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𝚂𝚑𝚎/𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢 ☆ 𝟷9𝚢/𝚘 ☆ 𝙸𝙽𝙵𝙿𝟿𝚠𝟾

𝙰 𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚕𝚘𝚐…

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚎 𝚒𝚜 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚊 𝚖𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚛𝚎𝚋𝚕𝚘𝚐𝚐𝚎𝚍 𝚏𝚊𝚗 𝚏𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚌𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚖𝚢 𝚘𝚠𝚗 𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚘𝚖 𝚋𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚑𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚝,, 𝙸 𝚍𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚠𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎💔

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𝙸 𝚊𝚖 𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚢 𝚊𝚠𝚔𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝙸 𝚍𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚋𝚒𝚝𝚎!! 𝙸 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚞𝚙𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝙸 𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚞𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚏𝚒𝚐𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚞𝚌𝚔 𝙸 𝚊𝚖 𝚍𝚘𝚒𝚗𝚐(*´Д｀*)

#Asteryaps🍓🪲#uhhhhhhm. ok. I think I did this right?#about me?#I will probably remake this later.#I am thinking way too hard about this. peace and love to whoever is here.#I do not know why you are here but hi!! hello! good luck on your endeavours!

teyvatteatime

Hello! I'd like to make a request please!!

a romantic fluff set in Natlan with Kinich and a reader in an established relationship👉👈

specifically centered around the reader finally daring to initiate physical affection. The two of them have been going out for a while now and while the reader is sweet, earnest and fairly verbally affectionate they have not been overly touchy, almost seeming hesitant to reach out despite things going at a comfortable pace. He would obviously notice their apparent reluctance with how observant he is and how often they quietly pull away. Almost like they're nervous to bother him. Like they'll be told off for asking for affection. Then one night after a successful hunt of his, spending time together by the fire, he beckons them over and assures them they can come closer if they want. They're a bit flustered by this but finally cave and finally let themself be held(and maybe get some kisses?). just pure fluff.

sorry if this is a little messy/awkward, I need a bit more practice phrasing my requests neatly I think🥲thank you for taking the time to read my request!!

Thank you so so much for sending a request to this cute little blog of mine! Your support is a massive, giant motivation for me! 🥳🔥

🤫 To maintain the privacy of the two people in the story, I didn't have Ajaw make an appearance. I hope you don't mind, especially if you happen to like Ajaw too 🦖💚

I really hope this story brings you the most complete and sweet emotions! ✨ Wishing you a wonderful time here with the blog, and I can't wait to see your next requests! 🎉🍀💞

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In Natlan, quiet nights were always a rarity.

It wasn't that this land knew nothing of peace, but rather because it constantly lived alongside the beating of war drums, the crackle of roaring flames, and hunts that stretched until the sun dipped below the horizon. As such, moments like the present—where only the snapping of burning firewood and the warm breeze brushing past dark red cliffs could be heard—became so precious that people instinctively fell silent, wanting to hold onto it just a little longer.

You sat by the campfire, hands wrapped around a metal cup that was still comfortably warm. In the distance, the hunted game hung by a rocky outcrop—the spoils of today's expedition.

Opposite you sat Kinich, quietly wiping his hunting blade with a clean strip of cloth.

The firelight reflected on his face, lengthening his eyelashes and making his amber eyes look deeper than usual. A few streaks of dust and dirt still clung to his arms, but he didn't seem to care.

"Are you just going to keep staring at me like that?"

His voice rang out unexpectedly, making you flinch. You hurriedly lowered your head toward your cup, looking exactly like someone caught red-handed.

"I wasn't..."

He knew perfectly well you were lying.

You were always like this. Gentle, sincere, and prone to saying things that made people's hearts melt, yet incredibly reserved when it came to physical touch.

Even though the two of you had been dating for quite a while.

You would tug at his sleeve instead of holding his hand.

You would stand so close, yet never truly lean in.

You would gaze at him for the longest time with that soft look in your eyes, only to quietly look away the moment he turned around.

It was as if you were always afraid of overstepping a boundary.

As if demanding a little more affection would somehow get you scolded.

At first, Kinich thought you were just shy. But gradually, he noticed that every time he took the initiative to move closer, your shoulders would instinctively tense up before relaxing.

That made a strange, dull ache linger in his chest.

He didn't like the fact that you felt the need to be cautious around him.

"Come here."

You lifted your head.

Kinich had leaned back against the boulder behind him at some point, one hand resting on his knee while the other patted the empty space beside him.

"...Huh?"

"Sit closer to me."

"I'm fine sitting here."

"But I want you over here."

You slightly tightened your grip around the metal cup.

The distance between the two of you wasn't actually that far, but crossing it made your heart race to an uncomfortable degree.

You didn't understand why you were like this.

Kinich had never shown any annoyance when you tried to be close. He was always patient, always gentle in his own way. Yet, every time you wanted to hug him or lean on him a little longer, you hesitated.

Perhaps you were afraid.

Afraid of becoming too desperate for love.

Slowly rising to your feet, you took each step toward him as if fighting a battle within yourself. By the time you sat down next to him, the gap between you was still wide enough for a hand to slip through.

Kinich looked at you in silence for a few seconds.

Then, he let out a soft chuckle.

"Am I really that scary?"

"No, you're not!"

You protested immediately, speaking so fast you nearly bit your tongue.

Kinich propped his chin on his hand, watching you.

"Then why do you always avoid me?"

"...I don't avoid you."

"You do," he replied bluntly.

"You flinch every time I touch you first. Even when you want to hold hands, you only dare to pull at my sleeve."

"It's like you think I'll be annoyed if you get any closer to me."

You froze.

Because... he had guessed it all right.

The fire crackled softly amidst the prolonged silence.

Lowering your head to look at your fingertips, you murmured in a small voice:

"I'm just afraid of troubling you."

The answer made Kinich pause.

In an instant, the look in his eyes softened completely.

He let out a very faint sigh and reached his hand out.

"Come a bit closer."

You hesitated for a few seconds before shifting over.

Right then, his arm wound around your waist, pulling you firmly against his side.

You startled so hard you almost dropped your cup.

"Ki—Kinich—"

"Yeah."

"You're hugging me..."

"So?"

His voice was nonchalantly infuriating.

But the hand resting on your waist was incredibly warm.

Kinich looked down at your bewildered expression and finally burst into a proper laugh.

"What are you shaking for?" He gently leaned forward, resting his forehead against yours. "I'm the one who loves you."

