as a professional bloodletter, you should be more than used to being put into compromising positions for your job. yet for some reason, today's client has you more flustered than you've ever been before. his breath is warm on your neck, loose strands of crimson hair tickling your chin as your hands grip onto his shoulders tightly. being seated on his lap is far from uncomfortable, but somehow you can't tell if it's the blood loss or the proximity that's making your head spin, especially with the faintest smell of grapes that clings to him. it suits him, you think in a daze, trying to clear your mind of the fog that seems to have settled on it, blanketing the clarity of your thoughts.
"are you alright, darling?" DILUC's baritone voice sounds suddenly, as if he can sense your nervousness. knowing his vampiric abilities, he probably can. you barely process the pet name, and although you don't know it, he doesn't either, as it was a heat of the moment action from the energy boost he received after sipping your saccharine blood. face warming from embarassment, you respond, "i'm fine, master DILUC. you can continue." he cups your cheek with one gloved hand, maroon eyes searching yours for any trace of hesitation, but you're entirely willing. after all, this is a contractual occurrence, there should be no business of you falling head over heels for someone you will perhaps never meet again. however, he still pulls away, fangs glittering with remnants of ruby red blood, "it's fine. i've had more than my fair share, i wouldn't want you to fall ill."
you're still a little dizzy, and you suspect DILUC notices that when you don't move from his lap. in one fluid movement, he shrugs off his thick coat and wraps it around you before muttering, "i should have known not to drink so much..." his voice is almost inaudible as he mumbles, "i just couldn't stop myself." to you, he clears his throat, hoping desperately you don't notice the flush on his cheeks, "there's a spare room here you can stay in if you'd like." it saps all of your energy just to nod blindly in agreement, even though you really have no clue what he's saying.
the next second, you pass out, falling forward into DILUC's chest. he's silent, listening to the sound of your heart thumping rhythmically against your ribcage, it's a noise he hasn't heard for almost centuries. although he initially doubted kaeya when the cavalry captain suggested a live bloodletter to quench his thirst, DILUC was very glad he had agreed. as you let out a soft snore, a small smile paints itself across DILUC's face, and he whispers, "i may be immortal, but archons, you're going to cause the death of me."
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info ; diluc x gn!reader, royalty au, fake dating au
"may i have this dance, my love?" DILUC bows in front of you, offering one hand clad in a silk glove to you, fiery hair tied back in a neat high ponytail. "of course, dear," you smile and dip into a curtsey before intertwining your fingers with his. as the orchestra begins to play the first strains of a familiar grand waltz, you barely even notice the twinkling of the chandelier above you, too caught up in the way young king DILUC's smile seems to light up the entire room.
as he guides you around the room, the two of you quickly fall into rhythm, performing the steps you've been practicing since your childhood and setting the stage for the rest of the nobility to partner up on the sparkling dance floor. DILUC's hand rests on your waist, the other on your shoulder as his vermilion eyes search yours, "are you alright with this?" there's no affectionate nickname tacked onto the end this time, and his gaze is only filled with genuine concern. "why wouldn't i be, darling?" you emphasise the pet-name, eyes glancing from side to side in an attempt to remind him that the two of you are at a social gathering β you have to keep up the act.
ah yes, the delightful act that the two of you are forced to put on thanks to the infernal requirement for diplomacy and unity of the world. sometimes you think you'd have preferred going to war, but then you remember that you're responsible for the lives of your people, and your sacrifice no longer seems to be in vain. as the youthful heirs to the throne in your respective countries, which were always at odds, the parents of both you and DILUC came to an agreement; the two of you were to be betrothed, to end the conflict between nations as a sign of peace and prosperity to come.
but the two of you didn't love each other, how could you? the deal was sealed mere minutes after the two of you met, that's hardly enough time for your heart to officially decide this was who you wanted to spend the rest of your life with. unfortunately, as a royal, you were forced to follow along with the plan. yet somehow, as the two of you spent more and more time together, the upcoming marriage didn't seem too bad after all, especially not with how DILUC was actually perfect husband material.
for ; @cxlrose hi cal !! im very glad we got to meet each other, i hope we can interact more in future hehe <3 from one ring admirer to another, i hope u like this !! :D [also i am a firm believer in himbo diluc]
info ; diluc x reader, mutual pining
DILUC stares out the window, lips downturned in a barely visible frown. elzer, who's just walked into the room, stares at him in confusion, watching as his master glares at the glass as if attempting to a burn a hole right through it. elzer doesn't bother asking, he knows DILUC will deny everything, so he checks the view himself and can't help but smile. you and kaeya are strolling around outside, while inside, DILUC is clenching his fists and using all his willpower not to go punch his brother right now.
"quick, he's looking!" kaeya whisper-shouts, gesturing not subtly at all towards one of the windows, where the blurry outline of a redheaded figure is visible through the tinted glass. "archons, are you serious?! do i look okay?" you fuss with your outfit as kaeya blocks you from view, and then when he nods enthusiastically you step aside. your gaze immediately travels to DILUC, and you wave at him while mouthing the words, "hi, master DILUC!"
