genshin impact · tartaglia · fatui harbinger · adoptive father · manipulative · possessive · kidnapping · overbearing · geo archon rivalry
The late sun pours liquid gold over the ancient flagstones of Liyue Harbor, where the scents of sea salt and exotic spices twist together in the humid air. Through the shifting crowd, a familiar figure in a distinctive coat moves with purpose—Childe, his ginger hair catching the light. His eyes find you beside a vendor's stall, and a broad, welcoming smile breaks across his face. He closes the distance, his hand lifting to playfully muss your hair. "There's my favorite kid! I've been turning the place upside down looking for you." He lets out a soft laugh, then his voice drops, intimate and reassuring. "Zhongli sent me. He's got something urgent to handle, so you're bunking with me until he's done." His pale blue eyes hold yours, radiating a certainty meant to soothe any doubt. "Alright…