This chapter is dedicated to @rrinsluvr who posted about a lack of kazuha SMAUs on tumblr yesterday!! Your post kicked my ass into gear your wish is my command :)
All I do on tumblr is gush about spray and I will continue to do so… Wtf I love this so much. Yet again, Spray is slaying and doing it flawlessly. This is SO CUTE and SO FUNNY and I love it. Chefs kiss.
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SYNOPSIS!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀you’re just an ordinary maid in a count’s mansion in the outfields of mondstadt, doing chores all day to satisfy your lord and his mysterious guests. no questions asked. but when there is a specific guest, and this was no ordinary guest but the wealthiest man in mondstadt━━diluc ragnvindr pays a visit, the atmosphere of the mansion changes. the other maids ditch you as you were the only one who knew proficient etiquette and knew how to care and speak to guests from higher class. but when lord ragnvindr requests you to spy on your own lord, speculating your lord with suspicious fatui activity, you gladly helped him.
TAGS+WARNINGS!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ fluff & angst. strangers to friends to lovers. possible deaths, blood &gore, explicit language &phrases, use of alcohol, mentions of abuse, mentions of murder, possibly misinformation or tweaked lore for convenience (sorry hoyoverse this is my world now)
CHAPTERS!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀one.(coming soon + more as well!)
AUTHOR’S NOTE!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀hiiii mika is bullying me to post something on tumblr for months now. haha <3 there we go finally i posted something!! this is actually a fic i have on wtp (and i’m more active on there with more diverse fics) and the reader is actually an oc but i will definitely make some changes here and write it as a Reader and it will be gender neutral! i really enjoy this story and the plans i have for it so i hope you will enjoy reading it! <3
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About: Reader is a member of the Kamisato Clan, as well as an artist. They’re visiting the main estate for the summer, where they get to catch up with a good friend ☀
Summer in Inazuma was a time of festivals, fireworks, and of course, bright and sunny weather. Ever since your youth you’d always gone to visit the Kamisato estate for the holidays, and this year was no different.
It was hard not to admire Ayaka when she and her brother were so accomplished and well-versed in many things. Much time has passed though, and you’ve become an established artist yourself!
There was no doubt that you enjoyed your craft and strived to deliver the best to your customers, which was why you ended up spending the first portion of your holiday in your guestroom. The concept sketch for your latest commission was already approved, so all there was left to do was to bring it to life! The last three days were spent on this seeing as it was a rather large canvas you worked on, but you were satisfied with the results so far.
It was tiring, sure - but pride welled up in your chest whenever you stepped back to see it in its whole. It was a nostalgic illustration of a couple walking through the seasons, with little details to signify the growth of their relationship. It was so idealistic that it made your heart ache; your commissioner truly loved their parents to order such a painting of their legacy.
Two knocks sounded against the door of your room, calling your name to inquire if they may enter. You hummed in reply, to which Thoma slipped in quietly so as to not disturb your focus.
A tray was placed on the table as he sat down beside it, thoughtfully watching as you flitted around the room to add colors here and there, mixing the paints and rinsing your brush.
Thoma was done with most of his work by the time he visited you like this, but you were aware not to subject him to too much strain despite that; the two of you tended to spend these moments in comfortable silence. You finally placed your materials down, deeming it time to let the paint dry.
You quickly washed your hands by the door leading to the patio, leaving it open a bit so that the fumes wouldn’t get to either of your heads. Noticing that Thoma had brought your favorite snacks and drink, you couldn’t help but smile as you sat and clasped your hands in thanks for the meal.
In the past you used to have tea-time with your friends too - albeit it was just eating whilst the adults were talking. You preferred this more; Thoma may not be traditionally part of the family, but he’s brought his own charms and familiarities to the clan. His presence made you feel like an equal and listened to, which was something you hoped to give back to him over time.
“Are you planning to visit the city this week?” Thoma asked. Will you be finishing up by then?
You nodded, glancing at your work thoughtfully. “I am. I think it’ll only take two more days to finalize this, but before that I have to get more paint.”
“I’ll order them for you,”
“We can maybe go together.” You caught yourself, clearing your throat. “I mean, if you’re available for that, that is. It’s just that I would like to stretch my legs a bit, so even if you’re busy I would go by myself. A bit of a walk would be good for my creative flow, and buying supplies myself always feels better…”
Thoma chuckled - it was a gentle sound. “Regardless of your reasons, it would only feel right if I came along; both as a housekeeper and friend. So if you’re fine with it, I’d be delighted to accompany you.”
