I love your sahsrau so much it's living free in my head! May I ask how they would react if they realize you kind of auto battle while doing sth else?? Like personally I tend to play Love and deepspace at the same time, imagine Phainon is being ecstatic thinking you are watching him destroying enemies for you and then he heard a women voice singing" Some long for longevity, before fading to duusst ~" but the worse is that he hears a GUY TALKING ?? Calling you "pipsqueak / kitten / Miss bodyguard / etc" ????? He kills enemies so quickly you barely had time to say hi to the boys in lads.
I also kinda wonder if Genshin characters are also self aware that would be chaos, Lumine waiting for you to come back but realizing you are kinda stuck in hsr ??? Imagine all the characters you pulled being also heartbroken, Kaeya was your first main but you quickly abandon him for Diluc of all things! Tartaglia was able to stay for a while bc of the international team but you recently remplaced him for Neuvillette, is it because he lost against him??? But it wasnt a fair fight!! And he fought the Narwhal for days, doesnt that mean sth to you ?? Albedo biting the dust in your account was fine with it, but with the recent Nodkrai patch, you start to use him again and he's happy about it. And with the new buff, you will play him even more right ?
Then they start realizing you who usually log in daily doesnt for a week now, they ask Lumine where you are and she's like " Well, it seems like they are stuck in hsr ? "
How do they get you back ??? And into Teyvat ??
This post got a bit too long lol but I had sm fun thinking about these !! THE LADS THING ESPECIALLY IS SUCH A FUNNY IDEA LMFAOO .... Let's say this is during your occasional farm visits, some time after you first pull phai—
Sure, things aren't as... Stable, or as regular as Phainon would like them to be, but at least you're there...! Sometimes.
This time, however, you're abnormally quiet while setting up the team. He's included, of course he's included, so he doesn't care too much either way, but it's unusual for you to not at least have that silly giggle when he's doing his best to look presentable for you! Or even that off-key humming. Or like. Anything. He misses your voice. Please just, like... Sigh??
He gets to destroying each enemy, trying to hit harder and harder since you seemed to like that last time—maybe he can wipe off the whole lineup in one attack? Of course he will. He does.
Yet, you're... Silent. Still, no words, no nothing, aside from... Music? A lady singing? Definitely not your voice though. Then again, maybe you just want some background music while watching him obliterate his enemies like some male bird trying to get your attention with horrible dance moves; that's fine! Should he... Like... Try to hit on beat ??
Then, he hears it. Some guy. Huh.
"Are you curious about the secrets buried underneath, Kitten?"
—Sorry, "Kitten" ?????????
"Oh my God." Stelle gasps, her attention on the voice all of a sudden... Once she slaps an enemy away with her book shut tight, "Did... Did they..."
Phainon grunts as he takes a head off, still too busy with the fight to look up (in a somewhat desperate attempt to please you), though his attention is definitely not on the blood he spills, "What? Did they what? Who's that???"
"...Get a boyfriend? Is... Is that what's happening?"
Phainon stops dead in his tracks, the body from before falling limp at his feet.
what
"Did... Oh. Uh."
He... Sort of... Never considered that before, actually. He's pictured you a being similiar to something of unfathomable power, someone he wouldn't usually picture doing such humane things as...—he wouldn't know! Cuddling? Going on dates? Gasps. Holding... Hands?
He supposes he's heard you complain about rather mundane things before, and he knows you have friends, but... It never occured to him you may have someone special. He didn't think you would, actually.
Huh.
That's.
Phainon doesn't really like that. Or maybe he just doesn't like the petname. So demeaning, isn't it?! You should have a better partner. An equal. Not someone who treats you like that..!
He hears your familiar giggle then, finally!
"Aww, I've missed you! Shouldn't have ragequit after those horrid pulls, I guess..."
???
Pulls...
It dawns on him, and Stelle, and Sunday, and Dan Heng then. The entire team.
You're playing a game. Something else. After you left them to fight some monsters.
Actually hold on a second, Phainon heard about something like this from Castorice, hasn't he? Is that a—
"Dating sim..." Stelle unknowingly finishes his thoughts, "They're playing some dating sim. After leaving us like this."
Something akin to amusement flashes in Dan Heng's eyes, "...You really are similiar to them, then."
"Whuh- What's that supposed to mean?!"
Phainon doesn't really hear the rest of that conversation... Or Sunday's grunting. He sort of doesn't care to.
Dating sim... Those games where you romance the leads, right? Those flowery, romantic ones. Or—Oh, Titans, what if it's the other kind? The... Less cute stuff Castorice gets really embarrassed about???? Is that what "underneath" meant?!
No. Nahh. Surely you don't like that corny guy that much, anyway...
Hey did he just hear a moan—what are you giggling about right now ????
He ends up defeating the enemies so quick you have to keep restarting the cycles. You grumble about not getting to talk to this "Sylus" without interruption, but hey—
Your irritation is much better than your ignorance.
And about the genshin thing—no lie I hadn't thought abt how Lumi would know about your account etc like Stelle does, since she doesn't really have any ?? Devices ????? So I'll be even sillier about this and say your actions appear in her Adventurer's Handbook. Magical books aren't that odd in Teyvat anyway lalala (humor me...)
Let's say reader's horrible abandoning habits are just as bad in Genshin; you know what that means? A lot more salty exes.
Juuuust what you need. Because of course, Sunday is never enough. When has he ever been enough? Just end his misery.
So let's do a quick review...
Poor, poor Kaeya being demoted into a support for DILUC of all people, only to be kicked out not long after 😭😭 He never gets a break from his family drama huh. He's gotten used to being thrown aside, he'd almost say he's used to it—hey, at least it's his brother you're throwing him aside for... Until it's not, and Diluc joins him on the defeated losers bench....
He had started off so good too. Being your beloved DPS for so many weeks, helping you take your first steps into his world! Isn't that lovely? Sure, he was a bit freaked out about the honorary knight telling him he may hear voices sometimes, but if that voice is yours? He'd love to hear it at all times. But he doesn't. He's cursed to become your ice-bridger... Until you pull Furina...
Childe, Tartaglia, Ajax; whatever you may call him, is mostly disappointed in himself more than anything else. He's been with you for a long while, you've helped make him much stronger than anticipated, hell—he's actually pretty decent with a bow nowadays! You've contributed much to his mastery of all fighting skills, so...
What the hell happened that made you bench him?
Neuvillette—The lizard. That's what happened. One day, Tartaglia wakes up and oh, wow, he's just. Fired, essentially. Because you have a shinier hydro user now. It definitely pisses him off a bit—especially with how he's recently fought with the guy. Is that what this is about? Did you decide to replace him because you came to the conclusion he was weak? That was an unfair fight, he'd think, but... Still. He lost, he lost. Fine. He wasn't strong enough... So what to do?
Be better. Be stronger. Beat Neuvillette. Hard.
(Good luck to Neuvi in avoiding a certain ginger's challenges in the upcoming days...)
