Картинка про персонажей генша, она уже старая, со времен сумеру когда еще не вышел Байчжу, как это видно. Да, я очень люблю аранар... скучаю по лучшему региону.
A/N: Another story that was born throughout the talks with some friends. I haven’t written a story with a trio for a while, so I hope the story turned out well.
Summary: Chongyun is feeling a bit down, after hearing a not-so-nice, though not mean-spirited comment from his idol. Xingqiu is there to help him out that, since even idols can have a weakness or two.
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The evening sun had just begun to dip behind the mountains when Xiao and Chongyun returned from a long afternoon of demon hunting. The blue-haired exorcist had literally begged to join the adeptus on his patrol, nearly bouncing on his toes as he insisted that he could keep up with him.
To Xiao's surprise, Chongyun had managed decently well - for a human - though he often lagged behind and was clearly exhausted by the end of their hunt. As they stepped into Wangshu Inn’s quieter corner, Xiao cast a glance at the flushed, panting boy beside him. “…You did... better than expected,” he said quietly, arms crossed.
His words were blunt, but his tone wasn’t unkind. Chongyun gave a weak smile. “Thanks… I think.” “I meant it as a compliment,” Xiao replied, looking away, but then, as if thinking aloud, he added, “still... you’re just a human, you’ll never catch up to me.” Chongyun’s face fell, his footsteps slowing. He felt a slight sting in his chest. Xiao didn’t notice.
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Later, they gathered in a quiet open field near the inn, watching the night sky of Teyvat and listening to the sounds of nature. Xingqiu had joined them, wanting to catch up to hear about Chongyun's rare demon-hunting excursion. He noticed right away that something was bothering his best friend, worryingly laying a hand on his shoulder, squeezing it lightly.
“You’re unusually quiet today,” Xingqiu said as they settled onto the grass, “you didn’t eat too much popsicle, did you?” he teased. Chongyun gave a half-hearted chuckle.
“No. It’s just…” he trailed off, tugging at a blade of grass, “The Conqueror of Demons said something earlier. I know that he didn’t mean it in a mean way, but… *sigh* he just said I was limited. That I’m weak, basically.” Xingqiu’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“Did he now?” he said and glared at the Yaksha. Chongyun hurried to explain. “No, not in a rude way! He was being honest. He’s… right, anyway. He’s an adeptus. I’m just a guy with a cursed constitution...” he mumbled, letting his head hang. Xingqiu leaned back, thoughtful.
“Even the mighty Yaksha has a weakness, you know.” The other blinked. “He does?” he asked, suddenly very excited, and Xingqiu had to suppress a chuckle when he saw that the other was already beginning to blush, his eyes sparkling.
“Oh yes. Thanks to a certain someone, I learned that he isn’t quite as untouchable as he seems,” he told him and made a wiggling hand in the air before he raised his head and looked into the distance, recalling the moment he had seen Aether tickling the Yaksha, making him laugh.
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Xingqiu had just bought the newest book of poems when he had seen to familiar faces. He already wanted to great them, when he stopped, the event going on in front of his eyes catching his full attention. "Come on Xiaooo~ Don't be like that, it's cute~" Aether said as he walked behind the Yaksha who was trying to walk away from him, a reddish blush on his face.
He didn't answer, trying to ignore him. The blonde though, quickly caught up to him, hugging him from behind. "I won't tease you again, I promise, just let me hear it one more time." Xiao groaned and turned his head to him. "E-Enough... I said th- aHahhaha nooHOho, A-Aether..." he squeaked when the blonde found his bare sides, pressing into them. "There it is~"
"DoHOon't..." the green-haired whined, giggling. "But you rarely smile like that,” Aether complained and slid a hand over his stomach next, earning another squeal from Xiao - “E-EhehHEhenough! - before he broke out of the comfortness of his hold, stepping a few steps away from him. Upon stopping he held out his hand behind him as if urging Aether to grab it.
The Traveler smiled, as he grabbed it, intervening their fingers together. "Come on I'll treat you to some Almond Tofu..." "…You pay," Xiao mumbled, hiding his face with his free hand. "Heheh, of course~" Aether replied happily, pulling the other along with him.
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The action had caught him off guard, but hearing the so stoic Yaksha making such a sound had burned itself in his mind and it seems that this forbidden knowledge would come to handy now. Chongyun perked up, curiosity flaring in his eyes. “What is it? His ears? Neck? …Armpits?” “No, no,” Xingqiu leaned in conspiratorially, “it’s his sides and his stomach.”
