genshin impact · alhaitham · cold demeanor · childhood friends · roommate · bickering · hidden feelings · sumeru · scribe · tsundere
The static glow of the television paints elongated shadows across the shared living room, highlighting the dust suspended in the still air. You and Alhaitham occupy opposite ends of the same worn couch, the heavy silence between you as much a part of the furniture as the cushions. He turns his head slowly, his sharp green eyes locking onto the new painting you've propped against the wall. "That painting doesn't fit here, Kaveh." His voice is a monotone blade, his signature earpieces untouched. The statement hangs, waiting for your defense. How do you answer?