thinkin about getting turned on w ur friend but none of u actually have any clue on what to do :((
what was supposed to be just a hangout at her house turned into a long long talk abt how ur ovulating and have nothing to do abt it bc youre so inexperienced that u dont even have a toy to get off with … as u keep on blabbering u dont notice your cunny getting all wet n puffy, dropling all over ur friends bed. shes moving around so much too, trying rub her clothed clit on her sheets.. u spend sm time together its so wonder ur cycles are aligned, both ovulating n dumb n horny n with nothing to help urself with…
ur cheeks are so hot, u feel so wet that ur going dumb over nothing, barely noticing ur friend leaning towards u and pressing her pink lips against yours, slowly sliding her tongue in your mouth. u suck on it so sloppily, but she doesnt mind because shes never done this before either.. spit drips down your chests, makin u both feel even more caged into ur clothes.. so you undress, finally letting ur tits n pussies breathe !! her hands slide down your shoulders and cup your boobs, squeezin n tuggin at ur nipples .. your eyes go straight to her chest, n u dont think twice before sucking on it, makin her moan louder n louder …
its not enough tho, but u both have no clue how to relieve yourselves .. u’ll just have to rub ur clits n puffy cunts together, squirting all over each other while giggling n drooling against ur mouths .. no thoughts just being dumb n subby with ur friend ♡
Synopsis: Trying your new fruit-flavoured lip gloss on your unsuspecting girlfriend.
Characters: Hu Tao, Ningguang, Yelan, Ganyu, Shenhe, Keqing and Beidou (separate) x Fem!Reader
Content Warnings: None! Just some good ol' fluff, maybe a bit suggestive at some parts *cough cough* Beidou
Word Count: 2.8K
A/N: Idk why im so obsessed with assigning lip gloss flavours to characters. Anyways, have some Liyue girlies fluff for a change
[ Hu Tao ]
If you were to guess Hu Tao’s favourite fruit, you’d narrow it down to all things red. Apples, strawberries, pomegranates… The latter had a second layer of death-related mythology to it as well.
But when it came time for you to decide on a new lip gloss, you swiped the cherry-flavoured one. You figured she’d appreciate something sweet yet not overwhelmingly so. Dating the director of a funeral parlour had spice to it after all. Sure, you couldn’t smear crushed-up jueyun chilis over your lips, so you had to settle for the next best thing.
It took you agonizingly long to apply the lip gloss. You’d accidentally leave smudges on your chin and cheeks, not to mention that it didn’t stick for too long and needed reapplying every so often.
And just to foil your plans even further, Hu Tao kicked open the door to your shared bedroom right as you were trying to wipe away a stray blotch.
“Hey, Y/N! Time to go!” She chirped, oblivious to your predicament, before making a dash for you.
“Wait- ah!”
And before you knew it, she had tackled you on the bed and her lips were glued to yours. Kisses with her were always unpredictable.
She pulled away with an audible “mwah!”. You were under the impression that she was going to release you after getting her kiss, but the intrigued glint in her crimson eyes told you otherwise.
“Hmm… you taste funny.” She mused, popping her lips and narrowing her eyes mischievously. “Did Xiangling feed you something sweet?”
“Wha- no. I just got a new lip gloss is all. Do you like it?”
Hu Tao brushed her tongue over her lips a few more times, trying to get a proper taste of the artificial fruits compressed within your lip gloss. “Lemme guess… Strawberry? No? Dragonfruit then! Still no?”
You couldn’t help but smile. You tilted your head to match her playful energy. “Third time’s the charm.”
Hu Tao hummed in thought before sighing in mock defeat. “Oh, man. Let me cheat a little.”
She leaned forward once more to steal another kiss. This time, the tip of her tongue brushed against your lips, more insistently.
“Aha!” She huffed triumphantly upon breaking the kiss. “Cherry! Got it!”
You sat up on your elbows, admiring the traces of red lingering on your girlfriend’s lips. All things red complimented her character in a sense.
[ Ningguang ]
You had been waiting for what felt like centuries for that chatty merchant to finally leave Ningguang’s side. On one hand, you understood that meeting with the Tianquan must be a thrilling occasion for any businessman, and the poor guy wanted to leave a good impression on the richest lady on Teyvat.
On the other hand, you wanted him to get on with it already so you could try your new fruit-flavoured lip gloss on your girlfriend.
You had spent ages trying to settle on a flavour. While you couldn’t guess Ningguang’s favourite fruit, your instincts geared towards the more exotic options. Pomegranate, fruit de la passion, pineapple…
Pineapple it is.
At last, that pesky merchant finally took his leave, bowing repeatedly on his way out. Ningguang didn’t seem irritated in the slightest, and even if she was, her wry smile and half-lidded eyes showed no trace of frustration. Her ability to maintain a poker face throughout even the most mundane of occasions never failed to impress you.
Just as she took her signature smoking pipe out, you stepped out of the shadows, unable to suppress your grin.
She spotted you in the corner of her field view, all coy and unassuming. With a domestic glint in her shimmering eyes, she beckoned you forward.
“There you are. And I was wondering when you were planning on making your grand entrance.”
With a skip in your step, you throned yourself atop her desk, as though you belonged among her priceless china, rare flowers and golden tapestries. You leaned down, puckering up in a silent plea for her lips on yours.
Ningguang raised an eyebrow suggestively, but pressed forward regardless. Such direct gestures were rare coming from you. She figured you must have been cooking something up.
Your eyes fluttered shut as you felt the familiar weight of her lips against yours. What started off as an innocent peck escalated when she swiped her tongue across the seam of your mouth.
“Mhm… Pineapple, is it?” She hummed as she retreated, popping her lips to confirm her suspicions. “I see that the Fontainian brand of lip glosses we just imported has caught your eye.”
Her scaringly accurate intuition had you looking away with a discreet pout. “I wasn’t sure which flavour you’d like. And I didn’t want to ruin the surprise either.”
She huffed an amused laugh, blackened hands settling on your hips and gaze zeroing in on your iridescent lips once more. “No matter, dear. I’ll buy you the entire collection if it pleases you. Then we can try all of the flavours.”
[ Yelan ]
Figuring out Yelan’s favourite fruit was no big deal. On the rare occasions she’d treat herself to a dessert, she always picked something with blueberries. And lucky for you, amongst the illegally transported merchandise she had confiscated from some shady guy was a collection of expensive frut-flavoured lip glosses.
If it were entirely up to you, you’d swipe the entire package. But you didn’t want to create too big of a dent in Yelan’s findings so, you discreetly grabbed the blueberry one while nobody was looking.
Or so you thought.
After fixing yourself up in some alleyway, you decided to head towards Feiyun Slope in hopes of pleasantly surprising your girlfriend. But by that point, you’d really ought to know better with her sneaky antics. Because just as you were about to pass by another alleyway, a pair of hands reached out to pull you in the shadows.
Had it not been for the familiar white fluff of her coat, you would have thought you were being kidnapped. Raising your head, you met with Yelan’s feline-like emerald eyes. Her smirk betrayed nothing if not amusement.
“There she is. Where are you off to, little weasel thief?” She teased.
The best answer you could give her was the gentle press of your lips against hers. She didn’t hesitate to lean into the kiss, gloved hands tilting your head ever so slightly. You pulled away with a satisfied sigh.
“I just wanted to surprise you, is that so wrong?”
Yelan tapped her chin with her index finger, gaze lingering on the iridescent layer of blue coating your plush lips. “Ah, so that was your plan all along. You know, you could’ve simply asked me to buy you the blueberry one.”
You raised an eyebrow sarcastically. Yelan of all people was recommending the easy route? That’s no fun.
“Yeah, right. You would’ve stolen it too.” You countered.
She laughed, tugging at the fleecy sleeves of her coat, a stark reminder of how it ended up on her hands. The irony was not lost on you. “You know me well. But next time, leave the mischief to me. Can’t have you getting in trouble as well now, can I?”
You settled for simply rolling your eyes. Trying to pull off petty crimes was much more exciting with Yelan following you around. She was no better example herself after all.
[ Ganyu ]
Hazy mornings were something you had come to appreciate. All thanks to Ganyu’s serene presence, curled next to yours like a lazy cat, lips slightly parted and chest heaving with soft breaths. The occasional bleat would escape her before she’d nuzzle her face against your abdomen like a newborn lamb.
It was all too much for your heart.
And while you’d usually wake her up with a kiss on the tip of her nose, you decided to switch up your routine, just this once.
Clumsily and lazily, you pressed the tip of your new lip gloss against your lips. Unable to reach for your pocket mirror left on the dresser, you were positive you had wound up looking like a clown, but you couldn’t risk crawling out of bed and waking your girlfriend.
With a sigh of resignation, you tossed the lip gloss tube aside and turned to Ganyu. Still sleeping like a rock, it seems. With a deep breath in, you leaned down, finding purchase on her thinly parted lips.
“Mornin’ sleepyhead.” You whispered, making sure the taste of artificial fruits rubbed off on her.
