Xiao: *sitting on top of a building in liyue*
Ganyu: there you are. I was hoping I could find you around the city today.
Xiao: there weren't many demonic presences around to take my time, so i wanted to use my free time to watch the lanterns. It's not like I get many opportunities like this.
Ganyu: i see.
Xiao: do you need something?
Ganyu: Well, I just came to thank you for the qixing flowers.
Xiao: i don't know what-
Ganyu: one of my work partners told me you came through the window just to place a bouquet of them on my table, it was very nice of you.
Xiao: hmph. . .stupid humans with their large mouths
Ganyu: they were quite delicious.
Xiao: *looks back to her* you ate them?
Ganyu: yes! Was I not supposed to?
Xiao: i. . .
Ganyu: *tilts head to the side*
Xiao: *sighs* forget it. Is that why you came here? You didn't have to come all the way here just to thank me.
Ganyu: Well yes, I did want to thank you, but there's something else as well. *quickly goes back inside*
Xiao: ?
Ganyu: I know I'm a day late, I wanted to give you this earlier but I was extremely busy.
Xiao: *mumbles* as always.
Ganyu: *walks out with a jade spear on hand* happy valentines day.
Xiao: *eyes wide* is this my. . .
Ganyu: They found it a while back during an archaeological research. I heard you talking about being difficult to share a weapon with mister zhongli, so i thought you would appreciate it more than the flowers i had in mind originally.
Xiao: i. . .i don't know what to say.
Ganyu: Then don't say anything, instead you could just. . .*pink* share a nice plate of almond tofu with me? I heard you really like those.
Xiao: I. . .wouldn't be opposed to the idea.
Ganyu: *sparkling eyes* Really? I'll go in and ask some for us then. *walks in excited*
Xiao: *red* This woman is going to be my demise, I'm sure of it.
*bônus*
Xiao: DISAPPEAR!!! *summons his mask, delivering several plunge attacks mixed with dashes, killing an horde of hilichurls with ease*
Aether: *eyes wide* wow, he's even stronger than before! How's that possible!?
Zhongli: indeed, not to mention his mood seems to be in a better state as well.
Xiao: That seems to be it.
Aether: It is, thanks xiao.
Xiao: That is my duty, there's no need for gratitude. Hmm? *notices a few blood stains on the spear and sighs, pulling out a piece of cloth and cleaning it*
Aether: since when does xiao cleans his spear? Also, what is this spear?
Xiangling: it looks so cool! where did you get it?
Xiao: it was a present from ganyu. A group of archeologists found it a few weeks ago and she managed to retrieve it for me.
Zhongli: I see. . .never thought I would see you using this spear again.
Xiao: me neither.
Aether: oh, now it makes sense.
Xiao: what does?
Aether: *with a small grin* Well, it's not only your old spear, but it's also a spear that Ganyu surely had a lot of work to retrieve, even with her influence. So it makes sense you would treat it so kindly.
Xiao: *looks away* This spear is nothing but a tool used for killing. nothing more, nothing less. If you think I treat this spear any differently just because it was a gift from her, you're delusional.
Xiangling: *drooling and creeping closer* Then. . .can I borrow it to hunt some strong ingredients?
Xiao: *mask on* TOUCH IT AND I SWEAR YOU WILL NEVER COOK AGAIN FOOLISH MORTAL!!!
Xiangling: KYAAAA!!!! *hides behind zhongli, terrified*
Xiao: *mask fades*
Aether: *Grinning* . . .
Xiao: *looks away, cheeks pink* that does not prove anything.
Aether: Yes it does. I rest my case.
Xiangling: *still shaking and terrified*
Zhongli: *patting her head* there, there.
Hey everyone! You may have noticed I’ve been a lil quiet for the past month, and that’s because I’ve been working on a google slides dating sim/visual novel for Childe’s birthday! I put in a lot of work into this dating sim and I’m so excited to have you all finally play it!
It’s a choose-your-own-adventure dating sim, where you play as a high school student at Genshin High School as you try to woe the infamous third-year Childe! There are 3 endings - 2 romantic, 1 platonic - so you can play how you want!
Can’t wait to hear what you all think! <3
(reblogs appreciated!)
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Hi there! I live for your SoC fics. You’re such a talented author and I love all of your work. Thanks for everything you do for the fandom! Could you please write something of Kaz playing with Inej’s hair? Thanks so so much 💕💕💕
Hey, lovely! Thank you so much! I hope you don’t mind that I mixed your idea with some others, I think they fit quite well.
