#nonbinary zhongli

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Hahahaaaaaaa......

I debated which characters I should draw with this meme.... I ended up drawing both versions (´･ω･`)

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heizhong

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zhongli; genderfluid, bigender, transfeminine

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Finished just before Pride ended lol

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ೀ ,, A love so beautiful, it might be your last. | Zhongli x GN!Reader

"Osmanthus wine tastes the same as I remember.. But where are those who share the memory?"

☄ Short Summary: In an era long past, Morax and the reader shared a deep love, but tragedy struck during the Archon War. The reader, protecting a fellow friend─met an untimely end. Decades later, fate granted them a new life. Reborn, with memories intact, the reader set out to reunite with Morax.

Implied: Angst and Fluff

Warning(s): Blood, gore

Word Count: 1,841 words 11,429 characters

Zhongli's character might be OOC.

[Reader is an Adeptus.]

Upon initial acquaintance with Guizhong, she graciously introduced you to her comrades, the Adepti—comprising Cloud Retainer, Streetward Rambler, Moon Carver, Mountain Shaper, and Morax. Your amiable associations extended to the Yakshas, forging bonds with each member, except for Morax. The deity, inherently reticent and guarded, proved to be difficult to win over, with a frigid disposition and a volatile temper.

Over the passing years, your persistent companionship softened the stern facade Morax presented. Gradually, subtle expressions of emotion, even occasional smiles, became discernible in his presence. A noteworthy shift ensued, granting you the privilege to affectionately address him by various endearing nicknames, besides from the customary "Rex."

Amidst the Adepti and Yakshas, your relationship with Morax attracted attention when, in a moment of jest, you ran up to him and endearingly referred to him as "Dear" or "Love." Such playful banter led to amusing misconceptions among your peers, who mistakenly perceived the both of you to be lovers. Yet, you staunchly clarified the nature of your relationship, asserting a deep and platonic friendship, despite the good-natured teasing.

As the years unfolded, it was a surprising turn of events when Morax, traditionally reserved, found himself compelled to confess his feelings. The backdrop of a garden adorned with Glaze Lilies, with the sun gracefully setting, served as the canvas for his heartfelt revelation. In a manner both old-fashioned and tender, Morax professed his affection, culminating in your joyous acceptance of his sincere confession.

The rustling leaves of the trees danced in the air as you approached the location Morax had invited you to. He acknowledged your quiet footsteps, yet his gaze remained fixed on the sun gracefully setting before him. The gentle breeze enveloped both of you, rendering the scenery truly breathtaking with each step you took. Coming to a halt, you queried Morax with a smile, prompting him to glance at you over his shoulder.

"I'm here, Rex. Is there something you wanted to say? What's with the sudden invitation?" you inquired, wearing the gentle smile that never failed to captivate him. Morax bit his lower lip, staying silent for a brief moment, his gaze unwaveringly fixed on your face. He despised it, he despiced of how you make him feel so vulnerable—so weak. Your soothing and calming voice had the power to enchant him, and he found solace in the mere act of listening to your random stories. Your scent, you embodied the ethereal fragrance of Glaze Lilies, your favorite flower, a scent that lingered gracefully as an evidence to your love for perfume crafting.

For the first time, Morax grappled with a feeling he couldn't quite comprehend. Was this what mortals referred to as love? "I..." he sighed, his words hanging in the air, unfinished. He hesitated, grappling with an unexpected fear. Morax, a formidable God, who had no fear, found himself unnerved—scared getting rejected by you.

"Is this your way of courting me, Rex?" you playfully asked, a gentle chuckle escaping your lips. His eyes widened as you continued, "I must say, this is uncharacteristic of you, Rex," teasingly noting his discomfort. Morax averted his gaze, a subtle blush gracing his cheeks. Your ability to make him feel vulnerable was both unsettling and intriguing.

"Is... that so?" Morax mumbled, and you responded with a wide smile. "It's a yes," you declared, catching him off guard. "Your confession, I accept it," you clarified, smiling. Morax pulled you into a tight embrace, his chin resting on your head as he kissed your forehead. "Thank you... [Name]," he expressed, finally allowing a wide, genuine smile to grace his countenance—a sight reserved exclusively for you.

Your relationship with Morax became known to the Adepti and Yakshas, who congratulated you both with warm smiles. Despite Morax's initial inclination to keep your relationship private, a shift in his perspective led him to make it public. He wanted the world to know that you were his, and his alone.

In the cocoon of your private moments, stolen kisses, intertwined hands, and tender embraces became cherished facets of your relationship with Morax. Despite his reserved demeanor in public, he transformed into a more affectionate lover when the two of you were alone, craving your attention and reveling in the intimacy of your shared moments─a needy God.

However, as The Archon War loomed, Morax's protective instincts took precedence. He desperately implored you to not participate, his plea driven by a strong love for you. Although you possessed adeptus capabilities, the notion of you engaging in the war didn't align with his desire to shield you from harm. Despite your own inclination to join the fight and safeguard Morax, the desperation in his eyes and the depth of his concern persuaded you to set aside your warrior instincts and stay hidden instead.

