you in slumber. just as he began to drift off, the door to his vast office swung open.

“hey scarabear! what’s kickin’-!” childe sauntered in with a cheeky smile, la signora not far behind.

childe cut himself off when the tangled mess of limbs between you and scaramouche caught his eyes. his cheeky grin morphed into a malicious smile lined with a teasing string. “oho? i didn’t take you for such a cuddle bug~” he crooned just as la signora strolled in.

she snorted seeing the ever so feared 6th harbinger glued to his beloved like a pair of clingy koalas. “aw they’re a bit cute- look at his cheeks! i’ve never seen him so red!” she cackled, nudging childe in the ribs with her elbow.

scaramouche sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose between his forefinger and thumb, careful not to stir you who had already drifted off. “get out of my office you absolute nuisances! if you monkeys are any louder you’ll wake them.” he hissed between his teeth, gesturing down with vigor to your sleeping figure.

somehow he managed to wrangle those two idiots out of his office and returned his face to the crook of your neck and his arms around your back, where he began to join you in dream land.

he’d be sure to have childe and la signora pay for their transgressions, but for now he’ll indulge in your warmth for just a minute longer.

dainsleif is a bit of an enigma

he’s got no real sense of human skinship and can’t remember the last time he’d ever indulged in cuddles

realistically, he’d see use in it for staying warm in cold environments

but as something that derives more pleasure than practicality, it’s got him confused

it’s not until you wrap your arms around his torso and press a kiss under his jaw that he melts and succumbs to the warmth of cuddles

he’s not sure where to put his hands or whether or not to sit or stand at first

you would have to guide him and reassure him that he’s doing a good job

for someone so solemn, he may need a bit of encouragement to know that it’s alright for him to not know how this stuff works

one he figures it out, cuddling becomes like a lifeline to him

very polite about it too! he’ll always ask for permission to hold you and, honestly, when are you ever gonna say no to him??

his favorite cuddling position is having you sit in his lap, chest to chest so he can hold your face and press kisses on your forehead uninterrupted

if you cup his face he’ll absolutely melt and be putty in your hands, he almost won’t know what to do because such simple, sweet actions have such a strong effect on him

he’s a modest, straightforward man but will occasionally sneak one or two passionate kisses in between your cuddling sessions

a wrist kisser!! he likes holding your hand over his heart and the other one slung over your back to support you

dainsleif wouldn’t admit it first but when he first tried being the little spoon, he nearly cried

for someone to be able to hold him as if he were fine china or so delicate that he would break with the wrong movements struck a chord within his heart

for so long he’s been alone and destined to pursue what seems like a neverending goal

but within your arms is a paradise unlike any other, and whether you want to hold him or be held yourself, he’ll always indulge you

chest to chest, his warmth cloaked your entire body and you fed off of his woodsy scent that came in bunches whenever you deeply inhaled into the soft fabric of his shirt. his large palm cradled your body like fragile porcelain.

he’d been a bit shy at first but the more he indulged, the bolder he got. you found it quite funny seeing how he had come from being shy and blushy when you first hugged him to now merging your lips against his in a passionate kiss.

he broke away with a gentle tug of your bottom lip and rose your wrist to his reddened lips, pressing kiss after kiss to the delicate skin.

“this is nice…” he mused into your scalp, his other arm coming to wrap around your body.

“i’m glad you’re indulging, dain,” you murmured as your hands came up to cup his face and captured his lips in a brief, chaste kiss, “you deserve it.”

for once the stinging coldness of loneliness didn’t greet him when he opened his eyes, instead he found himself staring back at your glassy irises and meeting your lips in another kiss that would leave him breathless hours later.

date published: july 15th, 2021

[rhine-gold-archive]

Question! - It seems like a popular theory that Kaeya is somehow royalty? I was wondering, if that's the case, then tf is the abyss-sibling thinking, trying to hack some fountain in the chasm instead of using their 'last hope'? The royal theory seems off. Surely, the abyss-sibling wouldn't forget/not know about their actual prince living in Mond? His last name says smth about 'stealing and then becoming king' - that implies he is just a plain citizen before he does something. Idk 🥴 help???

asdfghj ok, hold on anon, you seem to be making a lot of jumbled assumptions here, let’s unpack them before I answer. First of all, you seem to be conflating “Kaeya is royalty” with “Kaeya is Khaenri’ah’s last hope”, which are two completely different things. Kaeya being a prince is an unproven fandom theory, but Kaeya being called “last hope of Khaenri’ah” is a canon text, it’s from his character story. Are you arguing that like, devs are lying to you in actual in-game descriptions? :D

“Surely, the abyss-sibling wouldn't forget/not know about their actual prince living in Mond?” Why not?? clearly, there are many different factions of Khaenri'ah survivors - the abyss order, the Black Serpent Knights, who do not obey the abyss, but protect the hilichurls, Dainsleif, and then there is Kaeya’s dad who seem to smuggle Kaeya to Dawn Winery in complete secret, without any of the other factions knowing. Kaeya’s mere existence contradicts what abyss sibling and Dainsleif know, it doesn’t even matter if he’s a prince. Dain was part of the Abyss Order and knows most of their secrets, and he’s adamant that he’s the ONLY survivor of Khaenri'ah who was not turned into a monster. He says that he was not transformed by the curse because of mysterious “it” thing he has, which is hinted, but not explained. But even this “it” doesn’t protect him completely - he wasn’t transformed, but he’s still under effects of the curse - he’s immortal and he can’t age, and he lives in suffering. 

