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"Why do people offload so much on me when we first meet?! Ugh! That was literally too much at the moment, oh man I nearly picked my cousin to be in my harem! That would have been awkward as hell! Who is Lumine's father and what happened after that since we're on the topic of my family tree."Aether tilts his head for a second, he couldn't recall what the man's face looked like but he could remember the name. "King Briareos, they say he abandoned Khaenri'ah but that isn't true he was murdered by her majesty Rhinedottir to secure the throne for Durin, her oldest son but he died during the first phase of the war. Albedo, the second son and second witness to the king's murder something we both witnessed, escaped to Mondstadt after that faze, and had his memories of Durin sealed away. Leaving Lumine, the only successor to the throne. However, as the war was upon the door of the Khaenrians, I was ordered to offer myself."Aether ends his explanation there since M/n knew the outcome. "By the Archons, this is just one giant power struggle and it's one-sided... Fucking ridiculous. I'll never catch a break until Lumine and my mother are dead."M/n chuckles, how much more would he have to do to ensure a safe future for himself and others he cares about? "Do not fret, Your majesty. I can aid you-"
"No, I don't want you in the crossfire. You've been through enough, Aether. I much prefer you be a pampered prince in my loving care, thankfully this won't be awkward since you're not related to me in any way. Come now, I'm sure someone- Scratch that, they all realized I'm gone by now, they'll freak out at first until I explain the situation."M/n finally stands from the Dandelions and offers his hand to the other, like Kunikuzushi and Hibiki, Aether is on the small side. The blondie happily takes the hand of the prince and allows him to guide this time. "You know, I wonder.."
"What is it Aether?"
"Why didn't she kill me when they invaded Khaenri'ah?"That was a very valid question and to be honest, M/n couldn't understand either, why would she leave Aether alive in the first place? "I'll ask her when we return, I'll make it known that I'm taking you into my harem and there's nothing she can do."
"You'd do that...For me? Why are you so kind to me?"Aether pulls back causing M/n to halt. There was little kindness in this world, and suddenly someone shows up and treats him kindly, through all his life no one was willing to just sweep him off his feet and care for him...So of course he'd feel a bit hesitant and allow his emotions to show. "I know this is sudden but... You've been through too much, I have a very soft spot for those who need love and comfort in their life and I feel as if I have enough to give. I'll keep giving until I can fix the hearts of those I love. It won't be easy and I fully understand your hesitation.."M/n pulls Aether into a hug, something he never had before. "I'll carry your burdens if I must."
"Wh-What about your own?"
"They're not important, what's important is that you're treated like the rare jewel you are."Aether shyly wraps his arms around M/n and sighs, is this what it felt like to rely on someone? "Okay, I believe you now...But please keep your promise to treat me well."
"Of course!"Once again, M/n takes Aether by the hand and gently leads him towards the Dawn winery, the walk wasn't long and it was full of chatter between the two; Aether now walking beside M/n and not behind him, still hand and hand. When approaching the winery, M/n could see all his concubines and Verose standing outside. "See, I told you he'd be alright, he does that sometimes."
"Sorry, did I make everyone worried?"Kunikuzushi and Baizhu nod bashfully but Kunikuzushi takes notice of Aether. "Uhhh is that-"
"Allow me to explain what the cute rabbit dropped on my lap not even an hour ago!"
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