#dilumine

[blackswanndraws]

i figured out how to cheese backgrounds :] (collages >:D)

anyway, some dilumine for my fic , clouds of yesterday <3

[noobiestnoober]

A Drink for the Traveler (Diluc X Lumine)

Diluc doesn’t drink alcohol, but when he sees Lumine looking exhausted at Angel’s Share, he silently pours her a drink and sits with her. It becomes their little tradition—sharing quiet nights together over non-alcoholic drinks.

The scent of oak and aged wine filled the dimly lit tavern, but Diluc barely noticed it anymore. Angel’s Share had long been his responsibility, though he felt little attachment to the drinks it served. He poured, he cleaned, he ensured the atmosphere remained orderly—but he never indulged himself. Alcohol dulled the senses, and he preferred to keep his sharp.

Which was why, when he noticed Lumine slumped over the counter, he frowned.

The Traveler was rarely one to let her exhaustion show. Even when she had fought for days, even when she had carried the weight of Teyvat on her shoulders, she faced it all with quiet determination. But tonight, under the dim lanterns, she looked... tired. Not just physically, but the kind of tired that settled deep into one’s bones.

Wordlessly, Diluc reached for a bottle—not wine, but a special apple cider he kept for customers who didn’t drink. He poured it into a glass, its amber surface catching the light as he set it gently in front of her.

Lumine blinked, looking up at him with faint surprise. "I didn’t order anything."

"You look like you need it," he said simply.

She hesitated for a moment before wrapping her hands around the glass. The first sip was slow, deliberate. Then her shoulders slumped, and she let out a quiet sigh. "This is good."

Diluc merely nodded, cleaning an empty glass with his usual methodical movements. He didn’t speak, didn’t press. He simply let the silence settle around them, comfortable and unspoken.

Minutes passed before Lumine spoke again. "You don’t drink, do you?"

"No."

"That makes two of us." She swirled the cider in her glass before setting it down with a small smile. "But this is nice. Just… sitting here like this."

Diluc didn’t respond right away, but something about the way her voice softened made him glance at her. He wasn’t one for meaningless conversation, nor for small talk to fill the air. Yet he understood what she meant. A quiet moment shared between two people, no expectations, no need for words.

So, the next time she walked into Angel’s Share—tired, weary, but still standing—Diluc didn’t wait for her to order. He simply poured her a drink and slid into the seat across from her, letting silence speak for them.

And just like that, it became their tradition.

[gremmiie]

I can hear the bells~

[what-do-i-do-with-all-my-ocs]

GENSHIN IMPACT SHIP LIST

Basically, a list of all the genshin ships I ship. You'll probably see characters more than once. Definitely, actually. Ah, what a lovely day to be a multishipper. Basically these are ships that I consider at all, I'll put my opinion of each ship under it.

(P.S. whenever I mention either twin here, they're in MC pov)

K SO!;

-Kaether (Kaeya x Aether)

My otp! (are they cute? Yes. Do I mayyyybe project onto Aether a lil? Mmmmmyes.) All in all I think the ship is really neat!

-Aeluc? Lucther? (Diluc x Aether)

I think that it's a nice ship aesthetically, not sure how well it'd actually go. They don't seem to fit so well, I feel as though Aether would see Diluc as more a mentor or like, someone super respectable (like, semi-formally) rather than a romantic interest.

-KaeLuc (or LucKae) (Kaeya x Diluc/Diluc x Kaeya)

I really like this one! I actually feel the same way about this as I do about omniboyfriends/brooken/whateverthefuckwe'recallingitnow, I can see them as a brotherly relationship or as a romantic pair. Either way, I think they'd need a lot of trust building and going-through-angsting to get to a relationship point, but once they do it'd be so bittersweet

-DiVen? VenLuc? Yeah, VenLuc sounds much better (Venti X Diluc)

A regularly cheeky, drunk bard and an eternally tired bartender. The dynamic gives me such romcom vibes, need I say more?

-Venther (? Or Aenti?) (Venti x Aether)

They're so cute! I feel like they'd be good for each other. A lot of people like to joke about Aether's harem but I like to think of what if he is maybe poly? Like how u look at some mythology, and there's a prince or princess who's happily married but also has a divine side-ho that isn't secret? That's just a side thought though. Anyways, super neat ship!

