ad astra abyssosque - &team lives in genshin impact !
(3.2k words)
warnings: mentions of dottore, human experimentation, trauma, scars, insecurities, death.
a/n: ik no one will read it probably, but this is a little self indulgent piece to kill my boredom and hopefully help me fight the writing block i've been experiencing...
KOGA YUDAI <𝟑 .ᐟ
hydro vision, fontaine, polearm, champion duelist
fontaine has always been a nation which greatly respected the arts and everything surrounding it — and koga yudai, a former ballet dancer, fit into the ton perfectly. the natural grace and charm he had carried within himself ever since he was a child made him a well liked and respected figure from a young age, ever since he first stepped foot onto the stage of the opera epiclese. but it wasn't the only passion he had carried within himself — he always felt strongly about the topics of justice and responsibility and over the years it has led him to becoming a champion duelist, one of the best.
he wields his polearm as if it was an extension of his hand — his movements during duels smooth and precise, his dance background clearly visible in the way he fights. just like his fellow top champion duelist, clorinde, he has never lost a single duel; not those that mattered, anyways, as he insists that friendly sparring does not count. his hydro vision, tightly sewn into his work attire, has actually been granted to him before one of his first duels, one so physically strenuous he almost lost it. still, when on the job,he prefers relying on his fighting skills rather than the power granted to him by the hydro archon. he has to give his opponents a fair chance, no matter how unjust or corrupt they may be.
his passion for theater still holds on strong in his heart, as he is frequently seen in the audience of every new play gracing the stage of the opera epiclese, actively supporting and encouraging those around him to let themselves indulge in the beauty of art and its creation process. he has also been seen actively taking part in every fontinalia festival taking place in the city — and although he has not been able to win the furina award every year, he still prides himself in his work on the films submitted. maybe one year he'll write a movie of his own for the festival; but for now he's sticking to being in front of the camera.
MURATA FUMA <𝟑 .ᐟ
geo vision, mondstadt, claymore, knights of favonius
acting as the right hand to the grand master of the knights of favonius, fuma has always been extremely reliable and respected by his peers and mondstadt's residents. to be quite honest, he himself doesn't remember when he received his vision — he didn't seek a blessings from gods at all, and yet received one still. maybe it's because of just how much drive he has, how much hard work he has put into everything he got his hands on. his humility and innate kindness are his biggest strengths, making him an admirable figure amongst other knights, someone to look up to and aspire to be like.
ever since he was a child, he knew the life of a knight was his desired future — he wanted nothing more than to be able to help those around him, especially those who were unable to help themselves. once he began his training, it was even more evident that he fit this life to a t; following the knights of favonius handbook like it was his own bible, quickly climbing up the ranks and excelling at every task given to him. when not on duty, he frequents the angel's share — not necessarily to drink himself, as unlike his superior he is not a big drinker, but to strike up a conversation with the drunken bard who always seems to be there, or just to make sure there's no fights breaking out. other than that, he's a big fan of spending his time in the calm of the nature: preferably alone, but he doesn't mind a companion to converse with or bring up old stories to reminisce over.
although a fierce fighter whose masterful with every weapon, his usual weapon of choice is a claymore — dealing powerful blows with each move of his greatsword, created on commission and personalized to his liking. he has no trouble wielding it with one hand (and showing off his muscles in the process). after all, everyone likes to impress the ladies every once in a while, right?
BYUN EUIJOO <𝟑 .ᐟ
dendro vision, sumeru, catalyst, akademiya herbad
every teacher's dream, byun euijoo's name is well known around the akademiya as one of the greatest students to have walked the halls, as well as one of the youngest to receive the pir kavikavus prize. his life has revolved around knowledge ever since he could remember — being one of the few child enrollees to successfully attempt the entrance exam, working on his research ever since. nothing less was ever expected from him, after all. as a son of one of the six sages it was only natural he'd follow in his father's footsteps and although some might call it nepotism, many believe he had surpassed his father long ago — believing that when the time comes, he'd take over the position his elder currently holds.
he rarely uses the powers the dendro archon has blessed him with — he relies more so on his knowledge in his everyday life, not often finding himself in situations in which he needs to use it. when he uses them, it's mostly for research purposes, testing and seeing if whatever he's currently working on could somehow be enhanced with the usage of a vision. euijoo's certainly not one to fight — having spent most of his life with books stacked upon his desk, he has little experience with weapons of any kind. other than his trusted catalyst, of course, a green bound book infused with his vision's powers, which he uses to wield magic through whenever necessary. if it were up to him, though, he would abstain of any fights, much more preferring to be on the strategizing end of the fight.
if you don't know where to find him, he's probably out in gandharva ville. he finds the place much calmer than the ever so busy buildings of the akademiya, providing him with a space to relax and unwind after a strenuous day, occasionally chatting up the chief officer of the forest rangers, tighnari. they're rumored to be quite close friends — although no one knows whether those rumors actually carry any truth to them, as both parties involved are extremely private with their personal lives.