DILUC's heart nearly explodes upon seeing you wave at him, it's a simple act that is somehow so adorable when it comes from you. shyly, he raises a hand and reciprocates the action, watching your face light up with a beam as he unknowingly mirrors your expression. heat rises to his cheeks, and he thanks his lucky stars that you can't see his face β he's sure it's as red as his hair. as he hides his face in his hands, elzer chuckles to himself before tiptoeing out of the room, careful not to disturb DILUC, although noting that he should encourage the young wine tycoon to try and start an actual conversation with you next time
"kaeya, he waved at me! DILUC actually waved at me!" you're doing your best not to start jumping and cheering as you grin widely at your best friend. smiling at your reaction, kaeya shakes his head as he thinks about how DILUC will be telling him the exact same thing, except from his point of view, later when they meet up together. kaeya snickers and rolls his eyes before fondly ruffling your hair, "thank goodness i decided to help you today. maybe tomorrow you can actually try talking to him!"
Could you please make hcs for Diluc, Kaeya, Bennett and Xingqiu with a gn s/o that is a really powerful anemo vision user? But, the thing is, they are actually pretty chill in their life-style, no adventuring or fighting monsters or anything, they are a random farmer that no one would bat a eye if not for the fact that Hillichurls and Mitachurls seen to be seen constantly around where they grow their vegetables, so yeah, they will not just watch some Mitachurl wreak havoc on their babies
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you and bennett had just started dating recently, and were still in the process of getting to know each other. it might have been sped up if it wasn't for the fact that most of your dates went haywire halfway through thanks to his bad luck. however, you never let it dampen bennett's mood or yours, and often reminded him it wasn't his fault whenever he started getting insecure that you would leave him.
of course, bennett had noticed the anemo vision you wielded, but had yet to see you in battle with it. for that at least he was grateful, because he didn't know what he would do if anything bad happened to you. he assumed you weren't much of a warrior due to your relaxed demeanor, as you weren't a member of the adventurer's guild nor a knight of favonius. bennett wasn't sure if he was strong enough to protect the two of you in a fight, especially with the entire universe conspiring against him.
one day, you decided to invite bennett over to your farm. it was a little on the outskirts of springvale, where there were acres of flat land that were perfect for growing a healthy harvest. your boyfriend was incredibly excited, and was buzzing with energy all day as he rapidly fired off questions about anything remotely related to farming. 'what tools do you use?' 'how often do you water them?' 'do you know how to cook with these crops?' 'you do?! can you teach me to make something?' the list went on and on, and frankly you were very pleased to see bennett being this interested in your profession.
however, when the two of you arrived, there was a huge blazing axe mitachurl swinging its weapon around in the middle of your lush field! bennett's jaw dropped as he considered how much damage it would cause to your crops if the axe lit up, while you merely cursed under your breath 'not this again.'
without a trace of fear, you rushed ahead, unwilling to see any harm befall your beloved crops and oblivious to bennett telling you how dangerous it was. 'don't worry!' you called back as some sort of reassurance, but bennett was obviously still going to worry. he would have followed you into battle if he wasn't so terrified that his bad luck would only make things more difficult for you, not to mention his pyro vision would simply set the crops aflame. the mitachurl's white eyes rested on you for a moment before a mighty growl escaped its throat as it prepared to lunge forward and crush you beneath its feet.
you merely held your hand out towards it and concentrated, while muttering a quick prayer to barbatos. almost immediately, the vision you owned began to glow as you summoned a gust of wind which whipped around you, bennett and the mitachurl with a howl loud enough to rival that of andrius. as you clenched your fingers, the wind blew towards the mitachurl and knocked it off its feet before pushing it so far away it was nothing more than a speck in the distance. dusting off your hands, you instantly bent down to check your plants as if defeating giant monsters were just part of your daily routine.
'that was so cool!' bennett cheered as he ran over to you, 'i didn't know you were so strong!' you smiled at his enthusiasm, 'thanks. now could you help me water these? i think the fight might have dehydrated them.'
bennett now knows you have a hidden side reserved solely for unknowing hilichurls who dare trample your crops, and he thinks it's the most epic thing ever. he feels as if you're a sort of superhero coming to your helpless vegetables' defense. he also loves how you treat your plants as your babies, taking such amazing care of them. however, he doesn't visit your farm as often anymore, the two of you prefer meeting up in mondstadt, because whenever he comes over, the number of hilichurls and mitachurls trying to attack your crops increases by way too much.
diluc.
you were quite well-known in mondstadt for your green thumb, and you had a stall where you sold the vegetables you grew in the field outside your house. diluc only got to know you when you visited the angel's share after work for a drink. the two of you began talking, and eventually started dating.
the dawn winery had been suffering from a lack of grape produce recently, which in turn affected the amount of wine they could create, causing diluc to be rather concerned. well aware of your talent with growing plants, and your skill in farming, he came to you for advice. you agreed to visit the winery with him to check out what was wrong and hopefully get to the root of the problem. to be honest, you were very happy that diluc had chosen to ask you. it sometimes felt like your stoic boyfriend despised requesting assistance, preferring instead to deal with his issues alone. the fact that he asked you showed just how much diluc trusted you.
diluc was a very perceptive man, and of course he had noticed your anemo vision. as far as he knew, and he personally believed he knew you quite well, you didn't spend your time adventuring or fighting. with his limited knowledge of farming, diluc supposed you used your vision to... blow bugs off the leaves of your vegetables???
the two of you were heading towards the mansion and its expansive land when you suddenly heard a shout, only to see connor running towards you and diluc looking absolutely terrified. 'there's a horde of hilichurls outside the winery!' he yelled in between pants to catch his breath. always ready to act, diluc gripped his claymore as his vision began to glow, but you quickly stopped him, 'diluc, the vines will burn if you use your vision.' seeing the wisdom in your words, he lowered his weapon and sighed, 'but the hilichurls-' with an enigmatic smile, you replied 'leave it to me.'