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he’s tired, she can tell
Kaz has the stamina of a hero in a story
but Inej knows that he’s far from invincible
Kaz is human - too human, at times
and she now sees the strain of his shoulders, the tension in his jaw, the dark rings under his eyes
he should be triumphant now, celebrating a job well done
a job they both won
but as he walks beside her along the canals, Inej knows he has not slept for days
he’s limping more
he sees her watching his leg and turns his cane to his other hand
with his other one, he holds hers
gloves on gloves
but still
they’d gone through so many layers already
Inej looks up at him as they move through the shadows and dark alleys
though they have on ear on the streets, listening for any trouble that might come their way, they allow themselves to pay attention to each other, for just a little while
Inej smiles softly as his fingers slip through hers
a silent reassurance - I’m fine
she says to him, “I miss home.”
and it’s like someone struck him across the face
Inej raises her brows at the surprise flashing in his eyes
she understands why
Inej believes that Kaz, try as he might, will always have a difficult time trusting when she says that she found home with him - on his father’s farm, that they rebuilt together
it stuns him everyday - that that’s their permanent home now
and that Ketterdam is now just a place they go to not as often
to do their job - what they promised each other they would do
after a moment, Kaz says, “We can go back tomorrow, if you wish.”
Inej had bought herself a nice little apartment in one of the nice buildings of East Stave
of course, when all her neighbours were concerned, nobody moved there
not that Inej was intent on hiding anymore
she had a reputation
but still - it was nice to be anonymous
it is to that nice little apartment that they walk to now
Kaz stayed every so often
most days, actually
well, most nights
days were busy for the Wraith
but the nights were for both of them
when they get there soon enough, she makes tea, and Kaz stares off into space, leaning against her kitchen counter
Inej pauses what she’s doing, a spoon of sugar hovering in the air
she tells him, “Go take a bath, Kaz.” she puts the spoon in her mouth. “You need to relax, and rest.”
he’s silent, his eyes focusing
he doesn’t look at her when he says, “Take one with me.”
Inej almost drops her spoon
he looks at her then. “You asked me back home - if I would ever... if we would ever be capable of it.” He runs his fingers through his hair, looking away as if he’s shy. “We could try, if you’re alright with it.”
Inej pauses
would she?
Kaz had seen her bare more times that she could count
he’d pushed down her barriers, one by one
not like punching bricks, hoping they’d come apart eventually
but more like removing satin curtains, pushing them gently out of the way
she did the same for him
but this - this was something that maybe he wouldn’t be able to go through
still, Inej nods, and says, “Get the water running. I’ll be right there.”
without another word, he grabs his cane and makes his way to the bathroom
Inej knows that it took Kaz years to be able to bathe in a bathtub
even that was difficult
step by step, brick by brick, he got there
back home, Inej sometimes sat by him in the bath, tea in her hand, chatting with him as he laid there, bubbles on his chin
Inej waited a minute, finishing her tea, and then she trudged to the bathroom, to see him undressing from the doorway
she smiled at the contours of his back, the muscles of his shoulders
“Oggling much?” He says over a shoulder
Inej shrugs, turning her eyes to the water filling the bathtub
steam already clung to her brow, to the mirror atop the basin
the last piece he removes before getting in the tub is his gloves
Inej says, “You have not complained about my oggling since we have been married.” She crosses her arms, leaning against the doorway. “Nor before.”
Kaz sinks into the water, watching her with dark eyes. “Who says I’m complaining?”
“Exhaustion makes you cheeky,” Inej points out
Kaz leans back. “You have not complained about my said cheekiness since we have been married,” he throws back. “Nor before.”
“Clever,” she taunts
he gives her a too-modest shrug
Inej closes the door to keep the warmth in
she undresses fast, methodically
Kaz is very still
“We can do this some other time,” she says to him
“It’s fine.”
but she can see the tension in his jawline
Kaz puts his elbows on the edge of the tub, swallowing down, as if bracing himself
he looks conflicted, but-
not afraid
“Let me,” he requests
Inej steps in, and allows him to undo the laces of her pants. “You know,” Inej begins to say. “I meant what I said back there.”
“You say a lot of things, treasure, I need you to be clear.”
Inej pulls down her pants, the rest of her clothes
she is bare in front of him without a hint of worry
how long did it take her to get here? so long
how many times would she still succumb to the fear? too many
but it was progress
and she took it gratefully
“When I told you I missed home,” Inej says. “I miss the farm.”
she loved the feeling of freedom - the journeys she took through the seas
but she loved to come back home - to him, as well
Kaz’s dark eyes flash with emotion, but he says nothing
she can see it though - joy in his eyes
hesitating, Inej steps in
the tub is not huge
she begins by sinking down opposite to him
her legs to her knees
Kaz watches her like he’s trying to think of nothing else but her
“Do you want to try to touch me?” she says
“Not yet.”
