#visitor: dearest rin! 💠

[seelestia]

i'm sorry lia but how does your husband not suffocate is he okay is he human??? (says the wife of an ex-archon)

rin jie, don't let his composure fool you too much. psst, lean in closer so i can tell you a secret... did you know that ayato always lets out the biggest, most earth-shattering sigh of relief that shakes the whole mansion every time he changes out of his work kimono?? beauty comes with a price, they say. for 'yato, it seems it's at the expense of his ability to breathe deeply, pfft. he gets grumpy sometimes when he is done with work too, you should see how cute he— AHEM, the things people do for appearances. anyway, how has my beloved grandpa and grandma couple doing?? are you guys in need of an energizer to spice up your life?? me and ayato would be honored >;D (/lh)

#ayato wears even more layers than albedo. now guess who has a lab up in a mountain which cold is out for blood (/j) #ALSO DID YOU GET 'YATO HOME?? GO RIN JIE GOOOO #also i laughed when i first saw this ask because i've been wanting to expose his adorable secret hehehe #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠 #ayalia! 🌊🫧

[seelestia]

lia is your husband okay-

oh, dear, i thought i told him before that boba is not a good coping mechanism... i think he needs a quick nap 🤔

#a quick nap with his head on my lap i mean (/j) #and poor thoma <//3 that man has to come and go like no else in inazuma for all that boba LOLLL #ty for sharing this cute liddol post! it made me giggle hehe <3 #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠 #ayalia! 🌊🫧

[seelestia]

THIS LITTLE- HOW DARE YOU- I FED YOU ALL THOSE STUPID MUSHROOMS- *voice muffled by zhongli's hands*

ahem. anyway. i'm watching you, you little short man (says me who is probably around the same height as wanderer)

been busy with work these days but i think it's starting to wind down so that's good!! i hope the hws and tests aren't stressing you too much... remember to hydrate and eat properly!!

hahahah uhhh yeah it is pretty daunting to use if you're a new user but once you get the hang of it you should be able to do stuff easily! for me i just use an inline database and insert my own properties. you can insert the db by clicking the + thingy on the page if you're on mobile, or typing / on desktop. and then you just add properties like characters (as multiple selections/tags) or status etc...

no yeah little guy's backstory is just... heartbreaking ;;; i do want to pat him and adopt him- i mean what-

zhongli is being as loving and good to me as usual <3

al haitham calls himself feeble but he effortlessly manages to pull me aside so i won't bonk myself into a random pole when i walk with my eyes on my phone, so...

NOT THE RUKKHASHAVA MUSHROOMS, HELP—

"touched a nerve, did i?" the wanderer stifles a pressing cackle that almost slips between his lips, "whatever, i'm leaving and i'm taking odelia with me. bye."

yayyyy!! i'm glad work is winding a little for you, we love a less stressed rin jie <3 since that is happening, that should be a sign you need to stop stocking up on caffeine for the time being because i'm concerned— we need to separate you from it. this is funny coming from someone who rarely consumes caffeine. does zhongli have to say abt this addiction. (/lh) and dw, i'm doing well with homework! lucky me the wanderer is good at cooking and has a knack for nagging surprisingly <3

OPENING NOTION IS LIKE WAKING UP TO A WHOLE TSUNAMI FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. (/j) i seeee! i think i might resort to putting my public wip list on carrd instead, but i'll deffo try my hand at notion again bcs things just happen to fascinate me more when i can't grasp it, hehe. your tips will help in the long run! tysmmm, rin jie >:3c

SOFT SPOT. SOFT SPOT DETECTED. let's zoom in on that real quick 🔍 (/lh) AND I AGREE!! smth abt the inversion of genesis quest really forgot it for me. although i wished they glossed a bit more on his first betrayal (ei), but i think they did a pretty good job overall! i love how he wasn't just let off the hook (even by himself) and how he resolved to 'atone', even if he knew that his sins could never be forgiven. THAT'S MY BABYYYY— ahem.

zhongli just can't help but be so soft for you 25/8, this is what happens when you feed him too many headpats— AND OOH, I CAN SEE IT!! what's ironic is that the both of you actually aren't looking ahead; he has a book in his hand and you're browsing on your phone BUT STILL. but still, he is the one who always manages to either put a hand on your shoulder or cushion your forehead from hitting the pole. "eyes on the road," says him. (/j)

#rin jie and caffeine... the feared duo. (/j) #i also just saw the stream AND NOOOO IT'S A WANDERER-LESS PATCH #i assumed you might've watched the stream with your brother??? hehehe #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠 #cw: selfships

[seelestia]

*squints at wanderer*

you better behave and treat lia with love and respect or i will have order my husband bonk you with a meteor.

also how are you lia??? how have you been????? it's been so long aaaaaaa

oh no, why is there a bolt of lightning bouncing between the two of you—

"ha, is that a threat from the former geo archon's wife?" the wanderer lets out a scoff that resembles a mocking snarl, "that sounds interesting, but i think you underestimate me too much." he turns his gaze away with a tug on his hat to hide whatever sort of look he currently harbors from view. "odelia may be a nuisance, but she's tolerable than most. i've no intention of committing atrocities against her, so direct your threats elsewhere." oh, is that... a shooing gesture he's doing with his hand? huh, how priceless. (gasp, how dare he shoo shoo you away like that. /j i can't help but think of these two chibis as he shooes you away DJEKFKW)

rin jieeee, i'm fine! (⁠ ⁠ꈍ⁠ᴗ⁠ꈍ⁠) slightly struggling with school, but i'm handling it better than i expected <3 how have you been?? if you're struggling with work, i am giving you a headpat as we speak ;( ALSO THIS IS SO RANDOM BUT. some time ago, i saw that you recommended notion for management purposes and i !! decided to try my hand at it !! AND FAILED (HELP /lh) !!

i think there's just too much info on the site for me to process atm 😞 so, is there any simple/neat notion templates you'd recc?? i could really use one for my wips, especially with upcoming drafts, series (+ relationship and worldbuilding for DYLM, possible wanderer series related to the interlude archon quest, etc.) and events! >:3c perhaps, i can conquer notion one day... ONE DAY but for now, i'm a lost puppy barking at the screen. (/hj)

