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Star Light, Star Bright | Fatui Harbingers x (Fem)Creator!Reader

A/N: holy Tsarista, I did not think that it would be this popular. Thank you so much!! It's been a couple months since I got into Genshin, but I'm glad that the Harbinger trailer dropped cause otherwise, this probably wouldn't have existed lol. I apologize for the late update. I have been quite stumped in the plot and just taking a moment to come up with one. If I didn't tag everyone, I'm sorry! DM or reply to be added to the taglist! :3

Summary: Caring for children is hard, but it's especially hard when around the Fatui. Getting isekaied was the last thing on your mind after landing in the icy tundra of Snezhnaya all while your nephew is with you. What will happen when you encounter not only a Fatui Skirmisher but a Fatui Harbinger?

Tags/warnings: female reader, God!reader, Cult AU,

Not edited or beta read, we die like Signora.

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Chapter 2: The Creator's Welcome

Silence.

What could be said while the entire palace and the surrounding area waited with bated breath for their Grace to awaken?

They were fervent - they waited to leave and search for the "meaner" that has done harm to their Beloved but that would leave their Previous Grace with only the Heir for company and guard.

The Precious Heir - they have heard of them only from what was written centuries ago. He was beautiful - he was innocent and was crying for their Grace to wake up all while the Harbingers stood by with the Tsarista finally making her appearance, rushing towards the bed that their Grace rested in, bending the knee and holding their hand.

"Your Grace. Your Excellency. Oh, my Beloved Creator. What has that Meaner done to you?"

Nugget never left your side as he clutched onto your waist, but being careful with your arms as he was told by the blue-haired man with the mask. He was a doctor and clearly knew what he was talking about so the little one made sure to listen well. The Doctor man and the others gave them a room which is what his Auntie expected and though he was focused more on taking care of you, it was nice to wander around the room all while the Harbin Gingers (It was some word that he had trouble saying) always came to check on him and his auntie and even gave him coloring books and sweets and fruits. It was all so good and he made sure to save you some whenever you were going to wake up.

But he especially loved the Tsarista and Columbia (Colombina)

They were very nice. They held him when you were still asleep and he couldn't be there for the operation.

For what seemed like forever, when it was only a matter of four days, the bed shifted as Nugget was reading the latest book that the guy with the funny hat gave him. He wanted to read it to you when you woke up and his wish was soon coming true as he felt movement and looked over to see your [E/c] eyes. He gasped and immediately snuggled into the sheets and wrapped his small arms around your waist.

"Auntie! You're awake! You're awake!"

Soft wet globs of tears started to stain your shirt as you looked down at the child who held you tightly and didn't want to let go. It would have been endearing if it wasn't for the fact that you had almost died from possible blood poisoning from ignoring your wounds. Your Nephew remembered seeing a lot of gold and despite still learning, he knew for a fact blood was red.

Carefully holding him up and ruffling his hair, you kissed his forehead and wiped his tears away.

"I'm sorry I made you worry, Nugget. I promise, I'll be sure to look after myself but my main concern was you."

That response earned a pout but your nephew thought it was good enough for now. If you weren't healthy and in one piece, how are you supposed to find a husband or a wife?!

"Just don't go to sleep anymore or at least for a long time. You made everyone worry!"

"Everyone?"

At the mention, your Nephew saw the clear confusion on your face and smiled brightly, but with a glint of mischievousness as he swiftly, with his small feet could go, hopped out of bed but careful to stay clear from your arms, rushed to the door and yelled out.

"Auntie [Y/n] is awake!" he said with a bright smile that was quite contagious, but it was last minute that you saw a figure by the door, or make it two figures. They had hoods over their head but it was the masks that covered their identities - the sheer happiness was clear from their body movements and one of them rushed out to who knows where while your nephew ran back to your side and started to share all the books he's read while you were recovering.

He's always had trouble reading so it was a feat itself to see him now reading at his supposed grade level. He still had trouble with certain words but nothing to worry about.

While trying to process all that was happening around you, you heard multiple footsteps before the door flew open, and in walked in about a dozen people.

Your face heated up at seeing all the gorgeous faces quickly surround you, pulling your nephew close to your side, weary of what else could happen. But you could have sworn that there was a hint of sadness in their eyes from your pull away from them.

