#albexiao

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Across the stars AU

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albexiao baby pictures

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Day 16: Fave Ship, dynamic, etc Part 1 - Xiao x Albedo

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I posted this little guy on my twitter to see who would finish the heart! Several people responded with various bedo ships, so I drew some responses!!

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flufftober day 31: dreams do come true / xiaobedo

albedo asked to trust him. so trust him he does.

xiao is blindfolded. albedo pulls him from behind, hand in hand, quiet as they walk. he can feel the heat of the sun against his covered eyes, the gentle breeze that nudged them forward, the steady grip of his partner’s hand that guided him around bushes and foliage with the slightest twist of his wrist.

the ground slopes upward. xiao listens around him for hints of their location – grass rustles as wild boars graze; rhythmic thumps echo as hilichurls drag their clubs against the ground; and elemental energy spike the air from slimes that mill about. albedo steers them away from such enemies. neither are in any position to fight, anyway.

“where are you taking me?” xiao ventures.

“you’ll see,” is the demure reply. it’s all he can coax out of him, ever since they met up this morning outside of mondstadt city.

the elevation escalates, bit by bit. it reminds him of jueyun karst, and the wayward paths that reach the summit of the clouded peaks. the wind picks up, similar to the howling blizzards that surround dragonspine. where else would have characteristics that intersect both their usual haunts? “are we climbing stormbearer mountains?”

“your geography has improved.” there’s a smile in albedo’s response. “you’re incorrect, unfortunately. it won’t be long until we arrive, so be patient for a while longer.”

xiao obliges, lets his partner continue to lead. he anticipates the moment when the incline becomes flat again, but it doesn’t come. instead, he’s caught by surprise when he’s pulled into the tall grass before they stop. albedo turns and holds his other hand. “wait.”

silence falls over them. the sun is behind xiao, wind whipping grass across his ankles. they’re close enough for him to hear albedo’s heartbeat, his quiet breaths, head moving to look around them. “are you ready?”

“yes.”

the blindfold comes off. his vision is blurred with an onslaught of light, and he blinks rapidly. the sky falls into place; the grass straightens around them. cecilia sway in the distance, recognizable by their delicate shape and scent. however, there’s another flower dancing beside them, small but unmistakable. he steps toward it, eyes wide. “are those…?”

qingxin. they’re surrounded by both flowers, one that transcended borders to be planted on the highest point in mondstadt. both thrive beneath harsh winds and isolation, but it appears that both can coexist together, much like the alchemist and yaksha have.

“i’ve always wondered if it was possible to grow them together.” albedo looks at him, teal eyes radiant with adoration. “i wanted to grow cecilia in jueyun karst instead, but all my attempts ended in failure because of soil incompatibility. qingxin, on the other hand, were able to thrive here, so long the wind remained consistent.”

he gestures to a few qingxin further away, planted by their lonesome. they’re much smaller than their counterparts grown closer to cecilia. “i tried a few different controls, and found that the qingxin grew better when in closer proximity to another flower. they often grow in bunches, but here, only one grew for every cecilia.” their eyes meet, and his voice dips into a teasing note. “perhaps this is a sign that we can only grow together?”

it's ridiculous to compare themselves to their favorite flowers, yet it’s difficult to dismiss the similarities that they share – isolated, fond of high places, can only thrive under harsh conditions. xiao squeezes his hand. “i have already grown much with you by my side.”

they stand and observe. the flowers barely rest, always swaying with the wind. albedo leans closer against him. his arm moves to wrap around xiao’s waist. “there’s another reason why i conducted this performance. do you remember when you told me about your dream?”

he tries not to blush. “yes.” i want to spend my life with you. it’s a reciprocal dream. unless… “wait. do you mean…?”

albedo nods. he steps away, rests an arm behind his back, stretches his other arm. “xiao, will you take me as your dance partner?” with only the heavens as their witness, they stand beneath the center spotlight onstage, adorned with flowers, partner awaiting.