Albedo seems fine with dealing with rejection, considering what sort of a "Mother" Rhine has always been lmao; Hate to inject my HCs here, but I feel like he's developed a sort of superiority complex about it, actually. He survived, he was the perfect human, the one to make it out alive and into society, not Dorian, not Durin—I thought he had a sort of empathy against Durin in earlier versions but. Like. Latest quests... Also that "is it murder if what I kill isn't human" thing like ?? He's coping. You pull him, you use him, you explore with him, you love him! And really, all that does is sorta affirm his already not very healthy thoughts lol. So when you end up abandoning him very early on because sorry man, he's not the best fighter..! He's actually not quite used to that. What's he supposed to do with being the abandoned one. Lol. ?? if being the perfect experiment is what got him his current life, what does it mean when someone so integral to Teyvat's existence rejects him?
And then you get him back in your team once he's done with Alice's little quest. Was that it? Has he finally done it? Can he feel a bit secure now, or ...???
And then whoops, you're gone. Like. For an oddly long time..? He's not sure what to feel about that part. On one hand, he's made it back into your teams! On the other... You're gone.
Lumine, sweet, darling Lumine, been with your for—what is it, 5 years now? Before Stelle, or anyone else really, she was there with you! Lumi trusts you to be her guide through Teyvat, even though Paimon claims she'd make a better guide anyday. Best travel guide in Teyvat, duh!
("Paimon, I don't think they're exactly in Teyvat, though..."
"Well, Paimon's the best travel guide in AND out of Teyvat then!")
Regardless of what other projects you pick up, whoever else you may choose to guide, you come back to her. She's pretty secure in that, and, well, she should be. Even if you're not the most consistent, you ARE always back to her. Every time.
Usually.
So.
What happens that makes you leave for so long, with NO log-ins to any other one of your projects..?
That's a bit... New for you. Were you... Socializing too much or something? She did hear you mention a few things about your work and friends recently, so maybe..??
"Huh-" Paimon tilts her head as she looks at the Handbook over Lumine's shoulder, "Wait a minute, did they ever log out after this?"
Lumine looks over to the records Paimon's little fingers point at, and.... Sure enough, it just says you logged in a few weeks ago... Had you been helping out Stelle all this time? Why?
Admittedly, she doesn't understand how exactly your universe shifting or the omnipresent voice and presence work, but she DOES know you don't do it for too long at once. It had been weeks though.
...
She wonders, what would a hypothetical friend think if she were to "visit" Teyvat, and then not come back for 5 years?
...Could someone from that universe trap you over there, she can't help but wonder. Much like what happened to her? But—nooo, pft, that's silly. You're too much of an outsider, a force not even the archons sense unless you let them.
Unless this other universe has... Even higher beings? Could it be?
She's no stranger to those, she supposes. Perhaps staying so long in Teyvat has made Lumine forget what threats lay outside Teyvat.
"...Could they be stuck there?" She ponders out loud, earning a surprised yelp from her white haired companion.
"No way! Could they...?"
It's cute, Lumine has to note, how Paimon worries over you even if she's expressed hostility against you before. Once you stop contending for her place as the best travel guide in (and out of!) Teyvat, the little fairy likes you quite a lot, after all.
"I don't know the details of what beings there are, in that realm..." Lumine speaks again, mostly thinking out loud, "But if that's the case, we should help them, right?"
Paimon nods her head up and down, as fast as possible, "Well—they've helped us a lot, right? It's only fair! Aw, they must be so scared..!"
As for the "how" issue... Be it Skirk, Alice, Nicole, The Archons, The Sovereigns—Lumine does know a lot of powerful people. Her brother said it himself, they will always have enough time.
You, though... Might have to be a priority for now.
She might also have to let some others know before they lose their minds. Over worry or anger or a broken hearts, she can't tell.
("Are you alright? This is the fifteenth time today... Should I call Hyacine?" Phainon asks, brows furrowed in clear, adorable worry as he hands you another napkin. You chuckle at his enthusiasm to help your sneezing, and take the napkin with a smile, "I'm good, I swear... Probably just allergies.")
Well, at least the system is kind enough to tell what needs to be done.
The requested code also revealed the fear corruption—the system you still need to understand, other than the fact that it could conclude that the cracked code manifests further through their fears and awareness—and it was no surprise it would be high and… Wait a moment…
//entity.status : D|/■€.EXE - FRACTURED ENTITY|
》 fear.corruption = 92%...
》 [REQUIRES REWRITING…]
Did Diluc's percentage just go up…?
Just then, you heard something and saw movement in the corner of your eye.
Shit, what was that?
You noticed on the screen that Dainsleif's percentage, too, had just gone up until you noticed his form attempted to move, and another line formed on the screen.
//anomaly.detection - ANOMALY DETECTED|
Anomaly… Detected?
“... Run…”
Dainsleif attempted to mutter before, suddenly, a large glitch-amalgamation of a creature practically lunged at you.
The creature roared as it failed—thanks to the line and Dainsleif catching on—to ambush you completely.
You didn't know what caused this thing to form or why it was here. But you know one thing for sure.
The creature does not want you messing with whatever code spread here.
■■■
As the creature readied itself again to attack, you turned towards Dainsleif and Diluc for a moment, hand shaking over the screen.
Taking a step back, you screamed, “I'm sorry!” Before bolting out of there, the creature roared as it scurried to chase you.
“Fuck, fuck, fuck!” You cursed, turning to where you could go to hide and lose the creature, your hands shaking as you attempted to type another code whilst trying not to trip or make the creature catch on.
“Hands don't fucking freeze on my now…” You cursed again, feeling your fingers freezing ever so often as you attempted to code.
But, noticing the creature was lost and had lost sight of you, you took the opportunity to hide inside the nearest house you entered. Making sure you were hidden and easily out of the normal sight, you took a deep breath and continued typing, adrenaline still kicking through your veins.
Shit, how do you even code something alive before you??? One wrong code or type could basically kill them again, leaving their struggle and fighting for nothing.
“Okay, stay calm, stay calm… Just code what you could recall in your old days before this… Goddammit,” you sighed, unable to process a code in mind to possibly free those two.
Taking a pause, you covered your face with your hands, recalling.
Come on, self, there has to be something in there that can remotely help.
Think.
Think.
Think!
And then it clicked in you. It has to be a simple rewrite command, right?
“It has to be…” You muttered, placing your hands over the keys, and began typing.
//entity.status - FRACTURED ENTITY|
//rewrite.command : [RECOVER ENTITY
But before you could finish the code, a glitchy sound echoed in your ears and claws grabbed at you and threw you out of your hiding spot, your back slamming against a concrete wall on the other side of the pathway.
It already fucking found you?!
Of course, it would. You took up more time arranging your damn thoughts than writing the code!
“Fucking dammit…” You coughed out, the throw knocking out most of the air in your lungs, leaving you gasping for breath.
As the creature slowly approached, your gaze flickered over the screen, hologram flickering too as if its energy depended on your health.
Sucking up a large breath, you sent the unfinished code anyway. You didn't care; it might free at least one of them, but the code has been sent.
“I just got here and… I'm already going to die, great…” You heaved, now attempting to move away from the approaching creature.
The amalgamation was practically playing with you, like a predator playing with its food. And goddammit, it even made you feel weaker. More vulnerable and helpless.
But, as if your desperation was heard, before the creature could swing its glitching—or what appeared to be a glitching mess—claw hit you, a burst of flames knocked the creature away, not enough to kill it, but enough to make it move away.