You felt your face burning up.

The proximity was so close that you could smell the scent of burning wood and sunlight still lingering on his clothes. Your heart was pounding furiously, but strangely, the anxiety was gone.

Only a gentle sense of security remained, slowly spreading through your chest.

"You can lean on me more if you want," Kinich said softly. "I won't find it troubling."

You looked up at him.

His gaze was calm, as if he were stating the most obvious truth in the world.

And perhaps it was that very look that gave you the courage.

Slowly, you reached out and wrapped your arms around his waist.

You had never been this proactive before.

"...Are you hugging me?"

You felt so embarrassed you wanted to disappear into the ground.

"Don't ask me that..."

A low rumble of laughter vibrated right against your ear.

Then, Kinich tightened his grip, pulling you a bit closer until you were completely nestled against his chest.

"Mm." He closed his eyes. "It doesn't feel bad."

"Only 'not bad'?"

"No."

"I like it a lot."

Before you could even process his words, he leaned down and pressed a kiss to the corner of your lips.

It was a brief kiss, so light it was barely a soft brush.

But seeing you completely frozen in place, Kinich laughed again.

"And now you're dazed."

"You... you're being too sudden..."

"Because you never take the initiative."

You awkwardly tried to avoid his gaze, only for him to catch your chin and tilt your face back toward him.

"You don't need to be reserved with me," Kinich said softly. "If you want a hug, hug me. If you want to lean on me, lean on me."

His fingers gently brushed a stray lock of hair away from your cheek.

"I like having you close."

This time, you didn't pull away.

Resting your head against his shoulder, you wrapped your arms a little tighter around him under the warm glow of the fire, right in the middle of a rare, quiet night in Natlan.

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explodingasteroids

This is soooo cute omg🥹

#genshin impact x reader #genshin x reader #Kinich the man that you are….#he’s so sweet😭#kinich x reader

akamigi

im gonna headcanon that Lohen has absolutely NO game whatsoever and hes just being carried by his pretty face.

hes so handsome and chivalrous but then he opens his mouth and like "oh! so you were serious when u said you'd carve out your heart if i asked!... that's nice i guess?😅".

the only time he actually bags someone (who is not only mesmerised by his beauty) is if that someone is a mental institute patient and needs to be checked along side with him.

explodingasteroids

this.

#you are so correct--->#his cranium is filled with nothing but the horrors so any signs of romance just filters out in his head LMAO #he is indeed very handsome. but the second he opens his mouth its like “okay what the fuck is this guys problem.”#its endearing to some capacity #but that's just because we are all freaks as well.#genshin impact x reader #lohen x reader #he gives me cuteness aggression.#maybe that would be an effective way to express affection to his freak ass

kinbedo

Falling asleep while waiting for them to finish their work

ft. Albedo, Chiori, Dan Heng, Herta

Angsty undertones because of slight negligence, but it's mostly just domestic fluff <3

wc: ~500 each

A/n: No one asked but I started writing this with Herta's part. First time writing for hsr and of course it starts with Herta. I love her so much it's not even a joke 😭😭. Then came Dan Heng, then Chiori because I've been dying for Chiori for ages (have 170+ wishes and her best supports waiting for her), and then Albedo because my 2021 Albedo obsession era apparently never ended.

explodingasteroids

YAY omg some of my faves all in one post??

#albedo x reader #chiori x reader #dan heng x reader #herta x reader #omg this is peak #the slight angst with the overall softness? perfect #I am in lesbians with Chiori #I never see fics with her so thank you for this AGAHHS🙏#genshin x reader #hsr x reader #gn reader

delilahdreaming

Bloodlust [Chapter 2]

❥ Lohen x fem!reader ₊˚⊹ — words: 3.3k additional info: herbalist!reader, vampire AU, slight innuendo, written before Lohen release

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You woke up, feeling groggy and disoriented.

Wait a second... This isn't your bed. You glanced around frantically. Where were you?

Then it all came rushing back.

You just sat there, staring into space. The weight of everything was suffocating you. Most of all, you felt betrayed by Annick. You understood why she just let it happen but you couldn't help but feel hurt regardless.

You felt your eyes tear up, but you quickly wiped them away. You would not allow yourself to cry over this. What happened, happened. There was no use in crying; it wouldn't do you any good.

Eventually, you managed to drag yourself out of bed. Standing in the unfamiliar space, you were unsure what to do.

The room was dim as there were no windows for light to filter through. You guessed it was early morning, but there was no way to tell if you were accurate.

"Sleep well?"

You jumped, turning your head so fast that you're pretty sure you gave yourself whiplash.

Lohen was standing in front of the doorway.

"Yes..." you said awkwardly.

What were you supposed to say in this situation? You should probably thank him, right? That seemed like the appropriate thing to do.

"Thank you for letting me stay. I'm incredibly grateful for your generosity," you said sincerely.

Really, you were. If it weren't for Lohen's offer, you're not sure how you would've fared on your own.

Lohen spoke, completely indifferent. "Oh, don't mention it."

So now what? You weren't sure how to proceed from here; Lohen answered that for you.

"Well, I believe you've overstayed your welcome. Time for you to get going."

That's the last thing you wanted to hear.

"Wait, I have nowhere else to go! Can't you sympathize with me even just a little?" You pleaded with Lohen. "Please, let me stay."

Lohen spoke callously. "Oh, I don't know about that. Like I said yesterday, I was just feeling charitable."

You had to come up with something, and fast.

"I can be useful!" You blurted out.

"Oh, really?" Lohen looked you up and down, a smirk present.

You bristled, realizing what he was insinuating. "Not like that!"

Lohen sighed dramatically. "What a shame."

You continued, deciding to ignore his comment. "I'm an herbalist. I can concoct herbal salves and other remedies for your benefit."

Lohen looked unimpressed. "Sounds pretty useless to me."

Okay, you could not accept that blow to your pride.

"Herbology is not useless!" You exclaimed.

Lohen crossed his arms. "Then enlighten me. Because I see no reason to keep you around for that."

You scrambled to find a reason that would resonate with him.

"You said you're a vampire hunter, right? If you get injured, I can treat your wounds."

Lohen rolled his eyes. "I can do that myself."

With the way things were going, it looks like you were getting kicked out.

Lohen sighed. "Your begging is so pathetic that I can't help but pity you. Fine, I'll let you stay. Just don't expect this to be a permanent arrangement."

Relief immediately washed over you. Even if he had to be demeaning about it, you got what you wanted.

