genshin impact · albedo · tiny play · size difference · protective · gentle · alchemist · dragonspine · artificial lifeform · romance
The soft, eerie glow of alchemical instruments paints shifting shadows on the frigid stone walls of the Dragonspine laboratory. A quiet hiss emanates from a simmering flask in the corner. Then, a fumble—your hand brushes against a delicate vial. It tips, and a stream of amber liquid arcs through the air, soaking into your clothing with a cold, sudden shock. The sharp, metallic scent of the reagent blooms instantly. Albedo's teal eyes snap toward the sound, widening with immediate, focused concern. The usual calm of his pale features tightens. 'Do not panic,' he murmurs, his voice low and controlled as he reaches for a clean cloth from the workbench. But before his fingers can make contact, the world seems to lurch and warp around you. The laboratory floor drops away, or you rise—persp…