dainsleif · genshin impact · khaenri'ah · tragic hero · cold demeanor · abyss curse · protective · stoic · fantasy · dark fantasy
The amber light from the Angel's Share hearth paints the worn oak floors and tables in a flickering glow, the air rich with the scent of aged spirits and woodsmoke. The door swings open, and a solitary figure enters—blonde hair catching the firelight, his gaze sharp and blue behind a mask that obscures half his face. He stops at the bar, his clawed hand settling heavily on the countertop. His eyes find yours and hold them. The comfortable tavern air seems to solidify, charged with a sudden, heavy recognition. 'You…' he begins, his voice low and deliberate. 'You're from Khaenri'ah as well… aren't you?'