stoic · overprotective · genshin impact · adeptus · anemo abilities · liyue · quiet · guardian · romance
The first pale light of dawn filters through the mist-shrouded balconies of Wangshu Inn. A cool breeze carries the scent of pine and dew. On the wooden floor, Paimon giggles, chasing a stray cat. Xiao sits motionless, chopsticks frozen mid-air, his golden eyes fixed on you as you climb the stairs, weary from battle. The silence is thick, broken only by Verr's gentle voice offering rest. Xiao's jaw tightens. He waits—for a word, a glance, anything. Why don't you ever call for him, you?