Genshin Impact Anemo Men - How and where they would confess
He would confess in Mondstadt 100% whether you're actually from there or he met you in Nod-Krai during the expedition
If you met during the expedition he'd invite you to Mondstadt after the expedition is over, specifically for the Windblume festival (and his confession)
He wants you to see his home when it's at it's most beautiful and the people are all celebrating and in high spirits
It certainly wouldn't be a spur of the moment thing but something he's been thinking about and rehearsing how to best tell you for a few weeks
Although the location is rather public he'd know better than to put you in the spotlight and put you in a difficult situation so he would pull you to a more secluded place away from the crowd, out to the balcony of the tavern or perhaps taking a casual stroll together near the stalls while you're people watching together
He'd try to keep it casual like that in terms of environment while still making sure you'll feel his sincerity amidst the celebration and his carefully chosen words:
"Listen, there's something I've been wanting to tell you for quite some time now and I think I've been dragging it out for long enough. You've always held a rather special place in my heart ever since we met, you know.. And I suppose I can only hope that you feel the same way. And whether you do or you don't, I know that I'd regret it probably forever if I would never let you know how I really feel about you."
He does NOT wait long to confess
In fact, it's quite obvious that he likes you, he couldn't hide it if he tried
Not that he ever thought of hiding it
What's wrong with falling in love? He likes you and he's pretttyy sure you like him too but if none of you ever take that first step you could just keep waiting for eternity!
Not happening under his rules, he doesn't mind taking that first step
The only problem is he is a lot more nervous than he thought he'd be when you're finally standing infront of him
He tries to keep the mood light with a few silly jokes but his nervous hand keeps tugging at his shirt collar and playing with the string of his hat
Cacucu calls him out on it but he just brushes it off
I think he'd confess during the evening
During the day he'd be way too busy tending to the saurians all over Natlan and he also does not want to keep you up late into the night (though he certainly wouldn't mind your quiet company while he's sorting through some documents)
But when the day is coming to an end and everyone is starting to settle down for the night he takes his chance to take you on a quick stroll for some "fresh air" he says (he needs it way more than you probably)
You can tell he's a bit more nervous than how he usually is
He doesn't speak for a while, it's just the sound of your footsteps and the calls of wild animals and birds from the distance that surround you; it's rather peaceful
At some point he'd start making casual conversation and you guys just talk about your day
Until he stops at a scenic spot where you have a good view of the flower feather clan from above.
The first stars are also starting to appear against the red setting sky and he'd look at you with a smile, encouraging you to join him
He has one hand on his hip and with the other he takes off his head while letting out a rather long exhale and you know the conversation is turning serious now
His smile doesn't fade but his eyes nervously lock on to yours
Even Cacucu can feel the tension and is surprisingly quiet (and maybe also because Ifa promised him some extra saurian crackers if he stays quiet while he's confessing to you)
"You know, the real reason I asked you to take a stroll with me was not just cause of the fresh air. I mean that too but uh- there's more and I- well, this is making me more nervous than I thought it would hahaha, whew, anyway, I think you already know this but I really really like you. And I mean more than just a friend. If I'm not mistaken I would say you feel the same but- uh, if not, forget all this and we can just keep being friends. After all, losing a great friend like you to something like this is really the last thing I want."
Lowkey can't stop yapping
Everytime you try to answer he just adds another thing (out of nervousness, he's trying his best ok 💔)
But it's ok you can just shut him up with a kiss OR if you're patient enough he'll eventually stop talking and finally look at you with hopeful but nervous eyes and his hat pressed against his chest
Just answer him already pls, he's dying inside
He tries so hard to be nonchalant about it
But he's constantly dropping little hints that he likes you and hopes you catch them
Spends like a suspicious amount of time with you and despite occasionally nagging you, he always helps you out whenever you ask him for a favor
Lowkey would rather die than confess cause he's scared of rejection
But there's only so much he can take and with a little nudge from the Traveller and Paimon and Nahida (who all know because no matter how nonchalant he tries to act, his behaviour gives him away quite easily) he'll gain a little courage to tell you his true feelings
He'll act annoyed about it infront of the others though
*Arms crossed* "Yeah, yeah, alright. I'll tell them. Will you finally stop dragging this on and on? It's getting real annoying, y'know?" *annoyed sigh*
He's terrified though on the inside
You're probably at the Akademiya and every step he takes inside the House of Daena makes him wish he'd just turn around and drop the whole thing and he almost does but before he gets the chance to do so there you are, tapping on his shoulder from behind to get his attention, giving him a little (huge) scare
Plays it off like he's unaffected
"There's something I have to tell you but.. we should go somewhere more private first."
Doesn't even waits for your reply, just grabs you by the wrist and leads you out of the building
He takes you up the Divine Tree that the Akademiya is built on and makes sure nobody is around before he turns his attention back to you
"Listen carefully because I'm not going to repeat myself. You know how I always seem to be around whenever you need a hand? Whether it's to help you out with your research by investigating some dangerous ruins or even something as simple as getting groceries with you.. well, I don't do that sort of stuff just for anyone, you know that, right? Truth is, I simply.. I want to spend as much time with you as possible. You understand what I mean, don't you?"
He would not confess until he knows for sure you like him too but finding out whether you do or don't is child's play to him anyway
So once he knows, he starts planning where exactly to confess and how to catch you off-guard to make the whole experience as surprising and thrilling as possible for you
After all, the person he loves deserves a memorable confession from the one they love, no?