“Okay.”
steam curls his hair
Inej leans back, no part of her touching him
she knows that talking is good
for both of them
so she says, “I was thinking...”
“Do tell.”
Inej distracts herself from her aching heart by pulling down on her braid, gently taking it apart
“We could have the others over one day, if you’d like,” Inej says, trying to weave her fingers through her knots, noticing Kaz watching every move. “They have yet to see the house.”
Kaz says, “Helvar will be immensily proud of his terrible painting skills.”
“Don’t be mean. He was very kind to offer to help us with the fence.”
“I’ve never seen so many different shades of white, that’s what I’m saying.”
Inej grins, and then laughs at him
the water shakes with her
Kaz finds himself smiling, too
“I guess I can bear their presence,” he says, shrugging
Inej smiles. “You miss them.”
“I miss you, and I’m next to you. I don’t have energy to miss any of them.”
“Hum,” Inej smiles, but she knows better
Kaz goes silent, wary
he says, “I can wash your hair.”
“Really?”
“Does it bother you?” Kaz murmurs
“I’m not sure, I’ve never had anyone wash my hair besides my mother, and that was a long time ago.” Inej pauses. “I’ll turn.”
Kaz nods, and he watches as Inej turns on the tub, still not touching him
though his legs are on either side of her
his knees so pale in comparison to her body
Kaz thinks of warmth
the warmth of her body sleeping next to him on their bed
the sun shining as she smiles when he brings her too-sweet tea in the morning
the gentle way she pushes back his hair from his face as he lies there on the pillow, her legs entwined with his
how different is that from this?
he grabs a bottle of her scented soap
places a small amount on his hands
he says, to take his mind off it, “I might have... something of a surprise when we go back.”
Inej goes very still. “What?”
“It’s a surprise, Wraith, that’s the point.”
“I don’t like surprises.”
“You’ll like this one.”
she looks at him over her shoulder, eyes wide. “Will I?”
“Why are you so suspicious?”
she raises her brows at him
and Kaz lets out a snort
Inej turns back around, but doesn’t tell him to get it over with
she waits, patiently, conversing with him like what they’re doing isn’t new. “Tell me.”
“I want you expectant,” Kaz tells her, “so no.”
He watches the waves of her long hair
it disappears in the water
Kaz takes in a breath, and gently places his hands at the back of her head, spreading the soap there before massaging her head
Inej doesn’t move, but he asks, “Inej?”
“I’m enjoying it,” she says, “perhaps a little too much.”
indeed - Inej shows him her arm, and the hair standing up there
“So you like me running my fingers through your hair,” he says thoughtfully, keeping himself focused on what he’s doing. “Noted.”
“I’d forgotten about it,” Inej says with a hint of sadness
Kaz swallows down, and says, “I like it when you do it to me.”
“I noticed that too.” He can feel her smiling
he grabs a bath cup and says, “Tilt your head back.”
she does
Kaz washes her hair slowly, running his fingers through her soft strands, and something like joy makes his heart jump when Inej gives a happy little sigh
“How is this, Kaz?” She asks seriously
“It’s fine,” he says, surprised at himself. “It’s actually fine.”
she looks over her shoulder. “I’m glad.”
not wishing to push himself or her, Kaz slowly leans in
Inej watches him
and knowing what he intends to do, she tilts her head to the side just slightly, explosing the side of her neck, her shoulder
Kaz takes a breath
how different is it, really?
than kissing the rest of her body?
than slipping his hands underneath her shirt to touch her back?
Kaz leans in, touching his lips to her shoulder
so softly
barely a brush of his lips
soap flurries around her, bubbles popping on her legs
as kaz removes his lips, but keeps himself close, Inej admits, because she know he’ll ask, “I like this with you.”
Kaz is silent for a moment watching her
then he softly says, so close she can feel his breath on her ear. “I like you.”
“Do you, now?”
“I’ll prove it to you, when we get back home.”
Inej sighs, “And I see my surprise?”
“You’ll like it,” he reassures her
Inej couldn’t possibly imagine what that was
but still
she touches his chin once, flicks his nose, and moves out of the bath
Kaz watches her as she places a towel around her and begins drying her hair with another. “Is it going to frighten me?”
“What could I possibly take out of my pocket that could frighten you, Inej?”
she laughs. “Nina dressed as a clown.”
“Fuck’s sake.”
she sits on the edge of the tub and flicks his nose again. “Tell me.”
