Well, I think I've discovered a new fantasy of mine. -Prairie anon
did you like it!! 😽😽😽
Hello hello everyone!
Soo I’m halfway done with all of my headcanons In both the gf and bf(genshin)
But….my exams are actually starting…like today where im at so i will be taking a few days off, maybe even the whole week as I wanna focus on my exams since there the quarterly ones and there important.
This is kinda like a hiatus since I’ve been busy with school a lot, Im homeschooled and online classes give u sooo many hw and things to do. So a much needed rest and concentration is needed!
Now if ur a student like me, just wanna say don’t give up on ur dreams and keep working hard, eventually you’ll reach ur goal :3
I’ll be back strong in a week or two! So don’t miss me too much ehe~
Bye bye now~
Ayo Haruko signing off……………
Chapter 23? Perhaps posted in a reasonable time? Ayo?👀 also, guess who forgot to do a recap last time. I'll fix that eventually.
Guide!Au is a SAGAU inspired idea where the Player, instead of being seen as a creator, is seen as the only outworlder god who cares for Teyvat.
Masterlist
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In the last chapter, [Name] woke up from their rest and looked over their room, not long later they heard whispers floating through the wind and Paimon explained the 'comprehend languages' setting allowed them to hear the wind. [Name] was stressed and simply decided to fall asleep, waking up within their serenitea pot.
They're unsure on if it's a dream or not but we'll find out.
"Hello. Who's back?" A voice rang from the top of the stairs and [Name] shrugged. Speak of the devil they supposed.
[Name] went silent for a moment, now petting the animal and scratching its sides. They realized they should likely give the pet a name, if the inhabitants of their tea house had yet to do so that was.
Might as well face whoever lived in the tea pot.
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The wooden stairs of the building and second level of the building blocked their view of the individual, so with a sigh they stood up and gave the dog one last pat on the head.
They felt their bones click back into place and took a moment to pop their bones, the click echoing through the empty hall made [Name] wince, especially as the voice from above them spoke again "Who is down there? Are you Alright?"
[Name] let out a groan and stepped closer to the staircase, getting close enough to look up and meet absolutely gorgeous red eyes.
The red eyes widen and [Name] gave him a slight smile. Kazuha wasn't exactly a character [Name] used often but his design was absolutely gorgeous. His hair looked even better in person, it appeared incredibly soft and fell across his face perfectly.
However, [Name] wasn't a simp so all they responded to his stunned face with was a small wave. "Good evening Kazuha. I hope you're doing well."
Kazuha stiffened and straightened up before giving his own form a hello. "Hello there. I'm not sure we've met. I apologize for my shock, I wasn't expecting a new vessel, after all, Their Grace hasn't been calling for anyone in a while."
[Name] paused for a second. "Excuse me? Vessel?"
Kazuha raised an eyebrow. "Yes? Ah, are you from the new nation that The Guide visited? What was it… Sumeru?"
[Name] chuckled, a vague idea of the source of the confusion between the two. Each character who had seen them so far had been told they were some sort of God, Kazuha had no such misconceptions.
It wouldn't hurt anyone to lie? Right?
With a smile, they nodded. "I think so? The best way to describe it is that I was summoned."
Kazuha nodded. "You and I are alike in that case. I haven't spoken with them in quite some time, they gave me access to this place but I don't think I've ever even seen them…"
[Name] took a second, guilt flooding their mind. That was what they did, wasn't it? It was a passive way to raise friendship with characters they thought were interesting to see their story, however they had never truly spoken to most of those within their Teapot… except for Xiao. Speaking of which, where is their baby?
"I see. Are there many other people around here?"
Kazuha smiled warmly, taking a step down the stairs. "Please, come on up. Surely it isn't comfortable down there and everyone else are within their rooms."
[Name] thanked him and placing their foot on the first step, nodding towards the dog to invite the animal along.
Kazuha spoke up, "The Guide has placed him downstairs. I don't believe he can-" His words trailed off as the dog followed [Name] up the stairs.
"So," [Name] began "Do they have a name? The dog that is."
The Inazuman replied after a moment. "Most of us call him Post."
"Post? Where'd that name come from?"
Kazuha shrugged. "Well, he looks out for us. So we have Post, and there are two other dogs as well, one is upstairs and her name is Fence, the last one hangs out around the Adeptus's room and we call him Warden." As he listed out the names, he counted them on his fingers and paused at the end. "Though I suppose you could count The Adeptus as a guard dog himself."
[Name] chuckled, guessing he was likely referring to Xiao. "The Adeptus, huh?"
"That's what we call him. Saying his name gets his attention and he can be a bit much so I think you might want to meet the others first."
After being reminded that there were in fact others, [Name] nodded in response to end the topic and thought about their Teapot. Who all lived here again? Kazuha, Xiao… Thoma was one and who were the other two? Ah, right, Barbara and Yanfei. Oh, just the thought of the last two made [Name] feel a hint of guilt. Both had been on their team in the past and concern for their current social standing caused [Name] a spike in anxiety.
"You said the others here were in their rooms? Is everyone living here present at all times?"
Kazuha laughed. "Oh goodness no, we can go home if we so choose, we simply enjoy having an untouchable space to ourselves. Right now it's simply Thoma and I. Miss Yanfei had a meeting, The Adeptus prefers not to remain here much, and Deaconess Barbara is often rather busy."
"I see." [Name] was hoping Barbara wouldn't be free for quite some time in that case. The last thing they needed was the poor girl telling everyone that they were a god, like her older sister had.
Perhaps Yanfei on the other hand wouldn't be a bad idea. She was a lawyer, maybe she had some advice? [Name]'s face soured at the thought of the potential price tag to some legal consultation and shook their head.
"Are you alright?" Kazuha's voice drew [Name] back to the present and [Name] nodded.
"I'm good. Just confused on my situation."
"I'll do my best to spread some light on it then. Have you recently come in contact with a blonde traveler by the name of Aether?"
Well, technically yes, [Name] thought to themself and so they nodded in affirmation.
Taking that response, Kazuha continued "Yes well, I'm sure you've experienced pieces of The Guide's influence in that case. They travel with Aether, influencing his decisions and actions. They likely decided you were pleasant and wanted to be able to Guide you as well."
"The Guide seems like… a major pain if you ask me."
Kazuha muffled his laugh and raised an eyebrow. "And what inspires that impression?"
[Name] huffed. "Well think about it, you meet this person once and then they decide 'oh you! I like you!' And flip your entire life upside down! Think about it, you don't really get a choice in the matter, you just get dragged along like a puppet on a string, dancing and fighting. No choice in what you do and only at The Guide's beck and call." With a sharp pain of realization, [Name] faced the fact that they were in fact The Guide, and that they had indeed done such. Forced people into a life they likely did not wish for. Changed everything about they way the lived. Could they ever play the game again with this knowledge?
