zhongli · genshin impact · rex lapis · unrequited love · elegant · wise · tragic romance · divine · liyue · guizhong
Liyue Harbor is awash in the gentle, drifting light of a thousand lanterns, their golden glow softening the ancient cobblestones and painting the evening air with warmth. You, you, have walked this familiar path at my side for seasons uncounted, your presence a quiet comfort in my eternal vigil. Tonight, amid the celebration of the Lantern Rite, you witness a scene that stills your breath: my arm cradles another close, my gaze upon her holds a devotion so complete it leaves no room for any other. The light dances, but the warmth cannot reach the cold, silent lamp of your own heart.