"Don't be scared. They helped us! They helped you! Especially the Doctor man." Your nephew grinned as he held your hand and decided to make you sit up and face the group properly and pointed at the Doctor. The Doctor that he mentioned was practically preening from the praise like a peacock showing off its feathers.

The grip on his hand lessened as you looked at all twelve people one by one. It didn't take a rocket scientist to distinguish the power that they all radiated. Though at the time, you didn't know of the power you held yourself.

The elegant lady with long white hair, icy blue eyes, and who seemed to scream 'Ice Queen', slowly walked up to your bedside with a gentle smile as her hand moved to slowly hold yours. Now, you wouldn't have minded if it was your nephew or family, but this was a stranger. A stranger with a very firm grip despite how delicate it was.

"Now. How shall we punish the meaner that's done this to you?"

Eh?

-x-

It was... a change to have people cater to your every whim despite half of them being just jokes like bringing you the finest gem. The honor of bestowing such a gem was by none other than the 9th Harbinger, Pantalone.

Your nephew was having a great time, especially when he got to get along with a majority of the Harbingers and the Fatui, who took the mission of entertaining Nugget very seriously.

Once your arms were good as new, you asked for the group of Fatui soldiers that you and your nephew first encountered. At first, they were adamant about having you and Nugget leave the palace but you needed to get back to your car and get the rest of your things.

But funnily enough, you don't remember a palace or an organization going by the Fatui in your life...

Not to mention, these people seemed to recognize you and your nephew despite you two not knowing any of them.

If you thought of it more, a headache occurred and the Tsarista was adamant in asking you to save your energy and that it didn't matter if you recognized them. That all that mattered was that you and the Heir were fine.

While bedridden, your Nephew had the privilege to waltz around like he owned the place and even got you some books to read in the meantime. You saw mentions of a Divine Creator, a God-like figure that was first in creating the world around you and beyond, the one that made the stars and skies. A Divine Creator from the Beyond gave life to a speck in the skies and named it Teyvat and thus, its first child was born.

During a certain period when the Creator was roaming freely, they announced that their sister was with child and so, the Creator named the unborn babe the Heir to Teyvat.

The book was quite the read and wanting to know more about why the people around you and Nugget called you the Divine Creator and the Heir, you took it around with you.

"Your Grace, you must bundle up. Snezhnayan winters are quite brutal. People freeze to death here, quite literally in fact." announced a Fatui sniper, the one that first saw you and Nugget as he came behind you and placed a coat, courtesy of Pantalone of course, on your shoulders and your nephew too.

Stepping out to the brutal snow, instead of the harsh snow that you were expecting, it was a light snowfall that shocked the group of Fatui that decided to travel with you.

[Nephew's Name] stepped out from behind you and cheered happily as he rushed out to the snow and started to play, making snowmen and snow angels with, of course, the Fatui looking out and being won over by the child's heart-felt giggles.

They were all trying to make sense of why the snowfall was reduced to just light snow instead of the blizzards they're used to until they recalled that their Divine Grace and the Heir were right here with them. Teyvat was the Divine Creator's first child and as the loyal child it was, it could always sense where they were. Though Snezhnaya was the domain of the Tsarista, the Cryo Archon, the Divine Creator's word was Law.

Ehe.

Everything came to a slow stop as the world first heard the giggle from the Creator and with each step that you had taken, noticeable patches of green started to appear and grow more and more. The chilled winds of winter called down as the grey skies parted to make way for the rays of the sun.

The Tsarista felt the pause of winter, looking out that the frozen lands of her region have warmed up to what it had been long ago before her ascension.

Her Grace has given warmth back to the frozen tundras of Snezhnaya to the point that the flora and fauna basked in the sunlight. "Nugget. Be careful. The snow is melting."

And like that, the snow stopped melting just enough for your nephew to enjoy making snow angels.

'Welcome to Teyvat, Divine Creator!'

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Mondstadt Voice Lines about you pt: 1

Note: These are all separate from each other, just like a list of regular headcannons so an example is if your a baker in Dilucs part, that doesn't mean your a baker in Jeans part make sense? Also its just voice lines like in the game.

Reader: female

Genshin Masterlist | Inazuma Voice lines

Albedo

🌿What he says about you🌿

"Y/n? Yes, I know of her, she is part of the adventures guild is she not? I have had her do commissions for me once or twice and have been satisfied with the results. Truth be told, I think there's something else to her that she is not revealing, but what else can I expect from the mysterious Ragnvindr sister. And I intend to uncover it."