The cave echoed with the harrowing sounds of battle as you sought refuge, covering your ears to shield yourself from the haunting screams that filled the air. Amidst the chaos, a familiar scream pierced through—the cry of Guizhong.

You sprinted towards the source, only to discover Guizhong, her form covered by vicious wounds. In a swift motion, you shielded Guizhong from the impending strike, the weapon tearing through your flesh, a gruesome testament to your sacrifice.

Guizhong gasped, her eyes reflecting horror as you crumpled to the ground, blood seeping from the grievous wound. Guizhong rushed towards your lifeless body as she shouted your name, "[Name]!" The opponent, driven by greed to obtain a divine seat in Celestia, redirected their brutality towards Guizhong, leaving a trail of desolation.

When Morax returned, the cave bore witness to a scene of horror. Your lifeless body lay sprawled, the cavern floor stained with blood. The gaping wound in your stomach oozed crimson, and your once vibrant eyes now stared vacantly into the abyss. Morax, upon the realization of the tragedy that happened in his absence, dropped his weapon in shock.

Rushing to your side, he shouted your name with desperation. Clutching your lifeless form, "[Name], Wake up... please..." Morax's hands trembled as he beheld the gruesome scene before him. The air reeked of metallic bitterness, and Morax's anguished cries echoed in the cavern as he cradled your mutilated body. "Don't be like this.... wake up...." Tears streamed down his face, mixing with the blood that stained your cold skin. "[Name], love..... please.... I can't-" The weight of regret and grief pressed upon him as he clung to your lifeless figure, a witness to the brutality that had stolen your warmth, leaving behind only a chilling void.

After the heart-wrenching tragedy, Morax, consumed by grief and guilt, experienced a mental breakdown. As a tangible connection to you, he tenderly retrieved one of your accessories—your earring—and adorned it, a poignant gesture symbolizing an enduring link to the love and loss he felt.

With a heavy heart, Morax undertook the duty of burying your lifeless body alongside Guizhong's. The earth, now a cold and silent witness, cradled the remains of those lost in the merciless tide of war. Morax, burdened with sorrow, knelt beside the freshly turned earth and offered fervent prayers for both of your departed souls. The weight of regret and the haunting echoes of your absence lingered in the air as Morax paid his respects, a solitary figure in a desolate landscape marked by the scars of conflict.

Decades later, Morax forged a new identity as "Zhongli" after faking his death, finding solace in a mortal life working at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. He shed his former hot temper for a calm and collected demeanor.

While strolling, Zhongli, hands elegantly clasped behind him, observed the approaching traveler and their flying companion, (The Traveler can be Lumine or Aether.) The flying child gestured a greeting towards Zhongli, inquiring, "Oh, hey, Mr. Zhongli! What are you doing here??" Zhongli, poised, began to respond, only to be momentarily diverted by the lingering fragrance of Glaze Lilies enveloping both the traveler and the flying child. His eyes widened in recognition, for it bore a resemblance to the perfume worn by someone dear to him.

Interrupting his thoughts, the flying child emphatically exclaimed, "MR. ZHONGLI!!!" Paimon, the flying child, nearly shouted. "My sincere apologies," Zhongli gracefully interjected, clearing his throat as Paimon sighed. "Forgive me, but may I inquire about the origin of that... fragrance?" Zhongli asked in a hushed tone, almost mumbling. Paimon proudly explained, "Ohh!! The perfume? Well, some woman was selling them in exchange for just 10 Mora! The perfume smelled sooooo nice so me and Traveler decided to buy it since it was cheap!"

Desperation apparent in his tone, Zhongli urgently inquired, "Could you kindly direct me to her establishment?" Paimon, a bit taken aback, replied, "Um... it's near to the souvenir shop." Without uttering a word, Zhongli briskly passed them, his pace accelerated. Paimon, puzzled, scratched her head, turning to the Traveler. "Mr. Zhongli seems rather peculiar today. Besides, why is he even asking? He doesn't even have Mora.." The Traveler sighed, responding, "Let him be, Paimon..."

As Zhongli stepped into the enchanting fragrance shop, his eyes widened, and a gentle tremor resonated through his heart. The woman, immersed in the alchemy of perfume creation, had her back turned, humming a melody that tugged at Zhongli's memories. "N-[Name]?" he called out, the name almost a breath. Slowly turning, [Name] met his gaze with wide eyes, masking surprise with a graceful smile. "O-oh? A new visitor? Greetings! I assume you're acquainted with my name." Her smile, a mirror of his beloved's, was both captivating and tender, sending a familiar warmth through Zhongli's soul. Nervously, [Name] began, "Well, um... do you seek something-"

Before [Name] could finish, Zhongli, overwhelmed with emotion, enveloped them in a tight embrace. "I missed you... I missed you so much," he confessed, tears welling up as he held them with a passion that spoke of longing. "Oh, Morax... perhaps it's time to shed this facade," [Name] whispered with a knowing smile. "It's you... truly you... how I've waited for you, my beloved," Zhongli whispered, [Name]'s eyes catching the glint of an earring on his right ear. "So... you've taken my earring," You mumbled. "I'm sorry for not bidding farewell, for not shielding you... I'm sorry, deeply sorry," Zhongli expressed.

