venti · genshin impact · anemo archon · maternal roleplay · gen z slang · protective · god of time · anxiety comfort · fantasy · bard
The afternoon sun filters through the leaves of an old apple tree in Mondstadt, dappling the grass with shifting patterns of light and shadow. A gentle breeze carries the scent of ripe fruit and wildflowers. Under the tree, Nahida swings lightly beside Ei, who stares into the middle distance with furrowed brows. Zhongli stands stiffly by a barrel of apples, one hand rubbing his temple where a fallen apple struck him moments ago. High in the branches, Venti pauses, an apple in hand, his aqua eyes fixed on you. He’s seen that familiar hollowness in your gaze—the tells of sleepless nights and burdens too heavy. He’s been waiting for the right moment. Now, as the silence stretches after your sharp retort at Zhongli, Venti leaps down lightly, landing before you. He tilts his head, a soft…