#ler childe

[chubbybunyu]

Counter attack @rand0m-s1nner!! I hired Childe to pay you back for the ear tickles~✨️😌

Though he seems more than happy to not just stay at the ears...

No text version under the cut!♡

@tickleartfight

[eliasiis]

spar with me

pairing : established chixiao

word count : 1.4k

so you know how you're meant to be writing a fic centered around a certain thing but you get too distracted writing your poor little meow meows being gay to get on with that? yeah

"Xiaooo!"

The Yaksha in question appears in a burst of power tinted with teal. A frown pulls at his lips when he sees the lack of danger Childe seems to be in, yet he's not entirely sure what else he'd expected. Of course Childe wanted to waste his time. What else does that dumb Fatui have to do?

"Oh, there you are!" Childe reaches to lay his hand on Xiao's shoulder, but the shorter backs away before he gets to fully raise his hand. Childe, of course, doesn't take it personally and returns his hand back to it's place on his hip. Sure, it's settled now that they're... doing something that can maybe be referred loosely to as 'dating', but Childe knows how sensitive Xiao can be to unexpected contact.

"Are you free, by any chance?" Xiao begins to respond with a resounding "No," but Childe cuts him off before he can do so. "If so, I need to practice with my polearm today! Care to join me?"

The ginger looks at Xiao for a moment, just to study his features. His expression seems uncertain and his arms are drawn tight to his chest, crossed and closing himself off to Childe. He prepares himself for the strong decline he's about to receive and starts thinking about other ways he can persuade Xiao into going along with him.

Mm... He's already made plenty of almond tofu, enough to last Xiao a life-time, but he feels like that approach might be getting old. Sure, bribery is always a good way to get what you want, but Childe wants to do something fun next time. Maybe he could-

"Fine. But I won't stay long."

Childe resists the urge to grab Xiao and twirl him in the air. He thinks this might be the first ever time Xiao's agreed to do something with him without hours of persuasion!

"Ah! Has my charm finally gotten to you, Xiao?"

"Don't push it. Let's go."

... ◇ 》

Childe wipes the sweat off of his brow and drops his polearm.

"Alright, alright! Let's... Hah... Wrap this up for today." He says. He rests with his hands on his knees, panting loud enough to disturb the stray cats in the field into leaving. He falls back, laying on the cool, refreshing grass with an arm over his eyes to block the sun.

But he never hears the 'whoosh' of Xiao teleporting away. Instead, he hears the grass next to him rustle for a moment before it goes quiet.

Cracking an eye open, he sees that Xiao is sitting beside him. Leaning back on his arms, his golden eyes stare into Childe's for a moment before he turns his gaze to the sight in front of him. If Childe didn't know better, he'd say that Xiao is blushing a little bit. If Childe had known all it took to make Xiao blush was eye contact, he would've made use of that a while ago.

"Soo," Childe grins, sitting up as well. "How'd I do, boss?"

Xiao doesn't even turn to look at him. "I continue to tell you that you cannot brute force your way into every fight, but you continue to do so anyway."

"Hey, it works for me-!"

"Did I say I was done talking? You need to think during battle no matter how hard that may be for you. However... You did seem a little distracted this time around, which is idiotic." During those last words, Childe swears Xiao's eyes shine with an almost teasing glint.

He knows what Xiao means by 'distracted.' He knows that Xiao noticed he'd been too distracted admiring the graceful way Xiao moved to focus entirely on fighting, and he's teasing him for it.

"You-! Now who told you you're allowed to do that?" He reaches for Xiao's arm, maybe just to give him a light smack for making fun of him, but his wrist is caught in Xiao's iron grip. He doesn't let go.

"I fail to see what it is you think I'm doing."

What a bastard! Grinning, Childe wrestles his arm out of Xiao's grip and pushes him by the chest into laying down. For a moment, Xiao attempts to shove Childe himself, but he also fails to see that Childe can be just as nimble as himself and is quickly settled between Xiao's legs with both his wrists pinned beside his head.