-Dilumine (Diluc x Lumine)

A ship I ship for the aesthetic, same opinion as Diluc x Aether tbh. Though I feel like Lumine would be less in-awe of her mentor and more neutral about the whole thing. Like, while imo Aether thinks highly of Diluc, Lumine doesn't have much of an opinion on him

-Lumber (Lumine X Amber)

Otp!! They are such cute gfs. Like, I just get gf vibes from them in a way I don't get from Amber and Aether. Aether's more bffs w Amber. But the whole "Are you hurt?" bit in the crash course w Lumine is such worried gf vibes I love it (I have genshin on different accounts on two devices, I chose Aether on one and Lumine on the other, and the vibes I get are wayyy different. They aren't interchangeable for me lol)

-...Jisa? Lean?? (Jean X Lisa)

Long time lesbians. They're so good together, mature mom lesbians I love themmmm

-Xingyun/Chongqiu (they're both blue what was I supposed to dooooo) (Xingqiu X Chongyun)

Boyfriends. They are. Otp. They're so cute!! Oh wow look how original I am it's not like the whole fandom ships them ahahahahahailovetheboyssomuch

-.....Xinbara? Baryan? Xinyara? (Xinyan X Barbara)

They're very cute, and I ship them aesthetically, but I don't really have a feel for Xinyan yet since I don't have her and the fandom is new to her too, so I can't say just yet.

-Beiguang (Beidou x Ningguang)

Like Xinyan X Barbara, I have one but not the other, and the fandom doesn't seem to shed a lot of light on either's personality except badass-pirate-woman and rich-buisness-woman, so I can't really say. Aesthetically though they're like Jean X Lisa, mature long-time lesbians, though they have less of a mom vibe and more of a rich-lesbian-aunts-with-no-kids vibe. Still really cool beans!

-ChiLumine/ Lumilde (?) (Childe x Lumine)

I ship it aestheticallyyyyyyyyyy

-ChilLi? Zhong....yeah idk what this is called. ChilZhong (Childe x Zhong Li)

Neat aesthetic, lol sugar daddy Childe. It's sort of a...passive ship? For me. Idk how else to describe it, but yeah

(why are they all yellowwwwwwww)

Well THAT was pretty long! I may have forgotten some, or not, idk, so maybe I'll edit this later and maybe I won't :/. Again, if anyone has asks or smth, go ahead! I also plan on drawing these ships and posting them anyway lol. But yee! Thats my genshin ships!

[rxdvelvetallure]

A meeting between Childe and Diluc? This can only go well.

[noobiestnoober]

The Shadows of Khaenri’ah (Diluc X Lumine)

While searching for her brother, Lumine stumbles upon old records in Mondstadt’s archives that suggest Diluc’s ancestors had ties to Khaenri’ah. As they dig deeper into the truth together, they realize that their fates may have been intertwined long before they even met.

The scent of old parchment and candle wax lingered in the dimly lit archives of Mondstadt’s library. Rows of towering bookshelves loomed overhead, casting long, jagged shadows that flickered under the weak glow of enchanted lanterns. Lumine’s fingers ghosted over the brittle edges of an aged manuscript, the ink faded and fragile with time.

She had spent weeks scouring Mondstadt’s records, searching for a link—any trace of Khaenri’ah, anything that could bring her closer to Aether. The deeper she dug, the more it felt like history itself had conspired to bury the truth.

And then, against all odds, she found his name.

Ragnvindr.

The ink bled into the parchment, etched into an entry centuries old, tethered to whispers of an alliance between Mondstadt’s nobility and an unknown force from beyond Teyvat.

Her breath hitched. This wasn’t just an obscure footnote in history—this was a piece of the puzzle she had never thought to search for.

A voice cut through the silence.

“Find something interesting?”

Lumine nearly jolted but steadied herself, snapping the book shut as she turned.

Diluc stood in the doorway, arms crossed over his chest, his crimson eyes flickering under the lantern light. His presence was a stark contrast to the stillness of the archives—grounded, unwavering, yet unreadable.

