#it always rains when i hang out with zhongli too

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Bad Timing

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WAIT I FORGOT TO SEPCIFY DILF ZHONGLI X MILF READER (N)SFW HC!!!! please ignore my mental illnesses going ballistic 😇😍

daddy is busy with mommy

STARRING⠀:⠀dilf! zhongli x milf! reader

KEYWORDS⠀:⠀nsfw headcanon + drabbles ⨾ name calling (daddy & mommy) ⨾ lactation kink ⨾ oral (f) ⨾ mentions of breeding ⨾ degrading words (whore) ⨾ a bit of forgivable misogyny (not too extreme, just read it)

NOTE⠀:⠀please don't be too hard on yourself bby 🥺 i really love your idea so i hope that i did justice on this one because this is too fun to write.

◞⁺ i feel like i'd be too indulgent on this one

◞⁺ because i've always love to be zhongli's wife

◞⁺ anyway, i think dilf! zhongli is the definition of "please, breed me sir. i won't mind if i get poor."

◞⁺ no caps, that's how i define him in my head.

◞⁺ okay, first off, you two are married okay?

◞⁺ and the sexual tension, despite having a child of your own, didn't disappear.

◞⁺ he's a fucking archon, what do you expect from him? he's a god, for goodness sake, his stamina tops and he still tops you too.

◞⁺ dilf! zhongli is definitely the type to call you mommy. i don't make the rules.

◞⁺ loves praising you, whispering such crude words without a second thought because that have you tightening around him.

◞⁺ and then, he'd remind you of how much of a slut you are for his cock <3

"fuck, mommy 's tight around me, want me to fill you up? breed in another child?" and you lose it, coming lose to his cock, walls spasming as your orgasm took control of your body. you were about to scream but he drowns you with a kiss.

and yet he didn't stopped as he tried reaching for the peak on his own, using your sensitive and abused hole to fuck himself through, the oversensitivity of your body had you writhing below him, moaning, crying, making such a mess on the sheets but daddy zhongli doesn't stop.

"you shouldn't make such noises like a whore, wouldn't want out little one to see his mommy being fucked like this, right?"

◞⁺ daddy zhongli would even rail you in the kitchen or even in the living room of your home

◞⁺ he loves it when you cook, loves it when you clean the house for him, or whenever he sees you playing with your child, imagining having another one of his own.

◞⁺ the day he finally tied himself to you became the day he always longed for you

◞⁺ he never gets tired of anything you do

◞⁺ it's romantic, i know because --

◞⁺ he has both the stamina and breeder balls to begin with and he would breed into you over and over again.

◞⁺ quite possessive? that's daddy zhongli for you

"you can take one more, right? gonna fill you up, wanna see your belly swelling with my child in it." he groans as you clamped down on his dick, tears falling from your eyes as you did your best to hush down yourself when zhongli had you pressed down the kitchen table, your skirt high up your waist and panties barely hanging on one of your legs.

"too much, daddy! 's too much!" you cried, forcing your face down the table as you reached your nth orgasm while feeling both your juices falling out on your thighs. whenever zhongli rams himself back in, his cum spills out from your cunt, skin getting slicker and stickier by the minute.

"sshhh, you can take it, i know you can, mommy." right after he gently whispered those words, he press his hips down to yours, shooting in his load deep inside your womb as the head directly brushes on your cervix. broken cries and incoherent calls of your his name was all you could do as you slumped right on the wooden surface, too tired to keep yourself up.

"mom! i'm back home!" worry had rained on zhongli's face as he quickly pulls down your skirt and lifts you in his arms. just then, your child dashes in the kitchen while showing the flowers he had picked up with xiao. the man who took good care of your little one followed suit, smiling as the kid beams with such joy.

"huh? mama is asleep? is she sick?" and zhongli shakes his head, walking towards him and answered, "no, she's just tired from cooking so much for us. let's give her a short break, yeah?"

"okay!"

xiao then looks at the two of you and sighed, glancing towards the little one and said "let's go look for a vase then? and place all those flowers for your mom."

◞⁺ zhongli would also be into eating you out

◞⁺ had you calling him daddy

◞⁺ as he makes you cry

◞⁺ he's just too smitten to you

◞⁺ especially when he noticed how your body changed shape when you were carrying your first child

◞⁺ you breasts had swollen, milk had stained your clothes when you least expect it

◞⁺ and zhongli is always willing to help you with every problem mommy faces.

"let me taste you," zhongli hushes you down as he gently lays you to bed, making you relax with his touches, easing the tension from your back as the baby you're carrying had taken a toll on your body.

"a-ah, daddy," and you felt zhongli going down south, lips teasing on your skin as he barely leaves any kisses, just enough to make brief contact on your body. and he hooks a finger on your underwear, shoving it to the side and saw how wet you are for him.

"is this for me?"

"yes, daddy, all for you." hat had him gleaming with pride. he just can't wait to taste you, to lick everything you can offer to him.

and he did, roughly thrusting his fat and wet tongue in your pussy, nose brushing on your clit, a finger would then change place to tongue to plunge itself in your cunt while he sucks on the abused and sensitive nub.

after he makes you cum, he'd move up to kiss you, making you taste yourself on his tongue. and then, he'd pull down your nightdress, thumb eagerly brushing on your nipples and he'd feel how wet it'll become when the milk seeps out of it.

"let me taste you, one more time. please?" you nodded, oh the archons, he just makes you so weak.

and daddy zhongli would greedily suck on your tits, tongue swirling on your nipples, a hand teasing the other that matches pace with the one fingering you from below.

the stimulation was too much and it had you coming again and again and again.

◞⁺ may the great geo archon know that i have ovaries for a reason <3

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— genshin boys and how you take care of them when they’re sick.

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CHILDE:

Childe has a very strong immunity system. No lame flu could ever get him. Mayhaps it's the below 0-degree temperature in Snezhnaya that helped his body grow accustomed to certain climates and temperatures? Because according to him, he "takes colds and kicks ass." However, after having too much fun and getting too competitive with Scaramouche at the Dragonspine Ski Resort, he's struck down with a terrible fever. From Sneznaya's Greatest Love Machine to sick babie in (y/n)'s care. He's not necessarily the whiny type but Childe is very helpless. Whether it was intentional or not, he couldn’t help himself at all. He forgets about the cough drops he has to drink and you have to remind him about it, when he refuses to eat Goulash fresh from Dragonspine and demands for alphabet soup, or when you're doing work in the living room and he comes up to you wrapped in a burrito blanket, asking for cuddles because "hugs are the best medicine." to which, you would reply with a hard "no." because you couldn't risk the both of you getting sick. (Even though you were craving hugs from him too.) Due to your boyfriend's stubbornness, it took a week before he could fully recover. And when he did, you bet he rushes to you, screaming, "I'm cured!" peppering you with kisses on your cheek and enveloping you in hugs that you've longed so much from him.

DILUC:

Colds are Diluc's worst enemy. Whenever he got remotely sick when he was a kid, whether it be a runny nose or a small allergy, his immune system literally betrays him. So, when he gets sick, he literally gets sick. Since then, He vowed to maintain a healthy body. You've never even seen him get a headache! It's always been Diluc taking care of you whenever you’re down with a cold. You had always wished for a moment where the tables would turn and it would be you taking care of him for once. That would soon happen on a particularly normal day. Diluc approaches you and asks if you could check his temperature. You bring out a thermometer to check if he has a fever, and it read 38 degrees. Diluc suddenly panics. His face red as a tomato and feeling woozy and lightheaded, your boyfriend wraps his arm around you for support as you bring him to your bedroom. Then, he suddenly sneezes. An adorable sniffle you did not expect to hear from your boyfriend or from anyone as handsome as him at all. It was the cutest "achoo." you've ever heard. You giggle, reaching for his neatly folded pajamas in the closet and handing it to him. "Pretend you didn't hear that." He says coldly, trying to not act embarrassed. Since that night and until he became well, you barely left Diluc’s side. He's wrapped in a blanket, his usual well-dressed get up is replaced with a dark gray hoodie and joggers, your stuffed plushies are cuddled up beside Diluc to keep him company whilst he's bed-ridden, and you're bringing him healthy and delicious meals to help him get better soon. When he had finally recovered, Diluc thought that maybe getting sick wasn't all that bad. Especially if the the one most dearest to him could love and care for him so well while he’s at his weakest.

