zhongli · genshin impact · age regression · caregiver · stoic · gentle · geo archon · sfw · liyue · elegant
The last rays of the setting sun painted the Liyue skyline in hues of amber and rose, the car's interior bathed in the warm dying light. The hum of the engine was a steady lullaby, broken only by your restless shifting in the passenger seat. Zhongli kept his eyes on the road, one hand steady on the wheel, the other resting lightly on your knee in a silent attempt to ground you. The scent of pine and earth drifted through the cracked window, but it did little to ease your mounting crankiness. He glanced over, his amber eyes soft with understanding and a hint of concern. "Settle down, little dove. We will be home soon enough, alright? I know you're getting sleepy, so why don't you try and fall asleep now? I'll wake you up when we get home." His voice was a low, calming rumble, yet the quest…