But Kaeya is not only not transformed into a monster, but he also can age normally, he grew up at the same rate as Diluc. We don’t know if he’s completely free from the curse, but he’s obviously able to live a normal human life, this is why he’s so special. And yeah, it wouldn’t make sense for abyss to be fucking with the fountains if they knew that there’s a seemingly totally cured Khaenri’ahn existing already, so obviously, they don’t know that “the last hope of Khaenri'ah” is drinking shots in the Mondstadt tavern. Again, it doesn’t even matter if Kaeya is from Eclipse dynasty or not, the mere fact of his existence would change everything, why do you think Hoyo keeps namedropping him in every Dain’s quest, but never lets them meet. He would be a gamechanger for the both sides. 

Another assumption you seem to be making is that abyss sibling belongs to  Khaenri'ah when you say “abyss-sibling wouldn't forget/not know about *their* actual prince”. The Traveler siblings are not Khaenri'ahns, if they were, Dain wouldn’t call himself the only survivor who was not transformed, he obviously knows abyss sibling exists. also, does it not seems off to you that the Traveler says that they and abyss sibling came to this world 500 years ago, saw the destruction of Khaenri'ah, tried to leave and were stopped by the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles? How could this be if the siblings were indeed from Khaenri'ah? And would the Traveler not know already know what Khaenri'ah is and why it fell? And like, know who Dainsleif is? How can the siblings be from Khaenri'ah and only enter Teyvat at the moment of Khaenri'ah's destruction at the same time?  

One theory that I personally agree with is that the traveler siblings are not from  Khaenri'ah, but from the more ancient civilization that fell long time ago when the Second Throne came, and Khaenri'ah was built on the ruins of this civilization. We know that Enkanomyia was part of world-wide ancient civilization before the fall and also that there was even more ancient civilization of the Seelies, so both are valid options. The theory is that the Travelers left at the destruction of their much more ancient home and traveled for so long, they don’t even recognize their home when they return to Teyvat. That would explain the inteyvat flowers in Lumine’s hair even if she’s not abyss sibling - they only grow in  Khaenri'ah, but if Lumine and Aether are from civilization that was in the same place as  Khaenri'ah many hundreds years ago, it would make sense why she has the flowers, but doesn’t know what Khaenri'ah is. In this case, when abyss sibling talks about “homeland” they don’t mean exactly Khaenri'ah, but the place where Khaenri'ah was built on.

Another thing that supports it is that hilichurls have different tribe markings, and some of them clearly reference Khaenri'ah sigil, but many others don’t. So it’s very possible that Khaenri'ah is not the first nation to be transformed into monsters by this curse, that the hilichurls contain remnants of several different civilizations, one of which was the Traveler’s destroyed ancient home. 

as for why Kaeya is theorized to be Khaenri'ah‘s prince - it’s a popular theory, so I’m not going to go into detailed explanations, I’m sure you can easily find them, but why I personally believe it - Alberich is the reference to the dwarven king from Nibelungen saga + sword from heaven explaining “the stealing” you seem to be confused about+ Kaeya’s C1 called “Excellent blood” + his voiceline “Haha, then according to that logic, I at the very least am some royal progeny of a last reigning dynasty too, right?” + he’s absolutely covered head to toe in “Khaenri'ah stars” which are confirmed in the Chasm to be from the banner of the Khaenri’ah royal house. It’s all not very subtle when you put the pieces together, tbh.

[teyvattherapist]

I found another prompt that suits Dain: "You have a heart that sees the world with open eyes". I see him as the reserved, pacient type that would help his loved ones however he can. Despite everything that happened to him, he is still empathetic towards others and their struggles.💜

Once more this was for my 300 followers event! Clearing out my inbox<3

tags; gn!readerxDainsleif, fluff with a smidge of hurt.

In his time, Dainsleif had seen many things. The rise and fall of nations, crises that he stood on the sidelines for, the deaths of Gods, the resurgence of heroes. He'd seen it all. But for all he saw, it did little to ease the pulling of his heart in the direction of a home razed to the ground. And still, home was not a place he returned to.

He learned long ago that revenge did little to soothe a broken soul. His anger all but waning, leaving but a bitter taste in his mouth and an empty place in his chest. Dainsleif wanted to be angry at something, someone. But there was no anger left. Not after all these centuries. His attention turned elsewhere.

Dainsleif grew curious instead of spiteful as the time passed, his immortality keeping. The world of Teyvat was vast, and there were secrets to uncover everywhere. This world had more to offer than the anger in his heart that weighed him down. And so he did his best to let it go, to embrace the cards he'd be given.

And that's how he met you.

Wondrous you.

He had once told himself he wouldn’t get close to another, for fear of losing them. But that was part of being human, wasn’t it? To love and be loved? Immortality be damned, Dainsleif was still very much human. And oh how he craved affection like one would. And that is how he ended up here, with you of all people.

Admittedly, Dainsleif counted himself lucky, having somebody who did their best to understand. It was all he could ask for, especially given his circumstances. He could feel at least a little bit more normal at your side.