"No need for apologies, my love. There's no blame on your shoulders," You reassured with a tender smile. "What matters is that I'm here," they added. Zhongli, wiping away tears, met your gaze with a smile. "You returned for me... but why didn't you seek me out? You know I would have recognized you instantly," Zhongli mumbled, his fingers delicately caressing your cheek.

"I planned it as a surprise... I knew it was the Traveler and Paimon who informed you," You giggled. Zhongli cupped their cheeks, sealing their reunion with a heartfelt kiss that echoed with the resonance of shared memories. After the passionate exchange, Zhongli beamed. "I love you, my dearest," he declared. "And I love you too, Morax, or is it Zhongli now?" they chuckled together, their laughter harmonizing with the melody of their rekindled love.

[A/N: I got lazy in the end lmao. Regardless, I hope that you liked this! Requests are open!]

Reblogs, comments, and notes are greatly appreciated! :3

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- furina using "boku"

- arlecchino being referred to as "father"

4.0 massive nonbinary W

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pass the wangsheng yuri cocaine

[wanderpawn]

Attempting to encourage myself to wear my glasses more frequently... yes I am Rex Lapis and yes I do need to be able to see 😵‍💫

Did you guys know that Zhongli is canonically transmasc? I just found a thread about it with solid proof a week ago and I haven't been able to shut up about it since 🥲 Rex Lapis is known in Liyue for taking the form of a female, and since Zhongli is very masculine, if you know the lore you can only assume that they trans'd their gender.... if you're picking up what I'm putting down 🥴

Unfortunately, I primarily reside on Bird App, and people there are very rude to Zhongli in regard to their gender.... I can't help but take it a little personally (Zhongli is me for real)

*ahem.* Sorry. Had to give a little infodump there.

Anyway okay Zhongli trans thank you bye!!!!!

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ARCHIMEDES

PROLOGUE

. .𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘀. .

"Experiment 8509, please try to move your right arm." the smaller silhouette does as asked, the attempt to move the right arm is successful with much struggle and hesitation.

"Very good, you've passed phase one..you may be useful after all. Phase two will be targeted soon..Tomorrow, we will start phase two. Be prepared 8509. Your orders until then are to rest.. Goodnight.." with the sound of heels clacking and a loud slam the room turned shifts into an uncomfortable silence.

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"This is a doctor lociva, It seems Experiment 8509 behavior has become an issue. During phase one he was blank. Seemingly bored or dead if you wish, we are now at phase 5, he has become unpredictable and brash 8 other clones have been sent into his room to continue with phase 5 testing and each one has came out either dismembered or visibly unrecognizable, this may become a bigger issue later on if his emotional state gets worse. He may become a failed experiment later on. Please keep 8509 on notice.'' Just as the female's voice finishes talking, a slam is heard , the sight of a body flying to the other side of the hallway is seen, dismembered as the organs of the victim are missing as well as his eyes and tongue.

"this makes 9..please add this to the notice."

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"Kuma.."

"Yes E8509?"

"I don't want this.."

"Unfortunately E8509..i have no say in this. And neither do you."

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"This is doctor Locova speaking, doctor kuma has been killed by E8509, reason being unknown as doctor kuma didn't record her testing with experiment 8509, with only 5 qualified doctors left we may have to cancel the experiment with 8509. E8509 behavior has worsened much more than we expected. We have attempted to find out the cause of the emotional change, but every time it is brought up 8509 acts harsh and rash towards whoever. Even doctor kuma who was said to be the experiments favorite"

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"It seems you have been causing trouble for my clones and doctors, no?" A deep chuckle is heard after the sentence yet he gets no response, just two young red eyes glaring at him almost murderously as he speaks."hm, it seems they weren't wrong about your rash behavior. You weren't this way when the experiments started. Or when we 'found' you." just as the male says this a loud crash is heard. "Nice try, but I'm a bit more experienced than my..workers." the male says a mocking smile is heard in his voice. "I suppose so..it's only a matter of time you slip up..." with a ragged and bored toned voice the older male finally gets a response out of the experiment. He chuckles before responding, "I suppose~ you're right, but only time will tell, 8509."

"You disgust me."

"I can tell."

Just experiment grunts at this going back to ignoring the doctor before here hears the sound of liquids being mixed.

"Don't worry. It's simply a numbing agent."

"I'm not going to let you."

"And why is that?"

"I have no reason to."

"Do you not trust me?"

