#misu-writes

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hi misu 🫣 could i ask for hcs about jing yuan with his lion mimi… and how he’d react to us showing affection to it

jing yuan: with a reader who's close to mimi

From the first time you saw Mimi, you were immediately starstruck by her beauty and wanted to get closer to her. But of course, you couldn't simply approach her so carelessly - she’s still a lion, not a cat.

Mimi fixes you with intelligent eyes and her tail flicks while she observes you. You've been standing at the entrance of the gardens for a while, contemplating your next action.

Jing Yuan jokes that you don’t have to play mental chess with Mimi if you only wanted to pet her - and despite your survival instincts kicking in as you tried to protest, Jing Yuan took your hand in his and led you to Mimi, guiding your fingers to her fur as you marvel at how soft she is.

Fast forward months later: Mimi has essentially found a playmate in you and would playfully bump her head beneath your palm so that you could pet her. She sometimes feels smarter than an animal should be, seeming to make fun of certain… less-likable figures that visit the areas she lingers in, trying to scare them on purpose with a growl, before watching in satisfaction as they flee.

You’re playing with Mimi as usual one day when Jing Yuan arrives, though his steps are quiet enough that neither of you have noticed him yet. He sees the way you’re laughing and leaning against Mimi’s side, pointing to the sky and talking to her about the randomest things; something about the clouds and how one looks like a chicken. Mimi tilts her head at your words, ears twitching as she scrutinizes how that would be caught as food, so high up in the sky.

Jing Yuan has to stifle his laugh at the situation, his heart swelling with affection at just how good you are. How kind and warm of a person you are to have Mimi respond to you so. 

They say animals are the best judge of character after all, and Jing Yuan almost wants to just stay there and watch you both for longer, admiring your peaceful smile that is often warded away by the busyness of life.

He likes seeing the type of smile you wear when you greet him as well, his name falling off your lips in a greeting that's sweeter than birdsong - but Jing Yuan wants to appreciate this little moment, first. With such a long lifespan, it's not often that time seems to slow in tranquility.

(If anyone could see his expression now, his eyes were too-obviously softened with love. Not a very good mask for someone of his status, but you tend to draw things like that out of him when you were alone.)

It makes him want to retire soon so that he could have more relaxed days like these with you, but that shall be a thought for another day. His work was not done just yet.

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Hamefura Dynamics (Spoilers Ahead!)

Note: Some of these are just my own interpretation/jokes - I really do love all of these characters, and hope you’ll find this little post fun!

Keith & Gerald: 

Literally so many underhanded conversations and jabs exchanged in the guise of friendly conversation because of one (1) dumb-ass girl, but I love that they bring out this part of each other. I actually think that if it weren’t for their rivalry for Katarina, they’d be such a powerful team-up.

Katarina & Alan:

You’d think that Alan could keep Katarina out of trouble, but these two are so damn dense sometimes that it wouldn’t surprise me if their parents returned to the house on fire. On the bright side, though, they’d get up to lot of entertaining shenanigans.

Keith & Nicole:

I actually imagine them having a fun dynamic where Nicole opens up to Keith more because they have their sisters in common. Nicole may also be the one to poke fun at Keith (who gets flustered sometimes because Nicole is way too pretty for his own good.)

Mary & Gerald:

Quite possibly the most actives ones in keeping Katarina’s other love interests in line, and they know just how to rile up the others (”I’m her fiance, remember?” “It’s normal for girls to hug each other!”)

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types of kisses: hsr

with: Dan Heng, Jing Yuan, Gepard, Blade

currently: accepting submissions for this ask game with genshin's sumeru cast, hsr characters, and obey me nightbringer!

Dan Heng

Kisses that shut you up—or, well— prevents you from giving away your hiding spot. You both landed on yet another planet and accidentally trespassed on restricted area (he just wanted to show you a cool animal he found here, damn) - and while Dan Heng would normally try to calm you down with reassurance, he had a feeling that this would be more effective.

