Genshin characters helping reader grieve a passing
Genshin Characters helping a grieving Reader [2.5k]
Ft. Diluc, Sethos, Zhongli, Wanderer[Kintsugi], Raiden Ei, Ifa, Dainsleif, Flins, Illuga, Baizhu, Navia, Furina and Heizou Xianyun, Xiao, Kachina, Skirk, Collei, Dori and Itto
[Just a quick note from Author- some characters will focus on different types of passing [Family, pets, from sickness or tragedy, etc.] and will be pulling comfort styles and advice I've had given to me or have done to comfort those around me recently, that being said I hope this provides the comfort I felt back then, Reader.]
[Content warning - Heavy themes such as death, grieving, prevention of harm to self, and others are present, but this is Hurt/Comfort content ahead.]
Collei
“Reader? Could I keep you company? I can stay right here if you're not ready to come out or if you don't want any physical contact- I don't think you should have to go through this alone and I care about you deeply”
She will sit next to you for as long as you need her to, taking the day or more to be your support alongside everyone else
She's not one to push you to do more than your basics, bringing you water, snacks, and simply existing so you don't feel alone
slowly, she will start talking to you about things, an update on what is happening outside during the day, when others visit - repetitive things until she gets a response
Dori
“I know it's hard having someone so close to you pass because of something you couldn't control. I loved my sister so much, I did everything I could, I built an empire for her but it was already too late. But I know she would want me to help you, so, will you let me help you, my friend?”
She's offering to take you out to browse the isles for something to remind you of them, be it something tiny like an oddly coloured rock from the side of the road that was their colour or a food item only they seemed to like
Hand in hand, she'll guide you through the crowds if it's too overwhelming for the time being
then once you've found something, she'll cart you to the last place she remembers you mentioning them and try her best to get you to open up about them
In her eyes, continuing to acknowledge their existence helped her bring her sister into the future
Itto
“Hey Bud’, I uh, heard from the others about what's happened- happening. and I maaaay not be the best for warm comfort but I am great at cheering others up- so- Let's go! We can go collect some beetles and some flowers while we go out and do our own investigating”
He's actively helping you, not wanting you to grieve by yourself. He's not too overtly positive, not wanting to ovewhelm you or sweep you up into a frenzy. He's just doing enough to ensure you can see he cares, see he want to help
He knows it's not healthy to suddenly just stop, that your brain wants to shut off and ignore the bad feelings swelling inside, so he offers a release
smothers you in affection as well, arms wrapping tightly around you
he'll cry right alongside you, seeing his friend hurt, hurts him too
Kachina
“Reader, I'm so sorry for your loss, losing a companion- I-it's so sad! and I know it's something we can't control in this world. I'm sorry this is happening.”
Attaches herself to your side and holds your hand the whole time
Asks you question after question about them, what they looked like, who they were to you, your favourite memory
she believes the best way to help you is to reminisce over the past with them and to think of the good times as a good send-off
She offers to pray with or for you when dusk drifts by, thanking the stars for allowing another light to join them
Skirk
“Loss is a natural part of life, and there's no escaping it- it's not wrong to spend some time to grieve what's lost, to mourn lives that leave this existence. Take as long as you need, I'll protect you from anything that dares to interrupt this period of mourning”
She's understanding that you need a release and will offer to help by getting your frustrations out. It doesn't take much effort to parry your slamming of that polearm you have
and when she can feel the pained force, she'll call for a break and sit you down next to her so you can breathe
slowly, a short melody will fill the air to accompany your haggard breaths
if, at that moment, you crack and break down, she'll lean you into her side and continue murmuring the lyrics
Xiao
“Here, allow me to assist you with the burdens you hold on your shoulders. Losing someone close to you is a tragic event, to lose a friend- it can hurt just the same, let me help make sure you don't lose yourself in the process”
he will act as your messenger to the outside world, dutifully carting your words to the others while you're unavailable
ferrying them in and out when you need certain comforts he himself can not give easily
Taking out the trash that piles, bringing in new bowls of fresh snacks, and opening the windows each time they close
Dainsleif
“Rest your head, close your eyes if you need to. Let me anchor you to the present while you wade the memories of the past, I'll be right here when you resurface.”
Silent as he lays down beside you, pulling you up to rest atop of his chest and having you place your ear to his chest
fingers placing soothing circles into your limbs as you lay catatonic and unresponsive, head struck from the news
Take as long as you need, he'll be here waiting for you
Diluc
“I'm hardly the one to advocate for healthy ways to cope in this situation, but- you should still allow yourself to rage, to feel the hurt that let it become swallowed down. Let me be the one to help you back, I'll keep an eye on you”
Puts aside things for you to smash and break as he doesn't want you to do as he did and hurt the ones he loves in a fit of rage after the news breaks
he's there with you the whole time, watching plates fly into the woods
when you're done or you simply run out of things to break, he take over and carry you inside, wrap you up if you gained any nicks, and help you burn out the last embers of your anger
Baizhu
“Let me light some incense. We can reside here for the time being before I take you back to rest. Events such as this are just as physically taxing as they are mental, dear. We're going to take a break here for the night- then tomorrow take another step”
If you insist he'll look over the doctors notes, paranoia and grief often come hand in hand so he'll do anything to comfort you and steer you away from it
he'll check it over, take note of any oddities and explain to you the cause, how it happened, and answer any questions that he can if you are in any way doubtful of the information provided to you
then he'll guide you to take a bath to wash away the snot and tears, ease you into a gentle rest
Flins
“There is no need to fret my dear, I shall guide both you through this troubling ordeal and assist your loved one through the veil of the night. We may not be able to alter the events of the past but I can help those who remain.”
