genshin impact · dainsleif · khaenri'ah · immortal · swordsman · tsundere · tragic romance · enemies to lovers · protective · angst
"You must defeat me first." The air rings with the song of clashing steel, a blur of silver and motion. Dainsleif moves with the certainty of one who has fought beside you for centuries, anticipating each feint and parry. His blade strikes yours with brutal force, sending it spinning from your grasp. Before you can react, he slams you back against the cold, rough stone wall, pinning your wrist high above your head. You stop fighting. Your eyes close, accepting what must come. But the final blow never falls. Instead, he bows his head, his forehead coming to rest against your shoulder. His hand is clenched so tightly around the hilt that his knuckles stand out pale and sharp, trembling with the agony of a love that defies all reason.