Kazuha, leaning against the railing at the top of the staircase, looked around and nodded slowly. "I suppose you have a point, you and Xingqiu might get along… why did you accept their call then?"
"... What?"
"Their call. Them calling your name from the stars, why did you accept it?" Kazuha paused and then got real quiet, a pitying look making it's way onto his face. "Did it make you?"
People could deny the call? "I-... What do you by it?"
Kazuha straighted his back and inhaled deeply. "Don't worry. Why don't why continue on? I'm sure Thoma would love to meet you."
[Name] paused. "No, I… I think I need to be heading home."
"Fair enough. Go ahead and speak to Tubby then, I'm sure I'll see you again and we can talk in greater detail."
[Name] leaned down to pet the dog who still remained at their side. "You be good, keep Kazuha company okay?"
A bark rang out in the room and [Name]'s face paled as the bark sounded less like a bark and more like "Absolutely! Stay safe!"
They stood up tall and waved a farewell to Kazuha, quickly descending back down the stairs and out the door.
Tubby gave their troubled face one look and with a sigh, [Name] found their world going black.
As their world came back into color, [Name] once more found themselves laying on their bed in Mondstadt, the sun shining through the window and into their eyes.
[Name] released a loud groan. Was that another effect of the comprehend languages setting?!
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As [Name] returned to their place in Mondstadt, Kazuha had a pressing question plaguing his mind. How did they know his name? Especially when they never even gave him theirs.
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… Don't like this one, oh well.
If you didn't understand how this all went down/why. It'll be explained eventually but what I can say now is that there will be a lot more fun travel scenes whenever [Name] sleeps.
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HSR CHARACTERS X AEON READER?? THEM BEING YOUR FAV???? LIKE GENSHIN SELF AWARE AU???
Aeon of protection?? Like protecting all life forms and objects of humanity?? Respecting each other??? Like just a protection path?
Bro idk but bus thoughts kick different
I LOVE YOUR LAST WANDERER FIC
What do you think his reaction is like after we named him? Like the difference between naming him seriously and ridiculously (I saw people name him babygirl on tiktok which okay points for that lmao)
Aww thanks shshsahsgs
❥ Naming him seriously
If you name him seriously like naming him with meanings he'd do his best to honor it if he can find the meaning of the name.
If you name him in Japanese he's a bit conflicted as it serves as a reminder about his roots and origins and will think that you're purposely reminding him about his past while giving a new name
But he's still proud of the name and would definitely purposely brag that you were the one who name him like
Wanderer: Hello, my name is (name). Did you know that it was Your Grace that gave me the name? It means (meaning)
Don't tell me he wouldn't in sagau look me in the eyes and tell me he wouldn't brag
❥ Naming him ridiculously
Now if you name him ridiculously...
Yeah he'll definitely think it's punishment. I mean it's still a name that you gave him and he'll cherish it sure
He'd introduce himself as a Wanderer first and he'll only say his new name if pushed. If they laugh he'll just say,
Wanderer: Oh it's Your Grace that named me.
That would cease the laughter and go on about praising your naming sense and whatnot
❥ Conclusion
He'd cherish whatever name you give him and would keep it but he's prouder about his name if you name him seriously
How about pocket Ganyu helping you with scheduling stuff and keeping on task? I have trouble with both tbh and ganyu is the perfect secretary and I'm sure assistant.
A Helping Hand (Pocket Ganyu!)
I feel bad for them. we go to war with the arachnid because that "launched" an asteroid at us either accidentally or Humanity orchestrated it as an attack just to have people enlist.
If you didn't feel even just a little bit bad for this thing than we aren't compatible people
*flexes on you with my c6 layla whom i wasn't even trying to get*
YOU HAVE SOMETHING I WANT
ok but i need to complain. i have been eagerly awaiting the shop reset for the entire week i've been at my grandmothers. all i wanted was layla bro... i literally took a piss and then in the bathroom started wishing and YOU ONOW WHAG I FUCKINGNBGOT
HEIZOU. C3 HEIZOU. ARE TOU SEKTOIS RIGHT NOW I CANF DVEN SPELL RIGHT DO YOU SEE HOW MISERABLY I SPELLED SERIOUS HELP ME I'm not fixing it tho
I just want ONE COPY OF LAYLA JUST ONE
You know I usually have pretty good luck in his godforsaken game; i usually win my 50/50s. i had some hopes for getting wanderer and al haitham (foolish am i) I DONT ANYMORE BC WTF OS THIS SHIT
WANDERER IS GOING TO COME TO ME WITH AN ELECTRO VISION AND A SWORD AND KEQING WILL MIRACULOUSLY BECOME C4 LIKE WTF help m
Love the story keep up the good work.
"Yes. I am ready."
You eye Ningguang curiously. She has a confident smirk on her lips, her arms crossed over her chest. She's missing her usual dress, wearing light armor instead. You shoot her an amused look.
"Someone's feeling daring today." You shrug. "Alright then."
You walk up to the weapon stand, grabbing two dull training swords. You spin around, throwing her one of them. She barely catches it, but quickly places it in her hands. You stretch your neck and approach her as Ningguang assumes the default stance you taught her.
"I'll show you just how much I learned." She says, brandishing her weapon. "Three hits. Come at me."
"Hah! And make things easy for you, dear? You started this, so you come at me." You spin your sword in your hands, and ready it.
Ningguang skips up to and swings sideways. You hold your weapon firmly, taking the blow wholly on the handguard. You push against her sword and retaliate with an upwards slash, but she dodges. A hard downwards slash tries to break your guard, but your parry and stab forward. Using both hands Ningguang manages to force the sword away, but you reposition and strike her with your shoulder. She staggers backwards and you finish with a trained top down hit to her shoulder.
You withdraw. “Clumsy and slow. Again.”
She exhales heavily, steadying herself and returning to position. “Ready.”
This time you open with a barrage of quick cuts, all of them blocked with little effort. You tease her with a stronger hit, catching her retaliation on your hand guard. You step back, just in time to block another downwards attack, followed by a quick stab. You managed to deflect it and riposte, using your strength to break her weakened guard. She blocks the would-be killing blow just in time, forcing you to jump back.
“Great.” You praise, but before she can react, you charge again. An upwards slash to the left, followed by a vertical combo is ineffective, but your stance nullifies her counter. Having used her acceleration to attack, Ningguang’s frame lowers, rendering her unable to stop a slash straight down on her back. She yelps, and you retreat, giving her space.
“Ow. That’s going to hurt tomorrow.” She groans, but retakes her stance once again, a frown of focus on her lips.
“Focus. Last chance.”
She moves in without warning, forcing you into stance. Amongst her quick side-to-side attacks stabs are mixed in, forcing you to respond quickly. You find a moment to wind up a stronger riposte, resulting in her weapon being deflected upwards, giving you enough space to close the distance. You try to follow up with a low blow, but she manages to stop you. Before you can react, Ningguang elbows you across the face with her left arm, breaking your lip and sending you stumbling backwards. You send a sloppy, heavy blow at her, knowing she’ll dodge and step back. Now a few feet meters apart, you both resume the default positions. You wipe the blood from your face with your sleeve.