KAEYA:

Kaeya tries to hide his cold at first. He doesn't want to make you worry too much. After all, he's not the type to get so sick easily anyway. T'was the cursed downpour of rain on that particular Wednesday night after his evening classes to blame for all of this. When you're around him, he clears his throat every time he has the urge to cough, He tries to sneeze as quietly as possible so you wouldn't hear, and he takes his daily medicine for colds behind your back. It wasn't til you accidentally hear his loud coughs whilst he was on his phone when you realized that he had a cold for the past few days now. You were a bit sad at first because Kaeya shouldn't have hid this from you, and yet, you quickly understood when he told you why. Since then, you've been taking care of him. He would lie on your lap as you apply a fever patch on his forehead, massaging his temples, as he coos adoringly at your gestures of affection. In fact, he loved the special treatment that he was getting from you  so much, that even if he was getting better, he still asked if you could rub his temples to ease the pain he's been feeling from his common colds. Although it is very clear that he's already free of his illness, you chose to play along with him. and so from then on, giving Kaeya a loving massage became a part of your daily routine, and he was loving every minute of it.

ZHONGLI:

As a herb and tea enthusiast, Zhongli is able to keep a healthy mind and body. Chamomile tea before the two of you go to bed and a scented humidifier wafting around your house to rid of the germs. However, after eating something he had ordered for the both of you on Postmates and not knowing there was seafood in it, his mild allergies suddenly strike him with a severe cold. Zhongli hates this feeling. He hates not being able to get up, water the plants, read his books, or stroll around the city with you. He had no physical energy to do anything. He kept your house as clean and as influenza-free as possible. Yet here was, on your shared bed, speaking in a nasally but cute voice, a glass of orange juice on the bedside table, and tuned in to the Discovery Channel because it was the closest he could get to the wonderful world around him whilst he was sick. "I miss hearing your soothing voice." You say jokingly, drying a hot towel so you can pat and place it on Zhongli's forehead. "I'm afraid I can't do anything right now, my love. I'm sorry. A-Actually... my body feels hot. I think I need to take a  shower." Wearing a bathrobe or else he'd shiver and have his condition worsen, you help your boyfriend take a hot bath by washing his hair and help dry it right after. Zhongli wasn't the type of boyfriend to ask for these kinds of things, but it was such a sweet gesture. You gingerly wash his hair, spread shampoo around his auburn streaks and small upward curls, and massaging his head in the process. He hums in delight whilst you giggle at his utters of praise, leaving him once you're done with your deed. After a relaxing bath that had probably defeated the colds that was plaguing him, Zhongli is back on his feet the next day. Unfortunately, you were the next victim of this stupid flu and now, it was Zhongli's turn to take care of you and making sure you would get the love and treatment that you had given him.

XIAO:

Calling your boyfriend stubborn when he's sick is quite an understatement. As a very productive person, Xiao always sets a certain amount of things to do as his goal for the day. Going to the skate park, hanging out with you, playing sports, or playing video games were just many of the activities he would do in a span of a day. But, when he catches a cold after staying up too late (sleep is for the weak! According to the Vigilant Yaksha as the mad lad had stayed up till 7 AM) after getting too invested in playing Resident Evil Village, he comes down with a flu that same afternoon. And so, his usual routine of going to the skate park, hanging out with you, and playing video games were soon to be replaced with lounging in the bed, taking medicine, being reprimanded by (Y/N) for moving too much, and feeling like shit because he can't do anything at all. You will literally shoot daggers when you see your boyfriend dashing around because he's supposed to be in bed, getting all the rest he can get. You were very strict with him, simply because you had to. Xiao was very careless after all. You were cooking dinner that same night when Xiao comes up to you, resting his chin on your shoulder, wrapping his arms around your waist and whispering, "I can go to school with you tomorrow." "Xiao... no you won't. Go to back to bed. I'll bring you the Veggie Radish Soup there." You reply harshly, paying no attention to him at all. His tsundere tendencies were showing when you deliver the soup to him and he grumbles, "Y-you don't have to take care of me like this. It was my fault as to why I got sick in the first place. I can take care of myself, you know." You raise an eyebrow, giving him a knowing yet loving look. "I know that. But, I'm doing this because I love you. You're my freaking boyfriend for petesake! Why would I not care for you like this!?"

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[zhonglis-wifey]

coming back

i like writing angst okay!! it’s fun and easy to do!!!!! i am a firm believer in god of love tsaritsa i will die on this hill. anyways i listened to deltarune music while writing this i think that’s funny

Angst w/ happy ending

1175 words

TW: Death + blood

[name] is a human and zhongli is a god so obviously there’s going to be a time where he sees them die. he just didn’t think it was going to be this soon — [name]’s bloody and increasingly cold body trembling in his arms as they fought desperately to keep her eyes open. the remains of celestia burned in the background, debris scattered across the floating ground.

[name] can hear zhongli crying. they don’t want their last moments with zhongli to be sad, so they shakily reach up to his face to wipe his tears away. “it’s okay,” they reassured, voice raspy from trying not to cough up more blood, “we knew this was going to happen. please don’t cry over me.”

that just makes zhongli cry even harder. frantically, they pull [name] close. “don’t say that. you’re going to be fine.” zhongli wishes he could believe himself. 

[name] smiles bittersweetly at them. “can you tell me a story one last time before i go?”

“you’re not going anywhere,” zhongli demands, although not sure who to. 

“zhongli,” they plead with the last of their energy, “it’s too late. don’t let your last memory of me be sad…” [name] forces themself to keep smiling as if nothing was wrong. “please… do you remember when we met…?”

zhongli nodded quickly, noticing that [name]’s life was slipping away fast. “it was two weeks before the rite of descension,” zhongli recalled fondly, already heartbroken at the incoming loss. “your corrected a pic storyteller on the history of azhdaha. i thought it was so cute that you’re this passionate and i knew i wanted to be with you.”

“it rained that day,” [name] took over as their eyes fluttered shut. “i didn’t have anywhere to go yet so you let me hang out in wangsheng with you and hu tao… you told me you admired my knowledge on liyue’s history and then you went on a huge rant about it…” [name] had to stop to giggle a bit. a few droplets of blood dripped down from their lips. “i’m gonna miss that about you. i always thought it was adorable when you did that.”

zhongli wiped the blood from their lips, leaving a thin red stain across [name]’s skin. “stop talking about yourself like you’re dead already.”

“you started telling me all the things i needed to know about liyue,” [name] continued, ignoring zhongli’s pained response. “i remember thinking you were like morax… i cried after the rite of descension, but you were there to comfort me… heh, and it turns out you were morax all along…! you… you always hated it when i… called you that…”

zhongli could feel [name] becoming still in his grasp. “[name], no. don’t leave me, please…” they cried helplessly.

the other archons had finally taken account of the absence of their comrade. they were supposed to be fighting alongside [name] in the battle against celestia, and though they’d won, the destructive aftermath separated the seven. the tsaritsa ran towards the sound of zhongli’s hurt cries, knowing all too well what had to have happened.

“i’m not leaving you, qīn ài de. i’ll always live in your memories… i know you won’t forget me… you won’t forget me… right?” [name] managed.

“i could never forget you,” zhongli cooed, realizing that their time with [name] was almost out. “i love you, darling.”

