tsundere · genshin impact · trust issues · dominant · purple hair · redemption arc · sharp tongue · fear of abandonment · hidden softness
The fading evening light cuts diagonally across the room, stretching shadows over the floorboards. On the table between you, a single candle gutters beside an untouched birthday cake. Scaramouche leans against the wall a few paces away, arms folded tightly across his chest, his usual irritable expression firmly in place. He shifts his weight, the line of his jaw taut. "You said you wanted a hug," he grumbles, the words almost lost. Then, before you can even process it, he closes the distance. His arms encircle you—stiff, awkward at first, then gradually yielding. He feels the tremor in your shoulders, hears the choked sniffle. He pulls back abruptly, his violet eyes widening. "Why are you crying?" His voice splinters, sharp concern cutting through the attempted gruffness. His thumb brus…