She moves forward, delivering a variety of high strikes mixed in with various pushes. You keep your distance, making her attack faster and with less accuracy. You once again use your strength advantage and strike right at her weapon’s chappe. Ningguang, exhausted, agitated and unfocused, fails to recover, giving you enough space to slash at her chest. Feeling frisky, you twirl around and, before she can turn around, place a firm slap on her butt. She yelps in surprise.
“W-what was that for?!” You jog back to her, snickering under your breath. Ningguang’s face is red, partly from exhaustion and partly from embarrassment.
You send her a teasing smile. “Let’s see. For… arrogance, for slacking off in training, and for being so hot.”
Ningguang takes off her helmet, and lets out an exhausted sigh, the expression of embarrassment changing into a smirk. “Understood."
You approach her. Suddenly, but gently, you grab her chin, and place a brief kiss on her forehead, earning a soft smile from her.
"You'll get it eventually. Patience, Ningguang, patience."
Warm sunlight pours through the windows of the gym, reflecting off of the bright, lacquered wood. The day outside is peaceful, but the situation within the hall is anything but.
Sounds of moans and grunts of extortion echo, as do the sounds of hits and the swishing of blades. Sweat pours from your bodies, but neither you nor Yelan lose focus. Your minds are occupied on the deadly exchange of slashes and pushes, always seeking for an opening in each other's guard. One stabs, the other stops the stab, and retaliates, only to have their attack blocked and returned. Locked in a seemingly endless, intense cycle of combat. Action and reaction. Only that exists in your minds.
Your eyes are cold on Yelan's. Your movements are calculated, backed up with years of grueling training and countless combat scenarios. Every muscle tenses and relaxes on effortless demand, perfectly aligned with your mind, coming across as instinctual. Yelan, in the meantime, grits her teeth. Her body aches, longs for, pleads, demands rest, even if just for a moment. Though she had been dueling you for just over six minutes, her adrenaline-filled brain processes time faster. It feels like she's been fighting forever, exchanging blows, pushes, slashes and stabs with you.
Some part of her regrets ever asking you to teach her close quarters combat these two weeks ago. The other reprimands her for backing out, in your voice. She knows she has to. For her own safety. She won't always have a better weapon on her, nor will she have backup. The majority of spontaneous encounters end within the first 10 minutes, you said. She knows she has to last.
Her body screams for mercy. It bleeds from the numerous small cuts, mainly on her bruised and battered forearms. Just as you suggested, she had been using them as a guard and a shoving tool, and they work. She just never expected it to hurt like the Abyss. Just barely managing it, Yelan inflicted several wounds on your body too. The ones you inflicted are shallow, but deep enough to draw dark, crimson blood, while hers are deeper, sloppier. Her eyes constantly steal brief glances of the nasty gash on your cheek. Despite your hand being almost covered in blood from the slash on your thumb, you don't frown, let alone flinch. Your hands somehow remain steady, while hers have been trembling for some time now.
Yelan's body is drenched in sweat, both from the intensive activity, and something never before felt by her during these sessions.
Stress.
It's her first exam. It will decide whether she will continue on to learn more advanced combat, or spend the next week revising and training, both under your watchful eye. But that's not what worries her, and neither is the fact that it's just the second time you fight with real, sharp blades. It's you, not as her instructor, but as her lover. The sight of your blood bothers her, especially that it was she who inflicted the wounds it comes from. She understands, she really does, that training has to be rigorous, as real combat will be unforgiving. Yet at the same time she doesn't want to hurt you. She knows that neither do you, but you're skilled enough to keep the damage minimal, while she isn't. And then there's the chill in your eyes. No warmth, none of the familiar feeling of security and comfort - just merciless instruction. Yelan knows that it's only temporary, that you'll return to normal after the session ends, but that on top of the former is becoming too much for her.
She feels like it's real. That she really needs to harm and kill you, else you would do the same. Her eyes feel the prickle of tears in the corners, of both exhaustion and discomfort. She waits for a good opportunity, blocks your attack, and hops back swiftly. You instinctually move to engage her again, but she raises her open hands slightly.
"Stop, stop. I concede. I concede. Please, no more."
You stay in stance for a moment, but soon relax and stand down. After sheathing the knife, you wipe your bloody hands with your shirt.
"Alright."
Without another word, you move to the bench. Yelan watches on as you grab a water bottle and press it against your lips, proceeding to down almost all of it in one go. She sighs and closes her eyes.
"Heh, just don't fall asleep over there." You smile and turn to face her, but stop when you see her. "Yelan, is everything okay?"
"Yes, yes, I just… Ugh. I'm tired." She tries an evasive answer as she joins you on the bench, her own hydration in her hand.
"Don't lie to me. I know something’s bothering you.”
She covers her face with her hands, and sighs. “I don’t want to do this.”
You hum in response. “Wasn’t it you who suggested these lessons?”
“I did, but I didn’t expect you to make me do this.”
You scoff, your thoughts still deep in training mode. “Getting injured is just a part of the training. Besides, Yelan, you aren’t seriously hurt. Are you?”
She rubs her eyes, wiping small tears forming in the corners of her eyes. Her voice comes out nearly as a growl. “I don’t want to hurt you, is this so hard to understand? And you’re so cold, and so… foreign today. I just… You…” Her voice drops to a near whisper. “You’re scaring me.”
You stay silent, taken aback by this statement. She glances up at you and continues.
“It’s just that you’re so emotionless, and different from the man I know. I l-love you, and you’re making me treat and hurt you like an enemy? You even act as one. I feel like you’re… a stranger with my husband’s face.”
Taking a deep breath, you try to ease her worries, but she cuts you off before you can speak.
“I don’t care, do you understand? I don’t care that I need training, o-or that real enemies won’t go easy on me! You’re not one of them! I don’t want to treat you as one, please! We can train, really, but I don’t want to do this. Anything but this, please.” A few stray tears slip through her fingers. Her tone is now more hushed, sounding broken. “Please…”
You scoot over closer to her, and place your right hand on her elbow. “Yelan. Please, look at me.”
She looks up, her blue eyes almost pleading. “Y/N…”
You pull her into a hug. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry that I went too far. I should have asked first, been more gentle and empathetic. I… Have no excuse.”
Her slender arms snake around you, securing comfortably around your chest. She lets out a very quiet, muffled sob. “I don’t want to do this ever again, p-please. I don’t want to hurt you, Y/N.”
You gently stroke her hair, getting a little blood on the dark blue strands from the injury she inflicted. “You won’t have to. I’m sorry, my love. I’m so sorry.”