[name] smiled one last time. “i love you too.”

zhongli clutched [name]’s now-lifeless body to his chest, quietly sobbing at the loss of his beloved spouse. the tsaritsa reached zhongli a second too late. “morax,” she called gently, placing a hand on their shoulder, “i’m so sorry…” zhongli was silent. there wasn’t anything left to say. “you really love them… ” the tsaritsa observed. “…morax, i may be able to bring them back if your love is strong enough.”

“how…?” zhongli questioned almost inaudibly, not bothering to look up at his friend.

“i’ve only been able to do this a few times before, so it might not work, but it’s worth a try,” she warned. “i want you to remember all of your love for [name]. think of your fondest memories with them.” zhongli was already doing that. the tsaritsa could tell too, she just wanted him to feel like he was doing the right thing. she kneeled beside zhongli, peering at her friend with sympathy. “here, let me see them.”

zhongli wanted to refuse. they just lost [name], the last thing on their mind was handing them over to someone else. but, if it meant bringing them back to life, zhongli would do anything. he begrudgingly allowed the tsaritsa to hold [name] instead.

the tsaritsa closed her eyes as she channeled her archaic powers as the god of love. intricate ice fractals danced across [name]’s skin upon contact with the tsaritsa. the ice traced over every wound they had, magically healing them as they disappeared. the final fractal appeared on [name]’s lips, removing the bloodstain from earlier and returning [name] to their true beauty. zhongli wanted to cry at the sight of them unscathed.

“morax,” the tsaritsa said as she cradled [name] in her arms, “take them. they need you now.” once zhongli regained protection of [name]’s limp form, the tsaritsa began giving instructions again. “i need you to close your eyes and focus on your love.” zhongli sighed as they closed their eyes. to solely focus on love, zhongli would have to push the new grief away. it was nearly impossible.

the lack of sight helped — if zhongli didn’t look at [name] dead, then he could just pretend they were alive and sleeping. zhongli recalled their first lantern rite together, where [name] wished for the world to be free from celestia. they remembered the day [name] proposed, saying they couldn’t believe they were so lucky to be loved by an archon. of course i love you, zhongli thought. it’s impossible not to love you. zhongli felt movement in his arms — [name]. they were breathing. his eyes shot open, fixated on the unconscious form of their revived lover.

“it worked,” the tsaritsa stated, in awe of her own capabilities and zhongli’s adoration for a mere mortal. “we need to get them somewhere safe.”

-

when [name] woke up, they were greeted with the familiar warmth of the bed they shared with zhongli. he wasn’t in the bedroom, though, leaving [name] deeply confused. they remembered everything. was this what heaven was like? was heaven just a replica of your real life?

they weakly pushed themself out of bed, nearly falling to the floor in the process, and opened the door to the living room. zhongli stood at the front door, turned away as if they had just closed it. he turned around as soon as he heard the door creak open and bolted to [name]’s side. “[name]!” they exclaimed as they embraced [name], “you’re back… ”

[name] carefully wrapped their arms around zhongli’s waist, nuzzling into his chest and admiring the warmth that emanated from him. “i told you i wouldn’t leave you.”

[ponyam]

hello, could you please write a fluffy comfort fic where zhongli comforts chubby!reader when theyre in the middle of a big self doubt session? i have been looking for fics related to chubby comfort but i havent found any good ones :(

of course! thank you for requesting this one; this topic really resonates with me as well as many others <3

doubt in the eyes of a god

[zhongli x reader]

synopsis: reader is battling insecurities while zhongli is there to remind them that they are loved

hurt/comfort

cw: slight angst, body insecurities

Moments like these were hard to endure; moments when your body didn’t feel like it belonged to you; moments when you almost didn’t recognize yourself in the mirror due to constantly wishing that what you saw wasn’t real. Confidence, when constructed properly, can be used as a shield or a repellent to keep negative thoughts at bay, but outward confidence does not always reflect inwards. Confidence takes time, energy, and strength to build up, and in instances when your energy feels like it’s depleting, so does that confidence.

Negative thoughts and feelings have the tendency to build up over time, if we allow them to seek residence in our mind and in our hearts. But sharing these very personal emotions is no easy feat; it requires a great amount of courage that we may not always have. Consequently, acts of vulnerability tend to happen unwillingly, because sometimes, enough is enough.

And it was certainly becoming enough for you.

The rain that evening was so heavy outside that it was almost impossible to pinpoint when the sun had previously set. Outside was cold and gloomy, while inside was warm and cozy, but it was hard to feel warm inside with a growing list of mundane tasks, paired with an inability to concentrate on anything other than the self-deprecating thoughts that currently plagued your mind.

The rainwater that was running off of the overhang of your back porch was mesmerizing to watch; it was almost soothing. Watching the consistent stream of water gave your mind something to focus on, allowing you to be present, while the loud sounds of the intense rainfall drowned out a few of those raging thoughts. However one particularly persistent thought prevailed:

Why do I look like that?

A tidal wave of mixed emotions had already begun to consume you as tears fell before you could stop them. Doubts and insecurities clawed at your chest as sobs wracked your body, making breathing almost difficult.

Suddenly, the front door clicked open as a partially soaked Zhongli hurriedly stepped inside to escape the weather. After hanging his coat and removing his shoes, he announced his arrival, calling your name once, then twice. Yet your mind was unable to register anything he had said.

Footsteps echoed down the hallway as Zhongli made his way towards you, causing panic to set in as your lover would see you like this. But it was far too late to do anything about it as he knelt down beside you, brows furrowed in concern.

He said nothing at first, opting to wipe away a few stray tears with his fingers before standing up and leaving the room. He soon returned with a box of tissues and a glass of water in hand, placing them down on the coffee table behind you as he sat down next to your shaking form.

“Look at me, please.”

A gentle hand reached out to cup your cheek as he positioned your eyes to meet his. The expression you wore shattered a piece of Zhongli’s heart, but he hid it well as he moved to grab a couple of tissues to dry your eyes with.

Your lover had always been very patient with you, and would never push you to talk about something you weren’t ready to address with him yet, but the look of hurt and sadness that adorned your features indicated to him that this was something that your heart clearly could not handle.

As your sniffling eventually died down, he spoke again.

“Would you like to share with me what has been troubling you?”

With shaky breaths, you explained to him some of the thoughts you had been having.

He nodded in understanding before speaking up again.

“I see.”

He paused, reaching out to take both of your hands in his own.

“I have witnessed much from my many years of existence, and despite much war and hardship that has become of it, it is astonishing how beautiful this world can be. And now, as I am no longer the god I once was, I get to truly appreciate the many wonders that this world has to offer.”

You then felt Zhongli gently squeeze your hands as he traced small circles into your knuckles.

“After everything that I have seen and all the beauty that I have witnessed, the radiance which encompasses you will always be my favorite. You mean everything to me, and I have no regrets about meeting you. You have shown me what it feels like to be loved rather than revered as a deity; you have brought true joy into my life, simply by existing in it. To me, each day spent with you is as valuable as gold, and for that I must thank you.”

He pressed a soft kiss to your forehead.

“When I look at you every day, I am always astounded by the beauty of which you possess. I am amazed by your kindness and passion, enchanted by your wonder and curiosity, and no matter what may become of your physical form, those feelings will never change; I will always love you regardless.”

Removing his hands from yours, Zhongli moved to cup your face, giving you no other option but to gaze into his glowing amber eyes.

“Am I understood?”

You replied with a small nod, fresh tears threatening to spill at the lovingness of his words, before Zhongli pulled away and opened his arms to you.

“Come here.”

As soon as those words fell from his lips, you found yourself in the warmth of your lover’s arms. His hold was comforting and his touch soothing. The outside air that had followed him in filled your senses, and it took all your might not to fully melt into a puddle.

“I love you,” he spoke softly, “and I will not hesitate to remind you of that.”

