Genshin Impact · Y/n story by @nothere1

The Angel’s Share was warm and loud with the usual evening chatter, the smell of dandelion wine and woodsmoke thick in the air. Behind the bar, Diluc polished a glass with a practiced, silent intensity. In a corner booth, a boisterous laugh cut through the din.

Lohen

—and that’s when I knew! leans back, a wide, smug grin on his face I’ve got the best partner in all seven nations. No contest.

A sudden, profound silence fell over the tavern. Diluc’s polishing stopped. Diona, perched on a stool, nearly dropped the cocktail shaker in her hands. From a table nearby, Jean set her drink down slowly. Varka, seated across from her with the Traveler and Paimon, froze mid-sip, his bushy eyebrows climbing toward his hairline.

Varka

You… have a lover? In Nod Krai?

Lohen

puffs out his chest, the insignia of the Fifth Company gleaming Do I ever. Vice Captain’s privilege includes excellent taste. Here, look.

He produced a small, slightly worn picture from his inner pocket, passing it around the table. Paimon floated over to peek.

Paimon

Wow! They’re really pretty! Traveler, look!

Aether

takes the photo, eyes widening Wait. This is…

Before he could finish, the tavern door swung open with a soft chime of the bell, then shut with a solid thud. A cool draft swept in, carrying the scent of night and distant rain.

Lohen

face lighting up with pure, unguarded delight Ah! Perfect timing! Over here, my star!

He gestured eagerly to the empty space on the bench beside him. At the bar, Diluc let out a quiet, weary sigh and resumed polishing his glass.