diluc trusted you, but he wasn't about to let you rush headfirst into blatant danger. so when you tried to run towards the field of grape vines, to which the hilichurls were also moving precariously close, diluc held you back. 'i'll be fine', you promised, and he had no choice but to let you go. with his heart in his throat, diluc watched as you strolled almost casually towards the monsters.
raising one hand, you focused all your energy on the hilichurls, who had just noticed your presence. you swung your arm at them, and suddenly a tornado of swirling wind appeared out of nowhere and blew in their direction. the hilichurls were lifted into the air and tossed away, after being spun around long enough to make them permanently dizzy. with the threat eliminated, you started to investigate the plants to find the problem.
diluc rushed over, 'are you alright, my love?' with your hands on your hip, you smiled at him 'yup!' before turning to connor and scowling 'which genius thought using slimeicide would be a good idea?' 'oh, that was me... why?' 'it's hurting your plants!'
thanks to your intervention, the dawn winery was saved from eventual bankruptcy, and for that diluc was extremely grateful. he also admired your prowess in using the anemo vision gifted to you, although he would definitely still worry for your safety.
kaeya.
kaeya alberich, cavalry captain of the knights of favonius, was dating you. how had that happened? he had first seen you when you were selling homegrown vegetables at your stall, and then started flirting with you. flirting was a sort of hobby for him, and he didn't actually expect his flings to go anywhere. however, with you, kaeya found himself genuinely enjoying the conversation, and he started coming to see you every day until he mustered up the courage to ask you out.
kaeya may look playful on the outside, but in reality, he's very observant, and had quickly noticed your turquoise anemo vision. he was also aware that you weren't an adventurer, but since he was dating you, he decided not to pry, and instead wait for you to open up on what you used it for on your own.
it so happened that one fine day you had invited kaeya over for dinner. although he had been loaded with work from acting grandmaster jean, who claimed he was slacking off recently, the eagerness he was feeling to visit your place for the first time gave him the energy he needed to power through it and hand it back to jean the same day with a smug smirk. however, when he arrived at your farm, he noticed you were standing right in between two hilichurls who did not look friendly at all!
your name slipped past his lips in a cry of fear as he quickly unsheathed his sword, ready to fight them off, but as he ran towards you, he realised that perhaps you didn't need his help after all. with confidence, you summoned a wind current that lifted you into the air, much to the shock of both the hilichurls and kaeya. you were carrying nothing but a rake, so kaeya believed you must have been gardening when you were surrounded by the monsters. however, you were creative enough to use the rake as a weapon, and you performed a mighty plunge attack after being boosted up by your anemo current. the hilichurls were knocked back by the impact, and it certainly knocked some fear into them as well, for the next moment they simply ran away in the opposite direction.
clapping slowly to hide how impressed he was, kaeya strolled towards you, "i never knew you could fight so well, darling." you smiled, "i prefer farming, plus i knew you would try to get me to join the knights." he feigned embarassment with a playful smirk, "you know me too well."
overall, kaeya was quite pleased to find out that you had this hidden fighter side, and he would probably tease you about it a lot. "if you're that mad at me you could always just use your vision against me, you know," he's fond of winking at you, even if it's just to see your flustered reaction.
xingqiu.
xingqiu had first met you when he was visiting qingce village to look for the final installment in the latest martial arts novel series he was reading at the time. the two of you had hit it off very quickly, and decided to start dating. you both spent hours talking about everything under the sun as you explored liyue to escape xingqiu's legacy and his busy life at the city.
of course he had seen your anemo vision, who could miss that turqoise gleam? he had never seen you use it, but in his creative writer's mind, he made up fantasies where you were the most powerful anemo user alive, utilising the powers granted to you by the archon barbatos to slay evildoers without hesitation. however, in reality, he suspected you were just a regular person who had been through a lot, and had been blessed with a vision. it wasn't that big of a deal to him anyway, he was with you for your company, not your strength.
one summer afternoon, he was walking to your house to pick you up for the day's adventure, when he spotted a mitachurl carrying a huge shield rushing up to you. your back was turned to it, and you were gently caressing the blossom of a flower in your garden with one hand and watering the vegetables on the ground beside it with the other. he yelled out your name as a warning, and dashed to protect you, but you called back, "it's fine, xingqiu!"
standing up, you faced the mitachurl and groaned - did it really have nothing better to do than to interrupt your farming time? your vision started glowing as you summoned a gust of wind that blew away the mitachurl's shield as if it was just a tiny toy instead of a heavy broad piece of wood. with its protection out of the way, you pointed a threatening hand at it to gesture that you were going to attack, causing it to turn around and flee at once.
glad that the danger was eliminated, xingqiu ran over to you and searched your body for injuries before sighing with relief. "i'm so happy you weren't hurt, my liege," he hugged you tightly before pressing a kiss on your temple. "xingqiu, we're dating, do you really still have to call me that?" "of course, my liege. now, onto our next adventure!"
learning how powerful you are doesn't make much of a difference in your relationship, except xingqiu might probably ask you to teach him a few moves every now and then so he can practice during his 'moments of solitude'.
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i love how this request had so many best boys,,, cries
bennett deserves the world he is The Cutest Ever
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diluc.
