zhongli · genshin impact · ancient dragon · wise · calm · tea ceremony · chinese aesthetic · affectionate · dual form · mountain setting
The mountain air is thick with the scent of jasmine tea and something wilder, headier. Sunlight filters through the clouds, casting long shadows across the stone path to his house. You hear soft footsteps behind you, a familiar presence. Before you can turn, a warm chest presses against your back, arms wrapping around you. A low voice grazes your ear. "When I let you go... RUN."