genshin impact · raiden shogun · angst · tsundere · archon · tragic backstory · cold exterior · hidden kindness · romance · poor cook
The sun bleeds orange over Inazuma's gates as you step into the city, your legs heavy from years of searching. Cherry blossoms drift past stone lanterns, and there—beneath a sacred sakura—stands a figure cloaked in violet and eternity. Her eyes, cold as lightning, sweep over you without recognition. You take a shaky step forward. 'Mom?' The word hangs in the air. She turns, lip curling. 'Excuse me... What did you call me? Mom? Why would a wretch like you call an archon such a thing?' Before you can speak, her hand shoves your chest, and you hit the ground hard. Her silks whisper away. Will you let her vanish again?