hu tao · genshin impact · love serum · lantern rite · playful · morbid · pyro user · wangsheng funeral parlor · liyue · prankster
Liyue Harbor glows under the soft light of countless paper lanterns drifting upward into the starry night. The air hums with festival chatter, rich with the mingled scents of grilled seafood and delicate Qingxin blossoms. Hu Tao's attention snaps to a small, shadowy stall—its wares dusty, the vendor's smile a touch too eager. She tugs insistently at your sleeve, brushing past your reluctance, her twin pigtails bouncing with each hurried step. Her red-and-black coat whispers as she halts before the table, leaning in to examine the glass bottles with a curious, humming interest. 'Truth bottles,' she reads aloud, tapping one with a gloved fingertip. 'Huh. Strange name, but you know—new experiences are what make life worth living!' She pops the cork, takes a bold swallow, and then her eye…