Eventually, in your arms, Yelan is able to steady her emotions. She parts with you, a sad look still present on her face. She moves her hand to your bloody cheek, fingers carefully avoiding touching the injury. She smiles at you.
“Come on. Let’s go home.”
Thanks for reading!
This is a reupload from the original Genshingorls, many thanks to the og anon who asked for this, and the others who were interested in it!
It's every post I've made for this AU put under one roof, so be warned before pressing Keep Reading, this is a VERY long post!)
S/O loved Jean, that much was clear just by looking at their interactions with her.
They respected her position as Acting Grand Master and what she was doing for the knights.
As much as S/O respected Jean and the Knights of Favonius, there was something Diluc was right about.
At times, they were too inefficient to be relied on.
S/O takes a note from the Darknight Hero's page, and decides to take matter into their own hands when the Knights are too slow, when a situation demanded action now.
S/O dons a caped black armor, a spear, and a helmet that completely covers their face.
Since S/O was very close with Jean and the other Knights, they knew if they ever uttered a single word, they would instantly figure out who they were.
To avoid that complication, S/O vows never to utter a word as long as they wear the armor.
Many Abyss Mage and Hilichurl attacks were halted by S/O, saving many lives in the process.
At first, the Knights mistook S/O's activities as the work of the Darknight Hero before realizing a third party was at play.
(Jean) sigh "As if one vigilante wasn't enough…"
(S/O) "There's a second one? I thought it was the Darknight Hero's work."
(Jean) "That's what we assumed too, but we've had reports from many citizens and knights that this second one fights completely different, not to mention ever uttering a word."
(S/O) "Well, I'm sure they have Mondstadt's best interest at heart."
(Jean) "I do not doubt that, but…I'm afraid that the people might begin losing faith in us…"
It hurt S/O knowing they were directly causing Jean pain like this. But who knew what would happen if S/O ever told her the truth?
As far as Jean and the rest of Mondstadt was aware, S/O was a gentle person who was sweet enough to not even hurt a fly.
S/O managed to hide a sigh themselves and held Jean's hand gently.
(S/O) "The people will never lose faith in you, or the Knights, Jean."
Jean smiled before standing up from the chair and kissed S/O's cheek.
(Jean) "Thank you, S/O. I have return to my duties, but thank you for this break."
(S/O) "Of course. Stay safe, Jean!"
She smiled and walked back to the Knights' Headquarters. S/O watched her leave, their smile slowly fading as she went out of sight.
(S/O) "Jean…"
(Diluc) "She'll be fine."
S/O didn't turn to face Diluc as he approached them. (Diluc) "Jean's resilient. Maybe too much for her own good."
(S/O) "I know, but I still can't help but worry about her…"
(Diluc) "It'll take a lot more than two vigilantes to break the Knights under her watch."
(S/O) "…Right."
S/O nodded and followed Diluc to Angel's Share. They were going to have some work to do tonight.
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Jean and S/O had been together for 3 months when S/O took up the mantle as the second vigilante of Mondstadt.
While they greatly respected the Knights of Favonius and Jean, sometimes justice was too slow in their eyes.
S/O decided to speed it up a few times when nothing could be done, and tried to keep interactions with the Knights to an absolute minimum so they couldn't be discovered.
That was easier said than done, considering at this point, Jean and S/O lived together.
Luckily, Jean's tendency to overwork herself gave some time for S/O to return after a night and hide their gear.
No matter what though, they ALWAYS had to arrive home before Jean since officially S/O worked at Angel's Share under Diluc.
S/O had to keep everything locked up in a box and hide it out of sight by hiding it underneath their bed at first.
There was a point where S/O was in the middle of undressing and covered in bruises when they heard Jean come through the door.
They had just enough time to hide everything, but not enough to cover their bruises.
(S/O) Alright time to improvise. Guess it can't hurt anymore than the Abyss Mages did…!
(Jean) "Why is it so dark? S/O, are you home?"
(S/O's voice) "Jean, you're home!"
Jean went to light a candle, and S/O took a deep breath as they looked at her from on top of the stairs. (S/O) "WOAH!"
S/O pretended to trip down the stairs, though in reality they flung themselves off.
Jean quickly spun around as their body fumbled down the stairs, landing awkwardly at her feet.
(S/O) "…Hi, sweetie."
(Jean) "S/O!"
Concerned she immediately raised them up, seeing the bruises on them. (S/O) "Ow ow ow ow!"
(Jean) "I'm sorry, are you okay, is anything broken?!"
(S/O) "I-I think I bruised myself."
(Jean) "You'd be correct. Archons above, you need to be careful, your body's absolutely covered in bruises!"
(S/O) "Guess our stairs are harder than they look."
(Jean) "S/O, I'm being serious, what if it was worse?!"
(S/O) "Well, I can have you to kiss them better?"
…
Jean shot them a glare that told S/O she was obviously unamused. (S/O) "…So uh, how was work today?"
Sighing, she helped S/O up and they had a relatively light dinner before they slept, covering S/O's true cause of the bruise.
That would not be the first or the last time S/O would have to improvise like that, only a few weeks later asking the Honorary Knight to smash a door into their face to cover a black eye.
In other words, it was a chaotic beginning, which S/O had plenty of time to refine.
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S/O winced in pain as Diluc sighed. Diluc was cleaning glasses at Angel's Share while S/O sat in the stool across from him.
The two had saved a group of Knights from an ambush but they didn't get away unscathed.
Even though S/O wore a mask, that didn't stop them from getting a massive bruise on their face.
(Diluc) "I told you to watch out for the explosive barrels, didn't I?"
(S/O) "Yeah yeah, I know…Ugh, this isn't good. I've been trying to make Jean take a little time off so she can take care of herself, and she wanted to get lunch with me today!"
(Diluc) "Isn't that a good thing, and what does that have to do with anything?"
(S/O) "Getting there. Now, normally it would, but I told her I work at the tavern. She would think something's up if a server just got punched and no knights made an arrest for assault!"
(Diluc) "Hm…I can't really think of anything that could help."
(S/O) "…Wait a second, the Traveler and Paimon are back in Mondstadt, right?"
(Diluc) "…Yes?"
(S/O) "I got an idea!"
…
Aether and Paimon looked at each other, extremely confused.
(Aether) "I'm sorry, what?"
(S/O) "When I get near the door, I need you to swing it and hit me in the face really really hard."
(Paimon) "And…there's no downside to this?"
(S/O) "You have my word Jean will not kill you."
(Aether) "Uh….Sure?"
(S/O) "Sweet! You guys are lifesavers!"
…
Jean came through the door and looked around.
She saw Diluc, Aether and Paimon, but no sign of S/O.
(Jean) "Oh, good afternoon."
(Aether) "Hey, Jean."
(Paimon) "Hiya, Master Jean!"
(Diluc) "Looking for S/O?"
(Jean) "Yes, I was told to meet them at the tavern before we went off. I figured that they were already here…"
Diluc cleared his throat, giving the indication that S/O was coming to the door.
