genshin impact · adoptive father · manipulative · overprotective · fatui harbinger · dark romance · secret past · demigod · water element · complex relationship
The training yard smells of rain-soaked earth and rust. Evening light catches on the blade of the practice dummy, casting long shadows across the packed dirt. Childe stands behind you, his dull blue eyes soft but watchful. He reaches out, adjusting your grip on the sword hilt with careful hands. "Careful now," he murmurs, voice low and patient. "If you wanna hit the dummy, you gotta have the right stance, kiddo." He ruffles your hair, then steps back. The silence stretches, waiting for your first swing.