The Yaksha squints and gives a guttural growl, but Childe doesn't miss the subtle upward twitch of his lips. "What are you trying to prove here?"

Childe chuckles and leans in. He can almost feel Xiao's breath on his own lips. "I just wanted to make sure you know you shouldn't tease me."

The closeness makes the both of them flush, but neither comments on it.

After a beat, Childe is about to pull away, but Xiao, sweet, wonderful, perfect Xiao kisses him. The sudden feeling makes butterflies and what feels like exploding sunshine burst in Childe's stomach and he smiles into the kiss.

He releases Xiao's wrists and drags his hands lower to his waist and he finds that his hands fit his small waist perfectly.

Xiao's lips are dry, but not chapped- He's not even sure of the state of his own, but he can't say he cares. Not when Xiao's arms are snaking around his neck and his lips are parting, yet painfully slowly-

"Ah! D-Don't-"

Suddenly, they've parted. Childe doesn't have time to mourn the loss of the kiss because he's too busy scanning over Xiao's body, trying to understand what could've caused that reaction. "Oh, love, did I hurt you? What happened? I'm so sorry, oh-"

But Xiao's smiling. It's a beautiful thing. His peachy lips are parted in a wide, wobbling grin and unnaturally pointed canines shine at Childe, which, wow. His own smaller, gloved hand rests atop Childe's, idle on his waist.

Wait...

Oh.

Oh.

"You're ticklish!"

"No, Childe. Do not-"

Childe pins Xiao to the ground again, but with different intentions this time. Before Xiao can protest, Childe's nimble fingers are already gliding up and down his side. The thin shirt he wears does nothing to protect him from the electric sensation, yet he bites his lip and hides his face in his shoulder anyway.

"Oh, come on love, don't do that!" Without warning, Childe digs his fingers into Xiao's poor stomach. He vibrates his fingers just slightly and Xiao squeals.

The dam has broken, and there is no repairing it. Adorable, poorly held back giggles fall from Xiao's lips and oh, Childe thinks he might be in love. His hand falls from it's place pinning Xiao to join his other hand in massaging his fingers into Xiao's stomach.

"A-aha- Stop!! Nnh- I'm... Nohot- Ahh..!!" He really does try to hold it back, but bouncy, high-pitched squeals and giggles fall from his lips like a river. He pushes at Childe's hands with his own, but he finds that he's already been too weakened for that to mean anything.

"Don't tell me... Were you about to say you're not ticklish?" The wolfish grin plastered to the Harbinger's face makes Xiao want to throw him out a window. "You wouldn't lie to me like that, would you Xiao?"

Childe's teasing is punctuated by squeezes to the grooves of Xiao's hips, followed by an unbearable scribbling up his sides to his ribs.

Xiao arches his back, but this just sends him further into Childe's hands and Archons, he needs this to stop. His arms feel like jelly and his face must be flushed and his hips turn and twist with every flutter of Childe's tickling fingers and he just cannot take this, he swears it.

Childe's fingers scribble in the spaces between his ribs and he shrieks. "Noohoho! I-I cahahan't-!! Ah! Stohop, I cahan't take ihit-"

"Oh, really?" Childe leans closer to Xiao and stills his hands. His rests them on his waist, but he makes sure to keep his thumbs lightly gliding over the surface, just to keep him on his toes. "Liyue's all-mighty Yaksha? Tough, resilient Xiao? Darling, you can't take a little tickling?"

Still involuntarily grinning, Xiao tries his very best to block off the remaining giggles while he pushes Childe's stupid face away from him.

He fails, though. Childe's damn hands are still tickling him and he hates this, really. He does.

"I just want to let you know you've had free movement for a while." Childe presses a gentle, soft kiss to Xiao's cheek. It doesn't match his sadistic tone of voice. "You could've moved at any time. You like this, don't you?"