WANG YIXIANG <𝟑 .ᐟ
cryo vision, liyue, sword, adeptus
the name 'moon warder' is well known all across liyue, sparking several different reactions from its inhabitants — yet the one they seem to show the most is fear of the adepti whose white tiger beast form has been seen only by few. his mighty, almost godlike form emerges only at night, protecting the nation's population from all the evil that might be lurking in the shadows of the night, all the abyssal monsters causing mayhem on the outskirts of liyue. although many think he can never be seen outside of his midnight endeavors, as the cloud retainer calls them, it actually couldn't be further from the truth — many of liyue's residents are well acquainted with him, only under a different name and in a different, more approachable body.
his human form, which he uses to wander around the streets of liyue, isn't without 'flaws' either — the scars covering his body are many and easily visible, and yet they do not seem to drive away people as compared to his beast form. most of them hide under his clothes, with the most prominent one being the one running along his face like a line right through his eye. 'yixiang' they call him, when he takes on this human body — a man of mystery with a cryo vision hanging low on his belt, sword always at the ready as if something could jump out at him any second. he likes this form of himself much better: allowing him to merge with other people, to not feel like a lone wolf for once in his life.
despite being scary upon first look, yixiang is certainly one of the gentlest amongst the adepti. all he wants in life is for people not to fear him — and his human form allows him to achieve just that… to some extent. the kids who smile up at him with excitement when he passes by them on the streets of the city still shiver whenever they hear the name of 'moon warder', and that may never change. but it's a fate he has learned to live with over the years.
NAKAKITA YUMA <𝟑 .ᐟ
electro vision (+ pyro delusion), snezhnaya, bow, 10th of the fatui harbingers
'the jester' as they call him, nakakita yuma is a menace in every sense of the word — a man whose past and age remains a mistake to all those around him, even the tsaritsa herself. he joined the ranks of the fatui harbingers without any grand political goals, without any at all actually. what drove him to take up the position was the freedom to explore and pursue whatever interests him with a financial stability that commoners could only dream of. he's been dispatched to most of tevyat's nations and has caused mayhem in all of them — just for fun, as he claims. but maybe the disdain with which he looks at the god's statues points to a different reason behind his behavior.
he doesn't care about the potentially lethal drawbacks which his pyro delusion could bring, using it freely on a regular basis, changing freely between the power granted to him by the gods and the manmade, much stronger one. although quite resistant to its negative effects, you can still see the results of its usage on his body — scars and burns running along his arms and a single scar on his right cheek. now, having mastered his powers, he utilizes his bow to use both of them at once, his trusty weapon accompanying him everywhere he goes.
the other fatui harbingers have mixed opinions about him and his methods, and yet they have chosen to just agree to disagree instead of holding any hidden animosity towards one another. that doesn't stop him from taking digs at his coworkers here and there — with his most common victims being the rooster and the doctor, who seems to be the least favorite amongst his fellow harbingers. yuma's behavior can often be seen as childish and inappropriate for someone of his rank, but he never cares about it much; his pranks will never end, especially if it's zandik who falls victim to them, knowing the tsaritsa prohibits any actual fights breaking out between the fatui harbingers.
ASAKURA JO <𝟑 .ᐟ
cryo vision, inazuma, polearm, yashiro commission
as one of the leaders of the yashiro commission and an adoptive sibling to the other two heads, asakura jo seems to be the most reserved one out of the three — usually taking charge of whatever is going on behind the scenes of the festivals and cultural events ran by the commission. had it been his way, he wouldn't have to take part in it at all: but nonetheless, he always fulfills his duties without a single complaint. what he can control, though, are his public appearances, which he makes sure to be few and far between. crowds aren't his favorite place to be, and neither are any important gatherings — he usually opts to just stay out of things, adding his input only when necessary.
he'd much rather spend his time on his own, which is why he can often be seen outside of the yashiro commission building surrounded by nature. his weapon is always close at hand — a beautiful, nicely polished polearm sitting at a length slightly bigger than his height, perfect for any unwanted encounter with treasure hoarders or monsters nearby. a lot of his alone time consists of thinking: his insecurities regarding his personality and position run deep, always resurfacing when there's nothing he could busy himself with. he overthinks every little decision he has to make on behalf of the commission as if one wrong move could alter their reputation, always thinking of ways to improve the way he presents himself to the staff and the other commission's representatives.
only thing capable of getting his mind off of things is drawing — his sketchbook always attached to his belt in a small bag, right next to where his vision sits. not many people have been able to get a glance of his drawings, but those who did praise his artistic skills greatly. if only he knew that that praise doesn't only apply to his drawings — many have praised his organization and planning of the events handled by the yashiro commission, he's just never there to hear it firsthand.
