𝓯𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 .

after so long in that place , i couldn't help but start to wonder . . what have i done wrong to deserve this ?

𝐈𝐍𝐃. 𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐋 of genshin impact's 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐈 . slightly head - canon based . semi - lit &. descriptive as english isn't my first language , spotty activity due to work , slightly selective and slow at times . written by 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚 ╱ 19↑

© 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 / 𝐩𝐬𝐝 / 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 .

❝  come  and  follow  me,  then.  ❞ㅤ you  gesture  for  her  to  follow,  only  stopping  for  a  second  or  two  to  ask  one  of  your  shrine  maidens  to  bring  some  tea  and  sweets.  once  you  two  arrive  at  the  chashitsu  of  grand  narukami  shrine,  you  simply  take  a  seat,  and  wait  for  her  to  do  the  same,ㅤ❝  forgive  me,  i  seem  to  have  forgotten  to  ask  what  your  name  is.  ❞

careful steps soon after the other begins to walk , following in her path like a lost child . once arrived , collei was extra careful not to embarrass herself once the vixen was seated . taking a bit of extra time to monitor her own movement , not wishing to stumble — something often against her control . hopefully she doesn't mind improper etiquette . .

the question broke the several hours of silence in her bed — rotting , mind occupied by flashbacks . sigh . someone probably sent him to check on the girl . she promised that she was fine — though now it only became so obvious . knowing kaeya . . collei assumed all they wanted to do was tease or pry .

❝  the  traveller,  hm?  funny,  i  do  not  think  they  have  ever  touched  my  ears. . .  ❞ㅤㅤyou  would  almost  feel  bad,  had  this  not  been  a  question  you  are  tired  of  hearing  by  now.  nevermind  that,  this  is  a  new  face,  and  it  sparks  your  curiosity,  ㅤㅤ ❝  but,  if  you’re  a  friend  of  theirs,  i  see  no  reason  to  not  welcome  you  with  my  utmost  hospitality.  ❞

which,  bless  that  poor  girl’s  soul,  still  is  not  much,  given  your  appetite  for  mischief,ㅤㅤ❝  would  you  like  some  tea,  perhaps?  ❞

it feels much nicer being able to ( somewhat ) bond with others — memories of being shooed away constantly by everyone soon invaded her mind , but was swiftly interrupted .

❝  . . .  i don’t know  you, do i?  ❞ㅤㅤit  isn’t  a  familiar  face,  and  your  memory  never  fails,  but  making  sure  you  are  right  could  never  hurt.  a  lot  of  nerve,  is what it takes to  ask  something  like  that.  but  then  again,  some  don’t  even  ask,  treating  you  like  a  showcase  animal;  those,  however,  don’t  ever  come  near  you  again,  after  you  are  done  with  them.ㅤㅤ❝  you  cannot.  i  am  not  particularly  fond  of  strangers  touching  me  like  that.  ❞

a small hum . unfortunately she can't let her silly intrusive thoughts win today .〝 but the traveller said — 〞uttered before cutting herself off and shaking her head . tighnari always said don't push your luck — . . though even he won't let her feel his ears , so after asking the traveller — they suggested asking the shrine maiden . worth a shot . ( 💧 )