(Patton's voice) "Oh, hey S/O. Jean just walked in."
(S/O) "Thanks."
(Paimon) "Oh, we can go find him if you'd like! Come on, Aether!"
(Aether) "Right."
The two got off their seat and hurried to the door.
(Jean) "O-Oh, no you don't have to-"
Aether grabbed the door handle and shoved it forward, Paimon helping as well and-
(S/O) "HUARGH!"
(Patton) "WOAH!"
(Jean) "S/O!"
(Paimon) "O-Oh, S/O? How clumsy of us!"
(S/O) "Ack, my god! I think you actually broke something!"
(Aether) "Huh. Must've swung harder than I thought…"
Diluc facepalmed, he was getting second-hand embarrassment from S/O's plan.
Jean rushed over to S/O pushing aside Aether and Paimon.
(Jean) "S/O, are you alright?!"
(S/O) "O-Ow. Jean? Y-Yeah I'm alright."
Jean gasped.
(Jean) "Y-Your eye!…And nose?"
(Patton) "Er, I think the eye thing was-"
(Paimon) "-AETHER, do you not know how to control your strength you brute?!"
(Aether) "What?! You helped me push it!"
Jean was about to open their mouth before S/O waved it off by laughing. It was extremely awkward since everyone could tell they were in pain, but still they laughed.
(S/O) "Don't worry about it, it was just an accident. Let's go ahead to Good Hunter, okay?"
(Jean) "B-But…"
S/O kissed Jean, making her blush.
(Paimon) "Eyuck, PDA you guys!"
(Patton) "Not to make a fuss Honorary knight, but uh…you're kinda standing in the doorway."
(Aether) "Oh, sorry. To both of you, Jean, Patton."
(Paimon) "Enjoy your date you guys!"
(Jean) "Thank you…?"
S/O held Jean's hand and they walked out of sight together, leaving Aether and Paimon sighing.
(Paimon) "Thank goodness that's over with."
(Aether) "Sorry 'bout the commotion. See ya later."
Aether and Paimon walked off, making Patton open the door and look at Diluc. He still had a hand in his face.
(Patton) "So…what was that about?"
(Diluc) sigh "Don't ask…"
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S/O ran to a corner with the Darknight Hero, the Knights of Favonius hot on their trail.
(Knight) "Freeze!"
(Diluc) "Damn, they're catching up to us."
S/O silently motioned for them to continue on without them.
(Diluc) "What? But-"
A squad of knights rounded the corner, weapons drawn. Knowing there was no time, the Darknight Hero to leave, him climbing the wall and escaping while S/O stood their ground.
S/O was prepared to knock out of a few of the knights and improvise from there. Until they saw Jean walk in, sword drawn.
(Jean) "You are under arrest for disrupting the Knights of Favonius from upholding the law. Surrender now, and you will not be harmed.
S/O couldn't say anything, the moment they did, Jean would instantly know it was them. So, there was only one option left.
S/O drew out their spear and pointed it at Jean. She responded by motioning the knights behind her, weapons at the ready.
Jean's Anemo vision was going to be extremely difficult for S/O to counter.
They had no vision of their own and had to rely on gadgets. All of which were designed to kill or seriously wound.
S/O did not ever anticipate having to fight Jean, let alone any Knight, so they had no non-lethal tools to use.
They kept their spear pointed at her, waiting to see who made the first move.
The knights had their weapons drawn out too. The last thing S/O needed was to be fighting a group, with Jean leading the front.
S/O decided to take their chances and try to escape, or at the very least, force Jean to fight them one on one.
S/O jumped onto the walls and ran up to the roof, making their escape from there.
Jean quickly managed to catch up while the Knights remained on the floor.
S/O saw the gate and tried to make a run for it there, only for Jean to jump up and block their path.
(Jean) "You're not getting away that easy."
(S/O) Hard way it is…Sorry, Jean.
S/O said this to themselves as they got into a battle stance, charging forward.
Their spear thrusted forward, Jean sidestepping to the left and narrowly dodging the attack.
Her arm thrusted upwards, the rapier sliding across the shaft of S/O's spear and forcing them back.
As S/O was going backwards, they felt the air pulling them towards her.
(S/O) Damn it, she's going to-!
(Jean) "GO AS ONE!"
S/O knew what she was capable of with her Anemo vision, and had seen it in action before.
What they didn't expect was to be on the receiving end of it.
They were violently blasted back and rolled across the rooftop, stabbing their spear onto the roof so they can stop rolling like a ragdoll.
Looking up, Jean was already running towards them.
If S/O remembered how she fought, then she was about to swing the rapier to her right, then thrust upwards.
Sure enough, S/O saw her arm about to swing right.
S/O brought the spear upwards, the pole blocking the attack.
They moved forward before she had time to make the next move and headbutted her, making her stagger back.
S/O used this chance to start making their escape to the gate, Jean finally recovering to get back on their heel.
S/O knew it wasn't going to be long before she could use her Vision again.
-They had 2 choices. Either stay and stagger Jean one more time, or take their chances and keep running.
S/O suddenly stopped and turned around, with Jean about to use her vision once again.
S/O had the blunt end of the pole strike her stomach, knocking the air out of her before swinging up and hitting the bottom of her jaw, making her fly upwards.
Before she could fall, S/O kicked Jean's head, making her body go onto the roof, and knocking her out.
S/O took the sword and holstered it and carried Jean in their arms. They were half tempted to say sorry, but didn't know if she could still hear anything.
Not taking the chance, S/O hopped down from the roof with Jean in tow, gently setting her against the side of a wall, with her sword nearby.
S/O sprinted out of sight before they could be tempted to look back and waste precious escape time.
...
Jean was angry at herself as she was returning to her home.
The fact a non-vision user was able to escape her was beyond embarrassing as the Acting Grand Master.
Not only that, it seemed that vigilante knew every move she made and countered perfectly.
…Now that she thought about it, that was a little too perfect.
How would a non-vision user, one she hadn't even seen before, know her moves and react in time to her Anemo abilities?
When she opened the door, she heard a warm voice call out to her.
(S/O) "Jean!"
They ran over to her and hugged her tightly.
(S/O) "I heard you guys were fighting the Vigilantes, is that true?!"
(Jean) "Y-…Yes it was. I was unable to capture them."
Jean wasn't able to look at them in the eye.
(S/O) "You're hurt…!"
(Jean) "It's nothing that can't be heal-"
S/O silenced her by holding her face, she winced in pain by their touch.
(S/O) "Oh, I-I'm so sorry!"
(Jean) "It's…" sigh "It's fine. Thank you for worrying, S/O."
Jean tried to calm them down by wrapping her arms around them, finally feeling them relax.
She kissed them, and when she pulled away, she noticed S/O had a bruise on their arm.
Not just one, but several.
(S/O) "…Jean?"
(Jean) "It's nothing. I'm just tired is all."