Kaz leans back, silent
“You’re going to make me wait a whole day?” Inej frowns. “Why did you have to tell me in the first place then? You could’ve just surprised me.”
“Maybe I like ruffling your feathers.”
Inej raises a brow at him. “You definitely need sleep.”
as Inej goes to her bedroom, laughter follows her - her own, and his
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PART TWO HERE.
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Anyways. This short fic was inspired by this little bit from the anime because they’re totally a family. *sob*
Nightmares
“Are you awake?” Erza whispered, twirling her fingers through Jellal’s hair. It was a hot, muggy night. Jellal had passed out hours ago, arms wrapped around her hips, head resting against her belly. She traced her finger down the scars across his bare back. “How are you even asleep?” She smiled as her husband’s grip around her tightened.
“’m not,” he mumbled, his lips moving against the fabric of her shirt. “Too hot.”
“It might be cooler if you let go,” Erza said, running her fingers through his hair again. He groaned.
“Never.”
“At least come closer,” she whispered. Jellal sat up, his hair a mess, his eyes shimmering in the pale moonlight streaming in from the window. He smiled. Erza shook her head and grabbed his arm, pulling him down to kiss him. He sighed against her lips, brushing her red hair away from her eyes, and then kissed her again.
Then he groaned. “It’s too hot,” and flopped back over onto his side of the bed. Erza turned to tease him, but the moment she did there was a scream from across the hall.
“Wendy,” Jellal whispered, his eyes wide. He was out of bed before Erza could even respond. It had been a while since she had had a nightmare. Jellal yanked on his t-shirt and was striding across the hall before Erza even had time to react.
Since Erza and Jellal’s wedding, Erza had noticed Jellal was closer than ever to Wendy. She had, for some time now, thought of Wendy as her daughter. And Jellal, when Jellal and Erza had finally started dating, she knew he felt the same way. She almost smiled about it as she threw her blankets aside and pulled herself out of bed. Wendy could ask Jellal for anything and he’d give it to her. Such a pushover.
On the other side of the hall Wendy was still screaming: “He’s coming! He’s coming!” They were familiar words. Erza had heard her scream the same ones every night for weeks after Acnologia. Now… every so often the same nightmare came back. Erza’s heart hurt everytime she heard Wendy scream in her sleep. She saw some things… some things that no little girl should ever have to see. And then she paused in her doorway, clutching the doorframe till her knuckles turned white. No. She saw some things that no one should ever have to see.
Erza sighed, padding barefoot out into the hallway. Light streamed out from Wendy’s room, and she could hear soft murmuring. Jellal whispering over and over, “It’s okay. It’s okay. It was just a dream.” Erza could hear Wendy sobbing. She gently pushed the door open to see Jellal kneeling by Wendy’s bed. Wendy was still sitting on her mattress but was practically buried in Jellal’s arms—sobbing into his shirt—clutching at him like she still couldn’t quite believe that she was safe. Jellal glanced up at Erza, offering her a worried smile. It’s okay. She’s okay.
She was calming down, her trembling slowly dying away, her breath coming in gasps. “I’m… I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.” She breathed. Jellal looked bewildered.
“What…?”
“I wake you so much…” she whispered, pulling away from his embrace, rubbing away her tears with her hands. “And they’re just dreams.”
“Wendy.” Erza said, sitting down next to her on her bed. “You’re right. They’re just dreams. But you should never apologize. Jellal and I, we have nightmares too. And we wake each other up. We’re there for each other. And we want to always be there for you—when you need us.”
Wendy stared up at Erza for a long moment, and then tears welled up in her eyes. “Promise?”
“Of course,” Jellal frowned, “Always.” Wendy pulled them both into a hug.
“Thank you.”
“I have an idea,” Erza declared. “I’m going to make some hot chocolate. We’ll all have some together, and then lets try and get some sleep. This time we’ll have good dreams.”
Wendy laughed a little, wiping the last evidence of tears away from her eyelashes. She beamed up at both of them as they stood. “Alright, can I help?”
“Sure,” Erza smiled, pulling her up to her feet. “You find the hot chocolate mix. I’ll heat up the water. Deal?”
“Deal.”
Knights of Favonius: Are you lying?
Venti: That depends on how you define lying.
Knights of Favonius: Well I define it as not telling the truth, how do you define it?
Venti:
Venti: ... reclining your body in a horizontal position.
Knights of Favonius: Get out of here.
Venti: That’s fair.
