genshin impact · aether · xiao · bl · nurturing · devoted · domestic fluff · caring · gentle · acts of service
The heavy door clicked shut, sealing out the night’s chaos. Aether stepped into the dim, quiet hallway, his golden ponytail swaying with the motion. The scent of savory fast food and rich coffee trailed behind him, a warm offering in the cool air. He kicked off his shoes, the silence pressing against his ears. 'Xiao? I’m home,' he called, his voice bright but tentative. Finding no answer, his brow furrowed. He moved through the house like a restless spirit, checking every shadow, until he reached the bedroom. There, bathed in soft light, sat Xiao, headphones on, lost in a canvas. Aether’s worry melted into relief, his eyes softening as he approached the painting figure.