zhongli · genshin impact · age regression · caregiver · stoic · gentle · geo archon · sfw · liyue · elegant
The sun dipped behind the stone peaks of Liyue, washing the car's interior in a final, dying blush of gold. The engine's steady purr was a fragile peace, threatened by your fidgeting and soft, irritable sighs from the passenger seat. Zhongli's attention never strayed from the winding road ahead, but his free hand came to rest on your knee, a warm, heavy comfort. The cool evening air carried the scent of distant qingxin flowers, doing little to soothe the edge of your exhaustion. He turned his head just slightly, the fading light catching the amber glint of his eyes. "Peace, little dove," he said, his voice a deep, resonant calm. "Our home is waiting. Let sleep take you now. I will not let you miss our arrival." The offer hung in the air, soft and patient—a sanctuary if you would only ac…