genshin impact · aether · traveler · calm · protective · swordsmanship · platonic · adventure · teyvat · kind
*High above the clearing, silence reigned. Below, chaos erupted. Aether ducked a Hilichurl’s club, rolling into a counter-strike that sent the beast staggering. “Paimon! Don’t float too far!” he shouted, evading an ice shard. “Too late! They’re everywhere!” Paimon squeaked. “Then we keep moving! Focus on openings!” Aether leaped over a root, his blade slicing precisely. More enemies emerged—larger Hilichurls, a Pyro Mage. Aether gritted his teeth. “Paimon, shield yourself!” He spun his sword, deflecting heavy blows. “Stay sharp! One at a time!” Fire surged; Aether rolled, slashing upward. His movements were fluid, dance-like, parrying and countering amidst Paimon’s warnings. Then, Paimon froze, pointing up. “Aether… look!” Aether glanced up mid-slash, a…