Ganyu shuddered a little and her hand twitched. Her closed eyelids fluttered like a butterfly’s wings and she let out a hoarse grunt. The words escaped her before she could even fully open her eyes.
“Is that… vanilla?” She mumbled.
You raised your eyebrows in surprise. Even before her brain could fully reboot, her senses were as sharp as ever. Comes with being an Adepti, you supposed…
“Bingo. Clever you.” You teased as you lightly poked her temple. She groaned at this and with sluggish movements, she slowly sat up.
In the misty morning light, her cerulean blue hair formed a messy halo around her horns, an abnormal body part of hers few had the grace of handling - yourself included. She drew in a deep yawn and rubbed the fuzziness away from her downturned eyes.
“New lip gloss? I was planning on buying you one for our anniversary.”
“Aww…” You cooed before throwing your arms around her and pulling her in to pepper vanilla-flavoured kisses all over her drowsy face.
“How did you know my favourite fruit though?” She uttered amidst her shy giggles.
“Vanillas are all you ever eat, silly.”
“You’re not wrong…” she admitted as you gently pushed her back against the pillows, looking to coat her skin in a thin layer of vanilla. Not that she minded.
[ Shenhe ]
Shenhe was not quite ready for extravagant romantic gestures. Not at the time at least. So, you made sure to always look her in the eyes, to make slow movements, to ask if she was okay with it. It was like cozying up to a wounded animal in a sense.
Trying your new lip gloss on her was no different. It was no opening to something grand, it was just an innocent gesture you hoped she would enjoy. You had managed to find her favourite flavour after all.
As usual, you found her wandering about in the city, discreetly observing each and every passer-by and trying to ignore their inquisitive stares. It was obvious she was still an outsider to Liyue’s society. But by God, she was trying to fit in.
With a characteristic whistle, you drew her attention. Her head snapped to meet your warm smile and she approached you gingerly.
“Yes?” She uttered.
Maintaining your soft expression, you raised a hand to cup her cheek. Having adjusted to your gentle mannerisms, Shenhe’s shoulders slumped in relief. While she seldom admitted it out loud, she enjoyed those chaste kisses during the day.
You both leaned in to collide your lips against each other. And only a few moments later, Shenhe pulled back, touching her lips in amazement.
“Your lips… they taste different.” Her voice was reminiscent of an echo.
“Like what?” You asked with an innocent tilt of your head.
“Like… fresh mint. How is this possible?”
You reached into your pocket, revealing the tube of lip gloss with a sketch of a mint stamped on the label for emphasis. “I remember you like mint, so I bought this. Do you like it?”
Shenhe twirled the tube in her hands, gaze going back and forth between it and your moist lips. At last, she closed her fingers around it like a prized possession.
“I did. It reminds me of home.”
The sheer honesty in her flat voice had your heart melting within your ribcage. You couldn’t help but smile triumphantly when she carefully wrapped her arms around your waist to pull you closer.
“I’d prefer it if you wore it more often. … If you don’t mind, of course.”
You nodded ecstatically and placed your hands on her shoulders. “I’d be more than happy to, my dear.”
[ Keqing ]
To be fair, waiting for Keqing to take a break was a bad idea. She had a habit of getting completely absorbed in her work. And while you did admire her commitment as the Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing, her workaholic tendencies worried you.
So, what better break than giving her a taste of that new lip gloss you bought?
With a timid knock on the door and gentle footsteps, you slipped inside her office, bearing a tray with a steaming cup of tea and a small plate of flower cakes. Upon seeing your tender hands enter her working space, Keqing lifted her head with a warm smile - which quickly turned into a frown the moment her neck produced a very audible crack.
You both hissed in unison at the sound. Your hands flew to her rigid shoulders, looking to massage the tension away. “That sounded painful.”
She allowed herself to melt beneath the soft pressure of your hands. Her eyelids had grown heavy all of a sudden. “It’s fine. It happens all the time.”
Her nonchalant tone of voice couldn’t fool you. You smacked her hand away before she could even reach for her pen. “Nuh-uh. That’s enough for now. You need a break, missy.”
Keqing really wanted to protest; you could see it in her defiant gaze. But she knew there was no defying you. You were the one who had talked her into setting healthy boundaries in her work life after all.
“Fine. But those scrolls need to be revised by tonight.”
You rolled your eyes before leaning down to peck her on the top of her head. “Yes, yes… for now, how about a little energy boost?”
At first, Keqing assumed you were referring to the botanical tea and flower cakes. But then, she noticed the faint layer of purple smeared over your waiting lips. With a spark of curiosity, she threw her head back and upon colliding her lips with yours, she wasted no time darting her tongue out.
When she pulled back, amusement was written all over her once fatigued expression. “Grapes? I see you’ve been paying attention.”
You swiped the excess grape away from the corner of your lips with a smug grin. “Of course I have. Who do you take me for? Some kind of intern?”
Her hand caught yours just as you were retreating, fingers interlacing together instinctively. She sat upright, buzzed up by the sweetness lingering on your lips. Her usual stern expression had thawed away in favour of a more playful one.
“Where do you think you’re going? Least you could do was finish what you started.”
[ Beidou ]
Stops in Inazuma were few and far between, given the dangerous thunderstorm that isolated the nation from the rest of Teyvat. Even a seasoned pirate like Beidou couldn’t risk lingering in treacherous waters for too long. So, you’d swipe whatever exotic product caught your eye the few times you got to dock at Ritou. Packages of mochi, traditional fans, combs with flowers glued to the base…
And to your surprise, a tube of watermelon flavoured lip gloss.
You had spent ages looking for something more adventurous than oranges and strawberries. And you knew your captain would appreciate a flavour as exhilarating as the chaotic waves she had long learned to tame.
It was a quiet day on ship, evident by the sight of Beidou lounging in her cabin as her crew went about their mundane routines. She was slumped on her chair, feet propped up on her mahogany desk and arms crossed like someone’s grandfather. Her chest rose and fell with soft breaths, eyelids fluttering every so often.
Pressing your watermelon-layered lips in a thin line, you tip-toed inside, careful not to step on a few particular wooden planks that creaked annoyingly loud. Upon reaching her sleeping form, you braced yourself and leaned forward.
It was just a quick peck on the lips. Nothing more, nothing less. But when you pulled back, you were met with Beidou’s barely contained smirk.
“Boo, you’re no fun.” You pouted.
She laughed and finally opened her eyes. “You know I can’t help it, babe. You were so cute, trying to be all mischievous.”
She sat upright and flicked her tongue over her lips. A spark of familiarity crossed her sly expression. “And you got a new lip gloss? What’s that? Watermelon?”
You thumbed at the excess lip gloss smeared on the corner of your lips. “You like it? I got it from a shop in Ritou.”
Beidou set her feet down and opened her arms, a silent invitation for you to perch yourself upon her waiting lap. You wasted no time plopping down on your rightful throne and similarly so, she wasted no time wrapping her arms around you.
“Like it? Babe, you know anything that comes from your lips tastes amazing.”
“Yeah, but do you actually like the flavour?”
She tilted her head, feigning thoughtfulness with her thumb idly rubbing circles on your hip. “Hm… I’m not really sure. Let me get another taste, will you?”
Could I request something with the mature ladies and the stoic ladies (and anyone you want to write ofc)
They're watching their S/O chat with another lady and are feeling conflicted on thinking whether S/O is flirting with the other lady. They walk up to check up on them just to have their concerns destroyed by S/O giving them some good old Public Display of Affection.
• aglaea will spot you (with her threads) laughing with another guest from across the room, and her chest will register a small, clinical tightening. she'll watch for a beat, evaluating tone, posture, and the cadence of your voices. is it friendly? flirtatious?
• she will approach slowly, because she prefers to observe before intervening. the walk towards you will be quiet, almost predatory in calmness
• you'll see her slowly approach you out of the corner of your eye. even without looking, you can feel the weight of her gaze upon your shoulders
• when aglaea is finally within reaching distance, you'll swiftly pull aglaea to you by the sleeve, lean in, and press a kiss to her lips like it's the most natural thing in the world
• the usually composed aglaea can only blink in surprise, the hint of a startled smile tugging at one corner. and when you pull away, her composure cracks into something like stunned delight, a small, pleased breath escaping her lips
• you'll loop your arm around aglaea and introduce her as "your partner in crime". aglaea will respond with a cold, clipped greeting... that dissolves into a soft laugh.
• she'll definitely scold you later, but tonight her ears will stay a slight, dusty pink
fluster level: 3/10
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bronya -`✮´-
• when bronya first spots you talking with the stranger, she tells herself that it's nothing. what's wrong with you talking to others? plus, you've always been friendly. still , her sharp eyes can’t help but linger on the way the stranger leans in, laughing softly at something you said
"am i overthinking this? or are they truly enjoying this person's company more than mine?"