🌿What you say about him🌿

"Albedo, Knights of Favonious' head alchemist. He's quite the character, I am not fond of the knights, but I am fond of his smugness, which gives for a good laugh. I am glad he finds me rather a subject of mystery than rage. He is a good friend. Plus his eyes look like alchemy tables, and I love creating a good stone."

Amber

🐇what she says about you🐇

"Y/n? She's Kaeya's wife right? She was once a Knight of Favonious, but I heard she made top rank and dropped out completely to run an orphanage for the kids of Teyvat. I've been once, it's in between Mondstadt borders and Lyuie borders, it's beautiful. She also really makes Kaeya happy and it's always nice to see a commanding officer come in smiling rather than dead beat tired."

🐇What you say about her🐇

"Amber? Ah, little miss red riding hood. I know her, she's a very sweet girl indeed. When I was leaving the Knights, she was coming in. I would have liked to serve beside her, and maybe I will one day, it would be an honor, yet the children come first"

Barbara

⛪what she says about you⛪

"Ah! Ms. Y/n! I love Ms. Y/n! She always checks to see when my first show tickets will come on sale! She has my autograph on her apartment walls as well! She always believes deeply in me! I'm glad to see someone like her."

⛪What you say about Barbara⛪

"Barbara, so you want to know about Barbara...hmmm. Where to start, first off, she's a sister at the church, I know some guy stalks her occasionally that I scare away for her. And she's an aspiring idol. Hm? Her music? I've only heard her in church when I go to people's watch, she really has a voice, she'll go big places."

Bennet

🍀What he says about you🍀

"Y/n! Y/n's amazing! She's super pretty! And super nice! Her hair is kinda an odd color! But man is she pretty! What? Crush? Pfft! No! She's a year older than me! it wouldn't work out!- would it? That's not the point! She's super sweet! And I think when Im around her my bad luck starts to run away!"

🍀What you say about him🍀

"Hm? What was that? Bennet? He has a crush on me? Oh, I know! He's kinda oblivious to me knowing that he knows that I know. It's...an odd predicament, despite him saying he has bad luck I don't think so just unique opportunities. It'd be nice if opportunities flew my way like they did to him."

Diluc

🦅What he says about you🦅

"I don't want to talk about her. She's so prissy and pissy, it's annoying. Always dressed to the top of the line: and if we're ever commissioned to do something together she always wears the most revealing outfits. It's none of my business I know- I could care less with what she wears. But when It rains I rather wear my coat than have to give it away...either way...I rather I catch a cold than her."

🦅What you say about him🦅

"Diluc? I...I like Diluc very much. I know he hates me quite a bit, a lot of people do in Mondstadt for the way I dress. My mother was a courtesan and taught me if I want a man I have to show myself off. I don't think Diluc appreciates it very much though; he's always telling me to cover up because I'll catch a cold. Perhaps I should dress the way I wish and he'll like me much better."

Diona

🐈‍⬛What she says about you🐈‍⬛

"Oh please!? Y/n? Whatever. I hate it when she comes in! She always pats me on the head, I'm not five!"

🐈‍⬛What you say about her🐈‍⬛

"Oh, Diona? She's a cute kid for sure. Reminds me of my brother when he was younger. My uh, brother use to snap at every one if they called him cute. It's funny when I rub her head she said she hates it but her tail goes back and forth much like my brother Gorou."

Eula

❄What she says about you❄

"Y/n is admirable yes, I admire her for her strength, they say she's the strongest physically in all of Teyvat. I've seen the Captain beg for a piggyback ride up the steps once or twice...a few times at least. Truth be told she'll do whatever the upper class says; but not with a pinch of sugar. I haven't run into her yet. But Im sure vengeance will be needed upon running into her."

❄What you say about her❄

"Eula! I know Eula! She's super, super pretty! She's always hanging around Amber; but I heard about this...vengeance thing? Seems complicated. Oh well. That is what makes her such a tough nut to crack I suppose. Speaking of nuts! You know her well! Does Eula like nuts? I went out into the forest to collect some think she'd like any?"

Fischl

🪶What she says about you🪶

"Ah yes, Y/n. She is approachable if you can ever find her when she is not busy. Truth be told. I'd like to become acquaintances with her one day. One time I lost Oz and had gotten hurt, all I know is that he ended up in her office and took time out of her schedule to help him rather than to die. A soul of divinity and divine no less."