[witch-hazels-musings]

quick drabbles 

choose one character & one prompt from the list (I couldn’t decide so some of them are dialogue and some are actions, but choose one or the other, not both) (send them in my ask box*) 

Diluc, Zhongli, Kaeya, Kazuha, Childe, Xiao, Albedo, Dainsleif, Scara, Thoma, Itto

Beidou, Sucrose, Ganyu, Jean

actions: 

hugs that last a little longer than they should

immediately looking at the other after telling/doing something funny in hope to see their smile

making playlists and mood boards for the other

trying to learn about the others interests

continuously denying others who think they are together

“no we are not together!! … at least not yet…”

finding similar fictional characters who shares the other one’s MBTI and enneagram type

trying to know little things about them by observing

always giving the utmost attention to the other if they are in a crowd

associating random things with them

getting matching key rings

hanging out together often

playing with the hair at the nape of the neck

smiling against the other person's neck

hugging, but the shorter person wraps the arms around the taller's head (i don't mean to imply that all couples you write must have this tall-short dynamic)

playing footsie

ruffles wet hair (after rain/after a shower? so it sprinkles onto the other

tugging the chin upward/closer

kisses own fingers and then places it on the other's cheek/forehead/lips.

places a kiss atop the hairline

pinching cheeks fondly

caressing the cheeks

tracing the edge of the ears

kisses pressed onto the back of the ears

kisses planted onto the collarbones

running fingers across the length of the neck

tracing the spine

dialogue: 

“you look better in my clothes than i do.”

“i believe you.”

“you can tell me anything.”

“isn’t the view beautiful?

“they’re not you.”

“if you cry, i’ll cry ─ and that won’t be fun for anyone.”

“did you just kiss me?”

“i’ve dreamt about this.”

“is that a drawing of me?”

“i didn’t mean to say that but yeah, i love you.”

“of course i will.”

“i thought you'd never ask.”

“quick, kiss me!”

“you cancelled plans for me?”

“i’ve never seen anyone look so cute and ridiculous at the same time.”

“that is not what the instructions say.”

“you remembered?”

“stop looking at me like that!”

“how mad would you be if i kissed you?”

“you’re hugging me too tight!”

“that’s the first time i’ve ever seen you smile.”

“you’re lucky you’re hot.”

“i didn’t know you could sing.”

“you weren’t supposed to hear that!”

“you give me butterflies.”

“i can’t think around you.”

“i just wanted to make you laugh.”

“i’m not scared but if you are, you can hold my hand.”

“you ramble and it’s adorable.”

“are you blushing?”

“did i say that out loud?”

“hey, only i can call them that!”

“i meant it when i said for better or for worse.”

“that’s the sixth time you’ve complimented me today.”

“nothing else matters except for you.”

“we could run away.”

“the world could be on fire and i’d still be happy as long as i'm with you.”

“this isn’t adrenaline, i want to spend my life with you.”

“you deserve better.”

“it’s not safe.”

“i can’t look at you.”

“get out.”

“was it worth it?”

“there’s just no pleasing you, is there?”

“why don’t you give a shit?”

“i can’t do this if you don't trust me.”

“find someone else then.”

“don’t touch me!”

“they were there. you weren’t.”

“is your image really more important than us?”

“you win.”

“this isn’t what i wanted to happen.”

[tartagilicious]

counterparts.

→ synopsis | hurt after hearing the person you’ve grown closest to has been withholding the truth you’ve been searching for, you seek him out to know just what else about your relationship had been a convenient lie.

→ genre | angst.

→ word count | 1300.

→ ib | je te pardonne by maître gims

→ note | angst my beloved <3 I hope yall like being hurt because I sure like doing the hurting >:D i spun this to be kind of a romance-esque story, but at the end of the day, you can view it platonically as well! just a reminder in that case, i write from the traveller’s pov, but the traveller is meant to be you and not the canonical person! / art credit to nanogons on twitter & a very thank you to @seerie for one again being my beta reader !!

✧･ﾟ: the day you meet again, rain runs from drooping leaves.

petrichor. a deep voice calls from within your memory as you walk. the scent left by rain is a rather unique combination of natural chemicals, slightly different to each region depending on the plant life that most thrives there.

as if to prove his point, you remember the man stopping to pluck a glaze lily from the earth, dotted with the same gentle smell. an innocent enough gesture. yet as you took the flower from his gloved hand, an abrupt sense of belonging crashed through your chest.

but the scent grew cloying over time. easily, even, with dainsleif’s tales of the old nation of khaenri’ah, and the archon’s ties with your missing sibling. that same fragrance of rain is rotten in your nose as you walk, the ball of tension in your throat doing little to keep you grounded.

because suddenly, your thoughts drift back to him in every stray moment. every past conversation is taken apart with a careful hand, yet is still unskilled in pulling out the lies you want to find. no matter what you do, you know that in the familiar stalls and cloudy reflections of shop windows will remain memories of zhongli, as hard as you may try to keep your eyes averted from them.

you find him with ease, the notion of knowing him so well curling in your stomach. but you choose to give yourself the benefit of the doubt; while a man of substance, it’s not hard to discern what zhongli’s hobbies may be.

it’s a lie and you know it.

there was only ever one place he chose to go to on days like today, anyway, where the clouds hang low and dark in the sky. they cast a temporary shadow over the world, the greenery and water mingled in a soothing dance with the air.

the ambience is lost on you as you climb the stairs of the pavilion, turning towards the veranda with rocks in your boots. he sits behind a thin screen that hangs down to block the rain, back turned to you. there’s a golden pot of tea next to him that still steams.

“___, it’s nice to see you.”

you haven’t said anything yet, but it’d be foolish to assume he didn’t hear you coming. your chest feels heavy as you try to take casual steps forward.

“you as well.” the words come out in a mumble as he finally turns towards you, eyes clear of suspicion. but, you’re sure not to mistake this as trust — zhongli must be aware of the bittersweet reunion between you and your sibling, regardless of his status of retirement.

“i hadn’t been expecting you.”

a small smile quirks his lip as he raises a hand, silently calling to a member of the waitstaff. a brief recount of your sudden arrival is all that’s needed before he places an order of your favourite beverage — a pot of sweet herbal tea you’d shared many times before.

you bite back your words and nod your thanks.

there is no barrier between you, not that there ever has been — you are alike in your positions of rebirth, and share the sentiments that come with leaving something cherished behind. but as you settle into the chair across from him, he can’t shake the notion of a strong connection beginning to sever.

“recently,” he clears his throat softly, naturally in a way only he can manage. “how have you been fairing?"

“i.. could have been better. but, that’s just how it’s been lately."

zhongli nods. his eyes do all they can to ease your tense figure from a distance, gentle as he says, “…after this all, i hope you’re alright.”

somewhat unbeknownst to you, his words are truthful. while aware of the situation on your mind, he is prepared to withstand any reaction you might have; whether you choose to forgive him or would rather never see him again, it is nothing he doesn’t see coming.

but the moment you pale hearing those words, he almost reconsiders.

“so i guess it's true?” you pause to let the waitstaff place a teapot in front of you, decorated with the delicate purple leaves of a wisteria tree. zhongli takes note of the way you put aside your gloomy expression to send the member a comforting smile while they pour your beverage, reassuringly easing the tension they must inevitably feel interrupting such a situation.

he’s looking into the depths of his tea cup when you try to meet his eyes again. you may be alone once again, but the awkwardness has not disappeared.

“…don’t you have an excuse?” your hands wrap around the warm cup in front of you, your eyes jumping from one place to another, not in panic, but disbelief. zhongli sees the way your words affect you, the bitter poison they must taste like after holding them in, the anxiety in knowing that he may be just the type of person you hope he isn’t.

he pauses for a few moments, the pattering rain insistent on the overhang not far from you. but he will not ever be the one to deny you the luxury of the truth.

“no.”

he states his answer simply, deliberately taking a sip of the tea that has long gone cold in his cup. in that moment, zhongli would use any means necessary to avoid seeing the heartbreak in your eyes.

