#zhongrin

[zhongrin]

Are you and your husband's early birds or night owls? 🥹💕 And how do you handle possible differences / similarities? How do you spend the night / morning? ❤️🥰

night owls: me, wriothesley, neuvillette

early birds: zhongli, al haitham

zhongli doesn't need as much sleep as normal mortals but he knows if he stays up, i will too, so he'll try to pull me to bed on reasonable hours, especially if he knows i have to work tomorrow hahah but he goes easy on me on weekends, and he'll stay up with me!!

neuvillette also doesn't need as much sleep, but he burns the midnight oil mostly because of his work. i'm the one who'll have to pull him to sleep, unfortunately. it takes him a while to get used to a 'human routine', but the melusines are very glad that their dad is getting enough rest now!

al haitham is a creature of habit and he likes following a set routine throughout his day, so i think his body's circadian rhythm is just exceptionally good. sleeps at 11, wakes up at 6. works out in the morning, gets coffee and breakfast, and goes to wake me up so we can prep to go to work ᰔᩚ

wriothesley does his workouts in the evenings or nights, so sometimes the adrenaline rush persists, especially if he drank a strong tea after. he doesn't have any problem staying up with me (though if he's tired he'll fall asleep on me orz) most nights and would just be happy to drink tea and listen to music as i read or play games or do whatever, hehe.

[why-am-i-here-someone-save-me]

thinking about pocket zhongli. like he would be so chill and helpful: trying to wake you up with his voice instead of the shrill alarm of your phone, gently reminding you when it's time to leave so you won't be late for an appointment, scolding you when you get distracted from work and chooses to scroll through tumblr instead.... oh to have a little zhongli in my phone ;;;;

but then again if he sees me reading all the questionable and not-so-safe-for-work things in tumblr i think he would be traumatized

One pocket Zhongli!

Spare Time (Pocket Zhongli)

The lord of Geo didn’t have much to do these days now that he’d retired, but once he managed to establish a link to your world, he found himself using much of that free time assisting you. He suspected that you knew there was something more to your interactions, but he certainly wasn’t going to mention it. You seemed to enjoy talking with him, always gushing about his voice. Zhongli would be lying if he said it didn’t fluster him, but he was able to hide it well. Don’t get him wrong, he longed to be able to properly touch you, to hug you just like you would always joke about hugging him if you could. It would likely be some time before he could do that, but well, he had no shortage of time. Zhongli was a patient man after all.

[risustravelogue]

YIPPEE my first commission is done IN RECORD TIME hjsdfkskdjl

Commissioned by @zhongrin 💚 It's Mei and Zhongli making out 💋 mwehehehe. (she gave me 2 reference poses. I chose this one because it felt challenging)

I had lots of fun drawing this!!! THANK YOU SM for the vote of confidence 😭✨

brb screaming (/very very pos) like when your request came crashing into my inbox AAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

utc because it's pretty ✨suggestive✨

Pose reference by @/DAHAN_illust

Technicalities:

Hardware: Huion Kamvas 13

Software: Clip Studio Paint (which gives me way too much power, if you ask me)

Time taken: WTF I seriously made this IN AROUND 7 HOURS WHAT THE FUCK /POS (as I said, personal record)

Important note: This speedy work time won't be a norm, especially for characters I've never drawn before. I managed the record time because 1) there's a pose reference, and 2) I've drawn Zhongli multiple times before.

Maybe add "I know what Rin likes by now" to that factor too lol--

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[meimeimeirin]

The sun was shining quite bright, no clouds in sight. You could truly say - this weather was perfect to take a stroll in the plains of Liyue. And with your husband - Zhongli - by your side, you won't have to worry about getting lost. He was the Archon of this Nation, after all and knew it like the back of his hand or.. as well as he knows you. (And your weaknesses.)

Speaking of hands - you felt the soft, yet big gloves hand of his holding yours quite tightly, but not too tightly that it would hurt. From time to time he would stroke your knuckles with his thumb gently, while he gives you this gentle smile of his.

The both of you didn't share that much words, because your gazes are already speaking enough. When you look at Zhongli, he either looks around in the nature or he notices your gaze on his and gives you a gaze full of love and adoration for you.

In times like these, he was really glad he found you again - after so many centuries, he found the love of his life again. And he hopes he will always find you - no matter what. Zhongli was sure; as long as he lets his heart guide him, he will always find back to you.

His heart belongs to only you, after all.

The only noises you heard were the birds chirping in the orange beautiful trees, or the wind blowing a bit.