🪶What you say about her🪶

"Fischl...Fischl...hm...my books say she leads investigations for the knights- Oh! Oh! I remember her now! Oz was her bird, he came crashing through my window one day so I patched him up and we ate some salad together. Such a sweet bird. She was very much thankful I helped him. I'd like to talk to her again one day... let's just hope my schedule opens up soon."

Jean

🌬What she says about you🌬

"Yes Ms. Y/n, she owns an inn on the road, it's become a basic resting spot to well, everyone. She's quite accepting of everyone. Fatui, Aybss, Knights. Her one rule is that there is no plotting or scheming on her grounds. She believes everyone deserves a nice place to rest their head in peace. I'll never forget she made us knights share a room with the Fatui and Aybss, for arguing. It ended up in an all-out pillow fight. It was odd, we all became so close and then went back to killing each other the next day. Y/n certainly makes you see perspective."

🌬What you say about her 🌬

"Ah Jean, she's a knight of the Favonious isn't she. I have no opinions on her position, but she is a well-rounded person and has a good head on her shoulder. She would rather listen to reason than fight, but she sure knows how to fight.

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Scaramouche X Brachydios Rider Male Reader X Childe {Genshin Impact x Monster Hunter Crossover}

A/N: for those who doesn't know what a Brachydios is. It's a Brute Wyvern and the flagship monster of Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate, it is capable of making explosive slime that changes color by using it's saliva, when enraged, the slime on it's body will change color and will instantly detonate when the monster punches it's prey. I hope this helps, enjoy reading 💙.

Despite many rumors they've heard, Scaramouche and Childe were very skeptical about a man named Y/N riding a monster that is capable of making explosive slime, they thought it was a story made up by children, that was until they've witnessed it themselves.

They were hiding behind a tree while watching you fighting a bunch of hilichurls, but they were mostly focused on an unusual monster that was fighting alongside with you and watched as their jaws dropped to the ground when they saw it punch a Stonehide Lawachurl in one go before seeing it explode into pieces, they were both shocked by the scene, after you two were finished you began petting the creature before getting on it's back and were on your way as if nothing happened.

"Did you seen that?" Childe asked Scaramouche, "of course I did you idiot," Scaramouche replied annoyingly, "I'm not going anywhere near that thing," Childe said still shocked by what he had witnessed, "oh come on Childe, you, the Eleventh Fatui Harbinger is scared of that?" Scaramouche asked mockingly, "did you seen that massive explosion after it punched that Stonehide Lawachurl? Of course I am, I've never seen a monster like that in my life, let alone a guy that is able to befriend one, and I'm sure you haven't either," Childe replied, "you're right, there's something mysterious about that guy, I have a feeling that he and his 'pet' aren't from this world, but I could be wrong," Scaramouche said. "I think we should talk to him, I'm curious to know more about him," Childe said hesitantly, "I agree with that, but we should keep a safe distance from the monster," Scaramouche replied in agreement.

A few days had passed since Scaramouche and Childe seen you and your Brachydios monstie, one thing they had on their mind is meeting you personally and it didn't took long for them to find you, they've found you relaxing near a beach while your monstie laid down beside you. Scaramouche and Childe hesitated before gathering up the courage to walk towards you two, before they got closer your monstie quickly turned around and started roaring, you quickly got up and started to calm your monstie down before seeing Scaramouche and Childe backing up. After calming your monstie down you turned to Scaramouche and Childe and begin to say, "my apologies for that, my monstie can be very overprotective sometimes," you apologized to them.

"Oh it's okay, no harm done," Childe replied, "is there anything I can help you two with?" You asked kindly, "well, we haven't seen anyone like you before and we became curious about you," Scaramouche replied, "oh, I get that a lot. I'm actually not from this world but I try my best to get used to it," you replied, "do you know how you got in this world?" Childe asked, "I have no idea how, all I know is that I woke up and ended up here along with my monstie," you replied, "why do you call that monster a monstie?" Scaramouche asked while raising one of his eyebrows, "oh, it's a term we use back in my world when we befriend a monster of any kind," you replied, "how do you befriend monsters?" Childe asked who is also raising his eyebrow, "we use stones that are called Kinship Stones, we use them whenever a monster begins to hatch from an egg, once they are hatched, we instantly befriend it and eventually grow bonds for each other," you explained to Childe.

