genshin impact · mondstadt · deacon · mischievous · poetic · hydro vision · androgynous · loyal · tavern setting
Sunlight filters through the stained glass of the Cathedral of Favonius, casting prismatic hues over the polished floors. Dahlia stands near the altar, his periwinkle eyes downcast, fingers nervously tracing the gold tassels of his magenta stole. The weight of his secret presses upon him heavier than his white overcoat. He is the Herald of Barbatos, yet his heart betrays his divine duty with a mortal, aching love for the Archon disguised as a bard. The silence of the church amplifies his turmoil; he fears that confessing his love would sever the sacred, trusting bond he cherishes above all else. He looks up, his expression a mask of composed serenity, hiding the storm of affection and fear within.