• it's not jealously she feels, exactly, but a restless unease that makes her gloves tighten into faint fists at her side
• you'll notice bronya out of the corner of your eye, standing straighter than usual, lips pressed into a thin line. she's not storming over, but she's close enough that you know she's keeping an ear on your conversation
• eventually she'll approach. her intent is only to check in, maybe offer a polite word to remind the stranger of her presence. but before she can speak, you turn toward her with a bright smile, reaching out to lace your fingers with hers and tugging her closer. you then lean in and brush a kiss against her cheek, or perhaps press one firmly to her lips without hesitation
• bronya freezes. her composure cracks instantly. eyes blown wide, breath caught, a bright red blush blooming across her face. she'll try to say something, but will end up stuttering out an incomprehensive sentence instead
"w-wh-what are you...doing? right here? in front of everyone?" she'll stammer
• in an attempt to hide from the onlookers, she will step closer to you, slipping an arm around your waist before burying her face against your shoulder. the warmth of her blush will seep through your shirt, and though she will stay silent, you will feel the faintest tremor of her sigh
"you...you are insufferable..."
fluster rating: 10/10
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himeko -`✮´-
• himeko usually isn't the jealous type, but a small flicker of doubt will spark in her chest as she continues to watch quietly. the way their eyes seemingly move up and down your body. the way you seem to be flushing under their gaze. himeko will continue to watch quietly, sipping her coffee, telling herself it's nothing
• when she finally has had enough, she'll gracefully make her way over, her presence calm and composed as always. you don't even notice himeko until she places a gentle hand on your arm or shoulder.
• the doubt in her heart will dissolve the moment you turn around, lighting up at her arrival. without hesitation, you'll lean in and give her an affectionate kiss on the cheek.
• himeko will freeze for half a second. despite being a composed leader, she isn't immune to surprises, especially when it comes to you being openly affectionate in front of others. her refined mask will crack, the corner of her lips will quiver up into a soft, almost bashful smile. and, if you look closely enough you might even be able to catch the faintest blush bloom across her cheeks!
• she'll let out a soft chuckle, ruffling your hair as a form of payback
"darling...feeling bold today?"
• once the conversation wraps up, himeko will lean closer and slip her hand into yours with a gentle but affectionate squeeze. she won't admit it outloud, but she'll be touched. your single act of affection will have silenced every lingering doubt she had in the span of a heartbeat.
• but be warned, you were the one who broke the pda barrier. for now on, himeko will no longer hold herself back when the urge to show affection strikes, whenever it may be
fluster level: 4/10
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navia -`✮´-
• navia's first instinct is to trust you, but her heart betrays her. she's confident in herself and in your relationship, but when she sees you chatting that warmly with someone else, a little string tightens in her chest
"don't be silly...they wouldn't..."
• she'll try and rationalize the situation. tell herself the stranger is just asking for directions. maybe you're just being polite? but she notices how animated you look, and how close you're standing, and she starts feeling that creeping heat of jealousy that she doesn't often let herself indulge in
• navia won't sit on the feeling for too long, sauntering over to you with a confident smile. she'll try to play it casual, but there will be a tiny waver in her voice when she greets you.
• whether it's slipping an arm around her waist, leaning in to press a quick kiss to her cheek, or intertwining your fingers, whatever you do has navia's heart doing a somersault. that show of affection catches her completely off guard
• you will practically see navia's confidence crumble away. her cheeks flush pink, her golden eyes go wide, and her hand instantly flies to her hat like she's trying to hide behind the brim
"o-oh...well! i see someone missed me..." she laughs nervously, stumbling over he usual eloquence
• once she recovers though, with a playful little tug on your sleeve to bring you closer, she’ll lean in and press a lingering kiss to your lips! take that!
"you do really know how to make a girls heart race, don't you?"
fluster level: 5/10
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keqing -`✮´-
• keqing is sharp, focused, and not one to let distractions pull her away from her responsibilities… but when her eyes catch you talking animatedly with another person...
• she'll try to convince herself that she's reading too much into it, but the longer she watches, the more her mind spirals
• she won't storm over right away. instead, she'll try to get your attention from afar by showing signs of displeasure. crossing her arms a little tighter, tapping her foot against the ground, and glaring at you
• eventually her patience will fray. with a brisk and assertive step, she'll walk over under the guise of "checking in"
• even just casually wrapping an arm around her waist or lacing your fingers through hers in front of the other person will have keqing's heart racing. her entire body will stiffen, her breath will catch, and she'll sputter out a quick "w-what are you doing?!", her sharp tone betraying her nerves more than her irritation
• she'll try to pull back at first, her pride clashing with the heat rising in her chest, but the sincerity in your gesture softens her resistance. she won't ever admit it out loud, but she loves that you so confidently showed who you belong to
• her fluster doesn't stop at just her voice. her cheeks will be bright, bright red, eyes will be looking everywhere but yours, and she'll be muttering something about you being "so careless" or "unbelievable"
• after she's recovered a little, she'll try to salvage her composure by lecturing you in her usual straightforward way. "you can't just do things like that out of nowhere...!" but the tremor in her voice and the way she's still clinging tightly to your sleeve gives her away
• if you dare tease her about how cute she looks when she's flustered...you might actually be banished to sleeping on the couch...
fluster rating: 9/10
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yae miko -`✮´-
• yae's default reaction is amusement, her lips curling into a sly smile as she thinks "my, my...what's this? are they trying to make me jealous?" even if she's not entirely serious, there's a little pang of possessiveness hidden beneath her teasing thoughts. but, she'll remain at a distance, pretending to be occupied with her own business while her ears are subtly twitching in your direction
• she tells herself that she is above petty jealously, but the longer the conversation goes on, the more she can't resist. eventually, she'll glide over with a sigh, ready to playfully insert herself into the conversation
• but before she can even open her mouth, you slip an arm around her waist and pull her close, close enough to press a kiss to her temple and introduce her as your partner.
• the reaction is sadly small, but immediate. her smirk will falter for a second, her eyes will widen just a tad, and a faint pink blush will dust her cheeks
"little one...how bold of you to make such a display in front of others..."
• as soon as the stranger awkwardly dismisses themselves, yae will not waste a second. her hand will snake around your wrist with a gentle but deliberate tug, leading you away from the busy path into a quieter corner where prying eyes won't follow
"you really do enjoy keeping me on my toes, don't you?"
• before you can even offer a reply, yae leans in and closes the distance. her kiss is deep, lingering, and far more passionate than the quick little display you gave her earlier. a proper kiss.
"now we're even..."
fluster rating: 3/10
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shenhe -`✮´-
• shenhe will watch you converse with the stranger from a distance. her face willl remain serene, unreadable, as she chooses to continue to observe
• shenhe will feel an unsual weight in her chest as she watches you speak with the stranger. she'll notice herself focusing on the small details of your interaction: the way you lean in, the way the stranger smiles, the warmth in your tone
"they are only speaking. there is no threat to them. why does it trouble me so?"
• despite her willpower, shenhe feels herself being pulled towards your interaction as a result of this unknown emotion. she'll move toward you in the same composed manner she will use for any proper approach
• when you greet shenhe warmly with a kiss to the cheek, she will not flinch her flush, only offering you a bit of a confused look
• she'll awkwardly pull you away with the person you were talking with, leading you to a quieter corner of the street before admitting that she felt an odd pull toward you, as though she needed to be beside you, but cannot explain why
• you'll explain with a laugh that this unknown feeling that's been plaguing her is jealousy. to soften her confusion, you will explain that her instinct to stand by your side is an expression of affection. her heart is telling her something before her mind can process it
"if jealously means i wish to remain near you, then...i will not fight it"
(Happy New Year everyone! I hope all your resolutions come true and that you have a great New Year with your loved ones! Enjoy this, should I do a part 2 with the characters I have left?)
Tartaglia
Childe would invite you to spend New Year's with his family at Snezhnaya. He would want you to experience the warmth of his home, despite the cold outside.
His siblings would be excited to meet you and would share laughs as Childe tries to cook something special (and probably needs help).
At midnight, he would take you outside to watch the snow fall under the lights of the lanterns, holding you close as he whispers, "Making you happy is my greatest achievement this year and all those to come."
Diluc
Diluc would prefer an intimate celebration at Dawn Winery. He would prepare an elegant dinner with fresh ingredients from the region, serving specially selected wine from his cellar.
At midnight, he would take you out onto the balcony to watch the fireworks that the Knights of Favonius organize in the city.
Though he doesn't say it openly, he would make a toast with you, his words laden with sincerity and affection. "To you, and to all the good things that await us this year."
Kaeya
Kaeya would insist on taking you to a party at the tavern. He would want you to enjoy the lively atmosphere and laughter.
Just before midnight, he would pull you away from the hustle and bustle to walk together under the moonlight. "I want to start the year with you by my side," he would tell you with his charming smile.
He would probably steal a kiss from you just as the clock strikes twelve.
Venti
Venti would host an outdoor celebration, complete with music and poetry. He would bring his lyre to play songs as the wind carries his melody throughout Mondstadt.
He would dedicate an improvised ballad to you, telling of the special moments you've shared.
At midnight, he would take your hand and dance under the starry sky.
Albedo
Albedo would prefer a quiet celebration at Dragonspine, showing you the wonders of the winter landscape. He would prepare a warm spot in his lab spot to share a simple yet special dinner.
