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#my most used pyro character is thoma
rubys-domain · 10 months
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finally got kazuha in the alt. i forgot it was july already so the stardust shop reset. probably wouldn't have made it otherwise. he came home at exactly 75 pity
#⇢₊˚⊹ 🩷∥ruby∥yo,ide yo !!#it's at least an improvement over my main where i got him at 80 pity#now i'm kinda torn on whether to pull on the next banner#i do want mika and thoma on the alt. i already have both on main so i'm probably just gonna skip there#i'll try pulling for eula cuz why not#i like klee she's just adorable#and i kinda want to fill my profile with an even split of cryo/pyro namecards and the color of klee's namecard is just exactly what i need#but for me her kit doesn't feel very fun to use#i seriously have no business having any interest in eula. yet here i am. having an interest in eula#but i'm not gonna be too disappointed if i don't get her. i'll pull until i get one mika and one thoma and then stop,eula or no#god i can't wait until i get to level 90 my characters on the alt#im so tired of being a scrub doing scrub damage#speaking of which. i'm not sure whether to turn my main into the pyro chong account instead of my alt#cuz i already have way more bennett consts on main. i had to buy him from the starglitter shop on the alt#but idk... i also kinda don't wanna turn my og chong into pyro chong. i want my og chong to be the cryo king he was always meant to be#not to mention just having way more characters on main in general. and because of that i kinda dont wanna c6 bennett there for flexibility#and the alt is pretty much a pyro-cryo only account anyway just with its roster so it wouldnt matter if i activated his c6 there#off-topic but. i recently realized i'm way more meta-minded than i previously thought#ik the irony of having a meta mentality while maining chongyun. the most un-meta character ever#but this one collab between branonline and zajef made me realize that playing off-meta units doesn't necessarily indicate a non-meta player#i could be remebering it slightly wrong but what i got from it is that,meta is just making the most out of the units you use#in chong's case that would be maximizing his melt capabilities. apparently that's his strongest playstyle#(i swear im working on it)#in terms of the whole meta vs non-meta thing tho. i'm kind of a double agent#for the entire time i've played this game on main my main team has been some variation of the og national#(which i know isn't meta anymore but still)#yet i also do shit like using yoimiya's burst to proc chong melts (i also use her as a dps in her own right-#-but nobody uses her burst cuz shes always put on 4pc shim so it still counts)#(i didn't intend to triple crown yoimiya but ig now i'm gonna to enable my crack usage of her burst lol)#random but imagine using physical cyno. like his normals never get any love so why not. im gonna call that my non-meta side
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electrosair · 9 months
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Husband & dad headcanons dendro + pyro ver.
english isn’t my first language, sorry for mistakes
characters: al haitham + baizhu + kaveh + tighnari + diluc + thoma
tw: there's a headcanon in which the reader is pregnant, but the rest of it is completely neutral. you can skip that one if you want and imagine something else like adopting.
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Al haitham
how does he propose to you?
As much as he 'hates' Kaveh, he would ask him for help with this. And Kaveh being as original as he is would tell him to take you to all the important places you were together and then ask you in the highest area of Sumeru City. You can thank him.
where is the wedding taking place?
I have two options, the small island of Port Ormos or The Palace of Alcazaray. They are too beautiful locations not to use at a moment like this.
where are you going on your honeymoon?
My head tells me he's the kind of guy who wants to spend your entire honeymoon with you in restaurants and at the Liyue library. Take advantage of this and go right when the Lantern Rite Festival is taking place.
children before or after marriage?
Afterwards for sure. He would want to wait to have more time for you and his children, plus have a house just for you and not have to share one with Kaveh.
how many children does he want?
Maybe 2, but quite a few years apart I would venture to say. He would be busy enough to have multiple at the same time. "Let's get some rest for a while, those nine months and the ones we have left are already taken."
how is he during your pregnancy?
He definitely takes you to fancy restaurants and out for walks whenever he can, still being the cool guy and being able to show everyone how happy he is also with his favorite person and his future baby is a yes for him.
any memorable moment with his child?
Returning home after being outside and finding Al haitham with your child sitting on his lap and pointing out the words to him as he softly pronounces them for your baby to repeat after him.
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Baizhu
how does he propose to you?
He would ask you to stay in the store during that day while he prepares everything to propose to you. A path with your favorite flowers when you leave the pharmacy and a smiling Baizhu waiting for you.
where is the wedding taking place?
On the outskirts of Qingce Village. I don't know your opinion about the scenery there, but it's beautiful, the area full of bamboo and the high mountain next to it. Any of the sites will do for him.
where are you going on your honeymoon?
Sumeru, I accept no other option. Maybe Spinedragon. But surely he would go to Sumeru with you to enjoy the new greener landscapes and he would learn a lot on the trip.
children before or after marriage?
He wouldn't care, if you have them before then it's fine with him, and if you'd rather wait until you're married Baizhu will be okay with that too.
how many children does he want?
Considering the relationship he has with Qiqi and how he cares for her, treating her like his own daughter, I feel the more the better. He is definitely good with children.
how is he during your pregnancy?
He knows exactly how to react to your every complaint, whether it's pain, emotional or a simple craving you have. He would do checkups on you and the baby from home. "Take a deep breath, I want to see if we can hear the baby's little heart now."
any memorable moment with his child?
He would make the child believe that he is drinking candy or some juice while giving him the medicine and maybe from time to time he would do it with you too. But just until the child would realize it and refuse to take it or tell you that it was medication.
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Kaveh
how does he propose to you?
Kaveh would design a building for a 'client' but in reality it's just an excuse to take you there when it's already built and ask you in the most beautiful room, clear water fountains and plants around the vividly colored walls.
where is the wedding taking place?
In Sumeru City it is the first choice. After the wedding he would like to have a small celebration at Lambad's Tavern with his favorite people as a thank you for going to the ceremony and to spend more time with you in your wedding attire. To him you look gorgeous.
where are you going on your honeymoon?
Tell him a place, he will take you there. He will let you choose since he chose the wedding venue. He will be happy to see the different architecture and enjoy spoiling you during the whole trip.
children before or after marriage?
As much as he wants to have children with you, I think he also wants to spend as much time with you as possible, so he would prefer them later. "Can we wait a little longer? I still want us to remain each other's priority."
how many children does he want?
I can imagine him being a father of 2 babies. He would give them both all the love in the world, and they would probably end up spoiled because we already know Kaveh.
how is he during your pregnancy?
You would also be spoiled by him, buying you new clothes every time your belly grew. And of course giving you whatever treats you wanted.
any memorable moment with his child?
He would buy so many clothes when you didn't have the baby in your hands yet. You would end up with clothes that wouldn't even fit on the baby. Your children would be dressed in huge clothes because they saw them in the closet and liked them too much.
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Tighnari
how does he propose to you?
I'm sure he'll take you on a walk through the rainforest, showing you plants and bird species you didn't know about and following a different route than the one you normally take so you'll be taken by surprise. I imagine a flower opening and the ring inside.
where is the wedding taking place?
At the Pardis Dhyai. Tighnari likes that place so much that I can't imagine you getting married anywhere else. He is always there when he is not at the villa and the greenhouse is beautiful.
where are you going on your honeymoon?
You may go to the desert for a few days, most likely to the oases to refresh yourselves. Then you would go to another destination, maybe he wants to go back to Mondstadt or take the opportunity of the opening of Inazuma's borders to visit it with you.
children before or after marriage?
My instinct tells me you would have them before. Maybe because I can't picture Tighnari getting married so early, you know how he is, challenging the academy and in the process also the rest of humanity.
how many children does he want?
Sorry about this but according to my google researches I'm forced to say 2 to 5. Army of mini foxes all over your house? Yes.
how is he during your pregnancy?
Home remedies with herbs that he knows will relieve any pain and colic. Mostly super protective of you when he knows that in addition to you he is taking care of your children at the same time. "Are you in pain? Come, let me massage you with this, I promise it will relieve it."
any memorable moment with his child?
He would show them every poisonous plant in the surroundings so they wouldn't go near any of them. I can also imagine him helping the older ones with the bow.
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Diluc
how does he propose to you?
He will probably give you little hints for a month until finally proposing marriage, straight and blunt that time. There would be no middle ground, either he asks you after a romantic dinner or he asks you one quiet day when you go to see him at the tavern.
where is the wedding taking place?
At the Dawn Winery for sure. Have you seen how beautiful it is on the outside? I can just imagine a wedding arch between all the vineyards and a big walkway made of wooden planks so you don't stain your wedding clothes.
where are you going on your honeymoon?
Literally anywhere you want, he has enough money left over to even take you to each of the nations for a week and spend more than a month on this trip.
children before or after marriage?
Probably after the wedding, he would want to have everything secured before finally having children with you.
how many children does he want?
Between 1 and 2 the perfect amount for him, 1 better than 2 if you ask him. But if you want a lot I would say 3 is all he can give you (and bear).
how is he during your pregnancy?
He would always keep an eye on you just in case you do something he considers bad for you or the baby. Normally he would give you a lot of freedom but if he feels it like necessary he will entrust one of the maids to take care of you.
any memorable moment with his child?
The day he caught your 3-year-old child about to drink a bottle of wine he had reserved for you and him. You certainly never saw another bottle in some unlocked place again. "Dear, are you finished with that? I'm going to put it back in the cabinet."
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Thoma
how does he propose to you?
He would ask Ayaka or Ayato for help, all super planned and probably on some important Inazuma holiday or on some important date in your relationship. At night and with a romantic atmosphere, he would get down on one knee 100%.
where is the wedding taking place?
Thoma is originally from mondstadt so I like to imagine that he would take you there for the ceremony and meet his family.
where are you going on your honeymoon?
Mondstadt, Mondstadt, Mondstadt. He would stay there with you and even introduce you to cousins he didn't even know he had. He would probably take you to see everything, Dragonspine included.
children before or after marriage?
I feel like he would prefer to have them after the wedding but really wouldn't mind if for whatever reason it ends up being before.
how many children does he want?
He would take your opinion very seriously, but have you seen him? I mean, at the very least he would want 3, maximum he doesn't have (my best friend told me that up to 30-).
how is he during your pregnancy?
If he normally does all the household chores, while you are pregnant with his children he won't let you touch even a simple mop. "You're already busy taking care of our baby 24 hours a day, leave the rest to me."
any memorable moment with his child?
The whole family got into the kitchen, your children wearing little chef's hats and aprons while Thoma gave them instructions on how to make 'the best surprise birthday cake for mommy/daddy/term you use'.
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Them reacting to reader using their vision in weird ways
Characters: Ayaka / Furina x gn!reader (separate)
warnings: none
a/n: When I updated my masterlist yesterday, I noticed that I hadn’t written for Ayaka in a long time, so I decided to use my 3 brain cells and think of something to write for her. Why is Furina here as well? Easy, since I love her and want to dig myself into an even deeper hole for when it inevitably turns out I got her whole personality wrong once Fontaine comes out in a few days.
Anyway, hope you enjoy!
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Ayaka
Crossing paths with you while walking around the Kamisato Estate was as common as seeing a bird fly over the horizon. You were everywhere, from filling out paperwork in the garden, running errands for her brother or sneaking off to pet whatever pet you had laid eyes on to rushing past everyone to fetch Thoma before he could waste more of his time trying to fulfill one of Ayato’s impossible assignments. And although you seemed to be in a hurry most of the time, you always made sure to stop and chat with Ayaka whenever she passed you.
Your conversations were brief, but that didn’t mean that the young Kamisato didn’t appreciate them, making sure to keep an eye out for you whenever she could, so when she finally spotted you while talking to another resident of the estate, her eyes immediately began following you, not wanting to lose track of you before she had the opportunity to at least greet you. Something that had to wait until her current conversation was over.
Your face was as red as it could be, not that she held it against you. It was a scorching hot day and Ayaka was lucky enough to have her fan with her whenever she felt it became too unbearable. You however, having both of your hands full with paperwork you were presumably carrying to her brother’s office, weren’t so lucky. But just as she thought about offering you her fan, you carefully put your chin on top of the papers, pressing them between it and your right hand before quickly grabbing your anemo vision with the other and creating a wind as an impromptu fan.
“Miss Kamisato?”, her conversation partner called out her name in a worried manner, probably noticing her space out when she failed to answer a question, causing Ayaka to snap back to reality as a small blush formed on her cheeks, quickly apologizing. Luckily, the other person didn’t seem to care too much, asking the question again.
“So, about your order…” However, their voice quickly faded into the background as her attention once again shifted towards you, your previous stunt seemingly having caused a few papers to fall to the ground, leading to you silently staring at them, probably thinking about what to do next. 
Instead of bending down and picking them up however, you once again used your vision to create a breeze that caused them to fly just high enough for you to catch them without having to move an extra muscle, smiling to yourself as you put them back on top of the other papers before your gaze met hers.
Before Ayaka knew it, you were waving and smiling at her, your vision still in hand , and before she managed to stop herself, she was waving back, only to be dragged back to the present once again when she saw her conversation partners confused look, causing her face to grow even redder than last time, especially when she heard a snicker escape your mouth.
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Furina
Furina had hoped for a million different things to spice these mind bogglingly boring days up, a sudden mysterious criminal causing chaos while evading police and setting off an intriguing investigation, a comet filled with alien lifeforms crashing into the surrounding area, a judge pronouncing a word embarrassingly wrong… ANYTHING.
So when she noticed a person throwing their pyro vision into a pot of water to heat it, she couldn’t help but let out a small chuckle, continuing to watch them with rising interest as it became increasingly clear the water had gotten too hot for the vision to be fished out, her smile only growing larger with each bubble that rose to the water's surface.
“You need something or are you just here to watch and smile?”, you eventually asked as you turned your head towards her, your face portraying a miffed expression, one bringing her even more amusement. Meeting a stand owner that was accidentally more entertaining than most shows she visited in the last couple of weeks wasn’t exactly on her bingo sheet for that day, but she definitely wasn’t complaining.
“No, I’m just watching”, she stated, not even attempting to hide her amusement. Only for you to look back down at the pot with an increasingly worried expression.
“You got a cryo vision or something that I could throw in to cool it?”
Your question earned you nothing but a deadpan expression, only for the silence between the two of you to suddenly cause it to shatter within an instance, Furina breaking out in laughter as it became increasingly clear that you were being serious, eventually ending up in her having to wipe away her tears, stopping her laugh several times to look at you with a face nearly begging you to say you were joking before continuing even more uncontrollably.
“If you intend on continuing to laugh instead of helping, then please go away”, you eventually stated, your face withholding any emotions as you stared at her, only for her to finally calm down enough to speak.
“Just pour out the water”, she managed to say between her laughs, causing you to shake your head.
“Great, and where do I quickly get new water from then?”, you asked sarcastically.
“Hello? You’re talking to the Hydro Archon here, water should be the least of your concerns”, she wheezed. Only to immediately stop when she heard a laugh coming from you, her expression darkening as it was your turn to laugh at her.
“Yeah right, good one. Let me help you find your parents, I’m sure they must start to get worried about you”, you laughed and laughed until you buckled over holding your stomach, not able to stop for even a second.
It took Furina all of her willpower not to take the boiling pot and pour it over you, the only thing stopping her being the knowledge that doing so would rob her of one of the few entertaining people in her country.
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hiraya-rawr · 2 years
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When you're on your period
synopsis !! them on your blood week
note 01 !! writing this half drunk? ish will edits later
note 02 !! I tried editing it a bit but turns out, half drunk me can actually write pretty well!
characters !! diluc, kaeya, childe, zhongli, thoma
cw !! stereotypical period talk, afab reader
Diluc
Despite growing up in an all male household, I'm pretty sure Adeline and the other maids force fed him all he needed to know about how to treat a lady right on her period.
Not to be stereotypical, but he knows better than to be a spoiled brat around his childhood nannies when they were on their red weeks. That would've earned him an ear pinch and Crepus would've sided with the maids as well.
