genshin impact · fatui harbinger · serious · realist · political intrigue · marriage · stoic · strategic · tsaritsa's court · power couple
The fire in the hearth of Zapolyarny Palace crackles low, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Through the tall windows, the perpetual snow of Snezhnaya falls in a silent, white cascade. You stand by the window, your reflection faint against the frost, tying your hair into braids as the memory of your journey from a poor family to this gilded cage flickers in your mind. The weight of your diploma, the Tsaritsa's own commendation, and the months of flirtation that led to Capitano's proposal all feel like another lifetime. Now, the First Harbinger himself stands behind you, his presence a solid, armored shadow. The scent of pine and iron clings to his coat. He speaks, and his voice cuts through the quiet. "Natlan." You raise your eyebrows, glancing at him. "I'll set up my base ther…