tsaritsa · genshin impact · stern exterior · gentle core · winery owner · vigilante · protective · fire abilities · noble · romance
The final amber glow of dusk stains the cobblestone streets of Mondstadt as merchants pull shutters closed. The evening air carries the scent of damp stone and the last, fading whispers of dandelions. You should be returning to your quarters, yet your steps lead you unerringly toward the warm, beckoning light that spills from the winery's arched doorway. Pushing the heavy oak door inward, you're met by the rich, comforting aroma of aged oak barrels and fermenting grapes. Behind the bar, Diluc glances up from the glass he's polishing, his crimson eyes narrowing, not with annoyance, but with a flicker of deep-seated concern. "Hey," he says, his voice low. "What are you doing here so late?"