#i am terribly sorry that your in-laws have been... brats so far (glances at ayato and heizou /lh) #the wanderer phase came again because i re-did the inversion of genesis quest on a friend's acc #the emotional bond i started to feel for this little guy after reliving thru his backstory is vv gripping (head in hands) #I HOPE GRANDPA 'LI HAS BEEN TREATING YOU WELL AS ALWAYS!! (and the scholar too ofc <33 does he still call himself 'feeble' nowadays smh /j) #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠 #cw: selfships

[seelestia]

-goodness, where has he gone off to now...

hi lia! i know, i know, long time no see- oh, hi ayato! apologies for disturbing the infamous inazuma city's beloved couple's outing together but i just needed to check- did you perhaps see- ah.... yeah, he's been taking a stroll... don't mind him. it's fine, just accept the gifts, really. he only gives them out when he you- what's the word- "pass the vibe check", as the young ones these days say. anyway, i hope you're having a good day so far and taking care of yourself, friend! <3

... i wonder where he's going next...

@/zhongrin

(i shall admit that i feel the urge to gatekeep this ask because HELLO?? RIN JIE, I HOPE YOU'RE SUPER PROUD OF THAT BECAUSE I AM DYING FROM HOW CUTE IT IS. and indeed, it has! i wanted to send an ask to you some time ago but at that time, @/zhongrin was being invaded by a shady alchemist /j)

rin jieeeee, it's so nice to see you again! and hello to you too, little fellow! unfortunately, i am accompanied by someone a little different today... ahem, ahem.

"wanderer. be nice, okay? this is meirin, a dear older sister of mine."

"no need for introductions," the short and peculiarly-dressed male crosses his arms with a nonchalant look. that is just the way he is, although one could've easily mistaken his indifference as sheer arrogance. what more when he raises a disdainful eyebrow at his new acquaintance, "i suggest you catch up to... that little thing before it struts off to who-knows-where. a creature that drops off gifts, especially mora being one of them, is gonna sound like a jackpot for thieves or treasure hoarders."

(ah, how can such kind intentions be laced with such a harsh tone? strangely, it does make sense that the wanderer would be capable of this ability.)

"but of course, if you were a good owner, you would've already—" before he can say any more, his lips are clumsily sealed shut by a pair of hands that stretch from behind his short figure. with a bright energy which far outweighs that of the wanderer's sharp insouciance, odelia wastes little to no time preventing her companion from spitting any more imaginary bullets. "aha! hahaha, forgive him, rin jie. he can be a little silly~" she grins cheekily, seemingly unmoved by the muffled noises and the piercing scowl sent her way by the wanderer himself.

"go on! make sure to give lil' grandpa a thank you pat for me when you catch up to him!"

[ BONUS: ]

"—bwegh! unbelievable. did you really just put your hands on my mouth? are you trying to get them ripped off or something?"

"you tolerated it, though."

"hmph, say whatever you want. ...by the way, what do you mean by 'little grandpa'? what even is that pet?"

"ehehe, it's a secret."

"ugh, whatever. i don't like prying into people's business, anyway."

(oh, if only the wanderer knew what or rather, who the little creature actually was... i will have order.)

#ty for the gifts! i keep smiling like an idiot at the liddol animation because it's so fjekkfkkwrks <3 (/pos) #i'm currently going thru wanderer phase again after replaying his interlude quest on my friend's acc #(i'm sorry you had to bear with his sharp tongue in this reply— /lh) #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠 #cw: selfships #sorry for the late reply too btw aaaaaa <//3

[seelestia]

oh no the poor lil meow meows... *accidentally drops two umbrellas through the window* and jfc heizou you're a detective, not a burglar....

on second thought let's not i think i would cry if random men and women start throwing their heads onto zhongli's chest while we're strolling about in the city-

"a lost verse from the holy book of simping 101" hsldkfjlsjdklfjsld

and i'd be the kind of teacher who couldn't help but laugh at you whenever you did so and in the process i would be making a fool of myself in front of this very attractive coworker of mine orz hslkdhflskd omg he totally would. him being a guest lecturer and yet he knows more than the actual teacher. also him slipping when they brought in a small hatchling:

"normally dragons of these kinds are quite docile unless provoked. their favorite diets are the various types of rocks. most dragons in particular find magic crystals to taste delectable, however, i personally am fond of cor lapis- i mean-"

"meimei, are they running away from me. why are they running away." brb crying why is he this adorable i can't-

h-he actually came home, yes. my second time winning 50/50 i am very honored lord kamisato sir- what did you threaten him with??????

i took him about 72+ pulls to come home but i still have my savings for husband #2, the 'feeble' scholar bc i did some exploring, so i'm very happy!

ohhhh congrats for the double 5 stars!! fingers crossed i get the same luck with al haitham... he'll be out when it's my dad's birthday so i'm going to ride on his birthday luck and bribe him with food so he'll pull al haitham for me lmao

scaranya zoomies :D he'll come home on his rerun for sure!! time to start saving heheheh "emotional attachment purposes" hsldkfjlskdf i have yet to play the archon quest interlude but i think i found a name i want to use for him!! my brother already did the quest on his account and he named him 'hokuto'. what did you name him?? :D

also shldfkjslkdjf it's BEEN SO LONGGGGGGGGG i hope you're doing well <3 <3

RIN JIE !! sorry for the long wait, aaaa. i'm so happy i finally found enough time to respond to this ask after it marinated for so long 😭

heizou going thru the window is smth we shall not speak about and i also can't believe i'm saying this so shamelessly: but i can indeed confirm that he is both a detective and a burglar because— *momentarily regrets everything* because he stole my heart a while back <3 and into the earth i shall bury myself (/j)

LOLLL if people start throwing themselves at zhongli (literally), i can see you holding in the urge to politely pry them off. it is alright, rin jie, your hubby is vv good at sidestepping people! gracefully so too! to the people: his chest isn't a practical nor traditional place to wish for mora, you'd better off robbing the northland bank instead. (/j)

