a/n: i was supposed to be studying for a test tomorrow but here have overly long headcanons about the nxx members as genshin impact players <3
artem wing.
boomer #1
has never played genshin and would never have played genshin if it weren’t for mc trying to include him in “fun team bonding activities”
can only play on the desktop because his fingers are too big and awkward for the tiny icons on the phone
got insanely lucky on his first ten standard pulls and got diluc — has been maining him ever since
the rest of his pulls have been trash though
his diluc is triple crowned with a skyward spine (arguably the only decently built character on his team)
although he tries to use all his brain cells when it comes to this game, he’s actually not great at setting up elemental reactions and whatnot, so he just sticks with diluc and xingqiu and keeps hammering away with vapourise
superrrr basic team comp of diluc, xingqiu, xiangling (it used to be bennett but things happened)and noelle
things being this idiot getting bennett to c6 *painful noises*
his second team is a joke and he literally cannot make it past floor eleven of the abyss
luke encourages him to at least try out mona (who he keeps losing the 50/50 to) but artem just cannot figure out her burst mechanics for the life of him
“why do i have to wait before i… attack the enemy with starry patterns?”
luke, bless his soul, tries his best to explain patiently while marius just dies laughing at him
his artifacts are a disaster. he puts hp or def stat artifacts on characters to get the artifact set bonus but always forgets to swap them out until luke or marius want to see his builds
“what is diluc doing with a hp circlet??? no wonder why you’re doing no damage!!” “ohh…”
is a f2p! he’s not so into the game that he’d spend money on it but he does enjoy playing it with mc so that they can spend time together and have a common conversation topic
probably the sort to do dailies and log out immediately afterwards unless there’s a new patch or release
his areas average like… 50% exploration what the fuck… and that includes mondstadt
honestly artem’s favourite part of the game is the serenitea pot — he finds it super relaxing to just put things together
he knows how to do boulder clipping (that’s the only thing he knows how to do in this game) and one of his designs won him primos in an official serenitea pot contest
literally had nothing suitable for a gaming set up so marius bought him a nice gaming keyboard with flashing keys (that ruins the aesthetic of his working area so he almost never uses it) and luke gave him a spare headset because the static from his old earphones was giving everyone high blood pressure
usually doesn’t talk whenever he plays co-op, just follows the rest around obediently and beats things up with diluc in the background
that being said, co-op usually happens in his world because he’s the lowest ar out of all of them
If it is okay and you are not too busy, could you possibly give us a summary of Xia Yan's upcoming story chapter and new SSR? I know translations take a while but I am so curious about what happens
A/N: So yeah, it’s been years since I last write something but yeah, Tears of Themis happened lol (I was around 16 years old when I last did a fanfic). I was so emotionally invested with Luke/Xia Yan/Natsuhiko that it forced me to write something. And yeah, I hope ya guys forgive me for this sloppy writing TwT (P.S. Some minor spoilers)
- Your home - “Answer me please”
You tried to dial a certain number on your contacts several
times now but the other end’s not picking up. Your multiple attempts are all basically
fails and you’re starting to lose hope. The once clear sky minutes ago begins
to darken as thick clouds form, indicating a heavy downpour but you didn’t notice
at all.
“The person you are calling is unavailable at the moment.”
Another attempt to contact but still no response. Desperation’s
getting into you as time goes by. You’re now thinking of any place where he
might be. He must be somewhere the two of you shared a lot of memories with.
The aquarium? His apartment? You’re starting to become more agitated as tears
continuously fall to your cheeks. Suddenly, a certain person came into your
mind that can help you.
“Sphinx. He must know!”
Without hesitation, you dialed his number in a flash. He answered your call in
a few seconds. After a few minutes, you finally know where your childhood friend
is. You hurriedly grabbed your things, together with the letter he just gave
you, and went your way towards your old home. You should’ve known. That’s the
place where the both of you shared a lot, the place where you grew up together,
where you first met. All you can think of right now is him. You need to talk to
him; you need to let him know how you feel.
- Old home’s attic
-
Nostalgia suddenly hit Luke as he opened the door. The furniture,
the picture frames, everything. They’re still the same as he remembered before
he left. A small smile formed into his lips as he starts to wander around the
attic. There are still pictures of him and you neatly placed at the shelves. Luke’s
smile widened as he reminisces your childhood moments together.
- flashback - “Say, Luke…”
A certain brunette looked at your direction, slightly tilting his head in
response to your call. You’re both doing your homework diligently just so you
can play after.
“Yeah?”
You put your pen down after writing the last answer on your
sheet, then gave your full attention to your childhood friend.
“What do you want to become when you grow up?”
The brunette gave a slight confused look at you.
“Why did you suddenly ask me that?”
“Well, I want to be an attorney one day!”
You said as you gave him your usual warm smile. His cheeks displayed
a hint of pink but he shrugged it off before you even noticed.
“That’s nice. But why an attorney though. Don’t they send
bad guys to jail?”
“That’s the point!”
You stood up from your chair, putting your hands together and
your eyes full of glee.
“I do think attorneys are amazing! They defend good people
and they help in punishing the bad guys! And also, I want to protect you, mom
and dad when I grow up~!”