She hesitated before handing him the manuscript.

“Your family,” she said slowly, watching his expression. “There’s a connection to Khaenri’ah.”

Diluc took the book without a word, his gaze tracing over the inked passages. For a long moment, the only sound was the distant howl of wind against the cathedral walls. Then, he exhaled, a slow, measured breath.

“I should have known,” he muttered.

Lumine frowned. “You knew?”

“No.” He shut the book with a quiet thud and met her gaze. “But I always suspected my family’s past wasn’t as simple as it seemed.”

Something unspoken passed between them, weighty and uncertain. It wasn’t just about the past anymore. If his ancestors had ties to Khaenri’ah, then the implications were far greater than either of them had anticipated.

“…Lumine.” His voice was lower now, a quiet edge beneath it. “If this is true, then it means Mondstadt’s history isn’t what we were told.”

A lump formed in her throat. “That’s exactly why I need to find out more.”

He was silent, thoughtful, but something flickered in his expression—doubt, hesitation, fear.

“I don’t think you understand what you’re asking for,” he said finally.

She stepped closer, tilting her chin up defiantly. “And I don’t think you understand how far I’m willing to go.”

Diluc studied her for a long moment before setting the manuscript down, his fingers lingering over the cover as if it might vanish under his touch.

“Then you should know,” he said, voice quieter now, “if we continue this search… there’s no turning back.”

The weight of his words pressed against the silence. Lumine knew the truth of them. She knew the risks.

And yet—

A slow, almost imperceptible smile ghosted across her lips.

“Then let’s go further.”

Outside, the wind howled against the cathedral spires, rattling the stained-glass windows like something ancient stirring in its slumber.

Somewhere deep in the archives, a page turned on its own.

[noobiestnoober]

A Tease in the Tavern (Diluc X Lumine)

Kaeya bets Lumine that she can’t make Diluc smile. Determined, she spends the night teasing and annoying the ever-serious Darknight Hero while he tends to Angel’s Share. But when he finally does smile—soft, fleeting, and real—she realizes she wasn’t doing it just for the bet.

The warm glow of Angel’s Share flickered against polished oak and glinting glass, the air thick with the scent of aged wine and subtle spices. It was a quiet evening—rare for Mondstadt’s favorite tavern—save for the usual murmurs of patrons enjoying their drinks. Behind the bar, Diluc worked with practiced efficiency, his expression as unreadable as ever.

Lumine sat at the counter, chin propped on her palm, eyes twinkling with mischief. Beside her, Kaeya swirled his wine lazily, smirking.

“You’re awfully quiet tonight, Traveler,” Kaeya mused, his tone laced with amusement. “Thinking of your next grand adventure, or are you just enjoying the view?” His gaze flickered toward Diluc meaningfully.

Lumine scoffed. “I’m not that easily distracted.”

“Is that so?” Kaeya leaned in, his smirk widening. “Then, how about a little wager? I bet you can’t make dear Diluc smile before the night is over.”

Lumine straightened. “That’s it? Just a smile?”

Kaeya chuckled. “I’d say it’s harder than facing a Ruin Guard unarmed.”

She tilted her head, sizing up the red-haired bartender. Diluc hadn’t so much as acknowledged their conversation, save for the occasional flick of his eyes toward them. He was always like this—stoic, distant, as if the world outside his tavern mattered little.

But she had seen glimpses of something softer in him, beneath the weight of old wounds and responsibility. A smile? That was a challenge she was more than willing to take on.

Lumine tapped a finger against her lips. “Alright. You’re on.”

Kaeya grinned and leaned back. “This will be fun.”

Lumine started small—little quips, innocent remarks thrown his way as he poured drinks for patrons.

“Do you ever get tired of looking so serious?” she mused, watching as he wiped down a glass with meticulous care.

Diluc didn’t glance up. “I prefer efficiency over idle chatter.”

“Ah, but isn’t a good bartender supposed to entertain their guests?”

“I serve drinks, not performances.”

Kaeya chuckled into his glass, and Lumine huffed. Fine. Subtlety wasn’t the way to go.

She tried more direct means. Stealing his rag to mess with him. Dramatically sighing about how the tavern lacked a welcoming atmosphere. Even outright complimenting him—“You know, Diluc, you have very nice eyes when you’re not glaring at people.”