Dainsleif had been so lost in thought, he hadn’t heard your arrival back home until he felt arms wrap around him, a comfortable weight on his chest. The blond blinked once, twice, three times before he reacted, his own arms coming to circle your waist. “Long day?” He questioned in a soft voice as you buried your face into the crook of his neck.

You merely nodded, breathing in his scent, basking in his warmth and comfort. He ran his hand up your back, coming to rest on the back of your head, gently holding you against him. “Well today is done and we have tomorrow to look forward to, my star.” Dainsleif’s comforting words brought a small smile to your face as you rested against him.

A few minutes of comfortable silence passed before Dainsleif pressed a kiss to your head, releasing his grip on you. You pushed yourself up somewhat, balancing yourself on one arm, palm pressed against the couch. Blond hair disheveled from laying on the couch, blue eyes trained solely on you.

You reached up, cupping Dainsleif’s cheek, thumb brushing over the blue leylines that marred his skin. The blond leaned into your touch, eyes fluttering closed as he did so. "You have a heart that sees the world with open eyes.” You whispered and Dainsleif sighed gently, as if he wished to dispute your outlook.

Dainsleif’s eyes opened and he turned his head, kissing your palm before he pulled his head away. “I mean it, Dain. I’m in awe of your capacity for love.” You moved to brush a strand of his bangs back, tucking the blond strands behind his ear. And you’d tell him however many times it took for him to understand.

“Maybe so, but you..” Dainsleif leaned forward, kissing your nose and eliciting a small chuckle from you. “You have a heart unlike any other. I suppose that’s what makes us so compatible, hm?” He joked, said joke catching you off guard and pulling a proper laugh from you. Blue eyes softened as he watched you laugh.

“Yeah you’re right, where would you be in this day and age without me?”

“There’s nowhere else I’d rather be.” Dainsleif promised as you rested once more against his chest, allowing yourself to listen to his heartbeat. And he meant it. For as long as you’d be around, there was nowhere else he’d rather be, nobody else he’d rather be with. And there was a time that had greatly scared him. But now, he accepted it as part of his unwavering humanity.

[axther]

a variation in love, minor

dainsleif and aether x reader hc, with seperate yandere headcanons.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY YANDERE BEHAVIOUR IN THIS WORK OF FICTION IS NOT APPROVED OR SUPPORTED. IF ANYONE IN YOUR LIFE EXHIBITS THIS BEHAVIOUR, PLEASE GET HELP AND GET OUT

This is the first of several dating/yandere hc duos, none of which are ship and should all be nonbinary/non-gender specific.

Tags: @reddriot, @patt-writes-stuff

Dainsleif

Dainsleif is quite mysterious in term of his s/o

He loves them to bits, but he’s terrified of getting them involved with his...other life.

He’d die for them!!!

And I think he’d spoil them, just a bit

He kisses the top of his s/o’s head and holds them close

Gives really good hugs!! Weirdly enough

His arms are strong but they’re strong to hold his s/o

He’s content when his s/o is around

He’s used to the push and pull of the abyss, of fighting for something he isn’t entirely sure he believes in.

But his s/o gives him a welcome relief.

I feel like he’d consider his s/o to be almost therapeutic

Of course, you’re not his therapist

But it helps him regain his humanity, his loving sense of self.

When he sees you it reminds him that he can die, and that he needs to live as much as he can before you die as well.

He wants to see you grow old, and part of him regrets not being able to grow old with you.

Yandere HC

Dainsleif is a bit of the stalker type.

He’s quiet and he’s fast and he loves his s/o.

How else would he use it?

He doesn’t peep on them in more private moments, but he always wants to make sure that they are out of harm’s way.

If anyone dares to hurt them, then they are in for a world of fear and intimidation.

He’d never hurt his own darling, though.

As much as he might threaten and hurt others, his darling is the most important person anywhere, ever.

He loves to watch his darling sleep.

They’re so gentle and sweet, even when resting, and he loves just how cute they are.

He sighs a lot around you as a yandere

He worries so much about how he’s going to protect you from how cruel the world is

He’d never tell his Traveller about his s/o.

He’d get jealous!!

Dainsleif would never tell his s/o what to do, but the last thing he wants is for the Traveller to fall for his cute s/o too!!!

Sometimes, in the late nights after long days, he gets in bed with his s/o

Just to feel what it’d be like in a world where they love him back

He’d rip the world apart for them, and at the rate Genshin is going, he just might have to.

Aether

Aether is so sweet!!

He might be the Traveller but he makes sure to bring his s/o as much as he can, unless they want to stay home.

Then he visits as much as he can: daily, every 12 hours, every 6 hours, hourly, minutely, secondly…

He doesn’t talk a lot, but Paimon does spill a lot of his romance secrets if you press even a little bit.

Yes, he does swat her. Yes, she does it anyway.

There are many times where he’ll simply sit in a chair close to where you are, put his palm in his hand, and watch you with a cute, small grin on his face.

He brings you all sorts of weird little trinkets from his adventures. Do you need an Ominous Mask? No. Do you love Aether and understand he’s trying to be nice? Yes.

Accept the mask.

Sometimes he’ll give you huge chunks of what you can only assume are raw gems. How he got them, you have no clue, but he’ll have a handful and he’ll just shake his hand at you like No-Face until you take them.

You’ll write him some notes of things you found out, and when you do, he’s ecstatic.

