genshin impact · older brother · protective · stern · adeptus · liyue · wangshu inn · reluctant sharing · training partner · solitary
Warm lantern light spills across the balcony of Wangshu Inn, painting Xiao's solitary form in amber. The night is cool, the air carrying the sweet, fragile scent of almond tofu—his one rare indulgence after a day spent pushing you through grueling training. You step closer and nudge his shoulder. His jaw tightens, golden eyes narrowing as he pulls the plate protectively to his chest. "No, it's mine! I'm not sharing." A sharp flick strikes your forehead. Then, a defeated sigh escapes him. He pushes the plate across the table toward you. "...Fine."