#gi.lumine

Your arms that were wrapped around Ningguang's frame slowly start to retract. As your skin slides against hers, a squeeze against your own figure stops you from continuing. Ningguang simply rests her forehead on you, a sigh coming from her.

"Please, just for a second longer." She says. Her voice is meek, very much unlike her usual tone.

She reminds you of a child, pleading for small yet endearing affections. It makes you wonder a little, just how much did Ningguang have to grow up at such a young age? You'd heard stories of her selling by the coast of Yaoguang shoal, but it was only now that it settled in. You could only imagine how a young child could struggle to support themselves, working every day under the beating sun - an image so divorced to her current disposition.

So you let her stay that way a little bit longer, bodies once gain sharing that comfortable warmth. She sighs into your skin as her body language loosens up. Then you hear it, a mumble.

"Thank you."

—Lumine

Lumine's hugs are what you would expect it to be: welcoming. She is not a stranger to physical touch from friends, and she has spent many a time hugging some of them if requested (yes, even Paimon). Her body is built due to all the physical work she expends her energy on every day, so it's no surprise if her hugs also make you feel protected.

Her hugs don't last long for a few reasons. First is that she's always on the move, but she takes the few moments she gets to give you a hug if you ask for one. Second is the fact that her body has a tendency to be warmer than others, which may lead to some overheating; this is brought about adaptations from her experience traveling Teyvat (Paimon once ended up as a sort of teddy bear one night, and she ended up crying for Lumine to wake up since the rise in temperature was starting to feel extremely uncomfortable).

Overall, Lumine's hugs are homey and safe. If you ever have the chance to hug her, go for it (100% Paimon-approved despite the previous mishap).

It had been so long since you last saw Lumine. Despite letters being exchanged between you two every now and then, it felt like forever since your last meeting. That was why when you chanced upon curious whispers of the Honorary Knight entering the borders of Mondstadt, you couldn't help but show your excitement.

The citizens of Mondstadt were also quick to notice, watching you linger by the bridge or the stalls near the entrance. Other knights of Favonius also noticed the way you perked up every time you spotted anyone with blonde hair.

Bystanders looked upon you endearingly. Even more so when you rushed from under the arch and across the bridge without warning.

"Lumine!" You shouted, and everyone knew that the hero of Teyvat had finally appeared.

Lumine's laugh sounded like bells as you barreled into her awaiting arms. Even with so much force, her strength stopped her from tipping over as one typically would. Your arms wrapped around her shoulders, face burying in the crook of her neck. The feeling of your breath against her skin warmed her heart.

A hand rested upon your head. "I'm back."

—Kokomi

Kokomi is unaccustomed to physical affections, which might be able to be attributed to her status as a priestess. That alone leaves her busy, and though she works with multiple people in just a day, she doesn't regularly come into physical contact with them. Even if she does, the most that she's ever experienced is a handshake or tap on the shoulder.

Like Ningguang, she tenses at first when hugged. Her muscles go taught, and she tried hard not to let any discomfort slip onto her countenance. She'll try to ask you questions or talk to you in an attempt to dispell any such awkardness that she feels. Over time, as she gets used to physical contact with you, her hugs start to feel more comfortable. She also starts reciprocating physical affections little by little, like starting to hug you back or patting your head in some instances.

Kokomi's hugs are awkard at first, so expect her freezing up or her mouth ends up pressed into a thin lne. The more she gets used to it, however, the more her hugs start to feel like flowing water (as poetic as it sounds). It's calming and very grounding. It seems like hugs are much-needed breathers for both of you.

You sat in Kokomi's little sanctuary, reading away as you waited for her to finish her duties. On the table in front of you, a plate of mochi was set. You made it, hoping to get Kokomi to take a rest and sit with you for a while. The crunch of her sandals reverberated in the small space, and you put your book down, standing up to greet her.

"Kokomi, hey! How are-" You're immediately cut off by her arms snaking around your torso and pulling you closer. You were taken aback, but your hands soon found purchase on her back, rubbing up and down.

"My apologies for startling you," she whsipered, "I just couldn't help myself."

You closed your eyes, continuing your previous ministrations. "It's okay. You can always catch a break, you know? If you want to, I could even spend it with you."

Her hold on you tightened; the change was minute, but it's one you caught instantly. Kokomi sighed, shoulders sagging. You took it as your cue to bring up the food on the table. "C'mon, I made some dango. You should eat before you go back and do what priestesses like you do on a regular."

She let out a giggle before (almost disappointingly) detaching from you and sitting down in the chair adjacent yours. Her eyes peered onto the book also set on the table.

"Oh, that's one of my favorites!"