SHIGETA HARUA <𝟑 .ᐟ
anemo vision, nod-krai, bow, frostmoon scions
found on the outskirts of a fatui research facility at a young age and taken in by the frostmoon scions, harua's upbringing has not been easy — being given away to freely experiment on by his parents in exchange for money from the second of the fatui harbingers, the doctor, has left a permanent scar on his soul. all he yearned for was freedom and a stop to the violence he was subjected to in the name of 'science'. he eventually got it; but only when dottore got bored of his research subjects, thrown away and discarded with the other kids who managed to stay alive.
the frostmoon scions saved him from a sure death: a sick, malnourished child left alone with nothing to his name, only a vision appearing on his coat seemingly out of thin air. ever since then, he has become a devoted believer of the moon goddess — trusting that it was her, the moon maiden kuutar herself, who led her followers to find him. he looks up to the leader of the scions, moonchanter lauma, with the utmost respect, spending most of his time either by her side or wandering alone. he makes sure to carry his trusted bow wherever he goes — a weapon he rarely needs to utilize, but which nonetheless proves to be helpful in times of need. it's a perfect choice for harua, too: a bow means distance, and the further the enemy is from him, the safer he feels.
his trust is not easily earned — though friendly and polite, he maintains a reserve which he clings onto like a shield, a way for him to protect himself from any more harm being inflicted on him. once you manage to win him over, though, you're sure to have a lifelong friend you can put your trust in: he values those around him more than he initially shows, and he's always ready to help them when in need. who knows, you might even get to see him smile in your presence — a sight so rare it has only been seen by a selected few.
TAKAYAMA RIKI <𝟑 .ᐟ
pyro vision, natlan, claymore, people of the springs
living along the shores of the toyac springs, most of taki's life consists of surfing, playing with the koholosaurus and making sure no abyssal anomalies are disrupting the peace of the tribe he lives in. although simple, he greatly enjoys the leisure time his life provides him with — using it to have as much fun as he possibly can. ever the social butterfly, he's well known around all tribes of natlan; always the life of the party, the first one to bring out the drinks and make the night worth remembering. his life goal is simple — to enjoy everything to its fullest extent while also making sure that those around him can enjoy themselves too.
he doesn't quite remember when the pyro vision appeared on his belt — but what he does know is that the powers prove to come in handy whenever he stumbles upon monsters on his many journeys around natlan or whenever the people of his tribe need help. the claymore he wields, although made of heavy, sturdy material, seems light in his hands, the boy wielding it with unbelievable ease. each swing of the greatsword seems like light work for taki, who has owned the weapon ever since it was passed down from his father to him. it has led him to victory in many battles throughout his life, including the pilgrimage of the return of the sacred flame — and serves as a memory of his home whenever he's away, a reminder of the people who love him back home.
although skilled in battle, he has proven himself to be quite the reckless traveler, somehow always getting himself in trouble wherever he goes, not to mention when he crosses the border of natlan and sumeru to visit his friends in other nations. but that comes with its advantages, too — not only does he manage to exit the fights without a scratch, he also finds a surprising amount of treasure chests around tevyat, the amounts of mora assigned to his name impressive for an ordinary person like him.
HIROTA RIKI <𝟑 .ᐟ
pyro vision, snezhnaya (residing in fontaine), sword, house of the hearth
one of the many wonders to come out of the house of the hearth, maki has joined the orphanage back when it was still ran by the previous knave, crucabena. surviving those traumatic years has resulted in him living to see the head of the orphanage change — a change which he believes to be the reason for all the growth and improvement not only in his battle skills, but also many other aspects. as one of the most trusted in the house of the hearth, maki's always ready and eagerly awaiting arlecchino's orders — a true parental figure in his eyes who he looks up to with complete trust and loyalty in his heart.
as a young child he didn't understand what was happening around him — his mind too small to comprehend the death of his birth parents, the loss and trauma that came along with it. what he always understood, however, was the passion burning deep inside of him: the passion to help, to protect those who couldn't protect themselves as well as the drive to always strive for more, always hone his skills and grow stronger and stronger. those were the traits which have summoned his vision — the flames on the gem burning as brightly as his ambitions. other kids always respected him greatly; although serious about his passions, he never lost his playful nature nor the smile which graced his face whenever he'd interact with his peers. he made sure to keep the serious persona separate from the one he showed to others, reserving the former for missions and meetings with father.
his sword has been a personal gift from father herself — perfect for his strong hands to wield, heavy and sharp on the edges with a tailor-made handle in a crimson red color. there's many rumors going around the orphanage regarding said gift; most common one being that the gift came with an offer to join the ranks of the fatui and act as arlecchino's spy. and although no one knows the full story, it would not be a surprise to anyone if he agreed — his loyalty to her is rooted deep within his heart, after all.
ad astra abyssosque - &team lives in genshin impact !
(3.2k words)
warnings: mentions of dottore, human experimentation, trauma, scars, insecurities, death.
a/n: ik no one will read it probably, but this is a little self indulgent piece to kill my boredom and hopefully help me fight the writing block i've been experiencing...