“it was a contract.” he says, finally placing the cup down and breaking the defining silence. your eyes find his quickly.

he wants to tell you. tell you what? that you have every right to be angry with him for hiding the information you seek? that despite the horrible and deceiving man he’s become, he’s begun to realise that he wants you to be there to forgive him? there is little within the scope of reality that he is truly capable of hiding from you, and he curses the world every day that it has to include this.

“i sincerely apologise.” zhongli’s voice is low, the retired god seen nowhere in the regret that lines it. “but i cannot break a contract, not even for you.”

zhongli has always been a meticulous man; his suits are ironed in a specific way that he prefers to handle himself. he will talk about operas for hours if not prompted to stop, yet will only ever attend showings at one theatre. he is the same with the agreements he makes, steadfast and reliable in everything he does.

you only wish he could make an exception just this once.

words are jumbled in your throat, different scenarios and endings fighting to come out on top — you want to say something. there is no reason to give into the satisfaction that would come with walking away. yet when you open your mouth, your words escape you.

what do i want to say?

you walk away only when you’ve convinced yourself that it must be better for both of you this way, to separate yourself from the idea of him so you can finally see the entirety of him.

as your figure disappears below the veranda’s stairs, zhongli feels little. he knows there should be a cold bite, a flicker from deep within him that only comes when someone may never return, yet there is not even a moment of hesitation. he reminds himself that he should be prepared to see to whatever conclusion you reach.

silently, he pushes the cup in front of him to the centre of the table with the intention of leaving it to be collected. instead, he can’t help but notice how it rests next to its companion in the set, designed to be the counterpart to yours.

the artist had clearly intended the two to symbolise night and day, yours painted a deep purple complimented by an old wisteria tree — his, however, remains a golden colour, and contains the image of a blooming glaze lily.

he tears his eyes away, fighting against the fear of you, too, leaving for good.

[amethystroselilith]

Intertwined Fates (Chilumi/Zhonglumi) - Chapter 5

Yea so... uhm... I may or may have been addicted to anime during vacation and the next thing I knew, uni started again and uhm... we're a month in now... So much for me promising to be active in writing smh...

Also, I learned how to add pictures! Chapter 3 is updated for the ring picture :)

Can be read in ao3 here

SUMMARY:

Plans don't always go the way it is

Lumine can’t help but smile as Qiqi’s laughter filled their living room. Her heart can’t help but melt at the sight of her future husband, and her father pretends to be monsters and make fool of themselves to entertain the little girl. Lumine can’t help but chuckle to herself, her daughter completely has these powerful men wrapped around her little fingers.

“A beach wedding is such a wonderful idea, Lumine! Your aunties and I have founded these locations so far, if they’re not to your liking, just tell me, okay? Your mother will make sure to make your dream wedding happen!” her mother beamed beside her as she splayed out the pictures of potential beach locations on the coffee table in front of them.

Never did Lumine thought there will come a time when her mother and herself will bond like this. Upon confirming their engagement, her mother had been ecstatic; messaging Lumine all potential wedding ideas she can, even creating a board on Pinterest.

While it may be annoying to Lumine, she can’t deny that she’s excited herself. She gently shrugged her mother off at first, claiming that she’s busy with work, but one boring evening when Ajax was busy fixing something at work in his home office, the blonde woman opened the app to see what her mother is up to. She looked through the grand ideas her mother had pinned, they were mostly wedding dresses and accessories. The more Lumine browses, the more her mind starts imagining a wedding scenario, and the next thing she knows, she’s saving beach wedding-related pins and a phone call from her mother popped out of her screen.

Ajax joined mid-conversation and was surprised, and secretly elated that his bride also shares the same excitement of them officially tying the knot.

Never did Ajax thought he would be so invested in wedding planning, he’s more invested in the honeymoon part, but after listening to his fiancée and soon to be mother-in-law for a while, he can’t help but fall in love with the beach wedding idea and started looking at ideas on his own phone, which granted him a collaboration in the Pinterest board they’re working on.

After a promise of her mother looking for venues, the two-hour conversation ended with an excited soon to be wed couple.

A few days after that night, Lumine can’t help but think of her grand day every time she has the chance to. She had been bright during work, always humming softly as she works. Her glow had affected everyone in the bakery, even Xiao who smiled softly and even suggested something for the wedding cake, which Aether will be in charge of.

It surprised the twins, making them stare at Xiao long enough for the said man to be embarrassed and murmured something to forget about it until Lumine expressed her delight at the idea.

The original idea was a beach-themed cake, with the usual sand-like crumbs and seashells. Xiao instead suggested a baby blue coloured cake with frosting smudged on the cake to look like waves.

The day then ended with Xiao and Aether presenting a drawing of their combined ideas, Aether adding some white roses to complete the look.

(AN: Source: https://emmalovesweddings.com/summer-beach-wedding-cakes/summer-beach-wedding-cake-ideas/)

Lumine is in love with it.

“Have you two decided on the wedding date yet by the way?” her mother pulled her out of her thoughts.

“Well, we’re thinking a sunny Summer wedding will be nice? It fits the whole beach wedding theme, and coincidentally, that’s the time Ajax and I will don’t have to worry much about work.” Lumine answered, “It’s also going to be Qiqi’s first Summer at the beach.” she smiled at the scene last night, Qiqi’s eyes wide and curious as Ajax talks about the beach.

Qiqi had never been a huge fan of being under the sun, always preferring to stay under the shade, but from the looks of last night, her daughter seemed to be willing to give it a try, the seashell hunting and castle building especially.

Her mother took note of it on her phone, “Got it, now go ahead and look at these locations, I’ll contact them as soon as we get home.” she smiled.

Lumine hummed as she looked at the potential venues, they look great to Lumine so far, she appreciates the notes her mother stick with the pictures showcasing what each location is known and loved for.

She’s really invested in it, and Lumine wonders where all this energy is when it was her and Zhongli-

Before she could dwell on the thought, she shook her head, gaining a curious look from her mother.

“Sorry, something caught in my eye.” she shrugged it off while pretending to rub her eyes.

She went over the venues again, she managed to pick her top 3 favourites before calling for her groom to be, “Ajax, can you help me choose between these?”

The scene before her paused with Qiqi laughing as she pretends to fly as Ajax holds her up while her grandfather pretends to catch her.

“Sure, wanna help Mama and Papa choose the wedding venues, Qiqi?” Ajax cooed before sitting next to Lumine, putting Qiqi on his lap.

“Yes, Qiqi wants lots of seashells.” the little girl replied as she looked at the pictures.

“I’m sure all of them have lots of seashells, dear.” her grandmother chuckled.

Her mother is right, so it doesn’t really narrow down Lumine’s options, “How about you?” she asked Ajax, intertwining her fingers with his.

Ajax hummed, giving Lumine’s hand a kiss as he looked at the options, Qiqi giggled and offered her own hand, to which Ajax chuckled and give it a light kiss as well before ruffling her hair.

“They’re all good to me.” he shrugged.

“Ah, as helpful as your father was when we were planning our wedding.” her mother joked.

“Hey, I just trust your taste more than mine.” her father defended as he sat next to his wife.

Ajax was about to use the same excuse, but Lumine glared at him, “Don’t you dare.”

He raised his hands in defence, “Alright how about this, we close our eyes and let fate pick?”

Lumine raised an eyebrow.

“What? They’re your top 3 favourites, right? And we can’t choose, so why not give it a try?” Ajax shrugged.

Lumine sighed but agree, “Well, why not?”

With their hands together, they closed their eyes.

Their parents can’t help but laugh, Qiqi giggling in anticipation as she waits for the answer.

Their fingers grabbed a picture.