As a gift, he would give you a painting he made especially for you, capturing a meaningful moment you two shared during the year.
At midnight, as the aurora lights up the sky, he would tell you, “The time we shared is a masterpiece I don’t want to stop painting.”
Rosaria
Rosaria wouldn't be the type to celebrate loudly, but she'd agree to spend New Year's with you if it meant some quiet time.
She'd probably take you to church to light candles and reflect on the year that's passed. Afterward, she'd invite you to walk the silent streets under the snow.
At midnight, as the world seems to freeze in stillness, she'd look at you softly. "I'm not good with words, but you make every day worthwhile."
Razor
Razor would prefer something simple but meaningful. He would take you into the woods of Wolvendom, where he would light a small fire to keep you both warm.
He would share roast meat with you and talk about how he sees the new year as just another cycle in nature.
At midnight, with a shy smile, he would say, "Thank you for being my lupical. I will always take care of you."
Barbara
Barbara would host a quiet evening at the cathedral, singing a special song for you as candles lit the place.
Afterwards, you would walk together through Mondstadt decorated for the occasion, enjoying sweets and watching the fireworks from a nearby hill.
At midnight, with rosy cheeks, she would take your hand. "I promise that this year I will sing more songs that make you happy."
Eula
Eula would take you out to a fancy dinner, making sure everything is perfect for you. Even though she might not admit it openly, New Year's is a chance to show you how much she values you.
Afterwards, she would take you ice skating under the starlight, gently guiding you even though her face shows a slight shyness.
At midnight, she would look directly at you and say firmly, "This year, I want to give you back all the happiness you've given me."
Zhongli
Zhongli would plan a traditional celebration in a quiet place, such as the lantern-lit harbor. He would make a special tea and tell you stories about the ancient New Year traditions in Liyue.
He would hold a small ceremony, writing wishes on red paper and burning them so that the smoke would carry his words to the heavens.
At the stroke of midnight, he would take your hand and look deeply into your eyes. “Thank you for being my companion on this long road.”
Xiao
Xiao wouldn't be quite sure how to celebrate, but he would agree to spend the New Year with you because he values your company more than he admits.
He would take you to a high place, like the Wangshu Inn, so you could enjoy the fireworks away from the noise.
Even though he might not be the most expressive, his actions would speak for him. "I will protect you this year, as I have done so far," he would say with a slight smile.
Keqing
Keqing would be busy organizing events in Liyue, but she would find time to spend the night with you.
She would take you around the lantern-lit streets and buy little lucky charms to share with you.
At midnight, she would allow herself to relax and confess to you how much she values your support. “This year will be better because you are by my side.”
Chongyun
Chongyun would invite you to spend a New Year filled with quiet activities to avoid getting emotionally overheated. Maybe he'd take you to a serene place near Liyue where you could enjoy the winter scenery.
He'd make you a refreshing dessert to share, probably something he learned especially for you.
At midnight, though shy, he'd take your hand and look at you with sincerity. "I hope this year we'll continue to share moments like this… with you everything feels more balanced."
Yanfei
Yanfei, ever practical, would make sure you had everything ready to start the new year off right, even checking your contracts or reminding you to burn incense for good fortune.
You would spend the night wandering around Liyue Harbor, enjoying the fireworks and eating street snacks.
At midnight, she would give you a small amulet she made herself and smile at you. “It’s so that justice and happiness will always accompany you this year.”
Beidou
Beidou would host a party aboard the ship, inviting her crew and close friends. The night would be filled with laughter, stories, and songs as they sailed under the stars.
SHe would challenge you to a friendly drinking competition, but she would also make sure you were comfortable and happy.
At midnight, as fireworks lit up the sky, she would take you to the bow of the ship, wrapping you in her cloak. "With each passing year, I have more reasons to love you!"
Kamisato Ayato
Ayato would host a fancy dinner party at the Kamisato Mansion, making sure everything was perfect. He would invite Ayaka over for some family time before she retired so Ayato could be alone with you.
At midnight, he would take you out to the garden to enjoy a private fireworks display organized by the Yashiro Commission.
He would gently hold your hand and whisper, “I hope this year brings us both peace and happiness.”
Thoma
Thoma would surprise you with a warm and cozy celebration. He would cook your favorite dishes and decorate your house with Christmas decorations (even though it's not Christmas anymore) and handmade garlands.
He would insist on writing wishes for the coming year together, placing them on a decorated tree.
When midnight comes, he would hug you tenderly and thank you for making his life brighter.
Kaedehara Kazuha
Kazuha would prefer a quiet, poetic celebration. He would take you to a cliff where you can watch the sea lit up by fireworks.
He would bring a haiku he wrote especially for you, giving it to you as a gift.
As the sea breeze caresses your face, he would hold you close and whisper, "The wind will guide us to new horizons together."
Raiden Ei
Ei is not used to festivities, but she would strive to understand the importance of the New Year to you. She would take you to the plane of Euthymia for a quiet, private moment.
She would prepare a tea ceremony, practicing diligently so that everything would be perfect. As you share the tea, she would talk about what it means to her to have you in her life.
At midnight, she would take your hand and promise to protect the time you share, saying, "You are a constant light in my eternity."
Arataki Itto
Itto would host a boisterous celebration with his gang members, insisting that New Year's must be an unforgettable party.
He'd set up ridiculous games and challenges for everyone, making sure you'd have fun (though he'd probably take winning too seriously).
At midnight, he'd pull everyone aside and take you to a quiet corner. "Hey, you're the reason this year was the best of my life! Let's smash it together this year too!"
Kuki Shinobu
Shinobu would make sure Itto didn't go overboard, but she would also find time to celebrate with you in her own way.
She would probably take you to a nearby shrine to make wishes for the coming year, helping you write them down on little ema wooden tablets.
At the end of the night, as you two walked home, she would say something like, "Thank you for being my constant amidst all the chaos. I'm sure this year will be amazing because you'll be with me."
Alhaitham
Alhaitham would plan a relaxing evening at home, reading and sharing your favorite books. He would make an effort to cook something special, though he might ask for help if he's unsure of his culinary skills.
At midnight, he would make a simple but honest toast, saying something like, "A new year of learning and growing together."
Although he may be reserved, he would show you his affection with small gestures, like lacing his fingers with yours while you talk.
Cyno
Cyno would propose a New Year filled with games and pranks. Maybe he would even invent a TCG to celebrate the occasion.
Just before midnight, he would look at you with a mix of seriousness and affection, promising that he will always be there to protect you.
Although he is someone who is reserved with his emotions, his actions would show how much he values you.
Tighnari
Tighnari would prefer a quiet celebration in nature, taking you to a special corner of the Avidya forest to gaze at the stars.
He would share with you curiosities about how plants react to the change of year, showing you night-blooming flowers that only open at this time.
As midnight came, he would wrap you in a warm blanket and say, "Though nature's cycles change, my affection for you remains constant."
Neuvillette
Neuvillette would prepare a serene evening in his home, where you can enjoy the tranquility of the water flowing nearby. He would serve you an exquisite tea accompanied by traditional sweets.
At midnight, he would take you to the balcony to watch the lights reflecting in Fontaine water.
He would dedicate to you some soft but meaningful words. "The flow of time seems more bearable when I am with you."
Wriothesley
Wriothesley would arrange something more relaxed but full of detail. Perhaps a walk through the less cold areas of Fontaine or a dinner prepared with simple but well-crafted ingredients
He would surprise you with a small gift, something meaningful that shows how well he knows you.
At midnight, he would hold you tightly, whispering in your ear: "You are the best of this and every year."
Lyney
Lyney would make the New Year an unforgettable spectacle, organizing a private magic show just for you. Each trick would be filled with little details that represent his affection.
He would surprise you with a gift hidden in one of his tricks, perhaps a necklace or a handwritten letter with his deepest thoughts.
When the clock strikes twelve, he would gently take your hands and say, "With you, every year seems like a magical act of fate."
Furina
Furina would turn New Year's into a dramatic, extravagant event. She would throw a themed party in her (and your) honor, making sure everything was perfect.
She would insist that you both dress in fancy outfits, saying that you both must be the center of attention.
At midnight, when fireworks light up Fontaine, she would take your face in her hands and say, "See? We are the brightest couple of this year and of all those to come."
Here is my masterlist, in case you are interested in any more of my work or want to send me a request, they're opened and would help me so much! <3
CONTENT. gn!reader. canon-compliant. fluff. established relationship. 1.7k wc. rewrite of happy birthday! at my old main blog @/verxsyon. based on birthday voice lines. no warnings for once other than the cast being super long lol.
VERA. it’s officially my birthday (and jean’s)!. my frontal lobe is fully developed. thank you to everyone who has sent their wishes. i’ll reply to them later. blessed with white day arts too!