KOGA YUDAI <𝟑 .ᐟ
hydro vision, fontaine, polearm, champion duelist
fontaine has always been a nation which greatly respected the arts and everything surrounding it — and koga yudai, a former ballet dancer, fit into the ton perfectly. the natural grace and charm he had carried within himself ever since he was a child made him a well liked and respected figure from a young age, ever since he first stepped foot onto the stage of the opera epiclese. but it wasn't the only passion he had carried within himself — he always felt strongly about the topics of justice and responsibility and over the years it has led him to becoming a champion duelist, one of the best.
he wields his polearm as if it was an extension of his hand — his movements during duels smooth and precise, his dance background clearly visible in the way he fights. just like his fellow top champion duelist, clorinde, he has never lost a single duel; not those that mattered, anyways, as he insists that friendly sparring does not count. his hydro vision, tightly sewn into his work attire, has actually been granted to him before one of his first duels, one so physically strenuous he almost lost it. still, when on the job,he prefers relying on his fighting skills rather than the power granted to him by the hydro archon. he has to give his opponents a fair chance, no matter how unjust or corrupt they may be.
his passion for theater still holds on strong in his heart, as he is frequently seen in the audience of every new play gracing the stage of the opera epiclese, actively supporting and encouraging those around him to let themselves indulge in the beauty of art and its creation process. he has also been seen actively taking part in every fontinalia festival taking place in the city — and although he has not been able to win the furina award every year, he still prides himself in his work on the films submitted. maybe one year he'll write a movie of his own for the festival; but for now he's sticking to being in front of the camera.
MURATA FUMA <𝟑 .ᐟ
geo vision, mondstadt, claymore, knights of favonius
acting as the right hand to the grand master of the knights of favonius, fuma has always been extremely reliable and respected by his peers and mondstadt's residents. to be quite honest, he himself doesn't remember when he received his vision — he didn't seek a blessings from gods at all, and yet received one still. maybe it's because of just how much drive he has, how much hard work he has put into everything he got his hands on. his humility and innate kindness are his biggest strengths, making him an admirable figure amongst other knights, someone to look up to and aspire to be like.
ever since he was a child, he knew the life of a knight was his desired future — he wanted nothing more than to be able to help those around him, especially those who were unable to help themselves. once he began his training, it was even more evident that he fit this life to a t; following the knights of favonius handbook like it was his own bible, quickly climbing up the ranks and excelling at every task given to him. when not on duty, he frequents the angel's share — not necessarily to drink himself, as unlike his superior he is not a big drinker, but to strike up a conversation with the drunken bard who always seems to be there, or just to make sure there's no fights breaking out. other than that, he's a big fan of spending his time in the calm of the nature: preferably alone, but he doesn't mind a companion to converse with or bring up old stories to reminisce over.
although a fierce fighter whose masterful with every weapon, his usual weapon of choice is a claymore — dealing powerful blows with each move of his greatsword, created on commission and personalized to his liking. he has no trouble wielding it with one hand (and showing off his muscles in the process). after all, everyone likes to impress the ladies every once in a while, right?
BYUN EUIJOO <𝟑 .ᐟ
dendro vision, sumeru, catalyst, akademiya herbad
every teacher's dream, byun euijoo's name is well known around the akademiya as one of the greatest students to have walked the halls, as well as one of the youngest to receive the pir kavikavus prize. his life has revolved around knowledge ever since he could remember — being one of the few child enrollees to successfully attempt the entrance exam, working on his research ever since. nothing less was ever expected from him, after all. as a son of one of the six sages it was only natural he'd follow in his father's footsteps and although some might call it nepotism, many believe he had surpassed his father long ago — believing that when the time comes, he'd take over the position his elder currently holds.
he rarely uses the powers the dendro archon has blessed him with — he relies more so on his knowledge in his everyday life, not often finding himself in situations in which he needs to use it. when he uses them, it's mostly for research purposes, testing and seeing if whatever he's currently working on could somehow be enhanced with the usage of a vision. euijoo's certainly not one to fight — having spent most of his life with books stacked upon his desk, he has little experience with weapons of any kind. other than his trusted catalyst, of course, a green bound book infused with his vision's powers, which he uses to wield magic through whenever necessary. if it were up to him, though, he would abstain of any fights, much more preferring to be on the strategizing end of the fight.
if you don't know where to find him, he's probably out in gandharva ville. he finds the place much calmer than the ever so busy buildings of the akademiya, providing him with a space to relax and unwind after a strenuous day, occasionally chatting up the chief officer of the forest rangers, tighnari. they're rumored to be quite close friends — although no one knows whether those rumors actually carry any truth to them, as both parties involved are extremely private with their personal lives.