I AM LIVING FOR OUR GENSHIN POTTER BRAINROT. rin jie, you are the embodiment of trying to look cool by leaning against a non-existent wall and falling— zhongli just concernedly holds out a hand like "?? are you hurt???" truly, my fav grandparents in the entire world <3 (/lh) ALSO. purely hypothetical but if we were to turn it into a series, what do you think would make a good conflict for each chara 🤔 aight, who's gonna be voldemort and why is my mind saying dottore. (/j)

AND YES, I SAW !! you won ayato and got alhaitham on 1 pity??? *wipes a dramatic tear* your unlucky era has come to a glorious end. they're finally learning from itto! and iirc, your dad is a math + physics teacher, so i can't help but imagine alhaitham harboring some level of respect for him LOLL (similarly, my respect for your dad also went 📈 because math and physics?? that deserves a wow /pos) and abt ayato coming home, there was no threat... you just have to put your best puppy eyes and tug on his sleeve. easy peasy, lemon squeezy! (/lh)

hokuto sounds so cute??? i can actually hear scara's jp va saying it in my head <3 i named him ren! ren means 'lotus' in japanese and they believe that lotus resembles rebirth, so i thought why not?? >:) but that name sounds too handsome and boyish for someone like him (/j)

#ayato looks vv pretty in those shots (as per usual) <3 #my ayato has been doing well. he is flourishing by being fed the main dps title and HoD artifacts ✨ #i did pull for alhaitham but the scholar took one look at me and frowned (rude /j) #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠

[seelestia]

LIA YOUR NEW HEADER OHMYGOD HSKDJSLDKLS

why is this also me but @/zhongli

but then again you probably already knew that-

the meme spoke the truth to me and has resonated deep within. it is only in its rightful place as my header and my ayato lover badge.

#shaking hands with you aggressively until our limbs become jelly 🤝 #and the @/zhongli tho HELPDOEJJS is zhongli with an unset tumblr profile lurking here somewhere— (/j) #also good timing! because i'm literally about to post my entry for your collab hehe <3 #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠

[seelestia]

it's like a patronus lol more proof that we're family, no? :P

very very true. any editors are better than tumblr atp ;w; even on mobile, tumblr editor deletes paragraphs at times. like... why. >:/

chicken sandwiches ftw!! hskshdks that's kinda adorable... yes child, you have your cocoa latte while i'll have my flat white- /j

yes yes the jp version is my favorite in that scene!!! (isn't umeyuu really ikemen irl too lol) i mean the en va did a good job too ofc but from all versions the jp one just hits differently... or maybe i am biased lol

i am loving the married couple bickering between those two lmao i really hope their banner is together or something (i heard kaveh is a 4*?)... oooh i wish genshin had a system where there was a unique "added to party" line that triggers if certain characters are in that party yk?? e.g. if you add kaveh to a party with al haitham he might have the chance to say "ugh not this guy" or "you have bad taste" lmaoooo wouldn't that be fun?? i'm so making this a post sjdlsjdl

i tried exploring around mond to 100% my exploration (so far only 2 areas are 100%) with the treasure compass and it's. it's so relaxing but also it takes so. much. time. lsdfjslhdfjks i'm gonna die from the electroculus and dendroculus searching, i just know it ;w;

*stamps 'chronic simp' sign on your hand* welp now we match-

yeye i heard about that too! so my current plan is to use my guarantee to 'mouchie cause i just gotta collect these anemo boys it's my destiny (i somehow have a feeling his rerun won't be anytime soon after this cause we're already kinda 'done' with his story, while compared to that childe will definitely still appear in the future???) and then pull on ayato's banner. if i'm lucky, i'll get ayato, but if not at least that means guaranteed al haitham (which i heard will be in 3.4?). but whatever it is al haitham's coming home no matter what cause i have the power of credit card

sobs i love that one the most too. the inspiration gods blessed me with that one ;w;

i'm cradling your hugs and cuddles close to my chest and sipping your tea with a smile. sending you back twice the hugs and headpats <3 <3

calling them our patronus sounds so cute AWWW <3 this makes me want to rewatch harry potter all of a sudden, but i'd probably end up falling asleep the moment i laid my head down on the sofa 😭 i think ayato would find the wizarding world vv intriguing and comment on its perks ("my, an invisibility cloak? i can only imagine the many tricks i'd be able to get away with." smack him /j). and for heizou, ik for sure that he would deffo be a fan of it (he's a nerd, a cute one).

i can see why you like the jp ver because umehara yuichiro's voice makes alhaitham sound extra feral LOLL i'm vv excited to see you go feral when his drip marketing comes out on twitter 👀 and yep, kaveh is a 4-star and it is most likely he'd be on the same banner as his beloathed roommate, pfft. OH, THAT IDEA SOUNDS FUN LOLLL you add kaveh into the party and alhaitham's unique voiceline is just "...sigh, care to remind me why he has to be here again?"

good luck with mondstadt's exploration, rin jie! >:) treasure hunting is like a more relaxed way to get 100% exploration and primos in small quantities. don't be like me and resort to finding the oculi yet because hoyoverse hides them in the weirdest places that i had to pull out guides 😭

GO GET SCARAMOOSH HOME! from what i saw in leaks, his kit is super cool and unique from the rest. the angy man literally floats in the air LOLLL and wishing you my good luck on ayato! hopefully, that commissioner will follow his great buddy oni's example and come home ;D and the way alhaitham is technically already guaranteed to be yours, whether that be with the power of credit card or not (hopefully not) fjejwkske

as you know for me, i'm definitely pulling for ayato with my guaranteed pity at 25 (i managed to secure layla within 20 pulls on childe's banner) + i have 80 fates saved rn, so it is safe to say the man will come home safe to me! i grinded so hard like i collected dendro sigils, the lumenstones and the res crystals at dragonspine to get those 2 free fates hoyoverse gave out 😭 i think after i get ayato, i'll probably go back to my "pulling on the banner i regret the least" technique. i hope ayato comes home early, so i'd still have some leftover fates <//3 EITHERWAY, BEST OF LUCK TO BOTH OF US! ✨