"The last time I did it went wrong for me, did it not?"

"Hm, fair point."

Before The experiment can respond he feels a prick on his arm.

"Goodnight 8509. We will resume phase 12 while you're unconscious."

༒༒𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗦 ༒༒

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2024 Version here!

One does not simply ask an archon their gender.

Redraw of this post from last year. On this blog, it's pride month all year long

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Signora's Coffin is from the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor

here you guys go, the glorious harbinger crackfic that I've been sitting on since winter nights lazzo came out and haven't posted.

ao3 link (see for tags): https://archiveofourown.org/works/49167907

word count: 3k

Summary: Childe has the worst day of his life on a field trip to Wangsheng Funeral parlor with the rest of the Harbingers.

Childe wasn’t entirely sure how’d the others would react to…this. 

He could only stare at the remains of the fallen Signora and the packaging that they had been stuffed in by Tenshukaku. It was a long boat ride home, but the Tsaritsa wanted her beloved Signora returned home for a proper burial, and since there hadn’t been much in terms of leads on Scaramouche-the bastard-he could be dispatched to escort a fellow warrior to her final resting place. Of all the other Harbingers, he at least considered Signora to be loyal to the Tsaritsa alone as well. 

What a mess. 

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His attendants tried desperately to convince him to at least place her in an urn to present to Pierro, but Childe knew that Pierro would want to see the sorry state of…this. He carried her within his hand, trying to quell the bloodlust within him. How dare-well, the Shogun was a goddess, perhaps this is just what she thought. But the Fatui deserved to know of slights and insults against them to retaliate accordingly. 

Childe knocked on the door to Pierro’s office. A small woman, Pierro’s secretary of sorts, opened the door, and let him in. 

“I’ve got her.” 

Pierro turned from the chessboard he had been staring at, and Childe recognized Zhongli’s-no, Morax’s-gnosis, as well as one that must’ve been Barbatos’. It was awfully garish compared to Morax’s. 

He turned his attention back to Pierro, trying to keep his calm in the face of his leader, and held out the cloth bag, basically scrap fabric hastily stitched together, with a small tag on it, reading “Talk shit get obliterated -Ei”. 

Pierro’s eyes narrowed. “How dare that pompous little bitch!” He roared, taking the bag. “Look at this!” He turned to Childe, “Did you order a counter attack?” 

“I’d rather not be in a second bag, sir.” 

Pierro seemingly growled at him, causing Childe’s anxiety to spike. Pierro took a deep breath, calming himself. He muttered something under his breath in a language long forgotten, then looked at Childe again. “You did the right thing, to show me the transgression. Our forces in Inazuma have been considerably weakened with the loss of their Harbinger and the resolution of the Inazuman conflict.”

Childe nodded, keeping his eyes steadily on Pierro, who gently set the bag down and ripped away the offending tag and threw it into the fire. “Aleksandra,” he called to his secretary. She came over, and took the bag. “Please find her a suitable place somewhere while we procure a far more respectful…final place.” 

Aleksandra nodded and disappeared. Pierro looked to Childe. “Come, Tartaglia. We must gather the Harbingers.” 

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Looking over a side of the ship they were on, Liyue Harbor in the distance, Childe had to remind himself that coming here was his idea, somehow.

Pierro had asked where they could get the best coffins possible in Teyvat, and well, Childe had but one recommendation. 

And thus began what Arlecchino had insisted on calling “Operation Giftbox”. Not the worst name for an op, especially by Arlecchino standards (including such hits as Operation Super Awesome Cool Murder and Operation Ruin Your Fuckin Day, Bitch). The boat docked with a small jolt, and Childe descended the stairs to the lower decks to check on the others.  

As he had been the only Harbinger in Liyue mostly, he didn’t have to worry about disguising himself (wasn’t his style anyway), but Pulcinella had mentioned how weird it would be if all nine remaining Harbingers showed up in Liyue Harbor (and would likely be taken rather badly by locals). 

So disguises for everyone else, which seemed to include a number of overly unnecessary items, large pairs of sunglasses, face masks, and rather gaudy vacation clothing. 

“Stick to the story,” Pantalone said, pulling on a pair of white gloves and a gauzy shawl, “We’re merely merchants from Snezhnaya procuring a little something for a high-profile client. It’s close enough to the truth that even you might remember it,” He finished that last sentence with a condescending chuckle. 

“Funny,” Childe said dryly, before wincing at Capitano’s look. He had opted for the full tourist: obnoxiously patterned shirt and khakis. 

“What?” Capitano asked, pulling his hair up to tuck underneath the large wide-brimmed hat he wore, that Childe could not figure out for the life of him  where he had procured. 

“We’re supposed to blend in,” Childe said dryly. 

“And? Am I not allowed to sightsee? I’ve been in Natlan and Mondstadt for so long, I want to travel farther!” Capitano whined a little. 