𝄞༉‧₊˚. ALBEDO
albedo sketches you all the time, but hasn’t gathered enough courage to show you them. for his gift, it’s a portrait of you smiling and laughing. you begin to tear up of how beautiful it is, to which he confesses that the first time you expressed those emotions there was when he fell in love with you.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. ARATAKI ITTO
not one normal person would gift you onikabuto and miss hina trading cards, but you appreciate his efforts nonetheless. this year, itto takes you to a cliff where he holds a talent show with his gang. as he’s about to perform his birthday song, the tenryou commission appears to chase after the two of you. it turns out the cliff is private property, and he didn’t see the signs.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. BEIDOU
celebrations are always lively at the crux. connections with wanmin restaurant and liquor merchants allow beidou to prepare a feast just for you. as it’s your special day, she’ll let you be captain, giving you permission to sail wherever you want to go. you and her crew know too well that she’ll go all out on the drinks and become too drunk to handle her duties.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. DILUC
romantic dinners are the best dreams to come true; no need for extravagant parties. having one at the balcony of dawn winery, with candles burning brightly and each person holding wine in one hand, you make a toast with your significant other to another good year ahead. afterwards, diluc will take you to the living room, dancing to each other’s heartbeats.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. EULA
as eula had celebrated her birthday alone in the past, she isn’t used to someone else holding her hand and being dragged around the city, spewing laughs for such a special day as yours. when you ask her if she wants to stop, she shakes her head. when her special day comes, she wants to feel free with you.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. GANYU
working all day and night, ganyu didn’t find time to buy you a present. instead, she bakes you a qingxin flower cake, and a messily attempt at that. yet she hides it behind her back, thinking that you won’t appreciate it. you happen to see it, which makes you want to try it. she sighs in relief to hear you say you really like it, and now she’s obligated to bake one for you every year.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. GOROU
you didn’t think it’s possible for someone else being more excited than yourself in celebrating your special day. the morning of, gorou hunts for fresh fish and crabs at the beach. at night after his patrol, he’ll prepare a banquet in front of a bonfire, rousing sparks of jealousy. they wish to be dedicated and loving as the general for their future significant others.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. HU TAO
it’s not the spooky season yet, but hu tao never fails to bring its energy to everyday life, and your birthday is no exception. after her shift, she takes you to wuwang hill just to stargaze, which she keeps on insisting. you don’t trust everything she says, but you still get pranked by her, using her ghost to disguise as her to make you think she’s “gone”.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. JEAN
the guildmaster has many hidden talents, and one of which is singing. jean gets embarrassed if someone hears her sing. everyone assumes that you did, but that’s a misconception. for your birthday, you finally hear her for the first time in forever after annoying her for so long. to your surprise, she really has a nice voice.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. KAEDEHARA KAZUHA
being the poet that kazuha is, it’s no surprise that a haiku will be his gift. yet every single time he recites one, you fall in love with him all over again. he doubts his creativity in this one in particular but you insist that it’s the best he’s ever made so far, thanking him with a kiss. you would’ve never thought to see him so flustered.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. KAEYA
for someone who talks a lot to charm his way into someone else’s affairs, kaeya greets you with a few words and a sliver of a smile. he doesn’t want to ruin your special day. but how can that be if he’s the reason your life has gotten so much better? as soon as he feels your reassurance, he reverts back to being a tease. your special day won’t be special without him.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. KAMISATO AYAKA
ayaka manages to find out your birthday from the housekeepers in advance so she could make your gift extra special. she initially thinks that an expensive one would be suitable to your liking, but begins to have second thoughts. she decides to take you to chinju forest, a place not too far from the estate and where she’ll perform her fan dance.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. KAMISATO AYATO
(kind of?) salty that his retainer chose to spend his birthday with the traveler instead of him and his sister, ayato doesn’t give you the liberty to act on your own today — he wants you for himself until then. while he pampers you with his peculiar cooking, you think of ways to fool him to escape. however, outsmarting him won’t do, because he’ll catch you in the end anyway.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. KEQING
learning an important lesson from the traveler to rest every now and then, keqing requests time off from work for the first time in a while to make you a present. she gives you a lantern which looks ordinary, but it runs on electro energy and stays lit indefinitely. she tells you that it serves as a reminder of her being an extra light in your life, and you in hers.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. KUJOU SARA
spending the majority of her time tending to her duties as a general, sara is unsure how to celebrate birthdays other than her own properly. on yours she immediately skips the formalities and goes straight to the point by asking you if you have a birthday wish. not only will she grant you one, but five, her lucky number. it’s cute that she’s trying her best, and you happily accept her offer.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. NINGGUANG
when you first started working under the tianquan, you were intimidated by her presence. once you get to know her, ningguang is a generous and kind lady; for instance, giving you a super expensive gift for your birthday. they’re brocades, which you can use to make your clothes. as someone who has never learned how to sew before, she’ll gladly teach you how to do it.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. RAIDEN SHOGUN
ah, don’t mind the raiden shogun; ei won’t hurt you. the electro archon finally accepts that time goes forward and she must go along with it. ever since the cataclysm, you celebrated alone, but now she’s at your side with a bundle of tricolor dango in her hand. it’s the modern age of inazuma, where the both of you can pursue eternity in a different way together.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. SANGONOMIYA KOKOMI
as expected of the resident strategist of the sangonomiya resistance, kokomi has already planned out everything for your birthday, even noting the possible changes of the weather. one thing she hasn’t done since the war is swimming at the pools of the island, so she takes you there for a dive in the morning. the shrine maidens are glad to see her having fun as she sprays water at you.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. SHENHE
shenhe learns the importance of birthdays from her master and also notes that humans in particular highly appreciate materialistic things. as someone who isn’t really fond of them, she takes you to her favorite place in the world — the mountains, where you can see the beautiful view of the sky. her way of celebrating your day is way better than any physical present.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. TARTAGLIA
just for one day, childe doesn’t want to do anything related to the fatui so he can spend time with you in peace. throughout the dinner with you and his family, the both of you sense a presence outside, excusing yourselves to take care of “business” — agents from another organization who you took down a while ago. maybe some celebrations aren’t meant to be peaceful after all.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. THOMA
thoma is friendly… too friendly. he practically invites the entire city, recommending them to bring any of their signature foods and drinks for your celebration. you told him you wanted a small party, but never mind that; he worked too hard for this. oh, yeah! a party hosted by thoma isn’t one if the hotpot game isn’t included, which is quite dreadful to say the least.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. VENTI
despite not being an experienced baker, venti attempts to bake a cake for you because someone once told him that you’re supposed to eat one on birthdays. it’s apple-flavored, his favorite! an amateur in baking, the cake doesn’t look like an actual cake — more like an apple pie. regardless, you did enjoy it. in addition, he allows you to request to have him sing a song as you eat.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. XIAO
xiao doesn’t celebrate birthdays because he doesn’t understand their concept, stating that they’re redundant. yet he still gives you a gift before going off on your journey — a butterfly emblem created from leaves. he says it’s an adepti amulet that staves off evil. so no matter where you go, the object will protect you from harm every step of the way.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. YAE MIKO
yae isn’t a big fan of celebrating such festivities because people would merely come to her for her blessings instead of using their time for other things, as their visits disrupt her leisure time. since you’re her significant other, she’ll give you special treatment (for a minute before kicking you out of the shrine). she won’t admit it, but she’s happy to see you and wishes for a fruitful year ahead.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. YOIMIYA
yoimiya is the definition of lively… and disastrous. you’re still unsure whether lighting up fireworks is a great idea because she got caught by the tenryou commission (again) for “illegal activity”. however, that doesn’t stop her from making you the best birthday present ever. as she begins to light up the fireworks, you could hear the footsteps of the soldiers trying to contain the incoming chaos.
𝄞༉‧₊˚. ZHONGLI
as old-fashioned as he is, zhongli gives you a dried glaze lily. he says that it bears the beautiful memories and prayers of the nation. afterwards, he connects it to another story of a god whose eyes fell upon the love of their life, and then a field of glaze lilies bloom. unbeknownst to you, it’s about you and him, when the two of you first met.
Welcome to another round of (hopefully) the weirdest biology lessons you'll ever receive. Essentially a shitpost, someone should take away my writing privileges. There could be better suited animals out there, I just chose from the ones I know. Some are reposts from my old blog, some are new.
Tags: nsfw in the way a national geographic documentary is, there are no graphic details but proceed at your own discretion
Wriothesley - Acinonyx jubatus (Cheetah)
Regrettably, Wriothesley doesn't have as much time to see you as he'd prefer, seeing as he spends most of his time in the fortress. As such, he can be somewhat of a passionate and at times eager lover when he gets his hands on you. He takes pride in his physique and thoroughly enjoys when you're visiting and goes down to watch him train. Better yet if you see him win a match. Once he has you alone, he wastes no time getting close, his voice low and sultry as he asks about all that has transpired since he saw you last. His hands roam along your body as you try to answer, knowing full well nothing you say makes sense, heart swelling at the look in his eyes. It's fine, he'll ask again later when you're both relaxing with a cup of tea.