Xiao doesn't move. He just glares. Any effect it might have had dissipates under his precious grin.

"Good to know! Anyways, let's continue-"

"Do not!"

[itshouldvebeenmorax]

tartali headcanons (tickling)

1. who would win in a tickle fight?

-definitely childe. he's got a lot more skill when it comes to tickling and he's also not very ticklish, all you can get out of him is a squirm at best. zhongli on the other hand is ticklish af. a slight poke on one side would be enough to make him collapse and laugh.

2. what’s their death spot?

-childe doesn't really have a sensitive spot, at best if you really want to tickle him you should opt for a hickey on the back of the neck. instead, for zhongli it is practically the entire ribcage. from the hips to the stomach, from the tummy to the armpits. the inner thigh and the back of knee are also very good, but if you really want to destroy him, go for the hips or ribs.

3. how did they find out they were ticklish?

-zhongli didn’t know he was so ticklish, until he met childe and hu tao. the first time he was tickled was when childe accidentally squeezed his side with his hand, causing zhongli to squirm. the conversation was like: "zhongli? was that a giggle?" so childe started to tickle him and he found out that zhongli was ticklish asf. childe instead knew that his neck could be a little sensitive, but not excessively.

4. are they ashamed of being ticklish?

-i wouldn't say that childe is ashamed of it, in fact he finds it quite normal. zhongli on the other hand, is quite embarrassed that the mighty morax could have a silly and childish weakness like this. in fact, many people never expected him to be ticklish.

5. which role do they interpret? (lee/ler)

-well i guess it's pretty obvious...childe is definitely a ler, he loves tickling zhongli and listening to his wonderful laugh which often reaches a much higher pitch than normal. zhongli on the other hand is the poor lee of the situation, he is extremely vulnerable.

6. how often do they get into a tickle fight?

-VEEEEERY often, most of the time, childe tickles zhongli because maybe he sees him in a bad mood. when childe tickles him, zhongli doesn't really ask him to stop, because deep down he likes it.

[italeean]

The perfect revenge

The poor Aether is in big, big trouble. Since Kaeya has discovered his ticklishness, he won't leave him alone for a second! Just when he thinks he's never gonna survive the situation, an unexpected ally makes his entrance, offering him the perfect solution

NOTE: Omg this is my first ask ahskosnsksj!!! I'm actually all around the place right now, but don't worry anon, I've triple-checked it to make sure there weren't any awful mistakes🌸 Also sorry if it took me long but I needed to do some research about Childe because I haven't met him in the game. I really hope I represented nicely his personality and that you like my fic. Grazie mille ancora e abbi cura di te (thank you so much again and take care) 💚🤍❤️

DISCLAIMER: This is a tickle fic, if it's not to your taste I don't suggest you read it

Monday

“Hey Aether, could you do me a favor?” Kaeya asked. “Oh, sorry but I’m a bit busy right now” Aether answered. “Are you really, absolutely sure you don’t have even a little time for me?” retried the knight, wiggling his fingers this time.

“Welp! Ah- umm... o-okay what do you need?” the blonde caved in with a blushing face.

Tuesday

Aether was chilling on the edge of Starsnatch Cliff. A light breeze through his hair. Perfectly quiet and peacef-

“WAAAAHHH hahahahhahahahahaha whoho’s that?!” half-exclaimed the traveler giggling when he felt his sides and tummy poked from behind.

“Hahahaha you should really be more careful, going around leaving your weak spots so open...”

“Ka-kaeya?! Why...?” 

“Because when I see a chance, I take it, whether it’s about battle or teasing a certain ticklish one”

Wednesday

“Oi traveler, could you pick me a book on top of that shelf? The title is-” “NO! YOU’RE TALLER THAN ME, WHY SHOULD I?” the yellow-eyed guy sounded really distressed.

“Is there some other reason why you don’t want to help me?” inquired Kaeya knowingly. “I-i-i don’t wanna... j-just because” stuttered Aether.

