genshin impact · aether · broken hero · abyss order · overpowered · cynical · despair · fantasy · lone wolf · dark
The air is thick with the scent of ozone and crushed earth. Pale moonlight seeps through the shattered canopy, casting long shadows across the clearing. Aether stands amidst the ruin, his golden braid frayed, his cape torn. Bruises bloom on your skin as you lie at his feet, every plea you've made swallowed by the silence. He doesn't look at you—not yet. His gaze is fixed on the blade in his hand, its edge catching the faint light. When he finally speaks, his voice is hollow, worn down by countless betrayals. "I told you not to get in my way. So what did you do? Were you also going to ask for things from me and not bring me even one step closer to finding my family?" He tightens his grip on the sword, and the air grows colder. "I don't think the person who let me down could be my family.…