Chongyun’s eyes widened. “Ticklish?” Xingqiu grinned. “Terribly… wanna get him?” the blue-haired as he got up, reaching out a hand to him. Chongyun hesitated for only a second before grabbing it, being pulled up by his friend so that they could take their plan to action. Xiao didn’t hear the soft footsteps behind him until a quiet voice spoke.
“Hey, X-Xiao?” Chongyun stuttered. Xiao turned his head slightly. “Hm?” “Can I ask you something?” The Yaksha nodded slowly. “If you must.” “Great,” Xingqiu chimed in, coming up on his other side, “because we were thinking... how do you react under pressure?” “What kind of-” He didn’t finish his sentence before he felt a finger poke gently into his side.
He flinched, visibly, and that was all the confirmation the two boys needed. Chongyun’s eyes sparkled with newfound energy. “You are ticklish!” “No,” Xiao said sharply and way too quickly, trying to back away, “don’t-” But it was too late for that. Xingqiu lunged first, fingers slipping under his arm and teasing the sensitive skin there.
Chongyun followed, poking and scribbling at his other side. The reaction was immediate. “Gh-! Nghh-! Wh-WhaHat-!?” Xiao’s words dissolved into startled snorts and breathy chuckles, his composure cracking faster than the glaze on a brittle vase. Chongyun laughed in delight. “Oh my gosh, you really are ticklish!”
“I-I said stoOHop!” Xiao gasped, squirming but not trying to break free. “But you’re not stopping us,” Xingqiu teased, fingers dancing over Xiao’s taut stomach now, leaving goosebumps wherever they touched. “Could it be that you might actually like being tickled?” “I c-can’t-! Nghhh-! NoHOhoho!” the Yaksha laughed, stomping his feet on the ground.
Xiao had always been sensitive, often been at the mercy of his sworn brothers and sisters. Though... over the centuries and the loses there were only a few remaining souls who knew of his single weakness. There was only one person who could’ve leaked it to them and Xiao made a mental note that a certain blonde would feel his rage soon after.
However, right now, he had to deal with these two mortals. He twisted, his hair falling into his eyes, his cheeks flushed in a deep pink. His arms instinctively clamped down to defend his sides but Chongyun was already digging playfully under them again, making him squeak through his laughter. “AhHahahaHAhh~” “His laugh is adorable,” Chongyun giggled.
“S-ShusHSh iHiit!” They kept at it, switching targets between Xiao’s ribs, sides, stomach, and the hollows under his arms. His giggles turned breathless and he had to lean against Chongyun for support, knees trembling. It was the most human-like he had ever looked.
Why isn’t he fighting back? Chongyun wondered as he lightly scribbled across Xiao’s lower belly. He could toss us across the field if he wanted. Xiao, meanwhile, was rapidly spiraling. I could teleport. I could push them away. I could- I could- But the touches made his head fuzzy.
It was humiliating, but strangely not in a painful way. Besides… he didn’t want to hurt them by accident, so he had to bear with it. “P-PleHehEhase!” he finally cried, face fully red now, his voice cracking with genuine laughter. “I-I caHahan’t-!” “Do you yield?” Xingqiu asked, tickling just beneath his lowest ribs. “Yes! YES! I yield!” he said, not caring anymore.
Xingqiu and Chongyun looked at each other and nodded, stopping their ticklish assault. And with that, Xiao vanished in a puff of swirling wind and green light, reappearing several meters away from them, clutching his middle and panting. His face was still flushed, his hair tousled. Chongyun looked slightly guilty. “Was that too much?”
Xingqiu shook his head, smiling. “No... I think he needed that.” The Yaksha stood straight, brushing his hair back and avoiding their eyes. “...I apologize.” Chongyun blinked. “Wait- W-What? Why?” “For what I said earlier.” Xiao kept his gaze fixed on the distant sky. “You’re stronger than I gave you credit for.” Chongyun smiled shyly.
“Thanks. And sorry for... y’know. Ganging up on you.” There was a pause. Xiao sighed quietly. “Just don’t tell anyone.” Xingqiu grinned. “Your secret’s safe with us.” Then, with a last flustered look, Xiao vanished once more, the wind trailing behind him. Chongyun and Xingqiu exchanged glances, grinning. “Think he’ll come back tomorrow?” “Oh definitely.”
Y'all ever notice that if Xie Lian (Fang Xin) and Lang Qianqiu were a thing (Xinqiu?), their story would parallel Bingqiu (it rhymes😭)?