That one made his hands pause briefly before he resumed his work. Progress, but still no smile.

The night wore on, and the patrons began to dwindle, leaving only a handful of stragglers. Kaeya had long since settled into amused observation, watching as Lumine leaned over the bar, resting on her elbows.

“You know,” she drawled, “I think you’re afraid to smile.”

Diluc finally looked up, one brow arched. “Afraid?”

“Mhm. You act like it’s a weakness.”

“It’s unnecessary.”

Lumine tapped a finger against the wooden counter. “I think it’s because if you do smile, people will see that you’re not just Mondstadt’s brooding hero, but an actual human being. And that scares you, doesn’t it?”

For a second, something unreadable flickered in his eyes. Then, with a quiet sigh, he returned to polishing a glass.

Lumine exhaled, resting her chin in her palm. “Alright, fine. I give up. You win.”

Kaeya chuckled. “You fought bravely.”

But before Lumine could wallow in defeat, a sound—soft, almost imperceptible—broke through the quiet hum of the tavern.

A breath of laughter.

Not loud, not mocking. Just a quiet huff of amusement, paired with the tiniest, fleeting upward curve of his lips.

Lumine froze.

Kaeya’s eyes widened slightly, but he hid his surprise well. “Well, well,” he mused, swirling his wine. “Would you look at that?”

Diluc—calm, composed, and unreadable Diluc—had smiled.

Lumine swallowed. The satisfaction of winning the bet should have been her first thought, but strangely, it wasn’t.

Because now, looking at him, she realized something.

She hadn’t been teasing him just for the sake of the game.

And when her heart skipped a beat, she knew she was in trouble.

[noobiestnoober]

A Dance in the Rain (Diluc X Lumine)

The following is a smut story. Read at your own discretion.

After a long day of commissions, Lumine gets caught in a Mondstadt rainstorm. She seeks shelter in the Dawn Winery, where Diluc reluctantly offers her a place to stay. But as the rain turns into a thunderstorm, a moment of unexpected warmth brings them closer than either expected.

Diluc watches as Lumine approaches the Dawn Winery, her hooded cloak doing little to protect her from the heavy rain. He hesitates for a moment, conflicted, before finally opening the door to let her in.

"Thank you, sir," Lumine says, her voice trembling slightly from the cold. "I'm completely wet."

Diluc nods, leading her through the winery to a small room with a fireplace. "You can change out of your wet clothes in here, and I'll have some dry ones brought to you."

Lumine nods her thanks, and as she undresses, Diluc can't help but catch a glimpse of her supple form. His heart races, and he turns away, trying to focus on something else.

A few moments later, he returns with a set of dry clothes, handing them to Lumine. "Here you go."

She changes quickly, and when she appears, she's wearing a simple, yet elegant, white dress that hugs her curves in all the right places. Diluc's eyes widen involuntarily, and he feels a stirring in his loins.

The two of them sit by the fire, the thunder and rain outside providing a soothing backdrop. As the night wears on, the warmth of the fire and the company of another person begin to lull Lumine into a peaceful slumber.

Diluc watches her, entranced by her beauty and innocence. He can't help but reach out and brush a lock of hair off her face, his fingertips lingering on her soft skin.

Lumine stirs, and her eyes flutter open. She stares into Diluc's intense gaze, and a slow, sensual smile spreads across her lips. "You're quite the gentleman, Diluc Ragnvindr."

Diluc's heart races, and he can feel the heat rising in his cheeks. "I... I'm just glad I could help."

Lumine scoots closer to him, her hand reaching out to trace the scar on his cheek. "I've heard stories about you, Diluc. The Dark Knight Hero”.

"The Darknight Hero, huh?" Diluc says, his voice low and gravelly. He averts his gaze, feeling a mix of pride and unease at the mention of his secret identity. "It's not much, really. Just a way to keep the city safe."

Lumine leans in closer, her breath warm on his ear. "I've always had a thing for men in masks, Diluc. You know, the whole mystery and allure of it."

Diluc can't help but shiver at her words, his arousal growing more intense. He swallows hard, trying to keep his composure. "Lumine, you've flattered me."