Then, a man came between you and the creature, and you immediately knew who it was.
And that the code still worked no matter what.
“You… You brought me back…” Diluc said, head turning towards your direction before turning towards the creature, “And you…” he added, greatsword materializing in his hand.
“You dare hurt what’s being reclaimed…?”
■■■
The walls of Mondstadt then became a battlefield.
Sounds of clashing, sparks flying from everywhere, and fire… Fire engulfed wherever Diluc and the creature decided to fight. Claws swinging, greatsword clashing against it, his blade moving through the air.
But just as they fought, you noticed something, a flicker more so.
Luckily, you were still conscious to watch and notice it.
Diluc, there’s something wrong with the way he strikes. Confusion. It was what was written on his face.
It was when it hit you, he hasn’t been free like this in god knows how long, he hasn’t fought like this for a good while.
It was what made you look at his vision, the item swinging along his coat, and there it was.
The vision was dull, barely flickering with the fiery red it possessed before. Realizing this, you immediately scrambled to set another code, coming up with another plan.
Set Dainsleif free and help Diluc in some way. And you really hope Teyvat doesn’t give up on you and let Diluc die this way.
//rewrite.command : [RECOVER ENTITY]
//rewriting : D|/■€.EXE - FRACTURED ENTITY|
》[ENTITY REWRITTEN]
So it chose Diluc to rewrite first, you thought. Was it randomized if there were no entities written in the command?
Whatever it was, you have no time to think about it now, not that Diluc is not in his fighting prime at this very moment and might get in more trouble the more you stall.
Oh, come on now, why take longer now? Diluc didn’t take long like this.
But, fuck it, you have to help Diluc now.
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You didn’t know how, but you did it.
You found a way to move as Diluc, to control him and be the eyes and power of the fight.
Your recall of what happened was blurry, too blurry and vague. Maybe it was because it was your first time trying something like this? Hell, of course, it would be your first time, not like you could casually code something in thin air and have it actually work, more so, managing to control somebody else.
But, there were a few parts that you could recall without having your head ache at the thought.
“Diluc!” you called, trying to call his attention as the screen in your hand flickers.
“Let me help!” you continued, and by then, Diluc already knew what you meant by that.
Help, just like before. Like when players still played the game.
Of course, at first, he was hesitant. What would you do the moment you gained control over him? What then?
But neither didn't have the time to argue, and so, he allowed it.
The rest was a blurry mess afterwards, but Dainsleif, who had appeared during it, explained everything that happened after his code was rewritten and found you and Diluc against one of the creatures.
//rewrite.command : [RECOVER ENTITY]
//rewriting : D@■ns/€■f.EXE - FRACTURED ENTITY|
》[Rewritten entity]
You weren’t in your own body when the code was sent on the screen, focused on fighting the creature as Diluc. Just like old times.
Meanwhile, at the moment Dainsleif was rewritten, he immediately went on the move as he recalled how Diluc had also been rewritten—freed—minutes ago. He didn’t hesitate to move either.
And with the help of the sounds of clashing, Dainsleif knew where to go.
It wasn’t long until he saw what was happening, a seemingly out of it you, and Diluc fighting with all his might, well, Diluc fighting like never before.
Dainsleif knew something about vision users’ visions growing weaker the more exposed they were to the broken code, and seeing the bright red hue emitting from the vision surprised the man.
He soon connected the dots when he noticed the screen flickering in front of you, but you looked both focused on it and not at the same time. He didn’t move until he saw another one of those amalgamations appear close by, seemingly targeting you.
Dainsleif didn’t waste any time protecting you—or your body, for that matter—averting the creature’s focus from you and to him.
And just like Diluc, he wasn’t going to let anyone hurt you.
Not after you gave them a chance.
And maybe the world of Teyvat itself too.
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“So, that’s what happened…” You muttered, clutching your forehead, all while the two men slowly helped you get up.
“You really don’t recall? You really helped me there…” Diluc asked, his hand on you to support you, his gaze somewhere else as he thought about it, then back at you, “... It felt like I was in control, but at the same time, I wasn’t… Like you were giving me the pushes needed…” he added.
Dainsleif hummed, his hands also there to support you, “It may be because this is your first time doing that? The control and being the support he needs?” he asked, seemingly connecting the dots faster than you can.
All you can do is nod as your head throbs in pain.
Dainsleif turned towards Diluc before all of a sudden, you leaned forward, and when the two caught you, you were out of it. Unconscious.
The codes and whatever you did with supporting Diluc had probably took a toll on you.
■■■
Waking up, you found yourself outside Mondstadt, it seems, and… Is that a statue of the Seven?
As you took more of your current situation, you found yourself between Diluc and Dainsleif, both of whom had fallen asleep, possibly after looking after your unconscious self.
You felt yourself relax, shoulders untensing, probably ever since you entered the city.
Looking up, you soon noticed that to had found yourselves in Windrise, evident with the—somehow still intact—statue of Barbatos and what looked like what remained of the large tree behind the statue.
You soon wonder how it survived when remaining plants and trees from afar are only mere silhouettes of their former selves.
Just then, the code screen popped up before you—possibly opening ever since you’ve fallen unconscious—but instead of showing the previously typed code, a new line showed itself.
[Offer : Bind Companion Slot]
Companion slot? That’s new. You guessed it has something to do with certain people being able to be with you throughout this new journey of yours.
Yet, alas, the system had decided to lend a hand in terms of how this code works.
[Offer : Bind Companion Slot]
[Offer to Bind the following as your companions:]
》 DILUC.EXE
》 DAINSLEIF.EXE
//current.linked.entities : 0 / □□
Huh, is there a limit to the number of characters that can bind to you? And it seems their names here aren’t a glitchy mess anymore. Was it because of the rewrite command you did for the two of them?
But, looking at the current list, you find yourself pondering as you gaze towards the two men.
Sure, you would like this, but what about them? What are their thoughts on the matter? You can’t just force this upon them; they’re still their own people after all, and you’re just here to aid them to come back to that rightful self and world.
As if feeling your distress, Dainsleif opened an eye and gazed at the screen before you and spoke out, almost catching you off guard.
“Accept it… Do not ever mind that we’ll reject you after what you’ve done for us,” the blond said, gazing from the screen to you. Then, Diluc awoke, seemingly silently taking in what was currently happening, and agreed with Dainsleif’s words.
“We’ll be by your side,” Diluc said, nodding as he adjusted himself so he wouldn’t be leaning on you too much.
You looked at both of them for a moment, then at your screen, your fingers slowly glided, and typed in your answer to the offer.
[Offer : Bind Companion Slot]
//Bind.companion : DILUC.EXE ; DAINSLEIF. EXE
: Affirming . . .
As you sent the code, you couldn’t help but turn towards the two, only to find both of them watching the screen the same as you did seconds before.
They were waiting for the system’s response to your code.
And then, it answered.
[Offer : Bind Companion Slot - AFFIRMATIVE]
//Companions Slot:
》 DILUC.EXE
》 DAINSLEIF.EXE
//entities.linked: 2 / current max
“Current max?” You read the code out loud. Did that mean you could only limit the number of people or characters you could bind as your companion?