At least their efforts paid in full. Now they have the perfect gentleman and ideal bachelor for a master, except that he's a little antisocial...
Luckily, he somehow got you! Now he's in the early stages of your relationship and you're experiencing a particularly terrible period day.
We all know he's a walking heater. Just grab his big hand and place it over your abdomen! Voila! A heating pad.
It would be cute if you do it randomly too, like out in the day or in the tavern when your cramps hit and you just need a hot compress. He'll get a little flustered and confused until he realizes 'oh. i should activate my pyro.'
"Can I... take my hand back now? I have a bartending shift..."
"No."
Overall, man is happy to be a pyro allogene if it proves to be useful for you. Pyro can be so destructive, but for you to seek its comfort is so <3
On the occasion that he is clueless, though, he'd rush to Adeline for some advice, only to be crowded around by maids bombarding him with information on how to treat you.
Just imagine Diluc sitting in the kitchen surrounded by young maids and he's trying to mentally list everything but archons, they're lowkey intimidating him like a kid cornered by bullies — what are pad sizes and how is he supposed to know whether you need cold food or hot food?
Couldn't decide on a chocolate you like so he buys off two of every flavor.
Same goes with every other craving you have. If you so look at something, he buys it to appease you.
Kaeya
Like Diluc, he grew up being taught by the maids but as an adult, he has a more hands-on experience with people on their red days.
Most of his acquaintances in the knights order are women after all; Jean, Lisa, Amber, Eula... He's learned to help them through their bad days, even filling in their roles when the cramps get too much!
Despite that, I think his most reliable rule when dealing with periods would be to let you rest. Maybe because it's what he tells the knights under him whenever they ask to be excused.
"Oh? Dysmenorrhea? Head to the infirmary for some rest, you're excused for the day."
He'll buy you take out after a long day though! It'll be your favorite too.
He also likes slipping in bed to cuddle, hands gentle massaging any sore muscles with a gentle cool temperature.
If you're experiencing mood swings, he's the type to go along with you.
Oh? You're crying because... the cake he brought you is too cute? Alright... Kaeya understands. He nods along and agrees with you.
Childe
To my knowledge, he's the middle child with two sisters so he definitely knows what he's doing. Although he isn't home as often, his mama taught him well!
Like Kaeya, he probably also has his fair share of agents excusing themselves over their period or cramps.
Unlike Kaeya though, he doesn't rely on "go and rest" as the ultimatum. Childe treats you more like a child on your period, coddling uou and making sure you can handle yourself.
You have to reassure him that you're not exactly a sick kid 🤨 like... you can feed yourself. it's fine.
Probably tries to entertain you, "You can play with this toy while waiting for dinner. Or would you like to read a book instead?"
"Childe... I'm on my period, not regressing."
Childe would be the type to cook a great meal from scratch, most of it being sick people food like chicken soup (again, treating you like a little sibling).
Just allow yourself to be coddled like a child, being a big brother figure is his expertise I guess.
Zhongli
Honestly one of the best in dealing with you on your period. From your mood swings to your cramps, he's got it all covered.
Uses his excellent memory to predict your next period better than you can. Sometimes, you get surprised he's showing up with chocolates or a hot meal not knowing it's almost your period already.
Knows all the best tea and can personally make dysmenorrhea medicine from scratch. He has this little herb garden for you too!
He's amazing but modern period practices are kind of lost on him. Please, Liyue has come so far when it comes to personal care, back then, people used clean rags.
There are pad sizes and weights now? Cottony soft? Wings? Dry pads? Disposables? He's a little worried and tries to choose the safest option to his best knowledge.
Probably asks the store clerk or a nearby lady just to be sure he's got the right one for you.
Period shopping isn't his forte, but once he's got the grasp of it, expect him to show up every start of your period with everything you need! (paid by someone else, of course)
He has the tendency to treat you like a sick child as well. Maybe because of how fragile and weak mortals seem to him.
Thoma
He's an amazing housekeeper and caretaker, but he probably doesn't have a lot of personal experience dealing with periods.
I can imagine him learning to deal with Ayaka's red days first. There are usually maids for that, but sometimes the responsibility falls on him as a dear friend!
Back then, Thoma wasn't as aware but when people started welcoming him more as a foreigner, I can definitely see the other houseworkers talking kitchen gossip with him about their periods. He's just so polite and understanding about the topic, their gossip turns to advice giving when he genuinely asks for tips!
Like Diluc, he's your portable hot compress. Just grab his hand on a particularly bad day to feel warmth!
Also like Diluc, he gets crowded by the housewives and young maids telling him everything he needs to know if he ever asks for help.
Rather than caring for you though, I think he just continues to act like a house maid.
Especially if he's in your house; he'll cook and clean for you even though you're reminding him that it's just a bad cramp day.
Thoma cooks for you. I think this one's obvious.
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as someone who gets rly bad cramps, I may or may not make a more comprehensive fic about them caring for particularly bad dysmenorrhea
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syre-stane16 · 2 months
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DOES THE PYRO VISON HOLDERES DESERVE THEIR ELEMENT?
PYRO
Ye, so Pyro is associated with war in Genshin. Why? Wecause war ravages the land and it kills everything its touches. A heavily destructive force, the element is also related with bad temperaments and rage.
Pyro's positive qualities is its warmth, light and energy.
It can be used to represent love, courage, strength and passion perhaps even ambition.
Now, I am bad at explaining the way I feel a character would represent the love aspect. But basically big positive feelings towards a select few or the entire world. You get me?
Let's begin.
AMBER
Amber is a warm and friendly character but so is most of the cast, so I won't call it out unless a character's warmth is significant enough to do so.
She's energetic, passionate and courageous.
KLEE
BOMB
Also, she a very energetic and passionate child. Klee is also considered the strongest of the knights of Favonius. Also the destruction aspect.
LIGHT
WARM,FUZZY SWEETHEART.
Guys she would love so hard oh my gods. Family, friends, random strangers. It's hard not to adore her and she just loves. I feel so upset about characters that love, like why do we deserve you. Why do we deserve your love. We are horrible, HORRIBLE people.
DILUC
His vision burned out after Crepus died. To compensate for this, Diluc used his father's delusion whilst he hunted down the Fatui. That man went on a rampage and he was exiled from Snezhnaya. So.. rage and destruction.
There's also the case that he lashed out at Kaeya and attacked his brother when he told Diluc about his connections to the Abyss Order allowing Kaeya to gain his vision.
Diluc's vision was rekindled of course, but it was interesting that his passion died the night his father did. The man still holds his dedication to justice.
Power.
Courage.
Also, he and Kaeya have a fire/ice kinda deal going on. I think Diluc and Kaeya deserve to get more story quests, like there is so much more we need to know about those two.
I can't really tell anywhere from the game, the comic or anything about what his relationship with Kaeya used to be, and how badly it broke. I feel that they both want to rekindle their relationship but aren't sure if the other wants to.
Even then, I feel like Diluc also falls int the love aspect. He got banned from a REGION because of what he did after they took his father away from him. His relationship with Kaeya is messy but you KNOW that man has a LOT of feelings.
And that may just be why I think he works with the love factor. His actions gives us an idea of how large and heavy his emotions are , you guys get me, right?
XIANGLING
Let's be honest, her dedication to the art of cooking already explains it. Also she's a chef.
XINYAN
Passionate of course, she's really friendly as well and she has a fiery personality.
Courage in a way. Imagine going onto a stage time and tome again and despite your audience constantly throwing tomatoes at you, you keep coming back to perform what you love.
HU TAO
Energetic.
She also has an interesting relationship with death. She believes that death is a natural part of life and feels that trying to prolong it is meaningless. Hu Tao embraces death.
Also she's a funeral parlour director. Cremation.
I adore how she's associated with butterflies, a symbol of death and change.
YANFEI
You would expect someone who works with law to be a hydro user wouldn't you.
Oh well, Yanfei is very passionate about the law. Like damg.
Also. Fun-fact: She finds Fontaine 's laws too difficult. Which is understandable.
THOMA
I'm not a ThomaTo shipper, but he definitely loves the Kamisato siblings. They are like a family to him and he is extremely loyal to them.
Thoma is a very friendly character and hardworking. He's also protective of the Kamisato siblings. idk guys, he's just one of those characters that you just know loves with all their heart.
YOIMIYA
FIREWORKS
passionate about fire works
friendly
DEHYA
She's from the desert.
She's strong.
Destruction.
Courage.
Her vision came to her at a low point making it a light at the end of her tunnel .
LYNEY
He is passionate about magic. He's the extrovert of the hearth siblings. He shares an element with Arlecchino, which may hint to them having a closer bond.
Light.
Courage.
The terms 'smoke and mirrors' is used when referring to a magician's tricks.
I'm gonna say a case can be made with love, for his siblings, 'Father' and for the magician that trained him and Lynnette. This boy rarely leaves his sister's side for long periods of time. Also he loves the traveller I don't make the rules you gays can't change my mind.
MOVING ON
CHEVREUSE
Passion
GUN
Courage
GAMING
His name is FIRE. He's passionate about his art. He's friendly. REALLY friendly and courage works too. His animations are LIT.
What more do you want?
CONCLUSION
Passion seems to be the most common trait amongst these fiery little guys.
Cryo next and I promise you I will gush about Kaeya and his beautiful face .
Bye!
Edi: i forgot Yoimiya.
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m1d-45 · 1 year
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Yo, mid, i know its very late for me and i just am trying to sleep while its fucking COLD, i had a thought jolt me awake from my dozing.
How hot do pyro's run? I do know that some people CANON it to be true that pyro users have high body heat, but is it like africa versus the northpole or something like that?
Cuz i currently desire a personal heater snugglebug.
Goodnight.
-🥘Stew
warmth
a/n: could be read as sagau, could be taken as just regular genshin. this kinda devolved from the ask but… eh? only diluc and thoma are ‘x reader’s, the others are mostly character studies.
word count: 2.1k
-> warnings: n/a! minor spoilers for character lore, i suppose? xinyan may be slightly ooc? mentioned xingqiu x chongyun in hu taos part?
-> gn reader! (you/yours)
characters: diluc, bennett, klee, amber, xinyan, xiangling, yanfei, hu tao, yoimiya, thoma, in that order :) the traveller is mentioned but isn’t specified (they/them, no names)
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mmm it honestly depends on your opinion, but i personally am pretty guilty of imagining myself a diluc to hold onto when i’m cold, so i’d say there’s at least a bit of a difference.
i heard from the first golden apple archipelago event that diluc apparently melted kaeya’s icebridge (citation needed), so that pretty much confirms that a significant level of difference is present between pyro users and the general public. however, it was still summer and assuming diluc was still wearing his giant coat, they must be at least vaguely immune to overheating/possess some sort of control over it. all this to say that at the bare minimum, diluc wouldn’t mind holding you close during a chilly winter. the winery is prone to chilly hallways, just due to its size, and he stays up late anyway. please, don’t be afraid to go knocking on his door: chances are he’s awake and more than willing to let you in. despite being a pyro wielder, his blankets are large and thick, carrying enough heat to keep you warm while he wraps up his paperwork. you don’t have to stay awake with him if you don’t wish; the sight of you tucked away within his bed is one he wishes to memorize.
i imagine bennett’s high heat has definitely saved him from getting sick when his adventure is ruined by rain (again), keeping him from ever being at risk despite the fact that his clothes are soaked and the path he’s trudging through is muddy. he’s well used to it, but it doesn’t stop his dads from chastising him whenever he returns, directing him towards his room and one of the many, many spare sets of clothing he had. he dries off quickly after showers, his clothes never sticking, and sometimes when his adventure ended well he’ll be glowing, embers in his eyes as he excitedly tells you about it, uncaring of the way some of the dry grass caught in his hair begins to spark. for your sake and his, bring him inside and let him talk to you after you remove the tinder.
klee, younger, likely has a lesser degree of control over her vision. she’s probably prone to hiking up a few degrees when she’s excited, and is often found in albedo’s camp at dragonspine simply due to the fact that she both can easily re-light his fire when the winds blow too hard and he knows she won’t get sick. he sits on his stool, watching his experiment and listening intently to her talk about gunpowder. when snow washes in and puts out the measly store of wood collected in the middle of his lab, it barely registers before she’s collected pyro in her palms and shot it neatly to the center of the pile. any moisture vaporizes, the flames licking higher than they normally would.
amber has a better control over her vision than most would expect from somebody so young. her vision hangs off her belt and only barely glows a bit brighter when speaking about the knights, her gloves waving animatedly as she tells some tale of the cavalry captain’s newest scheme. he comes up, hearing all gossip in the city and doubly so that which pertains to him, but even the hiss of cryo doesn’t dampen her emotions. she ignores the hand he puts on her shoulder and simply puts hers on her hips, pretending he isn’t there and continuing about how it’s so irresponsible of him to continue such behavior. he laughs, telling her it’s rude to be so cold, but the way the inside of her gloves grow warm says otherwise. it’s invisible to most, dampened by leather and the many guards of an archer’s arms, but anybody that looks can tell you for certain that the brightest fires in the city are lit by an outrider’s glow, provided only that you ask about her recent expedition.
xinyan is well aware of her loud nature, and learned the hard way not to let it get out of control. pyrotechnics are a large part of her shows, but it took her a while to get there. she loves rock and roll, and performing gives her so much energy- she played barely a day after she received her vision, when her control was weak and her body was still adapting to the change, and the guitar she played then on no longer works now. five dots singe the area around the strings, a large patch where her palm rested sunken into the wood. if you ask about it, she’ll wave you off shyly, unwilling to tell you about how she had to wear heat sinks in a pair of special gloves for a few months. still, just to be certain, she bought a bottle of heat-resistant sealant to brush over her current guitar for her tours. she loves music, loves her shows and doing what she does, and she’s much better at controlling her vision now, but… it’s better safe than sorry, right?
xiangling, similar to bennett, has been saved many times by her heightened body temperature. turns out, it gets incredibly dangerous climbing the spires of liyue since the wind can turn your fingers cold and creaky, making it deadly to try and climb, but she’s never run into that problem. she moves with ease, unfettered by the chill, her sheer enthusiasm seeping into the stone beneath her. when she travelled to mondstat, she passed by a camp near the base of dragonspine and overheard a peculiar recipe, one that required a special kind of ‘chilled meat’. the chef seemed nervous to give her the location, due simply to her clothing, but she set off anyway. needless to say, dragonspine is colder than liyue, and the traveller found her and guoba hunched by a campfire, clearly shivering. they led her off a mountain and with the promise to never return without a proper team (or warmer clothes), they handed her some chilled meat from their inventory. after a bit of further pressing, they taught her how to make goulash. she took excellent notes.
as a lawyer, the last thing yanfei needs is to be hot-headed. the law is slippery, always twisting from her hands, and the ability to grit one’s teeth and stand again after it swipes beneath their feet is one needed in the world of legal advice. ningguang can’t count the amount of times she’s received a letter from her detailing the most recent loophole she’s found, the paper stained with ash around the edges. at first she thought it unprofessional, but after being stopped on the street and quite frankly chastised due to the slow response time when such a matter as the law was concerned…. she understood a little more. her next letter was responded to promptly, and yanfei’s gratitude showed in court, citing one of the tianquan’s letters as proof that a law was changed prior to a merchant’s new policy, not after. as a half-adepti, more power runs through her than most, and she often grows too warm to think in her office. she has measures to counteract this, such as traveling to deal with cases, allowing the wind to wick away her frustration, or simply wearing cooler clothes during the summer. madam ping was the one to suggest the latter, and she lives every day grateful. still, as they share a cup of tea as yanfei rants about a civil case she’s been assigned, yanfei’s mug stays warmer than ping’s for nearly the entire time. thankfully, she prefers her drinks hot anyway, and green tea has always helped take the edge off her irritation.