They opened their eyes,

‘Cool Isle’, it read.

~~~

“Qiqi wants beach wedding too,” Qiqi says, effectively freezing Ajax from cooking.

Lumine snickered from the table, watching and waiting for the man’s reaction. It was almost dinner time when her parents left, so they decided to hang out in the kitchen while Ajax prepares their meal, Qiqi’s colouring on her notebook while Lumine decided to just randomly film themselves. It’s a thing that she loves to do, documenting some of their lives to look back to in the future, and now looks like an interesting memory to laugh at someday.

Ajax turned to them with a tight smile, “No.”

Qiqi pouted, “Why not?”

“Because you’re my baby Qiqi and you’ll be forever, therefore, you’re not allowed to get married,” Ajax explained, pouting when he saw Lumine snickering with no intention of stopping their daughter from her terrifying plan.

“But why?”

“You’ll get three storytimes later if you promise not to get married.”

“Four!”

“Deal. You got that on camera right, love?” Ajax turned to Lumine.

“Oh my god.” Lumine laughed but nodded, “Yeah, I did.”

“You heard that yourself future Qiqi,” Ajax said at the camera.

“Four stories, yay!” the little girl hummed, bouncing lightly as she coloured.

The rest of the evening went quietly, they do their routines, Qiqi falling asleep midway through her first story, and now Ajax and Lumine are cuddling on their bed, the blonde having her back against her lover’s chest while his hands trace random shapes on her hip.

“What are you thinking about?” Lumine asked as she turned to face Ajax.

“Just you walking down the aisle dressed like the goddess you are.” he grinned.

“Really now?” Lumine raised an eyebrow, but Ajax can still see the smile she’s hiding.

“Well, trying to imagine what’s underneath the dress but it doesn’t sound as romantic now, does it?” Ajax teased, earning a playful smack from Lumine.

“It sounds more honest at least,” she retorted back with a playful smile.

“Now I can’t stop thinking of it…”

Lumine can feel something poking her leg, “Stop, it’s a surprise!” she huffed.

“That doesn’t help, love, now I’m more curious.” he groaned as he buried his face against her neck.

“There’s a reason why it’s called a surprise, you know.” Lumine rolled her eyes but still tilted her head to give him space.

“A small preview would be nice though…” he said suggestively before giving her neck a soft nibble.

“Hm, I guess a small sneak peek is fi-”

Lumine didn’t get the chance to finish her sentence for her fiancé just dived in for his meal.

~~~

“Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day, little Qiqi wants to play…” Qiqi sang softly as she traces the raindrops on the car window.

“It looks like it’ll be raining for the whole day.” Lumine observed the sky, “Qiqi, if it’s still raining when school’s done, just stay over Granny Shan’s toy store and I’ll pick you up, okay?”

“Can Qiqi have a new toy?” Qiqi gasped in excitement.

“If you’re a good girl for Granny Shan, then Papa will buy you one.” Ajax chuckled at the sparkle in Qiqi’s eyes.

Qiqi nodded before humming again, this time, livelier as she starts to think of what toy she would want.

“It’s nice we have someone to watch over Qiqi, we might be a little busy today since we’re in charge of the sweets for an event. I’ll make sure to bring Granny Shan something when I pick Qiqi up.” Lumine says as she looked at the notes on her phone to prepare for today.

“I’m sure she’ll appreciate that, babe.” Ajax hummed as he slowed the car in front of Qiqi’s school rather than the bakery, “Fix your raincoat, sweetie, Papa will walk you to school.” he said then waited for the little girl to follow his order.

“Give Mama a kiss and have fun at school, okay?” Lumine smiled.

“Okay! Qiqi’s gonna do her bestest!” the little girl responded before giving Lumine a kiss.

Ajax prepared the umbrella before stepping out of the car to get his daughter.

Lumine hummed and waited in the car. She looked at the toy store across the street, “It looks like they’re opening.” she said as she watches someone in a raincoat and an umbrella try to push up the display barrier to reveal the contents of the shop.

Granny Shan did say someone was helping her run the shop, “Someone looking for his family, huh.” she remembered the old woman saying, though she didn’t get any more information than that, though she did remember the man being nice to Qiqi and buying her a present.

Lumine should also bring him something as a thank you later.

The car door opening pulled Lumine’s attention from the employee.

“Qiqi has her umbrella, right?” Lumine asked.

“Yup, I made sure she didn’t forget it this time,” Ajax answered as he settled inside the car, “Alright, let’s go,” he said as he drove off.

~~~

Zhongli sighed as he shrugs his raincoat off and placing it on the coat rack together with the umbrella. He’s glad he stopped Granny Shan from going outside to open the shop herself. It was a bit tough even for him to push the barriers up with the wind trying to blow his umbrella away, he doesn’t want to imagine how dangerous it would’ve been for her.

“I hope it won’t be raining as much later.” the old woman hummed as she observed the weather.

“The weather news said it’ll be raining but it would be lighter than this,” Zhongli said as he went on about his duties.

“Well, either way, Qiqi would be waiting here, her mother will pick her up later.” Granny Shan said, “Which is nice cause I would love to give her something for their wedding.”

“Wedding?” Zhongli raised his eyebrow.

“Ah yes, turns out the couple isn’t married yet. Qiqi isn’t biologically the groom’s but she was raised by him when her father died from an accident.” the woman explained.

“That’s an unfortunate accident.” Zhongli frowned.

“Ah it was, but her groom is a great man, he said her deceased husband was his best friend, while it may sound controversial, I think it’s great that he takes good care of them, you can see how dedicated and loving he is when it comes to his family.” Granny Shan chuckled, “Maybe you should visit the bakery sometimes, it would be more fun to socialise with people your age than just an old lady like me.” she teased.

“Don’t be like that, I quite enjoy our conversation.” the brunette replied, “But I think it would be nice to meet them, maybe they can help me in searching for my own family.”

“Ah, that would be great as well.” Granny Shan replied, “Well, I’ll go ahead and make us some tea to warm us up.” she said before leaving to the kitchen.

Zhongli hum before continuing his tasks.

~~~

It was five hours after Qiqi’s done with school.

Five hours of Qiqi waiting for her Mama.

And Qiqi is starting to get a little fussy.

By this time, Qiqi would have taken a nap in the private room of the bakery, she would’ve woken up refreshed and would be playing with her Uncles now.

She doesn’t even remember the promise of a new toy, she just wants to go home and sleep.

Granny Shan had offered the sofa in their living room, but Qiqi isn’t comfortable with napping somewhere else than the comfort of familiarity their bakery gives. Even if she knows Granny Shan and Mr Zhongli are good people, she just wants her Mama and Uncles nearby.

Zhongli frowns as Qiqi rejects another snack from him, while Qiqi did have a packed lunch with her, he thought that some sweets will brighten her mood, but all he was getting was a no and a frustrated tired face from the girl.

“Hm, it’s barely raining outside now, why don’t you just walk Qiqi there?” Granny Shan said.

Qiqi perked up at the suggestion, looking at Zhongli with tired and pleading eyes.

“Yeah, I think it would be a great idea, the little one is tired and I think she’d be more comfortable resting with her family.” Zhongli nodded.

Qiqi’s eye lightened, she nodded in agreement before standing up to follow Zhongli.

“Alright, be careful, bye Qiqi.” Granny Shan waved.

Having been in a good mood again, Qiqi smiled and waved, “Bye-bye, GrannyShan!” before grabbing Zhongli’s hand.

It took Zhongli by surprise, he wasn’t offering his hand but it seemed to be a habit of the little girl, which isn’t that bad, it’s safer that way and he’s glad her parents thought her that.

Also for some reason, it gives him a huge sense of comfort.

