moved--->

She shrieks.

Girly I dont mean to impose but have you gained a little.... weight?

"Then perish."

"Pick a god and pray."

"Even fate picks its favorites."

"Everything happens so much."

"I pity the fool that lives like you."

"Then become the dirt I walk on."

“Confidence is quiet. You’re not.”

"I am a monument to all your sins."

“You said I killed you. Haunt me, then!”

“Do I look like the kind of man who dies?“

"You cannot kill me in a way that matters."

"If you want me to die you can just say so."

"Violence for violence is the rule of beasts."

"Your secrets are safe with my indifference."

"Will you fight? Or will you perish like a dog?"

"We might be in the history God abandoned."

"I will face God and walk backwards into hell."

"I can’t go to Hell. I’m all out of vacation days."

"The light inside me is broken, but I still work."

"Don't leave me, dear. Haunt me like a memory."

"I commend my soul to any god that can find it."

“I have been through hell and come out singing.”

"I will die on this hill before I bend on this matter."

"You are strong, child. But I am beyond strength."

"If there can be no victory, then I will fight forever."

"I cannot hold back the tide of your bad decisions."

“What an exhausting thing it is to be called a hero.“

"To become God is the loneliest achievement of all."

"You cannot condemn those who build your throne."

"No cause is lost as long as one fool is left to fight for it."

"You kneel before my throne unaware it was built on lies."

"My ancestors are smiling on me. Can you say the same?"

"If God wanted you to live, he would not have created me."

“Love is like ghosts; Few have seen it, but everybody talks.”

“I had all and then most of you, some and now none of you.”

“I hope you heal from the things no one ever apologized for.“

"If you should ever get to heaven, I’ll be there to make it hell."

"No one will know the violence it took to become this gentle."

"You either die a hero or live long enough to become a villain."

"God has cursed me for my hubris and my work is never finished."

"Kill me and live with the memory. Then tell the stars that you’ve won."

"There’s no point in being grown up if you can’t act childish at times."

"You could sooner divert a river from its course than deny my nature."

"We both stared into the abyss, but when it looked back… you blinked."

"I will seize destiny by the throat and force it into the shape of my choosing."

"The anger in your heart warms you now, but will leave you cold in your grave."

"I survived because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me."

"If the world chooses to become my enemy, I will fight just like I always have."

"Do you think God lives in heaven because he, too, fears what he has created?"

"I forgive but I will never, ever forget. Don’t mistake my kindness for gullibility."

“Someday you will have to answer for your actions, and god may not be so merciful.”

"What is better? To be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?"

“You are alone, child. There is only darkness for you, and only death for your people.”

"You took a pure and beautiful thing, and you beat out everything good, to suit your ends."

"We all make mistakes. That’s what happens when you’re brave enough to make decisions."

“I am not responsible for actions of the imaginary version of me you have inside your head.“

"I think we deserve a soft epilogue, my love. We are good people and we’ve suffered enough."

“They dropped the world on your shoulders and called you Atlas. How long can you hold the weight?”

"I’ve heard it said that we only gain wisdom through suffering. And tonight I intend to make you very wise."

"Stand in the ashes of a thousand dead souls and ask the ghosts if honor matters. Their silence is your answer."

"The world should have protected you, but you have been asked to protect it. What an honor. What an injustice."

"Across all worlds, all times, no matter what you do or what you become: You are nothing less than beautiful."

"The bar was so low it was practically an tripping hazard in hell… yet here you are, limbo dancing with the devil."

"What can one do in the face of such monumental loss but breathe a weary sigh, for the world is a little quieter now."

"I hear your questions constantly. They come to me in my dreams like a prophet receiving visions from an angry god."

"I see now that the circumstances of one’s birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are."

"Too many people have opinions on things they know nothing about. And the more ignorant they are, the more opinions they have."

"Always remember that the crowd that applauds your coronation is the same crowd that will applaud your beheading. People like a show."

All The Worlds Are Staged

It was almost endearing to see Childe having such a strong devotion to his family; the way it reflected in the blue of his eyes, with calm and yet strong waves that carried those emotions with pride. Something, people he treasured more than anything else. Sometimes that look in his eyes, the way his chest would puff out in pride when he'd be talking about them- it only made her long for her own family even more.

"Ehh. I guess as the almighty Prince I shall meet your Princess one day." she was aware the Harbinger was part of a big family, if she wasn't wrong Teucer had mentioned Childe wasn't even his biggest brother.

"It was Tonya, wasn't it? Her name." it was the name that she heard the most from both of the siblings. Apparently their sister already knew more about the traveller than Lumine knew about that young girl, by the sound of all the letters that Childe had sent to Snezhnaya.

"It's a shame she couldn't be here today to enjoy our play too."

Someone from the staff announced that they only had a couple of minutes left before the first interval would be ready, politely requesting for everyone to get ready for the next act and clear up the area so the set could change for the next scene.

