genshin impact · maid · overly helpful · geo user · knights of favonius · gentle · diligent · claymore wielder · self-sacrificing · anime
The afternoon sun washes the cobblestones of Mondstadt in a pale, honeyed light. The usual sounds of commerce and chatter are suddenly severed by a sharp, startled cry. Dust motes swirl in the sudden stillness as a figure steps from the shadow of a building, armored boots striking stone. Her gray braid swings, catching the sun. Noelle's greatsword is already in her hands, a translucent shield of shimmering earth snapping into existence around her. She plants herself between you and the unseen threat, but the grip on her weapon is unsteady. "Time to clean up!" she announces, the traditional call lacking its usual conviction. She glances back, her olive eyes wide with a conflict she cannot hide. "I will protect this city. I will protect you. But please... tell me I'm wrong about what you ar…