Well, that sucks.
“Could it be because there are only the two of us rewritten for the command?” Dainsleif asked, turning towards you. To which you responded with a shrug.
You didn’t know either. All of this, everything about this, is completely new to you.
“It could be that…” you muttered, thinking about it as well. It was then did you realized something.
Your head isn’t throbbing in pain anymore.
How long were you out?
Lightly rubbing your forehead, as you were about to ask, Diluc beat you to it.
“You were gone for hours,” He said, followed by Dainsleif, “I’d say almost a day… You were that drained…” Dainsleif said, crossing his arms across his chest.
Letting out an awkward laugh, you looked away from the blonde.
“I hope I didn’t worry you two too much…” you replied, half-jokingly and half-worried. Diluc huffed in reply, shaking his head.
“You did when you suddenly lost consciousness back there… We had to bring you out of there before more of those… Creatures… Appear,” Diluc explained, Dainsleif nodding in agreement as he shifted into more as he sat.
“Diluc decided to bring you here… In Windrise, is it called?” Dainsleif added, turning towards the large tree behind the three of you.
Nodding, you looked at the tree further. Well, that is, until the code screen appeared before you again.
As you read whatever news was sent, Diluc placed a hand on your shoulder. He didn’t say anything as if his hand was telling you to keep it low, the coding, he meant. But that didn’t stop you from reading what was sent by the system.
[ENTITY FOUND - 100M From Player]
[ENTITY AMOUNT CONCLUDED - 1 : ■■■■■]
“An entity?” Diluc read, turning towards you as the gears in your head started turning.
“It must be another person… 100m from me…” You slowly spoke, your gaze turning towards where the line was telling you where.
Towards the large wilting tree of Windrise.
“Be careful…” Dainsleif said as he called your name, you only nodded and maintained your gaze forward with occasional glances towards your screen.
It was then did another line was sent by the system.
//entity.state - LOCKED (fear.corruption = 90%)
//entity.status : INACTIVE - STRONG AN□□O ENERGY
Strong anemo energy? Could it be?
“Venti…?” you slowly spoke, causing the men behind you to freeze.
“Venti?”
“Barbatos?”
Both Diluc and Dainsleif said, turning towards each other, then at you.
“It said some kind of strong energy… But from the visible words alone… It’s Anemo energy…” You explained, turning back towards them.
“It must’ve covered his name because he’s no regular human… But an archon,” you added, before a sudden gust of wind enveloped the three of you.
Then… A song…?
You could barely hear it, but it’s there, the sound of a lyre, playing along the wind.
It got to be Venti. It has to be.
Giving no time to hesitate, you moved towards the tree. The song only grew louder as you approached.
You recall the tree had a big space between its large branches connecting from the main branch to the ones spreading out. He has to be there.
You then started to climb the tree, Diluc and Dainsleif failing to follow closely as they didn’t realize you were already climbing the tree.
Calling your name again, Diluc spoke, “Wait! You might slip!” he exclaimed, but that didn’t stop you.
In the end, Diluc and Dainsleif waited by the foot of the tree as you reached the space inside the tree’s branches.
■■■
“Venti,” you uttered out, now seeing his body in front of you, but something was different.
The chains… They weren’t like the ones that caught Diluc and Dainsleif—which were broken code-like chains—the ones around Venti are… Anemo-powered chains?
It was then did you noticed how… Lively, he looked despite being unconscious for so long.
He was gone just as long as the rest; he held the colors of himself, but others didn’t. Something isn’t right here… It couldn’t be the gnosis, surely, so what is it?
As you thought about it, you heard something. Across the hymns of the wind, a voice, his voice.
“What took you so long?” the wind whispered as it called your name.
“I waited… For you…”
“I made a song for you, too.”
You didn’t know what to say; he was conscious but not at the same time.
This wasn’t the codes’ doing, but he, himself, alone. He did this to preserve whatever he had as a last effort to resolve.
But despite being in this state, he couldn’t free himself, not when, after all this time, he was alone.
■■■
“Venti,” you spoke, a hand slowly placing on top of his. You felt a small stiff in the wind around you, but the hymn continued.
“I’m sorry it took so long… Too long,” you continued, sitting by him.
“But… Maybe…” a smile appeared in your features.
“Maybe I can listen to your music once more, Barbatos?”
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》 Archiver's Notes: You guys could tell who my favorites are from this entry and past ones, too. I have posted something regarding this series before about which characters I might not add in future chapters unless requested.
I've been imagining how funny the twst characters' reaction would be when they see Jing Yuan! Yuu's Lighting Lord (aka Lightning-Wielding Thunder-Clapping Spirit-Squashing Lord) attack
Beforehand, I wanted to make like a short joke skit using that one audio but in true Star fashion, I went and spiralled it into a veryyyy messy comic on it which had like limited reactions to Yuu!Jing Yuan's Lighting Lord ultimate which is my bad 😔
Hope this is satisfactory nonetheless! Will may or may not make a bonus for this later, who knows? ;)
"Watch your head now, boy...A few minutes of rest will do you some good- but don't take too long now or you'll might never want to wake up from your slumber again. Believe me, I've experienced it."
(Based on the Savanaclaw Arc Episode 2-26 and 2-27...I think-)
If the inventory is a log of things that are in the Trailblazer's possession, then that means Stelle is the one holding the Express' half of the jade abacus Jing Yuan gave them, which in turns means that Stelle is the one who can contact them.
And that's funny as hell, because it's Stelle. She probably goes around threatening to call the Luofu for anything. The IPC pressuring Belobog? She reaches for her pocket and pulls out the jade abacus. Duke Inferno wreaking havoc in the Herta Space Station? Pulls out the jade abacus and says Jing Yuan is going to kick his ass just like he did to the Heliobi. The Family and the IPC are acting weird in Penacony? Well, they won't try shit if the Lightning Lord blows the whole hotel away!
this is a bit chaotic but wholesome too in a way I guess? 😭
have fun reading!
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Diluc:
- Internally panicking but keeps a straight face while grabbing the fire extinguisher with perfect efficiency.
- Once the flames are out: “Are you alright? That’s all that matters.”
- Lowkey traumatized and bans you from the kitchen—he’ll do the cooking from now on.
- Secretly touched you wanted to cook for him, but he expresses it by teaching you safety first like it’s Knight training.
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Kaeya:
- Laughing even as the fire spreads: “Darling, I didn’t know you were aiming for flambé.”
- He puts the fire out coolly, smirking the entire time like it’s a comedy show.
- 100% tells Diluc about it later with dramatic flair: “You should’ve seen the inferno of love they made me.”
- Finds it adorable and milks it for teasing rights forever.
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Zhongli:
- Calm as hell. Doesn’t even flinch.
- “Let us step back. I will take care of this.” — summons geo constructs to contain the fire.
- Gives you a full historical lecture on fire hazards in Liyue’s culinary history afterward.
- Genuinely honored you tried. Offers to teach you with the patience of a saint.
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Tartaglia (Childe):
- Immediately dives into action like it’s a Fatui mission.
- “Fire? In my kitchen? Not on my watch.”
- Afterward: “You almost assassinated me, babe. I loved it.”
