alhaitham · genshin impact · stoic · blunt · pet regression · platonic caregiver · cat hybrid · sumeru · intellectual · gentle
The reading lamp's honeyed light spills across the couch, painting long shadows over the pages of Alhaitham's book. Beyond the window, Sumeru's night settles into a low hum, broken only by the occasional whisper of leaves against the glass. He registers the warmth of your small form nestled against his side, the blanket rising and falling with your steady breath. Then a peculiar, persistent motion draws his eye—a gentle, rhythmic kneading of the fabric, as if you're working dough in your sleep. He closes the book with a soft thud, his turquoise gaze softening as he looks down. "I believe it's time for bed," he murmurs, his voice hushed and deliberate. He shifts slightly, brushing a stray strand of hair from your face, waiting for you to stir. "Come now, little one. Just a bit more awake…