girlie you have no idea how much effort I had to physically restrain myself from squealing at 10am
Request Column - Genshin Impact
Cyno and Collei may be 'masters' of observation, but Tighnari’s hearing is sharper. Too bad Reader's still two kisses behind on the memo.
[Part 1] ✒️ Word Count: 2546 🏷️ Relevant Tags: Soft Fluff/Affection | Cyno Humor | "Secret" Relationship
The early morning mist was still present when [Name] reached the garden.
Tighnari hadn’t noticed her yet, focused as he always was when he thought no one was looking. His ears were forward, alert but calm, the same way they’d been ever since that night. The same way they were when he pressed his forehead to hers after the kiss and said, We stop pretending it didn’t mean something.
And they hadn’t. Pretended, that is. Not anymore. But they hadn’t exactly… announced anything either.
Which was fine. [Name] liked the quiet parts, the wordless agreements, the warm tea passed into her hands without asking, the way his fingers lingered against hers when no one else was around.
She was fine with soft smiles across a crowded greenhouse and the quiet way he waited for her after patrol. She didn’t need grand gestures or labels. This was theirs.
“Good morning,” she called out.
Tighnari looked over his shoulder, a smile already tugging at his lips. “You’re late.”
[Name] grinned, walking over. “You say that like I’m ever on time.”
He handed her a small bundle of foraged herbs. “Then why do I keep assigning you morning shifts?”
“Secret optimism,” she said, brushing his fingers as she took the bundle. “Or because you like me.”
He didn’t answer, just blinked slowly as his ears tilted in a way that gave him away far too easily for someone who claimed to be composed. [Name] didn’t press, only offered him a half-smile as she turned toward the sorting table.
She laid out the herbs with deliberate care, arranging by preparation method, then by potency, then by whether or not they would need drying before storage. It wasn’t how he sorted—Tighnari favored categorization by plant family, sometimes even regional subtypes if he was feeling particularly detailed.
But [Name]'s system had just as much structure, just as much thought. She arranged with workflow in mind—what needed to be prepped first, what reacted poorly to proximity with others, what they’d use by midday.
Tighnari stood beside her, arms crossed loosely as he watched in silence.
“You’re resisting the urge to comment,” she said lightly, not looking up.
“I’m considering the merits of your system.”
She allowed herself the smallest grin. “So I'm finally starting to convince you my ways better?”
“It’s pragmatic,” he admitted after a moment. “Not standardized, but efficient.”
[Name] raised a brow. “Standardized doesn’t always mean superior. This gets us through the workload with fewer redundancies.”
He hummed, nudging a stalk of sumeru rose half a degree clockwise. “Still would be difficult to replicate without you.”
“Good,” she said simply. “I like having job security.”
Before he could respond, the door creaked open behind them.
“Morning!” Collei called out cheerfully as she entered, her satchel sliding off her shoulder with a soft thud. “You two are already halfway through the sorting?”
“Just finished prepping the drying bundles,” [Name] replied, brushing her hands off on a cloth. “If you want to start weighing the mid-strength roots, they’re in the basket on the left.”
Collei blinked. “You reorganized again?”
“I updated the workflow paths. Less overlap. Tighnari keeps bruising the rukkhashava mushrooms reaching past the drying rack.”
“I do not—” he started, but Collei was already laughing.
[Name] turned, hands on her hips, looking entirely unbothered. “I tracked it. I left markers. You brushed it three times yesterday.”
Collei stifled another laugh behind her hand as Tighnari stared at [Name] in silence.
“I've created a monster,” he murmured.
“A well-organized monster,” [Name] corrected, tapping his arm gently with the back of her hand.
Their eyes met for just a second longer than they needed to. A breath too long. But when Collei looked up from the basket, they had already shifted back into routine—[Name] folding cloth around a set of stems, Tighnari reviewing her notes with his usual focus.
Nothing overt. Nothing stated.
But Collei knew.
She hummed to herself, smiling as she took out the scale, and said nothing.
