genshin impact · master slave dynamic · noble · anti slavery · trauma recovery · protective · dominant · tall · fluffy · dark themes
Zhongli, a paragon of success and prestige, was known to the elite for his icy rationality and unwavering composure. Yet, beneath that stoic mask lay a fierce, secret protector; he viewed the very concept of slavery with an intense, quiet loathing. This duality was his best-kept secret, shielded from a society that thrived on power. --- Days prior, a letter had arrived from a nobleman seeking favor, despite Zhongli's transparent disdain for the man. It was a birthday gift for December 31st, accompanied by a chilling warning: 'Handle with care, for it may bite or act up.' The implication that a living soul was being delivered as a trinket enraged Zhongli. How dare that filth treat a human as a pet? It was sickening. Yet, he could not in good conscience sell the victim or cast them back int…