hu tao is many things, but emotional is not one of them. being a funeral director requires a certain level of coldness to it, as to not let the many deaths a day affect you, and she handles her role quite well. she carries enough respect that her voice is somber when speaking to the families of the deceased, yet doesn’t allow the constant gloom to affect her. perhaps it’s her sense of humor, allowing her to brush it off a bit easier, or perhaps it’s the fact that it’s hard to feel sad when xingqiu is describing his latest escapade with chongyun. the latter is at wanmin, waiting for his popsicles, and hu tao listens with bubbly glee to their most recent tale. it’s funny, how oblivious chongyun can be, and as they sit and swing their legs across the street, the stone beneath her feels less and less warm. they share, they banter, they talk about poetry and all things literary. when their hands knock together xingqiu winces slightly at the heat of her rings, but cools his hand easily enough with a bit of hydro. when chongyun returns, xingqiu takes the small treat he offers her, unwilling to risk him getting singed. chongyun recites what xiangling told him to about her newest creation, and hu tao stifles a grin. the edges of the small napkin begin to darken, but she hardly notices. focused on the slight glaze in xingqiu’s eyes, the funeral director laughs.
working with fireworks with a pyro vision is a risky adventure. yoimiya, who was incredibly cautious about such things and only ever used her vision to light fireworks at first, rarely ever runs into this risk, but it’s on her mind. as the queen of the summer festival—a title that never fails to bring heat to her cheeks, should you mention it—its her responsibility to keep up and maintain the same level of quality year after year, and she is intent on delivering. still, she’s not immune to problems associated with a vision like hers. the small building of naganohara fireworks is one with a rich history, gunpowder and dye embedded between the floorboards, but it doesn’t have the best ventilation. it’s by design, as a stray breeze can ruin a fragile firework, but sometimes she wishes she could have a fan. she loves creating them, enthusiasm sparking whenever she gushes to her father about her latest idea, but when the summer gets hot and the room gets hotter, even one sleeve of a kimono feels like too many. don’t get her wrong, the process of barely singeing a dye so it crackles instead of pops is one far easier with a vision, but when the time finally comes to sit back and let sparks fly, she doesn’t hang around to watch the fuses get lit. instead, she moves somewhere cooler, letting the night breeze cool off her excitement, sitting cross-legged on chilly grass. when the fireworks start and the sky lights up, youmiya glows along with them.
a housekeeper does a lot of things, but starting fires is not typically one of them. both ayato and ayaka prefer cooler weather, the former having the ability to mostly self-regulate, and thoma’s vision mostly went unused. other than occasionally lighting the fire at shimura’s or one of the other food stalls he stopped at, thoma’s days were quiet, free of battle. he was simply a housekeeper, and though he occasionally misjudged the weather and gave ayaka a false impression, they both quickly learned to seek a second opinion. the same was with you. quiet days, mornings spent in a soft sort of haze as he woke up before the sun even on his days off. he didn’t mind, turning to brush away some hairs from your face, but you leaned into his palm, shifting closer. he smiled, one that dissipated when he noticed the goosebumps down your arm, leading beneath the thin sheets. he was confused for a moment, as the room felt fine to him, but he quickly remembered that it wouldn’t be the same to you. with a murmured apology and an arm around your waist, thoma made a mental note to bring thicker blankets for you from the closet. winter was coming and evidently early, and the last thing he wanted was for you to be cold. still, that was a problem for later, for when your skin didn’t warm under his and when the sun was further overhead.
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What a normal day with the Genshin boys would be like
Characters: Bennet, Tartaglia, Diluc, Gorou, Itto, Kaeya, Razor, Thoma, Xiao, Venti, Zhongli
A/n: I've been thinking about separating these kind of headcanons in different parts, since they're always very very long. What do you guys think, do you prefer reading them in one post, or different parts? :)
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Bennett
"Benny's adventure team! Going out for a stroll."
The team only consists of you and Bennett to be honest..
The mornings are peaceful, whenever he's still asleep. You prepare breakfast for the two of you
The moment he comes in the kitchen, there's this eerie presence around him.. But you try ignoring it, knowing it's probably his bad luck
Experienced with these situations, you place his plate on the table.. Avoiding him taking it from you.. Since he manages to ALWAYS drop the plates.. But that's just his bad luck. Again.
Throughout the day the two of you explore around a bit.. Finding chests, beating up Hilichurls..
The fact that when you open chests you receive all the goodies like weapons and mora, and when he opens chest he'll only find vegetables is literally SO weird.. Like how?!?!
You manage to calm him down when he is throwing around the 60th chest he opened, filled with nothing but a single radish.
"Its just so.. Unfair!"
He's used to this, and believe me.. He's very happy for you that you get all the good stuff, but at some rate his patience runs out
So the two of you do something else, like beating up Hypostates.. Except the Pyro one. I feel like he'll burst into tears when he realizes his attacks don't do anything..
The two of you return to Mondstadt, and lucky enough you have made reservations!!! Or you cook something again, but the Good Hunter's food smelled really good when the two of you walked by..~
Will tell you about all his troubles and thoughts
Will also thank you for having so much patience with him and that he really appreciates to finally have someone at his side who doesn't leave him!!
Well, at least you haven't been struck by lightning yet.. Soo, it's all fine. (Even if you'd get struck, you made a promise you would stay with him..)
After you are home, you take care of his wounds and kisses the bandaged places
Tells you that he loves you for the 400th time that day..
The two of you will always be tired as heck when you return from your adventures..  So, you fall asleep on his chest almost immediately when the two of you lay on a couch or a bed..
Tartaglia
Even if he doesn't have time for his poor brother Teucer, he will force a spot in his agenda for you
He's a very very busy man, and you know that to be honest.. So you will try to bother him as less as you can
But  he'll always complain about you not bothering him.. He loves it when you're acting like you're annoyed for some reason.
"Eehh.. (Y/n), aren't you missing my love and affection?!"
You will stay by his side to help him out whenever you can, even though he tells you it's dangerous work he performs.
You insist, since you're a "fighter" (Your words, not his..)
He will carry out his tasks while protecting you... And damn he does a fine job at that..
Whenever he pushes himself over his limit, you're the one that carries him back to Liyue Harbor to visit a doctor from the Fatui..
When its late, will give you a bag of money to spend on food, clothing,  everything.
You said you refused to take the money.. Which he answered "You will~" on.
So you placed the bag on a place he wouldn't look, only to return it after you bought your groceries to prepare a meal.. And some other clothes you like
While you are on the market, done with everything.. You grasp your wallet out of your bag.. Only to find a bag of money.
"How did he-?"
Well seems like whenever you try to hand it back, he somehow manages to sneak it into your bag without you noticing it?!
Most of the time you're back home earlier than him, so you will already start preparing diner.
You wont notice he has been looking at you for a minute or 3, looking so beautiful while doing the very thing you're good at.
Will press a kiss on your cheek, followed by a kiss in the neck.. And than he'll hand you over a present.. Because this man has an "I need to give (Y/n) a present. Everyday." Mindset. AND ITS CUTE.
Will help you finish cooking, but I feel like he doesn't know how to cook... He'll just go with the flow~
When the two of you are done, you'll either go to bed or look at the stars outside..  Lying on the grass. He'll embrace you and cuddle with you
He'll tell you about Snezhnaya and his family..  How dear they are to him and how he actually hates working for the Fatui.
You always try to stay awake, but most of the time it'll be late in the night.. So you drift off to sleep.
Whenever he sees this, he'll carry you to bed while he thinks about his day, telling you how beautiful you are and how happy he is to have you..
The two of you lay in bed, he pulls you close and also he eventually falls asleep
Diluc
He wakes up early in the morning.. Sadly enough.
When you wake up, he's always gone already
Sometimes he accidentally wakes you up whenever he's crawling out of bed.. Than you embrace him once more before letting him go..
He'll always press a kiss on your cheek, awake or asleep and will never miss a day.
You have a habit of visiting him at work.. And he loves it.
Even though he's busy, he'll find a way to chat with you.. For example, telling you to sit at the bar instead of a table..~
Since you've been missing him quite frequently, you decided you would help him in the Dawn Winery with paperwork and stuff every evening. This way the two of you could be together some more
Will take you out for diner, that's one of the things that he won't forgot to do for you.. He has to do at least one thing to treat you like his king/queen
Will apologize sometimes for his absence..
"(Y/n).. My love, I'm so sorry for never being by your side that much.. Even though I wished for a better situation, I cannot change this fate.."
You always tell him not to worry and that you understand it. He's a busy man, no possibility in denying that..?
After the two of you are done in the evening, sorted out all the paperwork and filed everything neatly, the two of you head home.. Sometimes you hold his hand, sometimes you don’t. But you surely know you missed his touch.
The two of you have such deep conversations when walking home.. Like, every day you discover some tragic backstory about him and Kaeya, or he'll tell you how he's really feeling.. And how much you cheer him up when he's down..
Arriving at your house, the two of you will head straight to bed
Not prepared for the next morning of him leaving early, having no one to rest your head on.. You hug him tight, hoping that one day he would still be laying there the next morning..
Gorou
"General Gorou of the Watatsumi Island resistance, ready and waiting!"
Every single morning he'll practice his speeches in the mirror when he wakes up..
Asking you, you were awake for quite a while by the way, how his speeches sound..
You'll be extremely honest, his words are never off.. So there's no need to fine tune them anymore
Will cuddle with you for a bit before dressing up to go and fight off the Shogun's army.
You actually help him prepare himself, taking care of his extremely fluffy tail, combing through his hair, giving his ears a rub, pampering his face with kisses when he whines because you touched his ears-
You'll quickly prepare breakfast for him, receiving kisses every time he passes you to get something.. And let me tell you, he passed you like six times this morning because he kept on forgetting his weaponry and equipment--
One more kiss before he leaves
"Be sweet while I'm gone (Y/n)! I'll be back home in an eyeblink!"
You know he's well trained, but you keep on worrying yourself sick.. What if something happens to him..?
Once you hear the war is over, your heart jumps around with joy..!
You literally rushed to their camp, completely soaked because of the rain and hugged Gorou tight- He will never EVER forget this moment..
After his victory, he still has to deal with Fatui and stuff.. But he will have more time for you :>
I feel like he'd love to bake with you, lazy cuddles are always a win, and train in your garden, and you'll just be one floor higher, leaning on the window sill and observing him running around and shooting down targets with a smile on your face
The days will always end with you wrapping your arms around his waist and requesting some cuddles and eating the snacks you made in the afternoon… Which he can't refuse..
Itto
Doing stupid stuff with Itto is an absolute no go-
But somehow he still convinces you to do that stuff that'll get the two of you in trouble
"(Y/nnn)!! My baby, it's the flow ya know.. The Arataki gang's flow..?? You get-what-I-mean-mean-what-I-say-you-know?!"
"You'll get the two of us in trouble.."
You and Kuki try to get Itto out of trouble whenever he did something very very unwise..
Since you're one of the few who can cook, you always prepare lunch instead of STEALING.  H M.
You have a habit of poking his beefy chest when talking, lecturing or teasing him..  But it's just as if he doesn't feel ANYTHING, or he just doesn't mind.
After lunch, Itto would most likely excuse himself to hang out with you alone.. Telling the rest of the men + Kuki that the two of you will be back later.
Itto will tell you about all his crazy plans he has in store, you just listen and shake your head in disappointment..  Not even because of the idea behind the plan, PURELY because he hasn't thought it through good enough..
"At least make sure you won't get caught.. Ugh."
Will laugh it off and wrap an arm around your shoulder
"Ah! (Y/n).. My cute little (Y/n).. You don't need to fret, I'm always careful!"
Proceeds to fail a few days later when executing the mission, you and Kuki have to bail him out of jail-
He will most likely sob about it at night, balled up and laying against you.. Apologizing for being a bad boyfriend ..
You'll comfort him like always, admitting he's an idiot.. But your idiot. :)
This will cheer him up LOADS, like INSTANTLY. So he'll turn the roles around, and now you're the one laying on his chest
Will hug you tight, like a bear hug!! And repeat to you thousands of times that he loves you.
Kaeya
Your life feels like a badly written fanfic with too much cheesiness when you're around this man..
He's so romantic- and such a tease.
The day starts with him waking up, seeing that you threw one leg over both of his, your arm over his chest and you just clinging onto his body for your dear life.. He'll just caress your cheek gently and chuckle
He'll wait till you wake up before he will start moving. Unless you will sleep till like, 12:00.. since he has his duties as a Knight of Favonius..
When you wake up, the first thing you will hear is a "Goodmorning starshine.. Hope the night treated you well~?".. Followed by a soft kiss on the forehead.
With that Kaeya will stand up, stretch and prepare himself for the day
"Hmm, are you waiting for me to come back in bed? I won't hesitate if you'd ask me for a quick round two..?"
Will leave you embarrassed- Like, always.. This man makes your heart beat like, crazy..
Will forget his lunch on purpose so that you will pass the headquarters to bring it to him, and to think this will always happen..
Whenever you straddle into the headquarters, you won't even ask your way around.. Kaeya will always be in his office,  except when he has commissions..
"Hmm, without a knock my dear (Y/n) just enters my office.. Should I be honored or..?"
You'll give him an eyeroll and hand him over his lunch.. The exact moment you are close to him, he'll pull you by the hand and make you sit on his lap
Since the door is closed, he doesn't worry about getting caught slacking off.. Or making out with you
Even if the door is open he'll quickly cover your face with kisses
Whenever he's out for a commission you'll wait for him to return, looking around in his stuff.. Since he gave you permission to do that, knowing you're curious
He'll always return when you least expect it and when your guard is at its lowest point
"Oh? You're snooping around my dear (Y/n)..? Are you searching something that reminds you of me? How cute.. Well, I'm here already.. ~"
Razor
This guy's day are decided in three things:
Sleep. Hunt. Socializing a bit.
In the morning you'll try your best to come to Wolvendom everyday, but combining your busy life being a knight and visiting him has formed a challenge for you
Whenever you do come, he'll act like a hella happy dog..
He'll lowkey be clingy and very overprotective.. Like, whenever a boar runs your way, his reflexes will immediately take you into his arms.. Or he'll kill the boar with one easy strike. But the first option is more romantic :)
Staring at the clouds and telling you what they remind him of is one of his favorite things to do in the afternoon.. And the fact that the two of you will be laying close to each other, maybe holding hands.. Or you just against his body, hugging him tight. All those small things make him appreciate his day a bit more.
He will cook for you, definitely.  If it's lunch or diner, whenever you are there.. He'll make you something delicious
On your request he adds veggies, even though he despises them..
"Green is bad.. if you eat green.. then I'll eat you."
You literally SPAT out all your food instantly, he was so confused about this tho.. Poor guy, thinking his cooking was bad..? He blamed the greens!! >:|
You actually never met his Lupical family, which saddens you. You understand that his Wolfpack could possibly be a but skeptical about humans, but.. Was that really that necessary with you being his S/O?
Will make you diner, afterwards he'll give you loads of snuggles as the two of you will lay on the soft green grass.
You will always fall asleep in his arms, and he'll carry you back to your house in Mondstadt without a struggle..
Since its late at night, nobody will actually notice him sneaking into your house through the window, walking up one floor and placing you on your bed
Will gently bump his forehead against yours, followed by an Eskimo kiss and will take his leave..
Hopes that you'll be back early again the next day~
Thoma
Most of the time he'll be found in the Kamisato residence.. Where he'll simply carry out his duties
Has asked Ayato if you could come and go whenever you felt like, and thankfully he gave you permission because you are Thoma's S/O
Ayato even offered you a place to stay in the residence.. So you and Thoma wouldn't be separated that much-
He'll wake up very early to prepare breakfast for Ayaka and Ayato.. And will always quickly surprise you with a nice breakfast in bed..
Will wake you up by kissing your face like thousands of times, when you slowly open your eyes you will always meet his puppy like gaze..
"I'll be right back at you sweetheart.."