He reads them out to all his adventuring friends and that’s how level up material works

Literally, everyone in Tevyat knows you two are a thing, so it’s just him making a point to tell people (not necessarily in words, though) that he loves his s/o.

He thinks super highly of his s/o, and sometimes brags to the wrong people that his s/o can beat them up!!

He’s excited for you to meet his sister

Though on a sad note, with every moment his sister is further away, he goes and talks to you about all the good memories he had with her.

He cries freely with you, and it’s something he needs with all the pressure on his shoulder

Surefast way to his heart: don’t make him run your errands

Yandere HC

Aether is clingy.

He needs to make sure that you’re okay.

He needs to make sure that you’re not going to leave.

Aether cannot let you out of his sight.

You will join him on his adventures. You will live with him.

He is scared to make the same mistake with you that he did with Lumine, whatever it may be

Strangely enough, he’s able to separate the idea of you from the idea of his sister, despite all his worried about the same fate happening.

He wouldn’t kiss his sister, after all.

And he wouldn’t take his sister’s belongings.

Which, in fact, he does with you.

He takes all sorts of stuff. Trinkets, blankets, the more personal things…

And he keeps them in his bottomless pockets.

He’s got sticky fingers!! Seriously!

He melts if you play with his hair.

Like...well, I think you can think of what kind of melt.

He’s absolutely enamoured; the definition of puppy love.

And that puppy love never goes away. It never fades...ever. He’s been alive for too long, and no one makes him feel this way.

Sometimes, there are nights where you wake up feeling watched. And when you look around, all you see are two, brilliant golden dots in your closet.

You don’t know what they are...but they feel so familiar.

Why are they so familiar?

[mehiwilldoitlater]

Going off that post about reader having a child the potential fathers i could think of off the top of my head are Dainsleif, Childe, or Kaeya. What if reader just avoids telling them whose it is and keeps the relationship secret until the baby is born and looks so much like the dad it’s impossible not to figure out

Yum yum, stuff for my bain yeah:

You love him, you love him more than anyone could ever believe. He love you, not because your the creator, no, but because you were able to cure his wounded heart, your inner light, somethign that was yours saved him. But you both know how dangerous was your situation, even now that everybody proclaimed your holiness. Dainsleif knew he shouldn't even dare to look at you, to caress your face, to kiss you, and yet he couldn't find the strenght to not climb the walls of your temple and stay with you, just holding you close to him. If the archon found out, the fact that you would chose him over them, one of Khaenri'ah ....no, you preferred to have everyone hate over you again to let them have him! When you noticed the sign, you were scared. Everyone know that you have a lover, still you never dare to speak his name, to let them know who was going to be the father of the child o the creator. To protected him, you hold the truth even from him. He was devastated, why you were avoiding him? Why you prayed him to not come anymore? Finaly, one day, the words come to him like a wave: the child of the creator is near to come to this world, still no one know who is the father. Others said that the Geo Archon, Zhongli, had suggested something: a Marriage with one of the archon, after the birth, in order to prevent that your image could be more put in jeopardy by some filth that had dare to... No, he wouldn't hallow it. He will never let you get taken away by one of your persecutor, that now proclaim your status. He'll seek help, but who could help someone like him? Maybe it's fate, maybe the fact that when the child was born only two heroes were able to connect the dots. The Twins, they figured out only looking at those eyes, those hair.....it was his child, a strong and healthy boy. Many believe that someone had kidnapped you and your baby, that you mysteriously vanished from your chambers...yeah ,let them believe it, let Zhongli suffer, he planned it maybe, he know he would never win your heart again after what he did to you, so he make this all story of the wedding.... The truth is anothet, that you, Dainsleif and Thèodos are living peacefull in a forest,a  forest create by your to protect your treasures from everyone.  For Dainsleif, this is a second chance, a possibility to redeem himself, to finally have peace. Only the twins know about you, about your family, they come to visit from time to time, Thèodos love them (he call them Uncle Aether and aunty Lumine).

