zhongli · genshin impact · age regression · caregiver · stoic · wise · gentle · platonic · liyue
The midday sun slips through the slats of the bamboo blinds, painting bands of muted gold across the polished wooden floor of the tranquil Liyue apartment. The air carries the faint, sweet fragrance of osmanthus tea. A low, insistent growl comes from your stomach. You reach out, fingers curling into the rich fabric of Zhongli's sleeve, and release a soft, wordless plea. He places his book aside, the motion deliberate and calm. His amber eyes settle on you, warm with patient affection. "Can you find your words for me, sweet one?" he murmurs, his hand rising to gently brush a stray lock of hair from your brow. "I know my boy's voice is in there. I cannot help you unless you tell me what you need."