It's a Genshin Christmas

[startraveler]

Who: Genshin cast!
Which: Log
Where: Aether's (and Childe's) house
What: Genshin cast meets up for dinner and a small party, chaos ensues
Warnings: alcohol, will add more if anything happens!

[The temperature dropped, snow started to fall and it seems like Reverein is preparing for some kind of holiday. Aether observes all of that with fascination and decides that this is a perfect moment to gather everyone for a dinner together. Surely, a meeting at such a time will help them all get along!

...Hopefully.

Every person from Teyvat will get an invitation as Aether gets to work, and when the day comes around, all invited will be welcomed by the traveler and lead inside to the living room.

All kinds of dishes can be found on the table and everyone should be able to find something they like. Apart from various specialities from Mondstadt, Liyue and Inazuma, there are also Snezhnayan dishes, all thanks to a certain Harbinger who helped Aether prepare this feast. You can also find various drinks and teas to warm you up (likely a contribution from Diluc and Zhongli), though Aether did not foresee that a certain bard may be trying to add something to those drinks. Be careful not to get drunk!

Apart from food, you can warm up by the fireplace and there are also blankets stacked on the couch in case someone felt particularly cold today.

In the corner of the room there are many small boxes with bows, each one having a name tag. Apparently, this is a gift-giving season so the traveler felt the need to include that in his plans. The gifts are really not too much, many will find cookies and a colourful holiday card inside, but it's the thought that counts!

Sadly, not everything is planned. Aether could not expect that his house will be so inviting for Gumdrops. The small creature will float around, urging you to hug or kiss... or fight! Aether definitely does not like that last kind.]

Comments

[whirlwindthrust]

No, not quite like that.

[ Though he had been watching the Traveler and Paimon as they loitered around the Inn until they met. But it wasn't trouble that initially drew Xiao to Aether. ]

Though it is the reason I linger.

[creationary]

[ Oh? That's an unexpected response, though not exactly a surprising one, given the amount of danger that Aether attracts. ]

You try to protect him?

[ Albedo's tone is inquisitive and thoughtful. ]

[whirlwindthrust]

[ Now there's an interesting question. ]

He isn't in need of protection. [ True enough. Aether is talented in the art of combat. ] Though perhaps someone to share the burden.

[creationary]

[ That's true enough. Someone to share the burden, though...Albedo likes the sound of that. It's a lesson he has to learn himself, over many years. There are things he simply can't accomplish on his own, research that he needs an assistant for. For all he struggles to make and maintain bonds, the ones he has are invaluable.

A thoughtful hum. ]

There are few things which individuals are able to do as well as a pair or group of likeminded people, to say nothing of the benefits of a supporting relationship itself.

[ But after a moment, he adds: ]

Ah, I apologize. I didn't mean to overly scrutinize your connection with him. My curiosity simply gets the better of me at times.

[whirlwindthrust]

[ It's also a lesson that Xiao has been needing to learn. Slowly, it is starting to sink in that he can rely upon others. There are people out there that can help make things better and will support him.

Xiao is similar to Albedo in that regard and ever since meeting Aether, he's had to re-evaluate his stances on things. ]

No apologies are needed. Given that all kinds are attracted to the Traveler, it only seems reasonable to ask questions.

[ After all... Aether does think to reside with one of the Fatui. ]