- Laughs his ass off, genuinely finds it thrilling, and insists you try again (with supervision).
- Brags to Teucer (his little brother) like, “they nearly blew up my house. Isn’t that romantic?”
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Albedo:
- Fascinated rather than alarmed. “Interesting reaction. What did you combine?”
- Draws a sketch of the fire afterward.
- Calmly fixes everything, even the scorched pot, then gives you a chemistry-based cooking lesson.
- Sweetly encourages you to keep trying because curiosity is key in both alchemy and love.
(guys trust me this is 100% how he would act😭😭 nonchalant ahh)
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Neuvillette:
- Extremely composed but internally screaming like a worried parent.
- Summons rain to put it out in 2 seconds flat.
- Afterward, quietly sets up a detailed set of kitchen rules and safety protocols. You now have a cooking license exam.
- “I am not angry. Merely concerned. Also, please refrain from touching open flames ever again.”
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Wriothesley:
- Lowkey impressed and highkey amused.
- “You tried to cook for me and almost burned down the Fortress? Now that’s devotion.”
- Puts it out fast, throws open a window, and immediately orders takeout.
- He starts cooking with you after that—“We’re a team now. One stirs, one doesn’t burn down the kitchen.”
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Kazuha:
- Calm, graceful—even as the flames rise.
- “The wind is restless today… perhaps a sign to order takeout?”
(this mf ALWAYS has to include ‘the wind’ in EVERYTHING..)
- Helps you clean everything with a gentle smile.
- Writes a haiku about the incident:
“In a loving blaze,
You set the stove — and my heart —
Alight with chaos.”
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Scaramouche / Wanderer:
- Screaming. Screaming.
- “What the hell were you thinking?! That’s MY favorite teapot!”
- Grumpily stomps around putting it out, muttering insults the whole time.
Later: “Don’t do that again, idiot.” (translation: I care about you.)
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Arataki Itto:
Screaming louder than usual..you know you fucked up now 😭. Runs around like, “IT’S GONNA BLOW!”
- Somehow makes the situation worse before fixing it with brute strength (throws a pot of water—misses).
- Thinks it was the most epic thing ever and wants to help you “cook” again tomorrow. (Totally wasn’t panicking 2 secs ago.)
- Proud of you for trying and tells the gang about it like a legend: “My babe? Almost burned down the kitchen for love. Hell yeah.”
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Alhaitham:
- Sighs like his soul just left his body.
- Puts the fire out with silent, efficient movements. Doesn’t say a word until it’s over.
- Then: “I told you following a random blog recipe without measurements was a bad idea.”
- He cooks for you every time after that. Will let you chop vegetables at most. Maybe.
- Secretly loves that you tried so hard for him.
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Kaveh:
- Screeches like a drama queen: “My curtains! My custom backsplash tiles! THE AMBIANCE!”
- Flails but still manages to put the fire out with decent control (he’s more capable than he seems).
- Sinks to the floor dramatically after and groans, “Why is my life like this?”
- Still insists on helping you become a better cook because he’s a hopeless romantic and believes in you.
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(that was it guys! this took me so long to write because I wanted to make their reactions as accurate as I could 😭 I think I did pretty well though. Would you guys want a version where the reader actually makes a really good meal/their fav meal and their reactions to it? 👀)
“Now what’s all the commotion here and why did that hard tell me to hurry” “huh” “huh?” “Oh my aeons””what”
“How blessed by Idrila I must be for they let me gaze upon such a sight! Your fiery locks, your noble stance, why you must be a knight!”
“In full self-flattery I must call you a face on an angel”
“A miracle indeed! How wonderful, perhaps I too should fashion wearing my hair this way. I must insist on you borrowing my conditioner though…” “let’s go, traveller, let’s get him some strong grape juice”
biblically accurate, semi-realistic candace or kandake, who was a nubian queen
image renders:
Incoming yap about the current genshin problem:
As a Chinese person swarmed by western media, Liyue means so, so much to me. Seeing the culture that I've been taught to be ashamed of all my life being represented so accurately and positively makes me incredibly happy. It was the first time I saw the famous landscapes that I've visited in person and recreated a fantasy game. Seeing characters wear clothes with similar designs to what I’ve worn and eating similar foods to what I’ve eaten, is indescribable. The euphoria I felt when I first climbed atop of Qingyun Peak and heard the music is something I wish I could experience again.
That being said, Sumeru was a mess, and Natlan is just depressing. What I would give to have people from SEA/SWANA, Latin America, Africa, and Indigenous groups etc. to feel the same way I did when strolling through Liyue.
HYV’s colorism isn’t just stifling their character designs; by whitewashing real-life people, real cultures and even their deities, they are inadvertently whitewashing history. They are taking from actual ethnic groups: learning their history and struggles, then retelling these narratives after replacing their people with bleached protagonists in orientalist clothing.
All this because of what? Out of touch beauty standards? The possibility of lower sales? Dehya is extremely loved in China and her fans donated thousands to a children’s charity in her name. Other Chinese companies like Lilith Games and Bluepoch don’t have this problem. Dislyte is able to consistently pump out gorgeous character designs with varying skin tones and Reverse:1999 makes accurate designs and does in-depth research into the cultures of their characters.
It’s a basic lack of respect.
I've heard that Iranian players were extremely happy and touched by their representation, and that's amazing. And most European, Chinese, and Japanese players are fine with theirs. I just wish this extended to the representation of people with skin tones that are darker.
HYV has shown that they are capable of making characters with darker skin tones and interesting designs, but they will only do that for npcs and enemies. Orientalism, culture mash-ups and inaccuracies across regions is unfortunately common in the game, but the problem with the unchanging pale color of playable characters reflects an obvious and sinister bigotry. I do personally believe that a lot of this has to do with the meddling of higher-ups; many playable characters look like they’ve been white-washed at the end of the process, and just from an art/design standpoint, they fit darker skin-tones much, much better.
It is impossible for Genshin to be a fully “fictional fantasy game” because they chose to bear the responsibility of incorporating real life cultures into their world-building. The criticisms about Sumeru and Natlan are what they brought upon themselves. If you don’t want to represent properly, don’t do it at all. You cannot take everything from a culture and leave their people out of it. They deserve the same respect and research as the region representing your own nation.
For the people who have seen themselves represented in media over and over again, or for those who do not care about being represented at all: even if YOU don't care, others do, and they have a damn good reason for it. This is a big deal, it isn’t too much to ask for, and I will be blocking racists. Peace.
Hey guys ngl telling people complaining about valid issues like a lack of skin diversity or misrepresenting religions and cultures that they're being dramatic or need to stop playing or make their own games is weird as hell actually!
Nobody bats an eye when people go and review bomb and boycott and yell about shitty rewards but when it's like real issues with affects on actual people suddenly it's dramatic and they should "just be grateful".....
its insane, there was so much shit about genshin giving less primos than hsr, like ppl were going into comments of guidemakers and yelling at them to "speak up" and stop making genshin content AT ALL. and now same ppl and content creators are going "woke are trying to cancel genshin for nothing ugh". like stupid free ten pull is enough reason to harass everyone who even talks about genshin, but ppl can't even talk about actual obvious racism somehow
stop making fanfics about characters raping and sexually assaulting y/n, you are fucking disgusting people who romanticize a serious crime that happens every day to children and women
"but that's just reading dark romance" that's not a dark romance, that's just the stuff of a horrible fetish, IF YOU HAVE A RAPE FETISH, GO SEEK FOR FUCKING PSYCHIATRIST HELP!!!!!!!!!!