WANG YIXIANG <𝟑 .ᐟ
cryo vision, liyue, sword, adeptus
the name 'moon warder' is well known all across liyue, sparking several different reactions from its inhabitants — yet the one they seem to show the most is fear of the adepti whose white tiger beast form has been seen only by few. his mighty, almost godlike form emerges only at night, protecting the nation's population from all the evil that might be lurking in the shadows of the night, all the abyssal monsters causing mayhem on the outskirts of liyue. although many think he can never be seen outside of his midnight endeavors, as the cloud retainer calls them, it actually couldn't be further from the truth — many of liyue's residents are well acquainted with him, only under a different name and in a different, more approachable body.
his human form, which he uses to wander around the streets of liyue, isn't without 'flaws' either — the scars covering his body are many and easily visible, and yet they do not seem to drive away people as compared to his beast form. most of them hide under his clothes, with the most prominent one being the one running along his face like a line right through his eye. 'yixiang' they call him, when he takes on this human body — a man of mystery with a cryo vision hanging low on his belt, sword always at the ready as if something could jump out at him any second. he likes this form of himself much better: allowing him to merge with other people, to not feel like a lone wolf for once in his life.
despite being scary upon first look, yixiang is certainly one of the gentlest amongst the adepti. all he wants in life is for people not to fear him — and his human form allows him to achieve just that… to some extent. the kids who smile up at him with excitement when he passes by them on the streets of the city still shiver whenever they hear the name of 'moon warder', and that may never change. but it's a fate he has learned to live with over the years.
NAKAKITA YUMA <𝟑 .ᐟ
electro vision (+ pyro delusion), snezhnaya, bow, 10th of the fatui harbingers
'the jester' as they call him, nakakita yuma is a menace in every sense of the word — a man whose past and age remains a mistake to all those around him, even the tsaritsa herself. he joined the ranks of the fatui harbingers without any grand political goals, without any at all actually. what drove him to take up the position was the freedom to explore and pursue whatever interests him with a financial stability that commoners could only dream of. he's been dispatched to most of tevyat's nations and has caused mayhem in all of them — just for fun, as he claims. but maybe the disdain with which he looks at the god's statues points to a different reason behind his behavior.
he doesn't care about the potentially lethal drawbacks which his pyro delusion could bring, using it freely on a regular basis, changing freely between the power granted to him by the gods and the manmade, much stronger one. although quite resistant to its negative effects, you can still see the results of its usage on his body — scars and burns running along his arms and a single scar on his right cheek. now, having mastered his powers, he utilizes his bow to use both of them at once, his trusty weapon accompanying him everywhere he goes.
the other fatui harbingers have mixed opinions about him and his methods, and yet they have chosen to just agree to disagree instead of holding any hidden animosity towards one another. that doesn't stop him from taking digs at his coworkers here and there — with his most common victims being the rooster and the doctor, who seems to be the least favorite amongst his fellow harbingers. yuma's behavior can often be seen as childish and inappropriate for someone of his rank, but he never cares about it much; his pranks will never end, especially if it's zandik who falls victim to them, knowing the tsaritsa prohibits any actual fights breaking out between the fatui harbingers.
ASAKURA JO <𝟑 .ᐟ
cryo vision, inazuma, polearm, yashiro commission
as one of the leaders of the yashiro commission and an adoptive sibling to the other two heads, asakura jo seems to be the most reserved one out of the three — usually taking charge of whatever is going on behind the scenes of the festivals and cultural events ran by the commission. had it been his way, he wouldn't have to take part in it at all: but nonetheless, he always fulfills his duties without a single complaint. what he can control, though, are his public appearances, which he makes sure to be few and far between. crowds aren't his favorite place to be, and neither are any important gatherings — he usually opts to just stay out of things, adding his input only when necessary.
he'd much rather spend his time on his own, which is why he can often be seen outside of the yashiro commission building surrounded by nature. his weapon is always close at hand — a beautiful, nicely polished polearm sitting at a length slightly bigger than his height, perfect for any unwanted encounter with treasure hoarders or monsters nearby. a lot of his alone time consists of thinking: his insecurities regarding his personality and position run deep, always resurfacing when there's nothing he could busy himself with. he overthinks every little decision he has to make on behalf of the commission as if one wrong move could alter their reputation, always thinking of ways to improve the way he presents himself to the staff and the other commission's representatives.
only thing capable of getting his mind off of things is drawing — his sketchbook always attached to his belt in a small bag, right next to where his vision sits. not many people have been able to get a glance of his drawings, but those who did praise his artistic skills greatly. if only he knew that that praise doesn't only apply to his drawings — many have praised his organization and planning of the events handled by the yashiro commission, he's just never there to hear it firsthand.
SHIGETA HARUA <𝟑 .ᐟ
anemo vision, nod-krai, bow, frostmoon scions
found on the outskirts of a fatui research facility at a young age and taken in by the frostmoon scions, harua's upbringing has not been easy — being given away to freely experiment on by his parents in exchange for money from the second of the fatui harbingers, the doctor, has left a permanent scar on his soul. all he yearned for was freedom and a stop to the violence he was subjected to in the name of 'science'. he eventually got it; but only when dottore got bored of his research subjects, thrown away and discarded with the other kids who managed to stay alive.
the frostmoon scions saved him from a sure death: a sick, malnourished child left alone with nothing to his name, only a vision appearing on his coat seemingly out of thin air. ever since then, he has become a devoted believer of the moon goddess — trusting that it was her, the moon maiden kuutar herself, who led her followers to find him. he looks up to the leader of the scions, moonchanter lauma, with the utmost respect, spending most of his time either by her side or wandering alone. he makes sure to carry his trusted bow wherever he goes — a weapon he rarely needs to utilize, but which nonetheless proves to be helpful in times of need. it's a perfect choice for harua, too: a bow means distance, and the further the enemy is from him, the safer he feels.
his trust is not easily earned — though friendly and polite, he maintains a reserve which he clings onto like a shield, a way for him to protect himself from any more harm being inflicted on him. once you manage to win him over, though, you're sure to have a lifelong friend you can put your trust in: he values those around him more than he initially shows, and he's always ready to help them when in need. who knows, you might even get to see him smile in your presence — a sight so rare it has only been seen by a selected few.