You gave Luke a playful flick on his forehead without warning,
giving him a grin.
“It’s because you always get into trouble!”
He immediately retorted to your statement, still holding the
are of his forehead you flicked, pretending that it hurts.
“Hey! I said I’m sorry!”
His cheeks are kind of puffed, which you find cute. Seconds
later, you both begin to laugh.
“So, what do you want to become when you grow up?”
Luke put his hand on his chin, as if he’s thinking thoroughly.
You patiently wait for his response and seconds later, he finally talked.
“I want to be a superhero!”
With that unexpected answer, your head tilted to one side.
“But why? I mean, we both know that superpowers don’t really
exist.”
“Well… I want to protect you all the time…”
He scratched his cheeks as he utters the words, putting a slight
tint on your cheeks as well. Realizing what he just said, he faced the other
direction to hide his embarrassment. The both of you remained silent for a
couple of minutes when Luke decided to break the ice.
“Or maybe, I can become a detective! Like Sherlock!”
You looked at him to see his wide smile. You can feel his sincerity
as you looked at his coral orbs. Smile formed into your lips again as you
speak.
“Mhhm. And then I can be your Watson. Sherlock has Watson, you
have me!” The both of you shared a gaze, as if making a pact already.
“Yeah! You’ll be my Watson from now on!”
“And you’ll be my Sherlock…”
“And together, we will make our dreams come true!”
You said in unison as you both sealed your promise with your
pinkie fingers.
- End Flashback -
“You really did become a lawyer, and I became a detective.”
He smiled; thoughts of your childhood still linger on his
mind. Within those eight years of separation, you both endured life on
different paths. Luke tightens his grip on the picture frame of both of you,
playing mindlessly on a beach.
“Things won’t be just like before. I’ll do this for your own
good. I hope you understand…”He put down the frame exactly how it was when he grabbed it.
He was about to wander around more when he realized something.
“She’s probably awake right now. And by this time, you must’ve
already received the letter. “Silence prevailed in the room. His frown keeps on deepening
though as time passed by. He then started to pace back and forth inside the
room.
“She’s probably looking for me right now. She’s probably sad.”
Contemplating his actions, you noticed that the sky’s
turning grayer. Dense clouds covering the sun rapidly.
“It’s going to rain hard at this point. Even an umbrella would
be useless.”
And Luke was right. Heavy rain started to fall, making him more
fretful. He immediately grabbed his phone, turning off his airplane mode. All
of your missed calls immediately bombarded his call records after. He was about
to call your number when a call suddenly popped. It was from you.
- On the road – It was already raining cats and dogs, roads barely visible
to the naked eye. You’re running endlessly towards your destination, not caring
about your surrounding at all. You forgot to bring your umbrella but you still
continued your journey. A lot of questions and what ifs run through your head
right now, and only one person can put an end on your bad thoughts.
“Why?”
Tears started to cloud your vision further. You tried wiping them away but it’s
just becoming worse. Your tears are now mixing with the raindrops falling from
the tips of your hair down to your face.
“We promised not to keep anything from each other! “
Your pace gradually decreases as more tears flow from your
eyes. You eventually stopped running; head faced down as you became more soaked
from the rain.
“I should’ve noticed sooner….”
So many emotions filled your heart right now. Sadness?
Happiness? Fear? Regrets? Those are the only ones you can recognize from the
pool of intense emotions that’s filling you up right now.
“I like you too, you idiot.”
And with that, you ball yourself in the middle of the rain, letting
out all the pent-up pressure in your chest. Luckily for you, there was no one
nearby, giving you a sense of privacy. But minutes later, you decided to move
forward and meet Luke to settle things all at once. Fortunately, you’re just a
few steps away from your old house. You heart starts to beat faster as if it wants
to break free from your chest. When you finally reached the yard of your home,
you decided to give Luke another call despite the heavy rain. - Old home’s attic
– “I just hope she’s alright. I won’t forgive myself if…”
Luke shook his thoughts off as he immediately answered the
call, concern evident on his face.
“Where are you?”
You didn’t answer, but he immediately figured out your
location. He ran to the balcony and he was right. He saw your figure completely
drenched in the rain. He then hurriedly gets his jacket and ran outside to fetch
you. He didn’t care if he gets soaked in
the rain too. In a swift motion, he put his jacket on your head for cover and
you both ran inside the house.
He then took the towel he prepared a while ago, anxiously
wiping down your hair.
“Why didn’t you bring an umbrella? What if you get sick?”
He stopped his lecture then immediately begin blaming
himself.
“Well, it’s my fault. I should’ve considered – “
You cut his self-blaming with a very tight hug. Luke froze
instantly, surprised on your sudden action. You cried out loud again, you faced
buried in his chest as he tried to console you with a hug. What you both don’t
know is that this is the start of a very big change in your relationship, and
things won’t be the same again.
I just want to say, THANK YOU CSP FOR EXISTING I really love the outcome of this commission and my friend even turned it into wallpaper aahhhh ;;; I might open a commission but 2 slots only because I’ll be continuing my review next month :’)
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