Xie Lian (Fang Xin Guoshi): A distant yet caring teacher who wore a mask to hide his true identity. Then one day, when his student is 17 years old, he "betrayed" him by doing something unforgivable for reasons he didn't disclose. (Atl not the real ones).
Lang Qianqiu: A puppy-like sweet student who idolized and respected his teacher a lot. Until that teacher broke his trust when he was 17 years old, making him so angry and vengeful that he kind of lost it.
-They were also on supposed enemy sides (Cultivators vs Demons / Xianle vs Yong'an).
⊹ [ synopsis ] — let's see what they think about you. ◞
⊹ [ cw ] — religious theme. ◞
⠀‣ Beidou
About The Creator: Relaxation
"We had to bring them to Inazuma for a few times, apparently they really wanted to travel with The Crux. Take important person like this isn't really what we do but you know my eye for people, Y/n seemed to be more than what we heard, they were a good travel buddy, playing with the crew and telling interesting stories from another world. Sad, the guards with them don't let them drink 'A drunk God in Inazuma? What would they think?'... But who cares what they think, they should let them have a bit of fun!"
About The Creator: Consort
"You can say traveling has brought us closer, haha! I'm really happy to have find someone like them. I'll never forget the celebration we had on the ship, the weather was kind to us this day, and the food was far better than what we're used to eat, and how could I forgot the drinks, I never saw Y/n that... wild, it's quite the experience, but it's good to see them without having to worry about anything."
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⠀‣ Chongyun
About The Creator
"Like me they have an energy that keeps away evil spirits from them, I suppose spirits are too scared to approach in fear of vanishing into fin air. So, I wonder why people still ask me thinking they need an exorcism, last time, we called me because apparently the Creator had an unusual behavior, rambling unknown words beyond any language experts' knowledge, turned out they just had too many drinks with the leader of The Crux..."
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⠀‣ Ganyu
About The Creator: Relating
"The Qixing had to work a few times with them, and I noticed they always seem a bit anxious so I always try to help them when I can, maybe it's also because I relate to them a bit, they are our Creator but they act more like a mortal, they are trapped between two worlds, leading to confusion not only for them but also others, which would always lead to critiques..."
About The Creator: Consort
"I have still a lot to finish about this, people from all regions will come so we need to strengthen the Millelith to keep everything in order, the music group that was supposed to perform left us so I have to look through the applications again, I need to verify the special invitations just in case there's an error in the date or location. Also, I'll have to go soon for the Sumeru's flowers that should arrive this afternoon. An union between who, you ask? O-Oh... me and Y/n of course! Sorry if I wasn't clear. There's no need to worry about me, I just want everything to be perfect, I don't think I will be able to not blame myself if something bad happened, I know Y/n told me they'll be happy no matter what as long as I'm with them, but that just makes me want to work more for a perfect ceremony."
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⠀‣ Hu Tao
About The Creator
"Even the most superior being needs a long rest sometimes, if it's meant to happen again, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor would be more than honored to prepare a noble ceremony for their departure. Better be quick, and offer them our buy one get one free special!"
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⠀‣ Keqing
About The Creator
"Due to their return, people expect them to rule over Teyvat, which includes Liyue. People also pray to them for the minor inconvenients... *sigh* We can't rely on Gods for everything, we're perfectly capable to survive as our own, and Y/n don't seem convinced to govern alone, even before their death it was never said that the Creator was the one who ruled Teyvat, they simply enjoyed interacting with their creations."
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⠀‣ Ningguang
About The Creator: Tour
"It is a great pleasure to welcome a such honorable guest into Liyue, especially when they were the one who helped us to save our nation. As the Tianquan I was more than glad to have the chance to make them visit the city, it was cute to see them insisting to pay even with no mora on them."
About The Creator: Consort
"I've heard people telling that I accepted their proposal to make my items more valuable and attract more persons to come and make deals in Liyue. In short, our marriage is just a business partnership and not an act of pure love. You... don't believe that, do you? Y/n is worth more than any amount of mora for me, and not because they're the Creator. I know I don't need to prove myself to anyone but I'm concerned if one day Y/n will listen to those rumors."
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⠀‣ Qiqi
About The Creator
"I don't remember who this is... Sorry."
About Y/n
"Y/n is the one who gave me a finch, I named it just like them because they're both nice with me, so when I forgot one of them I just need to look at the other to remember... Uhh, who were we talking about?"
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⠀‣ Shenhe
About The Creator: Disciple
"My family was from a clan of exorcists so they were followers of them, the clan sent prayers and asked for blessings when performing an exorcism. When my mother died, not only did my father abandon me but them too. Maybe that's why I became one of the Acolytes."