"Aww that's so cute, I wish I had lived in your world, it sounds so cool," Childe said, "may you explain what type of monstie you have? I'm curious to know more about it." Scaramouche asked, "the monster you see before you is a Brachydios. It is a brute wyvern that is capable of making slime that changes color, once the slime turns red it will explode, but when the monster's enraged, the slime will instantly detonate. There are variants of them as well but it's best I don't tell you what they're capable of doing," you replied, "very interesting," Scaramouche said, "oh, I hadn't told you two what my name was, my name is Y/N," you said, "well it's nice to meet you Y/N, my name is Scaramouche and he is Childe," Scaramouche replied, "well it's nice to meet you two as well, I hope we'll become best of friends," you replied, "we hope so too Y/N," Childe said, "I don't mind being friends with you," Scaramouche added, you three then said your goodbyes before going your separate ways.

Ever since the day you and your monstie met Scaramouche and Childe, you all often hung out together, they even confessed their love to you months later and you accepted it. The relationship between you and the two Fatui Harbingers was great, and they even began hunting with you and your monstie as well, but still keeps their distance from it to not get caught in a blast.

Hope everyone enjoyed reading this, which monster you all want me to write about next? Let me know by requesting, and I'll get it done before you know it 💙😊.

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A different take on their relationships

So I was scrolling through the genshin thread and soon came to a realization that most of the relationship Hc’s were pretty fluff based, which got me thinking - was that really all there was?  Even if Genshin was a heartfelt game i couldnt really believe that all of them would be pure husband material - which sort of spiraled into this.

- This is purely my take on how some of the Genshin boys would approach relationships, its just some random thoughts though so take it as you will.

Characters: Zhongli, Diluc, Kaeya, Childe

Tw: angst, abuse, toxic relationships, mentions of death, just overall scummy behavior.

Slight NSFW

Minors DNI

Zhongli

Honestly, out of the whole lot of them i think he’d be the most civil. Apart from his bad traits that is.

First of all I dont believe Zhongli would actively pursue a relationship, however he would be open to it, though the chances of it being a special “love at first sight” is practically zero. Hes lived thousands of years and seen humanity evolve as a whole, hes met millions of people over the years and peoples faces really arent that different, they just blur together at this point. So if we were to go by that logic, his love interest would have to be someone he interacts with on a day to day basis - or at the very least weekly.

If he was starting to develop an attachment to you, I believe he would also be fairly upfront about it, asking you out and courting you wouldn't be anything new, he’s had lovers before after all.

But this is where it starts to get a bit off-putting. Even if your relationship is sailing along fine, he’d still compare it to the others he’s had. Your taste in clothing, your choice of books, how you style your hair. Every now and again he’d utter something like “Ah ___ used to style their hair like that.” Or “Your eyes are so familiar, just like ___...” in which case the blank space is a previous lovers name. Not that he’d divulge that to you. Even if you ask him about the people he keeps mentioning he’d brush you off and change the subject. Though sometimes he forgets himself and calls you by a different name.

He would also never tell you he’s a God. And you wouldn’t find out either.

 Hes hidden it from the whole of Liyue, why would you be any different? His role as Archon was over anyway so there would be no point to it.

So you would live your life never finding out about him, not ever truly reaching his heart, because his heart is already filled to the brim with memories, and whatever little space you occupy there would also fade along with your passing. You would have no children, for I truly believe that Zhongli just would not want children, his one and only child would remain Liyue, and your name would be uttered in passing, when he confuses his next lover with you.

Happy Ending?

Zhongli would still love you

He would cherish and comfort you

But there was nothing in this world more lonely than immortality.

He would love again but it would only repeat the cycle unless he truly comes to terms with himself.

It would take a lot of time, perhaps even an eternity, but I believe that his past relationships would actually help him realize something.

That even though humans were much the same he loved you all individually.

At the end of time he would recount each one of your names, in the hopes that you would take him with you, so that he could finally apologize.

Diluc

I honestly believe he just does not want a relationship. Not now anyway, not when hes 20+ years old. So the thought of him forming a crrush on you or any sort of real romantic attachment would also be pretty slim. He’d be your friend, sure, your best friend even, but when it comes to being your boyfriend? It wouldn’t be what you think it is.

