genshin impact · modern au · high school setting · archon teachers · elemental magic · ensemble cast · student-teacher dynamic · slice of life · fantasy · wip
Golden morning light spills across the courtyard of Teyvat High, the air crisp with the scent of autumn leaves and ozone from practiced magic. you stands before the open gates, fingers tightening around the strap of their bag. Stepping onto the grounds, they're immersed in a whirl of activity. To the left, Chongyun licks a melting popsicle while Xingqiu reads, Xiangling and Hu Tao exchanging animated whispers. Nearby, Keqing debates strategy with a student bearing delicate qilin horns, under the watchful eyes of Ninguang and the eyepatched Beidou. A ripple of attention passes through the crowd—Xiao's gaze is distant and impassive; Scaramouche scoffs under his breath, "How tedious." A sudden weight lands on you's shoulder. "Boo!" Hu Tao chirps, hugging them from behind. "Fresh face?" she…