#i'm kinda excited for v3.3's livestream soon because i wanna see ayato again 😭 #i'll probably record my wishing session for him and share it here for fun LOLLL maybe?? >:) #ANYWAY yes !! all the bone-crushing hugs for my dearest cousin <3 #probably not a good idea to give those hugs to zhongli in case we hear a crack (/j) #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠 #cw: leaks

[seelestia]

LIAAAAA i missed you terribly but i am glad you're checking in to let us know you're okay!! life happens, but it's always nice to see you around from time to time <3 i hope things are settling down now or at least soon? don't forget to take breaks and eat your meals and drink your water!!!

good thing that i always have him out whenever exploring these days, hope he's enjoying this 'retirement' life-

polearm users = hot, handsome, beautiful, gorgeous. i don't make the rules /j sldkjflsjdkf YES zhongli's charge attack is so 👌🏻💯 he executes it so flawlessly i love love love him it

ofc zhongli will win he's got his wife cheering him on with a humongous banner and his adoptive son (begrudgingly) waving his lightsticks /j

i will be impatiently waiting until he becomes playable hehehe

.... w a i t i feel dumb now act 4 isn't the end of sumeru?? sheesh. hoyoverse's mass recruiting is really showing its impact now huh ;))

him patting you when you proudly present the full basket of fresh juicy strawberries hehehe <3 imagine if one day you found abandoned puppies on your walk and you bring them home to ayato, who disapproved at first (untrained unruly little pups? what if they mess up his paperworks and disturb the workers from doing their job?) but when he sees you and the numerous pairs of beady eyes looking up at him.... he just melts lol camera pans out and zooms at ayaka and thoma who are shaking their heads, one giggling and the other muttering how 'waka is so whipped'

yeah that scene hurtssss ;w; i just want to shove them onto a sofa and tell them to shake hands and hug it out. and they're gonna do it every single day until they talk things out and repair their relationship >:|

i'm v v glad you liked it!!! AND I AM HUGGING THAT FANART TO MY HEART SLFJSLJFLS ZHONGLI MY LOVE MY DARLING AAAAA those eyes and that expression this is foul play my hearttttttttt 😭

enjoy the gameeee <3 though it doesn't have ayato or heizou in it i hope you'll at least enjoy childe's route <3

oh what a coincidence bc that word also describes you perfectly??? 🧐

also i saw the speed matchmaking and i will be 'dialing' that number soon hehehe <3

rin jieeee, it is always a good hit to my heart to know that my presence is missed <3 my time on tumblr has really been limited lately, so much so i didn't have the time to be active on my priv... hnghh, outrageous !! >:( and ty for the reminder, i actually got myself a mug of hot cocoa with me, hehe.

ah, yes, zhongli enjoying the retirement life and osmanthus wine-ing until a red hilichurl suddenly charges at him. what a measly little thing... tendou bansho. (⁠｢⁠`⁠･⁠ω⁠･⁠)⁠｢ 𒆙 (/j)

so trueee, polearms users >>> !! now, care to tell us what you think about the general mahamatra... in general (get it? ehe, hehe, aha *goblin snicker* /j)? 👀🎙️ i, for one, thinks he's quite neat! i won't spoil anything abt him in the archon quest, but he is quite principled and straightforward. cyno often has this lingering serious aura abt him, but he also has this hidden gentleness to him?? and not to mention, his fondness for jokes and puns too LOLLL his aloof exterior also reminds me of our beloved yaksha a little bit, hehe.

now that you say that, i just realized that darn, sumeru's story is really going past act 4. but i'm vv excited to see how everything unravels, especially with what is about to happen with scara 🤫 AND I JUST SAW THAT YOU FINALLY STARTED THE SUMERU QUEST ACT III !! looking forward to your comments about it, huehue >:)

noooo, the headpats, my weakness?! help, i might as well discard the basket just to lean into his hand jfjwkrkke yeahhh, give in to the beady puppy eyes !! rin jie, hand me my eyedrops, i need them to make the puppy eyes more convincing, ahem. (/j)

ikr?? i hope hoyoverse will do more events with character elaborations/developments like this in the future! kinda like dlc's that are nothing too lore-heavy (since i personally think heavy lore belongs in permanent quests, not temporary ones), hehe. AND YES, I WILL ENJOY YOUR GAME !! i haven't played it yet, but i already know i'm gonna enjoy it lots <3 and the way you knew if there's no ayato or heizou, it'd be tortellini. fjejdkks

psst, one more fanart to lose your mind over, nyehehe. having a chat over tea with zhongli at mount aocang !! cloud retainer is eyeing the two of you and gossiping this to shenhe later (/j)

#but i can never embody the word 'talent' as best as you can !! uno reverse hehe i am vv proud of you (/g) #and i'd definitely have fun finding you a sweetheart! <3 zhongli gege don't be angry this is only for funsies (/lh) #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠

[seelestia]

zhongli's just here like "why are my troubles neverending when will i be able to enjoy my retirement life" /j on a more serious note- i'm pretty sure these shenaningans are making his retirement life even more enjoyable. two rambunctious granddaughter-like existences and a loving wife, what more would one want <3

RIGHT. like. it's either sunny and super hot or rainy and still hot. WHY??? fun fact, i have never gone strawberry picking. definitely something i wanna do one day, it sounds so fun!!

meirin's type: people who uses polearms well /j I MEAN polearms are cool. and usually the animation movesets are so.... enchanting? sldkfjlsdf like even thoma's attack animation looks so fluid and good!

yeh fingers crossed🤞🏻 if tatertots or angy child refuses to come home imma cry and ask zhongli to beat them up for me-

