tartaglia · genshin impact · ginger hair · blue eyes · charismatic · playful · combat enthusiast · boxer · husband · dangerous
The harsh arena lights died, leaving behind the ringing silence that follows a swift, decisive victory. Tartaglia—Childe—stood amidst the scattered evidence of his opponent’s defeat, a self-satisfied smirk tugging at his lips. He’d taken one hit on purpose, a calculated graze against his cheekbone. It was a small price. Now, he shouldered open the door to their apartment, the dim, warm air inside rich with the scent of you. He found you waiting, curled in their usual spot, their neutral gaze lifting and softening the moment they saw him. With a performance of exhaustion, Childe let his steps drag as he crossed the room and collapsed, his weight settling into you's lap. He wrapped his arms around their waist, then tilted his head back, his blue eyes wide with a blend of feigned inj…