Lumine's fingers brush against the bulge in his pants as she slides her hand up his thigh. "You're quite the man, Diluc Ragnvindr. I'd love to see the real you beneath that mask."

Diluc's breath hitches, and he can feel his control slipping. He closes his eyes, allowing Lumine to undress him slowly while savouring the sensation of her soft firsthand his body. As she reveals the scars and muscles that make up his torso, Diluc can't help but feel exposed and vulnerable.

Lumine's lips meet his, her tongue exploring his mouth as she deepens the kiss. Diluc responds eagerly, his hands roaming over her body, desperate to feel her skin against his.

The fire crackles in the background, the only sound in the room, as Lumine and Diluc give in to their desires. As they continue to explore each other, Diluc can't help but feel a sense of relief and liberation. For the first time in a long while, he's not fighting alone. Diluc's mind races with a mix of lust and fear as Lumine's skilled hands continue to undress him.

As Lumine's lips trail down his chest, Diluc can't help but moan softly. He's never felt such pleasure before, and the sensation of her tongue flicking against his nipples sends shivers down his spine.

Lumine moves lower, her mouth enveloping his throbbing member. Diluc's eyes roll back in his head as he grips the back of her head, guiding her movements. He's never felt anything like this before, and he can't help but let out a guttural groan.

Lumine looks up at him, a wicked smile on her lips. "You taste so good, Diluc Ragnvindr."

Diluc's breath hitches, and he can feel his climax approaching. "Lumine... I... I can't hold back much longer."

Lumine continues to pleasure him, her mouth working in perfect sync with her hand. Diluc's body jerks as he releases his seed into her waiting mouth, the sensation overwhelming.

As he comes down from his high, Diluc collapses back onto the couch, panting heavily. Lumine moves to straddle him, her softness enveloping his still-hard member. "Now it's my turn, Diluc Ragnvindr."

Diluc's heart races as Lumine lowers herself onto him, taking him inside her slowly. He can feel every inch of her tightness as she envelops him, and he can't help but grip her hips, guiding her movements.

Lumine fervently rides him, her pleasurable moans driving Diluc insane. He can't help but roll his hips, meeting her thrusts with his own.

As they continue, Diluc can't help but feel a sense of release, as if a weight has been lifted from his shoulders. He's finally letting someone in— finally allowing himself to be "vulnerable”.

Lumine leans down, her lips brushing against Diluc's ear. "You're a natural, Diluc Ragnvindr. I can tell you've been holding back for a long time."

Diluc's breath hitches, and he can feel the heat rising in his cheeks. "I... I don't know what came over me."

Lumine smiles, her eyes filled with understanding. "Sometimes, all it takes is the right person to bring out the real you."

As they continue, the room around them fades away, leaving only the two of them, lost in the euphoria of their connection. Diluc senses the fire rekindling within him, and he is certain that he won't be able to resist this time.

With a deep, guttural groan, Diluc releases himself inside Lumine, the sensation overwhelming. As he collapses back onto the couch, Lumine collapses on top of him, their breathing heavy.

Diluc can't help but feel a sense of relief, as if a weight has been lifted from his shoulders. He's finally letting someone in— finally allowing himself to be vulnerable.

Lumine disentangles herself from Diluc, her smile as she looks down at him filled with warmth and affection. "Thank you, Diluc Ragnvindr. For showing me the real you and for letting me be a part of this moment."

Diluc's heart races, and he can't help but feel a sense of gratitude. "Thank you, Lumine. For being here, for understanding, and for helping me find a part of myself that I thought was lost forever."

The two of them lay entwined, the rain still beating against the windows, as they drift off to sleep, wrapped in each other's arms. For Diluc, this night marks the beginning of a new chapter, one in which he embraces his desires and allows himself to be truly seen by another.

Diluc feels a sense of contentment as they both drift off to sleep. For the first time in a long while, he's not fighting alone. He's opened up to someone, and in return, he's received understanding, compassion, and pleasure.

Lumine's presence in his life and the intimacy they've shared have left a profound impact on Diluc. He feels as though a heavy burden has been lifted, and he's finally starting to heal.