I’m pretty sure that ravishment fantasies are literally one of the most common sexual fantasies — at least among women, who make up a majority of self insert readers in fandom. This isn’t new either, barbarian romance and bodice ripper romance are staples within the pulp romance genre and have been dating back to at least the Victorian era iirc.
Ok fine. I do have a rape fetish, OP. And I'm going to continue to write stories and imagine things about it, because. Well. That shit literally hurts no one. Because it isn't real.
Oh hey! Let's apply OP's words to ANOTHER SERIOUS HEINOUS CRIME that's only ok in fiction.
"stop making fanart of characters murdering and physically assaulting other characters, you are fucking disgusting people who romanticize a serious crime that happens every day to children and women"
Isn't that just super ffucking dumb? Like dumb to the point of hilarity. Yeah. The original post is also ffucking DUMB.
characters: jing yuan, blade, dan heng, welt yang, yanqing, sampo, gepard, luocha x nb!reader
warnings: tooth rutting fluff, advised for u to read while sitting down or in private bc u might have a heart attack from how cute and chaotic this shit is, some angst might be sprinkled in just bc✨✨
notes: that moment when you have a super bad baby fever except the fever is towards cat rather than babies. genshin impact ver can be read here!
art credit to Toma超想吃番茄 on yt!
oh fuck
look at that floof
that absolute big soft floofball peacefully sleeping on top of your favorite black shirt. your shirt is ruined, massive amount of white fur stuck to the fabric and you’re late for work but at least you have a happily napping away cat
a serbian cat, me thinks. with that amount of fur and that large body, he’s gotta be a serbian cat
spoiled, smug peace of shit and he knows it. revels in that title even
dubbed as ‘the handsome cat’ by your friends, co-workers and neighbors alike, meow yuan is surprisingly and not so surprisingly incredibly popular amongst the ladies. whether it be because of his fur, his adorable meows, the red ribbon you tied around his neck as a makeshift collar or his way of charming the ladies with a gentle pawing to their hand and a smug “meowww”, you will never know
the biggest out of the cats. but is it his body that’s big or is it the rapunzel like long fur that he has. the world will sadly never know and neither will you
surprisingly chatty at times. but worryingly very eepy. an adult cat should sleep about 12-16 hours a day and yet you’re pretty sure meow yuan spends 25 hours of the day sleeping away under the sunlight
closest to little nyanqing. seems to think of the youngest kitten as his own as he’s seen grooming or simply looking out for the young kitten at times. also seems to be a bit closer to nyan heng and meowade but the latter tends to spend his time alone
an absolute smug spoiled prince and he owns to it. whether it be feigning hurt, crying out for your attention or downright plopping himself down on your keyboard, deleting your entire progress of work, the little shit knows how to be a headache
but it’s okay, you always forgive him because he allows you to smush your face into the fur of his belly when you’re stressed or squish his soft toe beans. meow yuan is let off the hook yet again…
occasionally, meow yuan reminds you of a lion. it maybe weird and completely out of the blue but with the way he grooms others, his fur, the absolute motor like loud purrs he emits or the sheer massive size and weight of him — yeah, you get the point
one time, you decided to spoil him by carrying him around in your arms like how you do with the other cats. the loud crack! noise and the fact that you couldn’t get up the next day should prove just how damn big he is
meow yuan was a worry wart the whole day. constantly meowing in your ears, purring softly, nuzzling your side. it almost seemed like he was trying to apologize for being this big. to which you easily let him off the hook of course. how could anyone ever say no to that big adorable yellow eyes?
art credit to cocoink🍁 on twt
a bit of a worrying case, meowade is
he doesn’t like socializing, the other cats nor does he get along with you either. the only ones he seem to at least tolerate were meow yuan and nyan heng alongside you
likes to spend his time all alone, cooped up inside some small confined space, above the cupboard or inside his own small room in the cat tree. also enjoys spending time in your room as well but only if the other cats aren’t there
flinches or freezes up whenever you touch him which is incredibly worrying and gut-wrenching. makes you hate however was his previous owner to have caused meowade to despise touches and affections
the first time you found him, bleeding and wet on the side of the road and tried to wrap your coat around him to take him to the vet, the little scraggly cat hissed and clawed and bit at you with great amount of hate despite literally bleeding out. thankfully, he seemed to understand you were no threat as he went limp in your coat, allowing you to get him to the vet
due to whatever his past experiences were, meowade hates being close to anyone. but at least he was slowly but surely opening up to the others and you
the first time the poor scraggly cat decided to bump his head to your hand, asking for pets, you cried tears of joy and relief. at least, you can offer him healing and comfort as you and the other cats stay there for him on his journey
the second biggest cat, bested by meow yuan himself. not as big as him but damn can this cat scare others. whether it be other cats, your friends who decided to visit or some random dog that you passed by as you take meowade out for a walk
seriously, the amount of times this cat wrestled against dogs bigger than himself gives you heart attacks. it’s a real wonder and a miracle you aren’t dead yet
british shorthair, me thinks. but the ones that grow to be a bit bigger than the others
has a bad habit of just… staring off into space, unblinking with those big round eyes at times. literally no thoughts in his brain. head empty, as he just… stares off into space
“oh, having another existential crisis again? mind if i join you today, meowade?”
“…”
“… meow”
and so, this weird ritual of the two of you sitting side by side, staring off into the distance, unblinking as the cup of coffee in your hand goes cold has become something special in you two’s bonding moment. oneself that meowade looks forward to each day
sometimes, he tends to chase after nyan heng around the house for whatever the reason. it leaves poor nyan heng shaking and hissing as the small black cat comes to you for help
not the chattiest of cats nor is he the most pickiest. quite docile despite his killer stare at times and you would even daresay, shy when it comes to affection
overall, a cute cat. the cute pathetic ones that you just can’t help but adore and love
art credit to Toma超想吃番茄 on yt!
another docile cat!! perhaps even the most docile one!!!
at first, you were worried when taking him in because holy shit, where is his tail?! only after taking him to the vets did you finally managed to breathe a sigh of relief because nyan heng was a black manx breed of cat
lean, on the smaller side, an amazing hunter and a dutiful bug hunter in the house, nyan heng is a cute black manx who has a pretty green/grey eyes
an absolute sweetheart, always hoping to please you or help you out around the house as he helps to keep the other cats in line. except for meowade. he always finds himself having a hissing match with the black british shorthair or getting teased by the eepy meow yuan
closest to nyelt, as you had found the two cats together when you decided to take him in. almost seem to see nyelt as some sort of a father figure with how the little black manx constantly goes to the older one for advice or simply some help in grooming
has a cute simple, thread like thin black tie with a few charms around himself as a makeshift collar. he seems to like it despite the thread being a little bit too thin for cats’ comfort
seriously, what’s up with your cats and their desire to wear makeshift collars? makes you really consider if they are cats…
that aside, nyen heng also tends to be more active during nighttime. not the type that would take down things, destroy objects or cause ruckus and cause you jump out of the warm comfort of your bed. no, he just simply quietly trudges around the house, searching if he had truly hunted down every bugs and insects in the house
especially that spider
nyen heng hates to see you so scared over that cursed spider. so he makes it his life mission to rid the house of insects, more specifically, spiders!!