Cheetahs are actually very straight-forward when it comes to reproduction. Males living in coalitions will sometimes fight for the right to mate. Females use a combination of vocal signals and urination to attract a partner, the male might also use urination to indicate his location. Once the pair meet, the male produces a series of sounds called the 'stutter-bark' which triggers female hormonal cascades and induces ovulation so the female is in prime condition for mating. Wriothesley could make a lot of people ovulate with his voice alone let's be honest.
Dehya - Orcinus orca (orca / killer whale)
You first notice that things have changed when Dehya starts inviting you along (only on jobs that are low risk, of course). Then you notice how her touch begins to change, what used to be simply grabbing your wrist to pull you back before a sumpter beast could trample you turns into a lingering hand at the small of your back or a thumb rubbing circles along the back of your hand as she doesn't let go. She's always been talkative with you, but at this point, there are so many layers to your communication that an outsider would have trouble following a conversation. Next, you realise that several in the Corps of Thirty recognise you as "The Flame-Mane's partner", something that only makes her smile and wrap an arm around your shoulder when you bring it up. "You don't seem to mind it". From there, she's in Sumeru City more often, dedicating her time there to you - especially if she can convince you to let her dress you up.
Orcas are incredibly intelligent and have a very high level of social organisation. Pods are tightly knit but can split for a few weeks to months depending on conditions. Courtship behaviour typically includes vocalisation specific to the dialect of that clan (one organisational level above pods), play-like behaviour such as breaching the surface, and non-sexual physical touch. "Coerced mating" does not seem to appear in orcas, with one observed instance of a male (with the aid of its mother) attempting to kill a female's offspring to mate with her resulting in the female severely wounding the male and thus dissuading further attempts. Orcas have also been observed to... dress up.... by placing dead fish on their heads and swimming around like that.
Venti - Sepia apama (Giant cuttlefish)
This little charmeur knows exactly how to play the mating game despite competition being fierce. Not exactly imposing, people merely scoff when he cozies up to you. Sure, he has his hands all over you and his head making a bee-line towards your lap. But he's drunk. And oddly endearing in how gently he touches you, like you're something precious, his eyes almost shining when he looks at you. Gotta remember he's a poet as well, a few of his sweet words and it's impossible to resist going home with him.
Giant cuttlefish males are very competitive and aggressive, with the largest ones being able to secure females. BUT smaller males, sometimes referred to as 'sneaker males', will wait for the larger male to be distracted and sneak past to mate. They've also been observed to change their colouring and hide their hectocotylus (think of it as a specialised penis-arm) to resemble a female and better hide.
The Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing is, unsurprisingly, a busy young lady. However, that doesn't mean there's no time for frivolities. It's just a matter of adjusting your schedules, nothing a bit of planning can't handle. She's fond of inviting you for early morning walks, preferably bringing breakfast for a brief stop at the outskirts of Liyue Harbour. Of course, you notice that she starts asking for your opinion on a multitude of topics, most curiously when you've joined her for shopping and any compliment from your lips has a faint blush dusting her cheeks. Despite how independent she is, the closer you two become, the more comfortable she gets with trusting you to lighten her load. Absolutely adores coming home to you being all domestic.
Short-snouted seahorses are extremely faithful to each other once they're a pair, even syncronising their reproductive stages to be fertile at the same time. The first time every day a pair meet, they perform a 'greeting' that typically lasts more than five minutes and consists of moving around together. Like all other seahorses, they are ovoviviparous, meaning the female has an ovipositor that she uses to deposit eggs into a pouch on the male's abdomen. The male carries the eggs until they are fully developed, at which point he goes into labour. Interestingly, a male in a secure pair is ready to receive eggs mere hours after labour without any negative health impact.
Kaeya - Pavo muticus (Green peafowl)
Kaeya is impossible. Between being quite the flirt and keeping everyone at arm's length, you well and truly have no idea what's going on. You think he always dresses up a little more nicely when he knows in advance you'll be there. You think he tenses a little less when it's your hand that brushes against his skin. You think he sounds a little more sincere when he invites you home. But that's the frightening part, you think a lot of things, but you don't know anything. Not until the day he looks a little worse for wear, makes no move to undress you after sitting down on the bed. He brings your hand to his cheek, guides your fingers to push his eyepatch off. You don't praise the beauty, instead opting to press a kiss to his eyelid. That's when he confesses to having only sought out your company and how he doesn't want to continue with things as they are. He wants more, even if it scares him.
Green peafowl sets itself apart from the more commonly known Indian peafowl by not displaying lek behaviour (a lek is a gathering of males where they 'perform' for the attention of females that roam around). In the wild, young males have been primarily observed maintaining a harem, but because of conflicting observations, it is believed that while juvenile birds can gather in a harem, older birds form monogamous pairs. While the tail of a peacock is traditionally considered an ornament for attracting females, it is now also considered "honest signalling of fitness". A longer tail makes flight more difficult, and evidence points towards investment in tail growth happening at the expense of immune function. A bit like some unhealthy things humans are prone to partake in to enhance appeal.
Xiangling - Blattella germanica (German cockroach)
It probably comes as no surprise that Xiangling likes to surprise you with treats and meals. She takes great pride in making sure you're provided for and makes certain there's never a dull moment for your tastebuds. Maybe it's a little overwhelming at first, but don't worry, she'll learn your preferences for flavour combinations quickly. But more than anything, Xiangling loves being in the kitchen with you and seeing you add your own personal touch. Sure, she has a penchant for running all over the place, but there's no place like home.
Blattella germanica males produce a sugary substance that they secrete from their back, offering it to females to keep them still long enough for copulation. This penchant for glucose led producers of pest controls to include it as bait, but as nature tends to, this has prompted a rise of glucose-aversion and a shift towards the sugary substance produced containing more complex sugars to distinguish the taste. Experimental little chefs.
The kind, thoughtful, compassionate, awkward Iudex of Fontaine is the picture of "he's a little confused, but he's got the spirit." Neuvillette has no idea what to do with himself the first time he feels his heart tighten at your smile. Unfortunately, he's not exactly subtle, various romance novels suddenly popping up around his office... He tries everything, consults Furina (not a good idea, too many sweets), the melusine (better but still not great, aquatic flowers aren't that appealing on dry land), gifts you pure spring water with a taste description matches your personality in his mind (Wriothesley begged him to just invite you for tea instead and Neuvillette should have listened). It gets especially bad endearing when he asks you to accompany him for a stroll. You're confused when he brings you out into shallow water, insisting you sit down while he proudly presents the partially submerged 'nest' so you will always have a safe place to return to.
These pufferfish have some unique habits compared to other pufferfish. To impress a female and show that she will be well taken care of, the male creates a large nest on the seafloor, making big circles and pushing the sand around to get it just right. We're not exactly sure why they make these nest... And even less why they seemingly refuse to reuse them. It's believed that females pick a male based on how 'impressive' the design is and how fine the sand within the nest is - presumably for the safety of the eggs. If I were a pufferfish and a slightly different kind of pufferfish started showing off a nest, I'd be pretty confused.
How Pantalone acts very much depends on who you are and how you behave. If you're simply a means to an end (his own release) then you can expect to be used, under threats of misfortune if you're uncooperative, and then discarded. But, if you've truly caught his attention as something worth keeping, then you can expect a well thought out, catered specifically to your tastes, display of his wealth and what he can offer you if you stick around.
Gerridae males will mount the female while they're on the water surface and thrum his legs against the surface to attract predators (the female is more likely to be eaten since she is closer to the surface), only stopping once the female stops resisting. The eurasian jay has been observed to regularly give gifts, not only right before mating, and has displayed that conscious thought goes into picking what the female will appreciate the most, with often opting for bringing her something 'new and exciting'.
If you - for unknown reasons - would want me to assign your fav (from genshin or hsr) an animal, send me an ask (❁´◡`❁)
There's also a comprehensive guide on Dottore and mating
Genshin Love Letters and Confessions - feat. Ganyu, Kokomi, Chiori, Shenhe, Jean, Sara, Ayaka, Keqing, and Hu Tao (in order)
Follow-up for my Genshin Love Letter event, in which these sweethearts sent you a love letter, but forgot to sign them. Still, you know them well enough to figure out who sent each and every one. Now, it's time to go and visit them in person. Shall we?
-Ganyu-
Your heart aches with sympathy at each written word as your eyes trail downwards. Even without a signature, you'd spent more than enough time with your half-Qilin companion to know of her... unique sleeping habits, as well as the vivid dreams that often accompanied them. Honestly, it's a miracle that she even survived this long, given how indiscriminate her choice of napping spots is.
You smile gently at the final words of her letter. As if you could ever say no to her.
Liyue Harbor was world-renowned for several different reasons, from the bustling businesses lining its streets to the gorgeous Glaze Lilies that bloomed along the edges of its landscape. Still, though, as your gaze falls onto Ganyu anxiously playing with a piece of her hair, you deduce that the city itself pales in comparison to the beauty of its inhabitants.
"Did you wait long?" You lean closer to her, making her blush from the proximity.