If he does form a relationship with you its because you confessed, and you asked him whether or not he was willing to give it a go, and considering you already know each other so well he didn't really see a reason why not. Though it wasn't out of love that he’d agree.

I do believe that he’d still be a gentleman, he would send you flowers, and he would take you on walks, he would also give you gifts, but all of those were just out of courtesy. He was taught to behave like a gentleman, and so he would.

He would never be available, always working, always busy, never in a good mood. “Don't bother me, I'm busy.” He’d coldly order. And if you tried to do something nice to him like cook him a meal whilst he’s working he’d just tell you not to bother, the butler can make it better than you so why even try.

You would be a hitch in his schedule, an added task every day, another time consuming detail he had to take into consideration. But considering he was the one who agreed to the whole idea, he would simply have to deal with it.

As for intimacy, it would be rare. He’d kiss you just because he was curious how it would feel, he’d fuck you just because you asked him to, and sure he might have enjoyed it, you even said you enjoyed it, but it wouldn't become a regular thing between you two. He would come home exhausted, sore and half asleep, so on most days you can expect him to share simple words of greeting before he falls asleep.

If you got tired of it he would just let you go, both of you could see it wasn't working, so why bother try to fix it. You deserve better than him, a man that would love and cherish you, but right now, he simply cannot.

Those are your parting words, he wishes you luck and thanks you for your patience, whether or not you remain friends after that is really up to you.

Happy Ending?

What Diluc needs more than anyone else is time

Time to really heal

Time to forgive himself

Time to start loving the world again.

And I believe he would learn to do those things if time was given.

He would one day realize that his heart yearned for something other than day to day work, something that you tried to show him long ago.

He would fall in love eventually, perhaps not with you, but he would finally open his heart.

He would love earnestly and faithfully till the end of his days.

Kaeya

He’s well known as a flirt in Mondstat, he’s slept with people around town and chances are that’s how he first met you. Whether you slept with him or rejected him didn’t matter, what he was after was your looks after all.

He’d seduce you with praise and compliments, he’d lavish you with gifts and roses, as long as you give him something in return that is.

If you didn’t it wouldn’t really bother him much, he’d simply abandon the thought of you and turn his eyes on another pretty face, if you ever ask him about why he suddenly stopped he’d respond with “I don’t like wasting my time sweetheart.”

However if you give in to his seductions I believe he would eventually start enveloping the idea about being your boyfriend, the idea of you being his and him being yours was tempting for sure. It would take a while but he would also stop flirting so shamelessly with other people, he no longer saw a reason for it now that you were his after all.

But he would never truly yield his heart to you, always keeping secrets, always masking his emotions with sly words. I don’t think he’d ever really open up about his past or about the depths of his mind. But he would love you, and he would protect you, he would cherish you the only way he knew how, by keeping you in the dark, lest you regret your decision in loving him.

Happy ending?

His habits would change as he grows older

They would truly shift when he sees his first child in your arms.

He would cry, not even knowing why

He would fall so helplessly in love with the thought of a happy future and he would be terrified by it

But if you stay by his side, if you make him believe he can have a happy life and a future with you

He would give you the world, if only you make him believe those words.

Childe

Honestly the worst out of all of them.

Now, I firmly believe that he also would not pursue a romantic relationship if given a choice, but his heart is fickle and easily swayed by his own emotions, so when he sees you pop up every now and again he’d undoubtedly would act on his feelings.

He’d charm you, wine and dine you and treat you like a princess if you so wished. He would make sure you had everything you had ever wanted, he’d make promises of love and marriage, but after he gets what he wants, he would leave you.

Just like that, without a word, without a note, nothing. So when you see him after months of confusion, guilt and regret you would ask him why he had left, and all he would say is “What else did you expect?” He’s a Fatui after all, and he has no time for thoughts of tomorrow or promises for the future. His eyes would hold no warmth as he noted that the interaction was rather fair in his eyes, he had treated you like a princess after all.

He has no time to think of anyone else but his family and his duty to Tsaritsa, you were just a toy he liked playing with for a while till you got boring, now move before he breaks you.

Happy Ending?

Now I truly believe that there is someone out there for everyone

Even for someone like Childe

But that someone would have to be exceptional - someone with a commanding sense of self respect, someone with purpose and belief, someone with a fate of their own.