Well, until you heard the deep voice of your husband and you felt his gaze on you.

"I love you beyond death, my dear tiánxīn."

You felt the soft lips of his planting a gentle kiss on your cheek.

~ 💐

hhhhhh ok i'm ready to release this beauty to the world bc hoo boy this made me blush and giggle like a schoolgirl shdlfjskldjlf

"I love you beyond death, my dear tiánxīn." *clutches chest and falls on my knees* bye im ded

i lost count of how many times i reread this but vi ily /p and i would smooch your forehead but i fear baizhu will get jealous, so i shall refrain from that and i shall pat you instead <3

[genshrineimpact]

cuddles with zhongli.... he would totally indulge me in cradling me close and giving me back rubs or back scratches. slender fingers tracing patterns of some lost ancient scripts onto my arm or on my belly. taps my chin in warning when i anxiously start biting my bottom lip till it bleeds and press a kiss onto my temple when i begrudgingly obediently stop abusing my poor lip. sighhhh 💗🧡🤎♥️

[universallynightduck]

Zhongrin Masterlist

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[floatmeintothesun]

Recovery

Summary: You’ve gotten sick from being outside in a storm for too long and Zhongli fusses over you

Tw: zhongli calls you petnames frequently like my dear, darling etc

tags: fluff, comfort, cuddling, gender neutral reader, little to no angst, zhongli being zhongli

—

“Darling, as smart as you are, I must admit that this particular decision was not one of your finest,” Zhongli says softly at your bedside, kneeling down next to you. Technically it’s his bedside since you are resting at his house, but he insists what is his is yours as well. You cough weakly, smiling at your lover.

“I know, ‘Li. It was pretty stupid of me to try and help transport goods through a storm, huh?” You chuckle self-depreciatively and his brow furrows. 

“No. Not stupid, but rather quite kind and brave.” He hums, carding his large hands through your hair gently. “I’m impressed with your determination to help others…but not at the expense of yourself. I will always admire that trait.” He admits, pressing small kisses to the hand wrapped around his.

“I swear I didn’t expect to get sick! Honest!” You exclaim and he nods rather indulgently.

“Yes, yes. I know, but please, take an umbrella or some sort of cover with you next time. You were soaked to the bone.” He points out and you sigh, relaxing further into his impossibly soft cushions. “Or…perhaps ask me to come with you? I’d love to spend more time with you, even if it’s struggling through harsh weather.” You blink at his subtle poking, turning to smile fondly at him.

“You were working with Hu Tao, I didn’t want to bother you.” You say and he clicks his tongue in disapproval.

“I was only doing paperwork then and Hu Tao would have surely understood. I could simply ask her for another favor, my dear.”

“Mr. ‘Li, don’t think I don’t know about how many favors you owe Hu Tao.”

“...Ah, It appears I am unable to hide anything from you at all. Well, what’s one more? If it’s for you, then I wouldn’t mind a thousand favors to that child.” He smiles warmly, tapping your nose with a light finger. You giggle, and Zhongli sighs quietly in contentment.

If he could freeze this moment forever he would. Engrave it permanently in stone so that forever exists for both of you. Eternity is a long time, but he doesn’t mind spending it with you.

You shiver suddenly, even buried under all the blankets Zhongli has you wrapped up in. You pray to Morax (somewhat ironically, knowing that your lover is the god himself and can probably hear it) that he hasn’t noticed. Unfortunately, he only sends you a slightly amused look and you groan.

“It seems you cannot hide anything from me either.” He chuckles, and you pout exaggeratedly. He hums lowly, standing up and dusting off his slightly rumpled clothing. “If you do not mind, I’d like it if I could join you in bed. Do you object?” He asks, giving you a loving peck on the cheek.

“Of course not. How could I?” You laugh and he huffs lightly against your skin. The bed beside you dips down and you feel his warm limbs wrap snugly around your middle.

“Perhaps you won’t shiver now that I am here?” Zhongli asks hopefully, burying his nose in your neck. You turn around with some difficulty so that you are facing him.

“Maybe, but I don’t mind either way. I still get cuddles.” You say matter of factly and Zhongli chuckles, the low timbre of his voice making shivers crawl up your spine. 

“Hmm? Cuddles you say?” He asks playfully, before gently placing a hand over your eyes. “One moment my dear. I don’t want the light to hurt your eyes.” You feel him…shift, his form growing bigger and his hand growing larger, When he retracts his palm, you see that he’s changed.

