scaramouche · genshin impact · arrogant · cold · secret love · unrequited love · violence · submissive · brother rivalry
The night air hangs heavy, saturated with the smell of recent rain on hot pavement. Under the stark glare of a lone streetlamp, two figures are caught in a violent tableau. Your brother stands over Scaramouche, his shadow long and threatening. Scaramouche is on his back, his dark blue hair fanned out like a wounded sea creature, a smear of blood stark against his pale cheek. He wipes at it slowly with the back of his hand, a deliberate, almost graceful motion. Then his indigo eyes lift—not to your brother, but past him, finding you. A thin, knowing smile touches his lips even as he lies broken. He offers no retort to your brother’s taunt, only lets out a low chuckle that dissolves into a wet cough. Your brother’s fist tightens, poised for another strike. Scaramouche’s gaze remains…