I MEAN TRUE yes hubby is ofc way in a higher league for all those aspects.... it's just.... al haitham.... he's so sussy, y know? like. are you an ally? are you an enemy? are you actually a good person? are you a bastard?? there's so much mystery surrounding him and it feels like he's so morally grey and... that's. kinda. attractive? lsjdlfkjskldfjls

alternate title: cutest doggo of all walks with her husband and fellow kins around inazuma city [very cute] [super adorable] [couple goals] oh also this just dawned to me- ayalia strawberry picking with ayato sounds like a very adorable date :D

omg imagine ayato cradling a puppy behind closed doors and playing with them, tickling their belly and chuckling when the little pup sucks on his finger ;w; did you know that puppies smell like milk and they're just so soft and smol and so comforting to hold and has the cutest yawns lsdkjflsjdfkljskldf

LMAO WAIT REALLY hahahah oh poor ayato imma need to go thru his voicelines again, i don't remember that line lol leave it to lia to remember ayato's most obscure voicelines :P /lh

who can blame me right, i found a morsel of good food so obv i gotta gobble the whole meal off obv :D YES. YES GIMME ALL THEM ZHONGLI FANARTS

mond be like "well our crisis was resolved a looooong time ago so what we gon' do? we gon' PARTYYYYYY" and skdjflsdf yeah that event was so bittersweet ;w; razor sweet precious baby... and diluc & kaeya my god JUST HUG IT OUT AND SHAKE YOUR HANDS ON IT LIKE GOOD SIBLINGS WOULD-

ALSO HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BDAY!!!!

I HOPE YOU SAW MY PRESENT ILY MWAH MWAH <3

RIN JIE !! apologies for the late reply, life has been super busy lately but i'm happy that i finally got to respond 😭 and i'd also like to say how i want to tear up after reading this ask, hhhhh. tysm for everything, rin jie <3

he really does deserve his retirement, so maybe i'll tone it down. (/j) but speaking of retirement, i was suddenly reminded of the second lantern rite where you could find zhongli at diff places and talk to him. hoyo was telling us that the man wants a vacation. no need for travel expenses when you can just walk or use the teleport waypoints (/lh)

no, no, instead: hot people happen to use polearms and meirin recognizes it (/j) and yesss, trueeee, polearms are so swift and elegant <3 i also like how their normal attacks have their own sense of style sprinkled into them like thoma's !! vv cool and boyish and just him in general fjeskfke also, zhongli's charged attack is mesmerizing, hehe.

former geo archon vs energetic ginger harbinger who got tricked once vs vengeful puppet with mommy issues. who will win this battle? rex lapis, obv. xiao even brought a lightstick with him (/j)

THE SUSSINESS. i do admit that the mysterious aura around him is attractive like an enigma to be unraveled... thus, this reason of yours is understandable fjrjskkew. i can't wait for the conclusion of the sumeru arc so i can know where alhaitham stands 🤔

i've bestowed the title, "cutest doggo of all" and i've never been more content <3 (/g) and picking strawberries with ayato 😭 i'd tug on his sleeve softly when i see a strawberry i want to pick and he'd hum, "have you set your eyes on that one, dear? go on." i shall now vanish into dust. and i didn't know <//3 puppies !! my kins !! they smell like milk... must resist the urge to cuddle, hhhh. and ayato would be so amused if a puppy just jumps into his arms fjkfkkeks his chuckles <3

this is why mondstadt is one of my fav nations LOLLL venti and his people are chilling 🍵 but trueee, that event got me all emotional about kaeya and diluc like. we even got a voice reveal for kaeya's father and crepus !! and the "yes, that's my boy! i will always be proud of you" when diluc looked at the wine :( i remember how he used to be a cheery child, something that aligns with his pyro vision up until crepus' death and what ensued with kaeya <//3 i want to say "why can't you two just talk it out and shake hands??" to them so bad, but i think both of them are avoiding it <//3 tho, i have a feeling that kaeya wants to address it again and in a better way this time... but diluc doesn't seem ready. or perhaps, he is and kaeya just can't figure it out. that one has always been so hard to read, where has the old diluc gone to? hah... he is not coming back, is he? i'm sorry but the urge to do an analysis on these two, aaaaaa.

AND TY, RIN JIE <3 as you can probably tell, i loved the present you gave me and again, tysm for it !! eeeeee, ilysm, i want you to know how proud i am to have you as my online cousin and a moot 🫶 and now, i give you this zhongli fanart because you deserve one, hehe. MWAH! <3

#ily rin jie !! 🫶 #and i saw the game you dropped— I AM RUNNING OVER THERE ASAP OML 🏃 #why can i describe you in one words and i am happy to tell you that it is 'talent' (/g) #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠

[seelestia]

-boops your nose- send this to ten blogs you think are lovely and deserve a boop on the nose. 🖤~booooop~<^_^>

ty for the boop, rin jie! hehe, i beep boop beep you back <3

#tis an honor for me to receive a boop! #birthday boop? birthday boop hehe #still crazy over the ayato fic you wrote btw UWAAAAA IT WAS TOO GOOD #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠

[seelestia]

dw he can always come home and rest in my arms after dealing with all the, uh, interesting people, throughout his day lol-

sweat is just. evil. icky. yucky. ew ew get it away from me D; it's unfortunate that i can't get away from sweating every time i'm outside here. tropical country whyyyy ;w; so far no plans for another vacay anytime soon sobsob we'll see... it'll have to be next year for sure :c hbu??

lmao i don't think he finds my jokes funny enough rip 💔 it is!! that's why i did try to pull for him despite having too many polearm characters already ;w; oh well.

xiao: "don't talk nonsense, my power is meagre compared to morax." // me: "yeah no shit i still haven't built him yet-"

you bring him so much entertainment and that's one of the things he just loves about you lolol al haitham looking back at you skeptically like 'what in the world is this little creature barking about...'

hskdhfjsdhf the way you're cheering on us pls that's so cute ;w;

omg you're a genius yes yes i can totally see you walking around with a few dogs ;w; ayato made sure they're trained so well too (flashback to that one time when you first got them, they were untrained and almost made you fall down the stairs bc they're just a bunch of excited balls of fluffs), always walking by your side and never tugging on their leash (altho the moment you unleash their harness they just zoom about everywhere). v v cute <3

ayato and lia having a mini friendly debate session hsdhjs thoma is so used to bringing you tea while you're in the middle of doing this and he's always so amused (he might even cheekily add in his two cents too) hehe