TAKAYAMA RIKI <𝟑 .ᐟ
pyro vision, natlan, claymore, people of the springs
living along the shores of the toyac springs, most of taki's life consists of surfing, playing with the koholosaurus and making sure no abyssal anomalies are disrupting the peace of the tribe he lives in. although simple, he greatly enjoys the leisure time his life provides him with — using it to have as much fun as he possibly can. ever the social butterfly, he's well known around all tribes of natlan; always the life of the party, the first one to bring out the drinks and make the night worth remembering. his life goal is simple — to enjoy everything to its fullest extent while also making sure that those around him can enjoy themselves too.
he doesn't quite remember when the pyro vision appeared on his belt — but what he does know is that the powers prove to come in handy whenever he stumbles upon monsters on his many journeys around natlan or whenever the people of his tribe need help. the claymore he wields, although made of heavy, sturdy material, seems light in his hands, the boy wielding it with unbelievable ease. each swing of the greatsword seems like light work for taki, who has owned the weapon ever since it was passed down from his father to him. it has led him to victory in many battles throughout his life, including the pilgrimage of the return of the sacred flame — and serves as a memory of his home whenever he's away, a reminder of the people who love him back home.
although skilled in battle, he has proven himself to be quite the reckless traveler, somehow always getting himself in trouble wherever he goes, not to mention when he crosses the border of natlan and sumeru to visit his friends in other nations. but that comes with its advantages, too — not only does he manage to exit the fights without a scratch, he also finds a surprising amount of treasure chests around tevyat, the amounts of mora assigned to his name impressive for an ordinary person like him.
HIROTA RIKI <𝟑 .ᐟ
pyro vision, snezhnaya (residing in fontaine), sword, house of the hearth
one of the many wonders to come out of the house of the hearth, maki has joined the orphanage back when it was still ran by the previous knave, crucabena. surviving those traumatic years has resulted in him living to see the head of the orphanage change — a change which he believes to be the reason for all the growth and improvement not only in his battle skills, but also many other aspects. as one of the most trusted in the house of the hearth, maki's always ready and eagerly awaiting arlecchino's orders — a true parental figure in his eyes who he looks up to with complete trust and loyalty in his heart.
as a young child he didn't understand what was happening around him — his mind too small to comprehend the death of his birth parents, the loss and trauma that came along with it. what he always understood, however, was the passion burning deep inside of him: the passion to help, to protect those who couldn't protect themselves as well as the drive to always strive for more, always hone his skills and grow stronger and stronger. those were the traits which have summoned his vision — the flames on the gem burning as brightly as his ambitions. other kids always respected him greatly; although serious about his passions, he never lost his playful nature nor the smile which graced his face whenever he'd interact with his peers. he made sure to keep the serious persona separate from the one he showed to others, reserving the former for missions and meetings with father.
his sword has been a personal gift from father herself — perfect for his strong hands to wield, heavy and sharp on the edges with a tailor-made handle in a crimson red color. there's many rumors going around the orphanage regarding said gift; most common one being that the gift came with an offer to join the ranks of the fatui and act as arlecchino's spy. and although no one knows the full story, it would not be a surprise to anyone if he agreed — his loyalty to her is rooted deep within his heart, after all.
content: est. relationship, fluff, "tangled" references
notes1: idol!jaehyun but let's imagine this is another universe where fans are cool with idol's dating!
notes2: yayyy bonedo first fic!!!! well imo this is just a random delulu fic, not my fav nope nope but its my first time writing for bonedo so its okay!? also thank you sm nika for helping!! nye idk lmao enjoyyy!!!
word count: 1872
POSTCARDS FROM SUMMER
"Baby…"
The word came as a soft whisper that melted into the quiet stillness of the room, gentle enough to wake you up from the deep sleep. Your eye lashes fluttered before slowly parting, the golden rays of the rising sun peeking through the curtains. Still caught between dreaming and waking, you blinked away the sleepiness, and your body instinctively went deeper into the blanket for another second before you turned your head to the source of the voice.
The first thing you noticed was the mess of soft brown hair falling over his forehead, slightly tousled from sleep. As your eyes adjusted, his face came into focus, his warm brown eyes were already fixed on you, filled with tenderness and the corners of his lips curled upward into a smile. His bunny teeth peeked through, the smile carrying that boyish charm you had fallen in love with long ago.
