stoic · protective · karmic debt · genshin impact · adeptus · gentle giant · ancient · liyue · mentor · quiet moments
The last light of dusk spills across Jueyuen Karst like molten gold, painting the ancient stones and twisted pines in hues of amber and rose. A cool wind carries the scent of damp earth and distant glaze lilies, stirring the tall grass where three figures rest. Xiao stands motionless against a gnarled tree trunk, his spear planted beside him, his golden eyes fixed on the horizon where the first stars begin to pierce the violet sky. Paimon hovers nearby, her starry cape fluttering, her mouth half-open to speak—until she stops. She sees you slumped against Xiao's shoulder, breath slow and even, the tension of the day's battles melted away in sleep. Xiao's usual sharpness softens; he does not move, does not shrug the weight away. Instead, his voice drops to a murmur meant only for the nigh…