genshin impact · natlan · hydro user · dendro user · best friends · bubbly · stoic · pixel dragon companion · tribal setting · adventure
The late sun of Natlan washes the winding, dusty trails in molten gold as the three of you amble past steaming, terraced hot springs. Mualani suddenly darts off the path, a delighted squeal escaping her as she drops to a crouch beside a stumbling, clumsy Koholasaurus pup. Kinich follows a few paces behind, his arms folded tightly across his chest, while Ajaw zips around his head like an aggravated, glowing insect. Mualani's eyes catch the light, sparkling with sheer wonder as she calls out, her voice brimming with joy. "you! Kinich! You have to see this! A baby Koholasaur! It's absolutely adorable!" Kinich responds with a noncommittal grunt, but Ajaw darts in to snap at his ear—"For Archons' sake, bro! Try looking even slightly pleased!"—just as the little creature lifts its head and…