Childe opened his mouth to speak, but Pierro placed a hand on his shoulder. “Just try not to draw attention any further than you have to,” he said. Childe nodded, before his eyes bulged out of his head at Pierro’s look, with long pants, and short sleeved coat over a plain shirt, and a fanny pack clearly full of supplies at his hips. 

“Do I have to leave him?” Sandrone whined as her robot butler gently set her in her wheelchair, making sad little beeps about leaving his mistress behind. Thankfully Sandrone had enough sense to wear a simple light sundress, but had a Kamera slung around her neck. 

“He’s far too large to fit anywhere in Liyue,” Pierro said, “He’ll have to stay on the boat.” 

Dottore sighed dramatically, “If only you’d have-“

“Keep your filthy fudging hands off of my machines,” Sandrone hissed. 

Childe suddenly realized why they didn’t meet up all that often. 

They were escorted off the boat and taken up to the main harbor from the docks, where the attendant bowed and left. Childe looked around, and noticed a few Milelith officers standing nearby, trying to look inconspicuous. One accidentally made eye contact with him. He smirked and waved as they snapped their eyes away, blushing. 

He chuckled and turned to the others, who were all staring at him intently. 

“Are you going to flirt all day, or take us to this Wangsheng Funeral place?” Columbina asked. 

“Oh!” Childe pretended to not suddenly realize that they were waiting on him to take the lead, “We’ll get there soon enough, it’s not far! I just thought you needed a minute to do…whatever.” He waved his hand dismissively. Good save, Childe. “But if you insist,” he sighed, sticking his hands in his pockets and turning. “We can get going.” 

The walk to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor was one Childe knew well, and it took just a few minutes maybe, but this time it felt like it took a lifetime with the way that people were staring at him and his odd companions. He supposed he couldn’t blame them, outlanders regardless of clothing usually got stared at, but this was so much worse. He almost felt as though he could die from embarrassment in the street, and it took all of his training and will to keep his face a perfect mask of cheerful indifference. 

He expected a nice little bonus for this. He wasn’t going to get one, but it would be really nice. 

“What interesting architecture,” Dottore commented, looking at the crossing walkways that led to the second story of the city, “They’re far more vertically inclined than horizontal, must have something to do with the influence of the mountains nearby.” 

“It’s cramped,” Arlecchino said. “That’s what you’re saying.” They did look rather uncomfortable, after all. Even in the fairly wide street. 

“It’s not cramped,” Pantalone said. “Here at least. Horizontal land purchases are far more expensive here,” he said more to himself than anyone else. “As the city has been developed for a thousand years, now they find it easier to expand up than out.” If his eyes were open, they would’ve been glittering. “Air rights should be fairly cheap….bank could loan…yes yes,” he smiled dangerously. 

Childe felt pretty glad that his main driving force in life was battle, not money. 

Eventually they managed to get to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, tucked in the back in the northern half of the city. “Here it is,” Childe said. 

“Awfully quiet place here,” Pulcinella said. “Is there anyone inside?” 

Childe shrugged, and opened the door anyway. The lights were barely on, and slowly the Harbingers filed inside, looking around-canvassing for threats. Wangsheng Funeral Parlor may not conduct certain unsavory business anymore, but it didn’t do anything to discourage rumors, and certainly didn’t decorate in a far more comforting way. 

Childe stepped closer to the counter. No one was hiding behind it, and nothing within the side office where Zhongli usually was, and the hallway behind the counter was dark. “Hello?” He called, looking around. 

No response. 

“Odd,” Pierro commented. He came up next to Childe, and scanned the little sign saying “Be back in a few!” With a small ghost waving. Childe recognized it as Hu Tao’s, the current and 77th Director of the Parlor, handwriting. “They appear to be on some sort of break.”

“Great,” Capitano flopped his body onto a nearby couch after parking Sandrone next to it. The couch creaked a little under his weight, and Childe really hoped that it wouldn’t snap and break like that one unfortunate stool in Snezhnaya’s favorite bar, the Polar Bear. 

“Now what do we do?” Columbina asked, tilting her head in curiosity. “Will they get back soon?” 

Childe snorted a laugh. “If Mr. Zhongli is out with the Director, definitely not.” 

“Ah, yes, the same Mr. Zhongli you’ve been sugar daddying for recently?” Pantalone asked as he gracefully sat in a chair. 

Everyone’s heads snapped towards Childe. He felt his neck get hot, and his face was flushing. He looked off to the side, laughing nervously. “Y-you can’t prove that.” 

“Your bank accounts are under the Northland Bank, which is, as you may remember, my department,” Pantalone smiled in a saccharine sweet way. “So, knowing this, when you started spending in excess on a consistent basis, I inquired about the unusual charges. Turns out, this Mr. Zhongli has a most discerning eye for sparkly and shiny things, and you’ve been providing. You’ve also taken him to several dinners. It’s all in the account records. There’s a copy in the bank here, I can show you the ledger if-“

“Nope, not necessary, I get it,” Childe said, waving him off. He could only keep his face down, unable to look from the floor at the gossip-hungry looks of his coworkers. 

