OMG WHAT IS THIS GIFT FROM ALL THE FANFIC GODS (SHESHE) BRIGHTENING MY SUNDAY WHEN I LEAST EXPECT OMFG..... THe gasp I let out when this dropped in my inbox!!!!
FOR ONCE I AM NOT IN BED SLEEPY AND CAN READ AND COMMENT RIGHT AWAY
when they stumble into Aether. Quite literally, in Razor’s case. He’s laughing, quietly, but doubled over and clutching his stomach.
My babies they are having SO MUCH FUN TOGETHER 🥹💗💗
Bennett jumps forward to stabilize Razor, one hand on his hip and the other on his elbow as he takes a few surprised steps back. Man Chai stands on his hind legs, pawing at Razor in concern.
THEY PROTECC..... LIKE IT's THEIR FIRST INSTINCT 🥹🥹🥹
As usual, Aether’s signing along as he speaks - but he is speaking out loud, which doesn’t happen all that often. For them to be so energetic with it, must be a really good day. So what’s happening?
Omg the signing, I love that? And oh, just what could have made dear Ae so excited, hm? HM???
“Yeah, yeah,” Aether says, bouncing on their heels. “It’s just that our ship to Dornman Port leaves in like, uhhh, five minutes ago?”
😂😂😂 Whoopsies! (listen, they have Priorities,)
At his side, Bennett gets a full body shiver, no doubt recalling a similar experience.
BABY SWEETIE
At this point, Gaming could easily navigate it with closed eyes. Not that he ever would, even as a joke; There’s monsters on the way and he’s on the job. Not taking even a single chance of having his cargo damaged, no sir, not him.
Because my good precious son is the BEST at his job
And if he ever has any trouble - a peg missing or Man Chai getting tangled in the lines - it takes a single spark of his Vision to light up the space. He can’t help thinking Pyro is the most convenient element of all. He doesn’t have to worry about the dark, or the cold, or cooking. Lucky him!
SO SMART AND RESOURCEFUL
As a Vision Holder, Gaming also has access to the pocket dimension granted to all those favored by Celestia. It’s not much, certainly nothing like the adepti arts Aether told him about - whole realms fitting in a teapot, can you imagine that! - but it’s enough to stash his things,
Wtf, this is genius???? THIS IS SO GOOD?? LORE VERSIONS OF GAME MECHANICS = BEST
and the brass cauldron he’s got from Benny for his birthday
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH
And now, Gaming makes use of it to transport Aether’s package safely.
The Important Pakig!!!
Or maybe it’s dependent on the strength of the wielder, cuz he’s pretty sure Aether carries a literal armory in theirs.
😂❤❤ STRONG AE
The little rascal yawns at him from his own pillow, paws kneading into the plush as he settles.
sleepy sweetie kitty I love him so much
Gaming might’ve been tempted into utilizing a teleport waypoint, but, well, he didn’t exactly expect to rush back. The devices are extremely useful, but take out a lot of stamina for a single use. It’s not uncommon for people to be bedridden for a while after a jump.
WHY ARE YOU A GENIUS AND WHY AM I SO BLESSED TO HEAR ALL THIS WORLDBUILDING
His friends have walked him to the border, all of them unwilling to part. Even though they had plans to meet back up within a fortnight. The two of them had some commissions to wrap up in Mond, but after that, it was their turn to visit Lihue at last. Gaming’s invited them to Yun Jin’s performance, the opera a perfect dive into Liyuen culture.
🥹🥹🥹❤❤❤❤ my heart... My heart.....
RE: PAKIG CONTENTS THAT IS SO SWEET. ADORABLE. PRECIOUS. HEART-MELTING
There were also many, many letters. They were unsealed, so Gaming caught a glimpse of— He can’t call it anything but yearning.
CLUTCHES CHEST Oh, Aether 🥹🥹🥺🥺❤
Wangshu Inn is as imposing and gigantic as usual. Gaming stops at the foot of it just to take it in, before he begins his trek. The elevators are, of course, broken. As usual. How is this place so popular again?