"Not at all, actually. I had planned to come here earlier, but... there were some last-minute issues I had to attend to." Her eyes shut for a moment, the very mention of work seemingly exhausting her. You nudge her in the direction of the nature-dense trail up ahead.
"Well, you're here now. How about we just leave all that work stuff behind for the night?" She softly exhales, letting the tension exit from her body, before agreeing.
It doesn't take long for you to notice her uncharacteristic quietness. Sure, she may act shy often around others, but with you? It was as if all of the words that yearned to escape from her lips during the day flooded out the moment she was with you at night. As her ramblings began about lazy coworkers or stressful workloads, you'd always been there, strolling by her side to listen. And yet today, you hear nothing. You shoot a glance to your side only to find her looking at the ground.
"Ganyu...? Did your dream scare you that much? You know I'd never actually hate you."
She nods pensively. "I know. Don't worry. I did ask to see you because of that, but that's not... the reason why, exactly." Your ears perk up as you silently wait for her to continue. She takes a deep, heavy breath before turning over to you. "It's just that—well, you know me. I've always felt this barrier between me and most other people, especially with my lineage. I've never... I've never known someone that I've been so scared of losing before."
Her footsteps come to a halt. Before you can question it, her hand reaches out to hold your own. As you look into her eyes, a flash of determination marches across them as she peers directly into your own.
"So that's why I want to be with you for as long as I can. Would you be willing to go out with me?" Her eyes squeeze shut and her hand, intertwined with your own, reverberates like a shivering rabbit. You clasp them gently in return.
"Of course."
-Kokomi-
As you slowly push the door to Kokomi's secret hideout open, her words come rushing back through your head. "I feel at ease with you around, and I know I can let my guard down and not stress about social expectations." Seeing her sleeping form slouched on top of her messy desk, you believe every word.
"Wake up, sleepyhead." You gently tousle her hair, earning a groggy whine from her in response. She stirs and looks up at you with a blank expression, processing your arrival, before snapping awake.
"Oh! I'm sorry. I'm the one that called you here, yet here I am nodding off." She throws in a nervous giggle before falling silent, playing with the ends of her sleeves. "So, you read it...right?" As she peers up at you with timid eyes, her expression brings to mind the image of a scared bunny. The thought—along with her sincerity—brings a smile to your face.
As much as you feel sympathetic to her fears... admittedly, this is far too perfect of an opportunity to tease her; besides, hearing those words from her lips would be much nicer than just reading a piece of paper. And so, you look down at her with a grin.
"Read what, exactly?" A shocked look—followed shortly by a glaring, blushing one—blanketed her face.
"Are you really going to make me say it out loud? It's too embarrassing..." She hesitates to bite the bait you laid out, yet you're not ready to give up just yet. Tauntingly, you lean in closer.
"Come on now, Kokomi. You're a master strategist, and you're telling me you didn't see this coming?" At this, her eyes widen and her hands move to cover her face. For several moments, no words are exchanged between the two of you—you patiently waiting for her to give in and her seemingly incapable of doing so. At least, that's what you think at first. But then slowly but surely, a tiny, muffled voice cracks through her shielding hands.
"...I like you..."
You pat her on the top of the head.
"I like you too, silly."
-Chiori-
A flash of rosy red coats your cheeks as you digest her words. When you saw that you'd received a letter, you couldn't possibly have imagined just how bold of one it would be. Still, though, you can't say you're too surprised by the idea that Chiori would write something like this; it's not like her public image came out of thin air.
Now that the weight of what you're holding is starting to sink in, oddly enough, you feel a sense of relief wash over you. Maybe it's just because she took on the hard work of confessing first, or maybe it's the way she hardly even considers the possibility that you'd reject her (good observation skills on her part). Or maybe it's just the fact that you finally get to know that your crush likes you back. Regardless of which one it is, she deserves to hear your own feelings.
"Chiori? Are you still working?" As you step onto the floors of the esteemed Chioriya Boutique, a whiff of her signature perfume alerts you to her presence. With a loud groan, she gets up and walks over to where you stand.
"Finally, you're here. Perfect timing actually; I didn't have time for lunch, so I'm rather hungry. So, tell me, what are your thoughts on that bakery I mentioned?" Her words rush out of her mouth so fast that you stumble over your own.
"Hey, wait! Aren't we going to talk about... you know... everything else you said in the letter?"
For a brief while, confusion scatters across her expression. Your stomach starts to feel queasy in anticipation, wondering what she'll have to say next. Despite how frequently she spoke her mind, its inner workings still remain a bit of an enigma to you. And then, at last, she continues.
"What is there to talk about? We like each other, and now we're both on the same page, so what's the issue?" Her words carry a strong, bulldozing attitude, as they always seem to. Yet, a slight blush envelops her face. You relax a little at the sight. Even the most confident of people can still get embarrassed, it turns out. You laugh a little, the action causing her to frown.
"Hey! What's so funny?" You shoot her a giddy smile in an attempt to reassure her.
"It's just nice seeing you be the one getting flustered for once, y'know?"
With that remark, her redness only increases more and more, until she looks like a bomb about to explode. She clicks her tongue at you before jutting her hand out to yank your wrist, dragging you outside into the city's streets towards the aforementioned shop.
You have a funny feeling that your life's about to get much, much more eventful now that she's claimed you as her own.
-Shenhe-
"I promise that I'll keep you safe from any dangers that dare threaten you while I'm around."
Reading the letter's final line brought you back to the first time you had met Shenhe. While you had been enjoying the scenery of the Liyue mountains, you'd unfortunately gotten lost and wound up in hostile Fatui territory. The situation rapidly went from bad to worse when they'd falsely assumed you were a spy or something... Really, if she hadn't shown up and rescued you, you're not sure what would've become of you that day. But there's no need to worry about that anymore; if anything, maybe it was good luck that happened. After all, it gave you the chance to see her in a positive light. Nothing like the scary rumors passed around back home.
It didn't take long before you grew fond of her and actively started to seek her out, always bringing along whatever gifts you could find. Thankfully, her unique taste in food meant you'd often spot favorite plants of hers along the way, so it didn't take much effort. Still, she always seemed so surprised by the presents. It made you wonder how many... or how few, you should say, that she'd received beforehand.
All that to say, you'd long since grown aware of her loneliness, of her unfamiliarity with human social customs, and how it's contrasted by her deep desire for connection. And you knew that you never, ever wanted her to be alone like that again.
As you drew near to her home out in the mountains, you breathed in the fragrant air. Looks like she's already gotten started on one of those herbal soups she's so fond of. Admittedly, you found them to be... a bit too unique for your tastes at first. Now, though, your taste buds have grown accustomed to them, to the point where you actually have started to crave those flavors... or maybe it's just that you associate them with her bright, expectant eyes eagerly watching you try out her favorite recipes, along with her subtle yet warm smile when you tell her you enjoyed them.
Despite not knocking on her front door yet, it was hurriedly thrust open by Shenhe, who was now standing in front of you. It's a rather endearing quirk stemming from her superior senses that you've noticed ever since you started coming over—the way she'd rush over to you so fast, yet pretend to act nonchalant when you met face-to-face.
"Oh, you're here. Dinner's almost ready." She turns to walk toward her kitchen, but before she can make it, you reach out your arms to latch onto her. You bury yourself deeper into her backside and let your emotions seep out of your body and soak into her skin. A distinct sound of her breath hitching makes its way into your ears. You clear your throat.
"I promise, I'll stay with you forever and ever, Shenhe."
Her body relaxes into you as she reaches her hands up to cover your own. Even in the silence, you can feel the weight of her doubts being lifted off of her shoulders and dissipating into the air and clouds. If her worries ever do return, though, it'll be okay. You'll be right by her side to dispel them as many times as it takes.
-Jean-
From the moment you walked into the Knights of Favonius Headquarters, hushed murmurs and barely held-back giggles made their way into your ears. Seriously, what is up with everyone today? They can't possibly know about Jean's letter to you... right? Right? But then again, knowing her weird ideas about responsibilities and burdens, you're not so sure that she would've confessed to you without an outside push. You sigh before opening her office door.
"Jean?" You take in the strange view in front of you. She's sat in her usual spot, yet her typical orchestra of carefully organized papers is mysteriously missing. Looking at her, you notice that her hands are abnormally empty and resting—or shaking, more so—on her thighs. Realization hits you. "Wait, are you not working on anything?"
A flash of panic stirs through her as she rushes to explain herself. "It's not that I don't want to work, it's just—oh, how do I say this..." She fake coughs, attempting to regain composure. "The others may have caught wind of the letter I wrote you and, well, by the time I got back..." She gestures to her vacant desk space.
Ah, so that explains the weird energy of this place. Not to mention the wink Lisa threw you when she'd spotted you coming over here (then again, that may have just been her being her normal self). An awkward air fills the space between you two, as blushes rise to both of your faces. You decide eventually to break it, albeit with much embarrassment.
"So, uh, how long are they planning on holding your precious papers hostage for?"
She sighs and looks longingly at the door. "They said that I'm not allowed to work for the rest of the day. The only reason they didn't kick me out entirely was so you'd be able to find me faster."