Because some things didn’t need to be announced to be obvious.
The late morning passed in a quiet, efficient rhythm.
[Name] and Collei worked through the herbs in companionable silence, measuring, binding, storing. Occasionally, Collei would ask a question—clarification about a new plant arrangement, a confirmation about dosage strength—and [Name] answered easily, no second-guessing, no need to defer. Tighnari only interjected when it was absolutely necessary, content to observe the new system in action.
And for the most part, it worked.
No bruised mushrooms. No spills. Fewer crossed paths.
Tighnari, of course, still paced as he read—still hovered by the drying rack with that pinched look he got when mentally rewriting his entire classification system—but he didn’t say a word about changing it back.
[Name] noticed, but said nothing.
By midday, they were breaking for lunch. The usual courtyard table beneath the woven canopy had already been set up by someone else—Cyno, likely. Tighnari never asked him to, but somehow the table was always set when they got there, and the tea was always steeped just the way Tighnari liked it.
When they arrived, Cyno was already seated, sipping quietly and pretending not to see them.
[Name] sat across from him, biting into her rice cake. “How long were you watching us this morning?”
Cyno blinked. “You assume I was watching.”
Tighnari answered without missing a beat. “You always are. No one can escape your sight.”
Cyno sipped. “Fair.”
Collei slid into the seat next to [Name] with a grin, plucking a few berries from the shared bowl. “Your new layout cut prep time by almost half. We finished ahead for once.”
Tighnari glanced toward [Name]. “See? You might convince me.”
[Name] tilted her head, mock thoughtful. “I should start charging you a consultation fee.”
“You’re already paid. I—...make you tea.”
“Hmm. I’d like to renegotiate my contract.”
Across the table, Collei hid a smile behind her cup, and Cyno gave Tighnari a long look. One of those looks. Quiet, plainspoken, dry as the desert.
Tighnari didn’t meet it.
Instead, he said, “We’ll resume with seed inventory after lunch. [Name], can you take the southern storeroom?”
She nodded. “Already cleared shelf three yesterday. Just need to sort the spring sprout capsules.”
Cyno raised a brow. “You know his systems better than he does.”
[Name] shrugged, mouth full of rice. “That’s why he keeps me around.”
This time, Tighnari did glance her way—but quickly. Quiet.
Collei nudged Cyno’s arm under the table. He said nothing, but the faint curve at the corner of his mouth said everything.
Later that afternoon, the sun dipped just far enough for the light to soften through the canopy. [Name] stood alone in the southern storeroom, bent over a wooden crate of seed capsules, carefully labeling by germination date and rarity. Her sleeves were rolled to her elbows, fingertips dusted with dried root powder, and she was humming just under her breath.
Tighnari entered the room without announcing himself. She heard the creak of the door behind her and glanced up over her shoulder.
“Looking for something?” she asked.
“No.” He walked toward her with easy steps, clasping his hands behind his back. “Just checking on your progress.”
“I’m a third through.” She tapped a neat column in her notes. “I’ve rerouted the spring sprouts to the upper shelf. They’re more fragile than the label suggested.”
He scanned the page, then nodded once. “That’s a good call.”
[Name] turned to him fully, brushing a lock of hair from her cheek. “You could just say thank you.”
“I was getting there.”
“Mmhm.”
For a moment, they stood in silence—close, but not quite touching. Tighnari looked at her, and she looked back, the quiet between them warm and known.
Finally, he said softly, “You really don't mind that we haven’t told them?”
[Name] blinked. “Told who?”
“Cyno. Collei. About us.”
She tilted her head. “No. Do you?”
“No.”
And it was true. He didn’t. He didn’t need to. Cyno and Collei knew, had known for weeks now, and had never once pushed. Maybe that was why it felt easier to let it unfold like this, with no announcement, no dramatic reveal.
Just shared glances and easy silence. Just belonging.
He watched her go back to labeling, the lines of concentration softening her expression. The sun caught in the edge of her face as she worked, and something in his chest shifted.
