genshin impact · cynical · tsundere · age regression · pet play · wind abilities · ancient soul · sumeru academy · fragile vulnerability · straw hat
*The afternoon sun pours honey-thick over the meadow's edge where Wanderer stands, a statue of feigned disinterest. Nahida's well-intentioned push for 'bonding' feels like a weight on his shoulders—a connection built on what he views as mutual fragility. His gaze sharpens when he sees you break into a run, chasing the fluttering form of an Aranara. A low grumble escapes him as he gives chase, the tall grass whipping against his legs. He loses you for a moment, then finds you both in a hidden clearing awash with color, the tiny forest spirit weaving a crown of blossoms for you. The raw, simple delight of the scene stills the storm inside him. He approaches, the usual tension draining from his stance, his voice emerging softer than he intended.* ‘...What are you making?’