"Before anything else, take a bath. You're absolutely filthy," Lohen said, not bothering to hide his disdain.

Okay, you couldn't argue with that. You needed a bath. Desperately. There was just one problem.

"Isn't that rather meaningless? I have no clean clothes to change into," you pointed out.

Lohen waved a hand dismissively. "Oh, don't worry. I can take care of that."

Should you question that?

"Hang on, there's working water in this place?"

Lohen looked at you as if you were stupid. "Yes, why else do you think I would stay here?"

You suppose that did make sense. You felt a little dumb for asking now.

"And electricity?"

Lohen sighed, exasperated. "What do you think?"

Okay, you should probably stop talking lest you provoke Lohen to change his mind. Nice to have electricity though; that was a luxury back in your village.

Lohen moved on to the matter of greater importance. "There's a bathroom across from here. I'll leave some clothes for you and then you can clean yourself up."

You replied promptly, not wanting to irritate him any further. "Right, thank you."

Your stomach just had to act up at this very moment. You flushed, embarrassed at the noise. You had almost forgotten about the lack of food you had in you.

"Could you maybe get some food too, please?" You felt incredibly awkward for asking.

"I was going to anyways. I'll just have to get more than I usually do," Lohen answered with no judgment surprisingly.

You gave him an appreciative smile. "Thank you so much!"

Wait, where would he be getting food? Isn't any form of civilization pretty far from here?"

You voiced the question on your mind. "Actually, where will you be getting food? I thought there weren't any villages or towns nearby."

Lohen raised a brow. "The city of Mondstadt isn't far from here. Well, it might be considered a bit of a trek, but I go there all the time. The journey there is nothing to me. Do you need to brush up on your geography?"

Had you really run that far? Mondstadt was quite a distance from your little village.

"Didn't realize you were this stupid. I don't understand how anyone would think you're a witch," Lohen scoffed.

You winced. You didn't want to be reminded of how you ended up here in the first place.

"Anyway, wait here. I'll get you some clothes and then I'll head out. You won't drown yourself in the bathtub or something, right?"

"I'm not some child that needs supervision!" You snapped.

Lohen shrugged. "Just making sure."

And with that, Lohen left the room.

You stood there, busying yourself with inspecting the room. Upon evaluation, you decided you should try your luck looking for a different room in the manor. You just couldn't stand the smell of mustiness; it was a miracle you had managed to fall asleep here in the first place. You must've been very tired.

You were admiring the ornate crown moulding when a voice broke through your thoughts.

"Got you clothes."

You turned to see Lohen standing in the doorway yet again, carrying a bundle of clothing.

"Oh, thanks!" You walked over to grab the clothes from Lohen's hands.

"I'll be heading out now. Will likely be back by the afternoon," Lohen said.

"Okay, see you then." You hesitated with your next words. "Um, stay safe."

Lohen laughed. "I don't think you realize who you're talking to. I thank you for the sentiment, however."

With that, Lohen turned his back on you. You listened to his receding footsteps until they faded to nothing. Not too long after, you made your way to the bathroom across the hall that Lohen had indicated.

You opened the door softly, locking it behind you as you entered. You may be alone but better safe than sorry.

The room was rather spacious, as was the bathtub. You could comfortably fit inside and still have room to move around in the tub. You dumped the clothing in your hands on the bathroom counter. You approached the tub and looked for some soap to pour in. You spotted a bottle on the side that you could use. As you turned on the faucet, you mixed the water with an ample amount of soap. It smelled like roses.

Waiting for the water to fill the tub, you inspected the clothes you left on the counter. They were simple but still better quality than anything you had ever owned. You just hoped that they would fit. As you sifted through them, you noticed the underclothes that were included.

You flushed. Why does he own these...?

They were clean at least. You decided that was enough for you to turn a blind eye. And with that, you began to strip.

You threw your old clothes haphazardly on the floor. You weren't sure what to do with them as they were in pretty bad shape. The best course of action would be to dispose of them you suppose. Where to? That's something you would figure out later.

You turned off the faucet when you decided the bathtub was filled enough. Stepping in, you immediately relaxed. The water was soothing, already beginning to wash away your aches. You tipped your head back, soaking your hair in the suds. You sighed, enjoying the sensation.

You began to scrub at your skin, ridding yourself of sweat and grime. Once you were satisfied, you stepped out and drained the tub. You searched for the nearest towel and grabbed it off the rack.

You dried yourself off and started putting on the clothes Lohen had provided. They fit almost too perfectly.

Okay, there was only so much you could overlook. This was getting creepy. You could try leaving, but you were still hungry. That was reason enough for you to stay just a little longer. Besides, you still didn't have a plan for how you would handle yourself out on your own. You just had to rely on Lohen for now. He hadn't done anything weird yet at least. That was testament enough that you should be fine.

Once that was settled in your mind, you had nothing else to occupy yourself with. You decided to wander the mansion despite your initial fear of getting lost. It was day now, so you should be able to navigate just fine.

You chose to go upstairs; you recalled that was the direction Lohen took when he retreated for the night.

Akin to the second floor, there were two branching hallways on the left and right.

You chose to go left.

There were many doors on each side of the hall; you chose one at random. The room you entered wasn't anything special. Just another bedroom. It looked nicer than the one you had slept in the night before, however.

Oh, that's right! You wanted to look for a better room to stay in. Maybe this one would do. You could look at more though. This one lacked a window, and that was something you deemed necessary.

You closed the door behind you. You suppose you should investigate the rooms on the other side of the hall. Those ones should have windows if you mapped out the layout in your head correctly. You opened each door, giving the rooms within a quick once-over. You came across multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, but none caught your eye.

You kept going until you discovered a set of double doors designed more elaborately than the rest. You pushed them open to reveal a grand library.

Bookshelves lined the room neatly. There were plush reading chairs in a corner. Of course, everything was covered in a layer of dust as most of the manor was, but the library was preserved rather well. Looks like you have something to do now.

You perused the collections on the shelves, curious as to what was in store. Ironically enough, you found a guidebook on witches. You grimaced. Should you even bother reading that?

"What are you looking at?"

You screamed, nearly knocking over the whole bookshelf.

You turn around, coming face to face with Lohen. He was so close that you could see the beauty mark you hadn't noticed before. Staring into your eyes for a moment too long, he was starting to make you uncomfortable.

And then he backed away. You let out a breath you didn't realize you were holding.