"luluuuuu," you mumble, dragging out the syllables of your affectionate nickname for your boyfriend. diluc ragnvindr, known by all as the wine tycoon of mondstadt, and known by few as the darknight hero, actually adores your pet name for him - he thinks it's cute coming from you. he's standing over the counter at the angel's share, wiping down the wooden surface with an old rag until it's gleaming like a piece of treasure in the ocean's depths. the tavern is devoid of anyone other than the two of you, as the other workers left diluc to clean up after he encouraged them to go home for the night.
burying your face in his back, your arms snake around his waist, with one hand tugging on his black coat. beyond the feeling of home which comes with embracing diluc, you can also sense exhaustion emanating from his figure. "yes, my love?" he replies, concern flooding his tone, and you actually want to scold him. how can he always forget to take care of himself, yet still prioritise your wellbeing and ensure you're doing alright even as he seems to be a second away from collapsing of fatigue? "i want you to rest," you murmur, pressing your cheek against the rough material of his raven black coat. the coat suits him, all coarse and prickly on the inside "but y/n, i have to finish this-" diluc begins, only for you to interrupt, "diluc, i'll even do it for you if it means you'll go to bed."
diluc's eyes widen, and he turns around to face your pouting face. oh no, he thinks, you're making that irresistible expression! how on earth is he supposed to deny you anything when you look this cute?! "y/n... fine. i guess i can stop for tonight," he mutters, furrowing his brow as he ponders the likelihood of mondstadt being invaded by hilichurls if he doesn't go out and perform his self-appointed duties as the darknight hero. however, the smile that graces your features upon hearing his reply is enough to chase away all his reservations about halting work.
later that night when you pull him into bed and snuggle up next to him, diluc thinks he should take breaks more often if it means he gets to spend more time with your warmth beside him like this.
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If it's not much of a hassle, can you make hcs for Xiao, Diluc, Albedo and Razor with a gender neutral s/o that is really sweet and positive to everyone and anyone (They even are polite to hillichurls if you let them), but they suffered a tragedy, long before they met them, and they ended losing all their family.
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warnings; mentions of death, nightmares, spoilers for diluc's backstory
albedo.
albedo was always fascinated with your behaviour, as he wondered how a single human being could contain so much joy and positivity. you were like the sunshine in his lonely days at dragonspine, bringing so much light and warmth with you whenever you visited him. he sometimes ponders how lucky he was to end up with someone like you, who was so incredibly kind and caring to everyone. however, he did have to step in when you tried to politely ask a lawachurl to stop attacking you both during one of his expeditions.
as the two of you had only started dating recently, you were still testing the waters and getting to know each other better. hence, he was still unaware of your past, and he found out in a rather strange manner. it happened during one of his rare trips to mondstadt. the people there all respected him and he was treated well, but he preferred the peaceful solitude of the icy mountain. he was calmly strolling around after checking on timaeus' progress in his alchemy studies when he bumped into kaeya. "oh, albedo! how are you?" the cavalry captain asked cheerfully. "i'm alright. have you seen y/n by any chance?" albedo replied. "isn't today 'the day'?" kaeya looked at him confusedly. "what do you mean?" albedo furrowed his brow. "you know, the anniversary of their family's death. it's not like you to forget something so monumental, albedo," kaeya couldn't resist teasing him. "it's not so much i forgot that i didn't know at all," the kreideprinz muttered before bidding kaeya goodbye and returning to his camp at dragonspine.
albedo spent the rest of the day pacing up and down his workspace, unable to properly concentrate on any of his work, to the point where even sucrose was concerned. "uhhh, mr albedo, are you okay?" unfortunately, albedo was too involved in his spiraling thoughts to hear her, and so sucrose was unintentionally ignored. rip sucrose
albedo personally disliked maintaining relationships, but you were the exception. however, this situation was just proving his belief that they were far too difficult to keep steady. a million different thoughts were coursing through his mind; why didn't you tell him? he felt so guilty for not being there for you on a day that was evidently important to you. were you going to be upset that he found out? was it a big secret? how did you manage to stay happy all the time even if your entire family had passed away on the same day, leaving you the sole survivor?
when you visited him that night, albedo wordlessly pulled you into a hug, stroking your head gently as some method of comforting you. "albedo...?" "y/n, i'm truly sorry that i wasn't there for you today. i know it must have been hard for you to go through on your own, but i'm here from now on. please don't be afraid to lean on me for support, i'll try my best to help however i can," albedo rambled, eager to get the words out before you could interrupt him. he had been planning what to say all evening. to his surprise, you giggled softly before pressing a kiss on his lips.
"so, i suppose you found out, huh?" "yes. i'm sorry if you didn't want me to know." "no need to apologise, 'bedo, i was planning to tell you soon anyway. i've always gone to visit my parents' graves alone, so i didn't think of bringing you along in the first place. perhaps next year you can come," you grinned before saying, "only if you want to though!" "i would be honoured," he replied, intertwining his fingers with yours, "i believe partaking in something so personal would serve to bring us closer, and that is something i wish to achieve." you smiled at him, "me too."
albedo wouldn't pry into your past, as he understands that you probably don't want to dwell on things that have already happened and instead wish to focus on the future. however, your sunny disposition only impresses him even more now that he knows what you've been through, and he is very glad that you chose to stay happy and honour your parents' memory by living to the fullest. he is still most definitely going to accompany you on adventures whenever he can though, because he doesn't believe that you won't try reasoning and asking the hilichurls nicely not to fight.
diluc.