They wouldn't have to be a fighter or even an adventurer, but they would have to be a force of their own to be able to show Childe what kind of life he was truly living.

He knew he was in hell, but meeting someone like that would make it all the more apparent

But if they reached out their hand to him, if they gave him a chance.

He believed he would see a world in colors he never knew existed.

And he would love truly and openly, he would shed his heart to them and only them.

#genshin impact #genshin imagines #childe #diluc #zhongli #kaeya #kaeya x you #zhongli x you #childe x you #diluc x you #genshin angst #tw

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Femininity and Bridgerton

So 27 days ago a lovely anon said that they’d be glad to hear my thoughts on femininity and Bridgerton, and since I’m now finally free from school I decided to stop playing Genshin Impact and binging Disney movies and actually do something.

This is going to probably be very long (spoilers it’s 1,800 words long), so more under the cut.

So, a few things. Firstly I am specifically talking about Bridgerton, as the way that femininity is portrayed in media is a very complex and arduous topic. Secondly this is obviously just my opinion and you can absolutely disagree, even tell me if you do I love listening to different perspectives. Thirdly I’m talking about a show that is very heteronormative (the painter and Benedict aside as I’m focusing mostly on Daphne in this post), and presents a very specific part of straight, cis, upper class femininity. So keep that in mind as well. Also as I’m going to be talking about patriarchy, femininity, and masculinity I know that there might be a few TERFs that crawl out of the woodwork and just… don’t. This isn’t for you and while I’m at it please go read some actual feminist texts. Also I know that this is a period piece but I will be addressing that don’t worry.

Also I am going to be talking about that one scene so trigger warning I’m going to be talking about sexual assault.

Also full Bridgerton season one spoilers.

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So, all that set up out of the way, let’s talk about femininity in the Bridgerton series.

A good deal of Bridgerton focuses on the ways in which women are often confined by their role as women in society, as well as how they subvert that role for their own gains. This is used well in some cases, such as when the Viscountess uses the network that is forged between servants and women of the upper class to subvert Daphne’s marriage to Nigel Berbrooke. Being a period piece with a (mostly) diverse cast it also allows for women of color, specifically black women, to be portrayed in a very feminine light, where in society at large they are usually not allowed to inhabit such a space. However in attempting to subvert the status that women often occupied in Regency England the show accidentally reinforces views of femininity and its value.

Let’s talk about Eloise and Daphne. Eloise is very outspoken about the difficulties that comes with being a woman in society, wishing to break out of the confines of femininity. Daphne, on the other hand, wishes to stay within the traditional woman’s sphere, get married, have children, run a household. And while in text these two women often debate the meaning of their position as women, each making very valid points about their status and how they’re confined by it, the framing makes it seem that Eloise’s position is ultimately the “better” one.

Full disclosure, Eloise is my favorite Bridgerton character. I love her outspokenness, her determination to make something out of her life, the fact that she attempts to make the oppression of the society around her explicit. However I think the way she is framed as this, for lack of a better term, “girlboss” in the making is often reductive. The show seems to have this idea that Daphne is in some ways inferior in goal to Eloise. That is, Eloise’s value isn’t that she is an ambitious person whose status as a woman hampers said ambition, but rather that she is in some ways morally and intellectually superior to Daphne by rejecting her femininity and repressing qualities that are considered less masculine and thus lesser.s It presents this idea of women’s empowerment wherein one is only empowered if they deliberately step out of traditional femininity, either in appearance or in life path, rather than confronting a society that sees femininity as inferior. Daphne’s wish to continue in the traditional sphere of womanhood is somehow lesser, and she only becomes truly empowered later in the series when she becomes more aggressive (we’ll talk about that later).

That Eloise has her own book where she presumably falls in love and gets married makes this all the more confusing. Does she then lose her intellect and her status as an empowering woman? The messages feel very mixed. In portraying Eloise as enlightened for actively resisting the woman’s sphere and Daphne as needing to learn to be more “assertive” to gain said enlightenment, the show accidentally presents femininity as inherently passive, inferior to the assertion that is more traditionally masculine. This is something that modern period dramas often fall into. Empowered women are only empowered by attempting to transcend their femininity, to become more masculine. The bottom line isn’t to present women and femininity as equal in all ways to men and masculinity, but femininity is something reductive that must be shed to truly become equal.

