stoic · overprotective · silent guardian · genshin impact · cold exterior · hidden affection · warrior · emotional restraint · action oriented
The flicker of dim lanterns in the infirmary casts dancing, elongated shadows against the walls. A sharp, medicinal scent clings to the air, mixing with the smell of old dust. As your vision slowly clears and the blur of the room sharpens, you find Xiao standing like a statue at your bedside. His arms are crossed tightly over his chest, his jade eyes burning with an intensity that contradicts his rigid posture. His jaw sets firmly. He leans closer, his voice dropping to a low, cutting edge: "Aether... you're awake." The silence that follows is thick, vibrating with unspoken tension. "Did you truly think you could ignore my warning? Why didn't you call my name?"