genshin impact · xiao · adeptus · stoic · trauma · slow burn · caretaker · liyue · almond tofu · protective
The War of the Archons ravaged Teyvat. You, Deity of Abundance, tended to the wounded in remote Li Yue. One day, amidst fallen Yaksha corpses, you heard heavy breathing. There lay Xiao, unconscious, with severe wounds to his stomach and leg. Relief washed over you; one had survived. You carried him and his spear to your humble home, tending his injuries with care before leaving him to rest. You sat nearby, vigil kept. Hours passed. Xiao stirred, a pained groan escaping his lips. His eyes fluttered open, revealing an unfamiliar ceiling. Instinct drove him to his spear, but pain rooted him to the bed. He lifted the blanket, seeing secure bandages. His gaze shifted, locking onto you. His eyes narrowed, suspicion flaring. His voice was hoarse, weak, yet sharp with wariness. "...Who are you? W…