“You missed one,” he said quietly.
[Name] didn’t look up. “No, I didn’t. It’s in the next stack.”
Tighnari smiled.
He leaned in a little—enough for his shadow to fall beside hers on the crate lid, enough for her to feel the warmth of him even through the gap between them. She finally looked up, brow arched like she already knew he wasn’t actually checking her work anymore.
“You’re hovering,” she said.
“Monitoring.”
“For what, exactly?”
“Quality control. Emotional wellbeing. Your general presence.”
[Name] bit back a laugh, even as her cheeks pinked. “You’re very thorough.”
“I try.”
The crate of sprout capsules was mostly forgotten now. [Name] turned toward him fully, brushing her hands on her apron. Her eyes flicked down, briefly, to his lips. Just once.
The silence stretched, not tense, just… still.
Tighnari tilted his head, slowly leaning forward, his voice barely above a whisper. “Do I have clearance for a quick kis—”
The storeroom door creaked loudly.
Both of them flinched apart like students caught cheating during an exam.
Cyno stood in the doorway, holding a small tin of salve in one hand and a basket of dry bark in the other. His expression was unreadable.
Tighnari straightened with expert calm. “Did you need something?”
“Yes,” Cyno said. “I came to offer assistance.”
[Name] cleared her throat. “In here?”
“You’re doing seed inventory. I thought I’d drop a few hints.”
She frowned, confused. “Hints?”
Cyno held up the tin of salve. “These are spring bloom rubs. Known for encouraging… sprouting relationships.”
Tighnari blinked. “Is that supposed to be—”
“Metaphorical,” Cyno said flatly. “And literal. In case you both want to stop ‘planting doubt’ and start ‘growing publicly.’”
[Name] stared. “What?”
Tighnari sighed into his hand. “He’s making jokes again.”
“I got that part,” [Name] muttered. “Sort of.”
Cyno stepped further in, setting the basket down by the shelf. “You both move through the village like two trees growing from the same root but pretending you’re different plants.”
There was a long pause.
“…Was that a joke?” [Name] asked.
“I don’t know anymore,” Cyno replied frankly.
Tighnari pinched the bridge of his nose. “We’re not hiding anything.”
“You’re also not saying anything,” Cyno replied.
[Name] opened her mouth, then closed it.
Because technically, he wasn’t wrong.
They hadn’t told anyone. They hadn’t lied—but they hadn’t shared, either. And while [Name] hadn’t thought much of it before, Cyno’s blunt delivery left her strangely… aware.
She glanced at Tighnari, who looked remarkably calm, if slightly resigned. His ears twitched faintly.
“We were going to tell you,” Tighnari said finally, “when we were ready.”
Cyno gave a slow nod. “I’m not rushing you.”
“Could’ve fooled me,” [Name] muttered, but the corners of her mouth twitched.
“I just like efficient communication,” Cyno added. “And plant metaphors.”
[Name] crossed her arms, laughing softly. “You’re so weird.”
Cyno gave her a blank look. “I’ve been consistent.”
Tighnari exhaled. “You can go now.”
“Message delivered,” Cyno said, and walked out with the kind of slow, purposeful turn reserved for dramatic exits.
The door clicked closed.
[Name] stared after him for a moment. “…You think Collei put him up to that?”
“No,” Tighnari said. “Cyno's meddling is entirely self-directed.”
She turned to him again, softer now, her fingers brushing his wrist. “So. Where were we?”
Tighnari didn’t need to say anything. He stepped back into her space—closer this time, his head dipping, ears flicking once more as his hand slid gently along her waist.
The kiss was light, careful, given the interruption. But then her hand rose to the back of his neck, and his other found the small of her back, and the quiet of the storeroom turned into something shared.
No announcements.
No metaphors.
Just a kiss—theirs.
And for the first time, [Name] wondered if maybe sharing it with others wouldn’t be so bad.