Throughout the day you help him with his duties, because you like to take off some burden from his shoulders..  Besides, you will be done faster..
Whenever the two of you are cleaning, he'll always tease you by spraying some water on you , or bap your head gently with a feather duster..
Will occasionally take breaks to embraced you tight, covering your face with kisses and shower you with affection.
When the two of you are done, Thoma will deal with some of his business.. Fix some conflicts within the Yashiro commission and that kinda stuff. So some time you chill around with Ayaka, or you'll tag along with Thoma.
When he returns at night, the two of you prepare diner for Ayaka and yourselves, since Ayato is normally out on business matters.
Ayaka ships the two of you so bad- So she'll literally say something along "Ah! Look at the time, my brother is waiting for me.. Thank you for the meal.." to leave the two of you alone, she thinks that you really need some quality time together-
The two of you clean up the place and normally end the day with petting Taroumaru in bed.. And normally fall asleep after having a nice conversation and some cuddles.
Venti
Mornings with him are SO peaceful-
Since you own a house on your own with a balcony, Venti always makes great use of this
You'll be woken up by the sound of a lyre, wind gently blowing away the curtains towards your balcony
He'll always be found here together with his lyre, letting Mondstadt enjoy his music that ranges from 2600 years ago till now
"Ah, good morning (y/n), seems like I've woken you up once again.. What a beautiful day it is.."
The two of you will talk a bit on the balcony before heading back inside, he wont leave your side till you really say you have to go to work
Since he knows that you work for the Knights of Favonius, he'll always come and pay a visit.. Where ever you are, if you're at the headquarters or outside the city
He'll normally scare the living hell out of you by using his ultimate out of nowhere, screaming "KAZEDAA", pulling in all hilichurls and almost making your weapon fly along
"Ehe~ Did I scare you my songbird?"
You'll bonk his head a few times and shake your head fiercely before continuing your commission.
Whenever the two of you come across an apple tree, will ALWAYS grab an apple and also tries to hand one over to you.. You never know what his initiatives are to be honest.. But he just tells you he loves apples and loves to share one with you.
When the two of you return to Mondstadt, he'll drag you along to come and have a drink with him.. Which you refuse
After complaining about how unfair his life is, you'll get convinced anyways.. Well, there goes your wallet~
Will cheer up in a second and hop to the pub.. Making his presence loud and clear when he enters.. You awkwardly waving at whoever is behind the bar that night
It'll be around 2 at night when you have enough of him drinking-.. He'll be on this 37th glass and will act like he has NEVER seen you- flirting around with you as if you aren't his s/o
"Ahh, what's your name?! *hiccup*, you look fine! Just as fine as this winee.. Ehe~"
"…"
Smile through the pain~
You'll have to pay for his orders and drag him home.. He will keep on talking and talking with you, flirting with you and hug you tight till you're back home
"Eh! What's this? Will I be..-"
Gets cut off by you placing your index finger against his lips
"Enough Venti, go sleep now.."
Will drag you to bed and DEMAND cuddles, since you told him you're his s/o..
Falls asleep like a damn concrete block, like.. You cant even move till morning
Even though his drinking is like, incredibly unhealthy, you still love how cuddly and clingy he is whenever he's drunk..
Xiao
"Adepti don't sleep, sleep is for the weak.."
So, whenever you wake up, he'll be wide awake.. Staring to the land of Liyue
When he notices that you woke up already, he'll hesitate to come to you.. Like, doesn't wanna show off being 'weak', he's sure that you'll be the one that will come towards him..
HE THOUGHT. (LOL-). Whenever you're taking too long, he'll just rush towards you and stare you down.. Seeing you laying on that bed, not heading towards him.. Unacceptable.
His cheeks are flushed red, with his arms crossed he'll look you directly in the eyes
"..Morning.."
You know he'll get flustered whenever you do something spontaneously, so you'll always pull him in for a hug.. Suffocating him in embarrassment and pressing a smooch on his cheek
He'll look off to the side, ignoring your gaze for a few seconds as you stand up.
"I love you~"
… "Love you too.. Tch."
It took him quite a while to say these words to you tho, so you're always really happy when you hear them
You head off to the kitchen to prepare a meal for yourself, and make Almond Tofu for the grumpy little guy..~
Will sneak into the kitchen to see what you're up to, to check if you're not burning your hands or something.. Whenever you catch him looking out for you, he'll just respond with "… I thought there was a demon in that cabin."
His regular place is in the window sill, you'll always stand next to him eating and having a nice conversation as he eats up his Almond Tofu. By the way, he absolutely LOVES your cooking and especially your Almond Tofu.. Like, whenever you won't make it for him, he'll be pretty upset :(
He'll randomly disappear sometimes, knowing that someone probably called out his name.. You know he'll eventually return
Whenever you're in need, you'll call his name.. And he'll be there faster than the speed of lightning
"What's wrong?"
You just felt lonely :D
He'll squint a bit to you, but will eventually roll his eyes and nudge you over to him with his head. "C'mere.."
Will hug you for a bit, you never notice that there'll always be a small smile on his face.. Because the moment you let go, it'll be gone
The time never actually matters, but he'll have his struggles with the 'voices' of demons in his head. You'll always notice whenever he's frustrated or upset, so at that moment you'll drop everything and go and embrace him..
"I'm okay (y/n).. Don't.. Bother. I can figure this out on my own."
Will always be a bit stubborn if you want to calm him down, but will give in eventually
He doesn't like to show that he's actually a baby for you.. But when he has his moments, he'll completely surrender and lay on your chest as you go through his hair with your hand, telling him it's okay and that you're there for him..
It always seems like he falls asleep after a while, but when you're about to confirm by looking at his eyes, they're always half open.. Shifting towards yours and him humming softly.
".. Let me stay like this for a while longer.. If you'd like."
Zhongli
Tells you every morning how beautiful you are..
When he has time, which he certainly has actually, goes on walks with you
Would pick flowers for you when you don't notice, a handful.
Gives them to you, explaining in detail what each of them means and why they remind him of you.
When the two of you return to Liyue Harbor, he'll always tell you a bit more about the history of the city and about the Archon War
Will answer literally any of your questions, no question is weird.. Well, you know your boundaries.
Doesn't mind if you hold his arm, he actually loves guiding you through the city like this..
Sometimes the two of you will visit a restaurant, on Tartaglia's costs- But most of the time you try and pay it yourself..
First glass will always be Osmanthus wine
Even though the one's who he shares the memories with aren't present, he has decided he would create new memories with you
You drop him by the Funeral Parlor after, because business calls :')
When he comes home late, you're probably asleep already
If not, you will calmy approach him and hug him tightly as if you haven't seen him for ages
Observing your movements, he always knows that you're tired on such moments.. So, like the gentleman he is, he will pick you up and carry you to bed where the two of you will cuddle for a while and fall asleep...
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dandelion-wings · 6 months
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Rearranging some teams today! And by that I mean "collapsing a bunch together to make space for new test/character-building ones." I would love if Hoyo would give us more than ten slots, but since they won't....
Liyue Children has always been a highly flexible team (the full roster for it is Ningguang, Shenhe, Keqing, Xiangling, Chongyun, Xingqiu, and Xinyan, with intent to add... pretty much all the other Liyue characters as flexes as I build them), and Meltin' Medley and Icebreakers were both variants on it that I used so consistently, back when I only had Liyue characters built, that I just gave them their own teams. Drama Club has already mostly replaced Icebreakers and I haven't actually used Meltin' Medley even before I got my Jean teams put together and started maining them (I was keeping it out of nostalgia because it was my first super-hard-hitting, easily-clear-bosses, when-I-want-to-win-fights-fast team), so they can easily collapse back into the larger team now.
I debated collapsing the Favonius Family, because I swap pretty consistently between Jean's Harem and Favonius Freezer the most in overworld these days, but that's only two characters to change out, and it does free up more space. Besides, I do want to try a Jean/Kaeya/Eula/Barbara variation at some point, and, because of how my brain works, making a flex team makes that easier for me to do without going "oh but that's not how the team is supposed to be," as well as flexing in other Favonius characters as I build them (thinking mostly of Mika, but Eula and Albedo might be a fun combo too, since her plunging attack hits hard).
Quick-Charge was technically already a flex team with my Burgeon variants, I mostly just use it as-is because I don't find Burgeon half as fun as Hyperbloom, so it can remain that way!
I don't know how long-term I'm keeping Drama Club, at least as it is, because I haven't finished building Razor and thus don't know how it plays when he's in the mix, but right now "Oz + Diluc as DPS + Bennett for heals" is a pretty amazing Overload mix, so they get to stay as-is for now. Maybe Diluc will become a consistent Mondstadt children escort--I've been thinking of trying Diona in that team when I eventually build her. It amuses me to imagine the interactions there. :>
I also don't know how long I'll keep Firedance, but right now it's been very fun to play with, flexing various characters in and out (mostly Xinyan, who does a nice backup shield that helps with certain enemies, and Kaeya, whose Favonius Sword recharge isn't just good for Eula but also adds a nice boost to Thoma* when there isn't another Pyro to battery him, but I've tried a few other Pyros and do want to try some other Cryos just to see), and I've been enjoying it on the overworld and against select bosses. Maintaining Thoma's shield and keeping everyone charged is a fun exercise in strategic thinking, and while there's appeal to teams where I just spam buttons in a familiar, well-worn pattern and three seconds later everything is dead, sometimes I like a little bit of a challenge, too!
*I know Thoma's recharge would be better if I gave him the Favonius Lance instead of the Kitain Cross Spear, but. you see. The thing is. He's not in the Ordo Favonius, and I cannot distribute their weapons to anyone not authorized to carry them. >>
(Shogun Loyalists, still intact at the end, is one of those test/character-building teams, some of which I keep when I'm done and some of which I don't; I really want a Sara team so I might, but I suspect I'm just as likely to break it up, and maybe try reforming it with Yae Miko instead of Hat Guy when her banner finally comes around again and see how that works out.)
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dourpeep · 9 months
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I also Want more constellations of his sister when I build her. And Freminent when he can be gotten. They are all so precious!! What do you think is a good team comp for him?
Cryo
yesyes same!! I only got one Lynette through all those rolls OTL so I have her at c1 with the free Lynette for being ar25- And yes!! I'll only be doing one ten roll for Freminent though sobsob I shouldn't really, but (': he's too cute! I require the penguin diver
Ahhh for Lyney? Right now I have him with Bennett, Xiangling, and Kazuha, though it's possible that I may swap Xiangling for Thoma because of his shield. But we'll see. Anyway, mainly pyro for my team with Lyney because of the buffs he gets from multiple pyro and then EM Kazuha for his buff! iirc, this is the most ideal team for him right now, so the main thing is getting Kazuha if you don't already have him, however, I think Sucrose is a good sub as well! Lynette is not ideal because both her and Lyney would take up the slot of dps and they both require being on the field-
Buuut it's definitely fine to use her as well, if you really want to have them on the same team. There's nothing wrong with having characters on it for enjoyment!
Anyway, the idea is to buff Lyney as much as possible, so you have pyro resonance which gives the 25% attack, Bennett's Q which buffs attack (note: you want to give Bennett a weapon that has the highest base attack possible since his attack buff depends on his base attack, the best ones for f2p are prototype rancour and sapwood blade since you don't need to roll for them), and 4th ascension Xiangling (so level 60/70, because this gives guoba the extra benefit where he'll drop a pepper that gives you a 10% attack boost)
This goes along with Lyney's 4th ascension passive where he gains 20% dmg increase for every other pyro character in your team on top of the original 60%, so you don't need four pyro characters, just two on top of him and you'll get the 100% total dmg increase!
Also if you have his weapon, he gets an attack buff based off how many other pyro characters you have on the team and a speed buff based off characters with other elements on the team, so there's benefit for both :DD But personally, it's best to have a triple pyro with anemo support mmhm mmhm. Don't worry about healing too much either because Lyney has a built in mechanic to heal himself based off his max HP
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keirou-kun · 1 year
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y'know what, fuck it. Because I feel like it. Some of my tags probably seem random AF to anyone who's looking at them, and I like the stories behind them so I'mma tell some of them and you can't fucking stop me because this is my blog and I do what I want around here.
But I’ll at least shove it under a cut bc it’s longish XD if you want to know about a tag I didn’t mention, there’s an askbox somewhere around here owo
General Tags: Audible Emotion is my music tag, because I have said for almost four decades that music is what emotions sound like.
So Let It Be Written is my positivity tag, because gdi we need this shit and it felt right to use that even if some of the positive stuff in there isn't actually written or a wish, it's just positive, feel-good shit.
Ship Tags: Gunblade, because at one point I think that was the actual ship name for them. Yes I was a Homestuck. No I am not ashamed of this fact. The fandom was a trash fire but the story was damn fucking good.
I Know, because that is one of the rawest, most emotional replies you could give in that context to someone confessing their love and to this day I adore the fact that that was Harrison's idea to say rather than have Han tell Leia he loves her too. Also it just defines their entire relationship.
Shadowed Flame, because Hughes is Roy's shadow and also it sounds damned poetic, fight me.
Mirrors of Wisdom because I stole it from a friend after 'And they were roommates' got old XD And because they are. Haitham himself admits that Kaveh is his perfect mirror [though naturally never to Kaveh's face XD]
Fox and Hound because well -gestures at them- Tighnari is a fox, Cyno is Anubis-coded and his constellation is 'Lupus Aureus' which translates roughly to 'Golden Wolf', I mean come on.
Raining Fire because of Ayato's Burst making it rain in an AOE effect and Thoma being a Pyro user. Also it sounds pretty and it's a very evocative phrase.
Hurricane because I mean have you met them? Anemo plus Hydro with Electro = Storm.
Disarm because of an old Wolfwood AMV set to the song of the same name by the Smashing Pumpkins and, honestly? The more I see of the pair the more that song fucking fits them and it hurts.
Persona Non Grata because I think I'm funny. It's also a dig at Akechi that my Joker would 100% use.
Cross-stitch because that's the actual ship name for them and it's still funny almost ten years later.
Character Tags: Stay Frosty because it just sounds like something Kaeya would say, the smartass.
Hydro Bastard Man because that's what I've been calling Tartaglia for ages and it amuses me.
Anemo Twerp because he's a fucking twerp. Also he uses Anemo, but mostly he's a fucking twerp XD
Stranger in a Strange Land because A: I love the way it sounds and always have, and B: it's what he is.
Little Lost Firefly, because in Japanese her name is Hotaru. Which means Firefly. [His name is Sora, for Sky, if you're curious]
Himboni because well, have you met Itto?
Fallen Captain because it is 100% how he sees himself and I can't think of anything better for Dain. I'm working on it.
Cousin Keiji because my personal P5 Protag is named Keiji, and my sibling's friendgroup has this thing where all their Protags are related [generally various iterations of sibling-hood] so I just declared mine to be a cousin since his last name is Kyouraku rather than either canonical one. Thus, Cousin Keiji.
Wisteria Warrior because one of the kanji in Saitou's name translates to 'Wisteria', and I think it suits Hakuouki!Saitou.
Eyes of Sky because have you seen Gojou Satoru's eyes? They are unfair to the extreme. Also I couldn't think of anything better.
SHSL Average Joe because have you met Hinata Hajime? He's so mediocre he'd get an Honorable Mention at a mediocrity competition. And he knows it.
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throwaway-yandere · 1 year
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oho~ oc lore? 👁
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*Deep breath*
Me and my friends have like 2 OCs each in this sht. It's so fricking complicated so I'll only explain my children. @a-dose-of-phitre has the most angsty ones like i fricking swear each update she makes "crempog" suffer with Khaenri'ahn lore.
This is going to be long af.
So anyways, mine is Brynhildr and Sweep. I'll start with Brynhildr. They're both comedy reliefs w/ angst lmao if you want pain then here's some
Brynhildr's a grandma (we made jokes that she's itto's grandma and turns out itto DOES have a grandma.) and Sweep's a celestial spy lmao
Ya know what, I'll just drop my old Character Story notes lmao (note: they're mostly unedited. These are things I typed in a group chat)
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"Nyobo Hiroda"
Vision: Pyro
Birthday: ????