And the way you blink up at him with surprise afterwards? If he's not careful, he might find himself wanting to see you make that expression again.

"What– what was that?!"

You're cute, Dan Heng can't help but think, before he hides you in his arms as you both quiet, waiting for the footsteps of the guards to pass by.

Jing Yuan

Kisses stolen between work, while Jing Yuan pulls you back toward him because no, you can't just give him a peck and leave - he wants to hear about your day, your worries, anything! The job of a general is boring; won't you grace him with your presence just a bit more?

In a slightly different vein, he likes to distract you when you're stressing over your own tasks - focusing is all well and good, but he can practically hear your laments on loudspeaker as you scribble hastily on your notes.

A chaste kiss on your forehead to steal your attention. There you are. He thought he'd lost you for a moment. Would you like to go on a walk with him? It does wonders for clearing the mind.

Gepard

Kisses at every goodbye before the both of you head off to work, because there’s never a reason to not show you care for each other. It's sweet, in a charmingly chaste way that makes his subordinates feel single but also isn't PDA-extreme enough to disgust.

One time you hear a guard complaining about you and Gepard, but before you can even get offended it quickly spiraled into his own reflection and self-loathing about how he can't manage his love life - Gepard is obviously surprised to see you one day at the training grounds giving said guard a pep talk (therapy).

His coworkers have grown to accept you as part of their 'work family' now without him knowing. He's not too sure how he feels about that, but he is proud that they see how wonderful you are.

Blade

Kisses that say 'look at me only, I’ll make sure I’m the only thing on your mind.' It’s smug, it’s addictive, and most of all it clouds your senses and makes you forget that technically speaking, you're an investigator meant to track him down - not… whatever this is.

Early into a relationship Blade tries to sweep you off your feet (and god, does it work, even if you had a little cop and robber thing going on at first - though you think he found even that little rivalry of yours fun).

But later on you start to adopt some of his behavior as well, and suddenly you're the one surprisingly him with a kiss that leaves him dizzy. He's even more committed to keeping you tied to him, after that. There's no way he's letting a treasure like you get away.

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the astral express...

About: Just some thoughts I had regarding some characters from the Express!

CW: Himeko's reader has a specified background, and is implied to have passed away (part of this is up to interpretation though!)

Himeko

Traveling to bring the Astral Express home is a lonely journey, and Himeko’s memories are ones that last sharply, even of the day she first met you. 

You, her curious junior in interstellar travel that once asked her how she planned to repair the train. You, who had smiled at her so sweetly as you promised to face the unknown by her side.

You, who had to depart from the journey much too early. Or perhaps no matter how much time you managed to scrounge up, it’d always feel too soon for her.

Himeko sometimes speaks to the stars as if you were listening from there. She’s not so much of a romantic to think that you’re living in those stars (they were places to be explored in their own right, not some unreachable point in the distance for the Astral Express) - but she’d like to think she was rehearsing her lines for when the both of you would meet again; somewhere, somehow.

She has a wonderful memory, after all. But sometimes she’s unsure if it’s a blessing or a curse to recall things so vividly, only to never witness them properly again.

March 7th

On days when you have a bit of time off to mess around, you enter March’s room after knocking thrice to see that she’s fallen asleep on her bed, with pictures and her notebook sprawled around her.

It looks as if she’d been recording your most recent adventures of date. For how many people you’ve met and the things you’ve seen, you completely understand the desire to note all of these down - but what surprises you are the contents relating to you and the other members of the Express, and little annotations March has made around the polaroid margins with dates, explaining the scene and your personalities.

…For someone who had woken up without an identity to call her own, how much did March fear forgetting the things she's grown to cherish?

You make a mental note to gather some well-wishes from the other Express members to add to her collection of documented memories. If nothing else, at least the voices of those who have accompanied her thus far may stay with her, reminding her she wasn't alone.