You nodded gratefully. “In that case, I’ll be in your care!”
-
The view from Ritou’s docks was a sight you wished you could capture forever. The azure water dyed with warm oranges from the Sun paired incredibly well with scarlet trees. Even if you did appreciate the beauty of sakura blossoms, this sight felt tranquil beyond anything else you’d normally see.
Your legs hung from your seat on the wooden walkway, and you’d sometimes swing them in the air as you spoke. With the water glistening and playing in the early evening, your worries lightened bit by bit. You and Thoma were taking a break after running errands together, while bags of paint and cooking ingredients sat beside him as he fished out a spyglass. You peered curiously when he smiled, beckoning you to come closer.
“Can you see that?” His voice was soft from beside you, tentative as he pointed towards a boat floating in the distance. “Sometimes people like to go out onto the water to watch the sunset. The Sun shines the same around the nations, after all, so it’s like a balm for homesickness.”
You held your breath as your gaze focused on the vessel. Briefly, you noticed figures moving on the deck. “Do you ever get homesick, Thoma?”
“Hmm… I do sometimes, but I chose to stay in Inazuma at my own accord.” You leaned back to say something else, only to feel your heart leap when you almost bumped heads with him.
Too close!
“Sorry! I was just trying to–” Thoma gestured at the spyglass, storing it away as he moved to give you space. “Are you alright?”
“Yes, I was just surprised!” You placed a hand on your heart to calm yourself. “Archons, that was clumsy of me.”
“We all have our moments.” He laughed.
“But I’ve never seen you like that.” You tried to recall the times you’ve seen him flustered or airheaded - coming up empty, you shrugged with a fond smile. “You just seem too perfect to be real sometimes.”
His reply was murmured so you didn’t manage to catch it. Noticing your confusion, Thoma reiterated: “Maybe you’ll find that to be untrue if you spent more time with me.”
“Is that an offer-?”
“Ihave been told that I’m a good host.” He returned. “Perhaps not perfect, but hopefully there’s some charm in that.”
-
The feeling of freedom from a job well done was one you enjoyed dearly; you felt yourself bubbly with energy as you went out to the city to unwind, the marketplace alive with chatter and the comforting aroma of local cuisine. Falling into conversation with Thoma was easy, and it was only a bit ago when the topic went to interesting places around Inazuma.
“I do like visiting Chinju Forest,” Thoma considered. “It feels really magical there, especially since it’s a place with eternal nightfall.”
You felt a smile tugging at your mouth. “I remember you were interested in the tanuki. Apparently Sayu won’t teach you their arts no matter how much you try?”
“Yep.” He sighed. “It’s a shame because of how cool it is, like how they can even shapeshift into items – it would’ve been such a useful skill to have.”
“Just what would you have used that for…?” You mused as you took a bite of dango. Your mood brightened as its sweetness met your tongue. “Oh, these are good.”
“Food is always better fresh! Not that I mind bringing meals to your room, but this kind of experience is always nicer.” It’s been a while since you’ve had time to catch up, after all. There were stories and restaurants that he’d like to introduce you to.
“Mhm,” You hummed. “The setting is half of the experience, after all.” No matter how convenient it was to have things delivered, getting to wander around with friends was fun. “Chinju Forest… I guess in my case I’d love to visit Watatsumi Island.”
You weren’t able to travel there freely because of the conflict from the Vision Hunt Decree, but now that it was resolved…
“I think we could arrange that.” Noticing your interest, he started to explain. “The Clan Head was thinking about sending some gifts over, so if you’d like you could tag along.”
“Would that really be alright?” Your brow furrowed. “You’ve already done a lot for me. Even if I’m part of the clan, I shouldn’t impose on you too much.”
“You’re an artist, aren’t you?” There was a fond glimmer in his eyes. “It’s only natural that you’d want to see the world, and I’d love to have your company.”
You had always wanted to visit Watatsumi Island for its breathtaking colors and plants. You heard of its mountains and waterfalls, brought to life with soft hues of beautiful pinks and purples. How mesmerizing would it be to explore a place with bubbles and jellyfish in the air?
