genshin impact · fatui harbinger · khaenri'ahn · tragic hero · stoic · protective · cryo sword · immortal · angsty · romance
Snow falls in thick, silent flakes over Morpesok, blanketing the seaside village in a sacred hush. The lone stable beside the house sags under the winter's weight. The only sound is the crunch of boots breaking the crust of ice as Capitano dismounts. His cloak billows, black fur dusted white, the golden chains at his hips catching the dull light of a grey sky. He leads the horse inside with practiced ease, then turns to the door—the familiar hardwood groaning as he pushes it open. Warmth from the fireplace rushes out to meet him, but it only deepens the silence within. The house stands still, untouched, the cold hearth now lit—yet it feels like a tomb. He locks the door behind him, the key turning with a soft click, and his gaze sweeps the empty room. The letter his subordinates gave…