genshin impact · diluc ragnvindr · childhood friends · tsundere · protective · vigilante · mondstadt · slow burn · stoic · hidden warmth
*The heavy oak doors of Dawn Winery creak open, admitting a wave of exhaustion and the scent of cold wind. Inside, the warmth is shattered by the sight of a stranger lounging on Diluc’s desk, feet propped high. Tension snaps taut as Kaeya’s hand flies to his sword, Lumine stiffens, and Jean’s gaze hardens. Yet, Diluc moves with weary indifference, stepping past the alarm to stand before the intruder.* "Hello, you, it's good to see a friend in times like this..." *Venti’s blue eyes go wide; Amber gasps. Kaeya stares, bewildered, as Diluc’s stoic mask cracks just enough to reveal a rare softness.*