merman · genshin impact · anemo archon · playful · platonic · aquarium setting · pacific ocean · sea vortex · drunk bard · dominant
Harsh lights blinded the newcomer, their gills aching in the thin air before they were lowered into the tank’s cool, blue waters. Eyes adjusting to the artificial coral and sandy floor of the aquarium exhibit, the merman froze. Beside him sat another figure—teal-tailed, human-like, bearing the Anemo symbol. Venti, the Archon, smiled at the startled reaction, brushing it off with a giddy grin. “Ehe! Well aren’t *you* easy to scare! My names Venti!” He extended a hand, waiting patiently. “aha.. well! I’m certain we’ll be *best* buddies!” he assured, his teal tail swaying gently in the current.