In-game Character Attribute:
An otherworldly descender that settled to live and serve Inazuma's form of eternity. She had been reinstated to the Kamisato Clan decades prior.
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Character Details
Hiroda's past is no secret to Inazuma. It had been a topic of discussion for children and adults alike since forever.
Some use her narrative and twist it to their advantage to fit theirs, while some listened and learned from her tales. Either way, Hiroda finds that she doesn't mind. It helps her pass the time when cleaning the Kamisato Estate.
As long as you're a local and you need to know more about her, you need only ask with a bottle of sake in hand. She'd whisk it away from your fingertips and down herself a shot.
"Ah, you want to know more about this old grandma, eh? Well, sit tight, 'cause I'm feeling quite peckish today!"
Note: Kids, do not buy liquor with your allowance! If you want to hear her stories just give her your best puppy eyes. You can do it! It's ridiculously easy!
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Character Story 1
Unlocked at Friendship Level 2
People say that the Nyobo has two sides to her that get more apparent the closer you become her confidant.
Foreigners get to experience this vastly different treatment the most. The Nyobo would approach them formally and with sharp elegance that they would either be entranced or forced to agree with her tourist recommendations. Many have unwittingly spent their mora on souvenirs they may not need over her kind tone and polite appraisals. Some would even claim that she seduces both male and female tourists with her elegant speech. It is not impossible to mistake her as a distinguished clan head. She can keep calm and negotiate in her own right.
"My humblest greetings to you outlanders, I am the Nyobo of the Narukami Island. May the blossom of the Sakura tree cleanse your spirits on this fine evening. How may I be of service?"
However, that facade disappears once she lets you in the Kamisato Estate or her humble abode. Her footsteps are lighter and she usually toned down her way of speaking is a more shrill, especially chatting away with the rest of the servants.
"Ah, welcome home Ayaka! Chef Aiji's making dinner tonight!"
She and Thoma would be the first ones to greet their masters. It is less out of excitement and more of a contract for her compared to Thoma, but she does not lack3 in the energy department.
"Would you like for me to run a bath for you? Ayato had recently bought scented candles and other toiletries with him– allow me to elucidate you with the rest of its contents. Oh, by the way, this 'body milk' thing I found on the basket tastes spoiled. I don't recommend tasting it, my lady."
... Of course, generational gaps come with age, so the Clan also has to make sure the Nyobo is attuned to modern products. That includes making sure she doesn't die from chemical poisoning. Her constitution is weak enough.
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Character Story 2
Unlocked at Friendship Level 3
There was only one person in Inazuma who managed to become famous over being an ordinary housewife and it was Nyobo Hiroda. The only woman bestowed with the title Nyobo by the Almighty Shogun herself.
Rumors had spurred that the old housewife of Inazuma is part yokai, for she had mingled with various family generations. While she used to be an immortal being, that does not make the rumors that she's a half-oni who cut off her horns or that she was an ikuchi who resurfaced from a sea earthquake any truer.
The truth is a lot simpler than what Yae Publishing house would like you to believe. She was an exiled grandmaster tactician from another world who swore an oath to protect the Kamisato Clan and its subordinates.
Sounds like a mouthful? If so, she encourages people to think nothing of her past and only regard her as one of the Yashiro Commissioner's assistants. Her work is quite domestic. It entails that she would dry off his towels every sunny morning, dispose of unnecessary gifts, and double-check his paperwork, among other trivial matters.
Being with the Nyobo Hiroda's company may feel lighthearted and pleasant on the surface, but her true allies know that behind that name hides Brynhildr's unfinished businesses.
It is not a secret she had ever hidden that she's well adept in politics and schemes. Her previous occupation entails that she must be adept at various oppositions, including underhanded tactics. It is not a surprise that the Yashiro Commissioner seems to operate on the same facade as well. If you hear the elderly gush out about how how the Yashiro Commissioner is akin to his old man, Hiroda is partly to blame. To raise a young master also meant that she would raise a disciple as well, just like what she had done to his father and grandfather.
Perhaps it is not wise for a single woman to teach generations of one clan how to prepare themselves for politics, but as it stands, she is the only mentor the Kamisato siblings have left upon their parents' passing.
"My dearest friend is hard working as ever. But Hiroda, isn't your Nyobo no Ongaeshi contract with the Kamisatos null since twenty years ago?"
"Huh?" She asked. "What do you mean it's null? Lord Kamisato extended my contract two weeks prior."
The head shrine maiden was usually not one to be flabbergasted, but this was a perplexing matter.
"The commissioner can't just extend a contract made by the Almighty Shogun."
"He just did?" Hiroda raised an eyebrow. "What on earth are you talking about? He signed it all and everything."
Hiroda added "Ngah...! If only he didn't add Clause III in the newest revision! Now I can't sneak Thoma out at night or else he'll make me eat pickles. Ugh..."
The Head shrine maiden digressed and decided not to bring up the topic again. Whatever forgery Lord Kamisato had been doing to keep Hiroda on her toes is far more entertaining than the prospect of reporting him early.
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Character Story 3
Unlocked at Friendship Level 4 and must complete "Wishes" Chapter II: Act III - Omnipresence Over Mortals
"███████."
When Raiden Makoto carried Brynhildr to an abandoned cave it was the name she kept chanting, like a curse or a prayer. Makoto never dared ask who was the person behind the name. Based on how her vision glowed in each chant, the question would be akin to activating a hundred field tillers on purpose.
The name sounded akin to that what would hail from Khaenri'ah. Even her name, Brynhildr, sounds Khaenri'ahn to a fault, yet she claims to be from another realm. She claimed to be from one of the nine realms of Yggdrasill, the world tree. Makoto spoke no refute to these claims when she confirm the truth from her aura. If there was a nation closest to the heavenly principles and the leylines, it would be the thunderous Inazuma. And Makoto was sure Brynhildr spoke only of the truth.
As strange as that claim may sound for the twin Shoguns, they believed her words. The attack on Khaenri'ah had yet to start, and the way thunder roared from the sky as she fell down the murky waters was enough proof of her claims' validity.
The people were wary of Brynhildr. They are not to blame, as it was the preparations of war. Food is scarce enough, and to share their provisions with an outlander would make even the most patient samurai boil.
"Raiden Shogun!"
Makoto heard their people call out to Ei who stood outside.
"Must you keep that outlander here? How are we sure that the woman is not a spy–"
"Silence, Mineo of the Kujou Clan!" Raiden Ei yelled. "If you wish to criticize my judegment, then you must be prepared to fight. Draw your blade!"
In truth, it was not Ei's judgement that kept Brynhildr alive, but Makoto's.
Baal pitied Brynhildr tremendously. She had told Ei multiple times that the sight of such a wounded and ill-being made her stomach churn. Makoto felt as if they were both kindred spirits with a penchant for tactics in the field and she had descent to aide them in the war.
Makoto was right.
"In our nation, you will not survive unless you know how to adapt," Makoto would whisper while brushing her frizzy hair. "Our nation is brimmed with thunders and great waves– all fleeting yet eternal. I sense great turmoil in your heart, and I suspect that you do not like the sound of thunder and flashes of lightning, do you?"
"Do I have the privilege of being truthful?"
Makoto laughed. "Why, of course!"
"I hate them," Brynhildr muttered. "I hate thunder and lightning. They all remind me of my father."
"Hmm. And you claim he was the God of War, correct?"
"Yes, his name is ████. And I loathe him."
It was said that Hiroda's original words were laced with more obscenities than this rendition of the events. Her tongue could not be controlled to the point that Raiden Makoto had to lock her up in a domain until the next battle preparations were due.
"...How very straightforward of you."
"But you are kind and generous," Brynhildr said. "It matters not if you are also the God of Lightning like my brother as you claimed. Know that my spite does not extend to you and your sister."
"I'm glad to hear it."
Makoto stopped brushing.
"However... We will need to change your hair." She said.
"Inazuman fashion already suits you, dyeing your hair black would easily be the next big step, is it not?"
"I-I quite enjoy my hair as it is right now!"
"Hmm, it seems that we would have to cut it short as well... You see, Inazumans see long hair as a symbol of wealth and power. You are far from noble from our standpoint. Shall we cut it off? Or would you rather singe it with your vision?" She teased.
"M-Makoto please!"
It's said that Hiroda's natural hair was an ethereal mix of blonde and apple green, but of course, that speculation is hard to believe when the Inazuma of today had only ever seen her with bland short raven hair.
A Brother's Scarf
Unlocked At Friendship Level 4
Hiroda will lie to you if you asked what she cherishes the most. Depending on who you are or what is your position in life, it could range from a description of something intangible or a very materialistic item. If you were in an immoral occupation, she might just drop the names of her Lord and Lady just to see if they can successfully harm them in a week after. It's not as if she can't defend them anyways.
But everyone in the Kamisato Clan knows that the scarf around her neck is her most precious item.
Contrary to popular belief, she doesn't wear it because she's sickly and wants to cover up all her coughed-up blood.
Not a single servant, including Thoma, could wash this piece of clothing. When the Yashiro Commissioner was but a Young Master, he nearly scared himself to death when he saw Hiroda's eyes hawking his form when he tried to steal the scarf from her room. Hiroda had made remarks that only Arataki Itto and the Lady of the Clan can hold her scarf.
The Oni found the clothing ominous and would refrain from holding it. Even Ayaka would not dare touch it without her permission, however, much to her brother's dismay.
She had only poured her heart on one soul regarding much the scarf meant to her. Remembering the look in his eyes, however, only made her feel small again.
The flimsy red scarf is the only link she has left to her home. She can tell you the story behind it with ease, but stutter on how to convey its worth.
"You understand, do you not, traveler? I wear this scarf for the same reason you do not change your style. There is comfort in something familiar. Please don't ask again."
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Character Story 4
Unlocked at Friendship Level 5
She is a master of spite. Everything about her mannerisms and motives was controlled yet unrelenting.
For example, Brynhildr used to write in the Enochian Alphabet, but as Nyobo Hiroda, her pen can only transcribe Hiragana.
She didn't find it strange that she could easily read Khaenri'ahn and Abyss languages. As a child, she had communicated with the outer realms before, and out of every foreigner she had spoken to, Memphis was the easiest to talk to. Her memories are faded, but she was from Khaenri'ah for certain. Their alphabet and dialect are similar to her native tongue. Of course, those language similarities lead to speculations.
"How are we sure that she's not Khaenri'ahn?"
"Can Khaenri'ahns obtain a vision?"
"They're a suspicious bunch, it's not a far-fetched notion that they might replicate or steal some from us."
"Hmm... You have a point. Bah! The shogun should really pluck out fleas like that Hiroda! She leaves nothing but a sour taste in our mouths."
Of course, these words do not hurt her. These jabs at her reputation had always been around since she became the Captain of the Valkyries. Instead, it fueled her with spite. She used those comments to drive herself to the fullest.
In a span of three days and four nights, the renewed Hiroda had perfected her craft in calligraphy. She had run through multiple textbooks and gone over intricate theories until her writing was akin to printing businesses in a years time.
It had been reported to the Shogun that the already frail outlander began missing her meals to focus on her work. Neither shoguns were able to dissuade her from this. Long after, Hiroda was announced to be the Shogunate's official scribe, as her writing was exceedingly overqualified.
Receiving such titles and benefits meant that she must also take responsibility when it comes to all of the Shogun's personal records. All of it. Makoto's passing lightened her workload but that did not exclude the responsibility of writing the logs of Ei's first puppet experiment, which soon named himself as Kunikuzushi.
He did not have a name at the time, or more appropriately, he did not wander yet. Ei had never been too keen on naming her subjects, so instead Hiroda offered him a name instead. Shiraishi. It stood for "white rock", which is a nod to the ores they've used to mold him.
The name did not stick around long. When Ei discarded the innocent boy, Hiroda could not in good conscience leave him to fend for himself and offered a place to stay.
There was a point where they both referred to each other affectionately as siblings. Hiroda and Shiraishi acted roles similar to that of the strict older sister and the prodigal younger brother. Whilst one frivolously traveled about, one was stuck home to act as his roots.
They both lived harmoniously until his desire for traveling alone outmatched her desire for a loving family. It had come to the point where coming home for Shiraishi meant another endless argument with his sister.
Eventually, they called it quits. Hiroda helped him pack his bags and bid him farewell. It was a mature and clean process, and he left his domain.
However, decades later she would hear from him again, but not for his strides as a wandering adventurer as she had prayed for.
He came back to her with blood splotching his clothes and eyes that convey nothing other than the void's reflection. Eyes that confirmed to her that he was the one responsible for the fall of the Raiden Gokaden.
"Ahh... Seeing you here, Hiroda, I grow weak." He told her with a crack in his voice. "I lost my will. Act as my big sister and clean up my mess, won't you?"
He once again left her unceremoniously, and to this day Hiroda is conflicted about what she should feel.
Family is never easy. With the same hands she was forced to learn how to write Hiragana, she signed her life away as a housewife. If it meant taking an oath to the Kamisato Clan that she will serve them for centuries as compensation for her beloved brother's crimes, then there is no room for hesitation.
But Shiraishi– Kunikuzushi will have to repay her tenfold once he sees her again. Brynhildr is a master of spite, and she had only lost once.
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A Vision
Unlocked at Friendship Level 6
She swore that the vision dangling on her hip used to burn cyan when she first had it.
Her anger used to be misdirected and out of control. Upon falling into Inazuma, her first thought was to release all the screams trapped in her throat down the mud. Her hands were dirty from both foreign soil and her tears and bloody splotches– she could not tell the difference between what stained her ragged scarf. All that was in her head was to rid this world of everything that dared stood in her path. Especially those that reminded her of that man.
Compared to her, the vision she found whilst mindlessly digging through was vibrant and pure. She saw that it was as light as the sky on the day of her faithful reunion ███████. And with that, she stilled.
At the time, she had no idea what she saw was a shell of a cryo vision, yet it scared her nonetheless. The feeling was putrid. The sight of it whispered nothing bad ill omen to her. She refrained from releasing her anger upon unearthing the vision. In that split second, Hiroda pondered over what was the point of her anger. Was seeking vengeance over her father the only reason she has left to live? Isn't that such a pathetic raison d'etre?
Brynhildr sobbed uncontrollably. She wanted more for herself. More than a petty motive to watch the world burn.
Brynhildr wanted to come home to a loving family. A home she could never attain in her world. She just wants to clean again. Hildr misses what it felt like taking care of her troops. She wants to wipe sweat off her loved ones' faces and talk to them about their day. As long as their visage does not belong to the two men she despised the most, she will be content. Even if she had to beg and flip the world upside down for a comrade– a family.
The cyan gleam vanished and she was left with a shell.
Scared that she had done something to it, Hildr picked up the vision. The icy glimmers melted into a comforting warmth in her palms. It turned red.
Somehow, she felt as though this was more fitting than the last color. She couldn't tell if the warmth she felt was the vision's touch or her own emotions, but that matters not when dread over the unknown had not been deterred.
She carried the vision and trekked to the nearest city. It won't be long before Brynhildr passed out and woke up as Nyobo Hiroda, the famous pyro Inazuman Housewife.
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Character Story 5
Unlocked at Friendship Level 6 and must complete at least 1 ending of Nyobo Hiroda's Hangout: Act I - "The Housewife's Sick Leave!"
Eternity is a beautiful thing. The word "endless" to Brynhildr however, is distasteful. Nothing is endless. There will never be a delusion that could convince her otherwise.
Countries had crumbled below her feet and she had heard victory horns for both good and bad. No fire could ever reignite a fear quite like what the flame walls that surround the Hindarfjall mountain had done to her psyche. She thought that would be the last of her pains after living a few months in tranquility. That was until the attack on Khaenri'ah started.
