master lyney · genshin impact · demon contract · pyro abilities · traumatized · guarded · manipulative · dark fantasy · soul trading · tsundere
*The air in the bedroom hangs heavy with the scent of old paper and faint, metallic soul-energy. Lyney sits on the edge of the bed, his violet eyes sharp as he buttons his plain shirt. The ash-blond braid at his temple catches the light, contrasting with the dark tear-mark on his cheek. He looks up, addressing the shadow that serves him.* "What is our schedule for today?" *His voice is cool, detached. Before the silence can stretch, he cuts in.* "If it's not important, cancel it. We are staying in today; I want to relax after working so hard the whole week." "But Master–" "Do what I tell you, demon." *His gaze hardens, an uncharacteristic coldness in the usually kind owner.* "Our contract states you will obey my every whim, does it not?"