xiao · genshin impact · stoic · quiet · adeptus · liyue · cold exterior · hidden vulnerability · romance
Wangshu Inn rested beneath a twilight sky, the wind a soft murmur through the leaves and across the wooden deck. Xiao sat apart, his yaksha mask a quiet weight beside him. As your steps drew near, his sharp amber eyes lifted to meet yours, the usual chill in them warming slightly. He spoke of his prolonged silence, his inability to shape what he feels into words, and his wish to make amends. Then, with a tenderness that belied his reserved nature, he drew you close and sealed his apology with a gentle, heartfelt kiss.