Gently grabbing Qiqi’s hand and an umbrella, they made their way.

~~~

“Oh my god, I hope Qiqi is fine.” Lumine said as she frantically shoved her things in her purse, “We were so busy no one can come to get her, I couldn’t even prepare something for Granny Shan.”

“Baby, calm down.” Ajax sighed as he wrapped his arms around his stressed lover, hugging her from the back “Qiqi’s in good hands and you guys did amazing for the event, you should rest for a bit,” he said softly before kissing the side of her head.

While Lumine is shy with public display of affection, there is no customer to tend since the bakery was closed early, most of the employees left, Xiao was at the kitchen making sure to clean the last bit before locking up the back then heading home, and Aether had left to pick Keqing up from work. It’s just the two of them in front of the shop, Lumine having cleaned up the counter and tables when Ajax arrived.

“You know how Qiqi is when she doesn’t get her nap, she’s going to be a nightmare to take care of later.” the blonde dreaded.

Ajax chuckled, turned her around and lifted her up to sit her on the table, “I’ll be with you, don’t worry, we’ll handle our little tantrum monster, okay?” he smiled with an Eskimo kiss.

The exact thing Lumine needs to calm down, she smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck, “How are you always so bright even after work.” she pouted at him.

“Let’s say messing with a certain midget is a great stress reliever.” Ajax grinned mischievously.

“You know one day, you’re gonna get in trouble for pissing him so much at work.” Lumine deadpanned.

“Eh, I only mess with him when it’s a slow day so I’m not disrupting anything at work. Though it had become a game for everyone to bet on who’s gonna fall for whose prank, I have a winning streak of 4 if you’re curious.”

“If our kids become little shits, you’re sleeping on the fucking sofa.” Lumine threatened, though there’s a playful hint in her eyes.

“Such a harsh punishment, love, how will I pass on my legacy?” Ajax faked frowned.

“What legacy? Being a little shit to Scaramouche?” Lumine teased as she poked his cheeks.

“Well, I was thinking our kids vs his, you know? A worthy opponent, their battle will be legendary!”

Lumine laughed, “Ajax, no!”

Ajax grinned, glad that his lover is in a much brighter mood. The talk about their future kids had also brightened him up with excitement, he can imagine Qiqi being the best big sister she can be with the future little ones that’ll be running around their house.

Speaking of which, he should start looking for some renovation plans to handle a bigger family in their home.

A text notified Lumine. She checked her phone and sighed in relief, “Well, looks like Granny Shan sent her employee to walk Qiqi here.”

Ajax hummed before burying his face against her neck, “That’s great, ‘cause I’m feeling comfortable like this.”

“You’re gonna make the man uncomfortable, Ajax.” Lumine pointed out how intimate they look but nonetheless brushed her fingers through his hair.

“Eh, should be expected with a soon to be wed couple.” Ajax shrugged not moving except lifting his face to rest his forehead against hers.

Lumine just chuckled and welcomed the comfort.

“Mama, Papa, Qiqi’s here! Look, Mister, that’s Qiqi’s Mama and Papa!”

[kotorilovesalpacas]

A Golden House Full of Golden Tears (Chilumi)

A/N: hi i’m obsessed with chilumi cause of fanart on twitter and i’ve been wanting to write for them for ages so here we go :D

Warnings: angsty cause that’s all i’m good for, slight violence, a tiny mention of death?? sort of???, also slight story spoilers if you haven’t played to the Golden House

Part 1 / Part 2

Lumine.

Don't trust him.

Everyone had told her the very same thing. At first, she tried to heed their warnings. She kept her guard up when she was around him; never sharing too much, always keeping her walls firmly up. Yet as time passed, more emotions began to slip through the cracks. She found herself smiling a little too much, sharing a little too much, loving a little too much.

He's with the Fatui, remember?

She knew. Of course she knew. It was the one thing that remained firmly lodged at the back of her mind, hanging over her like a shadow. But he made her feel as though titles didn't mean anything. The kindness he showed towards her felt real. The feelings he confessed to her were real.

Or so he convinced her.

You'll only get hurt.

They were right. The thought dawned on her as she stood in the Golden House, rain dripping from her hair, plastering her clothes against her skin. Her heart slowly shattering, as she had been warned so many times, watching his blue eyes turn to face her.

  "You're late, girlie. I didn't think you'd show." His voice was airy, nonchalant. The same voice that had whispered secret I love yous and showered her with affection. The same voice she had fallen hopelessly in love with.

But now it belonged to a stranger.

"What are you doing?" Her voice came out as a strained whisper. Lumine felt her throat closing, the tears forcing their way to the back of her eyes. Her hands curled into fists, her nails digging sharply into the flesh of her palms. "Answer me."

"Taking the Gnosis. What does it look like?" One corner of his lips pulled upwards in a smirk. It wasn't the gentle smiles she was used to seeing. The smiles that warmed her heart, reassured her when she felt weak. Instead it was cold. Calculated.

  "But you said-"

"That I loved you? That the Fatui meant nothing to me as long as we could be together?"

"They were lies?"

"Sure were." His reponse was instant. "It was a fun game while it lasted, though!"

She opened her mouth, but there were no words. Her lips quivered as the tears began to spill, rolling slowly down her cheeks. Lumine's legs were wobbling beneath her, unable to bear the weight of her shattering heart.

  Even so, she forced herself to grab her sword. Though her fingers felt numb, she tightened them around the hilt, holding it out in front of her. Childe smiled at that, removing his bow from his back. When they first met, she had always told him that she would be more than happy to fight him if he so much as stepped slightly out of line.

  But she never thought it would actually happen.

As she took a shaky step forward, bringing her sword upwards, Childe spoke again, "But it's strange. You would've thought a place housing such an important object would be more heavily guarded, no?"

Lumine blinked.

"It's almost as if it isn't here." He took a step forward, drawing an arrow from the bag on his back. His nimble fingers placed it quickly upon the bow, aiming it directly at the blonde. "Did you know?"

"Y-You don't get to ask me questions." Lumine tried to steady her voice, but she knew that the strain gave her away. Even as she walked towards him, she prayed - begged - that his demeanor would change. A gentle smile, the loving eyes she would never grow tired of looking back into.

  Don't be ridiculous.

"It doesn't matter. There's another plan. There was always another plan." He chuckled, the sound reverberating around the chamber. Golden eyes narrowed at the boy, half inquiring as to what he meant and half pleading with him to stop. "Osial. I'm sure he's awakening even as we speak."

Lumine had heard about Osial before, read about the events in books. Zhongli had shared tales of the events when she had inquired. Above all, she was warned of the danger Osial would pose.

  "You don't mean-"

He loosed his arrow.

Lumine ducked, rolling easily out of the way. Her eyes were wide, her breathing labored. She didn't want to fight him. She didn't want this. Before she even had the chance to react, there was another arrow flying her way.

She dodged, breaking into a sprint as she closed the gap between them both. For a moment, Childe's eyes went wide; she had caught him off guard. Though he tried to jump backwards, Lumine's foot shot out, causing him to stumble backwards.

His bow fell out of his hands and she kicked it away, placing her other foot on his chest to hold him in place. Pale fingers trembled around the hilt of her sword as she pressed the tip of the metal to his chest.

  "Do it." He smiled up at her, spreading his palms as if accepting defeat.

  Lumine pressed her lips together, the tears finally overtaking her. They streamed down her cheeks, a sob finally breaking through her lips. As much as she wanted to scream at him, she couldn't. She wanted to shout until her voice broke, but she couldn't. She wanted to tell him how badly he had hurt her, how she would never trust again, but she couldn't.

The sword fell from her hands, clattering to the floor beside his head. His brows furrowed as she stepped away from him. Did he really think she would have the strength to kill him?

Lumine took another step backwards, taking a deep breath. She took one last look at the male she had come to love and her heart swelled. Images flashed through her mind; the times they had spent together, the laughs they had shared, the memories they had made.

  It all meant nothing to him.

"I'll never forgive you for this." She whispered.

And then she turned and broke into a run.

[adios-gatos]

1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24 and 25 for both for akimitsu and kohaku

just bros being bros

[What is your character's relationship to The Traveler?]

Tbh I always imagined them in game like. just trying to vibe near a village - maybe Qingce village??