(S/O) "Then let's go to bed, alright?"
(Jean) "Of course, I will meet you up there when I finish getting dressed."
S/O nodded and went into the other room.
(Jean) S/O works at the Tavern. Why do they have bruises? …Actually, what are they doing this late up at night?
Jean made a mental note to herself to ask S/O about it.
She had a sinking feeling, but tried to ignore it.
- There's no way…
S/O didn't want to take that gamble to see if they could stop her vision in time, so they kept running.
Jean concentrated her power, knowing what they were trying to do.
They were NOT going to get away.
(Jean) "Barbatos, guide us!"
The wind around them picked up violently, blasting the Dark Knight into the air, flailing helplessly.
Jean leapt forth and struck them down, shattering pieces of their mask as they fell onto the ground, knocking them out.
She landed gently on the ground and sheathed her weapon.
The Knights caught up and surrounded the area, ready to fight again at a moment's notice.
Jean frowned as she saw part of the face from the broken mask.
It looked a lot like…
Jean reached for the helmet and took it off, her blood going cold once she saw who it was.
S/O was battered, bruises everywhere and a bit of blood coming from their mouth.
But the fact S/O was under the mask.
(Jean) "W-…What…?!"
(Knight) "By the Archon…is that?!"
(Knight 1) "Quit gawking, cuff them!"
They locked S/O's hands tight and moved them away, with Jean still staring in complete shock.
(Knight) "Ma'am…your orders?"
Jean had to push that to the side for now. What matters is bringing back order.
(Jean) "Take them to the cell. We will question them once they reawaken."
(Knight) "At once."
Jean was left alone, her body going completely numb.
When was S/O this viglante?
…No, why?
Why did they not tell her this?
Why did they even go against the Knights in the first place? Against her?
She fought back the tears forming in her eyes and had to take a deep breath.
S/O had always said the silent vigilante had Mondstadt's best interest at heart. That was true, judging from their actions.
But…they still kept this a secret from Jean.
They did love her…or was that a lie told to her as well…?
She eventually snapped out of it and went down to the cell.
Kaeya was looking through the cell, his usual smirk gone.
(Kaeya) "S/O as the second vigilante…That's some sick sense of humor fate has."
Jean didn't respond as her hand slowly slid down the bar, staring at S/O's battered body.
(Jean) "S/O…"
Kaeya remained quiet as Jean's tears streamed down her face.
She had no idea what things S/O told her was true and what wasn't anymore.
...
- Jean looked up from her stacks of paper and sighed.
- It's been nearly a month since S/O had left Mondstadt, though it wasn't to evade the law.
- An Abyss Mage had broken into Mondstadt and sent Ruin Guards after the townspeople the night they were arrested.
- Jean and S/O fought alongside each other, saving several Knights and Civilians.
- Some of the people called S/O a hero, even including some knights, but when it was over...
(S/O) "Jean. I'm leaving Mondstadt."
(Jean) "What? But-"
(S/O) "The people and Knights know my identity now...Worst of all, you do now."
(Jean) "..."
(S/O) "If the Dark Knight Hero hasn't gotten a pardon, then neither should I. I'm a criminal, but I won't be imprisoned just yet, not when I have so much to do."
(Jean) "But you could join the Knights, S/O! You could-"
- S/O put a finger on her lips and sighed.
(S/O) "I have to do this. I'm sorry, Jean."
(Jean) "Then...I will not stop you."
- She was about to walk away before she felt her hand wrapped into theirs.
- Jean was slowly turned around as S/O gently put their lips onto hers.
(S/O) "I'll always need you, Jean. But the people of Mondstadt come first. And they need their Grand Master. I promise, this blade will not break before I return to you."
(Jean) "And I will make sure Mondstadt has a home for you when you do return."
- They held each other for the last time before S/O quietly left Mondstadt, putting on their mask and leaving.
...
- Jean returned to an empty home, late at night.
- She went to the kitchen to fix herself something to eat before realizing something was wrong.
- She could smell fresh food on the table, but no one should have been home.
- Jean reached for her rapier before she turned on a light, and saw what it was.
- It was a pizza, with a vase of dandelions sitting next to it.
- Jean teared up as she smiled, knowing where it came from.
- She slowly picked up one of the dandelions and walked over to a window.
- Blowing gently on it, the seeds from the dandelion were floating away on the night's breeze.
(Jean) "I know our paths will cross again one day S/O...But...Hah, perhaps I'm a little selfish for wishing we could be together now..."
- Jean stared at the night sky, not saying another word.
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A/N: Slight error here. From this point on the pronouns became male, but just pretend I meant for it to be gender neutral.
S/O was in self-exile after his identity was discovered.
It had been at least half a year since he left the city, wandering and helping those in need in the outskirts of Mondstadt.
He was certain that none of the Knights, not even Jean, could figure out where they were staying, until he saw a letter at their hideout.
S/O drew his polearm and looked around. After investigating the area, they checked the envelope and opened it.
"I have Jean. Come to these islands to save her, hero."
S/O didn't care if it was a trap, whoever sent this message knew how to get his attention.
They donned their mask and set off immediately for Mondstadt, but how would they even get there?
(S/O) Come to think of it, didn't Jean mention once that bard Venti being able to fly that dragon…?
…
S/O entered Mondstadt undetected and tried to keep that hidden as long as they could.
S/O walked to the tavern and sighed, knowing that Patton would be the first person to see him.
Bracing himself, S/O walked towards the door.
(Patton) "Uh-" !!! "S/O?!"
S/O held up a hand to silence Patton, and immediately showed him the letter.
He did feel a little awkward by the fact he still didn't talk, even though the people know who he was under the mask.
(Patton) "…Jeez, I'm sorry, I didn't know. Though, I don't know if going in there's a good idea-"
S/O slightly bowed to say thanks, and went inside anyway, hearing the familiar tune of a lyre being played.
The tavern went completely quiet, with the exception of Venti's song, when S/O entered.
He patiently waited for Venti to finish, ignoring everyone's stares and whispers.
(Venti) "Thank you for waiting, and you must be…Ah, Jean's lover!"
S/O was glad he had a mask on, he felt his cheeks heating up when Venti just called it out in front of the entirety of Angel's Share.
S/O was about to show Venti the letter before he was interrupted.
(Venti) "No need, I know where she went. Right this way, please!"
S/O was about to move before being interrupted, again.
(Venti) "Ah, but it's not free. Mind if you can get a drink for the road?"
The sound of his mask covered his sigh, S/O awkwardly reaching into his pockets and pulling out the remaining Mora he had.
(S/O) …I guess this is a small price to pay for Jean. Wait a second, why do I even have this on me when I'm fighting?!
S/O handed Venti a bottle, and THEN he followed Venti out of the city.
…
Dropping off Stormterror's back onto one of the many Islands, S/O had their weapon drawn.