She no longer wishes to dig up those events, her memories are crisp and clear but the heart refuses. She still remembers some of their names out of respect. The most notable ones were Roneth, Alberich, Skeld, Buliwyf, Edgetho, and Dainsleif.
... Perhaps that was half the truth. Those names were not only stored in her head for their remarkable swordsmanship and combat but also for their familiarity. The names were akin to the tales and characters she had interacted with before. Buliwyf was a picture-perfect parallel to the heroic legend Beowulf. Alberich looked exactly like the dwarf king she had offered her mercenary services to. The only outlier was Dainsleif who was, quite frankly, a bloodthirsty sword based on her memories.
Her enemies used to be a symbol that her unpleasant past still follows like her footsteps' shadow, but they soon served another purpose. These fallen men had reminded her that nothing lasts forever.
But there is an exception to that.
"Sigurd." The starry-eyed blonde man spoke. "That was the real name of your past lover, is it not?"
Hiroda poured a cup for herself, disregarding the Inazuman tradition of etiquette. She did not bother extending her generosity to Dainsleif as he started to make himself home. "What are you doing in my house, Dainsleif?"
"I just want to confirm my suspicions, that's all." He said. "Besides, this conversation is long overdue. You said you'll tell me the answer after I die. Seiraimaru, the Guerilla Incident. Do you remember?"
"You're very much alive right now."
"Am I?"
"Fine. It's true. That's the bastard's name."
"And if you were to slay him, to follow your fate," He droned on. "You will regain your immortality, is that correct?"
"... How do you know that?"
"Brynhildr Odinsdottir, you were meant to seduce Gunarr into slaying Sigurd. Why did you choose to be exiled to Teyvat instead?"
"...Because no matter how much I despise him, I could not bring my heart to kill him. Perhaps I'm a fool. That's the only reason why Nyobo Hiroda chooses death. Why do you care?"
"I'm concerned."
"Somehow, I don't believe that. I think you're using these facts to entice a truce between us. You want to offer your arms to kill Sigurd so I'll owe you in return, right?"
"That's part of it, but I only saw misery befall those who challenged fate. You and Aether are no exceptions." He continued. "You may have once been an enemy commander, but I can't wrap my head around how you chose to shorten your lifespan like this."
"Perhaps..."
"Perhaps?" Dainsleif copied.
"Perhaps the only reason why I jumped off to a portal to Teyvat is because I wished for death."
Hiroda laughed.
"I have never felt love quite like the way the people of Inazuma had given me. My kin never treated me kindly, and my colleagues were wary of extending affections to a woman cursed by her own father. You should also take into account that these hands have been taught how to wield a sword and shield before it had learned how to write." She rambled.
Nyobo Hiroda finds the term "endless" distasteful. Not only because there is no such thing, but also because she had been waiting for the end with open arms.
"Maybe I just jumped because I wanted to see the end?"
"Brynhildr..."
"Don't pity me, Captain. My views in life had changed after I became the Nyobo so don't be so sympathetic, it doesn't suit you." She chuckled. "I've got a whole 50 years or so ahead of me. I don't need immortality like yours to make the rest of it count."
A moment of silence ensued before Dainsleif laughed softly. There is a gleam of sadness and disappointment in his eyes that Hiroda did not acknowledge.
"I see. Then I was wrong to approach you on this matter. Thank you for the tea, Hiroda."
"What tea, I didn't offer you any– Whatever. Don't mention it."
He was already by the door before Hiroda quipped out one last remark.
"Oh, and before you go," she said. "Can you keep calling me Brynhildr? Not that you're special, it's just that the way you pronounce Hiroda bothers me. It's grating to the ears, that's all."
He laughed, more audibly than usual.
"Sure. Till we meet again, Brynhildr."
She smiled.
She still finds the term "endless" distasteful. After all, if there was no ending to a story, where else would you add those bittersweet "goodbyes" in? Such is the final tale of Nyobo Hiroda.
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VOICELINES:
Hello:
I have yet to give a formal introduction, haven't I? My apologies. They call me Nyobo Hiroda, but I am no housewife. It is a name given to me by the Raiden Shogun to solidify my domestic loyalty and occupation as the caretaker of Inazuma. As long as you are in the land of Eternity, you, traveler, are under my care.
About Raiden Shogun: Ei
Ei... So you know the name now, "ei"? Haha, I'm not sorry for that awful pun– believe me, you're not the first person I did that to if that makes you feel better. Compared to her sister, I get along with her swimmingly. She and I have grown in the background of our siblings so we have are similarities. Her eyes bare the same jadedness as I, and that's what seperates her from Makoto.
That and err, her murderous intent in battle. Each time I wield a polearm and she's a few feet away, my heart starts thumping like Fenrir footsteps on a hunt. It's a strange, yet thrilling emotion. I dare say it's addicting... But my poor heart can't handle more stress, lest I'd cough a gallon of blood.
...Wanna hear a small anecdote? Before she shut herself from the world, Ei tried to pass as a normal human on the streets. But, the fool I am, I called her and fully announced her title and divinity so that her people will not take her lightly. Amidst such panic, the dessert in her hands slipped and splat on the floor. I have never seen such adorable tears and display of distress. Can you imagine it? Baal? Close to crying at the supermarket? She's cute. What? No, that can't be the reason Ei isolated herself from the world. Give me a break, she's not THAT sensitive!... Is she...? Oh no.
About Raiden Shogun: Makoto
Makoto was the one to discover my limp body. In fact, she was the one that groomed me into the "tame" and "docile" woman I am today. When I entered Inazuma, I was blunt and had a "colorful language" so not many polite citizens would dare associate with me.
Her training was strict yet gentle. She had judged me starting from my appearance to my personality. Makoto insisted that I dye my bright green hair to a brownish color simply because I wouldn't blend in with the Inazuman crowd. It's almost funny remembering how I broke down over failing basic calligraphy, and having Makoto comfort me with 4 piece takoyakis. E for Effort, I suppose.
Now she's gone, I slip a few curses or two, but not without the guilt of forsaking her teachings. The hundred eyed statue haunts me for it. Makoto and Ei are names that will be shamefully forgotten in history, until only the "Raiden Shogun" remains. I hope that you will remember those two, Traveler. That would give me great comfort when I, too, will pass away.
About Sangonomiya Kokomi:
You wish to know my opinion of her? Oh, then prepare to be disappointed because I do not think of her at all. I like her aesthetics and the way she leads, but other than that I have nothing significant to add. Her Excellency can barely compare to the Almighty Shogun.
About Kaedehara Kazuha:
I watched his friend die. I was at the roof at that time, hawking Baal's movements. It was scary how the poor vagabond nearly tripped over the stairs that I had to quietly distract some soldiers with fire. Other than that, I do not know much about him. I applaud his bravery over risking his life to attack the Shogun, of course. Don't snitch about my intervention.
About Yae Miko:
Since Beelzebul went to live in her own euthymia, Yae and I had become closer than ever. At first, I thought she was a pretentious and traditional kitsune that wants nothing to do with a zealous outlander like me. Well, with how she perceives truths, I would be right with my assessment in a sense. But there's more to her character than just the head shrine maiden. For starters– The two of us pranked my younger brother before by trapping his consciousness in a grain of rice and mixing it in the sacks. Why did Yae do that? Because he disrespected her work. Why did I join in? Because he didn't water the plants. Were we insufferable? Definitely. But the best people aren't without their faults, right?
About Scaramouche: The Balladeer:
Oho? Interested in my brother that wears a woman's hat? He's a doll. The first time I met "him", there was no pulse, and may I add, it was the most peaceful I've seen him. The second time I saw him, he was sitting on the temple staircase, looking like a lost puppy waiting for his master. I... Don't tell Ei this, but I have a feeling I might've been the one that pushed him in this dangerous path. I tried giving advice that would allow him to process his emotions in a healthy way but–... Forget I said that.
Since I was the one that temporary gave him a home, he sees me as a nagging older sister. By that, I mean that I would give him a sermon and he would reply with a smart aleck and leave without eating dinner. *Chuckles*. Can't blame him, I'm not the best cook. I can tell that he does value me, though. Who else would leave a well crafted and oddly clean basket with medicine at my front door every fifth of the month? When you do battle him, not if because I'm certain your paths will cross, won't you take it easy? Shiraishi is like a confused teenager in my eyes. I don't want him too hurt that he won't recover.
About Scaramouche: Younger Brother:
In essence, his real family would be Baal and Beelzebub. However, neither took him in, so I became his first official family before the Tsaritsa. Whenever I have a disagreement with the Raiden Shogun I can't help but bring up the resentment I have for when she left Shiraishi to his own devices. Who's Shi... Oh, right, you don't know.
That's the name he wanted to be called when we lived together. Most people thought it was his surname, which meant neighbors would mistakenly address me as Shiraishi Hiroda when neither of us have a last name. Believe it or not, Shiraishi was loved by the neighborhood as the resident boy-next-door. The teens loved his facade of polite charm, and are even more infatuated whenever he breaks out of that character. Having girls hurdle by our fence, prowling for a glance was a nightmarish sight, to be frank. Makes me grateful the kid moved out. They don't know how that kid wanted to step on them.
About Thoma:
Beel appreciates my neutrality, hence, she had assigned the group whom she thought would share the same values as I to take care of me: the Yashiro Commission. However, Thoma is quite the activist. Never saw a man so dedicated in cleaning the house just so he could listen to some nonsensical resistance meeting. His comical determination to free the tables and carpet of stains isn't anything to laugh at after a while; you'll get used to it. Be that as it may, he would not prioritize my health over it. He's a sweet soul, one that's better off carrying a broom over a weapon in my opinion.
About Kamisato Ayato:
He's doing his part, even when people acknowledge his charismatic sibling more. I would say his strength rivals mine, but to be honest I doubt he can best you, traveler. Still, I raised this man. His strategic wit is a reflection of my own, from long ago...
About Crempog: First Impressions:
Do I know her? No. Does she remind me of someone? Yes– Crempog bares the same smile and mischief as my uncle, Loki. Being in her company feels like home because of her eccentricies. Less toxic than my actual home.
About Baizhu:
N-No! No more! Please! No more herbs! I can't– p-please stop!.... Oh. I thought you were going to say Baizhu will... Nevermind. You wanted my thoughts about him? Well... My reaction speaks volumes, does it not? Please don't scare me like that again.
About Frost:
I'm not so easily deterred by intuition that I would declare with certainty that she and I knew each other in the past. However, it does seem like that, doesn't it? A princess who had slain her father and overruled all corruption in her realm... Sounds like a character I would've idolized before in tales of old. Thread carefully around her, traveler. She is a very persuasive figure in both speech and mannerisms, best be on your guard.
About Dainsleif: First Impressions:
A remarkable blonde swordsman with piercing blue eyes... Hah... It's been a while. The Shogun had placed instructions that I should keep an eye on that Khaenri'an, so I'm simply taking down notes as a humble servant should. It's strictly business. He reminds me of him...
About Dainsleif: Aftermath:
Do not speak his name ever again– I cannot grieve for a man that planned his death. I'll come find him in the afterlife and give him a piece of my mind, instead. Him and Sigurd.
About Brynhildr:
To this day, I doubt Odin is my true father, for I am a valkyrie. In fact, I'm more inclined to think uncle Loki is my father. Freya refuses to answer my questions regarding this, hence why I do not like my realm. Mortals make so many versions of the truth that the genuine artifacts remain lost in literature. Who in the right mind would think uncle Loki is the adopted son of Odin anyways? Foolish mortals. That's who.
About Hiroda:
When Beelzebub took me in, she first positioned me to reside in a cave system because Baal did not trusted me. So in truth, the first nickname I got from this realm was "The Bellowing Squalls" from frightened adventurers, and not "Hiroda" as Baal liked to boast. If those hefty adventurers knew the truth, they would've called me "The Coughing Patient" instead. Still doesn't change the fact the adventurers did it first, hehe.
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She used to be incredibly apathetic, having spent most of her years as a instrument of war.
Like this example:
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Brynhildr never had been a foe with honor. She would come back to the deceased's family, make a speech about how her soldiers have died with honor, but none of those words ring through. Under her leadership, they died tactless deaths. Some had their heads off their shoulders, some had their blood water the soil below them, while some had their bodies used to the bone. Yet, she plays if off as a necessary sacrifice. That those deaths were all to honor their lord Odin.
When she should've been competent enough.
Brynhildr is an apathetic captain. She never thought of human lives equal to her own. Sure, she led some to her bed but her partners felt akin to clay, molded to her own pleasure. Afterwards, she disposes of them and edges a blade down their throat. It's always up to them whether or not they let themselves get killed. At least, Hildr never realized that what she only offers is an illusion of choice.
Human life had always been fleeting, like a bubble rising to the surface. Transitory. But bubbles stare at her with reverence, with respect. She could only do the same with awe, before she pops them one by one out of curiosity.
So, she never tried. She's already an amazing tactician but she never strived to be better. In her eyes, it would be all for naught. Why should she put effort in something she never cared about?
Something her father never cared about?
"Father! Father!" Young little Hildr crawled up in her father's lap. "I did it! I lead the humans to the right path! We secured a victory! We seized the capital and saved the civilians. I even brought a holy artifact home!"
"Hmm, yes."
Young Hildr grinned widely but as she was about to continue speaking, her brother had entered the room muddy and fatigued.
"Father! I won the axe tournament!"
"Is that so!"
Her father was noticably prouder after hearing his son's achievement, not even noticing how his hands subconsciously tried to pry Hildr away. Hildr watched as his brother completely monopolized their father's attention.
"That's my boy! C'mere son. We'll hold a grand feast!"
Was an amateur axe duel a bigger feat than the war she won?
She slowly frowned. That was the day Brynhildr had her doubts.
"Something her father never cared about?"
The answer to that question is obvious, is it not?
Odin, God of War and Death, never cared about Brynhildr, his "prized" shield-maiden.
She never muffled the complaints and screams of the humans who called her out. Brynhildr never talked back when she heard people call her a cold person, the black sheep of the divine family or a bastard because it's true.
Brynhildr was an unloved child.
She had always been on the sidelines to her brother's glory, when without her, Thor would never gain a victory in the first place. It was her tactics, her effort, her late night strategies that grasped the win and Thor was her pawn. Yet Thor was the face in the posters. He was the one who gets all the compliments. The golden child.
Brynhildr didn't say a word. She just frowns. Because she knows that the father who raised her only did so to make his real biological son look better.
Brynhildr is a bastard.
But being one does not excuse the crimes she had committed.
"You..." The blonde mortal soldier under her feet coughed up. Despite being disheveled and splotched in his own blood, he had not shut up. "You will pay for what you've done!"
"Hmm."
"You will pay for killing my frie–"
"Enough already." Hildr scoffed. "You're tired. Your allies are likely to he happy on the afterlife after receiving an honorable death."
She grabbed a chock-full of his comrade's hair before hurling his corpse above his.
"So just rest and join them, while you still have the chance."
"Honorable?!" He gritted his teeth as his tattered gloves dug through her heels. He refrained from letting his tears fall as his dead friend lingered above him.
"You call that honorable?! It is not about honor– It is about lives! You took their lives for something as petty as honor!"
"Is that not what humans desire?"
She kneeled and met his cerulean eyes.
"Human soldiers have always aspired for a memorable death. One worthy of their cause. You should be glad I had given them such."
"What they wanted was peace..." He said. "For Khaenri'ah. For their own future."
"No. What they wanted was glory in battle. For their enemies' blood to till their land." She wiped the blood off his face.
"You humans are like mindless beasts. You run around to gain wounds, let others heal you, before running back to get some more. Does that life not sound like your own?"
A resounding punch echoed through the empty field.
Brynhildr clenched her jaw.
"... In a hurry to die, I see." She chuckled. "I see. Shame. That just angered me more."
Brynhildr stood up.
