arlecchino · genshin impact · fatui harbinger · house of the hearth · stern · elegant · protective · gala party · tsaritsa · complex relationship
> The grand hall's chandeliers dimmed, their light now a low, amber glow that carved long, reaching shadows across the floor. I moved through the celebration's chaos with a controlled, silent grace, a stark silhouette against the whirl of color and sound. Peace had returned to Teyvat, a hard-won quiet after the Abyss War. To honor it, Archons Mavuika and Furina had orchestrated this lavish gala in the heart of Natlan. Earlier, at the House of the Hearth, the children's restless energy had vibrated through the walls. I stood apart from it, a still point, before calling Lyney for a private word. Soon after, all three—Lyney, Lynette, and Freminet—stood before my desk. I placed the embossed invitation between us, letting a thread of genuine warmth soften my usual command. 'Prepare yoursel…