and damn is he absolutely devoted to his job because ever since you cried to your friend over the phone about the spider that you saw in your room, you never saw another spider ever again!
not the most chattiest nor is the most affectionate. he’s a mix of both but only when in privacy of you two or when he’s feeling particularly lonely
don’t get him wrong, the other cats are an amazing company but he just tends to seek out your attention and affection more y’know? there’s just something soothing about being by your side
seems to have some history with meow yuan and meowade. whether that be good with how friendly meow yuan is with nyan heng. or bad, with how meowade seems to want to take their play fighting to a whole next level
surprisingly, doesn’t like sunlight that much
most of the cats would follow the sunlight and it’s warmth and spend some time outside or on the window sill. but you can find the little black minx just chilling in one of the rooms of the cat tree of beside you, observing the other cats
nyen heng is an absolute sweetheart. the quiet type of sweetheart
the type of sweetheart that follows you around, hoping to help you out or simply offer a comforting presence. it’s the least he can do for you
art credit to Toma超想吃番茄 on yt!
another sweetheart of a cat except nyelt makes himself and his presence known unlike nyan heng
possibly a havana brown breed with just how damn calm, peaceful, loving and loyal he is. especially with you. havana browns tend to attach themselves to only one person during their span of life, which sometimes can feel like nyelt is just a biiitttt clingy with you
was there with nyan heng when you took the two cats in and often times acts like a father figure to the cats of the house which is a huge help to your mental state. except for nyanqing. nyanqing only has one father figure and that’s meow yuan
but that was completely fine since nyelt still looks after the little energetic kitten. often times looking after the cream munchkin as he carries nyanqing around by his scruff
to which, nyan heng comes to you for affection and attention. if his father figure won’t give it, then you surely will!
likes to wear the black mini scarf like collar around his neck. often times seen curled up inside the mini scarf as he sleeps the day away like most cats do
can come of as quite chatty at times with how attentive and helpful nyelt is
oh your back feels stiff? he can sit on it and make biscuits (that cute moment when cats knead their paws?). meow yuan is out of option since he’s way too big and heavy and could potentially be the sole reason you break your back. literally
oh nyanqing is missing again? what do you mean he’s missing? he’s right there, hiding inside one of the rooms of the cat tree
nyan heng is being bullied by meowade again? you know nothing of the weight behind this powe—
yeah, you get it. kinda reminds you of a grandpa with how attentive he is and how he has a single streak of grey atop his head fur. which is absolutely adorable and one place that you adore smothering with kisses
nyelt doesn’t seem to mind the affection too as he simply sits there, purring away and basking in your affection. a very pliant cat
sometimes, something seems to weigh heavily on his and nyan heng’s minds with how they curl up together or look out the window, seemingly searching for something
at first when they did that, you thought some bird or a squirrel passed by the window. but if that was the case then every cats should by by the windowsill
yet only nyelt and nyan heng are
at first it worried you because what if they were having cat depression?! are you absolutely sure that you’re being a good cat owner, [name]?!
yeah, you had a lot of self doubt and depressive episodes due to the two cats
however you finally figured out the case when one day, one of your co-workers suggested a play date with her own cats. saying that sometimes, cats need to see new faces to experience some relief from their everyday tasks or ways of living
the date was agreed upon and your co-worker decided to bring over a few of her cats
the immediate second the pretty red furred maine coon, pink-ish scottish fold and the grey striped scottish fold stepped out of the cat bag, nyelt and nyan heng seem to brighten immediately as they fucking dash towards the three cats
turns out the five of them seemed to have been close before they got separated and the two male cats found their way in your home
at least your cats were happy yet again. which made you happy in turn too
art credit to Toma超想吃番茄 on yt!
awwwwwww
everyone's reactions when you first introduce them to nyanqing. and honestly, you can't blame them because look at that cute little cream munchkin pitter pattering his way over here!!!
as stated above, a cute little cream colored munchkin
super adorable
tiny
a tiny baby
"hang on, i'm gonna have an abnormal increase in my sugar intake simply because nyanqing is just too damn adorable to not to do that" - you ona daily basis while calling your best friend and honestly? you're bestie's starting to get a bit sick of your constant fawning over your cats
that is until you bestie decides to come over for a visit to drop off some meds for you (during the infamous 'trying to lift meow yuan and almost breaking your spinal cord' day), your bestie dropped down to the floor, unresponsive the moment you called over nyanqing to introduce him to your bestie
yeah... since then the two of you constantly fawn over the little munchkin while trying not to die of a cuteness overload
but it's completely fine and understandable even as you two get the nth heart attack this day simply because nyanqing was... well, nyanqing himself!
an adorable little pliant baby who loves nothing more than sleeping, playing around with meow yuan, you and sprinkles of mischief sometimes
is the closest to meow yuan and can be found with the large siberian cat whenever you can't find him. often times, you would have to move meow yuan over to check each and every nook and cranny around the large siberian cat just so you can get a glimpse of the small munchkin and let out a sigh of relief
at times, the eepy meow yuan tends to curl up with the tiny nyanqing buttttt due to how much of a heavy sleeper the larger cat is, nyanqing almost gets crushed under the much larger cat
yet he somehow is still alive and well and completely okay???? like what????????
still doesn't relieve your heart no matter how many times you find the tiny munchkin under the large siberian cat
is a little bit mischievous at times with how he lovingly bothers nyan heng. trailing after the black minx all the while meowing his ears off about something. the same can be applied to nyelt as well but nyelt tends to patiently converse with the small munchkin unlike nyan heng who wishes to avoid him at most times, preferring his lone and private time
seem to have some sort of an ongoing hidden agenda against meowade and luonya. the former black can cat be found bullying the small munchkin until either the other cats step in or you. as for the latter? no one knows. somehow, nyanqing always ends up getting into a defensive position whenever luonya comes into his field of vision
one time you even found nyanqing hisses at meowade with meow yuan behind the tiny kitten's back. you had to put the three of them into time out and give meowade a scolding
what about scolding nyanqing you say? well
“this is the last time i’ll let you off the hook, nyan-nyan. if i find you stirring up trouble again”
yeah… when are you ever going to stop letting your cats off of the hook [name]?
art credit to Toma超想吃番茄 on yt!
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“you sure this is a cat and not a fox or a vixen undercover?”
“yes, it is indeed a cat and not a fox or a vixen undercover. i’m guessing it’s a somali cat though it could be mixed breed with another different cat breed as well”
“you sure…?”