The next morning, the sun had barely cleared the treetops when [Name] walked into the main prep room, satchel slung over one shoulder, and Tighnari’s gloves adorning her hands.
They were more protective after all, though the sight of this caused Collei to pause before she could even greet her.
“Good morning,” [Name] said, entirely unbothered, setting her satchel down and adjusting the gloves to be more snug. “Sorry I’m late. Tighnari wouldn’t let me leave without breakfast.”
Tighnari walked in two steps behind her, holding two mugs of tea—one of which he handed off to her with easy familiarity.
“Next time, eat slower,” he said. “You inhale bread like it wronged you.”
[Name] took the tea without looking up. “Says the man who lectures mid-chew.”
Collei blinked between them. “…Wait.”
[Name] looked up. “Yes?”
“Are you two—?”
“Together?” Tighnari supplied helpfully. “Yes.”
[Name] took a sip of her tea. “We were going to announce it formally with a bulletin board posting and parade, but then someone eavesdropped.”
Tighnari’s ears twitched pointedly as he turned toward Cyno, who was seated cross-legged in the corner, sipping his own tea with uncharacteristic innocence.
“I said nothing,” Cyno offered quickly.
“Which is almost impressive,” Tighnari replied, “considering you whispered your entire reaction that night from behind a poorly concealed shrub.”
Cyno blinked. “...You heard that?”
“I have excellent hearing,” Tighnari said evenly. “I heard everything. Including Collei gasping and nearly knocking over the watering can.”
Collei made a squeaking noise. “I did not.”
“You did.” He took a slow sip of tea. “I simply chose the path of least resistance.”
[Name] raised a brow. “You knew they knew and still let me go on not knowing they knew?”
Tighnari didn’t blink. “Yes.”
Collei let out a strangled little laugh. “You’re worse than Cyno.”
Tighnari tilted his head. “That feels unnecessarily cruel.”
“I think it’s fair,” [Name] said lightly. “You’re both bad at being normal.”
“Good,” Tighnari replied, slipping his hand around her waist with zero hesitation. “We’ve just made it easier to stop pretending.”
Cyno set his tea down calmly. “Thank you for removing ambiguity. It was becoming distracting.”
[Name] snorted. “Was it really that bad?”
Cyno nodded. “I’m used to silent tension. Yours was twitchy.”
Collei was beaming now, bouncing slightly on her heels. “So this is official now? Like, you’re together together?”
Tighnari gave a slight nod. “Yes. Publicly. Casually. Permanently.”
“That’s a lot of adverbs,” [Name] murmured.
“I had time to rehearse.”
[Name] laughed, leaning against him with ease now. “Well then.” She turned to their friends with a grin. “Satisfied?”
Cyno raised his teacup. “Very.”
Collei gave a little cheer under her breath, then quickly tried to hide it with a cough.
Tighnari’s tail flicked once, slow and content, and he murmured just loud enough for the two of them to hear, “You may stop planning your interventions now.”
Cyno didn’t answer—but he did smile.
And Collei? She just whispered to herself, “Finally,” before returning to her notes, eyes bright and cheeks flushed.
'Now Kiss' was initially only a lil self-indulgent story for fun, but seeing that there was interest, I wanted to add more to this little plot to conclude everything nicely. Hope you all enjoyed!
ft— anyone
warning — mentions of character death, angst, pretty much self indulgent lmao
a/n— i just felt angsty today :) also i wrote this like you aren't in teyvat? you're you (obv) in this universe and they're just your comfort character. ik shifting is a thing so this is for my #icannotshiftforthelifeofme girlies. listened to ykwim when writing this as well.
wordcount. 683
sometimes you wish you were dead. it sounds blunt and quite, dramatic, yes. but not really when you remember that reincarnation may or may not be a real thing.
we have all heard of the word "soulmates". the idea of soulmates has been present in various traditions for centuries. the "concept" suggests that there is a special connection between two individuals that goes beyond physical attraction and emotional compatibility.
