#btlgrnd

                “ so, what’s one of the fatui harbingers doing in mondstadt ? ” though her voice wasn’t exactly threatening, the way she clutched at her WEAPON spoke that she was ready to get into a battle should it turn that way. following the major incident in LIYUE and death of geo archon, the KNIGHT was more skeptical of them than usual.

“. . . .?” A look of question was thrown the man’s way, hand rising to tug back golden hair from her face. “Did you need me for something, Zhongli?” There was a small tilt of her head then, a small smile touching her lips, though the gesture lacked its usual warmth and energy. “I didn’t think anyone else would be here in these parts.” She had found a secluded clearing to kind of sit in, staring at the river bank just ahead of her. So, needless to say, she was surprised to have been discovered. 

“So, you’re a Scion now? And here I thought you’d always be but a lone wolf.” The young Lord Commander teased Estinien with a soft chuckle. “Tis good for you, truly. I always said you needed someone watching your back.” Aymeric smiled softly at his dearest friend. “You’ve come a long way.”

Folding up the map, which she had clutched to her chest in her moment of fright, honey hues flickered to him. “What trouble did you bring with you this time?” She quipped, though there was a tinge of amusement underlining her voice. 

─「エウルア」─  “ why does everything have to involve weapons with you ? can’t it just be a normal dance ? the waltz, maybe ? something beautiful and elegant instead of ... violent ? ” sword dance is also elegant, of course, but she wasn’t going to say that.

 It all stems from people and their idle time and boredom; he was just doing his civic duty of protecting his city, his way, without the attention of others. Not because he was necessarily trying to be secretive for an undermining reason, but rather, he simply preferred to work alone. 

i am always here for this! slow burns are my absolute favorite because the development that goes into it and that build up, it’s just — /chef kiss. my IM’s ( or even discord ) is always available and open for plotting! for whenever you decide which muse of yours, or we can bounce ideas off each other uvu 

─「ルキナ」─  “ hehe ... is this a praise for my performance in the last training session, professor ? does that mean i did good ? ” the EXALT was beaming from ear to ear, feeling that warmth rise from inside her chest and couldn’t help nuzzling to the gentle hand. was she looking like a puppy being praised by the person she likes ? maybe.