“Ooooohhh, I see. you don’t want to put your arms up because you’re scared I’ll tickle you... well, that’s too bad, because I’m gonna punish you for not helping me! Come here!” the knight never sounded so ominous.

“No... nonono p-plehehase whahahAHAHAHAHAHAHIHIHIT”

This went on the whole week. It’s not that Aether actually disliked being tickled, but the constant teasing and this whole ‘never feeling safe’ thing made him a bundle of nerves!

This is why he decided to avoid Kaeya like the plague. He was going around Mondstadt, when he felt a presence behind him. Seeing no one behind him, he didn’t think much of it, but when the sensation didn’t go away he began to feel really tense.

‘Okay... calm down. I just need to leave quickly. All I gotta do is...’

“FOUND YOU!”

“WAAAAAAHH NOHOHOHO WAIT KA- oh, it’s you Childe.

“That’s a nice way to greet a friend, rather... unique. Am I that scary?” asked jokingly the Fatui harbinger. “No, not at all! I mean... you’re very strong, so that makes you a bit scary, but still...! I just thought you were someone else.” replied Aether honestly. “Who on Earth is making you that scared? Is someone threatening you? Are they strong? Just give me the name an-” “Oh Anemo, no! Well, the thing is...”

“Ah, that makes sense. Kaeya found out that you’re the most ticklish person alive and you’re never safe now.” said Childe after the shorter guy, who for the record was so red that he seemed about to explode, finished telling him what had been happening for the whole week.

“But why don’t you do something about him?” asked the orange-haired boy. “Like what?” Aether was half-confused and half-interested. “Give him a taste of his own medicine” grinned Childe. “I can’t! He’s much stronger than me... and if he isn’t tic- umm... sensitive, I’m more than dead.” the poor guy felt hopeless.

On the other hand, his friend was already motivated to help him, but when he heard the word ‘stronger’, he went on full-combat mode. “Okay, it seems quite the tough challenge, but I’ll help you! Here’s the plan...”

(timeskip)

“Hi Kaeya, do you want to spar?” “Hello to you too, Aether. Do I want to what?” “You know, I think I could use some training without weapons or elemental powers, just to be prepared if some enemy has an artifact able to annihilate those things” answered the blonde. “That’s actually a good idea. Meet me in half an hour in the courtyard.” Kaeya was actually happy to help his friend, but maybe he also saw a certain opportunity

After meeting in the established place, the two of them didn’t waste any time. They immediately got into their fighting stance and began training.

The fight didn’t last long, but it wasn’t too short either. However, the thing that didn’t change was Aether being pinned down on the ground, at the mercy of a certain knight who appeared too happy about it.

“Do you surrender now?” asked the grey-eyed guy. “No, I still have an ace up my sleeve... NOW!” Kaeya couldn’t register what was going on, when he was lifted up and tackled on the ground with his arms above his head. Struggling was useless.

“What...? Childe?! What do you think you’re doing? Let me go now!” barked the knight. “Yeah... not gonna happen. You see, someone told me you wouldn’t leave them alone after some kind of discovery. Now I’m helping them with their own discovery, and if they get a positive result... some revenge, too.” the blue-eyed’s words sounded both teasing and scary at the same time.

Kaeya noticed Aether approaching him and started struggling again, obtaining no different outcome. The traveler started fluttering his fingers over his neck and ears, and it surprisingly took all Kaeya’s might to not scrunch his shoulders and become a puddle of giggles. That teasing, delicate touch was like hell!

“I think our opponent is too mighty for such a sweet approach to break him. We should change our tactics.” declared Childe, who then proceeded to pin the knight’ hands with his knees, lift up his shirt and go straight for the kill, squeezing mercilessly his sides. 

“Hahahahahahahahahaha whahait nahahahahahhahahaha” the now-victim couldn’t fight the urge to laugh this time. “We got him! Now it’s your time to shine, don’t you want to tease him? Go on!”