Albedo and klee story pary 2
Original comic credits: https://mobile.twitter.com/ecxiya/status/1346405415706267650
Klee greets jeans birthday
Xiao: *grunts, holding his head*
Aether: xiao? Are you okay?
Xiao: yes, i'm fine. Leave me be.
Aether: what's wrong?
Xiao: it's nothing! I just. . .hear voices from my fallen comrades from time to time, don't waste your time thinking about it. *keeps walking*
Aether: oh. . .
Paimon: poor xiao, paimon can't imagine how hard it must be for him to listen to the voices of his lost friends like that.
Aether: it must be really painful.
*with xiao*
Xiao: ugh. . .
Hydro yaksha: you ate tiger fish for that adepti and honor his death but you don't want to eat squid to honor mine!? What kind of friend are you!?!?
Electro yaksha: tiger fish comes with way too much fat! *flexing his four arms* you need to exercise if you wanna burn all that!
Geo yaksha: he doesn't care about us anymore.
Pyro yaksha: aww! Come back! I wanna see that fairy again! She's so cuuute!
Xiao: *groaning* shut up.
*later*
Xiao: *killing possessed hilichurls*
EY: come on! Put more strength into these swings!
PY: Let him work.
GY: His form is getting sloppy though, he needs more practice.
Xiao: I don't wanna hear criticism from two guys who died in battle before me.
HY: OOOHHHHH DAYUMMM!!!!!
PY: That's a Critical hit if i've ever seen one.
EY/GY: *crying* shut up! We did our best okay!?
Xiao: *stabs a mitachurl* then do your best again, but this time do it to stay quiet!
EY/GY: i hate you xiao.
Xiao: shut up already!
*the next day*
Xiao: *walking around liyue* the preparations seem to be going well.
Ganyu: you think? I'm glad you like it, we've been working really hard to make everything perfect during the festival.
Xiao: i see. . . *looks away for a bit*
PY: come on, invite her already!
EY: man up dude!
HY: you already got the lanterns for you two ready! Just invite the girl!
GY: watch him chicken out yet again.
Xiao: shut up.
Ganyu: ah. . .i-i'm sorry, *looks away* I didn't realize my voice was bothering you.
Xiao: what? N-no, it's not, your voice isn't the one bothering me.
Ganyu: oh, so it's the voices in your head again?
Xiao: *nods*
Ganyu: I'm sorry, I can't imagine how painful it must be.
Xiao: *deadpans* you have no idea.
Ganyu: i wished i could help you somehow.
PY: Wait! Wait! Tell her "you're already helping by being here"
Xiao: *red*
GY: that's the cheesiest thing he could say.
EY: If he says that, I'm gonna barf.
Xiao: well. . .you're already helping, just by being here. . .with me.
Ganyu: *blushes with a small smile*
PY: SCOOORE!!!
HY: smooth.
EY: *puking sounds*
Ganyu: i-i'm glad to hear that. . .
GY: I don't, somebody please kill me again.
Ganyu: and. . .i've been thinking. I know you work a lot at night but. . . *fidgeting* would it be possible for us to release our lanterns together? Maybe?
HY: And it pays off!
Xiao: i. . .would like that.
Ganyu: really? I'm so glad. I was sure you would flat out refuse.
Xiao: i don't think i would refuse an invitation from you like that.
Ganyu: why?
Xiao: because I like yo. . . .
Ganyu: *staring at him*
Xiao: *red* . . .your horns! I really like your horns.
Ganyu: *with a massive blush* o-oh, ehm, t-thank you, i. . . .i-i just remembered something ningguang asked me to do, i'll see you later xiao. *leaves hurried*
Xiao: i. . . *groans*
HY: PFFF!!! GHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! OH MY REX LAPIS!!! I CAN'T!!! I JUST CAN'T!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!! MY BELLY HURTS!!! AND I DON'T EVEN HAVE ONE!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!
GY: "i like your horns"? Hehehe, smoothest line on the book.
PY: *chuckling* i-i'm sorry xiao, but I can't hold it back, i'm really sorry. *chuckles more*
EY: I'm sorry man, I would pat you in the back if I could, but I'm. . .you know, dead?
HY: I'M PRETTY SURE HE WISHED HE WAS TOO!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Xiao: *red* YOU GUYS ARE THE WORST!!!
Happy Birthday TarTar Sauce Tartaglia!💦
his exhaustion dissipates at the thought of Lumine btw-
Not sure how many of you guys bothered to talk to this girl... but I accidentally clicked on her dialogue bubble today and oh my 😂 Now I want to see Diluc sharing a meal with Childe HAAH
Bonus:
I’m Luciana (she/her) I like creating. Taking requests :)
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