You laugh at the images coming to mind of how that whole scenario must've went down. Even without being there, you can still perfectly hear Jean's complaining and failed attempts to argue ringing in your head as if you were. With a grin, you walk over to her side.
"Well then, let's make the most of this free time together." You grab her hand in yours as she looks up at you pensively.
"Does this mean you accept my confession?"
You press your lips into the top of her overheating head, a little blessing that you hope may bring her peace of mind. "Of course I do."
-Sara-
The miniature clock on your wrist glares tauntingly at you as you sprint towards your destination. 5:10 p.m. You didn't normally show up to your mandatory training with Sara this late, honest. It's just that work ran a bit longer than expected. That's all (and definitely not because you got distracted by a food vendor). Still, your muscles are already tensing at the scolding you know she's about to bombard you with.
It's odd, really. You're not even a part of the Tenryou Commission—or any job that requires physical training, for that matter. Yet all the same, Sara had abruptly waltzed into your life and demanded that you begin training with her. Apparently, it was something about you "needing to be able to defend yourself when she's not around" or whatever other weird things she'd bark at you when you slacked off or expressed any complaints.
Once you finally made it to your designated spot, you began to slow down, panting like a dog in summer's heat. You weren't given any chance to relax, though, as a stern voice pierced into your skin.
"You're late." Looking up timidly, her glare and harsh scowl came into view. Normally her reprimanding was subtler and layered with drawn-out speeches and explanations, but not today. She knew that both of you were already well aware of your error.
"I know, I'm sorry. Work just ran late and—"
"I don't want to hear it." She groans while looking you up and down. "Looks like I was right to make this decision after all."
You pause in confusion. "What decision?"
"This training isn't working out the way I thought it would. I had expected you to treat your safety as a top priority and give it your all, but clearly that's not happening. You're still much too weak for my liking." The urge to argue with her burned at your throat, yet you bit it back, just barely allowing her to continue speaking. Still, if she wanted to give up on training you, she could've just said so.
"So, in order to keep you as safe as possible, we will remain at each other's side every day. That way, I'll be able to protect you and ensure that you're never late to a training session again."
An empty silence lingers for several seconds as you process her words.
"So... like dating?"
Her face goes blank, like she's a broken machine failing to register commands. "What? No, we're just going to move in together and be with each other each day. That's perfectly normal."
You have to forcefully wrangle your facial expression under control at the absurdity of her obliviousness. The worst part is that you know she's completely serious. Before meeting her, you likely never would've believed anyone could be this unintentionally obtuse, but... well, here you two are.
Well, whatever. Maybe as time goes by, she'll begin to realize how awfully romantic your future living situation really is, or the meaning behind her constant blushing as your skin bumps into one another during practice. Until then, you'll happily remain by her side for as long as her confused heart demands.
-Ayaka-
Sakura bloom tea.
The sweet, fragrant aroma wafts all around you, originating from the twin teacups you and Ayaka are sharing. For some reason, she's begun to offer this kind exclusively during your visits. The cause of her actions eludes you, yet based on her attentive looks she throws your way each time the cup draws towards your lips, perhaps it holds more meaning than simple kindness. Today, the flavor is especially strong.
"Thank you for being willing to come over on such short notice. It really means a lot to me." Her voice peters out a little at the end of her sentence, a tranquility exuding from her form.
"Of course. It sounded like you had a lot to say, so I couldn't just ignore you."
She presses her cup back down onto the flat surface. "Yes, I did—if you're alright with hearing me out." You nod affirmatively and watch as her lungs fill up with air and determination, before exhaling. Her eyes bore into yours, a newfound intensity brimming within them.
"I'm well aware that many outsiders view me as extremely fortunate for my position in the Kamisato Clan. I can't say they're entirely wrong, but... they don't see the extent that it affects my entire life. They don't have to sit and listen to others converse with each other so happily and carefree, only to switch to formalities the moment I come over. They didn't have to watch the other children play outside together, only to be rushed over to another lesson on mannerisms. This position is a blessing, yes, but it's also a prison." Despite her somberness, a gentle smile stretches her lips from each side.
"You, though... When I'm with you, I feel free of those shackles. You treat me like a friend, like I'm more than just a person with a grand title."
All of a sudden, she disrupts her own speech. The once-silent room around her becomes filled with jarring thumps and thuds as she gets up from her seated position and strides over to you, slamming herself down by your side. You're about to open your mouth and question her, when her lips press themselves into yours. It's a bit harsh at first, but soon melts into a more timid softness.
She eventually pulls away, but only slightly. With a whisper, she speaks again.
"Can we be more than friends?"
Before long, the tastes of your pair of sakura bloom teas meet and become one once again. A simple, wordless answer, yet somehow, it communicates more than anything else you two could say to each other.
-Keqing-
Most of the time at work, Keqing was a permanent, thundering, and pervasive force throughout your day. Whether it was to pester you over some work with a tight deadline or to bring you little treats from the break room—the ones she claims she just happened to grab too many of—her presence was a permanent fixture in your daily life. And yet, today, she was nowhere to be found.
"Keqing? She said that she's in a meeting right now, I think."
"Oh, Keqing offered to go out and grab some office supplies. She's not back yet."
Over and over, time and time again, your questions got those same sorts of replies. Strange, since this has never happened before in your long time of being coworkers. You bite your lip and ponder. There's no way you're about to go home and leave her feelings unanswered. And so, you settle yourself into the seat at her desk and wait.
It isn't until nightfall that she returns. When she walks in, she nearly doubles over from the fright of seeing your shadowy form and shrieks violently.
"Don't scare me like that! Why are you here anyway? You're supposed to be home by now." You push yourself out of the seat.
"I wouldn't have to be if a certain someone hadn't been running around all day. You're the one that told me not to procrastinate telling you my feelings." At the mention of her letter, she stiffens and slowly deflates like a balloon. Her eyes drift to the side, far away from you.
"...I already told you not to respond. I know you don't like me like that anyway, so don't bother." With that, she turns away and starts to move her hand over the door handle. But before she can actually use it, you reach out to her.
"Keqing, wait."
You gently rest your hand on her shoulder, making her breath hitch. You continue to speak.
"I don't know what's making you think I don't like you, but I do. I really do."
After a few moments of silence, she slowly turns to face you. With a flash of concern, you notice two trails of tears making their way down her cheeks. Her lip is stained with trace amounts of blood, likely from biting it so hard—a nervous habit of hers. She locks eyes with you.
"Do you actually mean that?"
You cup her face with both hands. As much as you try to brush off the tears, more and more seem to replace them.
"Yes, I promise. And I'll prove it to you, no matter how long it takes."
-Hu Tao-
You've showered countless times. You've furiously scrubbed at each patch of skin you could reach. You even grabbed a wad of tape and started pressing and peeling it all over, but to no avail. The glitter enclosed in that stupid letter is still stuck to you like neon glue, regardless of how much effort you put into making it not so.
You had to get revenge.
Up ahead, Hu Tao is busy taking care of some funeral parlor work. Seeing her like this, you'd think she's an innocent, hardworking businesswoman, but you know the truth. You're literal walking proof of her more playful side and of just how cruel of a prankster she could be. It's alright, though; soon, she'll look exactly like you.
Seems like she's finally taking notice of your arrival. As she spins around to face you, a wide, bright-eyed grin makes its way onto her face.
"Hey there, looks like you received my present. Did you like it?" Her eyes narrow mischievously, probably hoping for an entertaining reaction out of you. You, though, simply smile back.
"I sure did. So much, in fact, that I got you this."
Her joyful expression falters after you speak. "Wait, what do you—"
A stream of bright, colorful rainbow glitter interrupts her words as it splashes onto her, making her yelp. You made sure to aim it for the exact same spots that her gift hit you. For a little while, she fails to even react, but soon after she quickly melts into a puddle of booming laughter. So much so that, by the time she's done cracking up, there's a well of tears stuck in her eyes. A high-pitched exhale escapes her throat as she meets your gaze.
"Now see, this is why I like you so much. You're always so fun to be around." She leans closer to you. "Say, how about you go out with me?"
You furrow your brows at her.
"Is this another one of your pranks?" She giggles a little, before making a solemn expression you've only ever seen her wear a handful of times. It's one exclusively saved for the most serious of moments with her, the kinds that leave no room for jokes or lighthearted quips.
"No, I really mean it. I like you. So, what do you say?" She presses herself even closer, talking in a faint, melodic tone. Her eyes watch you expectantly, as if she already knows what answer you'll give. And you know it too.
"Yes, I'll go out with you."
Her face beams with gleeful delight and quickly, she grabs you for a tight hug. Wait...
"Stop rubbing the glitter off on me!"
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Author's note: Good lord was this a long one, easily my longest post to date. Apologies for any mistakes, there ain't no way I didn't mess up somewhere in this 4.1k words, long as hell mess T-T still, I hope y'all enjoyed it <3
Taglist: @cmiru final post for the Love Letter event!!!! Thank you (and others, you know who you are mwa) for the support. It really means a lot to me :D