Since we’re talking about Daphne I want to examine her character arc within this lens as well. Daphne is adamant that she wants a love-match. She is also very aware of the importance of presentation, as well as the importance of reputation. This is a very solid foundation, as is a way where Bridgerton taps into the complexity of the role of women in regency society in a good way. However as the show goes on this complexity seems to fade in favor of making Daphne, again I’m sorry, a “girlboss”. This is made explicit in the scene in which Daphne violates Simon’s consent, as well as the way in which this act is framed.

Now you can tell immediately from the framing of the scene in which Daphne violates Simon’s consent what this is supposed to be interpretated as. From the music to the triumphant looks on Daphne’s face, this is supposed to be a moment in which Daphne has finally gained control of her life. And yet in doing this, and in presenting this whole scene as a result of Simon’s “betrayal” – and thus something his has to take the blame for – the show is making a value judgement. Daphne can only become strong by becoming “assertive” (ie aggressive) to the point of violating someone’s consent.

The topic of rape culture is a very long and arduous one which I will not be diving into, but I do wish to point to the fact that men are supposed to be aggressive, both sexually and otherwise. Men are the ones who always “want it”, who are uncontrollable, and who are willing to be aggressive to get what they want. This toxic idea of sex and masculinity is what I felt Daphne dipped into during this scene, and instead of presenting it as horrifying or a betrayal on Daphne part, it is presented as the climax of her character arc. I believe a showrunner once said that it was imperative to the “education” of Daphne Bridgerton. Thus is Daphne’s strength no longer her determination to be happy within the sphere she has been placed in by patriarchy, but her willingness to take back her life, no matter the cost. And yes this could’ve been a message about how men are also assaulted, but that is not at all what the showrunners wanted you to get out of this scene.

Lastly I want to touch on the men in the Bridgerton universe, because the devaluation of femininity also affects men no less than it does women. All the men in the Bridgerton universe are either bad people or rakes. Name me one (1) man in the Bridgerton universe who is presented as feminine, either in appearance or personality. And no femininity is not the same as being gay, the painter is not feminine. To be a man worthy of screen time or romance in the Bridgerton universe one must be as traditionally masculine as possible, and ready to make that your defining character trait.

Now I know that this is a large romance novel issue, as someone who has read three of the Outlander books I am unfortunately aware of how romance novels fall into this derivative state. But just because something is common that doesn’t mean it is any less worthy of criticism. The argument that it’s simply being “period accurate” is also something I don’t accept. Yes the regency era was incredibly patriarchal, but that does not mean that the women within it were helpless and could only break out of that helplessness by rejecting their own femininity. Jane Austen is a classic example, but I will also point to women such as Elizabeth Gaskell, the Bronte Sisters, and George Eliot in terms of English women who were highly intelligent and worthy of acclaim despite still associating themselves with their status as women in society. For a broader historical view I’d also like to present Catherine the Great and Empress Josephine who, despite being viewed in an often very derivative manner by the men around them, rose to great prominence and power.

In the end this is a larger societal issue and not one that my post will magically fix. But I will say this: we need to stop telling women and girls that the only way to get rid of patriarchy is to reject femininity. In doing so we say that masculinity is indeed the better trait, that by repressing one’s emotions and one’s femininity one can attain equality. We also need to stop telling men that the only way to ensure their own value to be aggressive, to tap into that toxic masculinity which we spoon feed them from birth. This hurts everyone, men, women, non-binary people. It makes the world a worse place and only when we stop trying to wiggle our way out of femininity and actually acknowledge its status as equal to masculinity will we achieve this.

I believe Bridgerton wanted to do that, wanted to present the complexities and anxieties of women living in a patriarchal world and the way in which they can subvert that world to their advantage. However it falls into the same trap it seems to be attempting to get out of, and at the end of the day one is left with a sense of vapidness. Though I may like Bridgerton (so much so that I binge watched the series twice and am even considering reading the books) I think that we need to acknowledge its flaws, because only then will we be able to move forward and make media that is more enjoyable, more nuanced, and ultimately better in terms of expectations and norms.

Like I said this is a very complicated topic, but I hope I got my point across well. Thank you if you read all the way through this and I hope you have a lovely day!

#bridgerton #wow this is fucking long #I hope I explained the eloise part well it's hard to verbalize #but yeah we need to talk about pop culture's view on feminism and women's empowerment #mine