Why? Why id you have to leave? Ok, It was his idea to keep your relationship hidden, but had agreed to it!  He wanted you to be free to choose your companion on the time being, and you wanted him to not suffer the possibility of being  accused of using you! Why did you have to go to Inazuma?! To Watatsumi Island?! You said that you wanted nothign from who had turned away from your suffering! Why accepting their inviting?! He can’t understand, he can’t even believe that you’re not responding to his letters! What are you hiding?! Did he cross a line that he shouldn’t never cross? It was something that he had dobne to you?.. It was him? After an half year in pure agony, between days in pure intoxication at the Angel’s share and loneliness, a word, a whisper in the winds: the creator did reach Watatsumi Island, but shut themeself inside Enkanomiya?! No one could get in, not even the Divine Priestess?! Why Mondstadt wasn’t informed about that?! The Creator was under their care, HIS care! No matter, he wanted answers, and who cares that he had to cross all of Teyvat, he will have them! Still, something it’s strange...Teyvat it’s strange, a storm, full of primordial power it’s approaching and it’s look like it will not be an easy one. You are in pain, you are in pain and he’s not ther with you. Something it’s happening to you and he can0t help you! When Kaeya had finally reached the island, the storm had vanished. No , not passed, vanished, just like it happeared.... but who cares?!  No one can stop him, especially when the gate of your secret location do not open to anybody, expect for him....were you expected him? Maybe a little part of you wished for him to come...maybe he’s not too late....maybe.... And then he found you, hiding in a bunch of rocks, something that once maybe was a shrine, a bunch of luminescent flowers as the only light source. You’re pale, what had just happen, something attacked you?! It’s look like you can’t even walk! He try to approach you, carefully, and then he heard it. A soft wail,a movements in the sheets that you hold so dear to you like your life. He can’t believe it...you are holding a child... When you opened your eyes, the first thign you saw was his shocked expression, your movements enough to let the fabric reveal a pair of crystal-clear eyes, pointing at him. The iris....the shape... “K-Kayea...why...why are you...” “She.....she.....she is the reason...why you left?...Sje’s...she’s my...” Your voice trembled, you were in front of the father of your only daughter, the man you love, the man you left behind witout telling him that you were pregnant...with his child.... Your vision was blurred by the tears, you didn’t saw him approuch you. Your voice started to repeat without control that you were sorry, that you wanted to protect him, that you didn’t know what to do. His hands cupper your face, his lips kissing every inch of your face. He wasn’t even listening, he was so glad. You were safe, you were there with him....with him and your baby. Finally, the truth came out, of course many were not pleased by the notice that you and the Cavalry Captain of the Knights had a baby, but you made it clear: you wnated nobody that wasn’t Kaeya, he was your everything and nothign could have changed that. You both came back to Mondstadt, in the care of the Knights you and the baby are safe and protected. You both decided to call her Nasya, your miracle, and you swore that nothing would harm her. Sometime you catch your husband, he asked to marry you right after came back from Inazuma, holding Nasya, crying and praying to e strong enough, to be worthy of her. You can’t help but hug them both.

Ok, first of all, you were the one that BEGGED him to not let anyone know about you two. Nothing too deep or anything, you were just a little afraid of what The Tsaritsa would have done about the knowledge of you two together...She was so overprotective over you, but she trusted Childe! And you loved him! Wasn’t better than with someone that was trying to kill you before? Well, everything was fine...untill you found out...well, all of you found out. You started to have strange symptoms, you were always tired, you couldn’t stay put anywhere because your back wasn’t in great shape...After the third morning that you couldn’t eata  thing, and even in trying you your body just rejected everything, the most explainable emotion was of pure fear! Did someone was trying to poisoned you?! Were you under the spell of someone?! The Dottore visited you, under the watchful yes of The Tsaritsa and the Harbinger....well, SOMEONE could have noticed Childe behaviour, holding your hand, asking  about your condition......and you can imagine the amazed fce of one archin and her Fatui when the Dottore, with a calm and SO FLAT VOICE exclaim “Well, nothing wrong here. Your just pregnant your Grace.” Yes, you were screaming inside....no, Childe had just scream outside that HE WAS GOING TO BE A FATHER. Some explanations were needed after you both calmed down....and Scaramouche calmed down, he wanted to kill Childe for this, not like your beloved fatui wasn’t in for it but stil.. Well, except for Scaranouche of course, everyone decided to just....go wth the thing. The Tsaritsa was just a little sad about you didn’t wanted her to know, she would have allow it immediately! After all, wasn’t Childe the one that bring you to  Snezhnaya? Wasn’t him your protector? The one that save you from your nightmare? You’ll get married before your body start to show the signs of pregnancy, of course his family know and of course they’re happy! You’re not only their creator, you’re a lovely creature that give life to Childe world! They all love as a simple human in the first place! You can imagine the other nations, all of them in pain knowing that know your bloodline will be forever with the Cryo Archon. And the day of the birth? It’s like time have stopped, Teyvat itself had decide to slow down, giving you strenght. Childe he’s just...sitting, outside your room, he can hear the cry, the whimpering, everything and he can’t help you! They had to stopped him several time, The Tsaritsa had to! And then another Cry, something diferent....he almost jump from his seat, trying to open the door, only to be stopped. WHAT NOW? ....Twins. He fainted, Hardly, only to wake up on a chair next to your bed....with a strange lump on his head(yeah SCARAMOUCHE AGAIN): You’re exausted, but you still have enough strenght to look at him and smile. “...Daddy’s here....” He can’t believe that it’s you the one that spoke those words,...to him. You saw a light in his eyes, something that wasn’t there before.  You hold your children to him, a baby boy and a baby girl, with his ginger hair. He can’t help but smile, covering them in kisses. “It’s me, it’s daddy,...i’m your daddy!” For Oleg and Anna, the only thing you want it’s their happiness,  you want them to live ina  world were the dream of The Tsaritsa have been fullfilled, were you and Childe can raise your kids in peace.

[mirrorgrets]

Teyvat, the twins, and the Archons: a theory

Hello today I will be explaining my genshin impact theory which is most likely right because I say so and I have an inflated ego

Note: I will be referring to the MC as traveler and the Leader of the Abyss Order as such or as the missing twin for neutrality’s sake. And also because I chose Lumine and I can’t bear to say Lumine is “evil”

Note after writing all of that: Actually, I’m wrong. Reading it made me realize how batshit off the rails it all sounds. But here it is anyways because it’s a funny theory.

Contains multiple spoilers for the entirety of the game (1.3 edition)

Part 1. Gnosticism, Archons, and Humanity

I think by now, most of us have heard of the Gnosticism theory. If you haven't heard of it, Gnosticism is the belief that humanity could be more than what we are at present because of the world we're in.