"Ew." her lips curled as if she just ate the most bitter almond tofu in her whole thousand-year existence "No thank you, I'd rather eat sand and roll down a cliff than do that." it was definitely not the right time to have that sort of discussion, especially if she didn't want to ruin her own mood and keep delivering her best performance for Klee, Teucer and the others.

So many questions were still unanswered, so many information were still lacking however...

There had never been any doubts in her mind about the matter; she might have not known enough about their goals, she could understand Childe to a degree- but she would never forgive them for the death they would bring to innocent people, mercilessly, cruelly even. She could not accept the Tsaritsa's way of doing things.

How many had died in Inazuma because of the delusions? How many people had been hurt in Sumeru because of their foul schemes? There was no noble excuse that could explain their doings, not when people like Teppei lost their lives to the Fatuis.

Lumine was perhaps just a mere witness in that world, but with Aether they were both stars that were meant to bring light to their travels; no darkness should taint her soul, no ice should ever extinguish their fire.

Even though that world already seemed to have swallowed Aether in shadows she was not able to reach.

Lumine shook away those miserable thoughts from her mind.

The idea of Lumine meeting his other younger siblings gave him an oddly warm feeling. He loved the idea of it really. "Tonya- moya malen'kaya pryntsesa" he smiled with bouts of brotherly affection. "She's too old for being so young." Childe poured himself a second glass of water. "Much more mature than her older brother if you can believe it." Tartaglia gave his company a knowing look before downing the liquid. For only being 14 she was new second lady of the house after Ofeliya got married and of course mum is getting on in years... "Ah-" he sighed in satisfaction.

After placing down the glass he let out a chuckle to her disgust at his notion. "What are you saying? Think there's something wrong with being a Fatuu?" Which was what he knew the answer too. Thought they hadnt discussed it in length, he was aware she far from trusted the Fatui, actually Childe wasnt even completely sure she trusted him. But it was definitely a can of worms not worth opening... They had their own ideals and he was certain they both felt strongly about them.

Tartaglia was brought back to reality with the click of her fingers. "Dont worry. Im a professional." He replied as she walked away.

Childe made his way to his place on stage. The second half of the play would see the Knight do his best to out wit the Prince who uses him as a tool to rally the people of Pierogiland to stop making all their delicious savoury treats. At first all the people enjoyed the sweet treats of the Prince's kingdom, the workers enjoyed their time off from their shops. But soon grew to detest the lack of savoury and their lives crumbling. Their anger turned toward the Knight who was meant to protect them. And in the finale of the play the Knight's plan to trick the Prince comes to fruition but only by also tricking the people of Pierogiland too. The uprising slays the knight and exiles the prince and the people of both kingdoms learn to live in peace and harmony.

"I told you, Sire." The knight said with dying breath, holding out until the very end. He knelt before the Prince for the last time to parallel the end of the first act, smiling from ear to ear in knowing that his reign would be over soon. "I might have failed my people, but my people wont fail me." The other actors fought around them showing the the lengths the commoners would go to for the revolution. "It will be your end." The knight threw the words back at the Prince, the last words the knight heard before the curtain closed before the intermission. And with that, the Prince fell to the floor.

Sharing the Holiday Season Prompts

(Prompts for scenarios for muses spending time together over the holiday season. Some can be platonic as well as romantic! Add "+ 🔄" or "+ reverse" to reverse the scenario!)

☃️ Our muses go for a walk in the snow

☕ Your muse brings my muse a hot drink

🔥 Our muses sit in front of a fire together

🌿 Our muses kiss under the mistletoe

🕯️ Our muses put up holiday decorations

🍽️ Our muses prepare a holiday meal together

🛍️ Our muses go shopping for gifts

🛏️ Our muses stay in bed together because it's cold

🎁 Our muses give each other a present

🧣 My muse adjusts your muse's scarf

🤗 Our muses share a blanket

🧥 My muse gives your muse their coat

❄️ Our muses watch the snow fall together

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Your muse rescues my muse from an unwanted family gathering

The clothes she wore were pretty different to her usual white dress, her princely attire giving her a more boyish figure but her chest was still somewhat prominent. She still wore it well though. Childe didnt have to fight with the fact she'd look good in a paper bag.

She executed her words less than perfectly but her beauty and will for trying carried it for her. He caught himself staring longer than he should, in adoration rather than fear or anger. The fireworks lit up the sky and the colourful lights caressed her pretty features.

Shortly after, the curtains were drawn to their temporary stage built outside the city and the interlude began with a round of applause from their audience

All The Worlds Are Staged

As the crimson curtains closed by their side and the light disappeared behind them, the applause from the audience still followed them.

Lumine's shoulders slouched down, her chest raising as she inhaled some air and finally felt like she could relax. She was enjoying the play more than she expected, however there was still a certain amount of expectation requested from her that she would not want to fail for her precious friends who were sitting on the first raw. Everything had to perfect; from the costumes designed by Kaeya to Furina directing the whole thing, every detail had to be followed meticulously.