"You smell nice."

"Um, thanks?" You weren't sure how to respond. You were only reminded of your earlier doubts.

It's just an innocent remark. Right?

"You still hungry?" Lohen asked.

"Oh, definitely." You felt your hunger returning with the prospect of being able to finally eat so close.

"Well, come with me then. I left the food in the kitchen." Lohen beckoned you to follow.

You trailed behind Lohen, retracing your steps and descending the staircase. You were back in the main foyer. Lohen headed down the right corridor, weaving through the maze until he stopped at a kitchen with an open design. The room was spacious as expected, complete with a dining table.

You spotted an abundance of food laid out on the island counter. There was fruit, vegetables, and other assorted staples such as bread. There was a fridge on the side; you assumed that was filled with meat and possibly other animal products. Would be strange to not have something as common as that. Unless Lohen was a vegetarian.

"You certainly got quite a haul," you commented.

How he managed to carry it all was a mystery you decided not to question.

Lohen shrugged. "Well, I wasn't sure how much you normally eat. I didn't really want to make another trip so soon either."

"I don't really need to eat much. I'm not used to having so much food available," you told him.

"Oh well, doesn't really matter. You do realize that I need to eat too, y’know?" Lohen rolled his eyes.

Oh, right. You felt a little silly for not considering that.

"Help me load some of these vegetables into the fridge, will you?" Lohen gestured at the pile on the counter.

You grabbed the vegetables that required refrigeration, and opened the fridge. There wasn't any meat in there like you were expecting. Just some milk, eggs, and cheese.

"Do you not eat meat?" You asked Lohen curiously.

"No, I do. I just hunt for my own. Saves mora." Lohen didn't look up as he sorted through the produce on the counter.

That makes sense. He does have a crossbow. You wondered if he owned any other weapons. As a vampire hunter, you'd imagine he'd carry stakes or something of the sort on him.

"Do you have any other weapons? I already know you have a crossbow."

Lohen paused, directing his full attention towards you. "Why do you ask?"

"Just curious," you responded.

"Want to see for yourself?"

You nodded but before you could finish the motion, you caught a flash of silver in your peripheral. Next thing you knew, Lohen had you pressed against a wall, a knife held against your throat.

You squeaked, afraid of making one wrong move and paying the price by bleeding out.

Lohen smirked. "Satisfied?"

You remained silent, fear consuming you.

"What? Got nothing to say? You were the who asked." A sadistic grin spread across Lohen's face.

Okay, you got yourself involved with a total psychopath. Fantastic.

After what felt like an eternity, Lohen withdrew his knife and stepped away from you.

You breathed heavily, trying to calm your racing heart.

Lohen twirled his knife. "Relax, I was just messing with you. Remember what I said when I first met you? If I wanted to kill you, you'd be dead already."

That did not make you feel any better.

"Anyway, I'll make something for you to eat." Lohen moved on casually, as if he didn't just threaten your life.

In all honesty, you had lost your appetite with that near-death experience. You knew you had to get something in you, however. Starving would not be pleasant.

"I need to bring in the boar I caught earlier and then skin it. Go do whatever you want. I'll come get you when the food's ready." Lohen brushed past you, not even sparing you a glance.

Is it too late to run away?

Food first. Then you can decide on your next course of action. What should you do while you wait for Lohen?

You didn't feel like exploring. Another jumpscare from him was not something you wanted to experience again. You're not even sure how he had found you. The mansion was pretty big; you could've been in any number of rooms.

Sitting idle at the dining table would only leave you anxious. You began pacing. Did it help your nerves? No, but it gave you something to do.

Before you knew it, Lohen had returned with the boar he mentioned. Blood was smeared across his face. A rather scary sight, especially after what had transpired earlier.

You froze, ceasing your pacing.

Lohen tilted his head. "Oh, you stayed here? Thought you would go wandering off again."

Your mind blanked, unable to formulate a response.

Lohen sighed, annoyance evident. "Did I really scare you so bad that you became mute? You should answer when you're being spoken to, y’know?"

"Sorry!" You apologized hurriedly. You really didn't want to get on his bad side.

Lohen smirked. "That's better."

You gulped nervously.

"I'll be skinning and cutting up the boar now. You're welcome to stay and watch."

You might actually make yourself sick if you had to witness Lohen butchering the boar. Imagining the bloodbath had you shivering.

"Um, I'm good," you stuttered.

Lohen shrugged. "Suit yourself."

You quickly left the kitchen, not wanting to stick around any longer.

Leaving this place was starting to look even more and more appealing.

You continued your pacing from previously. Even if you did leave, where would you go? That's the biggest factor that has you staying. Living off the land was something you could try, but you had no supplies. Your knowledge of plants could be useful for foraging you suppose. There's still the problem of finding shelter, however.

Lohen said Mondstadt wasn't too far, right? Maybe you could take your chances there. If you could avoid accusations of witchcraft, you might be able to rebuild your life from there. It would be rough but probably easier than braving it out in the wild.

★ ★ ★

You pushed your food around on your plate, appetite failing you.

"What, am I that bad of a cook?"

"No, no, I'm just not hungry anymore!" You laughed nervously.

"Oh, really? I find that hard to believe." Lohen rested his cheek on his palm, expression amused.

The both of you ate in silence. In truth, the food wasn't half bad. It was some roasted boar meat with a side of vegetables. Simple but filling. You couldn't really appreciate it properly, however. You were too busy trying to force it down your throat. Eventually, you managed to finish. Lohen had already emptied his plate long before you

You glanced at him from across the table.

"What are you going to do now?" You needed to know his whereabouts in order to avoid him.

Lohen shrugged. "Hunting, perhaps. Got nothing else to do anyways."

Good. That means he won't be around.

"What about you?"

"Oh! Um, probably roam the grounds. There's still a lot I haven't seen." You hoped Lohen didn't notice how hard you were sweating.

"The place is rather boring but have at it," Lohen said, expression quickly becoming disinterested.

"Well, see you later." Lohen got up, presumably heading in the direction of the front doors.

You watched Lohen's departure. How long should you wait? You're not sure how much ground he could cover at a time. He was a pretty fast walker when you first followed him here.

You decided you would wait half an hour.

You couldn't sit still, so you paced around yet again. The ticking of time was agonizingly slow. But at long last, enough time had passed. You should be in the clear now.

You made your way towards the front, creeping cautiously the whole time. Finally, you entered the main foyer. You sighed in relief. You don't know what you would've done if you couldn't even navigate around the house.