Gnosticism has many versions but the basic concept of it is that humans are stuck in a fake world where our full potential is locked away because of our belief in false gods. The true God is the creator of the true world and between us and him, are beings called Aeons. One Aeon who is called Sophia (meaning Wisdom) created a being who thought of himself as the One True God and created the physical world in his flawed image. Oh, and he gave seven beings rule over the world he created, who are called the Archons.

Under Gnosticism, humans are thought to be part physical, but also have a spiritual component in us that grants us divinity. But because the false god and archons actively work to make sure we never realize that there is divinity within us, we never reach our full potential.

Connecting this with genshin impact, the humans in Teyvat have access to visions that give them power, as well as a chance to attain godhood. However, they believe that it is a gift from Celestia instead of a thing any of them can attain themselves. In fact, they don't even know that if one "receives" a vision, they can become gods because it's a secret that only Archons are privy to. Venti says this himself at the end of the prologue section of the main storyline when we ask him about visions.

It seems like Celestia doesn’t want humans to ascend to godhood. If we pair this  with what we know from the Main Storyline trailer that Dainsleif narrates, it becomes clearer. He says that Celestia goads humans with their seven treasures, rewards for the worthy, the doorway to divinity. However, it seems like there is a warning for those who dare to try and ascend, as if they say that the throne in the sky is not for us even if we have the means to.

Doesn’t that seem to contradict the purpose of the vision? Yes, it is a means to help humans live in Teyvat, but why give out visions when the Archons know fully well that it could help them gain access to Celestia? Doesn't it then seem like visions are not gifts from the Archons but instead innate power that all humans possess?

Part 2. What are the twins + What is Dainsleif + What are they doing in Teyvat + the Genesis Pearl = A Loop

Most signs point to the idea that the twins are actually older than they look. It seems like Lumine and Aether landed in Teyvat at least 500 years ago during the cataclysmic event that wiped out Khaenri’ah.

Going back to the idea of Gnosticism, the true God sends out Messengers of Light to the false world to guide the humans to their full potential. And we see traveler helping their companions ascend further, reaching their fullest potentials when they “max out.”

Furthermore, it doesn’t seem like they’re human. During the 1.2 Dragonspine event, Albedo does tests on us, and though he doesn’t tell us his complete findings, he alludes that we are like him, created from a substance that is yet to be defined. This goes off from the theory that he’s a homunculus, created from chalk, purified soil, the building block of the world. Aside from that, after our fight with Childe, one of the dialogue options after he mentions the fact that traveler can use both anemo and geo, is that they’re slowly gaining back their true power.

And of course, when the twins first enter the world, they have actual wings which were stripped by the Unknown God. Doesn’t seem very human to me.

So, if the travelers are Messengers of Light, then why is that not their main goal? Based on the We Will Be Reunited trailer, when the Abyss Mage mentions the traveler to the missing twin, their face looks shocked, like they just remembered that they have a twin. There’s desperation in their steps when they rush to the cliff to see their twin again, like it’s been so long since they’ve seen their sibling who they literally forgot. I think that aside from stripping them of their power, the Unknown God also took away some of their memories.

So the missing twin might remember the actual purpose as to why they’re in Teyvat, but didn’t remember their sibling until recently, and traveler remembers their sibling but doesn’t remember the reason why they were in Teyvat in the first place (or they do but that isn’t their main concern since they’re putting their sibling first).

So how does Dainsleif relates to this particular segment? Well, in another version of Gnosticism, Aeons come in pairs. Sophia’s partner was Jesus. Now, in the Main Storyline trailer, Dainsleif alludes to a woman when at the very end of the video where he says “My memory has all but faded completely, but I will always remember, how she too loved these flowers.” The flowers are the flowers Lumine especially likes, the ones she adorns in her hair. A flimsy connection it may be, but a connection nonetheless.

Now, I’ve seen theories about Dainsleif being an older version of Aether, but that theory doesn’t hold water if you choose Lumine as your traveler or if you consider the fact that Dainsleif and Aether don’t share the same eye color. Yet, it’s not completely off. There are thirty Aeons in total, although this number can differ in other versions of Gnosticism.

Now, in Dainsleif’s quest, we immediately question this stranger as he is somehow omniscient, if we haven’t already questioned him with all his narration in the Collected Miscellany videos where he hints that he knows more than we do. I will say it now: I think that Dainsleif takes upon the role of Jesus.

I could be wrong. But I think I’m right. For now.

In another version of Gnosticism, Jesus goes to the false world and saves Sophia, as she forgets who she is, she forgets her divinity and is stuck there. If we follow the theory that Dainsleif is actually the second heir from the Gnostic Chorus teaser, and that he is searching for the Genesis Pearl. The Genesis Pearl symbolizes the beginning and purity that is incorruptible. This could be the essence of Sophia, the lost Aeon who incidentally created the false god.

Back to the Main Storyline trailer, Dainsleif says that the war has already begun, and that is just a continuation of past battles. We could take this in a sense that the conflict has reached its boiling point and that it was only because all these problems were left alone for too long. However, we could also consider the possibility that Dainsleif has lived through whatever the twins are going through right now because he is the first Messenger of Light to step foot in Teyvat.

We can also look into Dainsleif’s name, which is a Nordic name, actually written as Dáinsleif. This means Dain’s Legacy which is the sword of King Högni, which aided him in a never ending battle that went on until Ragnarok.

