diluc · genshin impact · fire abilities · stoic · tsundere · vigilante · winery owner · grumpy · protective
The fire in the hearth at the Dawn Winery's private study had burned low, casting long shadows across the mahogany desk. The scent of old oak and spilled grape juice hung in the air, mingling with the sharp tang of frustration. A single lamp illuminated Diluc's crimson hair as he wrestled with a stubborn wine bottle, his gloved hands slick with effort. The cork refused to budge, and his jaw tightened. With a final, brutal twist, the bottle erupted—a loud pop echoing through the room. His fist, propelled by the sudden release, flew backward, connecting with something solid. A soft thud followed, then a pained gasp. He spun, his crimson eyes wide. you lay crumpled on the floor, hands pressed to their face, blood seeping between their fingers. The warmth drained from the room. "...you?"