“Childe, you should be far more careful about these things! My goodness, are you at least using protection?” Pulcinella asked. 

If he had been drinking, Childe would’ve spit it out. “What?!” He snapped his head up, his eyes wide. 

“You know I support you regardless of your preferences, but you still have to take precautions with escorts, male or female!” Pulcinella insisted. Several of the others nodded in agreement. 

“Woah woah woah!” Childe put his hands up in defense. “I think there’s been a mistake or some sort of miscommunication here-“

“What’s been miscommunicated?” Columbina asked, “Sounds pretty straightforward to me.” 

“Psst!” Capitano pretended to whisper across the room, “I don’t think he knows this Mr. Zhongli is an escort!” He lifted a hand to pretend to block Childe’s view from the finger he had pointed in the ginger’s direction, despite the fact that Columbina was quite literally next to Childe. 

“Oh!” Columbina gasped. She turned to Childe, “Oh you poor thing…”

“I knew I should’ve talked to you before you left about these things,” Pulcinella lamented. “Now look what I’ve done!” 

“Guys! Guys!” Childe waved his hands wildly, “Mr. Zhongli isn’t an escort!” 

Capitano’s body slumped. “He doesn’t even know,” he threw an arm up in defeat. 

“Tartaglia,” Pierro began, “An escort is-“

“I know what an escort is!” Childe cried. “Mr. Zhongli is a fucking consultant for this place!” He pointed to the office behind him. “That’s his office! He works here! Does this,” he spread his arms and gestured wildly, “look like the kind of place that an escort would work?!” 

Everyone got very silent for a moment. 

“So he’s a conman,” Arlecchino said. 

“Have you gotten anything out of the relationship?” Dottore asked, “Specifically asking, have you had sex with him?” 

“No!” Childe cried again, this time in exasperation. “He’s not a conman, and it’s not any of your business if I’ve had sex with him! He’s just a good friend!” 

Sandrone spoke up, “Have you fought him in combat?” 

It was Childe’s turn to fall silent. He never did get to spar with Zhongli, now that he thought of it. 

“Oh honey,” Columbina said, placing her hand on his shoulder. “You’ve been scammed.” 

“I didn’t get scammed,” Childe said, a little gruffly. “I just…he helped me with the mission I had here and taught me a lot…It didn’t matter to me what he wanted to buy, he always forgot his wallet anyway.” 

He wouldn’t convince any of them, it was pretty clear to him. Columbina rubbed his arm comfortingly, and it was probably the most normal thing she’s ever done. 

They were all quiet for a bit, and Pantalone had enough sense to look a little sheepish about the mess he had caused. 

Childe sank to sit on the floor, the rest of the chairs and couches in the waiting room taken up by the others. Pierro continued to lean against the desk, looking to his watch. Dottore had found a magazine, and had taken a pen and was likely labeling all the parts of the model in the spread that he would “upgrade” and did a mini vivisection on one photo to be really thorough. Capitano had leaned his head against the wall, likely taking a brief nap. Arlecchino had balled themself up and was scratching at the threads on the couch arm. Sandrone had found a book on new embalming techniques and was busy speeding through it, while Pulcinella had found a magazine on coffin styles, and was actually bothering to do the task they had come here for. 

The door opened after maybe thirty minutes, and the Harbingers all jumped as the fading daylight flooded the dim parlor. “Aiya! Were you all waiting long?” A familiar voice rang through the waiting room. Childe rose to his feet and Miss Hu Tao stood in the doorway with a bag of food from Wanmin Restaurant. Behind her was the imposing and elegant presence of Mr. Zhongli, also holding a Wanmin bag and a drink carrier with take out cups from Third-Round Knockout, a tavern Childe remembered with much irritation. Zhongli had managed to drink him under the table, a competition that Childe had thought, as a Snezhnayan native, he would’ve been a clear and obvious winner (he hadn’t been the only one, as many a grumbling gambler had had to hand over bags of mora to Zhongli, who looked far too smug when Childe was drunk.) 

“Childe,” Zhongli said, hiding the surprise in his voice. “I didn’t realize you were in town.” 

Childe was quiet for a few moments before Columbina kicked him gently. “Oh-oh yeah, I’m just escorting these guys,” he gestured, “They’re looking to procure a coffin for a high-profile client. I’m just the muscle,” he gave a signature grin. 

“I hope it wasn’t your muscle that caused the need for our services,” Zhongli smirked, a joking lit to his voice as he walked to his office and set the food down. “Forgive me, we are technically on dinner break.”

“Oh please,” Hu Tao piped up. “Business is business, any time of day! And anything for your little boyfriend’s pals, hehe,” she teased, placing her food behind the counter. 

Pantalone looked far too smug as Zhongli had a faint blush come to his cheeks. “Forgive her, she thinks that joke is funny.” 