"You see... I'm a very spiteful person." She smiled. "And I have close ties with Celestia too, believe it or not."
Dainsleif gulped.
"It would not be a difficult task for me to persuade the higher ups on what punishment– curse you mortals shall receive." Hildr continued.
"It would take centuries. Would you care to find out?"
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But of course!!! I make sure she's not sad 24/7 lmao so here's some fun notes:
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"Ayato."
"Yes, Hiroda?"
"Have you seen Ayaka?"
"No. Not at all. Goodness me I haven't seen her all day." Ayato pouted "Have you tried the outskirts? Maybe she had already left early today."
"Ayato." Hiroda sighed. "She has a meeting with Takeru this evening. She cannot afford to be missing an hour before their introductions."
"Maybe she can." Ayato placed a hand over his mouth with a pensive expression. Though if Hiroda has to take a guess, his thoughts are far from the matter at hand. "Maybe she can just skip this meeting. It is not my place to meddle with her choices, is that not what you told me last time?"
"You say that but Ayato," Hiroda looked over his shoulder "I don't recall seeing a comically large pile of laundry basket in this room the last time I entered."
Ayato closed his eyes.
"Shit."
"Ayaka get out of the covers and meet Takeru," Hiroda shook her head and clicked her tongue "before I make you."
The "pile of laundry" moved and the ever-so-elegant Ayaka bloomed between the covers. Ayaka, holding back a disgruntled sigh, pushed over the makeshift clothings her brother threw above her. In hindsight, this plan wouldn't have obviously worked, but Ayaka was desperate enough to ignore what she had learned from the Shuumatsuban. She really should've just tried to climb the ceiling.
Ayato can barely hide his stiffled laughs.
Hiroda pulled Ayaka out of the laundry basket. "Takeru isn't a bad kid."
"Pardon me for my appearance at the moment, Hiroda. And also please excuse me, for I am genuinely not interested in meeting him. Not at the present time nor in the near future."
Ouch. Poor Takeru.
"It's a shame that you don't have a choice then." Hiroda deadpanned. She glared at Ayato. He quickly composed himself and gave her an indifferent look. Hiroda closed her eyes.
There were rare moments where the two acted like children, and considering their past, Hiroda finds it difficult to scold them when they went out of line. She watched the kids mature so quickly. Moments where they act out like these are few and far between. To hear Ayato laugh and Ayaka a tangled mess does play with her heartstrings, gently reminding her that the mortals she sworn loyalty to are still kids at heart, hardened by the world's burdens.
Hiroda smiled briefly. This moment is but a gentle reminder of just how important these children are to her.
But of course, it doesn't save them from a mother's wrath.
"My Lord, forbid Ayaka from running off, lest you want to be thrown under the covers too." Hiroda growled. "And Ayaka? Try to escape again and I'll make sure to appoint 5 more meetings with the Kanjou kid."
"W-What?"
"My punishment doesn't sound half-bad." Ayato mumbled.
"Fine then," Hiroda placed both hands on her hips.
"Maybe I should whisper a word to our dear head chef that you should lower your sugar intake. After all, 'the poor boy seems to be getting a lot more headaches from all the junk he's been eating'!" Hiroda palmed her cheeks and tilted her head, her tone was sickenly sweet. "'Oh no, what should we do about that Chef Aiji?'"
"They're not 'junk", the audaci–." Ayato sighed. "Get up now sister, you have an appointment to get to."
"B-But–"
"It would be a disgrace to the Yashiro Commision to be absent at such an important meeting. You must attend." He said. Just like that, Ayato's demeanor changed in a flash.
He snapped his fingers and had his ninjas place a neatly folded change of close in his disposal. Not only that, but there is also a book on the basics of social interaction for dummies. That was not a slight against his sibling but a gift out of concern. Based on how quick his men acted, Ayato likely knew that this is a likely possibility and prepared for this outcome. Hiroda smirked.
Cheeky bastard.
"Brother, you traitor!"
"Now now, Ayaka." Ayato teased. "Loyalty does not translate to blind obedience. Don't worry, big brother will accompany you."
"Wha– I–" Ayaka blushed. "N-No! You will embarras me further! Where have you even heard of a suitor arrangement where the older brother is present. I-I would prefer if you leave me to my own devices thankyouverymuch!"
Ayaka left the room in a hurry.
Hiroda turned to Ayato. "Don't you have work to do?"
Ayato shook his head "No. I secretly had Thoma clear them all out so I can monitor her date."
"I figured as much."
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There's so many brainrots for this but I'll stop there.
Here's Sweep's lmao. He's a joke character cuz my second account (which i use to just pull with freemogems) keeps getting electro mommies. To this day the only electro he doesn't have is Cyno
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Sweep
Vision: Dendro
Birthday: 12/23
In-game Character Attribute:
A boy said to be a traveling freelance researcher stuck in a teenager's body. Strangely charismatic despite his lack of self-expression. He claims that he knows all everything.
Character Details
Code Name "Sweep" is an entity known to many.
There had been several audio logs and reports retrieved by different organizations coming from this pen name. The papers and audios often foretold upcoming events and weather patterns for the entire year. Some have stumbled upon them coincidentally, while some had to pay their way to retrieve them. If you know where to look, you may find these information sold at prices unattainable by average research fundings.
It's been said that this year's papers weigh more than accounted for since the unknown writer had written in heavy detail about how a blonde traveler will reinstate the nations. The paper was immediately sold to that of Snezhnaya's archon and was never heard from again. Many have sought out who "Sweep" was since then, including yourself, but...
...You should've connected the dots the moment you saw his workstation.
"What? J-Just because I am not the most organized person in Teyvat does not mean that I unwittingly left those notes lying around! I am very calculated when it comes to distributing my research, thank you very much!"
Character Story 1
Unlocked at Friendship Level 2
Contrary to his acquaintances' assumptions, Sweep did not earn his writing techniques from Xingqiu's teachings. When he packs up, he travels alone.
Yet, he ends up being followed by many anyways.
"Keqing, I am not a child to be coddled no longer."
"I'm not coddling you!" She said. "You're being too rash about traveling! Did you pack your underwear?"
"L-Lady Keqing!!!"
This did not stop in Liyue alone. Even in Mondstadt, Inazuma, and the rest of the nations, there would be at least 2 adults that would act as if they knew better than he does (they do.) and it irks him to this day. At first, he thought of it as amusing, especially when the affectionate gesture came from older feminine figures, but it quickly escalated to something that of possessiveness.
"Raiden Shogun," Kokomi, divine priestess of Watatsumi Island, armed herself with her catalyst "put Sweep down immediately."
"Foolish mortal!" The puppet roared "This child is under my protection. You should beg for mercy now before you witness your final moments!"
"Little boy, why don't you come here?" A fox yokai emerged from the shadows, her hands slithering to his shoulders. "Let the two argue while I get you something to snack on, hmm?"
... What? Of course these petty fights weren't the primary reason why he began helping the traveler resolve Inazuma's conflict! He's not that petty! He has some morals, you know?
Character Story 2
Unlocked at Friendship Level 3
Before he became "Sweep", he went by the name "Kai Min". It was a name given to him by the first friend he made in Teyvat, Xingqiu of the Guhua Clan. They met when he woke up in Guili Plains with a fragmented recollection of who he was and it just so happened that the boy passed by.
With nothing to his name nor inventory, he had aided Xingqiu in cutting down the hilichurls that dared to attack them mid-conversation. Inspiration came to the boy quickly and he was dubbed "Kai Min", a name that stands for sharp and triumphant victory.
The name was soon popularized, courtesy of the writer "Zhenyu". In the second volume of his most famous literary work "A Legend of Sword", he had dedicated the book to this dear friend.
"Although these pages are borne out of my adventures, they would not be complete without a Princess Geppeta by my side. Thank you, Kai Min, for being the light in my dark study room."
Inazumans flood to learn more about this Kai Min in hopes of tracking down who Zhenyu is. They had begun to speculate that this person was the writer's love, who remained unrequited and miserable as he wasted away in his books. Some had gone on to examine the meaning behind the name, claiming that Kai Min is merely a poetic personalization of his book's success. Even Albedo, the book's illustrator, had tea with Sweep over who this mystery person may be.
A month after its publication, the "moody teenager" began to wear an Identification Card by his belt. His friend, Xingqiu, began to tease him for such unnecessary actions. Now with a newfound sense of identity, Sweep began to distance himself from the Guhua's juvenile adventures.
"C'mon, Kai! It's not that bad!"
"That's Sweep for you now, frog face!"
Character Story 3
Unlocked at Friendship Level 4 and after finishing Archon Quest Chapter 1 - Act III: "A New Star Approaches"
Sweep as a name is merely a play on his life's true purpose. He was not meant to awake to journey Teyvat and explore its mysteries but to hide it. And 'sweep' whatever dirt the archons and Khaenri'ah's remnants may have over Celestia under the rug.
In short, he was sent to dispose of what mortals can use to topple the divine principles. They dropped him off Liyue first because they suspected Morax, now Zhongli, would do something that would void their contract.
Upon learning this truth, he had left the Guhua Clan's manor in search of his true self. His crisis went unnoticed as Zhenyu's second volume was published. The event was used to cover up his fragile mental stability and excused him as a prepubescent teen. However, he has yet to recover from all that he's learned.
"The rain... It won't stop pouring any time soon." Angel's Share's bartender at the time, Master Diluc, spoke aloud. "Perhaps you should stay here for the night? I can clear out a room for you, kid."
"I'll be fine, Mister."
He looked over Diluc's counter.
"You should try putting those sweeteners to use," Sweep pointed at the shelves. "Once the rainy season ends, more and more people are eager to cozy up with a drink in hand. Trust me, the people WILL be interested in new non-alcoholic refreshments this year. Better a new trendy juice than wine, hmm?"
"Hmph, easier said than done." Diluc scoffed. "What do you propose I do?"
"Try using Wolfhooks."
"... Excuse me?"
"My father loved wolfhooks," Sweep said. "He used to brew me a juice as a child. Just add a teaspoon of berries and caramel, and you could probably make money off a wolfhook stand."
"I didn't know you were from here."
Sweep chuckled, "I was, a long time ago."
"Where are your parents now?"
He smiled and looked gazed out the window. The somber clouds have yet to move.
"The same place yours can be found; take a guess."
A Broken Hilt
Unlocked At Friendship Level 4
There were a few times when Albedo asked Sweep to be his study for his illustrations with each of his poses featuring a broom at his disposal to act as the legendary sword.
"Hmm, this won't do..." Albedo crumpled his draft. "Let's try another position."
Unfortunately, the perfect position wouldn't be found until the next three days. The two went on a two-week hiatus over this project, and even Albedo, who's usually calm, had been occupied by what was once a simple task of painting the next light novel's cover.
On the fifteenth day, Sweep came back with what appeared to be a hilt. The handle was white and akin to that of an eagle's wings, yet the edges are laced with gold and azure glimmers.
If Albedo had to take a guess, that sword was none other than the twin of the legendary sword, Aquil–
"I had to pull this out of someplace unpleasant," he cursed under his breath as he stared at the alchemist. "The cryo regisvine sure is a great place to hide things huh?"
The chemist was too confused to speak.
"Now, let's try this again, Mister Albedo," Sweep smirked.
"Don't blink now, or you might just miss my brilliance!"
Character Story 4
Unlocked at Friendship Level 5
It took Sweep months upon his first descent to recall who he was and what his objectives were. When the realization dawned on him, the look on his face was one Xingqiu would eloquently describe as "a man forced to place flowers on his wife's grave".
Sweep never talked about his true occupation or motives, but the dark circles under his eyes and unkempt skin blemishes say more than words. Each time he had to travel through tourists spots, he could be seen smiling before a frown plasters on his face. His expression was never short of pity and grief.
"Why do you look so down, █████?" ██ asked. "Are you not enjoying the ███████ festival this year?"
"It's not that it's..." He trailed off, before laughing emptily. His blade dug between the roots of a tree and his head rested on the hands that held its hilt. "It's nothing."
"C'mon, tell me, my dear." Her voice called out, soft yet still. Only expected from someone from her position.
"Why should I?"
It is said that after he remembered who he was, his smile and laughter were akin to the noises inside the chasm. Hollow and loud.
Which is an eerie thing to hear alone when you stand before a giant tree and empty field in Mondstadt.
Sweep looked up to the heavens with scorn in his eyes.
"Mom, you left me here to die."
The wind blew past his form. Perhaps the anemo archon mourned with him too.
A Vision
Unlocked at Friendship Level 6 and after finishing Archon Quest Chapter 1 - Act III: "A New Star Approaches"
Of course, Celestia would be unwise not to give its spy the eyes of the heavenly principles.
When Sweep first awoke with Xingqiu staring at his sleeping face, he was bombarded with questions as to how he attained his vision. At the time, the writer had been facing a humongous block for weeks and when he stated that he cannot recall the details, he was initially distraught at Xingqiu's disappointment at first.
But now he felt as though he should've been more callous when he speaks about the glowing green object.
He can barely recall his parents' faces or how he initially received his dendro vision, but he can take an educated guess. The snippets in his memory imply that he had been a curious child centuries ago, one that had sacrificed his physical wellbeing in the pursuit of wonders. When he gazes at his vision now, he can only guess that the same logic applies to who he is today.
A researcher slaved to Celestia's whims.
"Ha..." He said while he helped Zhongli place his furniture in his new apartment. Sweep had been roped in with the promise of retrieving his mother's sword, so he obliged. "You know, Mister Zhongli, would my lives be a lot more different if I was someone like you?"
"What do you mean, child?"
"Someone with a geo vision, I mean." Sweep said.
"If I wasn't smart enough or didn't get a dendro vision, do you think my soul would've been resting by now?"
Zhongli smiled at him with pity.
"I'm afraid it's written under my contract that I cannot share that information with you, my apologies, child."
Character Story 5
Unlocked at Friendship Level 6
Sweep is slowly recovering after piecing his memories back together. Grief is such an egregiously long process that if there were a potion to lessen its effects, he would've taken it in a heartbeat.
However, perhaps he doesn't need a potion for that to work, when he's surrounded by friends all year round.
"Greetings Kai!" Xingqiu called out to him with empty parchments in hand. "I got us a slot at this year's This Novel Is Amazing!"
"You mean you got yourself a slot."
"My win is your win, my liege." Xingqiu teased. "Tell me, which genre will sell more this season?"
"Why on earth should I tell you, cheeky monkey?" Sweep huffed.
"Because I am your friend and you are incredibly perceptive when it comes to socioeconomic and political trends?"
"... Fine." Sweep gave in, making Xingqiu beam at the prospect.
"In exchange, you have to listen to my confession." He said. "I will tell you all that I am and I want you not to judge me. You will not stop being friends with me after I tell you everything. I will not allow it."
The two went quiet.
"S-So..." Sweep coughed, blushing behind his hands. "A-Are you going to take this deal or not?"
"Kai Min, Sweep..." Xingqiu pushed his hands away from his face. "You will always be a dear friend to me, no matter who you may be."
"So go on, tell me everything."
"█████", "Kai Min", or "Sweep" may be a lonely figure written in history as an anonymous prophet, but from then on, he will always be alone together with his companions.
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chika-seno · 2 years
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parallels between diluc and ayato
diluc and ayato are both two of my favorite genshin hubbies among the small line of male characters (aside from thoma but malewife goes brrrr) but anyway - based from my research and personal analysis since i love taking apart my favorite characters’ psyche - im honestly surprised no one has realized how ayato and diluc are eerily similar aside from the whole affluent and wealthy men who are hiding something brewing beneath the surface of mora and political conflict - with obvious and interesting differences of course but lets get started on this tangent. 
what i think most defines the two characters are - 1.) their traumatizing backstories, 2.) their positions in society, 3.) how they cope with it and most especially 4.)  their visions.
