Honorable Bookworm

✧ You think he’s cute but you’d be absolutely correct ✧ He’s got the power of God and Anime Martial Arts Novels on his side ✧ Seems quiet and polite, but has a tricksy side ✧ Will drop everything, even the things he’s holding, to help you out ✧ Books.

oh no cute portrait maker

“Do you need help putting up a fence, then? I don’t know anything about carpentry, but I can hold things and hammer nails!”

“How do you mean? What kinds of games are there?”

“There was never a celebration for this in Liyue...are there traditional customs? Are there games?”

"You can just call me Xingqqiu,” he offered. Boldly stepping forward, he looks up and around at the tall plants. A maze can’t be too difficult, right? He dug around in his bag for a moment, searching for something. What he finally produces is a hard-bound journal, which falls open to a blank page. Charcoal stick in hand, he smiles at the woman. “We can map it out as we go, so we don’t get too lost. What do you think--oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t get *your* name, my lady.”

One torch. One goal. Two people. Xingqiu had ​been excited to run into a familiar bard when accepting the challenge. They’ve hardly spoken before, but who doesn’t know Venti? Anyone who’s ever traveled through Mondstat is familiar with the name. “Are you ready?” he asks, brandishing the torch between them. “It’s just a little walk--this will be easy!”

​The Fibonacci ward is daunting. The whole city is daunting, but this ward in particular is very daunting. The tall buildings, the deep canyon; but Xingqiu is *not* afraid. He’s leaning with his shoulder against the wall, book open in his hand in front of him. The official told him to wait for a partner, that they’d be sending one along soon. When he catches sight of a blonde head approaching, he straightens up and snaps the book shut. There’s something familiar about the man, like he’s seen him walk by through a window. Familiarity is unusual in this city, so he’s comforted by the sight. “Are you here to help fix the pipes?” he asks brightly. “I may have peeked a little--it’s very steamy in there. I hope you can handle a little heat!”

Hello hello! This muse is very new for me, so I’m starting off small. Xingqiu is far from home but ready to accept some quests! Capping at 2 for now, but castmates are exempt!

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