You reached for the door handle, pausing as your hand hovered over it. This felt almost a little too easy. Should you be concerned? You shook your head. No, you're just being paranoid. You'll be fine.

And with that, you quietly slipped out the front doors.

A/N: I don't know if the existence of electricity is canon but I decided it was just for the sake of convenience. This is an AU anyway lol

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I’m loving the characterisation of him so far!! Even though there’s not much to go off just yet I think you’ve really gotten the vibe down to a T‼️🫶

#lohen x reader #genshin impact x reader

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Bloodlust [Chapter 1]

In which you're on the run; you encounter a strange man in the middle of nowhere.

❥ Lohen x fem!reader ₊˚⊹ — words: 3.9k additional info: herbalist!reader, vampire AU, written before Lohen release

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You braced your hand against the rough bark of a nearby tree, completely winded. You glanced to and fro as you took the time to catch your breath.

No sign of your pursuers. Just trees and more trees. You may be in the clear now. Not wanting to push your luck, however, you trudged onward.

How did things get so out of hand?

Today had started off just like any other day. There shouldn't have been anything amiss. And yet, here you are now. Ragged and disoriented. Your clothing was in disarray, and your hair a wild mess. You ran a hand through your locks and caught a stray leaf.

You stared blankly at the leaf grasped between your fingers, recalling the events of prior.

★ ★ ★

The morning sunlight breached your windows, forcing you awake. You rolled over in bed, shielding your eyes with your hand. You found it too early to get up, but it's hard to go back to sleep when it's so bright.

You were never a morning person. Summer changes that, however.

You groaned. It's futile to lay in bed any longer, despite how desperately you wanted to. And so, you pushed yourself up. Time to get ready for the day ahead of you.

As per usual, you went through your morning routine. Brush your teeth, wash your face, and get dressed. Next on the agenda is breakfast.

You sliced a loaf of bread you had purchased just yesterday from the village bakery. Grabbing a jar of strawberry jam, you spread it on a few bread slices before taking a bite.

It's not much, but it's not like you're rolling in mora. You lived a simple and humble life. You made just enough to live off of and still enjoy some luxuries every now and then. As long as you were smart with your money, of course.

Once you had dealt with breakfast, you prepared to head out. Carrying your trusty basket, you opened the door and set out for the nearby forest.

You're a herbalist. Your house served as both your home and shop. There was a separate room in the front that was dedicated to your craft.

More often than not, you could be found outside picking herbs. You lived on the outskirts of the village, so the forest was practically your backyard.

Let's see; what do you need to gather today?

Right, wolfhooks. You were running low on your supply, and you had neglected to replenish it for a while now. Mainly due to the fact that wolfhooks weren't exactly easy to procure. For one, the berries were located deeper in the forest which meant a longer trek for you. Secondly, the area where they grew was well-known for its wolves. While wolves weren't inherently inclined to attack humans, you were still wary. Better safe than sorry, after all. If the wolves were too close, you would simply turn around and come back another day.

That would be a bit of a shame, however. The weather was lovely today. The sky was a pleasing blue, and the sun kissed your skin just right. Not a single cloud in sight in this picturesque scene. The birds chirped happily.

You slowed your pace, spotting a patch of pink blooms. These were windrest flowers. While they didn't have any medicinal properties, you figured you might as well pick some. You could sell them to Annick, the owner of Scents and Senses. Placing them in your basket, you took care to not crush the petals. Although they would inevitably be crushed for perfume, you wanted them to look presentable.

Once you had finished with that, you continued on your walk.

You spotted the familiar stream that would lead you to where you were headed. You strolled along the edge, humming a tuneless melody as you went.

Eventually, you neared the clearing where you normally harvested wolfhooks. Approaching cautiously, you scoured the area for any signs of wolves.

You froze as you heard some shuffling in the bushes.

A rabbit hopped out, sniffing around the clearing. It spotted you but didn't seem to care. It made its way past you, in the direction you had come from.

How bold. Doesn't this rabbit know about the wolves here? You're sure it would end up as mincemeat soon enough. Such is the way of life. Survival of the fittest and all that. Clearly, this rabbit was not included in that category thanks to its questionable intellect.

Never mind that. You had a job to do.

Once again, you scanned the area. It was eerily quiet. You never liked being in this part of the forest. Not just because of the threat of wolves but because of the silence. Though you suppose it made sense. What kind of animal would stick around here when there were wolves?

That rabbit from earlier, apparently.

You sighed. It seemed that you were in the clear. You started plucking the wolfhooks closest to where you were standing, careful not to prick yourself with the spikes. Making your around the clearing, your basket slowly filled up with the deep purple berries. You took a look at your haul. That should be enough.

Time to head home.

You retraced your steps, humming the same tuneless melody as you had previously. The walk back was peaceful, nothing daring to disturb you. You made your way back home without incident.

As you entered, you placed your basket on the front counter. You began emptying it of its contents. Placing the windrest flowers to the side, you started storing the wolfhooks in their allocated space.

You glanced out the window. Looks it was late afternoon now. Might as well deliver those windrest flowers to Annick. You had nothing else to do today, after all.

You picked up the cluster of pink flowers and made your way outside again. You headed towards the heart of the village. Yet again, you hummed your tuneless melody.

Eventually, you arrived at the village square. A few people flitted here and there; the usual morning crowd had dispersed. You much preferred the atmosphere of less people anyway.

You soon spotted Annick's humble perfume shop. The bell attached to the door jingled, signaling your entrance.

"Annick, are you here?" You called out.

A dark red-haired woman appeared from the back of the store.

"Ah, hello! It's good to see you." Annick greeted you.

You smiled. "Good to see you too!"

"I assume you're here with something for me?" Annick asked.

"Yes, that's right. I have some fresh windrest flowers for you." You held up said flowers for her appraisal.

"Wonderful, thank you!" Annick's eyes lit up. "Here's the usual amount." Annick fished out some mora for your efforts.

"Thanks, Annick! How's business been?" You decided to spark some polite conversation.

"Oh, it's been well enough. Same old, same old. Can't complain though. Better than going bankrupt." Annick let out a little chuckle.

"Very true," you agreed.

"How about you?"

You winced a little. Maybe you shouldn't have brought this topic up. Business for you had been slower than usual.

You laughed a little awkwardly. "It's been slow. Which is a good thing, I suppose. Less people getting sick, less people needing herbal remedies."