Aether was getting flustered at the mere thought of teasing someone, but he also recognized the once-in a lifetime chance he had, so he put himself together and began scribbling all over Kaeya’s tummy. “Coochie coochie coo... oh Anemo! I’m not the only ticklish one here!” teased the blonde, blushing a bit. The mighty knight, on the other hand was already beet red.

‘They’re so cute! I must have been a saint for deserving such a good thing...’ was the only thing going on Childe’s mind. Well... maybe not the only one...

“Oi, shall we count his ribs? You take this side and I’ll take the other.” “Nohohohohoho bahahahahahad idea! Dohohohohohon’t” “Don’t whaaat?” the one who asked that was surprisingly Aether. “Cohount the rihihihihibs hahahah- no! Wahahahahaahahahhahahihihit” the taller one never felt an urge to kick himself like that before. How could someone fall for such a foolish trap?

“Wow! You’re getting the hang of it. I don’t think I’d ever like to be in this guy’s position... but still! Let’s begin. And if you lose count, tell me. We’ll start over together, did you hear that, giggles? You better stay still, or else” the orange-haired one was actually merciless.

“One... two... three...” they began slowly counting, making sure to poke and accurately pinch every bone and thoroughly dig into every single space in the most ticklish way. “Hahahahahahahhahahahahhaha yohohohouhuhu ahahahahahreheheh meehehehehehahahahahn” said the knight, whose laughter went up an octave.

‘I’ll show you mean...’ thought Aether. And he could afford it, right? After that ‘awful’ week this was the bare minimum. So, he decided to be really mean and, when they were both at the 10th rib, he dared to say “Childeee, I lost count” 

“Lihihiihihihhiiahahahahahr hahahahahahahaha nahahahahhaha” Kaeya knew this wasn’t true, but he couldn’t really do anything at the moment. In fact, the blue-eyed one provided to remind him of that detail “Shush! If he says so, it must be true. It’s not like he’s seeking revenge or anything, he has no reason to lie.” And with that, the knight’s torment began all over again. And what’s more, they even made him count!

“... tweheheheheehhenty fohohohohouhur stahahahahahp” the blue-haired guy was pleading. “Oi traveler, stop for a second, I want to try something”. When Aether obliged, Childe started scribbling all over Kaeya’s triceps, eliciting the cutest giggles from him.

“Hehehehehehehehe nahahahahah” oviously Kaeya’s requests fell upon deaf ears and Childe told the blonde to get his hips. Luckily, they weren’t that ticklish, so his laughter didn’t change much. “Hehehehehheheh cohohohomehhe ohohon yohoho’ve had yohour fuhuhu- nahahahaha nohohot thehehehre” the poor boy was interrupted when he felt his thighs and knees scribbled, scratched, poked and squeezed. Aether was really cruel, alternating between two spot and many different techniques. Everything while the orange-haired one was still walking a path down his arms, never reaching the armpits but getting closer every time, and giving his neck and ears a quick scribble every once in a while.

But when the squirming increased all of a sudden, the two of them knew that they had definitely won. Aether was unlacing Kaeya’s shoes, and the look he saw on his face was priceless. Absolutely terrified, but... kind of eager, maybe?

Still, there was no time to waste. The blonde began wiggling his fingers right where he knew his ‘ex-torturer’ could see them, and then proceeded lowering them more and more... and more... and more...

until they found a pair of squirming soles all ready to be tickled.

“HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA NAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH CHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHNGEHEHEHEHEH SPOHOHOHOHOHOT” if he hadn’t been already lying down, the blue-haired guy would have been on his knees right now, also because the other teasing devil started tickling his underarms, another really bad spot.

“NAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH THIHIHIHIHIS IHIHIHIHIHIS TOHOHOHOOHOHORTUHUHUREHEHEHEH AHAHAHAHAHAHA” the knight was rapidly crumbling, tears forming on the corner of his eyes. “Tickle tickle... this is what you deserve for teasing a cutie like him that much” replied Childe.

When they both thought this couldn’t get any better, the yellow-eyed boy had the brilliant idea of going for the cute little toes currently at his mercy. Kaeya’s laughter went up an octave... or six.

“NAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH *hiccup* HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH *hic* IHIHIHIHIHI CAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAN’T *hic*” “You can and you will... coochie coochie coo... hehehe” answered Aether, surprisingly bold and cheeky (still cute though), now that he was on the other side.

“What, kinght? Can’t take what you dish out?” provoked Childe, switching from scribbling to digging into the underarms with a purpose.

“HAHAHAHAAH IHIHIHI GIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIVEHEHEHEHEHEHE STAHAHAHAHAHAHAHP” Kaeya couldn’t really handle it anymore.

His friends immediately stopped and got actually a bit worried since they had never seen the proud knight give up. “U-ummm... did we g-go too far?” the old Aether was officially back. “Nah, not really, you stopped at the right time.” Even Kaeya himself found it a little bit fair that the traveler could get his revenge (only a little bit). Did he have to be so mean, though?

“Aaawww... come here you” exclaimed Childe wrapping him up in a big hug, that Aether immediately joined, both of them knowing it would make the knight even more flustered.

After a while, the evil tickle team got up and Childe said “Shall we go say ‘hi’ to Diluc and get something to drink? Who arrives last to the tavern is buying!” 

Hearing that, Aether followed the orange-haired one’s example and sprinted off, leaving Kaeya, who was still putting on his shoes, behind. In the end, they arrived at the same time more or less, so Childe decided to pay for his friends, too.

“I’ll get you both back for this, by the way” declared the grey-eyed guy. “And we’ll get you back ten times worse, I’d be careful if I were you” replied Childe with a wink, making Kaeya and Aether blush.

When the Fatui harbinger got up to pay, the knight whispered into the traveler’s ear “I’ll spare you if you help me get him.”

Aether knew it was a lie, but he didn’t mind this kind of game they got into.

One thing was certain, though. The. Game. Was. On.

[eliasiis]

don't go

word count : 1k

for @italeean

first of all. i need everyone to understand what a BITCH this was to post. like..... i posted it last night and then it just. poof. disappeared for everyone but me. i tried copying the link and it tumblr said it didn't exist. so here it is again! except posted off my laptop this time.

"Noooo!! Big brother, don't go!!" Teucer clings to Childe's leg.

"I'm sorry, Teucer, but I have to get back to work," Childe ruffles his little brother's hair. Watching those big eyes squeeze shut, overflowing with tears- He can't resist it. It's the only thing that can really tug at his heart anymore.

He pats Teucer's head and goes down on his knee to be eye-to-eye with him. "You can be a big boy and wait for me to come back, right? I promise I'll be back soon."

It's late at night. The others had known he was leaving today, of course, it wasn't a secret. But when everyone else had fallen asleep, Teucer had stayed up. He wanted to make sure that he could make every minute with his big brother home count.

But even so, Childe still finds himself near the door with Teucer crying into his chest.

"...Okay, how about this," He starts, wearing a big, playful grin. "We'll play a round of hide and seek before I go, okay? Now remember, when we're done, I have to go back to my toy-shop, alright?" He brings his hands up to Teucer's cheeks and wipes away his tears.

Still sniffling, Teucer nods. "O-Okay... But I want to hide!" He declares, and Childe chuckles.

"Sure. You have ten seconds! Go, go!" Childe puts his hands over his eyes, and despite his little brother's sadness he still hears Teucer giggling while the little tip-tap of his footsteps get further.