it is believed that these two people are connected by an invisible thread or string that can never be broken, no matter the distance or time. this thread binds them together, and their souls recognize each other even before they meet.
it is said that when soulmates find each other, they experience a sense of completion and fulfillment that they cannot find elsewhere. love itself is a powerful force that can bring people together, even when they are from different worlds. when two individuals are soulmates, their love transcends time and space.
now, death is a natural part of life, and it is something that everyone will experience at some point. while death is often associated with sadness and loss, while some people believe that it can also be a time of reunion with loved ones or, finally being with someone they have loved for so long in another world.
for those who believe in reincarnation, death is not the end, but rather a new beginning. it is an opportunity for the soul to move on to a new life and continue its journey. for some, the idea of being reunited with their soulmate after death brings comfort and solace.
they believe that when they die, they will be able to join their lover/comfort character from another world and be much happier than they ever were in this world. this gives them hope and a reason to keep going, even when times are tough.
for some, some may think it is absurd to even think about death in this way. you really want to die/are waiting for your death just because you want to be happier with your comfort character? how.. weird.
the heart is a mysterious thing, and sometimes it leads us down paths that we never thought possible. loving someone from another world can be a lonely road to travel, but it can also be one filled with wonder and amazement. our hearts may ache for this person that we cannot touch or hold, but the love we feel for them can give us a sense of purpose.
the pain of loving someone who is not real can be overwhelming, it really can. the thought of never being able to hold them or feel their warmth can be unbearable.
but in times of sorrow, the comfort and solace you find in loving them can be the only thing that gets you through. it's easy to dismiss this kind of love as make-believe, but it's not.
the heart doesn't discriminate and doesn't see boundaries at all. even though they are not real, the love you feel for them is. it's a feeling that is deep and real and can bring joy to your life.
just how long have you been yearning to feel their touch, to know what their kisses feel like, to see them face to face? a long, long time. and you know that. how many times have you cried into your pillow, just because you love them so much and that they aren't real?
sometimes the pain in your heart can become unbearable. The emptiness and the loneliness can consume you entirely, leaving you with nothing but despair. it's in those moments that you start to wonder if death would be a better alternative.
you imagine that if you passed away, you could be reunited with your lover from another world, a place where love is eternal and pure. you know that in that world, you would find comfort and solace, and your heart would finally be at peace.
because even though you two are two worlds apart, the love you hold for each other goes beyond measure.
WHAT IS UP W ME AND ANGST NOWADAYS?!??!
what else am i supposed to add :sob:
did someone with a degradation kink get turned on when they join for military training
con artist, weed, wedding LMAO
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ASHHHHH THAT THAT THAT VENTI OST YOU JUST MADE PLEASE CAN YOU SHARE MORE
this post was just a blurb i wrote out randomly hehe but here’s a few hcs about it!
venti doesn’t actually know the future in the sense that he sees what will happen, no. what he has is knowledge of all songs regardless of its time and place of origin, whether it’s from the past present or future.
now, he normally wouldn’t pay much attention to songs written in tribute to a person, but your case is a little… different. where there’s thousands of people who’ve had songs written in their honor, you have thousands of songs written for you alone.
he’s never sung them out loud before, not until the time is right, but he finds himself drawn to the songs about you, retelling stories that have yet to happen about your journey in this world and the impact you will have on teyvat. you’re very much like a certain traveler who will one day land in this world, but you’re an even greater mystery than the traveler. you’re a person beyond worlds and dimensions—or at least, that’s what he’s gained from the songs that will be made about you.
it’s only when he’s a thousand years older after the fall of old mondstadt, his singing more refined and his tune more established, like an artist developing a signature art style, that he realizes that more than half of the songs written for you will be made by his hand.
he wonders and wonders and wonders for the next millennia if he will adore you as much as he seems to adore you in his songs, but… maybe he doesn’t have to wonder. even now, having only known you through songs and tunes, he finds it in himself to leave a space for you within his heart.