"Well, I guess that's both good and bad. If you ever need help, I'm here for you." Annick offered.

"Oh no, no, that's quite alright! I wouldn't want to be a burden." You felt a little embarrassed at the suggestion.

"You could never be a burden to me. I've known you for years now. Besides, I know you would do the same." Annick insisted.

You sighed, feeling slightly exasperated. "I appreciate the sentiment, Annick. You won't have to worry about me for the foreseeable future, however."

"Well, that's certainly what I hope," Annick said playfully.

"Anyway, I should get going. It was nice catching up with you, Annick."

Annick smiled at you. "Alright, see you around. Do take care!"

And with that, you bid her farewell and left the shop.

Now, what to do? As you had nothing else to do after that little errand, you decided to take a stroll around the village.

The local bakery came into view; you frequently paid the establishment visits. You loved the pastries they made. With the growling of your stomach, you were reminded you hadn't eaten lunch. That settles it; you'll get something to eat.

As you made your way over, you were intercepted by the senile old man of the village. You could never remember his name. He couldn't remember his own name either, and it seemed nobody else could too. The villagers all looked out for him regardless.

"Hello, Miss! Lovely day, isn't it?" He gave you a toothy smile.

"Yes, it is." You did your best to keep your tone polite.

The old man tended to ramble, and you were too hungry to deal with his antics at the moment.

"May I ask your name?"

You sighed. You lost track of the amount of times you had given him your name. Regardless, you humoured him.

He beamed at you. "A lovely name for a lovely lady!"

"Why, thank you." Your smile was forced.

Either the old man didn't care or didn't notice because he continued to converse with you.

You were getting impatient.

"I apologize, but I have places to be. It was nice chatting with you." You tried to sound as respectful as possible.

"So soon? That's a shame." He looked incredibly disappointed.

You apologized again before you brushed past him, thinking that would be the end of that.

All of a sudden, the old man grabbed your wrist tightly.

You made a sound of surprise.

"Wait, Miss! Don't go, they'll come for you! You're walking to your demise!"

What the hell?

You tried to pry your arm away as gently as possible, but the old man still stumbled regardless. He collapsed to the ground, clutching at his chest. He spasmed unnaturally.

A nearby woman screamed at the sight. Some bystanders scrambled over, hearing the commotion. The old man was making inhuman noises now. He was in hysterics all while clawing at his chest.

And then, he ceased all movement. His last cry was cut off, forever incomplete.

A heavy silence filled the atmosphere.

Someone finally spoke up. "What happened?"

The woman who screamed earlier answered. "I saw it all. He collapsed all of a sudden and ended up like this. It was right after he touched her." She pointed at you as she spoke.

You saw Estragon, the local merchant, point an accusatory finger in your direction. "Witch! You killed him!"

Before you knew it, a crowd had quickly gathered around to witness the scene unfolding before them; Annick was among them.

The villagers murmured amongst themselves.

"It all makes sense. She's always picking those plants. She calls it herbology, but it has to be witchcraft!"

You stared at Annick helplessly, silently pleading for her to do something. Her gaze was directed away from you, unable to look you in the eye.

It seemed you were on your own. So much for her earlier offer of assistance for whenever you needed it. You can't really blame her, however. Getting mixed up in this would only bring her more trouble than it's worth. Once accused of witchcraft, it was nigh impossible to save oneself.

"Burn her at the stake!" Someone called out.

The villagers began chanting. "Burn the witch! Burn the witch!"

Okay, things were not looking good.

You felt a hand grab your arm harshly; it belonged to Estragon. He fixed you with a derisive scowl. You shook him off as best you could, but he only reached for you again. You felt his grip tighten.

Thrashing about, you managed to rip yourself free. You had to run. And so, you began sprinting like your life depended on it. You suppose that it actually did in this situation.

The villagers gave chase, an angry swarm of shouts and cries on your heels. You ran, hoping you wouldn't trip over your own feet in your mad dash. Your only route of escape had to be the forest. You should be able to shake them off your trail through there; you knew the forest like the back of your hand.

The edge of the forest came into view. You broke through the bushes, not caring that they tore at your skirt. What mattered more was getting away.

You don't know how long it took, but the sounds of the villagers eventually faded into nothing.

★ ★ ★

You sighed, releasing the leaf in your clutch. You watched it flutter to the ground, much more carefree than you.

You took another look at your surroundings. Where were you supposed to go? You had never been this deep in the forest; you were utterly and totally lost.

You don't know why, but your senses were tingling all of a sudden.

Something was coming.

Before that thought fully registered, you felt a rush of wind and a projectile fly past you. You fell, startled at the sudden danger. Looking up, you found a crossbow staring you down.

Then, the crossbow lowered itself. "Ah, sorry. Rather rude of me to point a weapon at a lady."

You glanced at the owner of the voice. It belonged to a man with mint green hair. You hadn't expected to run into anyone.

You got up, dusting off your skirt. You grimaced at the dirt that sullied your hands. You were never one to shy away from getting dirty, but the grime on your hands indicated that you were in no presentable state. Pretty embarrassing to be found like this.

You looked back up to find dull green eyes watching you curiously.

"Well, I suppose I should introduce myself. The name's Lohen. And you?"

You gave him your name, albeit a little uneasily. What was someone doing all the way out here? You had a bad feeling about Lohen, you just couldn't quite place your finger on why.

You decided to voice your concern. "What are you doing here? I thought this forest was uninhabited, especially this far in."

"You're right about that, but have you ever considered why that is?"

You immediately clocked that Lohen had danced around your question. This only raised your suspicions. Regardless, you decided to humour Lohen and let him steer the conversation.

If you thought about it, you supposed that one could potentially live off the land here. But why do that when there's a perfectly fine village not too far? At least, you think it's not too far. You have no idea how much distance you had covered in your hasty escape.

Without a proper response prepared, you ended up just saying the first thing that you were about to say anyway.

"No, why?"

"There are vampires in the area," Lohen said matter of factly.

Huh?

Did he say vampires? You must've misheard. After all, vampires don't exist. Just like how witches don't exist.

Lohen seemed amused. "I see that you're having a hard time wrapping your head around the notion. Well, it's true. I have no reason to lie."

You questioned him, still skeptical. "If there are vampires in the area, then why are you out here? Wouldn't that be considered dangerous?"

"For the average person? Yes." Lohen pointed at himself. "For me? No."

