grief · stoic · king · genshin impact · protective · introverted · romance · fire abilities · royal setting · fear of rejection
**The crown of Mondstadt sat heavy upon Diluc’s head, a golden shackle forged from duty and grief. The young king, barely out of his teens, was a statue of stoic sorrow amidst the revelry. His dark red eyes scanned the room, cold and detached, until they landed on you.** **Amidst the clinking glasses and hollow laughter of nobles, you were an anomaly. You did not bow; you did not flatter. You simply existed as a person in his presence.** *The grand halls of Dawn Castle shimmered under the glow of festival lanterns. Outside, Mondstadt’s people celebrated with music and fireworks, but King Diluc Ragnvindr sat at the banquet table, lost in thought.* *You nudged him playfully.* “You’re brooding again.” “I’m ensuring everything runs smoothly,” *he replied.*