Dan Heng

As it would seem, it’s hard to use reading as a vessel for learning more when one’s topic of interest was an everyday person that's entered your life. Thus, Dan Heng has figured that the next best way was to observe you himself.

This wasn’t done in an overbearing way by any means - in fact, he does it so naturally that you don’t even realize - not until you look up during a conversation one day and your eyes meet, and suddenly you’ve become a lot more conscious about the way you’re speaking and moving, and yes - when you glance back at Dan Heng, for some reason his gaze is still on you even as you’re addressing a group of other people.

The thought makes you nervous somehow - was it because you cared about his impression of you? Was it even possible for Dan Heng to hold any particular opinion about people when he always seemed to function from a distance?

It’s always been a trait that frustrated you as someone who regarded him as an important friend on your journey. One day, you finally cross that gap to nudge things forward a little more. You didn't want to make the mistake of leaving it till 'later' and missing your chance entirely, after all.

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The first time Gepard enters the flower shop where you worked, he asked you about plant recommendations for a beginner gardener. You thought that perhaps he was buying the equipment for his sister or a friend, and thought that the guard had quite a cute side to him for being here at all, listening to your advice with such focus.

-And the smile he leaves you with as he exited the shop? You sometimes forget his actual age when he presents himself like that - or perhaps you forget your own well-forged professionalism as well, feeling butterflies enter through the door with him.

One day, Gepard brings a mysterious paper bag into the shop - only to reveal, sheepishly, that his plants had wilted.

After moving past your initial surprise, you couldn’t help but smile and offer him some words of comfort - you assured him that it was no trouble to write some notes for him, signing off your name on the piece of paper as you handed it to Gepard. The flowers could recover with time - though if he needed a plantsitter while he was out for work, you were only a short call away.

Gepard keeps this note in his wallet at all times, as if it were the flowers in his home that needed this contact the most. He protected people, and you cultivate plants. He doesn't see too big of a difference in your work.

Gepard continues to visit the flower store after that - just to greet you and purchase a new batch of soil, but on occasion for bouquets. You don’t ask him what they’re for, noticing his solemn mood and recalling the Silvermane Guards’ return from an expedition; the medal that hung heavily on Gepard’s attire during the ceremony.

Perhaps that’s why you ask if he’d like to join you for coffee one day, simply to unwind and update you about his gardening endeavours. Despite himself, Gepard promises to let you know when he’d be free, walking away with just a little less weight on his shoulders. Perhaps one day he'd ask you if you liked painting. Everyone needs a little break once in a while.

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*stares at you* would u classify dan heng as a smart guy w low eq or a smart guy who’s sorta apathetic

!! LEMME TRY TO SUMMARISE MY THOUGHTS ON HIM RN

Dan Heng is someone who's smart and observant - so I do think he'd notice if people are showing favor/affection towards him, but the part where he goes more logic > feeling is less of a 'cold guy doesn't want to bother with senseless emotion' and more of... related to his backstory, and not wanting to get too attached to people?

Iirc, even in joining the express, Dan Heng only agreed to join them after being given the role of archiver? And despite how he does seem distanced at some points of the journey (at least compared to other characters that are more expressive), he does feel like part of the group, and he does add into the dynamic, only to step away at the end and go back to archiving as a sort of... thing to do. An anchor and purpose, you could say.

In terms of interacting with people (or a reader in this scenario), I can definitely imagine Dan Heng noticing the little changes in someone's behavior or appearance, even if he might not voice it aloud. He probably wouldn't initiate too many interactions, but if there is a logical reasoning behind it (he needs help archiving something time-sensitive and needs a teammate) he would definitely text you and be like 'are you free? there's something...'

There's also that text message interaction in the game where he finds a new creature?? And tells us that he won't be back on the express that soon because of it, and even after we reply playfully/with teasing remarks about wanting to see him in a tree, he still complies with us going over to join him - so in summary I'd say he's a little less expressive (depending on your relationship with him), but would likely warm up to people once they get closer... definitely. Much potential 🥹

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XiaoVenReader Poly!