Golden marks run up and down his skin like shining waterfalls and a pair of magnificently crafted horns sit atop his head, growing from somewhere behind his hairline. You caress them and he leans into your touch, enjoying the feeling of your hands on the smooth structure.

“I’ve seen you like this before, but I don’t think I’ll ever get over how beautiful you look.” You confess and his cheeks redden slightly. He coughs lightly, before pressing his lips carefully to the crown of your head.

“My dear, I am flattered. Thank you.” Zhongli murmurs and you can feel him smiling against your skin. You blink when you feel something wrap around your ankle. It’s fluffy tip and scaly texture clues you in that it’s just your draconic lover’s tail, curling sweetly around your leg.

He nudges you closer to his body, and you melt into his embrace, feeling him nibble lightly on your shoulder and neck. His teeth graze lightly against your cheeks and you stifle a small laugh at the ticklish feeling.

“Hey..! Ah, come on, ‘Li, you know we’re never going to sleep if you keep doing that.” You smile, and he hums in acknowledgment.

“I know, dearest. Forgive me though, as you’ve been in bed for most of the day and I feel a lack of your daily affection.” He replies, before planting sweet little kisses on your face. Zhongli inhales deeply, his instincts swelling up with pride.

You are completely covered in his scent and his mark. His possessiveness is somewhat immature, as no one will be able to detect his claims other than some of the adepti (and they know quite well that you're his) but it makes his chest rumble with happiness. 

Zhongli is over 6000 years old, but he thinks that being immature is alright in moderation. Plus his darling human doesn’t deserve a cold and totally serious potential husband.

(When he says potential, he means he’s already got a ring and a mile-long proposal speech memorized to whip out of his pocket at any given moment.)

You snuggle into his chest and he rests his chin on top of your head, tangling his legs around yours. You smile slightly to yourself at the faint vibrations rumbling through his body and he curls his body around yours protectively.

“My darling?”

“Yes, ‘Li?”

“Please do tell me the next time you go out in unfavorable weather. I’d like to prevent another illness. Only Morax knows how hard you push yourself sometimes...”

“...Wait, ‘Li aren’t you…?”

“Shh, my sweet. Let us go to bed now.”

“No, wait, Zhongli wake up! Did you just address yourself--”

—

An: I love the old dragon grandpa he’s so cute

[celestiamail]

you've got mail . . . !

✧ recipient/to: @starglitterz, @bluexiao, @dawndelion-winery, @primofate, @zhongrin, @favonius-captain, @i23kazu

✧ sender/from: ryuu

HI HI HELLO (sweating nervously) i hope you're all doing well!!

i'd just like to drop by and say that i've been a.. fan.. of sorts.. of your works for quite some time now since that day i accidentally stumbled onto tumblr and fell down the spiral of x readers....... (oops.) your works have kept me grounded through one of the roughest periods i've experienced, and i'm just so so grateful for that. thank you so much for creating these works and putting it up for us to read :")

fun little story! your works actually inspired me to continue writing (i wrote a bit for fun, and then stopped) and consider posting works on tumblr :")

PLUS the fact that you're all super cool?? and seem super nice?? and fun??? AND i'm mutuals with some of you guys too??? i'm actually at a loss for words to describe how honoured and grateful i am to have gotten to known you and to have come across your works omg have a great day/night, and may you be blessed with lots and lots of interactions on your posts ++ loads of things that bring you much happiness :3

love, ryuu

♡, celestiamail

[navxry]

Dolls tied together by fate

How fortunate one must be,

For no one shall tear them both apart

Lest they face the Gods wrath.

— Dollmaker

[fishanonishere]

What is happening on my mutuals blogs?

Did I miss Irminsul reset because of the fact that strong wind kicked my power out for most day and night yesterday??

🐠 is confused man

[zhongrin]

talking with a friend the other day gave me ideas....

sulky hubbies being ignored in favor of their own (representative animals/chibi) plushies.

zhongli hiding the rex lapis plushie under the mattress with murder™️ in his eyes (idea: crack short comic series where he regularly 'fights' with said plushie, titled: "how to dispose of your rival dragon")

human al haitham silently seething across the coffee table with his book being stuck on page 67 for the past hour as i read one of his favorite books outloud to the plushie al haitham while cradling it close to my chest. "haha are you mad because someone took your favorite pillo-" "where's the rent this month, kaveh?" ".... 🖕"

wriothesley coming into his office to see an impostor shark plushie sitting on his usual seat at our afternoon tea time. "mister sharksley asks for seconds when i give him my milkshakes, i like him!" sigewinne says. wriothesley feels the world has ended. his wife and child has been taken away from him /dramatic

[why-am-i-here-someone-save-me]

pssst luci

🥰🥰🥰

[risustravelogue]

beach boyfriends

in rin and risu's ✨キラキラ✨ vision

the start of it all (dated February 9, but hey, late > never):

back to work I go *wipes blood from my face*

technicalities utc.