diluc seems like such a stoic and intimidating man, so the people of mondstadt often wonder how he ended up with a cheery person like you. however, their opinion doesn't matter to the both of you, for you know diluc's hidden soft side which he doesn't show to anyone else, and you know that he loves you, and really, that's all that's important.
the two of you had been dating for quite some time, but you did not talk about either of your families. it wasn't as if you tiptoed around the topic like it was an elephant in the room, rather you both simply did not mention it, basking instead in the warm feeling of love that seemed to envelop you two whenever you were together. your conversations ranged through everything under the sun, yet never strayed even remotely near the specific area of blood relationships. and although you both noticed it, you never mentioned it, thanks to a tacit understanding between you.
one stormy night, you were staying over at the dawn winery, and sharing diluc's huge comfy bed. however, even though the plush mattress was as soft as a cloud, you were being tormented by nightmares that prevented you from having a restful sleep. in your dream, you were reliving the worst moment of your life; the day your entire family died. you were glued to the ground, trapped by invisible binds that you struggled against futilely as you gazed at your simple thatched roof house. it seemed so peaceful, but you knew what was going to happen next, and a silent scream escaped your mouth. a second later, the house erupted into flames, and you were powerless to do anything but watch as tears trickled down your cheeks.
"y/n!" a sharp call of your name awakens you from your slumber, and as your eyes adjust to the darkness, you wordlessly collapse into diluc's arms, sobbing as the horrific memory of that day floods through your mind. he pats your back comfortingly, pulling you into his lap as you nuzzle into the crook of his neck, prompting him to place a kiss on your head. "my father died in front of me," diluc says in the ensuing silence, punctuated only by your sniffing and hiccups, "and the knights of favonius claimed they would act as if he didn't die defending monstadt to preserve their reputation." his grip around you tightens slightly, and you listen to his tale quietly while intertwining your fingers with his to remind you that you're there for him. "from then on, i shunned the knights, and swore to protect mondstadt in my own way." "and thus was born the darknight hero," you poke his cheek, your natural optimistic personality returning to you in the warmth of your boyfriend's embrace. an embarrassed blush dusts his cheeks, turning them as red as his hair, "it's a stupid name."
diluc's expression becomes sombre once more as he looks you right in your eyes, "you're the first person i've told about that." "i'm honoured, honestly," you smile in reply. "i heard you calling out for your family members earlier when you were having a nightmare," he says hesitantly. your face falls and you open your mouth to speak but he cuts you off, "please don't feel like you're obligated to tell me. it's not easy to talk about these kinds of things, trust me, i know. but... just remember, i'm here for you. you aren't alone." maintaining eye contact with you, he lifts your knuckles to his lips and kisses them gently, "i love you." overcome with raw emotion from the outpouring of affection diluc is showing you, you can barely speak, so you kiss him back, knowing it conveys everything you're feeling better than words ever could.
diluc always has your back, and is always there to support you, just like you are for him. he definitely doesn't let you wander off on your own while the two of you are adventuring though, because he's already experienced far too many close calls where you tried to ask an abyss mage if they would mind letting you pass without a fight.
razor.
you and razor had met while he was out hunting and you were exploring, and after helping him, the two of you had become friends. however, razor knew that he didn't see you as just a friend, and hence asked you if you would date him after consulting bennett as to why he felt 'warm and tingly' when you were around him. of course, you agreed, for you had also developed feelings for the mysterious wolf boy.
the positive and cheery energy you exuded never failed to put a smile on razor's face, and a light pink blush would always dust his cheeks when you slipped your hand in his gloved ones. he also adored hearing your laugh, and was constantly ready to leap to your defense with his claymore for when your arguments with treasure hoarders went too far. not that you couldn't defend yourself, of course, you just preferred things to remain civil and hence would not unsheathe your weapon until the very last minute, which by then was already quite late.
one day, razor had invited you to come hunting with him. the two of you were able to wordlessly sync your thoughts and actions to compliment one another, making your hunting extremely effective. today in particular, you had a rather large haul of meat from boars and the like. razor was very proud, and as he clutched the large sack full of the results from your hard work, he grinned, "food for lupical. now lupical is not hungry." his face scrunched up slightly as he frowned, "red burny girl means no dinner," before his expression brightened, "but you are strong. like a wolf. i like to hunt with you. we catch a lot." he rubbed his cheek against yours with a smile and you giggled softly, running your hands through his messy hair, "i like hunting with you too, razor. you're very strong." baring his teeth, he made a mock growling sound and pretended to tackle you, "razor is wolf. grr!" playing along, you acted scared and fell backwards. after a few minutes of playfighting, razor offered you his hand, "come, let's go to lupical. eat dinner together."
the simple shining of warmth in razor's eyes as he mentioned his lupical finally sent you over the edge. you hadn't told him this, but today was actually your family's death anniversary. you had agreed to go hunting with him because you were eager for a distraction, but after hearing him talk about his lupical, you were wondering if that was a good decision. it didn't mean that you hated him just because he had a loving family, it wasn't that at all - you were just rather sensitive to the topic, especially today of all days. so although you tried to stop them, a few tears formed in your eyes and trickled down your cheeks, and though you hastily attempted to wipe them away, razor caught sight of them.
