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help!! this archon is too cute!
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Loyal as a Xiezhi
Summary : Some Harbinger’s arrival in Liyue deep to have set off more people than it should.
You answer to the worst of them in kind.
You were no stranger to Zhongli’s serene demeanor, and occasionally sharpness once promoted— Which was a rarity in itself given his position as the keeper of the Golden Chamber.
With that titre alone, of unique person behind Teyvat’s Mora stocks, most were rightfully warry.
Yet all but one man, one chose name had your eyebrows raised curiously.
— Lady Ningguang » You nonethless replied. « Why so worried ? After all, how horrenduous can it be to host a single Harbinger ? »
The mention of such diplomatic representant hadn’t escaped you. But a decade worth of services to a man that had gone from tyrant to saint had instilled in you a certain contenance against the unexpected. « The Tsaritsa should better, than to set herself to wrestle against Morax’s ethics– And his lack of, when involving Liyue. »
You’ve reminded this woman who had not most a single minute to have you dragged to her office, the minute you’ve set foot in the Jade Chamber.
And neither did the mistress of that heavenly-like palace lost another to demand answers for Zhongli’s absence.
But your words were certainly far from what she wanted to hear given her new double and growing frown.
— It doesn’t mean her men will. »
The lady’s robe was hardly conversationnal. Much Closer to a sterness set so deep by the présent emergency she already dermes to think a step ahead. Therefore, already as if adressing Zhongli himself rather than the you she had to for now accommodate with, « Nor do I have the patience to wait until the cracks shows. That man is dangerous enough as it is.»
Her tone was resolute and final, spoken like a decree.
You couldn’t even sight at her overcalculating side : She would immediately notice.
Instead, you’ve remained leant against the door as she hadn’t even bothered offering you a seat.
— What, then ? After all, it isn’t like the Adeptus or even I could make this man disappear.» Nonethless as silence setted, you’ve to on the decision to break it. Just so you might make this unexpected discussion amount to gaining useful Intel. « He is after all another herald of the Tsaritsa’s will. »
The mention of the ‘Adeptus’ seemed to make her perk up. Due to your eyes meeting, as her red ones held a renewed sense of comtemplation.
Even her frown seemed to soften up.
— You’re right. But this man is still human. » To your minor disappointment, lady Ningguang’s voice has shifted back to it’s decree-like tone. « And I am assured your master and I have the same wish : Liyue’s stability being preserved no matter the cost. »
But this time, for once her red eyes weren’t looping past you, but pining you in place : Right underground the weight of her newfound expectations— Deal with it. You both owe such to this nation, the message was clearer now.
Like her present plan, which was making you cave in to her demands. Right now.
Yet, as you stood before a woman that was undoubtbly used to being obeyed by all, a smile slowly spreaddd across your face.
A lazy, but serene one.
Because right now, if one was to be found unable to stay in their place, it would be her for giving such orders.
Especially to sole one who oued her nothing : No contract. No loyalty, and therefore not a single obligation to abide and cause a geopolitical catastrophe.
Soon, you pilles yourself off the door and stepped towards the lady’s office.
— Megrez. Liyue’s stability won’t be thrown off by a man. Not even the Tsaritsa. » You’ve finally reminded her, while trying to remain courteous before her. After all she was perhzps rightfully stressed. But that was somrthing you could verify at another time.
Right now was rather time to make sure she didn’t képt such behaviour before Zhongli himself. Which meant you had to be firm now above all else.
— No, that I can assure you. » You continued. « But it will be if you let yourself be led on by fear. And right now all you need is to wait, and listen to your elders— My master will be on it. » You didn’t wait for her response to turn on your heels. Her recoiling back was enough of a response in itself. « So fear not. Live on and look at Liyue’s clear water. Because the day they turn back red hasn’t arrived yet. »
By now you had gotten past the door.
And finally took a moment to re-adjust your tie and breathe in.
The first thing you be doing once back at the Wansheng Parlor would be warning Zhongli.
This issue was now taking root into something much bigger than it had any right to be.
look... I do try to be normal when answering questions, but every time, i start thinking and wanting to add more and more, then a little bit more. Good thing the whole blogs schticks "Self indulgence", heh.
So ya'll can have the Azhdaha and Zhongli [More accurately to say Morax in this case] sketch where they've condensed into smaller forms so they can fit inside a tiny building as the different dragon races of Teyvat are still settling on the newly formed planet and have yet to develop the infrastructure to house the early arrivals from across the sea of stars.