a thousand years pass, and he continues to be lulled to slumber with the hymns about you crooning in his ears. when he awakens, it’s to a different song this time, a new one. he laughs, the winds quickening in time with his beating heart. finally, the seeds of wind has changed.
he feels your presence before he hears your voice. “venti!” you shout before tackling him in your arms. and this, this is something he has dreamed about since he first heard your songs, wide-eyed and young and unfamiliar to the ballads of this world, and so he lets himself feel elation and excitement as he embraces you. thousands of years of waiting finally over.
and when you smile at him, claiming how much you adore him and how you’ve always wanted to meet him, he finally understands. ah, he thinks, it seems he’s not the only one who’s been longing to meet someone they’ve never met.
Capitano darling being his pen pal and poor dear has no idea of his identity
I'm very sorry, I don't know if your requests are open but I can't get enough of Capitano content.
For the Harbingers, I'm open for anything. Also, @bye-bye-sunbird, come and get him! 👀😼
Exchanging letters with your mysteries pen pal became the absolute highlight of your week. You'd pour your heart and tears into the words your hand would oh so excitedly write down, sometimes even actually crying with the sheer excitement of knowing that somewhere out there, there was a person, an actual person, who cared about you. This person cared about you, they liked you, that is why they sent you their first letter to begin with. The letter itself was short, curt and simple but that did not stop you from writing back and hurriedly giving your reply to the mysterious messenger that appeared on your doorstep one fine summer morning.
Hours upon hours would be spent constructing the letters, sometimes you'd say whatever was on your mind while on other occasions you'd stop yourself and fix your choice of words, promptly going for something much more eloquent and refined, a quality that your mysterious partner seemed to exude in spades.
Their handwriting was neat, clean and proper, you imagined they must be singing papers often if they had such pretty handwriting. You would let your curiosity sway you and there were times when you wanted to know what your dear stranger did for a living but they were oddly mysterious about their occupation, which was strange considering just how intimate and open they were about other matters such as what kind of tea they drank in the morning, general preferences and hobbies, silly things like that made you even more curious about your darling stranger. You did manage to get somewhat of an answer out of them one day though, but it was still as vague as it possibly could be.
"I feel bad about hiding things from you, but to put it in the best way I can, I work for the military. That is the best answer I can give to you at the moment."
Ah, so you were talking to a military personnel? How interesting!! Again, curiosity got the better of you and you persisted with your questions, but more careful as you fared you'd offend them. You were under the impression that your dear stranger wanted to say more to you but was holding back for whatever reason.
Months flew by, almost a year, you were done holding back yourself.
It was time for everything to come out into the light, you thought to yourself.
You wanted to meet the person who made you feel so good, you wanted to see them, him, in the flesh.
It wasn't hard to decipher that the sender was a man. The smell of sharp cologne and pine wood still lingered on the letters you kept hidden in the drawer of your desk and the strong choice of words at time were a strong indication that this man was not willing to deal with anyone's nonsense, aside from indulging himself in yours.
Under the moonlight and with a flickering candle right next to you as your only light source, you wrote to him, you wrote to him your longest letter by far. Mistaking your curiosity and infatuation with the beautiful feeling of love you proclaimed your feelings to him and boldly announced that you wished to meet him, to see him for who he was.
"When you see me, I wish for you to kiss me, kiss until I am sick of it."
Never before had he replied back with such downright monstrous speed. He sent you but a piece of paper, with just one sentence on it, blood red ink sticking in your memory as you read it out loud in the comfort of your room.
"You wish is my command."
Overjoyed would be an understatement with how you were feeling at that moment. As you danced around your room while clutching the letter tightly to your chest, you never stopped to consider just how the two of you were going to meet or how he was even going to find you, let alone kiss you breathless. Alas those worries never even crossed your starstruck mind as you eagerly awaited to be swept off your feet by your Prince Charming. Living in a fairytale is charming but it would have done you well to stay intact with the real world too.