For an amateur play, Nilou would be quite proud of the effort everyone was putting into this performance.

"Same goes to you," she moved towards the opposite side of the stage where some water and towels had been placed for the actors to grab when needed "You play well the role of a defeated knight." she teased, tossing a tissue to her main partner on stage that day.

Lumine hummed as she wiped some sweat off her forehead- those lights were terribly bright and warm, she wasn't used to wear heavier clothes.

"We just need to make the best out of it and make this unforgettable for everyone, right Mr. Knight of Pierogiland?"

She perfectly understood Childe's feelings; it was always felt like the best events only lasted a fleeting moment, but at the end of the day perhaps that was the main reason those were also the one she treasured the most.

For someone who had lived for so long, she had learnt to live with the fact that nothing lasted forever and each day had to be cherished. That was exactly what she wanted to do that evening.

"The knight costume suits you by the way, you'd fit well as a Knight of Favonius." Kaeya had been that detailed with the Harbinger's blazer that he had added golden buttons to it, a satin cloak that flowed by his shoulder, Lumine could definitely tell the Cryo user's influence to the style.

Childe listened to her and hummed in thought. "I'm already a knight." He stated, rather matter of factly. "To the most important princess in all of Teyvat." His duty was to Tonia, and to Teucer, to Anton, to his mother and of course to the Tsarista. But he was thinking about how he couldn't wait to pen this adventure to Tonia, though he was sure Teucer would tell her more than enough of the details.

@tosxah Continued from x

When Lumine had decided to go along with Childe's proposal she was not aware of the extent of the pompous plan that was in his mind. The only reason she had accepted really, it was because she couldn't say no to Klee and Teucer's big eyes and their (not so) innocent expectations for her. Paimon and Yoimiya also seemed to be extremely excited for it, so how could the famous traveller deny something to her dear friends?

However, knowing Childe she should't really be that surprised.

Firstly, she found out the 11th Harbinger owned his own theatre. She has always known money was definitely the least thing he needed to worry about but owning a theater was another level of bizarre even from Tartaglia. But after all, everything about that man was either a complete mystery or complete unexplainable chaos.

It all started with a Winter Holiday idea to celebrate the upcoming festive period. How that ended up being a legendary story about an awesome Prince from a far away land made of chocolate and sweets, and a proud Knight who was the future prince of Pierogiland, no one knew but Childe seemed to be extremely into the whole play.

Each story had been meticulously written respectively by Klee and Teucer, with the kind support of Paimon and Yoimiya who only ended up adding more grandiose and weird details to that story.

Ironically, she did not find hard to play the role of a far away royalty. She had never seen a world made of sweets itself in her many travels, however she did play many times with her dearest brother in a similar scenario. She was also sure that if he could be there with them, he would have made the best Prince in the whole universe.

Lumine's eyes wondered down the seating area, she could see Paimon shoving snacks down her mouth as the rest of her friends were clapping hands in anticipation for the next scene.

"A wise choice I must say." her lips curved in a triumphant smile, her cape thrown behind her back dramatically as she made her way down the stairs on the stage.

"From today, I claim Pierogiland as my own. I forbid any savoury snack under my reign." Her feet stopped a couple of inches away from Childe who still kneeled down in defeat before her,The Prince of chocolate and sweets. Honey gold eyes looked down in victory, she found quite funny how much effort Childe was putting in something that for once did not involve a battle or causing havoc.

"And if you dare defy me," she raised her arm in a melodramatic gesture, pausing before she spoke again "It will be your end and the end of pierogi!" she heard excited noises from the first raw of seats before she turned to look back at them, a bunch of fireworks exploding in million colours behind her back.

The clothes she wore were pretty different to her usual white dress, her princely attire giving her a more boyish figure but her chest was still somewhat prominent. She still wore it well though. Childe didnt have to fight with the fact she'd look good in a paper bag.

She executed her words less than perfectly but her beauty and will for trying carried it for her. He caught himself staring longer than he should, in adoration rather than fear or anger. The fireworks lit up the sky and the colourful lights caressed her pretty features.

Shortly after, the curtains were drawn to their temporary stage built outside the city and the interlude began with a round of applause from their audience

"What's the story behind this scar? It looks like it has a tale to tell." "I can't help but notice the scars on your arms. They seem to have quite the history." "Every scar has a story, right?" "Did this one happen in a battle, or is there a different story behind it?" "Your scars are like a roadmap." "Where did you acquire this scar?" "I've always been curious about your scars." "This scar on your shoulder looks like it's been through something intense. What's the story?" "Scars tell a story of survival. Care to share some of yours with me?" "Scars aren't just wounds; they're badges of honor." "This scar on your hand seems different. What's the story behind it?" "Scars can be reminders of both pain and triumph." "Scars make us who we are." "Scars are like a visual history." "What's the history behind this scar on your back?" "I've been wondering about the stories behind your scars."