“please get out, and allow the others to show their pets”
yeah… the local vet is familiar with you and your many different cats. not to mention the amount of times you asked if meowpo was truly a cat and not a fox undercover because damn, is this cat fucking mischievous
an absolute fucking menace and i cannot stress this enough, god
the type of cat who would keep a straight eye contact with you as his soft squishy paw slowly pushes a cup full of your coffee towards the edge of the surface all the while keeping the :3 face
oh you thought meow yuan was bad and mischievous? you immediately took back your words the second you adopted meowpo
that’s how damn bad this little cat is
you know those moments that you have like,,, a cute aggression? but instead of smothering the cat with kisses and hugs and cuddles, you end up lovingly bullying the cat? yeah. that’s your eternal cycle with meowpo
“you stupid—“ kiss “—fucking” kiss “—cat!” kiss “when the fuck—“ kiss “—and where the fuck” kiss “—did you came from” kiss “—to make me suffer, huh?”
a never ending cycle and meowpo fucking revels in the sheer amount of times he can make you have lovingly bullying cute aggression moments
seems to have some sort of a rivalry with nyepard and surprisingly meow yuan
nyepard was completely understood and truthfully, you saw it coming. nyepard is a rule follower and an enforcer through and through meanwhile meowpo is a rule breaker
so imagine your surprise when you come back home one day to see meow yuan glaring at meowpo from his windowsill
“meow yuan, what’s gotten into you? why are you bullying meowpo?”
“mrreow!” oh meow yuan sounded a bit angry. which only served to double your shock since meow yuan is a very gentle cat despite his large size. gentle, affectionate, chatty, friendly and a bit mischievous at times but never hostile or mean
“mrreeeooww!” meowpo seems to complain as he makes his way over to hide behind your leg. he seems to be shaking or even afraid of the larger cat
to which, you immediately coddled and soothed meowpo over and scolded meow yuan afterwards. all the while meowpo gives meow yuan a knowing smug look
yeaaahhh… these idiots are fighting for your attention and affection
if meowpo isn’t somewhere inside the house, creating chaos and getting scolded by the other cats then you can definitely find him by asking a help from nyepard. nyeppie would dutifully carry out his duties and rat meowpo out in record time
but he isn’t always so mean or mischievous. the times where you fall sick and is having a hard time trying to breathe through your nostrils, meowpo is the one who takes care of the other cats’ bowls of food and water
it was a way of him hoping to help you out the tiniest bit as you lay bedridden
art credit to Toma超想吃番茄 on yt!
nyepard, the most… dog-like cat you would ever meet. but also a cheetah-like as well????
it’s hard to explain since nyeppie has spotted fur and the black smokey eye that cheetahs have and not to mention his large yet lean physique as well
the second largest. whereas meowade is also the second biggest due to his length, neppie is the second biggest due to being a bit on the… buffer? side
seriously, you were worried for a few days when nyepard kept growing and growing, showing absolutely no sign of stopping his growth spurt
thankfully, he isn’t as big as meow yuan
you don’t wanna live with the embarrassment of getting dragged down the street by another big ass cat chasing after a random pretty leaf they saw. nope. you can’t deal with the embarrassment and shame
and yes, you did dragged down the street when taking meow yuan out on a walk before but that is a story and second hand embarrassment for another time
another sweetheart despite his size
very doting, gentle, very shy when it comes to affections but still asks for them anyways because it’s you
the first time you took nyepard for his vet vaccinations, the veterinarian looked at you dead in the eyes as if saying “bestie, what the fuck?”
of course you would get weird stares whenever you take the big cat out for a walk. he’s as big as a doberman dog and the dotted furs of his doesn’t exactly help to direct attention away from yourself
but the sheer amount of power you feel when walking down the street with both meow yuan and nyepard by your two sides is fucking addicting
one cat that closely resembles a lion and another that looks like a cheetah. at least you sleep peacefully at night knowing that you have two scary cats privilege
scary dog privilege? [name] only knows and experiences scary cats privilege. at times it's adorable but also threatening as well because your bestie and some close co-workers know just how devoted and loyal your cats are towards you
nyeppie is the most loyal of them all. or at least, one who is willing to show it at each minute of the day with how dutifully he chases after insects with nyan heng, scolds meowpo or just is there to be your emotional support
by being your emotional support, nyeppie meant being there sitting beside your computer as you diligently types away at a work report and not to be your cuddle victim!!!! no, no no no, no no, you're not squishing his paws as you take him away in your arms to cuddle on the bed!! you always end up falling asleep!!!! what do you mean by it's completely fine that you have saved up the progress and the deadline isn't close yet?! the deadline is before midnight!!!
sigh...
if only cats could sigh heavily and smack his face with his palm as he watches you scamper about, trying to wake yourself up as you realize that you did ended up napping the day away with nyeppie in your arms
well, at least you managed to send the report in at time. by 'at time' you and him both meant at least 2 minutes before the deadline closed up
nyepard guesses you can cuddle with him this time since you managed to finish the report within a record time of 47 minutes
art credit to mm_mako22 on danbooru!
luonya is probably the most weirdest cat you ever had the pleasure of adopting. and that was saying something because you're pretty sure you live with a long lost lion and a cheetah and a fox cats!!!!
and he's just a simple, silly, lovely cream colored turkish angora!!!!!
ah, whatever. you guess its just life's way of dealing you karma by making you live with a bit quirky 8 cats
jokes and a lot of conspiracy theories pushed aside for now, time to focus on the present AKA 'the pretty cat'
oh yes, while meow yuan was getting dubbed as 'the handsome cat' by almost everyone who meets him, luonya was rightfully dubbed as 'the pretty cat'
at this point, you're damn sure that your friends and co-workers come around only to coo over your cats and to spoil them rather than spending time with you... understandable, because you too would do the same without a single ounce of shame and you absolutely mean every damn word
one time, just for shits and giggles and a bunch of pictures to take of your latest cat, you signed him up for a cat beauty pageant
it was only for shits and giggles and a reason to snap pictures of luonya in a pretty cat costumes and stuff, you swear!! so imagine your surprise and how far down your jaw went slack when the host announced your cat, luonya as the cat beauty pageant winner!!!
yeah...
it was a chaotic thing to happen truly and the small glares and backhanded compliments the other cat parents were giving you was making you break out in cold sweat. at least, you have your pretty cat with you to soothe yourself a bit
and a nice whopping 300K dollars as the victor money!!!! damn, you're rich as shit now
not for too long since that money is gonna fly away in the wind due to the fact that you adopted a literal 7 cats and a kitten
worth it, you cry internally as you pay for the 50 kilograms of cat food all the while luonya gently meows at you as in a way of saying "hurry up, dear. we still have to pick up the wet food and the snacks too"
hhhh yeah
this cream colored turkish angora of yours is absolutely drop dead gorgeous yet at the same time he also has a very large secretive look on his face. there's just something about the way that luonya just acts, always sitting atop a high place in the house, as he just stares into the souls of everyone within the room
weirdly smells like either flowers or of medicine and pills and there's absolutely no in between. it's either giving lilies or pills but either way, your cat is a girlboss and he seems to know it as well
not entirely affectionate like meow yuan or meowpo but he is also not too talkative either. a bit of something in between along the lines
is affectionate and talkative at times but prefer it if you would be asleep or when its just you two when he finally decides to curl up on your lap
overall, luonya is a very gentle yet also a very suspicious cat but is oki, he girlboss and he knows what he wants and needs with how he sometimes fakes choking noises to make you get up in light speed