“Oh we don’t mind,” Arlecchino said, “We find it amusing too.” 

Hu Tao flashed them a grin. “So are we just looking for a coffin, or would you like to engage in our funerary services as well today?”

Pierro straightened up, and gave her a small smile, “Oh no, the client’s family has insisted on doing all of the funeral planning themselves. They’ve merely contacted our firm in procurement of a coffin, that’s all the contract states.” 

“Well, we’re certainly capable of working within the confines of a contract,” Zhongli said, passing off one of the take-out cups to Hu Tao, who nodded in assent. 

“We should start with materials,” Hu Tao said, using her vision to light the lamps that led down the hallway, briefly disappearing into a room before returning with a slab, with various woods samples attached on, “I think the fir ones are lovely, personally, but sandalwood and maple are very popular this season-“ 

“Wood won’t do,” Pierro said. 

Hu Tao tilted her head. 

“In Snezhnaya, it’s far too cold for wood coffins. Far too cold to bury them, the ground is frozen solid,” Pierro continued. “Woods often splinter and break. Most Snezhnayan coffins are made of stone and lay on top of the floor in a mausoleum.” 

Hu Tao only nodded, “I didn’t realize! My apologies,” she placed the sample board on the ground. “We can do stone, however they are all custom orders, which will take longer. Thankfully,” she looked to Zhongli, “We have a rock expert on our hands.” 

A sort of look was exchanged between the disguised Harbingers and it took Childe everything he had left from this exhausting day to not roll his eyes. Not professional at all. 

Zhongli coughed. “I’m nothing to gawk at, but I do know a fair amount, as Mr. Childe can attest to. But is there something specific we had in mind? Sizing is going to be integral to-“

Pierro slapped a piece of paper down, drawn from his fanny pack. “This is it. All the material guides, design, and dimensions.” 

Zhongli took the paper, blinking a little, giving a slight judgemental side eye before looking it over. “And who is in charge of budget?” 

Pantalone raised his hand far too quickly. “We have no budget. I’ve been given permission to use whatever funds necessary to get the project done.”

Hu Tao and Zhongli looked to one another, mora signs in their eyes. 

Yep, they were going to get scammed. 

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Masterlist of Denied Requests 5

Please take a crack at it everyone! Fifth Wave! More will be added later on!

Mogai

Coinings:

None Submitted

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Blinkies/Pixels/Stamps/Widgets:

Is it possible for you to make hyena or sun bear emojis? (sad, happy, angry, nervous, etc, you can do whatever you want :D)

Userboxes:

None Submitted

Moodboard/Stimboards:

could I request a stimboard of Gangle from amazing digital circus? she’s my comfort character :> and just cooll! With themes of wood, ribbons, masks, water, tap shoes, and metal?

could you possibly do a matcha alcremie moodboard with nature and earthy themes?

may i request an aranea stimboard with psychic and nature themes?

could i get a william wisp(jrwi prime defenders) stimboard? id like ghost hunting and wolves and the color blue if possible. thanks! -for @/william-wisp

Can I have a BoTW/ToTK Link stimboard with lots of nature and swords. No slime please! -

May I request a stimboard of abandoned Disney attractions? Preferably gifs of exploration after closing, or if there is none, footage of it in operation is fine!

could i request a moodboard for dokuro chan from bludgeoning angel dokuro chan? don’t really care too much about themes or whatever buuuut if i had to give some ermm maybe angelcore, animecore?

Can I please have a moodboard for season 1 Steven from Steven universe? Can it have themes of adventuring with the gems and relaxing around beach city?

ould I,, maybe request a ririka from nnd compass stimboard? if it's okay, could it have a menhera/yami kawaii theme?

May I request a moodboard for Yato from 'Noragami'? Sky blue and inky black colors will do. As for theme.. maybe shedding an inner psychological darkness? -

Can you do a pine marten + pastel goth moodboard please?

Ishmael Limbus Company water slime board?

Could I ask for a Hajime Hinata stimboard?

May I request a Moodboard for Circe x Telemachus from epic? (Gigi’s version if that’s okay) with love spell themes?

Could I request a stimboard for FranknFurter from the Rocky horror picture show? Preferably for when he’s in his green lab coat

Icon Requests:

if its okay, can i have some replycons for hawks (mha) ? i do prefer the manga but i wouldn’t mind the show at all

could i have a montgomery gator icon with either the dissociation agere flag or the Age Regressor flag? ✅

wolf therian icons?

Can I request an icon/icons for Eclipse from FNAF with nonbinary and boyflux themes?

maybe some Gay Bowie (Total Drama) Icons? -

Can you do Death (Puss In Boots) Icons?

can I request icons for Peppino Spaghetti from Pizza Tower?

could I request some icons of the protagonist from persona 5 royal? (game)

Murdoc Niccals Gorillaz pfps perhaps?

can i please request The Collector (The owl house) icons with the stellaripped (https://www.tumblr.com/lunentity/ 747086228326940672?source=share) flag? circle or square is ok! thanks very much! ✅ -

can you do silver the hedgehog lesbian icons pls?