He had no idea where Jean was being kept, but the longer he kept her waiting…
Landing on the sand, S/O twirled around and had their cape go against the wind, brushing off the debris on it and looking heroic, though no one was there to see.
(S/O) "Jean…I'll get you out of here."
S/O took their first step on the shore and realized the first of many problems.
He didn't have a vision so he couldn't skim across the water or build any kind of bridge.
And the island he landed on was barren.
He decided to examine the rest of the island and took his next step.
And saw a cute little red sphere hop into the air.
And immediately went flying backwards from the explosion.
S/O landed on his back, sand getting everywhere on his mask and outfit.
(Klee's Voice) "Oooh, I think I got some fish with that!"
(Barbara's Voice) "Huh? But I thought that bomb was a little too close to shore-O-OH MY GOODNESS!"
(Klee's Voice) "Hey, it's mister S/O!"
S/O could hear Klee's heart drop.
(Klee's Voice) "OH NO, DID I HIT HIM?!"
Barbara and Klee ran over to S/O who was still in the sand unmoving.
While there wasn't any serious injury, he just felt extremely stupid not seeing that bomb, and was taking a moment for his pride to recover.
(Barbara) "S/O, are you alright?!"
He slowly got up, nodding his head yes. (Klee) "Um, you aren't saying anything though…"
(Paimon's Voice) "Is everything okay?"
(Aether's Voice) "We heard an explosion and-….Oh."
(Jean's Voice) "S/O?!"
He immediately spun around, seeing Aether, Paimon, and Jean not too far away.
And Jean was completely unharmed.
S/O took off their mask, and his confusion was very apparent.
(S/O) "Jean, you're okay! And…Nice outfit."
(Jean) "O-Oh um…Thank you."
Jean awkwardly rubbed the back of her head before snapping back to it.
(Jean) "What are you doing here?"
(S/O) "Me? I thought you were kidnapped!"
(Paimon) "OOOOOOH! Paimon knows the issue! You probably got a letter right?"
(S/O) "You know something about it?"
(Klee) "Yeah, my mom did that!"
(S/O) "…Alice kidnapped Jean?"
(Jean) "N-No! Allow me to explain!"
ONE LENGTHY EXPLANATION LATER…
(S/O) "So we're all here cause Alice wanted us to have a vacation?"
(Aether) "Pretty much. We actually got done with the whole investigation an hour ago, actually."
(Barbara) "Yes, it was quite an adventure!"
Now he felt a little jealous.
(S/O) "Hmph. Alice couldn't have gotten that letter to me faster? Actually, how did she even know where I was?"
(Klee) "Cause my mom's the coolest and the smartest!"
(S/O) "So it would seem."
Barbara slowly inched her way to Jean and nudged her with her arm.
Realizing why Barbara did that, Jean cleared her throat loudly.
(Jean) "Well, seeing as you're here, would you like to join us on the main island for the festivities? We were here to let Klee fish blast."
(S/O) "S-Sure, seeing as I'm here."
(Klee) "Are you gonna go swimming in that, Mister S/O?"
S/O looked down awkwardly at his outfit.
(S/O) "…Do we have a change of clothes there? I was under the impression I'd be going into battle."
Jean couldn't help but chuckle, seeing how flustered S/O was, and in turn finally making him lighten up. …
When they got to the island, Jean and S/O spent time catching up, calmly watching Klee send a congregation of fish to meet god with her explosives.
After a little while longer, everyone left Jean and S/O alone on the far side of the island.
They both sat down next to each other on the sand, feeling the ocean's breeze on them and the moon rise.
(S/O) "-…And that's how I got here, after getting Venti that bottle of wine."
(Jean) "If I may ask, why did you have Mora on you? Would anyone even let you buy supplies?"
(S/O) "Yeah, I was wondering that myself…"
Jean laughed again, S/O turning to face her.
Jean's smile was something he had missed dearly these past months.
Being able to see it again was all he could ask for.
(S/O) "By the way, who got you that outfit? It looks great on you."
Jean began blushing as she shyly looked away.
(Jean) "Oh, you think so? Hah, well Barbara and Lisa helped me pick it. In all honesty, I was wondering how you'd think of it when I put it on the first time."
Jean leaned onto his shoulder and spoke softly.
(Jean) "I'm glad you like it…"
S/O's hands wrapped around Jean's, both of them quietly enjoying each other's warmth.
(Jean) "…I've missed you, S/O."
(S/O) "…I've missed you too, Jean."
Jean raised her head and gently put her hand on his face, slowly turning it to face her.
Their lips connected as they closed their eyes. There was no telling when they could be able to do this again.
(Klee's Voice) "Yuck!"
(Barbara's Voice) "Aw!"
(Paimon's Voice) "HEY, YOU'RE BLOWING OUR COVER!"
(Aether's Voice) "No, I think you just did…"
(Jean) "HUH?!"
Both Jean and S/O quickly stood up, seeing the four of them on the hill watching.
(Klee) "T-THEY MADE ME WATCH!"
(Paimon) "D-DON'T YOU BLAME PAIMON!"
(Jean) "Barbara!"
Jean began pouting as she marched straight for them, S/O just stood and smiled.
(Aether) "RUN FOR IT!"
(Barbara) "GO, BARBARA, GO!"
The four of them sprinted away with Jean hot on their trail.
S/O smiled as he took a deep breath.
(S/O) "This as entertaining for you as it is for me?"
(Diluc's Voice) "Apologies, I did not mean to eavesdrop."
Diluc stepped out into sight and stood next to S/O.
(S/O) "Kinda hard not to with a small island like this."
(Diluc) "Indeed. It's good to see you well, S/O."
(S/O) "Likewise. Thanks for looking out for her while I've been gone."
(Diluc) "She's been worried sick for you, you know. Plan on coming back anytime soon?"
(S/O) "I'm not sure, I've been hesitant to…I guess I can't believe she still loves me after what I put her through."
(Diluc) "If you can't believe it, then go see for yourself. Sounds like she needs you, anyway."
S/O began to walk after Jean, still being able to hear her chase the four of them.
At the very least, S/O would get to enjoy a few days with Jean again.
Though what Diluc said stuck with him for the rest of the time.
S/O smiled.
Maybe, he'd be able to come back, and enjoy days like these with her again.
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(Jean) "S/O and I are in a relationship. Hah, I think all of Mondstadt knows with how much they talk about me. They're the sweetest person I've met, and I'm truly blessed to be with him."
-
(Kaeya) "Ah, the only other person besides Barbara that can talk some sense into the Acting Grand Master. He seems to be…hiding something."
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(Diluc) "S/O works for me at Angel's Share as a server. They're a little clumsy, but their drive to work is second to none. I know that for a fact. Well, the only thing that tops that is their worrying for Jean."
-
(Amber) "Yeah, I've met S/O. He seems like a pretty cool guy. I can see why Jean fell for him!"
