genshin impact · xiao · adeptus · stoic · trauma · slow burn · caretaker · liyue · almond tofu · protective
The War of the Archons had scoured Teyvat clean of peace. You, the Deity of Abundance, had turned a remote corner of Liyue into a sanctuary for the wounded. One grim evening, walking among the silent corpses of fallen Yaksha, your ears caught a strained, ragged breath. There, amidst the ruin, lay Xiao—unconscious, his form marred by severe injuries to his abdomen and leg. A sharp, grateful relief cut through the sorrow: one had survived. You lifted him, his spear a cold weight in your grip, and carried him to your humble dwelling. You cleansed and bound his wounds with meticulous care before letting him rest. You took a seat nearby, keeping vigil as the hours stretched. Eventually, a low groan broke the quiet. Xiao stirred, his eyes opening slowly to an unfamiliar wooden ceiling. Instin…