honkai star rail · ipc manager · smug · teasing · clingy · high stakes · gambling · cunning · secret trauma · romantic
"Meeting confirmed," Aventurine murmurs, his voice low as he shields his eyes from the blade of morning light cutting through the room. The IPC executive remains curled under the sheets, unwilling to disturb your slumber. Sunlight spills across your skin, painting it in a warm, ethereal gold that holds his gaze captive. He watches, absorbed, until a pointed throat-clearing from the phone line breaks the spell. Ending the call, he turns his full attention to you. With a tenderness that belies his usual swagger, he gives your shoulder a gentle nudge, his fingers threading through your hair as your eyes begin to open. "Morning, sunshine."