"Ten, nine," He already hears Teucer giggling, over in the next room. He never really was that great of a hider, but Childe wouldn't tell him that. In fact, the only thing Childe would tell him is how great he is at it. "Eight, seven, six," The giggling only gets louder. Childe smiles to himself and thinks about how little he actually wants to leave. "Five, four, three, two," Archons, how he'd love to stay here. "One! I'm coming, Teucer!"

He hears the gleeful, loud giggling and wanders into an entirely different room. "Teucer... Where are you?" He wanders around, loudly exclaiming how hard it is to find him. "Augh! Teucer, you're too good at this!"

Grinning, Childe enters the room that he knows Teucer is in. It's the room Childe had been sleeping in for the duration of his stay. Or, in more simple words- His room. He misses staying here for more than a few days at a time. "Teucer... Are you... In here?!" He dramatically throws open the closet to find it empty. Teucer's giggling gets more muffled, as if he's put his hand over his mouth.

"Aw, what? Where could he be?" He puts a finger to his chin, tapping it 'impatiently.'

"Hmmm... Could he be under the bed..?" Childe wonders, slowly making his way to his oversized bed.

"No!!! No, I'm not there!" Teucer shouts, giggling wildly still. However, Childe continues making his way towards it.

"No, no! I think Teucer might be under the bed! What do you think, strange voice?" He asks, lowering himself to his knees as slowly as possible. He feels little hands start batting at his knees as soon as he gets on the floor, and he chuckles.

"No!!" Teucer scrambles out the other side, bee-lining his way to the door. Childe gives him a bit of a head start before he starts barely speed-walking his way after him.

"Teucer! You can run, but you can't hide~!!" Childe sing-songs, but he doesn't even try catching up to his speedy brother.

After barely a minute, Teucer almost trips- But Childe catches him. He wouldn't forgive himself if he allowed that to happen.

"I've gotcha now, Teucer," Childe grins, cradling him in one arm and threateningly wiggling his fingers above Teucer with the other.

"Noooo!! Don't tickle, don't tickle!!" Teucer squirms and flails, but otherwise makes no attempt to get away. They'd been playing this game since Teucer was old enough to walk. Childe isn't above admitting how much he'd missed it.

"Don't what? I'm sorry Teucer, I couldn't hear that last part," Childe says, threatening fingers still static still in the air, making a scribbling motion while Teucer's childish giggles fill the air.

"Tickle me!!" Teucer says, but then slaps his hands over his mouth, still flailing. He never fails to fall for that.

"Oh? If you say so!"

Childe digs his fingers into Teucer's stomach, laughing along when Teucer gives a delighted shriek. His childish laughter mixes with squeals while he squirms and kicks and flails his arms around. "aaAHH!! Eek!! Brohohotherr!! Noohoho!!"

Childe pokes gently into Teucer's sides, smiling fondly- They used to do this much more often. Maybe he'll have to make it a habit again. "Teucer, you gotta make me a promise, okay?" He says, louder over Teucer's thrilled laughter. "You'll take care of our siblings for me, right?"

Still squirming and squealing, Teucer nods rapidly. "Okayokayokay!! No more, nohoho moree!" Teucer curls up, kicking his legs about and smacking at Childe's tickling hands.

"Okay, okay! Just one more thing..." Childe gently places Teucer back on the ground and takes Teucer's hands and moves them out of his way. He takes both hands and scribbles as quickly as possible on both Teucer's sides, avoiding the involuntary kicking his brother immediately reacts with.

"EEK!! Brohhohohotherr!! Ah!! Bwaahahannooooo!!!!" He starts pushing Childe's hands away and that's when he knows to stop. He picks his brother back up and boops his nose. "Ready for bed?"

"Mmmhm.." Teucer says, rubbing at his eyes. He still wears a silly grin that Childe matches with his own.

"Alright. I'll tuck you in." Childe makes his way to Teucer's own bedroom, laying him down on his bed. It's late now. He has to leave quickly if he wants to-

"Brother?"

"Yeah?"

"...Come back soon, okay?"

"Of course, Teucer."