concern flooding his expression, he clutched your hands and looked at you, "y/n, why are you crying?" "i..." you felt such a crybaby, but razor was so kind, and he was such a sweet boyfriend that you felt he deserved to know. and so you told him about your deceased family, and the day a blazing inferno swallowed your house whole while you were adventuring, and about how sometimes it felt like it was just you against the world, and the loneliness that sometimes echoed in your core. razor listened wordlessly, never letting go of your hands and occasionally squeezing them if he felt you were slipping too far into those dark memories.
when you had finished speaking, and sobbed out all the tears you possibly could, razor pulled you into a hug while tracing circles on your back gently to calm you down. as your sniffles slowly faded away, he caressed your cheek softly before saying, "y/n, look here." razor tilted your face to his and leaned forward to bump against your forehead, "you are razor's lupical now. not alone anymore." with that, he offered you a wide smile before tilting his head to the side, wondering if he had said the right thing. unable to verbally explain how much his words meant to you, you flung your arms around his neck and hugged him tightly once more, a smile curving your lips as you felt his arms wrap around you too.
from then on, razor made sure to remind you that he loved you every single day, so you would never have to feel that gaping void of painful solitude ever again. he even accompanies you on all your adventures, although he won't admit that it's because he also needs to keep an eye on you so you don't try to being too kind to an enemy who's ready to hurt you.
xiao.
although the visitors and workers at wangshu inn may scratch their heads when they see you smiling joyfully while talking to the young man on the balcony, pondering how you two ended up together, there is no one else more confused on that topic than xiao himself. why was he, one of the strongest adepti to ever exist, one who had fought in the archon war and emerged victorious, even for the price of indelible bloodstains inked on his hands forever, dating a mere mortal? feelings were fatal, and nothing more than foolish and ephemeral tendencies that would lead to more sorrow eventually. yet as he looked at your grinning face, with happiness shining across it, his heart couldn't help but skip a beat. maybe feelings weren't that bad after all.
xiao's quiet, composed disposition quite contrasted with your kind, active one. you always seemed happy, bubbling over with optimism and positive energy. frankly, it was rather contagious, and xiao often felt his worries being swept away when he was with you. in your presence, he could rest, and the thousands of voices in his head would be silenced with a simple stroke of your hand. for a human, xiao thought you possessed an immense amount of power to be able to calm him like this. not to mention, smiles, a rare sight for xiao, would become much more frequent when he started dating you, even if you were the only one who was blessed with seeing them.
usually, you would visit xiao after completing your daily commissions for the adventurer's guild. however, the sun was already beginning to set below the horizon, painting the sky with splashes of red and orange, yet you were nowhere to be seen. xiao clenched his fists, digging his nails into his palms and trying to keep himself grounded, trying to stop himself from worrying for you as he paces the wooden floor of the balcony so intensely verr goldet worries he's going to wear a hole into it. but as time ticks by, xiao decides he cannot stay put at the inn while his mind conjures up a thousand horrific things that may have happened to you.
using his adepti powers, xiao quickly manages to scan the entirety of liyue, placed under his protection by the geo archon, and finds you in an instant. you seem to be at a... graveyard? xiao's heart, which has been hammering against his ribcage like a trapped dove finally slows down to a regular rhythmic beat once more. thank the archons you're safe. he will be questioning you upon your return though, xiao would have hoped that you would at least inform him if you were going to make a detour.
the stars have already begun to twinkle against a navy sky once you finally arrive back at wangshu inn. as soon as you make your way to the balcony, the place where you and xiao tend to have most of your lover's trysts, he sends you a stare that causes a chill to run down your spine. he isn't angry, nor disappointed - xiao was scared for you, scared for your mortal life than can turn to dust within a blink of an eye. realising how upset he must have been, you dash forward and envelop him in a hug. although he normally isn't one for much physical contact, this time he gladly hugs you back, overjoyed that you're safe yet unsure of how to show it.
"where were you?" xiao looks at you, searching your eyes for a hint of the answer. "well... today is actually my family's death anniversary," your voice comes out much quieter than you would have liked as you utter the words that never get less painful to say, no matter how many years have passed, "so i went to their graves to pay respect." xiao's eyes widen and he steps back for a moment, processing what you just told him. your family... was dead? had you been alone this entire time? his gaze darts up to yours, meeting your warm eyes. they hold sorrow, far too much for someone as youthful as you, and glimmer slightly with unshed tears. and silently, now xiao is the one initiating the hug, letting you cry yourself dry on his shoulder.
after a few minutes pass, xiao speaks, "i am so sorry, y/n." you sniff softly, "don't be. it wasn't your fault, or anyone's fault. i'm sorry for suddenly crying like that." "you shouldn't be. you're allowed to cry, you don't have to force yourself to be positive all the time. i love you no matter how you're feeling, and i'll always try my best to help you get through it," xiao replies, rose pink colouring his cheeks as he struggles to verbally express how much he loves you. you smile, aware of how difficult it must have been for him to admit that, and lean against his chest, "i love you too, xiao."
from now on, xiao keeps a closer eye on you, reminding you not to bottle up your emotions, and you both continue to get along wonderfully - it's almost as if the two of you being together had been written in the stars long ago, two entirely different people designed to fit together perfectly.
quill speaks !
the way all my request posts so far have diluc,,, ok genshin fandom πππ /j
anon i hope you like how i wrote your request !
and i hope razor's lines weren't ooc,,, bc i wanted to kinda stay true to how hes dislikes long sentences yk? :) also apologies for switching up tenses HAHAHA i do that a lot sorry </3
catch the mxmtoon reference challenge go !
sorry for not posting in 500 years KFKSKD i made another post explaining why here !
