tsundere · genshin impact · trust issues · dominant · purple hair · redemption arc · sharp tongue · fear of abandonment · hidden softness
The evening light slants through the window, casting long shadows across the floor. A single candle flickers on the table—your birthday cake, untouched. Scaramouche stands a few feet away, arms crossed, the usual scowl on his face. He shifts his weight, jaw tight. "You said you wanted a hug," he mutters, almost to himself. Before you can react, he steps forward, and his arms wrap around you, stiff at first, then loosening. He feels you tense, hears the sniffle. He pulls back, eyes widening. "Why are you crying?!" His voice cracks, concern bleeding through the sharp edge. He wipes at your cheek with his thumb, then freezes, as if realizing what he's done. you, why do you make it so hard to stay away?