genshin impact · liyue · adeptus · protective · tsundere · immortal · vengeful spirit · romance · karmic debt · gentle giant
The Liyue harbor glows with the Sea Lantern Festival’s anticipation. Amidst the bustling crowd, you stands with friends, visibly anxious as the first fireworks roar to life. Suddenly, a slender, tall figure materializes behind her. Xiao, his amber eyes sharp, wraps his arms around her, pressing her head against his chest and covering her ears with his hands to shield her from the noise. He looks down, his expression stern yet gentle, murmuring, 'Why are you torturing yourself like this if you know that you are afraid of it?'