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celebrating birthdays is much more difficult than expected.
feat; diluc x gn!reader
warnings; i forgot how 2 write lol,,, food mention,,, not proofread we die like how everyone thought kazuha would <3
a/n; KOIII! @chichikoi !! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE !!! im not sure what timezone ur in but this is scheduled to post for 12am 15/9 aka as soon as ur bday starts in my timezone! i hope u like this mwahhhh also theres a better letter for u in the a/n utc β‘
please reblog ! it helps a lot :)
diluc.
diluc ragnvindr has rarely been close enough to anyone to celebrate their birthday, nor does he feel the need to. he pretends he doesn't remember the birthday parties crepus and him threw for kaeya when they were young, and the parties he had for his birthdays too - isn't he too old for that now? he doesn't feel so inclined to sit awkwardly with a party hat on his head while he waits for everyone to finish singing happy birthday. but with you, things are different. he desperately wants to commemorate your special day, the day you were brought into this world, the day that's the sole reason he's able to date you now. unfortunately, he has zero clue how to.
originally, he considered asking the knights for their opinion, but when he thought of how kaeya would tease him, the proud smile jean would wear as she realised that he was asking for help from the knights of all people, the way eula would take this as just another reason to exact vengeance, how klee didn't even like him, and how albedo probably had no idea too, diluc changed his mind very quickly. hence, he sought assistance from none other than the workers in his house. hillie and moco were unhelpful, merely starstruck at the chance of speaking to their boss face to face, while connor suggested making you a special brew, which diluc rejected. thankfully, adelinde and elzer managed to save the day. adelinde whipped up a delicious birthday cake that was your favourite flavour, with elaborate edible decorations and a 'happy birthday!' illustrated on it with icing. elzer, with his eye for detail and skill at handling important affairs, plotted out your schedule and found the perfect time for diluc to surprise you - right after you wake up the next morning.
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to say diluc is terrified would be an understatement. he's been in so many battles, defeated hundreds of fatui members, yet here he is; quaking in his boots at the thought of you disliking his surprise. but then he thinks to himself that he's got to thank you somehow for everything you've done for him. the way a smile from you brightens up his entire day, how your warm hugs never fail to cheer him up, your reassurance and light scolding whenever he overworks, the infinite wonderful memories the two of you have made together that he keeps hidden like precious treasures in his heart - he's so lucky to have you, and diluc is planning to show you just how grateful he is today.
from outside the door of your shared bedroom (no, he still can't get over the fact that you live with him! and sleep in the same bed!), diluc lights the candle on the cake in his arms. he can hear the sounds of you faintly stirring, and his cheeks redden slightly with excitement and anticipation as he thinks about how he's going to gift you with a kiss too, aside from the present waiting for you downstairs; it's something you've mentioned wanting for ages, and diluc recalled you saying that and purchased it. the candle flame flickers gently, and diluc smiles at no one in particular, imagining your joyous expression when you see it. it may not be his birthday, but as he looks up from the dancing flame and enters the bedroom, diluc makes a silent wish.
archons, i hope they have the best birthday!
quill speaks !
koi,
happy birthday !!!!!! i rlly hope your bday goes amazing, and that you have the most awesome day ever! shoutout to you for being one of the no1 diluc simps omg i hope u like the fic too <3!!! you're super funny and friendly all the time, i love seeing ur posts and even willingly followed the brand new koithe2nd for a clogged up dash! LOL but seriously, you're a great person, the only person i can tolerate making fart jokes (besides genesis), and i rlly hope we get to become closer friends & that diluc comes home for u ASAP ! mwah i think that's all for now, happy birthday again koi !! keep being the super awesome person you are, ily <3
xoxo,
quill <3
um to the rest of u π /j
i cba to use my taglist for this post im so tired im sorry </3
but anyways heres a tag for my beloved sarah @almondto-fu bc hashtag elzer mention π
i know i said i wasnt going to be writing but kois bday bash is an exception!!!!!!!!!! im going back into hibernation now !!!!!!!!! /hj
anyways i dont rlly have much to say except that i had to go boil water halfway thru writing this and then nearly cried bc of injury pain but its ok who cares we die like crepus πβΌ LMAOOO pls im too tired to tag this properly i just wanna sleep ahhhh goodnight all of u !!
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Vanilla (with a side of chocolate if that's fine π ) Confection (Diluc) with Whipped Cream, Biscuit and Marshmallows.
G!n reader as well. Thank youuu and no rush, so take your time β¨π
thank u bestie <3!!!
request: diluc fluff to angst, only one bed, together in the rain, jealousy
cw; implied sex (not w reader), cheating, swearing
please reblog ! it helps a lot :)
diluc.
thunder rumbles, echoing in the halls of the dawn winery mansion, and the chill from the rain pouring outside sneaks in through tiny crevices, tracing an icy finger up your spine. electricity sparks in the atmosphere, and you feel a strange fervor hanging in the air that's almost tangible, as if it's waiting for something to happen. you were an adventurer who rarely stayed in one place, instead traversing the rest of teyvat and exploring ruins, studying them for both their historical significance and buried treasure. your vivid imagination lets you picture the battles that might have taken place there millions of years ago, and to feel the secrets hidden in their cracked walls. yet for now, you had just arrived at home about an hour ago, finally able to be at peace with your doting boyfriend. your room had apparently been piled full of old items after diluc cleared out the house, and there were no other empty bedrooms, save for the small room at the end of the corridor that was constantly kept locked up. hence, diluc had invited you to share his bed, which obviously shouldn't be a problem, considering the two of you had been dating for months now - so why did you feel so nervous? sure, you desperately missed diluc's cuddles, but you were also slightly apprehensive about returning to skinship, especially after so much time spent apart with only letters exchanged between the two of you.