"Wake up." he whispered again, his voice still hushed, keeping the quiet intimacy surrounding the two of you. His fingertips brushed a few loose strands of hair away from your face.
You let out a sleepy grunt, your eyebrows knitting together as you buried your face deeper into the pillow. The blanket was warm, the mattress was comfortable and the thought of leaving your bed felt like going to hell.
"Mmm…" You mumbled, your voice thick with sleep. "It's my birthday, isn't it? Let me sleepppp." You whined, dragging out every syllable dramatically.
Jaehyun couldn't help but let out a soft, breathy laugh, he shook his head.
"I know," he said, his voice gentle, reaching over to lightly rub your back. "But we have to get up."
"…Don't you want to open my gift.?" Your eyes flew open so quickly, you shot upright, the blanket slipping into your lap as you whipped your head toward him, eyes sparkling with excitement. "YOU GOT ME A GIFT?" you gasped, looking at him with enthusiasm.
Jaehyun threw his head back, laughing at how quickly your mood had changed.
"Wait here. But you have to wake up after this, hm?" he asked through a grin, trying to contain his laughter.
You nodded so enthusiastically, "Promise!!"
Slipping out of the bed, Jaehyun padded across the wooden floor and opened the closet doors, briefly scanning the shelves before reaching toward the very top. Standing on the tip toes, he carefully pulled down a medium- sized box wrapped in cream coloured paper. A soft satin ribbon was tied neatly around it. He chuckled seeing your impatient expression and walked back over to the bed. Sitting beside you, he placed the gift casually on your lap, "Go ahead, baby."
You looked down at the neatly wrapped box resting in your hands, your fingers tracing the silky ribbon for a brief moment. Carefully undoing the satin ribbon, you peeled back the wrapping paper. Inside sat a velvet jewelry box. Your fingers hesitated for a moment before lifting the lid.
Nestled inside was a delicate gold necklace. Hanging from its chain was a tiny sin-shaped pendant, each ray carefully crafted to curl ever so slightly, giving it the appearance of a glowing sunrise. At its center rested a soft lavender gemstone that shimmered whenever the light touched it.
Your fingertips gently brushed over the pendant, "Jaehyun…" your whispered, eyes slowly lifted to meet his. He was already watching you, a fond smile resting on his lips. Leaning closer, he pressed a lingering kiss against your forehead.
"You always loved 'tangled', right? You've watched that movie more times than I can count." he teased with a quiet laugh.
"It reminded me of you."
You looked at the necklace, then back at him, your eyes glossy with unshed tears. A watery laugh escaped your lips as you wrapped your arms around him, burying your face into his shoulder. He laughed quietly at the sudden hug but held you just as tightly.
"Thank you Myung, I love it so much." You mumbled against his shirt.
"I'm glad." he whispered into your hair. "Happy birthday, baby."
-
The rest of the day slipped by at an unhurried pace, just the way the two of you liked it. The morning turned into early afternoon with the sound of music quietly playing from Jaehyun's phone as the two of you stood shoulder to shoulder in the kitchen.
The rest of the afternoon was just as peaceful. Neither of you felt the need to do anything extravagant, curled up beneath a fluffy blanket on the couch. As the hours drifted by, the apartment settled into a comfortable silence. The television continued playing in the background, though neither of you was paying much attention.
You were tucked against Jaehyun's side, your head on his chest while one of his arms remained wrapped around your waist. Outside, the afternoon sun climbed higher into the sky.
"Y/n…?" Jaehyun's voice was quiet, almost drowsy.
"Hm?" you hummed without lifting your head.
"Wanna go to Disneyland."
You tilted your head up just enough to look at him, blinking in confusion. "Eh? Out of nowhere?"
"We don't really have any plans today. I figured… why not spend your birthday somewhere magical."
-
Not long after, the two of you were stepping out into the warm afternoon. The train ride was filled with quiet conversations, shared playlists through one pair of earphones and excited chatter about which rides to go on first.
The elegant castle stood in the distance, its blue rooftops glistening beneath the afternoon sun. To your surprise, the park wasn't nearly as crowded as you'd expected. Instead of packed walkways or long queues, the streets felt pleasantly open. Families wandered leisurely down main street, a handful of children rushed past excitement towards the rides, and couples strolled hand in hand; you could almost count the number of people around you. It was unusually quiet for Disneyland, Not that it mattered to you, if anything, it made the day feel even more special.
The rest of the afternoon slipped away in the most wonderful way. With no rush to be anywhere, the two of you wandered wherever your curiosity led. You rode whatever caught your eye, laughing until your stomach hurt after spinning on teacups and screaming together on faster rides.
You browsed through souvenir shops, trying on matching accessories and taking dozens of pictures standing in front of the castle. As the hours passed, the excitement of the rides gave way to a slower pace. The brilliant blue sky slowly surrendered to streaks of amber and blush pink. Warm golden light washed over Disneyland, making everything seem softer and dreamy. You were too busy soaking in the atmosphere to notice where Jaehyun was leading you. Only when he slowed to a stop did you look up and in front of you stood the entrance to the Rapunzel attraction.
