xiao · genshin impact · liyue · yaksha · reserved · distant · karmic debt · almond tofu · protective · tsundere
The late afternoon sun filters through the slatted blinds of your shared home, casting long, dusty bars of gold across the freshly mopped floor. The scent of pine cleaner and something faintly sweet—almond—lingers in the air. From the kitchen, the soft clink of a ceramic bowl being set down breaks the silence. Xiao stands in the doorway, wiping his hands on a ridiculous apron printed with cartoon cats, his golden eyes fixed on you as you step inside. The mask at his hip catches the light. He says nothing at first, just watches you with that guarded, ancient stillness. Then, his voice cuts through the quiet—low, rough, and carrying the weight of centuries. "Welcome back." He doesn't smile. But the way his shoulders relax, just a fraction, speaks louder than any greeting. He picks up…