Can I rq for genderfae lesbian celestia icons from mlp?

May I please request black and white circle icons of Todoroki Shouto? ✅

lesbian lottie mattthews icons from pre crash?

Can you please make a few icons of Guzma or a luxray with the Trans flag? -

can i request antarcticite from land of the lustrous w/ the oriented aroace flag?

may i please request faded heart iconw w/ this magicalgirlic flag w/ boothill!?

could you possibly do a Lacey from lacies game icons? Theme just webcore and lacey ofc :3 tysm!

Rentry Graphics:

May I please request some ticci toby graphics?

could i req linzer rentry graphics (from crk ofc !) ?

May I request a Jinx ( from arcane/league of legends) rentry graphics?

pleaese make chase total drama graphics?

zhongli rentry graphics pretty pelase?

graphics of any character from identity v? little girl/memory or gardener/emma woods preferred please? -

Hiii can I please request rentry graphics of jirai chan please?

i was wondering if i could please have some tim drake (any version! robin or red hood, any comics/games) rentry graphics?

May I request your take on some rentry graphics for a character named A.B.A from Guilty Gear -Strive- ?

shoto todoroki graphics?

can i rq some Bon from the Walten Files graphics? -

can i request a spinner (mha) graphic?

Can I get an Eevee rentry graphic?

NPTs/SNPTs/Usernames:

can ghost ask for princess peach titles please? (Titles)

Sigma from bsd Id Pack please?

Can I get some Name and Pronouns for smartass from toon patrol?

can i get name + pronouns reccs for hunter (TOH)?

Names for Captain Spaceboy from Omori? -

i just wanted to ask if u take requests for tgcf/heaven officials blessing? could i please request hualian (as a whole) themed npts? if you're not able to do hualian, a xie lian npt!

May I ask for a columbina (genshin) npt pack?

can you please do an id pack based off of monitoring by deco27?

May I request some ramuda amemura from hypnosis mic npts if possible?

could you pretty pretty please do red panda NPTS? tysmm

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May I PLEASE get OHSHC haru themed npts please? - nptscinema

could i request an npt list relating to detectives and film noir?

Dividers/Borders/Headers:

None Yet

Custom NPTs/SNPTs

None Submitted

PNG/Render/Mask Requests/Sprite Edits:

could i get a junko sprite edit/redesign with pink/blue heterochromia eyes? ✅

are u able to get nekomura iroha pngs/pixels or overlays?

Layout Requests:

Hello may I please request a layout for Black Swan from hsr?

If it's alright, may i request some Twitter layouts for nahida from genshin impact?

If possible could I please have a tumblr layout for Rin Okumura (Blue Exorcist)? -

could i please request a layout of Naruto from Naruto?

If it's alright, may i request an Indian inspired Tumblr layout for nahida from genshin?

Can I please request a Furina layout with themes of royalty?

selen tatsuki layouts please?

blue madara mikejima tumblr layouts ? -

can i request a kou minamoto discord layout?

can i request momoka sakurai/menhera-chan discord lays?

Could you do glisten from Dandy's Discord layout please?

could i req a habit (emh) discord layout please?

Can you make a Astro (from Dandy’s World) tumblr layout? -

HIIII can I request yuuna from love angel syndrome layout?

I was hoping if I could request Tumblr layouts with beartic?

could you do a naruto discord layout with a orange/redish color?

Hello may I please request a layout for Black Swan from hsr?

If it's alright, may i request some Twitter layouts for nahida from genshin impact?

If possible could I please have a tumblr layout for Rin Okumura (Blue Exorcist)? -

could i please request a layout of Naruto from Naruto?

If it's alright, may i request an Indian inspired Tumblr layout for nahida from genshin?

Can I please request a Furina layout with themes of royalty?

selen tatsuki layouts please?

blue madara mikejima tumblr layouts ? -

can i request a kou minamoto discord layout?

can i request momoka sakurai/menhera-chan discord lays?

Could you do glisten from Dandy's Discord layout please?

could i req a habit (emh) discord layout please?

Can you make a Astro (from Dandy’s World) tumblr layout? -

HIIII can I request yuuna from love angel syndrome layout?

I was hoping if I could request Tumblr layouts with beartic?

could you do a naruto discord layout with a orange/redish color?

IF ITS OKAY could you possibly do a red themed cirrus baek (litc) discord layout ?!

Package/Themepack Request:

will you make tumblr graphic / layout + replycons + graphic for pinned of draculaura from monster high (gen 1 or 3 please)?

can you do yuri lcb replycons and icons? with a red tech theme maybe?

s it possible that you could make a lunala themepack, please?

Template Request

can I get an oka ruto template?

helloooooo may i request a momo from dandadan template?

This is the fifth list, at this point, went back to surfing the past, please tell me if an ask has been shown twice by accident.