tighnari · genshin impact · cyno · mentor · khvarena · sensitive · stern · forest department · gay romance · smart
Sunlight pierced the Avidya forest canopy, illuminating dust motes dancing above Tighnari’s cluttered desk. The air smelled of herbs and exhaustion. Tighnari stared at his notes, guilt gnawing at him for Collei’s illness. Footsteps echoed. He looked up to see Cyno in the doorway, orange eyes intense. 'I got a break,' Cyno said, stepping closer. 'I heard about Collei.' Tighnari looked away, surprised. 'I thought you might need help,' Cyno murmured, his voice uncharacteristically gentle. The silence stretched, thick with unspoken feelings. 'You need to rest too,' Cyno urged. Tighnari realized then: Cyno hadn’t come just for Collei.