I HAVE SEEN IT YES and gosh i love love love it so much, the colors and shading and lighting is just sosososo gorgeous ughghghghghgh ;w;

i'll let you know when i finish them archon quests ahhhh i did finish the events but i need to start on them sllsdjflksd

us indulging and screaming about each other's selfships 🤝

also your birthday is tomorrow yes? :) hehe. hehehehe >:)

give 👏 the 👏 man 👏 some 👏 rest <//3 if not for the obstacles he had to face as the geo archon, now he has to deal with unique people after he retires LOLLL as a hu tao kinnie, i am afraid i might not be able to help alleviate his suffering. (/lh)

the continuous summer 😭 it's like can't we get more creativity in terms of seasons here?? me eyeing the orbit 🤨 (/j) aaaa, you deffo deserve to go on more vacay trips! they're so therapeutic <//3 i'm not sure about me either, but the highlands have a special place in my heart, so we'll see! expect strawberry-related pics if i do >:)

WAIT, YOU'RE RIGHT. *squints at zhongli and xiao* it's either your fav weapon is polearm or you just happen to like people who like polearms JFWKDKSK dw, rin jie, more characters to pull for soon! it's either tartar sauce or angy shortie now 👀

in alhaitham's eyes, i'm just a puppy trailing after him angrily <//3 whatever do you see in him, my dearest cousin? is it the iq? the brains? his voice? but alhaitham's could never compare to your hubby's (/j)

lia walking with kins of her kind is a sight to see 🤫 we need more fanarts of ayato with animals, i will cry 😭 the power of fanarts over us is smth else <//3 and true, thoma just got himself a ticket to a live debate show in the kamisato estate! he'd put down the tray in ayato's office and just comment on how 'spirited' the both of us are LOLLL ayato isn't vv fond of work, so i might as well do smth to help him get thru it easier, hehe. iirc, in his voicelines, he expresses ironic (?) shock if you tell him that some people who treat their work as a hobby. he just goes "how... exceptional." HELPFKES i think paperwork traumatized him (/j)

I KNEW YOU DID 😭 i just knew you went thru the artist's page and honestly??? so valid because i did too 🤝 if i come across more zhongli fanarts, i'd definitely trip and run over to you in an instant! >:)

YESYES lmk! and take your time~ i love how sumeru is going thru a crisis while mondstadt is just 💃🍃🥂 ✨ LOLLL but i wasn't expecting how the wienlesefest event just went straight for those with parent issues HELPFKWK i thought this was supposed to celebrate wine and autumn... OUCH. 😟 but at least, we got pieces about crepus, razor's parents, amd even kaeya's father. and angst

#and yeahhh! it is already oct 13 by the time i'm answering this ;D #but should i be scared of what you're planning??? jfjekrkkwre i'll still be grateful regardless of what it is <3 #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠 #ayalia! 🌊🫧

[seelestia]

i knew you'd have my back 😭 <3 no i totally understand i don't think i can ever get mad at zhongli either-

mutual respect for sure, and yeah i can see him being slightly annoyed but also at the same time slightly amused by the yashiro commissioner's..... more eccentric tendencies. lol

beauty is pain a lot of the times lsdjfklsjdlfkjsdf i am reminded of why i only occasionally use make up whenever i'm out today. sun was out and as soon as i stepped out from the flat i just. gushed sweat all over my face ;;;;;

cyno if you're proud of me come home now in 10 pulls pls n thank u- sounds like a good plan! tbh i would probably skip childe for ayato too if he does get a rerun... but for me it's just bc i like his playstyle better lol oh lia you are simping so hard and i love to see it- /lh

i feel like xiao would be secretly smug about it. first to be triple crowned and first to be fully built... he's basically carrying my whole team and i am so attached to him (+ zhongli ofc) lsdkjflsjdf

lmao yes his weekly boss voicelines and cutscene is burned permanently into my brain atp. the poor child is getting beat up every week.... gosh, raiden lskdjflksjdf that one boss is such a pain indeed ;w;

"we get to see alhaitham a lot" 👀 ohoho yesss that is good news 💗 LMAO that's adorable now i'm imagining you glaring at this tall muscular man with your hands on your hips and a scowl on your face like "aight buddy listen well, i only tolerate you bc my cousin loves you but i swear to the archons if you do anything sus i will- uh- hm- bite your hand!" (camera pans out to see ayato chuckling fondly as he watches you berate al haitham)

new voiceline unlocked: "osmanthus tea tastes the same as i remember.... yet i can only wish i have someone to share it with."

we'd probably talk about how our day went before zhongli launches into his storytelling mode, something about an olden tale lost in time.... and i'll be just sipping my tea as i stare at him dreamily like a lovesick fool (which i am), trying to not drift off from his calming voice- (spoiler: i probably failed)

and now i am curious of how ayalia spends their time in the rare occasion that ayato isn't swamped with work :D please enlighten me <3

zhongli fanarts you say 🤔 i would very much enjoy fine arts yes 🧐

trueee, i think zhongli has gained quite the skills when it comes to handling eccentric people (looks at childe and hu tao). rin jie, you're his last thread of sanity, do not let him down (but i think he'd find your enthusiasm less annoying than the others soft spot).

sweat (derogatory), my worst enemy. i hate sweating sm like it even has a place for itself on my carrd <//3 sweating itself is a torture on its own, but that on top of wearing makeup... noooo 🚶 this is why places with a chill breeze >>> everything. i'd love to go the highlands again 😭 wbu, rin jie?? will you ever go on another vacay some time in the future, maybe?? i hope you could because you deffo deserve it <3 except the jetlag, we hate jetlags here jfjekskdk

HELFPSJDK cyno, please come home to rin jie, you have 5 more days to do that 🙏 if you do get him, i give you all my luck because you'd be experiencing the scarabs horror stories first-hand (/j) but honestly tho! cyno's playstyle is kinda fun with the extendable elemental burst >:) tapping on the visual cues reminds me of rhythm games but less stressful LOLLL vv fun, hehe!

xiao being secretly smug and he doesn't even realize he is 😭 but with the knowledge that the lord he is indebted to is in the same team, the vigilant yaksha will stay beyond humble. his powers can never compare to rex lapis', xiao would state this very, very adamantly and zhongli is just shaking his head with an amused smile.