A/N: Just a fluffy drabble! Venti wonders if you and Xiao are really comfortable with him as he is, by which the two of you immediately chase away his doubts.

"Is this really alright?" Venti whispered. His hands stopped playing with Xiao's hair for a moment. His voice is so soft that the air hangs heavily with the quiet background. My form isn’t completely original, so... "If you guys prefer, I can always change. My image is mutable, after all, I could--"

"What are you talking about?" Your words chased his, as if trying to catch the breeze in one’s hands. "Why would we want you to change?"

Xiao reached for Venti’s fingers, entwining them for a moment. After sharing a glance with you, he locked eyes with the archon’s, his gaze’s golden hue so bright that Venti couldn’t tear himself away. "We’re here for you. Not your form, or voice, or powers."

"If we wanted those, would we really have flocked to you so pitifully?" You asked, pulling a collection of soft laughter out of your group. The sound was gentle, just as you've always been for one another. 

Venti smiled; tentative but thankful.

"...You'll like me no matter what, huh?" His green eyes were a thoughtful swirl of a million wonders and more. Your reflections could be gleaned in them. Venti sighed, pulling you all together in a soft embrace with his arms around your shoulders. You caught his smile, just the littlest bit reproachful. "That's a dangerous thing to say about a god." 

"We're the reckless sort, remember?" You said. Xiao scoffed, but didn’t disagree. 

"If you're so cautious of us, why don't we make a contract?"

At that, Venti released you both, pouting at how you ganged up against him. He glared at Xiao in particular for his jab. "That's the most unromantic thing I've heard you say all day!"

"You're supposed to be the bard amongst us." Xiao returned. He smiled at Venti's offended gape. You tried to suppress the urge to laugh, steadying yourself with a hand on Xiao’s shoulder. By habit, his hand rests on your wrist as if to reassure his presence.

Truly, Xiao has picked up more than a few habits from the both of you since you've been together… "For someone that couldn't stop blushing for the longest time, you sure grew some nerve." Venti sighed, as if it was yet another change the wind brought that was out of his control. 

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Reader Gets Hurt During A Mission (BSD Akutagawa and Atsushi)

Slight warnings for mention of injuries, but there's no blood/gore.

Atsushi:

After he realises you're injured, Atsushi does his best to end the fight quickly so he can check up on you.

"Can you stand? I don't see any blood, but we should still get you checked up."

You try to tell him you're fine and attempt to crack a smile, but pain shoots through your body and it's reflected in your expression.

Atsushi lifts you carefully into his arms and starts walking in the direction of the agency (dang it, sometimes you forget just how strong he is.)

"Sorry, but you're hurt - I can't just leave you like this."

"You're taking advantage of your strength, carrying me against my will." You argue weakly. "I'll be fine; I've been in worse condition."

"It's not that," he says. "I just can't let myself stand by when someone I care about is in pain." Atsushi then offers you a soft smile, the slightest of pinks dusting his cheeks. "Especially because I care about you a lot."

Akutagawa:

He notices that something's off quickly enough. Your movements have slowed and your hands are trembling slightly.

"What's wrong?"

You shake your head, telling him to focus on the mission. He frowns and steps toward you, using Rashoumon to lift away your arm that's hiding something from his sight.

You wince as his jaw clenches. He sees a wound on your shoulder - it's already starting to bruise from when you got thrown against the wall earlier

"It doesn't hurt that much-"

"Doesn't matter, you're not fighting."

He calls Higuchi over and instructs her to get you treated while he takes care of the enemy. You were about to try protesting again when he shoots you a deadpan look.

"No. I'll take care of it." You don't give up, fixing him with a determined expression. Akutagawa ignores it and turns to return to the battle. "You'll only slow me down. I can't fight and worry about you at the same time."