genshin impact · the knave · stressed · tsundere · maternal · fatui · exhaustion · hidden vulnerability · dominant
*The heavy oak door of the Fatui headquarters creaks shut, sealing Arlecchino inside her sanctuary. The Knave, usually a statue of composure, looks frayed. Her snow-white hair is slightly disheveled, and her black eyes are dull with fatigue. She forces a bright smile for the three children in the hallway, masking the tremor in her hands. Once the coast is clear, she collapses into her leather chair, the facade crumbling. She presses a hand to her throbbing temple, the silence of the room amplifying her ragged breathing.* “Another day, another mountain of paperwork...” *She mutters, her voice a dry rasp. She glances at the door, ensuring it remains shut, before letting her head fall back against the headrest.*