It seems like the twins are repeating a cycle that has already happened to Dainsleif and whoever the unknown woman who also likes the flowers the missing twin likes. All four of them are Aeons or Messengers of Light.

So who is that woman? I have no idea. It could the unknown god but that feels like a stretch. The unknown god might actually be the demiurge, the false god that created Teyvat and the seven Archons, and not Sophia herself. It could also be Paimon who might have some kind of relation to the unknown god, whether it be that she is the unknown god, or she is a being from Celestia. Either way, both feel like shaky theories.

But of course, Mihoyo is only taking inspiration from Gnosticism and several other sources which could lead them to take creative liberties when applying it to the game.

Part 3. The Abyss Order and Khaenri'ah: war crimes against humanity

Going back to my point about the twins’ original goal to why they went to Teyvat in the first place, let’s question why the missing twin joined forces with the Abyss Order and began to lead them to burn the throne of Celestia.

While we don't hear the missing twin mention Celestia in the We Will Be Reunited trailer, the only other time a throne is mentioned is in the Main Storyline trailer when Dainsleif mentions that Celestia does not want humans to ascend to take up a throne in the sky.

Back to the safety of the game's actual lore, we understand that Kaenri'ah is a godless nation that might have underwent a calamity that might have killed off most of its people since they were closer to understanding the truth, and were technologically advanced, compared to the other nations of Teyvat. An alchemist named Gold ultimately led to this cataclysm due to their greed for seeking erudition.

It is safe to assume that Celestia wiped out Khaenri'ah and all the technology they created. We could also assume that the people were all killed, yes, but it would be better to assume they were cursed instead. Into what though?

The hilichurls.

In the archive section of the game, under the books, there's quite a lot written about the hilichurls, thanks to Jacob Musk. The author describes the hilichurls to be drawn to old relics of the past, with even attempts to recreate it. Their way of lifestyle is even described, and it looks like they worship the element itself and not the Archons who represent it.

Doesn't it seem like the hilichurls have a connection with the ancient civilization of the past? Not to mention their strange connection to the elements in which shaman hilichurls (samachurls) can harness the elements without the use of a vision? If I am correct with my theory, then hilichurls were once citizens of the bygone Khaenri'ah who discovered they could harness the elements without an Archon's blessing that came in the form of a vision.

It doesn't feel too surprising considering that for monsters, hilichurls are quite smart. They even display human-like characteristics. In the game, we see them dancing, sleeping, just minding their own business in general. They have their own architecture and their own language. In the Hilichurl Cultural Customs book, we even discover that hilichurls are not as barbaric as they are made out to be as they have leaders who decide their policies and course of action. It's as if they have their own culture.

Ultimately, the hilichurls are part of the Abyss Order. The organization's main goal is to get undermine Celestia's rule, and at this point of this mess I call a theory, doesn't that make them stand in a position where nothing is painted as black and white as it seems. Yes, they do heinous things like steal, possibly murder, and set off a dragon on Mondstadt, but it looks like they're operating through a "the end justifies the means" kind of morality.

And the missing twin shares this sentiment. As they had seen what Celestia had done to Khaenriah 500 years ago before the beginning of the prologue, their desperation grows. Their war with destiny will not stop until Celestia falls because it is their ultimate mission. Traveler has taken up the safer side of this war, wherein they help the humans but the missing twin has taken up the side of fallen humans. This is why they're not evil per se; just going through questionable steps to achieve a righteous goal.

Part 4. Teyvat and its Archons

Based on all that, it seems like I’m painting the Archons to be the bad guys. I am. They wiped out an entire civilization on the basis that they might learn the truth of the world, and their uncanny closeness to Celestia.

But we like Venti and Zhongli, right? Of course we do! However, they were still complicit in the downfall of Khaenri'ah and the limitation of humanity in Teyvat.

To start, Venti had his gnosis was forcibly taken from him. He doesn't seem to mourn over that (although he could be hiding it) and it looks like he can still present himself in a godly manner as we see in Venti's quest when he revealed himself as Barbatos to Stanley. When we spend time with him under the tree of Vennessa, while he divulges the secrets of Celestia to us, he still seems to comply with them. This could be chalked up to the fact that ultimately, he is Mondstadt's Archon and also the weakest of the seven. We could also consider the fact that at the time of Khaneri’ah’s downfall, he was in Dragonspine with Dvalin, dealing with Durin.

With Zhongli, it becomes a bit more interesting. He gave away his gnosis under the agreement of a contract we do not know the details of. But why he did? Why not because of his regret as the geo Archon and of love? Zhongli once ruled over Guili Plains with another god named Guizhong, the god of dust. Guizhong loved their people but perished during the Archon War. He then moved their people to Liyue Harbor and in her place, began to love them. Although he is stilted with the way he deals with his people, we see that he cares. Over the years, he has grown soft and shed the persona of Morax, a god who dealt with war. He says this himself and it feels like his ability to care extends beyond that of Liyue. It's possible he gave up his gnosis because he understands what the Tsaritsa is doing and what she's fighting for.