About The Creator: Consort
"My master insisted to meet Y/n, not only because they're the Creator but my partner, she wanted to meet the one who 'tamed my heart'. When they did meet, let's say both of their personalities didn't really match well together which gave... an interesting show, but at the end they agreed to share and listen to stories of my childhood..."
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⠀‣ Xiangling
About The Creator
"They told me about dishes from their other world, just hearing about them makes my stomach growl, I'd love cook those dishes if they ever feel homesick, not only can food be delicious but bring warm feelings, and not just because it's hot! But I also love making them try food from here and they always seem to like and excited when I bring them a nice cooked meal!"
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⠀‣ Xiao
About The Creator: Unusual
"They're a God, the oldest one, and yet their body and mind are just as weird and vulnerable as a human."
About The Creator: Consort
"Hm... Yes, about that. Could you help me with something? They always seem to care about me a lot, trying to heal me and making me food, even though I need none of this, but I heard it's expected to show gratitude to the person who cares about you. Since they act more like a human, I don't know what should I offer them. Flowers? Hm... Maybe something that gives me more work, picking up flowers isn't enough to thank them for everything they have done for me. Flowers crowns? I mean... I guess I can try to make one. You think that would make them smile if I had one too? Fine... Show me how to do it."
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⠀‣ Xingqiu
About The Creator
"Ah, they're quite the difficult topic to avoid. My presence was required when my family invited them for a warm welcome to Liyue, I cannot say more as it was a private meeting, but I didn't imagine them with such a casual and clumsy personality, if you would have seen the faces of my father and brother, hehe... Just to say another meeting won't come anytime soon."
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⠀‣ Xinyan
About The Creator
"Who'd think that someone like them would like my performance? Even better, they encourage it! I mean, that's understandable, staying with the most uptight persons and doing boring work all day... Can't even imagine the nightmare, they certainly got the rock 'n' roll's spirit!"
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⠀‣ Yanfei
About The Creator
"Ah... Yes, I'm aware that because of their position we allow them more than we should, but it's not like anyone mind or they do anything bad, the worse that happened was them and Xinyan being a bit too loud. I've heard of a fireworks show in all of Inazuma and a wanted gang getting out of prison, but it's outside of my territory to talk furthermore."
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⠀‣ Yaoyao
About The Creator
"They're always so heavily guarded, so you can always be sure they are in good health with no injuries, but I do worry about how they feel with being followed by people who watch your every move all day. So, whenever I see them, I ask how are they and I always have a ration of their favorite food with me. If you encounter them, tell hi from me and to take care!"
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⠀‣ Yelan
About The Creator: Easy target
"If you knew the number of cases related to them, from little scammers to hitmen, there sure is a great variety. Since the Creator has a more powerful influence than strength, criminals think they are the perfect target for great sum of mora, but they sometimes underestimate a bit too much those close to the Creator and I'm not talking about the Millelith."
About The Creator: Consort
"Shh, not so loud. Surprised, aren't we? That means we're doing a good job at keeping it as a secret. I don't want to be known and blow up my cover, plus with the danger it can attract to them, so we can't announce it publicly but it's not that bad, seeing others thinking they have a chance with them is a funny show, unless Y/n feels uncomfortable, to this I'll attend to it personally when nobody is watching."
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⠀‣ Yun Jin
About The Creator
" 'Through a simple whisper, thousands winds started to blow. Hands drew a river, rising waves emerged from the flow. Love was poured into the earth, and life began to grow~' Aren't these beautiful lyrics? There's a few operas about the Creator as we didn't know them much. We invited them but they appeared a bit embarrassed, which I can understand, so I try to sing tales that aren't about them and might fit their taste. I'm used to hear praises but their enthusiasm about my singing never fails to delight me."
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⠀‣ Zhongli
About The Creator: Hopeful future
"I was surprised to hear about their reincarnation, especially about memories from another world. I had the occasions to talk to them, even if they may seem lost sometimes and lack experiences, the love they share for this world is real and the people around them returns this feeling, with a modern and ambitious mind like them, I'm sure the future of Teyvat will be bright."
About The Creator: Consort
"You want to know more about our contract? Well, our feelings for each other were mutual and we had the same promise which was to keep the other safe and happy, naturally we came to do the ultimate promise to stay together until death separates us, but I fear even this won't be able to break our contract, one that I shall forever cherish and respect. They're quite busy but I stay patient for them to come and see me when they finish with tea that I prepared for relaxing them after a stressful day."
