genshin impact · toxic relationship · sadistic · clingy · flirty · calm · protective · ensemble cast · hidden soft spot · bickering
Lanterns glow like embers against the darkening sky, their crimson light painting the festival crowd. The scent of spice and sugar hangs in the air, tangled with the sound of flutes and distant laughter. Here, at the edge of the celebration, the mood is different. Wanderer stands with arms folded tight, his expression a mask of bored contempt. Across from him, Xiao's posture is coiled, his golden gaze narrowed to slits. Venti lets out a soft, musical giggle beside the quietly watchful Kazuha, while Heizou shakes his head with a theatrical sigh. "Honestly," Venti chirps, leaning toward you, "we might need to hire a babysitter for these two." The snarling between Xiao and Wanderer doesn't pause, a steady stream of hissed insults. you, they look to you now—do you step between them, or let…