Primum Mobile
Your head is still spinning you realize. Has been for minutes after those words were uttered. Kin to Kin. As if in some way or another Phanes and yourself-
Your stomach would invert itself with your mouth as the exit, if you think on it any longer, so you try not to. Rather, your head turns to this…mimicry of reality you are enclosed within. The pillars of the shattered temple you are within still spiral upwards as if arms reaching for an ever distant sky. The walls have fallen to nearly nothing, now only specks of white against the flourishing greens of the ground beneath you.
“It would be wise of you not to ignore me. I’d truly hate to have to force your hand.” You could not have turned to look back at him faster. Phanes smiled then- somehow an even more lunatic imitation of one than that which came before. “Ah, how pitiful it is to have a heart capable of love. You know who’s lives lie in the balance should this not end…advantageously, I should say.” He stood then, as you remained near glued to your seat, eyes tracking his every step over to what looks to be-
A tablet of stone engraved with words of ritual.
His hand brushes over it then, before he looks at you once more.
“There is one other, who shall descend unto this world, if that…blonde haired vermin they call the princess of Khanrei’ah is any indication. Another of us, I suppose if their counterpart fit so well into this…tapestry you have set to unravel. Really, I do not think I made it quite so clear, how annoyed your actions have made me.” Ramblings. That is all this is. At the least that is what you tell yourself as each second going by is marked by another tap of his finger on the tablet, before both his hands settle on it- a pastor giving a sermon, is the best way one could describe the…pose.
“I would show you but alas, my time is running out. I feel the unending void of my mind being pulled back to my throne to rest.” A tilt of his head then, watching your still form. “Forming celestial nails truly is such a draining hassle. Hence why I need this of you.” He steps away from the tablet, crossing back over to stand- no, crouch- before you.
“This period of time will be…a couple centuries, where I do not see that which happens in this world. And how lucky, could I have been that one with such…foresight into the future came into this world when you did?”
What does he want?
“How glad I am you asked. You carry a part of the Gnosis. The body of another of our kin I’m sure you know. Thus you are bound, in some ways, to my authority. Descender or no. So I will make this simple.”
“In exchange for total freedom from the strings of fate, for yourself and your…lovers” he rolled his eyes then, before settling that piercing stare back unto you. “I ask you act in my stead for the next…oh, seven hundred years. A blink in time for us truly.”
What?
· · ─ ·✶· ─ · ·
Phanes never thought themselves an entity that would ever need help in any capacities. They are the ruler of the heavens- the first who came. The defeater of dragonkind. Shaper of this world-
Yet this Abyss- this entity that has chased their creations from world to world, universe to universe….it weakens him unlike anything else. Something his kin- the Descenders as this world calls them, seem to share.
Until you.
Of course, your presence was…fascinating. As much as Morax and Guizhong tried to cover it with their own energies…you had no elemental signature. So distinct a difference hey could not help but try peer into your mind that day.
Only to be met by a wall as you stood paralyzed. How odd, that a being of this world can resist such a powerful ability. Of course, that is what they thought until they heard one of many discussions you had with your…lovers.
A Descender, then. The fourth who came unto this world. That explained much. That also meant you could pose a threat to their mission- to this world and their throne overseeing it. How lucky then, did they have it that you fell in love, with inhabitants of the place.
So easy a thread to hold over their head as a blade you gave them.
Better, even was it, their discovery of your immunity to the abyss. It’s creatures dared not near you- something too bright to look past seemed to harbour itself deep within your psyche, and it was a deterrent. Unlucky, it was that that very power, meant that the tide of history could not be righted through the death of Guizhong during the Cataclysm.
But now that benefitted them, as a playing card in this contract they knew they’d have to force your hand into.
And how wonderful a feeling it is, for that which they sought, to work out exactly as intended.
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It is a loathsome feeling, helplessness. Being faced with something you cannot cease from occurring. A guillotine over ones head.
That is what this is, isn’t it? Trying, so hard to carve out your own life- avoid the greatest disasters that would’ve happened unto your loved ones…all to have your hand forced now and be forced into the position of playing Phanes for centuries.
You could not decline, truly. Not with all there is to loose now. The eerie grin on their face told you plenty in how they saw this- a victory, over one who had manoeuvred them once before. And yet-
“You are trying to think of ways out of this, aren’t you?” It made you sick how amused they seemed at the notion. “I can assure you, this web has been delicately woven specifically for you, with those you love at it’s centre.” They walked over to you then- a slow prowling approach before their form shifted into a mirror of your own self. “Be smart. Agree to this contract. Then we both may part ways.” You nearly scoffed, before you felt your blood run through you as if set alight- “Permanently, let us say. This is all I ask of you. Then you are free to do as you wish, kin of mine.”