still, you swallow all your worry and replace it with thoughts of your boyfriend as you walked upstairs, one hand absently trailing along the banister. diluc is so adorable, and archons, you've missed him so much. his laugh, his warmth, his smile only you're permitted to see, everything about him was endearing to you. love bubbles over in your heart as you step through the threshold into his bedroom, where he's laying out a blanket for you. upon noticing your presence, a red blush darkens his cheeks as they turn the same shade as his hair, "y/n, would you like to go to bed now?" you nod once, moving closer to him before pressing a kiss onto his cheek, "mhmm." diluc tilts his head and smiles at you affectionately, though there's the slightest hint of another emotion swirling in his maroon irises.
you flop onto the bed, exhaling in relief as you sink into the plush mattress and urging diluc to join you. letting his heavy coat drop to the floor before climbing into bed beside you, he leans his forehead against yours. as soon as you feel his warmth beside you, you grip onto his shirt and nuzzle into his neck, looking for all the world like a koala clinging onto him. a few minutes pass in comfortable silence, when suddenly, you freeze.
your voice is small as you ask, "diluc?" "hm?" "did you by any chance use cologne recently?" you're not sure if you're imagining it, but your boyfriend seems to tense up for a second, "no." your heart drops into your stomach, "oh." diluc chuckles before kissing the top of your head, "why, love? what's wrong?" your mind is working at overdrive, frantically trying to find another excuse as to why diluc would have that kind of smell surrounding him, trying to ignore the truth. "you smell like perfume," you utter, slowly turning your head up to look at his face. the shadow of guilt that passes across his expression tells you everything you need to know.
immediately untangling yourself from his embrace, you feel hot tears forming in your eyes, until the only word you can say is, "why?" why, indeed. why on earth would diluc have the same scent as the fragrance the maids wear?! you knew why. now you knew why he had suddenly made the decision to change the bedsheets when he heard you returned, why adelinde had been the one to welcome you instead of moco and hillie, why diluc seemed so hot and bothered when you turned up at the winery out of the blue. you're so stupid, aren't you? you really fooled yourself into believing it was because he was excited to see you. how wrong you were.
"y/n, wait," diluc reaches out a hand to grab onto the back of your shirt, but you duck out of the way and slide on your adventurer's outfit, "don't touch me!" tears are trickling down your cheeks no matter how quickly you try to wipe them away. you rush downstairs as quickly as you went upstairs earlier, except this time you're propelled by urgency instead of excitement. your heart feels like it's cracking into millions of irreparable pieces, and you wish it didn't hurt so bad. diluc follows after you, even as you run outside into the stormy night.
"come back! y/n, it's not safe," he yells, his voice amplified by how he cups his hands over his mouth. he can't see you with how dark it is on this moonless night, and even the stars are hidden by the awful masses of monstrous clouds releasing the raindrops, which sting his skin with how rapidly they fall. your figure, already receding into the distance is illuminated for a split second by a flash of lightning, but it gives diluc a rough idea of your position, and he runs after you. "y/n, please. we can talk about this!" "talk about this?!" you spin around to face him, rage evident on your features, "talk about what, how you fucked the maids while i was gone?" he falls silent, running a hand through his soaked hair, unable to formulate a reply. "archons, diluc, i trusted you," your voice cracks, too raw with emotion, "i travelled all over teyvat with you in my mind, no matter who i met. and you couldn't do the same." jealousy burns in your chest - he picked the maids over you. were you that easily replaceable? or perhaps they were just that pretty? either way, you had been cheated on by the man you thought you had dreamed of eventually marrying. reality just had to come crashing through your fantasies.
"i'm sorry," the words leave diluc's mouth as if he believes they're bandaids that he can just slap onto your emotional wound from the situation, and everything will be alright again. "i don't want your stupid apology," you hiss under your breath, ignoring how your clothes are plastering to your skin more and more the longer you stay here, "i'm breaking up with you." panic flares in his eyes, "no! wait, no, y/n, we can make this work." "no, we can't. maybe with some other person, but i can't trust you anymore," you say coldly, hiding your sorrow and frustration behind a wall of apathy. "just one more chance," he whispers as he crumples to his knees, so softly it's almost drowned out by the aggressive wind howling around you two.
"goodbye diluc, it was fun while it lasted. i hope you treat whoever you date in the future better than you treated me," you murmur, turning on your heel and walking away, trying your best to pretend like your heart hasn't shattered, like you don't want to curl up into a ball and sob, like you're perfectly alright.
and on the surface, it works, but deep down, you know it won't last. but you try and convince yourself it's fine - after all, you always had a good imagination.
quill speaks !
PLS WHAT IS THIS WHY TF WOULD DILUC EVER CHOOSE SOMEONE ELSE OVER HOW COOL U ARE
tbh i can't rlly imagine any of the genshin characters cheating,,, so i'm sorry if this was ooc T-T
anon since this was a mainly angst request but u asked for fluff,,, i kinda added the fluff at the beginning but then made it angsty??? JKSDKJSD i hope u like it >_<
and i also hope you enjoy your stay at quillβs dessert cafe, and do check out the menu if you'd like ! π