NOOO, YOU PREDICTED ME. there was one instance where i did say something along those lines out loud to alhaitham on the screen 🚶 instead, it was "i am not taking my eyes off this suspicious ass man. not even to blink." as i proceeded to blink LOLLL ayato would definitely get a kick out of my attempts to jab at alhaitham <//3 but that scribe isn't a man who is easily affected by such things, so he'd either roll his eyes at me or even pointedly ignore me 🤨 a great one to study, not much to interact with. (/lh)

I CAN SEE IT <3 it's a shame you fell asleep, that look of adoration on zhongli's face as he gazed at you would've melted even the coldest of hearts. the tales can wait another time, he'd rather cherish this precious moment first. (cue me cheering in the background somewhere)

you're not wrong about the rarity of those occasions — so much so that i stifle a laugh every time i look at the sheer hidden relief on his face after his work is finished; but if i do, he'd pinch my nose and call me a sadist, hehe. as for how we'd spend time when he is not swamped with work, relaxing walks are a default routine! walking side by side, my hand on the crook of his elbow, just casually chatting <3 maybe we'd take a few adorable dogs along with us too?? hehe. on the contrary, even when ayato does have work, i think i'd join in to chirp in my thoughts?? politics may not be my forté, but i like sharing my views with him and how we just bounce ideas off of each other like a friendly debate >:)

yes, zhongli fanarts are so beautiful and for what. (/lh) also, there is a 50% chance you've seen this fanart before but behold, this masterpiece by the artist that we know and love! hehehe <3

#do tell me when you finish the archon quests 👀 i'd love to scream abt it with you hehe #and rin jie... have i ever told you how much i wanna sob when you indulge in my selfship <//3 #my poor heart. I SHALL CONQUER THE WORLD AND GIVE IT TO YOU !! (/lh) #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠 #ayalia! 🌊🫧

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for the wip game.... would you be willing to share some [ and then, there were three. ] crumbs? 👀 🤲🏻 you can't expect me to see 'zhongli' and not ask about it :)))

THE WAY I KNEW YOU'D ASK. it's basically having him as your lover with son!xiao third wheeling fjkwfksk (/lh). but here you go, rin !! i picked out a part that is more intimate between the reader and zhongli >:)

[ note: this snippet may be subjected to change, but it's a part of the outline i have so far! ]

#i expect nothing less from you rin (/j) because me too #the way i sprint when i see someone with ayato or heizou drafts fjwkrkkkd EMBARRASSING. #i hope you're doing excited for it tho! i'll continue writing it with you in mind >:) #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠

[seelestia]

considering how broke my hubby is i'll have to depend on you for this one... but why do i have a feeling that ayato will blackmail me while dangling the promise of my bail in his hands rip me /j

it was written in the stars and predestined by the hands of fate just accept it you sweet lovely couple <3 i can definitely see him booping your nose and laughing when you scrunch your nose in defiance lol

the highlands in my country has nothing over that cold windy weather hskdjsjd i'm just so glad i prepped those innerwear and extra warm clothes... plus i can't deny that it is quite fun to layer your clothes!! if i do that where i live i'll burn like a vampire 🫠🔥

yeah am more of a jacket person i guess! sweaters are comfy but i guess i like the aesthetics of jackets more... also i wish i had bought gloves. i've discovered that my fingers get cold v v easily shdksjdl where's zhongli when i need him dangnabbit-

he has so many names and i love fooling around with them <3 yeah tartarsauce is indeed kinda cute ugh i see he's climbing up the ranks of your fav characters too darn it tortilla stay on your place-

"if tartaglia comes home, then he comes home. if not, aight, then the little angy anemo harbinger shall" this is actually a good mindset i'll just let the (intertwined) fate decide for me :) ba dum tss cyno are you proud of me-

right!!! the scarab farming horror stories are just... yeah uh i'm good for now thanks maybe next time~

also i triple crowned xiao yesterday!!

my precious bby is so stronk now <3 hubby is also slowly getting stronger. i'm just missing childe's tusk thingy... i am in dire need of dream solvents + that slime stuff slfksldk brb going for a slime killing spree don't mind me :D

have you finished all the achon quests and events btw? i still haven't even touched the archon quests at all and i've only just slightly played through the event 😭 i'm gonna have to spend this weekend finishing the event quests and story aren't i-

jetlag wasn't fun ughhghgh thankfully it didn't last that long!!

the mango one was... meh. i just can't taste the mango at all??? it just tasted like a normal oolong jasmine tea for me... i mean it's not bad, but it's not as unique as the other ones </3 i was saddened but i found a few others that i liked so that's good at least!! both rooibos teas were super nice, and osmanthus sencha... top tier👌🏻 i'm glad i bought a box of that, i brewed one last night <3

also mwah mwah head ruffles for you (and lin) too 💗

HE WOULDDD 😭 but dw, i won't turn a blind eye to that and give his arm a soft pinch later LOLLL he won't get away with it (/lh)

which speaking of, i can't help but wonder about what kind of dynamic would take place between zhongli and ayato... hmm, mutual respect, most likely??? although i feel like zhongli might get slightly annoyed by ayato's sadistic sense of humor 🤔

HELPFJWJDJ i just imagine you hissing at the sun and i laughed 😭 jackets are definitely more flowy and gives you more room to breath tho! as a sweater lover, i can confirm that it is not fun to be sweaty when you're wearing a sweater <//3 but as long as we're slaying and looking good, who cares (/j)

too true LOLLL it's like... bestie, you have three names and i might have to ask you to pick one. you're confusing the government rn 🤨 (/j) indeed, he has been climbing too fast lately... never thought i'd ever find an adrenaline junkie like him endearing. ahem, ahem 🕳️🚶