xiao meets his gaze, sees nothing but love rippling in the depths. xiao releases his breath, takes his hand and places the other on his partner’s waist. they dance.

nature guides them, movements dictated by the wind’s whistle and flow. they navigate around the flowers that dance with them, accompaniments to the spotlight. they spin, they move back and forth, they keep their hands steady. they never let go.

i dream of the day i could put down my spear and dance. never did he dream that this would happen, that he would dance with the love of his life. by the dance’s end, they’re in each other’s arms, wrapped in a tight embrace. xiao is breathless, eyes closed. he envisions his yaksha brethren, all of whom cheering and applauding, encouraging him for more. when he opens his eyes, albedo is waiting for him, and they do it all again.

dreams do come true.

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That one meme

Also yes I have tumblr lol

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Cybernetics Assassins AU

This is like a very weird brainrot of mine. So this AU was born from putting 2 of my OTPs into very stylish clothing and thus a dystopian cyberpunk-ish AU was born. Also, no I did not play Cyberpunk 2077 lmao.

In the modern era where mortals and immortal races live together, the mortal races found a way to lessen their longevity and strength disparity via Cybernetic implants and cybernetic organs. At first, it was for the livelihood of mortal races. They can now spend longer time with their loved ones. They can compete on equal terms with the immortal races. For the longest time, humanity has known peace.

However, some mortals wanted more than just long lives and super strength. They sought to become gods themselves. Thus, unethical experiments and crimes with cybernetics implants as the cause became more and more frequent, and later, the resource for creating cybernetics became scarce and tightly restricted behind paywalls and prestige.

In the great mega-city of Teyvat, there is a secret war underneath the peaceful city as each secret organisation of 8 districts works in the shadows to either end the foolish attempt to reach the heavens, or drive deeper into the madness to become gods.

More character info under read more

Cyno

Codename: ANUBIS District Jurisdiction: Sumeru Organisation: Akademiya Position: General of Tactical Assult and Infiltration team Race: Human (?) Cybernetic implant percentage: More than 75% Cyno was once a sickly boy who lived in poverty. No one would notice a child went missing in the slums, especially when there was no one to file a missing report. Cyno was found three years later by the MATRA forces, with Taj Radkani leading the team to bust an illegal experimental lab on cybernetic implants. The experiments leave Cyno with over 75% of his body replaced by cybernetics. The Akademaiya left Cyno to Cyrus, the lead researcher in the Cybernetic fields. The man later adopts Cyno as his son and teaches him how to control the body that he didn't ask for. He would later came to admire Cyrus' sense of justice and became the General Mahamatra to make sure that no child would suffer as he did.

With almost his whole body replaced with Cybernetics, Cyno's strength is unparalleled. Yet, it does not come with a cost. Legally, you can only change 50% of your body with cybernetics. This isn't just to limit the human's power but is concerned with the side effect on physical and mental health.

Despite that drawback, everyone in the Akadeamiya knew that no one was suited to be the General than Cyno. The ANUBIS would only be sent to the most dangerous missions because they knew no one else could return. Cyno specialised in infiltration and assault missions where he could fight from close combat to mid-range with his guns. While he does lead the assault team, he prefers to work alone though not because he hates people (ok he hates SOME of the people in the Akadeamiya) but because he didn't want them to risk getting hurt with the nature of his mission. That's why there's only ONE quartermaster that the Akadeamiya trust to help Cyno because of their compatibility.

Tighnari

Codename: WATCHER District Jurisdiction: Sumeru Organisation: Akademiya Position: Chief of Medical team Race: Valuka Shuna Cybernetic implant percentage: Less than 10%

Cyno's lover and his Quartermaster on infiltration missions. Tighnari was lucky, born in a well doing family and received the best education for medical degree. Yet, instead of joining the researcher on medical field or spent his later days in the hospital, Tighnari became Field Medic for the Akadeamiya.