Your eyes could’ve rolled back into your head then.
Memories. So many-
“You will need these, to cast your judgements as an extension of myself. I will take your silence as your agreement, the curtain call draws near.” You heaved the second the sensation ended, the second that presence- barely seconds ago a raging fire in your body and mind- pulls back into Phanes’ being. “That is all. And do handle the fifth descender accordingly. If they interfere…well, then you will have failed your task.”
They turn then, and walk away, giving a wave over their shoulder “May we never meet again, if only for your good more than mine.”
Your head barely lifted up to watch their figure vanish into the approaching fog, before you felt gravity drop- cease to exist.
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The ringing within your ears faded to nothing as you came to- years now after you had fainted into stasis. Or so you'd think, with how the environment you wake into has changed.
You cannot recall much of what happened within…yet your wrist is marked with a winged crown. You know it is there only because it presses still, like a heated rod against your skin.
“Dove? Oh you have awakened at last, my little dove.”
But that can wait, can’t it?
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I need hoyo to update older models.. if zhongli appears in snezhnaya alongside the tsaritsa the model difference will kill me. Please update his model my noodle guy cannot look like that with updated models where the fur coat has more details
Zhongli taking care of you when you're sick:
Being a big back kinda took a toll on your health. Zhongli had warned you not to eat food outside especially cold food in this cold season. What did you do? Eat it anyway. Then look at zhongli while eating cold dessert and bully him for not breaking seasonal rules such as not eating hot food during summer and not eating cold food during winter.
When he found out the next day, that you had gotten a cold, fever, he gave you a look with half lidded eyes that said "Really? What happened to breaking the rules?" And stared at you for a good five minutes. Nevertheless he wasn't the one to let you suffer. After scolding you (with love) he went to the kitchen to brew ginger mixed with honey warm tea, some hot and warm soup preferably chicken soup or bone broth. While you eat it, he adjusted the temperature in the house so you wouldn't freeze.
The tea itself was very warm and comforting. Thanks to zhongli for making it to the right temperature. Not too cold, Not too hot to burn your throat. Just perfect. The chicken soup was the best. Herbs carefully chosen and mixed in together, spices and a very good amount of chicken pieces kept in the soup. It tasted very delicious and warm like home. Comforting, Warming and pure bliss.
If you want more, just ask zhongli. He has made 2-3 more bowls of amount in advance because he knew you would love this soup. Why wouldn't you? That's his cooking you always loved it. And so he would bring you another bowl of warm soup with a soft smile one reserved especially for you and only ever for you.
Night times during winter are the most chilly. Even with a thick blanket the cold is too much. You'd end up freezing sometime after. But zhongli doesn't let that happen. Every time, everyday he'd always sleep beside you. Hugging you tight against his chest breathing slowly and a calm rhythm that would instantly soothe you back to sleep. He'd even let you use him as your own leg pillow! He tries his best to not stir during his sleep to not disturb you but let's be honest. He sleeps like a rock. Unmoving. And only moves when you decide to accidentally kick him during your sleep. He never tells you that though. Poor zhongli. If it does get excessive he will tell you. Let the poor guy rest.
He would check-in on you after a few hours to ensure you're okay. Or if you need anything. He would take a few days off on leave to take care of you.
Zhongli would highly recommend warm fuzzy sweaters or anything that would be comfortable, soft and warm to wear and it should be breathable of course. If you're still chilly you can just use him as your own heater.
"Zhongli are you not worried that you'll catch a cold because of me?"
Z:"Now why would.. I worry about that my sweet."
"Hm, it's just cold is very common to get passed onto other people and you've been taking care of me the last few days."
Z:"I think I'll be fine. It shouldn't worry me much."
"if you say so..."
Little did he know he did catch a cold the next morning he woke up. Still worth it if it meant taking care of you while you were sick.
choose one ho 💣
Accidentally breaking his favourite tea set
zhongli taking care of you while you're sick
Period comfort
Dis is just for me to monitor the results DO NOT VOTE THIS YOU WILL BE EXECUTED
"Because they know each other so well."
brb 🚶♀️ gonna mourn that; most of the time, their deep relationship is undermined. also i dont know how to make a comic