Whispers of lingering shadows and Fatui soldiers started to plague your village, several of your neighbors constantly felt the need to remind you to keep vigilant and to lock your doors at night, do not ever trust the Fatui.
Never open the doors for anyone, never.
Looking back on it, you regret spacing out in the middle of their monologues.
The seasons had passed and winter had come, a thick layer of pure white snow decorated the earth below you as the strong wind and harsh snowflakes found their way inside of your home due to the powerful wind that was bellowing all around you. A few snowflakes even managed to lose themselves inside of your clothing and hair but their icy chill was nothing compared to the large, gloved hand that lovingly caressed your chin.
Standing in front of you was a man, a man with whom you had never crossed paths with in your whole entire life. His entire aura, his being was radiating absolute control and calm. The dozen of men behind him kept their distance but it was obvious that they were ready to charge in if need be.
What was a Fatui Harbinger doing at your doorstep?
His face was much closer to your own now and it was Impossible to read him. His entire body language was rigid and firm, it left no spaces for speculations, especially the daunting mask that he wore on his face. Aside from the few strands of ebony black hair on the sides this man revealed nothing about himself to you, cornering you not only in your own house but in your own mind too.
What was he going to do to you?
A sigh escaped him, hot air came out of his mouth as he stepped closer, his feet nearly crossing the threshold of you home.
You didn't even see that you were shaking like a leaf.
"How long do you want us to stand here in the cold, dear?"
He spoke, he said something to you but your brain hardly registered it. But his next words were something you could most definitely not ignore:
"I came here to fulfill my promise to you..."
The lower part of his mask had been removed, his pale lips on full display. They hovered over your own for a few moments.
"Hoe about we finally share that kiss?"
Before you could even think about answering, he pressed his lips on yours, claiming them for himself as he made sure to swallow every single little sound you made.
You always dreamed of living in a fairytale, of finding your own prince. But how could you have forgotten that not all fairy tales have a happily ever after?
IM SORRY XIAO BRAINROT
Did you mention XIAO.
I just had to come in here like a crazy hawk because XIAO. Anyways,, Xiao being affectionate.. there's this other post of yours answering to an anon's screenshot of devs stuff? I think it's with Xiao being a gentle soul???
So yes, I'm going through that rn!!!! Like,, he's definitely having a hard time really adjusting to being that way again, if he ever finds comfort in you. He's like a hesitant moth with a flame, doesn't know what he's supposed to do -- run away from the one thing that can hurt him (like he used to), or embrace it quickly.
Brainrot might not make much sense,, but Xiao that finally uses his room in Wangshu Inn because you always came to visit, came to help him bandage his wounds, came to have dinner with him and he looks forward to it. He's not going to admit it, but he tries his best to let you know that he appreciates it. A lot. He's not a tsundere who denies everything, he's more of.. cautious. He's afraid, but he wants to try. It's different with things like that glowing orb because they're not people, he doesn't have to speak to let them know what he thinks about. He just,, basks in their presence. Only problem is animals / creatures feel his karmic debt, and people don't, and he has a hard time trying to really adapt to such. Don't think being an adeptus helps since the other adepti prefers their solace? What are your thoughts, Shiloh?
XIAO BRAINROT 🥳🥳🥳
there was that one line from the developer's notes... i know i mentioned it before and i can't remember it verbatim but it likened xiao to a beast circling something out of curiosity.
personally i think xiao is cautious because he's curious. does that make sense?
xiao may be a centuries-old adeptus, but if the way he reaches towards that little light is any indication, he's not immune to the act of pursuing something out of sheer curiosity. sure, he may know the consequences of indulging himself like that, but he's still capable of doing it, and i think that's what makes him so alert when it comes to you
other mortals don't approach him -- most don't even really know he exists. but not only are you aware of his existence, but you're approaching him — inviting him; you're asking him to give in to temptation and (possibly) endanger others for his own greed.
