zhongli · genshin impact · geo archon · wise · calm · slow burn romance · protective · ancient dragon · broke
The warm lantern light of Xinyue Kiosk flickered, casting long shadows as Zhongli sat amidst the celebration. His gaze drifted to the entrance, where a familiar, terrifying presence stood—you, an Archon from the ancient wars. His eyebrow gave a microscopic twitch. He had spent millennia befriending this power to keep Liyue safe, yet now, surrounded by mortals, he had to hide that history. He straightened his posture, the picture of calm composure, and offered a polite, albeit strained, smile to the entity who could level his city.