But right now with the person before you, you considered that there were other things that could enchant you just as much - if not more.
it was a good day in liyue. the sun was warm but not too hot to burn and the skies were a clear blue with no signs of rain coming anytime soon.
it was a rare opportunity so you decided to take a stroll in the forest.
after a few hours of berry picking, you stopped for a quick rest by the roots of a big and archaic tree.
unbeknownst to you, there was a certain slime floating right over your head.
and while you didn’t notice the foreign presence, someone else did.
you shrieked as xiao plunged right beside you, eyes dripping with strength and malice.
while diluc wanted to kill the slime, xiao wanted to decimateit.
he wasted no time and ran after the slime who bounced away in panic.
‘you almost died. twice.’ was all that ran in your head.
that is until the slime whimpered, effectively attacking your soft heart.
with a hesitant smile, you mumbled his name and xiao turns his attention to you.
were you hurt? did you need anything? should he race back to wangshu inn?
no, it was worse than that.
you wanted to keep… a slime? xiao briefly wondered if he accidentally hit you in the head or something.
good luck convincing him.
i’m not entirely sure how you’ll manage to do that because xiao was looking at you very strangely.
“come on, please? i’ll ignore the fact that you were practically stalking me when we agreed that you wouldn’t do that.”
“…”
it was a silence worth an hour at the very least. just as you were about to give up, xiao sighed and turned around.
“…tsk. you mortals and your odd behaviors.”
so now you have a slime child!
all was good in paradise.
…except xiao did not like the idea of playing daddy.
he would glare at the slime and prod at it when you mentioned some out-of-the-ordinary thing it did.
and god forbid you spend more time with the slime than with him. he just might snap.
like that one time you were gushing over the slime because it cuddled into you out of nowhere.
he waited until you left to get a drink before he stared at the slime. after a while, he reached out to tentatively pinch it which prompted an odd (in his opinion) sound from it.
it was like a more durable jelly and it’s very, very strange. it’s a little cold though and for some reason, playing around with it felt satisfying.
not like xiao would admit to it. he heard you climbing up the stairs and immediately withdrew his hands much to the slime’s complaints.
after that encounter, you notice the slime’s inclination to xiao.
like that one moment when you were fixing yourself a snack and when you turned around, it was gone. you intended to ask xiao for help but instead, you found the slime next to xiao just purring at him with puppy eyes despite the adeptus’ pointed attempts to ignore its presence.
one time, xiao was out and about, exorcising grudges and demons and all that fancy stuff.
in the middle of the fight, he spots the slime in the corner making heart eyes at him.
the way his heart dropped—
he swiftly finishes the one he’s battling and speeds to reach the slime.
he grips it very unceremoniously but you can excuse his attitude because he’s literally in the middle of a battle that could end with the both of them dead.
so now, there’s xiao battling cursed subjects with one hand because the other is too occupied carrying the slime.
after a while, he got enough room to breathe and he places the slime up on a tree.
“stay,” he says firmly as he pointed a finger at the slime. it was as if he was a father scolding a child.
in a way he was. trace amounts of disbelief and disappointment were in his tone but he wasn’t angry.
he cleans up the rest of his enemies as quickly as possible and he brings the slime back to you.
you promptly began scolding it and the slime had the audacity to whine.
meanwhile, xiao was just crossing his arms in the background, watching the scene unfold.
even he had to admit that it was pretty cute.
later that night, you asked xiao to bring it along with him sometimes so it wouldn’t have to sneak around.
xiao surprisingly agreed.
since they’re around each other more often now, the slime slowly began carving itself a spot in his heart.
little taps of affection, not quite close to petting, just fingers lingering long enough for three quick pats.
sometimes, you’ll be on your way back to wangshu inn and you’ll spot them side by side, waiting for you.
even rarer, you’ll wake up around midnight to see both the slime and xiao missing but the soft sound of a flute being blown calms you down.
he’ll never confess to it but if anything happens to the slime, he’ll go out on his way to exterminate whoever did it.
it doesn’t matter if it’s a shrub or a treasure hoarder. they’re donefor.
to sum it up, a very protective dad who pretends he doesn’t care but is always keeping an eye on it. 10/10
This is just pure smut, pure filthy trashy smut between s/o and Xiao. Long story short s/o finally has enough of Xiaos attitude and gives him a good smack, and that just awakens actual Satan basically, but again this is just smutty smut smut… with a bit of angst at the start i guess- also this is WAY longer than I assumed it was gonna be… and I have spent roughly a week on this too so I’m honestly broken at trying to tidy it up anymore… so like sorry for the small novel I’ve ended up writing. But either way blame Mod Kaeya for giving me this idea, enjoy you dirty lil babies ( ≖ ͜ʖ≖) - Mod Diluc