Despite their efforts to lie low though, they both are very... attention grabbing kinds of people. The villagers think they're kind of strange and eventually one of the villagers approaches Traveler about confronting the two - they don't want trouble in their lil village bro :<

So Traveler and Paimon get a fun quest to go find them, mayhaps with some encounters with treasure hoarders since they're also close by Qingce? Either way, Traveler figures out the fact they're both gods but the Traveler is also a relaxed person so they just agree to not tell the Qingce villagers in exchange for the two listening to the concerns the villagers have about them.

From then on the Traveler could talk to them for ore locations and fun Inazuma lore!

[What is their relationship with Zhongli? Do they have one at all?]

The three have a... professional relationship? That's the best way to describe it. Tbh I imagine archons and adepti can tell when gods are near and vice versa so he was Aware when they showed up in Liyue Harbour. Tbh Akimitsu probably sought him out and the two made a contract where Zhongli can't tell Baal about how the two are hanging around his place

I don't know yet what Zhongli got out of it though v v

[What is your character's relationship with themselves?]

Akimitsu tries to look at things from a logical point of view, even himself. It helps a lot with planning but for things like emotions... not so much. He can end up annoyed at himself a lot for feeling things for "no reason", and that shit has been happening more frequently after the whole "running away from your home country" situation

Kohaku is a lot more forgiving for himself and his emotions though! He's Aware that he's a pretty emotionally driven person and that even people like Akimitsu can end up controlled by their heart rather than brain, regardless of what they try to say about it. He can just end up expecting himself to be too emotional to do things and underestimating himself in the process. Kohaku is used to being more like the person who lightens the mood and keeping the planners from getting ahead of himself. Hes ended up just having a low opinion of himself outside of that.

[Who is their love interest? If they do not have one, who is their closest friend?]

Each other for both. Baal was also a very close friend of theirs before they left, and maybe also a love interest too depending on what the Inazuma chapter shows us

[What do they think of The Knights of Favonius?]

I feel like they've encountered so many Knights doing their patrol stuff in the wilderness around Mondstadt that they're used to seeing them.

For Akimitsu it feels like seeing a coworker you don't know very well in public. For Kohaku its the same but he's more willing to stop for conversation-

[Wine is Mondstadt's most popular drink. Do they drink wine?]

Tbh Akimitsu isn't super used to alcohols so when he does drink he's. v picky. He doesn't like just straight up red wine or white wine. If it's gonna be alcohol, it better taste good bro

Kohaku is more used to wine!! People tend to use drinks like wine for spiritual/religious events so by now he's pretty used to drinking things like wine so he doesn't end up offending someone. You give him a wine, he'll tell you how old it is and what ingredients they used

[Do they carry a lot of Mora?]

They Are Both Broke Ass Bitches

[What do they think of Venti?]

Akimitsu doesn't Vibe with the whole not being involved with your country's affairs thing Venti has going on. What do you mean..... you aren't a part of the Knights..... what do you mean you just drink wine and have fun...... what the fuck...............

Kohaku gets it better since like. his own position back home in Inazuma wasn't as military based as Akimitsu's so he gets the just kinda doing your own thing a bit better? Though he still doesn't get not doing Anything for your country....

[How did they acquire their Vision?]

Ok so. I haven't thought their vision stories out as much as Seirs but!! I do know that Kohaku got his vision from the past electro archon and was able to ascend to godhood but not archon status afterwards

[What is your character's weakness?]

Akimitsu is good at predicting other peoples moves but he's really bad at understanding his own underlying emotional motivations and weaknesses. He doesn't plan for them

Kohaku's is his own doubts and opinions on himself. Self sabotage basically

[What weather do they love the most? Why?]

Akimitsu appreciates sunny days with clouds. He says its because its good traveling weather but its mostly really because he likes to see the sights and thats easier to do when its nice out

Kohaku likes a light rain in the warm weather... its very soothing to just take in the rain and light enough to where he doesn't have to worry about what they have out getting ruined. Theyre just relaxing...

[What is their strength?]

Akimitsu can plan like No One Else!! He's just really good at guessing peoples next steps to things

Kohaku is a very empathetic and sympathetic guy so he can make connections with people easily!

[What do they think of the Fatui?]

Stay Back, Slut.

[What do they think of the Archons?]

I already answered for Venti so uhhh

Zhongli - (A) a knowledgeable gentleman tm (K) polite, but needs more time for himself and to figure out what he enjoys

Baal - both miss her lots and feel Very Guilty about leaving her alone in Inazuma, even when they don't agree with her decree

[What is the worst thing that could happen to your OC?]

Losing each other. Being alone with no one else

[pazii]

long awaited mai introduction! i don’t have an interactions with other oc’s planned for her, but i’m sure i’ll come up with plenty as we talk!

- VERY CLUMSY !!! she’s friends with many polearm users (zhongli, xiangling, hu tao) so they all tried to teach her... it didn’t work (however, she eventually was able to master it thanks to xiao’s teaching >:)

- however, i feel like she would ultimately try to master another weapon that she feels like suits her a bit more? i think it would likely be a catalyst or a sword.

- she likes sweet foods a lot! she has a huge sweet tooth. often gets in trouble for swiping pastries meant for guests at wangshu inn or bites of xiao’s beloved almond tofu

- she wears her sister’s faded vision around her neck as a necklace. when she is finally acknowledged by the gods, the light returns to the vision and it becomes hers. it’s electro as well!

- i wish i could draw, but alas i cannot. i’ll describe mai instead! she’s very short, having not grown since she was 13. she’s even shorter than xiao! it’s quite embarrassing for her and she doesn’t like it when people comment on it (once xiao is more comfortable around her, he comments on it occasionally and it irritates her to no end. xinqqiu comments on it 24/7 when she’s back in liyue harbor)

- she has fair skin that always seems flushed and a spattering of freckles across her cheeks. her eyes are a bright violet and she has shoulder length blonde hair with pink streaks in the front! she almost always has her hair tied up in a messy half up half down with a pretty ribbon.

- she loves rings. she wears lots.

- she had a HUGE crush on hu tao at some point but eventually grew out of it and they became best friends instead

- she also thinks beidou is the coolest human alive but is too scared to talk to her when she’s on land

- she loves the rain. xiao has scolded her on many occasions when he comes to wangshu inn, expecting to see her cozied up in her room but instead she’s on the roof, soaking wet

- mai is naturally curious by nature. this is why she adores and looks up to zhongli so much, since he seems to know so much. he tells her so many stories about liyue and it’s history and she is enthralled every single time, hanging onto his every word

- her curiosity has gotten her into trouble on numerous occasions, especially when talking to xiao and inquiring about things he wasn’t quite ready to talk about with her

- she started working at wangshu inn because they were short staffed and so she ended up moving out there (very reluctantly, but zhongli insisted it would be good for her to see the world though she was pretty convinced she was going to get herself killed “out in the wild”)

- she met xiao when she was saved by him when verr goldet asked her to go collect crystalflies and this interaction is one she remembers with much embarrassment...

obviously i ship her with xiao bc i love him very much and this is purely self indulgent 😌 but i have lots of other relationships with characters planned for her (all of which are also self indulgent, like her being besties with chongyun and hu tao and zhongli being some sort of father figure)

- adeptus anon 💖

All these interactions are adorable!! I love her so much, I adore her personality too 😭💕 especially the interactions with Xiao hehe

I think she would get along well with my OC Taiyang...

Tai comes to Wangshu Inn weekly to visit Xiao since they're really close friends, he would definitely learned about Mai from Xiao first before they even met in the first place (or from Zhongli)

After learning about Mai, he would seek her out to get to know her more!

He is very interested in a mortal that can make his reserved friend open up..

If they become friends, Tai would definitely tell her cute stories about Xiao maybe embarrassing moments that happened in the past much to Xiao’s dismay (hope angry cat doesn't kill the bird...)

Tai wouldn't hide the fact that he's an adepti from Mai but he wouldn't straight up just tell her either

Zhongli being a father figure to the both of them 💕