You raised a brow. "And what makes you so special?"

"Oh, I'm a vampire hunter." Lohen spoke as casually as if he were simply discussing the weather.

You looked him up and down. "Dressed rather fancily for a vampire hunter, aren't you?"

Clad in blue and white, he looked like an aristocrat. You also noted how pale his skin was. Very characteristic of an aristocrat as well.

A cheeky grin found its way onto Lohen's face. "What can I say? I like to hunt in style."

You frowned at him. "And I'm supposed to believe all of this just because you said so?"

"Precisely," Lohen replied.

This guy must be insane.

"Now, it's my turn to ask. What are you doing out here all by your lonesome?" Lohen looked at you expectantly.

You hesitated. If he really does hunt vampires, would he also hunt someone accused of being a witch? Should you trust Lohen? Well, it's not like you have many options. He could easily kill you with his crossbow if you tried to run; there's nowhere to go.

Question is, what do you tell him?

"Something the matter? You wouldn't happen to be a criminal on the run now, would you?" Lohen said jokingly.

Shit. How were you supposed to respond to that?

It seemed you were silent for a beat too long as Lohen spoke again. "Oh, so you are. Don't worry, I won't turn you in. I'm not interested in playing a hero."

You bristled. "I am not a criminal."

Lohen tilted his head. "Oh? Then why the silence?"

If he doesn't care for turning in criminals, might as well tell him. There should be no harm in doing so. You hope.

"I got accused of witchcraft. I ran all the way out here because I didn't want to be burned alive. My own village turned their backs on me the moment something remotely supernatural happened! Can you believe it?" Your voice rose in frustration.

"Hm, can't say that I care."

This little shit.

You glared at him. "Then why did you ask what I was doing out here in the first place?"

Lohen shrugged. "I was curious. Turns out your reasoning was a disappointment to my expectations."

"Then what, pray tell, were you expecting?" You could feel your blood begin to boil at his insolence.

"I don't know. Just something more interesting." Lohen looked incredibly bored.

"Oh, I'm sorry for failing to entertain you, Mr. Lohen. That was my sole purpose in life," you said, oozing with sarcasm.

If Lohen wasn't carrying a weapon, you would've slapped him by now.

"Anyway, due to your predicament, I assume you're homeless now?" Lohen more so stated rather than asked.

Did he really have to bring that up?

"Tell you what, how about I let you stay with me? I'm feeling charitable today," Lohen offered.

You stared at him. Did he really just say that? Do you need to get your ears checked?

"What's with the staring? Would you rather sleep in a tree?" Lohen's amusement was clear as day.

"No!" You exclaimed. "I mean, no, of course not," you said softer this time.

While Lohen was a total stranger, you would rather take your chances than fend for yourself against the elements. Your survival skills left much to be desired. A little embarrassing considering how much time you spent out in the forest. In your defense, you were a herbalist not an adventurer.

"Well, follow me then. My place isn't too far from here. I was actually just making my way there before I ran into you." Lohen began stepping away and beckoned you to come along.

You hesitated. Is this really a good idea?

Lohen chuckled. "What? Changed your mind?"

"You're not some serial killer, right?" You watched him warily.

He let out a bark of laughter. "If I wanted to kill you, you'd be dead already." Lohen's eyes took on a dangerous gleam.

You shivered, feeling like prey beneath his gaze. You suppose what he was saying was true, but the way he said it didn't exactly make you feel safe.

"Well, it's getting dark. You coming or not?" You could sense the beginnings of impatience creeping in on Lohen's voice.

"I guess," you mumbled, still feeling unsure.

"Great."

And with that Lohen turned around and began walking at a brisk pace, not even looking back to check that you were following.

You scrambled to catch up; despite your reservations, you really didn't want to be on your own. Especially in the dark.

Silence filled the space between you two. You stayed a few steps behind Lohen, doing your best to not lose him. He sure was a fast walker.

Eventually, a run-down mansion came into view. Lohen suddenly stopped, and you crashed into his back.

"Hey, watch where you're going," Lohen turned around as he scolded you.

"Why did we stop?" You questioned, confusion etching itself onto your face.

"Because this is where I live," Lohen said, looking at you like you were stupid.

"You live here?" You couldn't quell the incredulity in your voice.

"Yes. Is there a problem with that?" Lohen raised a brow.

"No. It's just wasn't what I was expecting. How did you end up living here anyway?" You eyed him suspiciously.

Lohen shrugged. "The place was abandoned, so I made it my home."

You took a closer look at the mansion. It was two stories high. The architecture clearly had a gothic style in mind. While the estate looked unkempt, the structural integrity of the place looked sound. Overall, rather well-kept for an abandoned building. Truly a lucky find for any weary travelers.

"You certainly struck gold when you found this place," you said a little enviously.

Lohen chuckled. " I sure did."

He approached the door and held it open for you, gesturing inside. "Ladies first."

You didn't say anything as you walked in.

Lohen closed the door behind you as you surveyed the foyer. It was just as grand as the exterior. There were two twin sets of stairs in the center that led to the second floor. Up above hung an opulent chandelier. Branching off from your left and right were two hallways. A quick assessment revealed that there were many rooms in each of them.

As you admired the decor of the foyer, your stomach grumbled. You hadn't eaten since this morning. Your hunger went forgotten with the tribulations you had been put through.

"Hungry?" Lohen asked, amusement dancing in his eyes.

"Very," you admitted.

"Unfortunately, I don't have any food at the moment," Lohen said.

Your heart sank.

Wait a second...

You looked at Lohen skeptically. "Why not? Don't you need to eat too?"

"I already ate when I was out. Didn't think to bring anything back with me."

You groaned.

"You'll have to forgive me. I wasn't expecting any guests." Lohen did not look apologetic whatsoever.

Great, you were going hungry tonight. You would just have to bear with it. Beggars can't be choosers, after all. A roof over your head was better than nothing.

"Well, I'll be heading to bed. Feel free to pick any room to stay in. Not like I was using them much anyway."

And with that Lohen disappeared from your view, making his way towards wherever his quarters were.

You figured you shouldn't wander too far lest you get lost. And so, you claimed the first bedroom you encountered. It was close to the main foyer which was all you could ask for. The last thing you wanted was to lose your way in a new space.

The room itself had a slightly musty smell. That was to be expected considering it likely hadn't been used in a long time. There was a layer of dust that seemed to cover everything.