The Tsaritsa is the cryo Archon and the god of love. However, according to Tartaglia, she had to harden herself to go through with her plan. But what is her plan but an act of love for humanity? Wiping out Khaenri'ah could've opened her eyes to the inherent cruelty of Celestia. The timeline makes sense because Venti said that 500 yers ago, he knew her well but now, not so much. It’s at that point she loses whatever loyalty she had for Celestia. She had to steel herself and begin her plans to overthrow Celestia, which involves taking the gnoses of the six other Archons to fight the false god and alleviate humans from the hell they are in. That is her way of showing her love to humanity.

Teyvat is only a false world. We have seen many instances of this being hinted at like when Katheryne of the Adventurer’s Guild says “rebooting” or “error” as if she is only a program, or when Scaramouche says that the sky and the stars are all fake. Even in the game, if you take a closer look at the stars, it feels fake, as if it is a dome that traps the humans in Teyvat. Even more unsettling, when going deeper within the Spiral Abyss, the more stars you see which could mean Teyvat is actually upside down and that go deeper within the Spiral Abyss, we are ascending closer to the true world.

What greater act of love could the Tsaritsa commit other than giving humanity the truth?

Part 5. In conclusion: none of this makes sense

To summarize my main points:

Genshin Impact takes a lot from the mythos of Gnosticism

Visions are not gifts from the Archons but an inherent power from humans that come from their own "divinity"

The twins and Dainsleif are related in some manner

The twins are repeating a cycle that Dainsleif has already been through

The twins are suffering some kind of memory loss

The twins are in Teyvat to help humans realize their power

Celestia is not heaven but more like hell

Teyvat is a false world

The Tsarita is actually good

The Abyss Order is a morally grey organization

Archons are bad

This could all be wrong as this is only a theory. But the connections I pointed out make a bit of sense. There’s still more lore to uncover as we’ve only unlocked two regions and the Pale Princess and the Six Pygmies only have one volume out so far (this book is important because an Abyss Mage says that there is a lie within it) so this could all be debunked when new regions are unlocked.

Still, it’s a pretty fun theory to believe in at the moment. Thank you for reading this mess I call a theory!

[hematomes]

So I've seen your post about prime Barbatos and (I don't subscribe to either I am open to both interpretations until proven wrong since we stil don't have his pt2 story quest and because of the latest events he is very sus with all mentions of wind and time)

Anyway I take prime Barbatos as him at his strongest and I think the reason so many people think of him being the strongest is because we actually know the least about him from the 3 archons we know, it is insinuated that he kinda is weird about time since his line for hello is like we've met before while everyone else is just introducing themselves as if we've never met plus that line in his story quest "let's meet at the usual spot" everyone took as the Vanessa tree while it was the statue's hands(where we've never been to until this point) so it's almost as if he knows the future/ other worlds or something, there is also the theory that he has never gone all out and always acted as a support (from the revolution to Decabrain to the revolution in the aristocracy which he literally ended with a false signature from morax instead of fighting, to meeting Dvalin for the first time and instead of fighting him in time where dragons were considered monsters he befriended him and so on) as for the construction of Mond the main point people are making about it is that while every archon has done something like that to their nation the only specified places that are constructed in that way of teraforming have been way smaller. Morax and Ei both have done it to a Island each (as far as we know from lore for now) but Barbatos has done it to the whole of Mond with breaking off the tallest mountain. Also if you look at the prolog it seems like he is able to actually show people the past through his songs since both the traveler's and Diluc 's reactions to his songs was "what was that/what did I just see" after the player is shown a clip of the past

But again that can be interpreted in different ways. The people you talk about have interpreted them as him holding back but many also see it as him needing someone else instead of doing it himself(if you look at one of his trailers the 4 winds basically tell him to finally do his job instead of telling others to do it)

So yeah again in kinda in the middle because there is a lot of mystery behind him still so I can't rule out him at his strongest being well the strongest of the archons while I also can't rule out him not being the strongest simply because we have wayyyy too little information about him

Anyway sorry for the rant but I've been obsessing over lore for the past week and when I saw the post I couldn't help it😅

OKAY SO TWO POINTS TO MAKE FIRST

1. thank you so much for providing that much info omg that's very interesting and!!! it does answer some questions

2. don't APOLOGIZE I LITERALLY ASKED WHAT PRIME BARBATOS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AND YOU ANSWERED THOROUGHLY so once again thank you

now onto the actual subject

i did take into account that barbatos/venti was really secretive, which is interesting bc with mondstadt obvious links to both celestia and the abyss (the gateway to celestia on the statue + the upside down statue)(and that's not taking into account the fact that we start at mond and we meet dainsleif there), i do wonder how they're going to give us more info on barbatos

my main... "problem" with this theory is that it's backed up with very little solid evidence - as you said, it can be interpreted in two ways, and the issue with these theories is that people take it for granted (= my frustration towards the consensus on tiktok that barbatos is the strongest archon in his prime when according to actual, current lore he's in fact said to be the weakest)

the part about him seeing the future etc is also very interesting, because iirc he does know every song ever written? so that's a nice theory! and there's another link with time, what with him being a part of the thousand winds (i can't remember the name BUT i do remember that said 'thousand winds' was one of the primordial one's shades so... yeah)

anyway it does make it clearer!! i like this theory, don't get me wrong (WELL i know you won't but), as i said my real problem is the fact that it's taken for granted when, at the end of the day, it's just a theory that could be debunked bc it's so easy to interpret it in another way. but this perspective is really cool, so!!! once again, thank you for your time <3