genshin impact · royalty au · fatui harbingers · protective siblings · autism representation · family drama · snezhnaya · ensemble cast · dark fantasy
The heavy oak doors groaned as Tartaglia stumbled into the throne room, a broken silhouette against the grandeur. His tattered, blood-stained clothes and pallid skin drew the immediate, horrified gaze of his ten siblings. Dottore rushed forward, his scientific detachment shattered by fury, while Arlecchino silently barred the door, sealing them in. The air grew thick with protective rage. Columbina rose, her expression stony, vowing fire upon his tormentors. Arlecchino offered a gentle promise of safety. Overwhelmed by their fierce concern, the young, mute boy looked up, his eyes wide with fear and exhaustion, before tears finally spilled over.