To your surprise, there wasn't another guest in sight. The queue stood completely empty, its lantern-lit pathways stretching ahead in peaceful silence. The only people there were you, Jaehyun and the ride instructor waiting patiently by the dock. The gentle melody of I See the Light floated through the air, the familiar notes echoing softly and it wrapped around you like a warm embrace.
The instructor greeted you warmly before gesturing toward the small wooden boat gently bobbing against the dock. Jaehyun stepped in first, testing its balance before turning back toward you. Holding out his hand, he looked at you with the same gentle smile he'd worn all day. You slipped your hand into his and his fingers closed around yours securely as he guided you toward the edge of the dock. Only after making sure you were comfortable did he settle beside you. As the instructor released it from the dock, the current slowly carried the two of you forward.
Darkness surrounded the water, allowing hundreds of flowing lanterns to become the only source of light. Ahead of you floated another wooden boat carrying Rapunzel and Flynn.
"Y/n…"
Jaehyun's voice barely rose and you turned your head toward him, the warm glow of the floating lanterns painting gold across his features.
"You know… I used to think love had to be perfect. I thought it should be calm and peaceful… just two people who never argued or made mistakes. Then I met you." He began quietly, letting out a breathless laugh.
"I met you at one of the strangest times of my life. Neither of us had everything figured out, you know? We were stubborn, immature, annoyed. But… somehow, every messy moment with you, every argument, each and every late night phone call, every time we made each other laugh until our stomachs hurt… those small memories became my favourite memories.
I don't want a perfect life. I just want to spend my life with you.
A life where we'd get lost in each other's eyes forever… a life where we would find comfort in our small home… we can get two puppies! because i don't want the one to feel lonely. We can go on picnics to the park every week or to the beach, we can go to work together… we can have kids if you want to…" He squeezed your hand gently, making you laugh though tears already beginning to sting your eyes, his own eyes glistening as well.
"If life ever becomes difficult, if everything falls apart, if somehow the world decides that we're in the wrong side, I'd still choose to walk through it with you,
…As long as you're beside me… I'll always find my way home, baby."
Without breaking eye contact, he let go of your hand and reached into the pocket of his jacket. The boat continued gliding through the lantern-lit water as he opened a small velvet box, revealing a simple ring that shimmered with the light. Your breath caught with him lowering himself onto one knee inside the tiny boat. A nervous laugh escaped him before he looked back up at you.
"I know this is not the most traditional way, but i remember you telling me that this is what your dream proposal looks like and if i- Will you marry me?"
A broken sob escaped your lips. "Yes."
He stared at you, his mind needed a moment to catch up with what he heard.
"…Realy?"
"Really…"
Taking a slow, trembling breath, Jaehyun looked down at the ring still resting inside the velvet box. He carefully lifted the ring between his fingers, glancing up at you one more time as if silently asking for permission. You held out your hand, and with the utmost care, he slowly slid the ring onto your finger.
---
Jaehyun would do anything for the people he loved. Especially you.
There wasn't a single thing in the world he wouldn't try if it meant seeing that smile across your face.
Renting out an entire Disneyland for one evening sounded ridiculous, but he wanted to give you one day where the world felt like it belonged only to the two of you.
If loving you meant moving mountains, Jaehyun would start climbing without asking how high.
Renting Disneyland for a day was simply his way of saying what he'd always struggled to put into words.
there’s been a lot of things on my mind lately regarding myself and how i approach people… i always feel like a beggar whenever i try to interact with moots so i usually just shy away from it and don’t do it and later i feel sad about it, it’s so annoying!! but then again when i do try i feel like it’s not reciprocated at times, no matter how hard i try it stays one sided. it kills my spirits a lot whenever it happens and all i can do is just close off again and it’s a frustrating cycle bcs i never know why other people seem to make friends so easily but for me it’s so difficult.
i’m awkward when i meet new ppl. i never know what the right thing to say is. i always try my best to bond and yet it never seems like enough and it’s tiring. idk if i get discouraged too early or if ppl just don’t want to talk to me!! might be a bit of both honestly.
i’ll still be trying i guess! as sad as i get whenever it doesn’t work out, at the end of the day all i want is to not feel lonely and to connect with people but i can’t help feeling like an odd one out, like i don’t belong in the bunch. i just wish it wasn’t so confusing, bcs i never know when to stop trying.
i wanted to share a few of my upcoming fics/plans for fics with u to hopefully make myself more motivated to write all of them hehe :33 i hope all of u will find something to ur liking !!
to spoil a little bit, two of these will be angst (guess which ones hehe) ʅ（◞‿◟）ʃ the ot9 post is something i really wanted to do as i’ve been back into genshin lately !! taki fluff fic will be released at the end of this month, harua’s is fluff fluff fluff (thank you sabby for giving me the idea i love u sending u all the kisses) and fuma will be second chance romance (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) high school sweethearts to exes to ?? who knows hehe
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