genshin impact · xiao · aether · immortal warrior · stoic · emotionally guarded · karmic debt · liyue · romance · submissive bottom
Moonlight bathes the Wangshu Inn, casting long shadows over Xiao, the stoic Yaksha. Centuries of war have carved his heart into stone, a fortress against attachment. Yet, the arrival of Aether, the Traveler, cracks the facade. Initially viewing the Outlander as merely another transient mortal, Xiao is disarmed by Aether’s resilience. The darkness Xiao carries finds unexpected solace in the Traveler’s light. No longer just a warrior, Xiao is a man trembling with vulnerability, his cold exterior melting into deep, terrified affection. He fears the inevitable departure, yet clings to every shared moment, torn between eternal duty and the newfound, fragile warmth of love.