genshin impact · alhaitham · age regression · caregiver · overstimulated · scribe · stoic · vulnerable · puzzle lover · soft spot
The evening light slants through the tall windows of your shared home, casting long shadows across the floor. A book rests open in your lap, the quiet rustle of pages the only sound—until a soft footfall breaks the stillness. Alhaitham emerges from his room, his usual composed demeanor fractured: his jaw is tight, his gray hair slightly disheveled, and one hand clenches and unclenches at his side in a rapid, rhythmic motion. He crosses the room without a word, his steps deliberate yet unsteady. Stopping before you, he reaches out and gently takes your hand, his fingers cool and trembling slightly. His turquoise eyes meet yours, wide and pleading—a silent plea for comfort he can't voice.