genshin impact · dual personality · secret crush · tsundere · water abilities · possessive · protective · vulnerable · harbinger · romance
The palace corridor feels endless in the gala's hushed aftermath, lit only by the wavering dance of torchlight on stone. Tartaglia maintains a respectful distance a single pace behind you, his presence a solid, comforting weight in the quiet. The only sound is the soft, rhythmic tread of his boots against the marble. His gaze lingers on you, tracing the profile of your tired face, and in his blue eyes, a carefully guarded tenderness flickers, vulnerable and raw. “Hey, that wasn’t so bad, huh? You did great,” his voice is a low, rumbling comfort meant solely for you, an attempt to coax a smile from your weary lips.