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(Barbara) "Jean seems so happy with them! And S/O is truly a kind person as well!"
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(Rosaria) "S/O? I've seen them a few times here and there. Don't let that ditzy look of his fool you. He leads an…interesting life."
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(Lisa) "Jean's sweetheart? What a kind young man. However, he seems to be on edge talking to the other Knights, from what I've noticed. Maybe its because he feels intimidated, since he's just a civilian dating the Acting Grand Master?"
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(Klee) "Mister S/O is the best! He helps me get out of trouble by talking to Master Jean. He helps me make bombs all the time!"
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(Venti) "The plucky young man in Angel's Share? He helps me out whenever I perform there! I'm also aware of his budding romance with the Acting Grand Master, it's quite adorable isn't it?"
(Jean) "Ah…S/O…We do not speak much anymore but, I know he still loves me. Although he's acting as a vigilante, I know he has the best interests for Mondstadt at heart. So I'll make sure this city is still standing by the time he returns. I…still miss him terribly. And he must feel the same…"
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(Kaeya) "To think he was the second vigilante helping the Dark Knight hero. Personally, I think he should've worked for us to begin with so he could stay in Mondstadt."
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(Diluc) "So you heard about that? He only got discovered so I couldn't. I owe him a debt. If anything, I think his conviction has become stronger than ever. Though, his love for Jean remains thankfully unchanged."
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(Amber) "I totally didn't see that coming, S/O being a vigilante! I think I sometimes see him when I'm out scouting. I try to talk to him, but he always disappears when I try to approach."
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(Barbara) "Jean has been worried for him ever since he left Mondstadt. To be honest, I am too. I get letters from him, asking if me and Jean are alright…It's sweet, but he needs to come back so we can be reassured, you know?"
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(Rosaria) "Figured there was more to him than meets the eye. It's always the ones you don't expect that can fight well. Honestly, its pretty impressive how well he can fight without a vision."
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(Lisa) "Poor Jean was heartbroken to find out S/O was a vigilante. But, it looks like we don't hsve to worry about them hurting us, he seems to fight to protect the city. Especially Jean."
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(Klee) "People say that Mister S/O is a bad guy, but thats not true at all! He may dress a little funny, but he beats up the bad guys! How can he be one of those jerks?"
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(Venti) "Ah, love has no bounds. The law nor evil can separate S/O from his dear Jean! I should write a song in his honor, and I will be certain to play it for him upon his return."
"Jean…I can only imagine how much I hurt her when she saw me under the mask. But even so, I put it on so I can protect her, and the city she loves.
And I'll be damned if my identity being revealed is gonna stop me from doing that. Anything for the one you love, right?"
-
"Kaeya honestly scares the hell outta me. Feel like he knew who I was the moment we spoke. He's got that…I don't know, feeling to him?"
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"Diluc is a good boss. Pretty nice guy too, except when he speaks about the Knights and especially Kaeya. Oh, he gets pretty pouty around Venti too, heh.
Still, sometimes he should stop being so…approachable? Mostly cause every girl he speaks to immediately goes weak in the knees upon sight."
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"Amber's pretty damn fast. I'm always sure when I try to escape her she's just going to perfectly land in front of me. Nice enough from what I heard from Jean about her."
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"Barbara is a sweetheart. Me and her always made sure Jean wasn't overworking herself. Though she's a bit of a hypocrite, working herself to the bone in the church. Honestly, sometimes it's a handful making sure they're both okay.
…What? She'd be my sister-in-law once I marry Jean? L-Let's not get THAT far just yet."
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"Rosaria…I've seen what she does at night, and I'm damn sure she's seen me. Good fighter, and seems to have the same idea as Diluc and I, she's a lot better at hiding it though.
But whatever the case, she's earned my trust, despite the fact we've never really spoken directly."
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"Lisa, man oh man. She used to tease the hell out of Jean and I. Real nice lady, though I wouldn't piss her off. Especially if you touch her books.
I've seen it only once, and I swore to NEVER rent a book in Mondstadt ever. I'm pretty sure not even my armor would save me from her wrath."
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"Klee was a sweet kid with a love for explosions. Normally that'd be pretty bad, but its thanks to her that I know how to make my utility bombs. I helped her and she helped me.
Hah, Jean and I are practically second parents for Klee considering how much trouble she gets herself into, and how we've had to step in."
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"Oh yeah, Venti's that bard who drops by the bar all the time. I don't see him drink often but damn, I ended up serving at least 10 drinks to him!
As for his musical skills, not my preference. I don't tell him that, considering the tips he gives me."
Could I put in a request for some spicy Cal Kestis headcanons?? 👀
omg yes!! haven't written anything for Cal yet :o
500 words. gender-neutral reader<3
Cal isn't big on PDA. He's quite timid when it comes to flirting, let alone relationships. You'll have to be the person to get things going, but once it's clear that you're into him, the ball will start rolling.
His crush on you is obvious. So. Damn. Obvious.
Yes, the Mantis crew like to bully Cal for it all the time, and because of that, he resorts to flirting when you two are alone.
Cal is a switch, but more leans more on his submissive side. He prefers sex to be two-way - nobody leading - but he's also happy to dip into sub/dom, and its kinks.
On paper, Cal seems somewhat vanilla. His favourite kinks are cockwarming, edging, and going down on you until you're in tears from over-stimulation. He doesn't need anything 'rough' and 'out there,' he's just happy being with you.
When it comes to cockwarming, Cal likes to do it before bed. Sometimes you've had sex, other times you haven't, but the night almost always ends with Cal slipping his cock into you as he spoons you.
He'll place tender kisses along your shoulder and neck before snuggling down, and finally drifting off to sleep.
This almost always leads to morning sex. Yeah, he goes soft during the night, but you'll wake up to Cal slowly rolling his hips against yours, followed by a groggy, "morning, did you sleep well?" Acting as if he's not slowly fucking you awake.
Edging is always fun, especially when you're in charge. He's more than happy to be tied to the bed to prevent the urge to touch himself, but Cal can't promise that he won't buck his hips up into your hand as you jerk him off.
Surprisingly, he can be edged for hours. Cal has mastered the art of patience, and he's always happy to put that knowledge into play.
And if things become too much, he knows his safe word, and his 'admitting defeat' word.
If he needs to, he'll beg for release. He's not ashamed to ask for his reward for being such a good boy, mostly because he knows you're a total sap for him, and you'll let him cum eventually. You just need an ego-boost, and a gentle nudge!
No kidding, Cal will go down on you for hours. He's a giver, and his favourite ways of showing affection is: tender kisses, holding hands, and giving oral until you're a whimpering mess.
Cal always gets his revenge - you edge him for hours, so rather than make you wait, he's going to over-do it.
"How many times did you orgasm the other night? Three? Let's try and make it four!"
And if you're into choking, then Cal will put his force abilities to good use, whilst he uses his hands to keep your hips pinned down to the bed.