His fateful meeting with Cyno started when he was caught as a suspect for smuggling cybernetics components which he wasn't guilty of. Tighnari's fearless stance as he was interrogated by the mantra caught Cyno's attention. They would later became friends and later, Tighnari would join Cyno's cause in defending the future of people from cybernetic experiments after he knew how Cyno got his implants. Other than their shared goal, he wants to be close to Cyno in order to take care of his body from the side effect of cybernetics implants.

Tighnari wasn't only an exceptional field medic but also the best marksman that Akademiya had to offer. With a more than 80% accuracy score for long-distance combat shooting and the highest headshot kill in Sumeru's history, one couldn't ask for a better Quartermaster to lead the mission. When the quartermaster told you to duck as he readied his sniper, you listen.

Xiao

Codename: Alatus District Jurisdiction: Liyue Organisation: ADEPTI Position: Assassin Race: Yaksha Cybernetic implant percentage: None

Xiao has lived for a long time. He has seen the feeble humans growing stronger with the wonders of technology. He had also seen how humans fell with their hunger for power. He also saw how the immortals had a hand in all of this game.

Once a slave to another immortal who also used him as a test subject to create cybernetics, Xiao hated anything to do with the cybernetic technology. He knew a secret of cybernetics, how the technology came to be, and how they used lesser immortal beings as the 'ingredient' for the first prototype of cybernetics. Xiao almost lost his life to the said procedure of extracting their immortal essence to make cybernetics. Yet, fate had another plan for Xiao as he was rescued by the lord of the Adepti, Rex Lapis.

When the news first came out, all the cybernetics production stopped once they knew what they had been using to make cybernetics this whole time. That was until a pharmaceutical company 'Celestia' has found a way to implement other ingredients to create cybernetics. Yet, Xiao's disdain for the product remained.

Growing distrust of both humans and other immortals alike, Xiao only listens to one person as he guards Liyue's ground, his saviour. He works alone...or at least until he met Albedo, the Quartermaster from Mondstad.

Xiao and Albedo met by chance as Albedo came to demonstrate medicine that relieved the side effect of cybernetic's surgery. Something unnecessary, Xiao thought. Liyue has the lowest rate of Cybernetic implantation of all the districts of Teyvat, after all. Yet, an attack from the people who tried to steal the cargo forced them to work together. That was when he took an interest in the man as he saw what a calculating fighter he was. The curiosity would later develop into something more as Albedo and Xiao worked to uncover the secret of 'Celestia' and how they could produce the Cybernetics on their own without immortal essence.

Albedo

Codename: ALCHEMIST District Jurisdiction: Mondstad Organisation: Favonius Position: Captain of Investigation Team Race: Andriod Cybernetic implant percentage: Whole body

Albedo wasn't a human but rather an Andriod created by an ex-scientist from Celestia, Rhinedottir. She left him with one command, "Uncover the secret of Celestia". Upon that order, Albedo journeyed to Mondstand and blended himself with the humans to learn more about what his master told him to do.

There, Albedo has found a family and his place within Favonius Knights. He sometimes forgot his command, even if he thought he couldn't. When Albedo started to develop this sense of self, he couldn't know. All he knew was that he didn't want to let go of this individuality as people saw him as a human, not an android. That was when Albedo knew he couldn't tell this secret to anyone.

Albedo's investigation of Celestia led him to one conclusion: they are still using immortal essence as the ingredient for the cybernetics, but the means they have received it was still unknown. At first, Albedo didn't know what to do with this information. He couldn't contact his master anymore after her disappearance. With no one to report his findings to, Albedo became lost.

However, after meeting Xiao and learning of his past, how he was treated for the other people to harvest the immortal essences. Albedo finally knew what to do. He added one more command to himself, "Stop Celestia".

Albedo would work with Xiao as his quartermaster to track down people working for Celestia and find where they got their ingredients from. Besides his exceptional Alchemy skill, Albedo was also Mondstad's best Quartermaster. With the highest success rate of the successful mission up to 95%, even the most mundane team would make it out alive with Albedo as the quartermaster to lead the mission.

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