Approaching the bed, you examined the piece of furniture. It too had a fine layer of dust coating it. You grabbed the blankets off of the bed and shook them out. A storm of dust billowed out. You dropped the blankets, coughing and trying to swat the dust away.

Now that was a bad idea.

You groaned.

Everything seemed to be going wrong for you.

You sighed, climbing into the bed. As you rested your weary head on the pillow, you pulled the blankets over yourself. Best to just go to sleep. Maybe when you wake up everything would turn out to be a very long nightmare.

And so, you closed your eyes.

Sleep welcomed you with open arms, providing salvation for your exhausted body.

A/N: Sorry a lot of this was just establishing the background of this story lol

explodingasteroids

Oooh my gosh… I love vampires this is gonna be peak I can already tell🩷

#lohen x reader #genshin impact x reader #aaaaaaaggh

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Cater, Floyd, and Silver Noticing You've Bled Through Your Pants

Other parts:

Housewardens | Vices+Ruggie | 1st Years

SFW, AFAB reader but gn pronouns/language, reader is on their period, a bit of swearing, possible grammatical/spelling errors

Can be read as romantic or platonic :)

Cater

He grew up with sisters. Bubbly, cutesy, overbearing sisters. He probably knows way too much about periods because they overshare, so he's a bit desensitized to it. He also follows a bunch of health influencers who don't shy away from topics like hygiene products and reproductive care for either sex, so he's not one to be awkward when someone brings up pads or tampons.

So when he sees you, oblivious to the red stains on your pants, his first instinct is pity. Then he realizes that the red he's seeing is probably blood, and he panics for a moment.

What did you get yourself into this time???

Wait. You're not doubled over in pain.

Ohhh... You just started your period, and you've bled through. Poor thing! Good thing Cay-Cay's here to help you!

And help he does as he walks over to you, tapping your shoulder and greeting you like always.

"Hey~ I noticed you got a stain on your shirt, you want some help?"

You don't notice zny stains on your shirt, but it was more of a warning than a request, so he drags you to the nearest bathroom.

Once inside, he laughs, letting you go. "Sorry, I lied. You actually bled through your pants---don't be embarrassed! I've seen it happen soooo many times, I just thought I'd let ya know!"

You're grateful for that, but now you have to head to your dorm to change and put a pad/tampon in.

"Do you want my jacket? So you can like, cover the stain until you're at your dorm?"

You agree, taking said jacket and letting him follow you to Ramshackle. At least he says he'll help...

And he does, opening doors for you when you arrive, and somehow instantly finding your heating pad and painkillers as he urges you to get changed.

When you're done, he's already texted Trey asking if he could bake something for you, and now he's ready to load you up on snacks. From Sam's or his own stash, it doesn't matter. For you he'll get anything you need to suffer through this next week. And he won't leave you alone until you're satisfied.

Floyd

Once again, I'm pretty sure the Octotrio don't know about periods, because marine life and merfolk don't have menstrual cycles. Land Bootcamp also probably didn’t teach them about it, but even if they did, he wouldn't have paid attention.

So when he smells the blood on you as you pass, he's thrilled. Did Shrimpy finally get into a fistfight?

He turns around to yell to you, but then he sees the stain on your pants, and his eyes narrow. Who did that to you?

Doesn't matter, he's already grabbed your shoulder. "Hey, Shrimpy, why ya bleedin'?"

At your confusion, he continues, "Your pants are covered in the stuff."

Realization hits for you, and now he's annoyed because instead of giving him an answer, your face is just getting red.

"Hey, I asked ya something." You didn't care; You tried to pull away from him, but he just tightens his grip.

You sigh. Obviously, he's not gonna let you go until you answer the question... So, you tell him to follow you to an empty classroom. Begrudgingly, he obliges, bit only because he wants to hear about why you're bleeding.

You're on your period? The punctuation???

You realize that he doesn't know what you're talking about, so you try your best to explain menstrual cycles and periods to him as he's just staring you down.

"So like... Half of all humans... Bleed for a week every month once they go through puberty..."

Yep. That's the gist of it.

"That's sick as fuck, Shrimpy! You've been holding out on me?!"

Wait what.

Now he's excited, but a bit annoyed. Now you're gonna have to tell him whatever else there is to know--so what if you need to change your pants? He'll just go with you to Ramshackle!

And he does, pestering you with questions the entire way up until you're changing. And he just...keeps talking, asking questions, especially when you get your heating pad and painkillers. Would it be a crime to show him what these pads/tampons look like???

Yeah, he's stuck to you like a barnacle, good luck!!!

Silver

I'm pretty sure Lilia would have taught him at least the basics of reproduction and the parts used in it, including menstrual cycles. Silver's just...never had the chance to be around a girl while she's having her period. (Bro grew up around all boys, then went to an all-boys school. You're probably the first AFAB person he's ever gotten to know on like, a personal level.)

So, above all else, he's concerned when he sees what is clearly blood on the back of your pants. Have you gotten injured? Was there some sort of accident?

Such questions are swirling in his head as he rushes over to you, solemn as ever when he grabs your shoulder.

"Prefect. I believe you're injured."

What?

"There is blood on your rear." (He's so stoic I love him.)

Oh... OH NO

While he's starting to think you might be sick on top of it because of how your face is now bright red, his priority is to get the wound dealt with. He'll try to lead you to the infirmary, so you'll have to stop him, instead taking him to a deserted hallway.

There, you tell him you're just on your period. It takes a few moments for the dots to connect, but when they do, his eyes widen.

"I see. My apologies. Would you like me to escort you to your dorm so you can change?"

You'd like that, and he makes sure to stick close by, warding off anyone who might see the blood and making sure it's kept hidden.

At Ramshackle, he offers to help you with whatever you need. He knows that people like sweets and painkillers when bleeding, so you'll have to request anything else you need (he's so sweet oml). He'll even infer to stop by Sam's for you, though you tell him it's okay. His eyes are already dropping, he would probably fall asleep before he ever got to the store.

But that's ok! While you get comfortable, you offer for him to sleep on your chair or a couch, and while he's trying to say no he falls asleep.

When he wakes up he'll check up on you again, but for now, you two rest.

Thanks for reading! Should I do staff/event characters next???

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This so peak asjfkdshjshdbd🩷🩷

#cater diamond x reader #floyd leech x reader #silver vanrouge x reader #cater coming in clutch #my beloved ginger #Floyd being goofy as hell #and Silver being protective and calm about it #twisted wonderland x reader