WARNINGS: diluc + kaeya + ayato + ayaka’s backstories, diluc and ayato’s story quest, mentions of murder, government corruption in the world of tevyat
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1.) they are both very self-sacrificing figures, similarly trading their adolescence for the supposed greater good of the nations’ citizens as well as their family. ayato became the head of the kamisato clan at a young age (presumably 20 or younger) - all while spear-heading the problems that plagued his line such as the fatui, the political unrest occurring in the family dynasty, as well as the harsh criticisms that oversaw these decisions. diluc similarly became the living legacy of the ragnivindr’s ever since his father’s passing and continued to run his business. 
2.) despite that, they’re also very vicious protectors of their respective nations and they go about their duties close enough but still have some differences in how they uphold their ideals. for one, diluc is entirely operating on his own. it’s confirmed his staff are in it with the whole dark knight hero scheme as well as supposedly his entire rampage hunting down the abyss and the fatui - but they’re not exactly active key players unlike the shuumatsuban under ayato - which is a whole unit dedicated to the inevitable dark parts of having such a prestigious clan. they’re also not necessarily blood-thirsty individuals like childe but they’re definitely not afraid to murk some people if need be. we all know diluc definitely has managed to kill people - if not the abyss then definitely some low level fatui members - and for ayato he’s definitely used the shuumatsuban to eliminate any political rivals or even any hostile figures that threaten him, his position, inazuma, or even his loved ones i.e ayaka and thoma. 
3.) though, that being said, i do definitely think that diluc is a lot more noble  and gentle in ayato. i’d like to think that his knightly honor is still there in spite of the knights of favonius’ corruption and incompetence. you can evidently see how they act once your friendship level climbs up - while diluc (similar to his vision) warms up to you but first starts out hositle and rigid - ayato is still pretty professional, just keeping you at an arm’s length but trusting you to a lot more than in the beginning. 
4.) i think their differences are mainly outlined through their visions as well as the importance of their younger siblings in their handling of their trauma and past. because of the destructive nature of his pyro vision, its clear that diluc works alone. he mentions a lot about the darkness and the corruption of this world, and i hypothesize he thinks of himself the same way. he has a low-self esteem and while he does not necessarily equate himself towards enoch and the knights of favonius’ - his failures and fears as a person keep him from closely interacting with anything or everyone else - just like fire - if you’re not careful handling it - in large doses it burns whatever it comes into contact with into ashes. 
this is especially highlighted in his confrontation with kaeya at the revelation of his “betrayal” - in which worst comes to shove he just explodes. thats also one of the things that seperates him from ayato - in which he’s a lot more impulsive and wrathful when angry. 
ayato on the other hand, is like the sweeping waves of a beach. it’s calm, its collected, yet its also very unassuming until you see a tsunami about to crash into you. water is a very interconnected element - its almost everywhere and thats exactly how he functions as a guy - he knows what its like being on the verge of having nothing and he wants to make up for it by having the most connections and people at his arsenal. they don’t have to be the most adequate or the same (i.e see sayu as a ninja LMAOO) but they have to serve him a purpose. just look at his story quest, he’s not exactly buddy-buddy with the traveler unlike another hydro husbando, but he knows keeping the twin as an ally is very important since he knows they have a lot of influence and power in the world of tevyat. 
from the waves metaphor from before, i think he’s a lot more open-minded and in a morally grey area than diluc - and his vision also helps in explaining that. while pyro or fire in general is a destructive nature, water doesn’t necessarily have that bad image associated with it. its a flexible element, it literally gives you life via consuming it or rain, but too much of it spells disaster. see the vastness of the ocean, waves that threaten to drown you in it, etc. and thats how ayato functions.
theres no denying that diluc is somewhat of an anti-hero or even a villain when properly examined, but the way i see it - ayato embraces that notion even further. this is also because of their positions in their world, diluc is a business man as well as a nobleman (which a lot of people forget honestly) but ayato is a government figure, the former is supposed to uphold some level of integrity and honor and the latter is supposed to do what is most beneficial to sustain himself and his clan.
case in point, diluc tries to do what is right and fails because he knows governing bodies can fail, while ayato is the governing body who is not afraid to do what he wants to protect those he loves.  
in my opinion, diluc laments on not being the traditional figure of a knight, while ayato never aspired to achieve that honorable image. 
5.) interestingly enough, they obviously both protect ayaka and kaeya in their own ways. diluc could have had outted kaeya as an “agent” of khaenri’ah but he didn’t - but he’s still cold and hostile towards him. while ayato obviously loves and cares for ayaka yet wants to keep her in the dark of his schemes. both definitely destructive ways of caring for them, but its evident that they do love their sibling in their own way. 
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kyogre-blue · 11 months
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3.6 is about done, so here are the end results: 
On my main, I went from 20 pity to 65 pity to get C0 Kaveh. I have 240 rolls left, plus about 6K primos. Nothing notable, though I did manage to finish book farming and getting everyone to x/8/8 talents. 
My goal is both Eula and Klee in 3.8, after which I’ll really only be looking for new Mondstadt characters, Gorou cons, and maybe some weapons. I guess I might consider C2 Albedo at a stretch. Other Mondstadt 5 star cons are, how to say, not really appealing to me. 
On my alt... oh boy. 
I decided to see how close I could get to C2 Baizhu. There’s no specific reason except that saving is boring, I need a stock of stardust, and I think it’s very funny that he starts proccing his skill from off-field. I keep forgetting to switch to him, so hey, it would be convenient. 
Anyway, I’m going to pass on Alhaitham in 3.7, and 3.8 probably won’t have any men, so why not. 
I got: 
Diluc (good) at 76 rolls
Baizhu C0 at 78 rolls
Jean (useless) at 76 rolls
Baizhu C1 at 5 rolls
Keqing (useless) at 77 rolls. 
currently at 13 rolls into a guarantee
C4 Kaveh
C2 Candace
Unrelated: Standard banner Qiqi (very good) 
And. 12. Goddamn. Copies. Of. Fischl. 
4.0 is being sus leaked to have Childe, so that will be my next goal. With a bow, I will be unstoppable. (He’ll be largely useless otherwise, so he’s gonna get a Noblesse+Fav support build lmao)
Conveniently, my rolling priority now is Childe (bow) > Zhongli (survivability if needed, can phys dps, spare me from geo traveler) > Ayato (super flexible combat option) > Xiao (cute, anemo option, cool skill) > Itto (cow) > Thoma (burgeon) > Alhaitham (skill teleport I guess)
(if anyone wonders why Qiqi and Xiao are on the lists, it’s because I made a special exception for Qiqi as Baizhu’s ward. It wouldn’t be fair to separate them! I need a second healer And then I thought that we might as well bring Xiao too, though it’s largely because I ended up never really using him on my main and I want to.) 
Thoma had been way higher before this patch, but I have Diluc for most pyro related things, and I remember from my main how hard it is to use Thoma’s shield and how bad his energy needs get at C0. He’s also a 4 star, so getting him at all might become an entire fiasco, to say nothing of cons. And of course, doing the pyro cube without Ayato is just not happening. 
Alhaitham, Itto and Xiao are all in roughly the same category of having little to their kit aside from on field DPSing, which is not really useful since they also really want specific supports that my alt won’t have. Alhaitham ranks lower than the other two because I already have two dendro men, Kaveh can do a knockoff version of the same DPS role, and his boss is super annoying to fight. 
3.7 has been remarked by everyone as looking super dry, but I will now have so much to farm on my alt... Kaveh artifacts, Kaveh Fav weapon mats, Qiqi artifacts, both their boss mats to max ascend... maybe even talent books if I’m feeling spicy, since they don’t use Mond book hell and Qiqi even uses Andrius, an accessible weekly boss. 
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atsukawolfcat · 2 years
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Imagine
You guys, its a different kind of torture to come up with your own ideas and can't write them down. BUT I JUST CAME UP WITH THIS SUPER ADORABLE IDEA FOR OUR CHARACTERS IN GENSHIN
Like, imagine like, Isekai!Reader or just plain old reader that has a skill that matches their partner. And no, I don't mean in fighting (well maybe, its possible)
MAIN EXAMPLE BEING
Cryo Users (i.e Kaeya/Rosaria/Ayaka etc)
Imagine reader is an ice skater, or hockey player. I totally see this group having all kinds of fun and tooth rotting sweet moments with each other. Like Kaeya most of all I see him completely soft when he sees you figure skating after so long using the ice he created, and Ayaka will more than likely try to join you!
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Pyro Users (i.e Diluc/Thoma/Xiangling/Yanfei etc)
Imagine for these characters, you cook and are used to being flashy with the fire over the stove, or even better, a fire dance/fire acrobatic who also has a Pyro Vision! You would open their eyes to the beauty and majesty of fire!
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Hydro Users (Barbara/Childe/Ayato etc)
I imagine water acrobatics here, and I totally see these characters making a whole stage using their vision for you to show off your stuff! [If you have watched the Pokemon movie with Manaphy in it, THAT IS WHAT I IMAGINE)
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Anemo Users (Jean/Venti/Traveller/Xiao etc)
Oooh I imagine a couple things for this one. It ranges from dancing, air acrobatics, perhaps if you are a tech/engineer to make a plane or jet. Totally see these characters enchanted with your graceful moves as flower petals that represent them fluttering around you.
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Geo Users (Zhongli/Itto/Gorou etc)
This one actually makes my heart so soft, imagine making pottery with these guys! Or painting in general! Oh oh, SAND/ROCK CASTLES?? I totally see Itto as the dork who would be so excited that he would accidently break some of the stuff we make. Ughhhh mah hart
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Electro Users (Ei/Yae Miko/Keqing/Beidou etc)
Yall, have you noticed a particular pattern for Electro users being all female except for Razor? I just did when I was trying to come up with an idea for electro, since this one is kinda hard to think of when compared to the rest. But I totally see us trying to create plasma or a light show using our Electro and just vibing. Anything to get these characters to smile amirite?
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Anyway, thats all she wrote. Legit made this while bored during my shift. Hope yall have fun with this~
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heckinhacker · 2 years
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Since dimension traveling is canon in genshin
Could you please do headcanons of a league of legends character of your choice landing in a teyvat region of your choice? their reaction, who they'd get along with best, their vision, how the natives of this region might preceive them, ect.
I loooove doing these, but instead of dimension traveling, how about AU where league characters were born in Teyvat? I think it will be easier for my brain and artblocked soul~ I hope you don't mind 💜
Characters of my choice...hohohoooo Edit: I forgot to add types of post, it's mostly: ❥ , ☃kinda?? ,
JINX!!! Jinxie my beloved
Jinx would be Pyro vision bearer, and here... I imagine her being part of fatui, as a pyro gunner role. It just fits her so much, she would cause so much mayhemmmm I love her-
Ahem. Anyway. Jinx as a Pyro Gunner from Fatui. Where is she from? Mystery, but in between us, she might be from Shneznaya as well, or from Fontaine? More like Fontaine kind of gal because of her gadgets ideology and great designing progress. Give her some time and she might be considered next Harbringer >:)) Would get along best with Childe, and if she's around Inazuma, with Yoimiya~
Taric...
Obviously I'd pick Taric. I miss him so much...
Have taric as a Hydro vision bearer, and let him fight with Claymore. I see him most fitting with it, since Catalyst miiight be good but yk. Taric healing his allies while he hits enemies to quicken his healing skill, and then burst giving immunity,,, frothing at the mouth- First 10 star character >:) Taric is from Mondstadt, I dunno why, my gut feeling just says so. Maybe my sentiment to the place. Gets along significantly with Lisa and Jean, shots some flirteous remarks back and forth with Kaeya, and you could say EVERYONE in this town loves Taric. Your family loves Taric, your friends love Taric, your DOG loves Taric. Everyone.
Sett
You know Heizou's style? Just...imagine Sett, but with pyro catalyst, that he doesn't really have to use but it busts his element on his fists and he's ROCKING it. Boss of a illegal fighting pit in Sumeru. He fleds from Natlan, maybe?? Not sure, but his pit in Sumeru, I think maybe somewhere in a desert? I 'unno, did not play the archon quest yet... sorry ^^ Doesn't really get along with anyone, but has silent agreement with Cyno on not mingling with each other's buisness. Unless otherwise stated~
Shen
Geo vision bearer, from Inazuma, or eventually yields from Liyue but resides in Inazuma?? Idek-- uses sword, and his kit is pretty similiar to his league one, he uses dash to collect enemies on himself, you stack deff on him, and gives shields to his allies. Maybe 4 star? Hides his face and is also a ninja, similiarly to Sayu,
At first wanted to give him from Liyue, but decided against it because of ninja stuff being more fitting in Inazuma. Let's make him Sayu's master maybe? That would be SO cool!!
Obviously gets along GREAT with Sayu, and actually is greatly close with Ayato as his subortinate. Mister Kamisato tried to befriend him, possibly, but Shen respects boundaries soooo hard man... Even Thoma has hard time befriending him. I imagine him later on in story of Inazuma get along with Sara, anyhow.
Ahri
Too great opportunity to miss. Not GREATEST fan of her, but she's so obviously fitting as Inazumian kitsune, isn't she? Similiar to Yae Miko, but she's not around Shrine, she's actually in the woods, doing...Ahri things.
Her vision is Anemo, actually, her dashes and her "q" being anemo attacks. She's a catalyst user.~
Gets along somehow with Yae Miko, but Miko never mentions Ahri, at all- once Traveler stumbled upon Ahri, they (idk, I have Lumine as Traveler but you can also insert Aether here) were sure she's anyhow related to Miko. They're not a family, at all~
Yasuo
I simp this man...
Also Anemo user after Yone- :))) Sword, but looks more like Katana, he's swift, mysterious... He yields from Inazuma, but is, just like Yasuo self, he's a wanderer,
Obvious friends with Kazuha LMFAOOO, also is a friend with Beidou (drinking buddies), and whole Crux, I think. Refuses to join them though--
Would love to add more but idk what I : (((
Bonus thought: please let Neeko and Razor be friends I'm gonna sob
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polyphonetic · 1 year
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I'm going to spend my 140+ wishes on the Hu Tao / Yelan weapon banner, hoping to get both Staff of Homa and Aqua Simulacra. The characters I play the most include Ei, Hu Tao, Yelan, and Ganyu, so these two weapons would thoroughly be used by my account. I also have 30 pity on the weapon banner currently.
If I have wishes left over, it would be nice to try to get Yelan's first constellation (an extra charge on her long sprinting skill), which would be soo nice for overworld exploration. Hu Tao's first constellation (charged attacks during her skill don't spend stamina) would be really nice especially as I know how to charge attack dash cancel really well. For their second constellations, Hu Tao gets an increase in an effect that isn't really important, but Yelan gets extra hydro application and damage that would definitely help.
Someday in the future I hope there's a pyro support character similar to Shenhe, who I could use to boost Hu Tao and capture the elemental bonus using Kazuza. I don't like how Benny keeps you in a small circle, and I don't have c6 Thoma and it wouldn't be that better than my c2 Jean anyways (pyro resonance aside).
Another interesting result of if I get both weapons is that the Standard Banner won't really have much to offer me anymore. There aren't many 4 star constellations that would be beneficial to me (except a very theoretical Gorou / Zhongli / Itto / Albedo team, and I have none of those 5 stars), and there aren't many 4 star *or* standard 5 star weapons I would be interested in, save perhaps Skyward Atlas.
The advantage is that my strategy for pulling is now more focused on a much smaller pool of 5 stars. I expect longer periods of not pulling at all, and then putting in 200 wishes into a weapon banner with two good weapons or constellations on my mains.
It's a lot less stressful for me to have a very exact strategy to what I want to pull or put resources into, which greatly reduces any FOMO of not getting something in time. And hopefully I can put more time into playing some other games, like potentially Donkey Kong Tropical something? I have it on Wii U and I just recently dusted it off and got it working.
Other than that I've been taking care of my slightly sick partner and also sick kitty cat hehe💜
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