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Letting go of the vine, (Name)'s/s' started falling before realizing something. 'Oh shit, I don't have a glider-' The girl's eyes widening, her face twisted into a look of horror after the seriousness of the situation she was in.
Feeling someone grab her wrist, (Name)'s/s' face paled. Using her strength to lift her other arm, she tried clawing at the person's hand, which only made their grip tighter. Wincing, (Name) bit down on her lip as she looked up to see a certain blond-haired male.
"Let go of me!" Immediately pulling the girl up, he pinned her to the wall with her hands over her head, his expression never changing. "You fucking creep!" She yelled, squirming in her current position as she tried escaping.
"You're well aware that your strength barely rivals mine, and what you're doing is a waste of time, yes?" Pausing for a brief moment, (Name) sucked in a breath before feeling tears brim her eyes.
"I'll never submit to you, or any of the others. No matter what, I'd have to give up, I won't and never will." (Name) furrowed her brows, a look on her face that took Dainsleif slightly aback.
"I'm afraid you're misinformed on what my intention is, (Name)." Scoffing, the girl rolled her eyes. "Just quit the bullshit and do whatever you intended to me. I couldn't care less about the lies you'll spit out," (Name) sneered.
"...As much as I'd further explain the details, we don't have much time-" "Don't have much time for what? I highly doubt you even have an excuse." (Name) spat out, the tone in her voice making his eye twitch.
His grip on her wrists tightening once again, (Name) glared at the blond. "Just spit it out already!" She hissed. ''As I've said before, we don't have much time before someone goes in here. I'm guessing you know that I have a strong sense of smell, correct?" No response left (Name). Not a nod, a hum, or a short phrase, yet her expression told him everything.
"I understand that you're trying to leave Teyvat, but because of its size, and those who are after you will make it even more difficult, which is why I want to assist you on your journey to leave Teyvat," Dainsleif finished. "Excuse me, what?" Looking at Dainsleif with disbelief, (Name) raised a brow.
"I want to assist-" "Yeah, yeah, I know, but why do you expect that I'll accept it? I know that I have no weapon, vision, or combat abilities, but what if you betray me in the end and-... Wait, no. What if you're also like them? What if you suddenly snatch me for yourself in the end?" (Name) asked, suspicious of Dainsleif.
"If I were to do that, I would've done it already." Staying silent for a brief moment, (Name) was lost in thought. 'Dainsleif doesn't seem like the type to do that, but I don't know what his character's like yet... The archon quest didn't reveal a lot about him...' "No thanks... I'd rather do this on my own. I appreciate your uh... your offer, but if I did it before, I'm sure as hell I can do it again. Now please let my wrists go." Dainsleif stood in silence for a brief moment, making (Name) have second thoughts on declining his offer.
"I never offered to assist you," Dainsleif stated. A few seconds passed, and the silence between them was deafening for (Name). 'Oh shit... Is he going to snap?' Hearing a sigh escape from Dainsleif lips, (Name) felt the man let go of her wrists.
"Took you long enough. If you held them for any longer, you would've-" Tilting her head, (Name) looked around. As if the blond disappeared into thin air, he was gone from his spot. Not a trace of him was left. 'Was that a hallucination?' Looking back at her wrists, an uneasy feeling welled up inside of her.
"I'm just gonna pretend that never happened because I don't plan on extending my stay here." (Name) muttered to herself, going back to the ledge. "(NAME)!" Paimon cried out, startling the girl. "Jesus Christ, you scared me-" Hugging (Name), Paimon buried her face into her chest.
"Woah! You good, Paimon?" (Name) chuckled, her breath hitching as soon as Paimon looked up at her with teary eyes. "Hey, what's wrong?" Worried, (Name) furrowed her brows. Paimon crying was something she never expected.
"Paimon thought you were going to get captured!" Paimon sobbed, her state breaking (Name)'s/s' heart. "I..." (Name) parted her lips to say something, but nothing came out. "I won't do anything careless like that anymore. I'm sorry, Paimon," (Name) apologized, reassuring the small pixie as she hugged her back.
"Let's go now, Paimon. We don't wanna stay here for too long, k?" Waiting for Paimon's response, (Name) felt somewhat calmed down after she nodded.
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"Took you long enough," The blond muttered, looking down at the abyss mage bowing in front of her. "What is it you need, princess?" It queried. Narrowing her gaze to the throne beside hers, she internally groaned. Noting the girl's irritation, the creature looked up to meet her gaze. "Is there something wrong?" It asked.
"Go fetch Aether, he'd contacted me of his arrival, but he isn't here yet," Lumine stated, a stoic expression on her face as she adjusted her flower. "Of course, princess." Watching the small blue thing pull away to fulfill its orders, Lumine sighed.
"I wonder if your reason for reaching out to me is because you're after someone we've both set our eyes on, dear brother..."
