#smooches lore childe was once my fav character in this game 😭

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What if the reader knew Childe and his family way before they got sick, and now that they are Childe’s whole family is fussing over them. In every letter Childe sends them he updates them on how you’re doing and how your recovery is going, and in every letter they send back they include family recipes of soups and over things that are good to eat when you’re sick, and Childe cooks every one of them while reading the letter out loud for you so that you don’t have to do any work yourself. And if you’re feeling well enough to visit in person, you best believe they’re all hugging the hell out of you as soon as you step inside the door, and Childe has to chide them and remind them to take it easy with you :,))

YES YES SWNDINW MY GOSH I LOVE CHILDE SO MUCH/ His family straight up ADORES you. To the point sometimes Childe just sits in the corner half-poutingly as he watches his parents and siblings fawn over you. Are you cold? Here are a few blankets. Hungry? Here, help yourself to as much food as you like! Oh, and they have the best stories ever so you're never bored! (Childe playfully fakes his tears at how you stole his family but you know he's just joking, you give him lots and lots of kisses 🥺)

When you're not with them the amount of letters that come at a time is almost comical. One from every member of the family. But mostly Tonia, Teucer, and Anthon, who are the most fond of you. They always like to send you little stories that they've learned at school so you aren't bored lying in bed. Childe always reads them out to you like bedtime stories 🥺 His parents are the ones who send him the secret recipes (the ones they've held hostage from him but decided to relinquish just to see you get better) and they always are so kind to you, they're like your parents as well :) Not to mention at this point, you've tasted soups from every nation simply because Childe wants to find your favorite (also courtesy of that young innovative chef and the gentleman at the funeral parlor)

Teucer once sneaked out and made it to Liyue himself again just to see you ;( You're like his other big sibling, he has to know how you're doing! The letters can't satisfy this little boy anymore. You always try not to worry Teucer too much about your condition but the smol bb wants to take care of you too sometimes. Always holding your hand, trying to make you laugh. Childe honestly gets a little teary-eyed in private when he thinks about you and his family's close relationship, he loves you all so much.

When you do visit them again omg they are so ready for you, you get swamped with hugs and love in the literal doorway to the house. Ajax can't help but feel his heart be warmed by the sight :)) He may not be the sanest guy around but damn if he doesn't love and dote on you!! He would do anything for you if it meant you feeling better. Scratch that, he would do anything for you in general. Bro is so silly doing choo choo trains with the spoon. Malewife simp.