he will sit you down and ask you to start describing them, a small canvas and a palette in hand
as tiny as you need, he'll paint you an image to place into a locket - but he wants you to focus on them, to think of the love you behold
when he's finished and has propped the image up to dry, he'll join you where you lay and recount the things you just told him while holding you close
Furina
“Grab a blanket, and I'll grab us a blanket. cry if you need to, i'll do my duty and watch over you the whole night! It… will be okay, eventually, it's okay to be sad, so let's be sad. “
bundles you up tightly, brings out all the comfort foods she has, and turns on a screen to play back old records she has and quietly accompanies you
she'll also look through your things for pictographs if you have any videos even and will ask to go through them with you
Heizou
“You want me to investigate it? Hmn… Alright. but you must follow my lead alright? First things first, we'll need to take care of you, have something to drink, eat, close your eyes for a second - I know you're hurting but we can't go out until then, I promised you I would do my all for you, didn't I? there we go.”
more than willing to take a look at the reports if you feel at all slighted by them, thinking that they are wrong or they have the wrong person
hearing it from a stranger is harsh, so when he's there in front of you when he confirms that it's true, he makes sure when he relays it to you more clearly and softer
reassuring you and doing his best to counter the denial of the events
Ifa and Cacucu
“Ooh- this? for our friends, the Wayobs. When something as traumatic as this happens in our lives I often go out to find one of the manifestations to ask them to help send their souls off easier, not for everyone but it never fails to make me feel lighter, here, I can lead us down the path”
He sees the reactions of people when family [both human and not] pass, so he's quick to sit you down when the news comes in and order the others after checking how you respond
with rage or utter disbelief, he's there to rock you into back into reality if only to move you somewhere better
he's acting with his work mentality for the first half, aiming to calm you down and even getting cacucu to step in with his training as a comfort service
Illuga
“Here, my lantern. We can go guide them over to somewhere a little happier if you'd like? All we have to do is take a walk. That's it, simple, right? tell me about where you'd think they'd like, we may not be able to make it there today, but there's a lovely spot on the outskirts of Piramida that they may love just as much”
He knows how stifling it can be during this period in life and will encourage you to join him outside
whether his attempt helps ease your heart, he expresses his pride in how far you've come and have yet to go
hands you the lantern and sticks by you as you walk together into the peace of the night
Navia
“If I know you, and I do- there's no way you didn't express yourself, yes there may be things left unsaid or words you regret that you did. But what's important is that you love that someone and how it changed you and them forever.”
She takes you out, far away from prying eyes, and lets you take her axe to swing or fire off into the sky
guides you along so you're safe as you let out your emotions
and will be right there to hold you close when it all starts feeling too much, whispering words of encouragement
“you did so well. They'd be proud of you. Look at how far you've come.”
Raiden Shogun and Raiden Ei
“Loss is an enemy of eternity, point me in the direction of our foe and I shall see to it that this force is dealt with swiftly.” - “and that it aids in your recovery, you have helped me live with the passing of my sister Makoto, this is the least i can do.”
She's making orders for everything you ask for, barking out instructions for the others as she moves you someplace more comfortable
If you so much as even begin to doubt yourself
“I should have - I could have” she is quick to shut it down and snap you into reality even if it seems a little harsh
It's Catastophising that what ifs will do you more harm than good, and she doesn't wish to see you suffer more because of it
Sethos
“Crying helps, It does- bottling it up only hurts yourself in the end, if you need to we can go somewhere more private. I want to make sure you have somewhere there to pull you back in though, let me be your anchor.”
He takes your hands in his, foreheads pressed against each other and gets you to breathe in time with his after you tire yourself out from crying
If your throat hurts too much or you simply don't want to talk about it, he brings out a book to read to you and starts narrating it in a soft tone
Wanderer[Kintsugi]
“It's easy to see it as a betrayal, being so suddenly left alone by those you thought would walk alongside you for the rest of your life only to lose them. Do not walk the same path as me, Live with them in your heart and mind, but don't let it consume you and drag you down”
He's the best at getting you down from the spikes of anger that flare up out of everyone
he won't coddle you and won't justify the more violent or mean actions you may spit out
instead, he'll wait until after you're finished yelling, swearing at the world and its injustice in taking what's yours before stepping in and offering a hand
take it or not, either way, he'll guide you down to the floor and stay with you quietly in support
Xianyun
“Avians flock together so to lose a member of it always causes such strife to our lives, come now, allow me to shoulder some of your burdens so that you may grieve in peace.”
She's calling in the others to form a large cuddle pile for you to lay within
she'll ask you if you have any pressing tasks that may have been sidelined and goes to take care of it while you're occupied
if you ask to be left alone, she'll drag out her phonograph and put on some music for you to listen to so you're not sat alone, consumed by the grief
Zhongli
“Let us light a candle for this passing and appreciate the memories and experiences of your cherished ones’ legacy. Would you tell me about them? I will ensure that they, too, will shine like gold in my memory”
If you need him to, he'll take over the whole process of their passing into his hands
making quick work into looking into your customs to ensure that they are treated with respect in his care, you trust him, and he wants to help you
every step of the way he involves you, asking soft questions on your loved ones likes, preferences and having you recount your most precious thoughts as he works on organising a ceremony for them