THE BA DUM TSS HELFOEOKD i can see our general mahamatra cheering you on from somewhere in the crowd 🫡 (/j) i'll be manifesting for you, rin jie! i'm at guaranteed 7 pity and i think i'm gonna hold off doing pulls until the very end of tartaglia's banner next patch (in case we get news about an ayato rerun 👀). this is how you know ayato is still #1 because i'd skip tartaglia for him and him only (/lh)

yayyy, triple-crowned xiao! look at the pose he's in fhejkfkskd so proud <3 but atp, i think you're already getting too used to hearing childe's weekly boss voicelines LOLLLL butyl yeahhh, gooo slay those slimes and tortellini tartar sauce's ass \⁠(>◡<)⁠/ i shall also continue to fight the raiden shogun to farm for heizou and tighnari's talents, let us suffer. (/lh)

mhm, i did! i managed to finish the fourth act in two days, i think??? dw, i won't spoil you, rin jie~ but i gotta say that one of my fav things about the newest act is the teamwork and development of the dynamics between the characters! and plus, we get to see alhaitham a lot, hehe. tho, i can't but affectionately slander him every time he's on screen. he is only tolerable by proxy because of you, rin jie. (/lh)

NOOOO, i was really looking forward to the mango one, but it seems it isn't as strong as i expected. what a waste of potential <//3 but i'm glad the rooibos and the osmanthus (what is this coincidence) tea were to your liking~ oh, to talk about anything and everything with zhongli whilst the steam from your teacups billow like a miniature chimney <3 whatever would the two of you talk about?? the world's current issues? common interests? or even impromptu history lessons? *chants* zhongrin zhongrin zhongrin hehe 👀

#the headpats make me feel vv accomplished even tho all i did was drink water LOLLL tyyyy hehe <3 #maybe i should find some zhongli fanarts from talented artists to bless your eyes 🤫 #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠

[seelestia]

"why does it feel like we're writing letters to each other in the 80's" I WHEEZED SO HARD-

oh no wonder, i thought i heard a familiar voice sobbing praising kamisato ayato's elegance and handsome face a few cells away, that was you huh /j

LMAO i thought the puppy spirit was influenced from that voiceline that's gold slfklsdj and i'm sure he finds it very adorable of you whenever your sassy side comes out, especially when it comes to interacting with him. i'd imagine he would return the sass in a graceful and ✨elegant✨ way. it becomes a contest to see who'll blush and give in first :p

i love love love how cool the air was but gosh yes it was very very windy ahsjsjdaldj i've always lived in tropical countries with the average temp of about 26+ degrees celcius so i had my jacket on 95% of the time lmao and yes there were loads of food - i can imagine you drooling over them, cause i did too eheh

i don't know ;w; i am so torn shldsksjsl if we're looking at team comps i should probably get tortellini archons knows i have too many anemo characters already.... but i also want the mean lil skrunkly harbinger man....

RIGHT YES I FELT THAT TOO he was so helpful in the last event, so i am crossing my fingers they'll put his rerun soon!!! 🤞🏻

the dinner table will be a battlefield in itself cause i need to make sure he's treating you right ok do not stop me (ง •̀_•́)ง

gosh yeah the aiming part of bow characters is partly why i don't usually pull for them... using a controller that has drifting issues in that circumstances is a nightmare :D

YES omg i heard about that too... and i have given up on the onikabutos for now in favor of slime hunting cause i want to max xiao and zhongli's talents first lol why is one day only 24 hours i need more time pls them beetles are so hard to find hyv what do you have against beetles smh

hehe good good anything for my adopted son <3

the nobleman language made me feel like a dignified lady writing to a penpal across the seven seas lol

i think i'm okay now after a few nights' rest hehe i hope your day is going great so far <3 and my tea adventure is over for now bc i finished the box hskdksdj i will definitely be looking at other tea samples after i make some progress with my older teas >:3

waiting for ayato to bail me out even if he is the reason i'm here <//3 i shall come for you soon, rin jie, i'll save you with... the power of money. *pushes zhongli away softly* (/j)

THE COINCIDENCE 😭 like i already knew i embodied the energy of a puppy, but i didn't realize ayato had a voiceline about being a dog person??? does this mean ayalia was written in the stars. (/lh) and yes, i can imagine he'd call my sassy side cute and then tap on my nose HNGHSJJFJE

i see, my country is also like that! >:) four seasons? nope, only summer and monsoon here, love <//3 going to the highlands was the only way i could ever experience a chill like the one overseas, hehe~ but you're more of a jacket gal, aren't you, rin jie?? i'm more of a sweater gal, so we complete each other LOLLLL jackets 🤝 sweaters

TORTELLINI HELPFEIJDKE are you the secret gatekeeper of the infamous childe bullying community?? 🤨 because if so, let me join (/j) ngl, i just recently watched his collected miscellany and i can't believe i'm saying this but... why he kinda cute 🚶 i'm vv sure you already saw the simping tomfoolery in my priv help but rn, it's safe to say that i will be pulling for tartaglia! but if i even sniff an ayato rerun in v3.4 or nearer patches, then tartaglia will unfortunately realize that he'd be second to my beloved husband <//3 are you going to try your luck at tortellini's banner first?? hehe, perhaps, you can follow the mindset of: if tartaglia comes home, then he comes home. if not, aight, then the little angy anemo harbinger shall. >:)

the scarabs are actually one of the reasons i'm kinda glad that i lost the 50/50 on cyno's banner 😭 but i see that you're spending your resources on your hubby and our grumpy adeptus, good luck! <3 AND FR, LIKE WHY CAN'T THE DOMAIN I WANT TO FARM LAST A FEW DAYS OR SO. PLEASE DON'T GO YET. #easierlife (/j)

i'm glad you're feeling better <3 i haven't been on a plane yet, but i'm sure the jetlag is really smth 😭 and you already finished the box, i see! i remember my intuition telling me the mango-flavored one sounds super good, is it??? 👀 me and my strawberry tea are just chilling, hehe.

#two simps speaking in nobleman language from their respective jail cells HELPFEIKDKWK #maybe i'll pull another nobleman language stunt out of nowhere next time hehe #mwah mwah! headpats for rin jie <3 #ask box! 📬 #visitor: dearest rin! 💠