😂😂😂😂😂 the real questions
Even kneels down to pat Man Chai when he barrels into her legs.
Like, WHO COULD NOT
“I have a paki—” he starts. Clears his throat, “A package! For the Conqueror of Demons.”
I ALREADY SAID BUT LET ME RESTATE: THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER AND I LOVE YOU SO ENDLESSLY
“You talk loud,” the stranger says. Even his voice is beautiful. Cold, though. To say Gaming is a little intimidated would be a lie. He’s positively awed. Then Adeptus Xiao looks off to the side, clearing his throat - dare he say - awkwardly, “…do I pay you?”
X I A O HIM So AMAZING AND ADORABLE
He’s seen this face so many times on Chongyun,
Liyue pals!!! 🥹🥹🥰🥰🥰
Xiao immediately softens, a blush growing on his face. Behind him, Verr Goldet hides a smile behind her hand. “That fool,” he whispers, nearly too quiet for Gaming to hear. The tenderness in his voice is enough to make Gaming melt with gladness. He smiles at Xiao, hoping to relay that feeling without putting the other on the spot. He seems…shy.
I'm melting.... so tendie........
Settling the package on the floor, Gaming scoops the suanni up, rubbing his knuckles across his forehead, “Where are your manners, you!” Man Chai, of course, only purrs.
HE IS SUCH A CAT I LOVE HIM SO SO SO MUCH
He’s incredibly curious about this person who stole Aether’s heart.
stole Aether's heart 😭😭❤❤❤❤
And yet, the way he spoke of Aether… The way the flush remains on his cheeks as he thinks; The soft look he regards the package with, the twitch of his fingers when Man Chai paws in his direction… Those things tell him the Conqueror of Demons is a gentle person. Caring, if a bit unused to company.
THE GOOD GOOD CHARACTER TROPE
Eventually, Xiao sighs, “Did they…seem okay?”
SO WORRIED SO CARING 😭💕💕💕
Whatever he sees, Xiao dismisses with a huff. When he looks back at Gaming, it’s with a soft smile. “You did good. Thank you.”
🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 yes!!!! my HARDWORKING SON
“He didn’t use to be so open. The Traveller is good for him,” she muses.
I'm MELTING this is so precious
This time, Zhongli introduced him to his partner.
💕💞🥰💞💕💞🥰🥰🥰
“The one and only!” Childe laughs, shooting him finger guns. Then he starts riffling through his bag, “From Aether, you said? Here, take this, archons know they need more.” Two pouches of mora get pressed into his hands, “One’s for you!”
HELP... SWEET TARTELETTE, SO GENEROUS
When he tries to argue, Childe just scribes out a note for Zhongli. It says ‘Cream stew good for dinner? Miss ya!’ with a smiley face.
I CANT HANDLE THIS HOW IS EVERYTHING SO CUTE!!!!! AAAAAAA
Well, at least all the couples have been reassured. Mister Zhongli positively melted seeing the note.
SO DID I, ARCHONS HELP ME, I AM A PUDDLE OF FEELS NOW
Thinking about it, aren’t his and Xiao’s mannerisms pretty similar?
I see, I see, I should've expected this from a Sheshe fic: perfection right until the very last line
Oh gods sheshe... I'm in tears and I can't stop smiling!! How did you finish this so fast?? And how is this so GOOD?? The softness?? The tenderness?? The xiaother LOVE? I could FEEL the connection between them across all the distance 🥺🥹💕💕💕 And SONS™ so precious!! Ga'ming and Man Chai, best delivery duo ever or best delivery duo ever? Also: WHY IS YOUR XIAO SO LOVABLE? and Ae, the absolute ray of sunshine?? EVEN A LIL BIT OF ZHONGCHI IN THERE, gods, this was a Feast of Good Treats For Mimi. I love your fics, I just can't handle 🥹❣💖💗💕💞 Sending you SO MANY CUDDLES AND HUGS AS THANKS FOR THIS PRECIOUSNESS. I'm so HAPPY. Best Sunday surprise EVER
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