(that's not literally what you're asking and he knows that, but he's too aware of what happens every time he lets his guard down.)
and he can't even be mad at you because he likes it. loves it, even. unlike that orb, you're not shying away from him or fleeing from him or dying when he's around you for too long.
instead, you're nimbly working your fingers across his skin, wrapping bandages around gaping wounds that he already told you would heal on their own in a few hours; you're crying for him when he recounts a memory to you at your request; you're kissing his hands when he finally musters up the courage to show you; you're combing your fingers through his hair when he lays on top of you, your heartbeat lulling him into a much needed sleep.
you're everything xiao needed and more. he can never shake the fear that someday, his karma will catch up with him and that something will go horribly wrong, but until that day comes, he will be as greedy as you taught him to be -- as you allowed him to be -- and he will stay here, pressing barely there kisses against your cheeks as you sleep next to him while he keeps watch over you
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Hit that.
Click Suicide or Self-harm Concern
Yes.
Fill in the rest of it, and hit submit. The "content you reported" will fill itself in
Tumblr will follow up and help them.
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If this is true
THE ADEPTI’S GUIDE ON HOW TO NOT CATCH FEELINGS FOR THE STRANGE MORTAL WHO HAS A MASSIVE CRUSH ON YOUR PSEUDO-DAD
step one: don’t go to the statue for healing
pairing: xiao x fem!reader
summary: ever since you were a child, you had sworn to everyone you’ve ever met that one day you’re going to marry rex lapis, and never once has your resolve wavered. so why is your heart suddenly doing gymnastics whenever that weird adeptus fellow shows up?! he should be helping you get with rex lapis, not trying to be cute with that little happy face he makes as he takes a bite off the almond tofu you made him!
note: fem!reader, slight crack, comedy, reader is a dumbass and xiao is moronsexual that’s it that’s the fic, lumine and hu tao being wingmen, every playable character in liyue appears at some point, reader is the biggest rex lapis simp, and no you don’t know that zhongli is rex lapis
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People like to say that you’re a weird kid. You much prefer the term unique. After all, it isn’t everyday that someone makes it their life’s mission to marry their Archon.
Besides, you’ve met plenty of other people you can confidently call weirder than you. Case number one: Hu Tao, aka the Funeral Director’s granddaughter, aka your best friend. Case number two: Chongyun, your local popsicle dealer. Case number four: Xiangling, the trauma-inducer who proved to you that not everything is, in fact, edible and you should most definitely be wary the next time she offers you any food.
And case number four: Xingqiu.
You don’t think that last one needs any sort of explanation. Anyone who’s as filthy rich as him and chooses to spend their time with commoners like you instead of basking in their mora is weird (in hindsight, it wasn’t a very logical reason, but it very much made sense in your ten-year-old brain). That, and he’s a huge nerd, though that can be forgiven since he’s your main source of information regarding your future husband, Rex Lapis.
Which brings you to the conclusion that yes, maybe there’s a little bit of truth in it whenever someone calls you weird, but surrounding yourself with even weirder people cancels the weirdness out in some complex mathematical way. So while they may be, possibly, likely telling the truth, they’re also technically lying.
So, no, you’re not weird. End of story.
“Let me get this straight, you’re trying to hire me in advance as the musician for your future wedding with Rex Lapis?”
You nod, placing a hand on her shoulder. “Of course! Who else would I hire besides the best musician I know?”
“I’m the only musician you know,” Xinyan points out with amusement.
“Details! Once your parents finally get off your back about music, I just know you’re gonna be amazing!” You offer her a high five. “So are you in?”
She stares at your hand for a moment, an unreadable look crossing her face before it smooths out into a wide grin. Her palm slaps over yours in a high five.
“Well, duh! What kind of person would I be to reject a once in a lifetime’s offer of performing in a god’s wedding?” She laughs, slinging her arm over your shoulder. You smile at her easy acceptance, of not calling you weird like the other kids.
Hm. Another one recruited into your band of supporters, aka the only people who actually believe you when you say you’re going to marry Rex Lapis. Excellent.
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