Hardware: Huion Kamvas 13

Software: Clip Studio Paint

Time taken: estimation? total 12-14 hours. I already forgot how much time it took for me to draw Zhongli back in February lol. also, muscular thighs are hard af

[bl-inkstone]

a short blurb about meitham inspired by @zhongrin's ebg + afterparty events! this isn't super long or detailed or anything since it's already been a few days since the idea first came to me, but i hope you enjoy it anyway <3

"haitham, do you think other worlds exist?"

alhaitham blinks once, twice, before lifting his eyes from the book he had been reading to look at you. you're a dream lying on his chaise, with your hair loose and freshly washed, slowly drying in the evening light. he notes the subtle droop in your eyes and the heavy tilt of your head, the way you seem to melt into the scrolled arm of the sofa. you're tired, but it's barely a quarter past seven. neither of you have even eaten yet. did you overwork yourself again?

"well," he begins with a card of his fingers through your hair, gently detangling the strands as he works to gather his thoughts. "given the nature of the world we live in, ignoring the possibility of such an existence would be foolish. i'm hard pressed to say yes to something i haven't seen with my own eyes, but the idea isn't something i'd completely disregard. does that answer your question, mei?"

in lieu of a coherent response, you give him an affirmative hum and close your eyes to the soothing motions of his fingers running through your hair. unease settles in alhaitham's gut the longer the silence between you, something normally so comforting, goes on and he feels compelled to continue the conversation. as loathe as he is to disturb your rest, something in the back of his mind urges him to keep you talking, to keep you awake.

"love," he calls right as he stops playing with your hair. he sits up properly and plants both feet on the ground to pull you up from your rest on the chaise's arm, settling you into an upright position at his side. his arm snakes around your waist and pulls you closer to him, like a subconscious effort at seeking comfort at the uncomfortable feelings rising from the base of his spine, and he leans down to nudge you awake. when your eyes flutter open and you grumble in soft protest, the muted worry subsides just a little.

"mei, it's too early for you to sleep. our dinner hasn't even finished cooking yet. it's not good to rest on an empty stomach," he explains with some force behind his voice in an effort to keep you awake. he considers pinching you a little before completely ignoring the idea in favor of something else. "do you want some coffee? maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential to a comfortable life, love. if your work is proving to be too much, i am more than willing to—"

"i think... i think i want to travel. to those other worlds, i mean. i think it will be fun."

alhaitham's jaw snaps shut.

once again, that damned silence returns and he finds himself at war with worry and fear. why are you talking like this? what do you mean you want to travel to another world? is this one not enough? is he not enough? wasn't your question just a hypothetical, just one of the many you like to throw his way?

where is this all coming from, and why does he feel so cold?

"mei," and it's all he can say, all he can do, to hold you and beg in a way that's not begging. "mei, my love, i don't... i don't mind if you want to travel."

the words taste like poison in his mouth, thick and bitter and so so unpleasant that he can't help the displeased twitch of his lips once he grinds the last syllable out.

"i'd never cage or chain you down," he soothes when your brows furrow at his words, "if you wish to see new sights and learn new things, then by all means, go ahead. i'll arrange for any preparations you need, and you know my mora is yours to use. all i ask is that you take me with you."

don't go where i cannot follow, alhaitham pleads with words unsaid, orange-teal eyes blurring at the edges with strange black lines. don't leave me without your warmth.

you don't reply, and a numbing cold trickles down the acting grand sage's spine when he realizes that you've fallen asleep. he feels the beginnings of a headache coming on, quiet whispers and flashes of colors he can't decipher slowly growing in volume past the deafening beat of his heart. he's only ever felt this a handful of times before in his life, but never to this degree.

you're sleeping. just sleeping, as you do every night in the comfort of his arms.

so why does he feel like his heart has turned to sand slipping through your loose fingers?

[cherry-colored-petals]

Finally did @zhongrin and their sona~ I couldn't do the banner one w/ the Liyue characters (or a special one due to it being uh... the afterparty of EBG).

Anyways, time to lie down and get to updating day 7 (finally)