He pulls you into a little fake investigation that he made up, makes you believe you're gonna be helping him out and tells you to meet him at a certain spot at a certain time
Except there is no real investigation going on (at least none he needs your help with) and the spot just so happens to be your favorite scenic spot from your hometown at your favorite time of day, which is of course why he arranged for you two to meet right there, right then
Once you arrive he's already there, waiting for you with a bouqet of your favorite flowers and your favorite snack (is he bribing you? Maybe, but you're not complaining, are you?)
You're confused and he's amused
The nerves get to him too of course but he's pretty good at hiding it and playing it off cool
"Just on time partner. Let me get straight to the point. You'll forgive me if I reveal to you now that there was no investigation, right? So let me tell you the real reason I called you here. Although, I'm certain you figured it out by now. That's right, ever since I met you I've been intrigued by you and the more we got to know each other the clearer the answer became in my head.. and also in my heart. Please accept these gifts but more than that I hope you'll accept my love as well?"
You two met on the Crux and got to know each other better while voyaging on the sea
Before you even knew it you would spend many quiet nights together, staring at the moon's reflection on the dark water to get away from the other drunken, singing sailors
Sometimes he'd read you the poems he's written, sometimes you'd ask about their deeper meaning, sometimes he'd answer, sometimes he'd change the topic
Knowing that he was only a temporary addition on the ship and that he lived a life of aimless wandering, he first thought of keeping his feelings to himself, only pouring them out onto paper everytime his heart wanted to reach out to you
After all, he did not want to put you in an uncomfortable or difficult position where you'd have to make a difficult choice, it felt too selfish to ask you to leave your life behind and wander with him
Once again, it was captain Beidou who came to the young man's rescue
Kazuha had done a pretty decent job at hiding his true feelings but nothing ever really passes by captain Beidou's eye, does it?
After she talked some courage into him, and after he realized his pen and paper could not carry the weight of his affection for you alone, he decided to finally confess
He knew all too well he couldn't expect you to be a permanent part of his life and he had a hard time shaking the feeling of selfishness of wanting you permanently by his side anyway
At first he thought of confessing with a few lines of poetry but then decided he should face you with raw honesty and speak from his heart with whatever would come up in the moment
He waited until night time and the other pirates were all drunk and singing again and you two were once again staring at the glistening reflection of the moon on the water
The drunken sailors voices drowned out into the background as his heartbeat grew louder and louder and gentle waves crashed against the ship
He'd start talking about the moon first and the reflection you were both gazing upon
He'd muse about how despite the temporary nature of beauty, it didn't mean that it had no purpose or meaning. How things should be appreciated because they are temporary, like the changing seasons, fallen colorful leaves, sunsets..
And then he'd look at you like he wasn't talking about nature at all but about you all along
"I hope you have some room in your heart for a few more sentimental words. There's something I wish to tell you but before that.. I want you to know that I don't want to ask you to do anything that your heart does not desire, however, I must let you know how I feel for you, how I really feel, about how these nights we spent gazing upon the moon's reflection have easily become my favorite part of each and every day, how seamlessly you've blended into my life as if you were always a part of my journey, how my affection for you has been as persistent as these waves on the sea for a very, very long time. And although I tried to let the wind carry these feelings away from me, to avoid putting you in a difficult situation, they seem to be deeply anchored within me. Heh, for the first time in a very long time I have felt my heart trembling with the fear of change, of having to part ways with you who so naturally lives in my heart but upon taking a closer look I realized this fear is simply proof of how much I care for you, more than I'd even like to admit, so I'm not afraid, whatever your answer may be."
His confession is very indirect
After all, he does not want someone as precious as you to get too close to him and get hurt
That doesn't mean he never thinks about telling you how much he cares for you
And there are quite a few almost slip-ups, sentimental quiet moments, usually late at night, when he almost says the words tugging at his heartstrings, but he never does
And you can tell that there is something he wants to get off his chest but you don't need to hear him say the words, you can feel his affection even in his silence
It's another one of those sentimental nights that started off not so sentimental
You were on your way home when several abbys mages cornered you
You could've dealth with them but Xiao was simply quicker
Instead of simply thanking him and going your seperate ways you decided to stick around, see if maybe he would finally reveal a bit more but he did not so you just stood atop a cliff and gazed at the full moon together while you recalled some of your adventures from the day to share with him
When it was time to leave you thanked him once more but before you could turn around he took a step towards you and reached for your hand to give you a little amulet
"You don't have to thank me. I will forever protect you when you're in danger. That's a promise.. and this.. it's an amulet. Keep it safe and by your side. Think of me whenever your gaze falls upon it"
Although he never says the words directly, both of you are aware of the unspoken truth between you
He's grateful for your understanding and you're grateful that he opened up his heart to you as best he could
I don't think he would straight up confess and expect a romantic relationship out of it, after all despite his laid-back lifestyle he is still an archon
However his confession would be more like a hint and indirect (a little similar to Xiao)
He'd take you to one of the highest points in Mondstadt where it almost feels like you're up on the clouds (no, not Dragonspine)
He says it's just a fun little trip and he's teasing you the whole way but it's not like that's something you're not used to and it's all with good intention (+ you probably tease him right back so you're even)
Makes wind currents to glide with you to your destination with his arm around your waist to make sure you don't fly off into the air
Once you reach the clifftop you're greeted by lush green grass and flowers of all kinds and dandelion seeds flying in the air
When he lets go of you and both your feet touch the ground he drops the teasing, the air turns serious and your heart skips a beat in the silence of anticipation
"My dear friend, I know you're smarter than you let on, I'm sure you know why you've been taken here. Do you remember when I promised I'd write a song just for you? That's right, this humble bard would like to play that promised song for you in the company of the flowers swaying in the wind and the clouds passing us by. I hope it touches your heart as it has touched mine."
