Frozen In Time | Kaeya x Reader

Chapter 1

In Mondstadt, the city of freedom

The afternoon sun shone brightly above the city of freedom, long blessed with peace and prosperity after its days of tyranny were over. Renowned for its large drinking culture, it is the home of the famous Dandelion Wine, renowned all over Teyvat.

Though born and raised in Mondstadt, you have been travelling with your father ever since you were young, all while learning swordsmanship and sword forging along the way. You were the youngest sword expert in the city.

At 20 years old, noblemen and elites from all over the continent sought out your knowledge either for crafting or skills, and you did not disappoint. Helping others made you feel happy, but it used to get tiring sometimes. You preferred to work for the Knights Of Favonius because it was of benefit for your home city, and there were some secrets you'd only share with Acting Grand Master Jean of the Knights Of Favonius. The Knights also compensated fairly for work done, so that was a huge plus.

After half a day of work and training the younger knights, you head to the Knights' Headquarters and knock on Master Jean's office to report.

"Come in."

You open the door and step inside her office. Jean was absorbed in her paperwork, but she glances up at you and smiles gently.

"Done with work I assume?", she asks, placing a few papers in a file.

"Yes Master Jean. Are you?", you hand her a report of what you have done for the day.

"Almost. Just a few more contracts to sign", she says, taking your report and placing it on top of a pile of other reports.

"You need to take a break sometime, you know. Don't exhaust yourself like last time. You got sick and everyone was worried", you took a seat on a chair in front of her desk.

"I know I know, but I can't leave this for anyone else to deal with", she sighs as she leans back in her chair.

"As you like, but I'm letting you know that you're not alone in this. We could all help, me included, even though I'm not an official Knight", you smiled.

"You could be, given your skill-"

"Nah", you interrupted. "It's such a hassle, you know, the formal stuff. I also can't take on this responsibility."

"Understandable. The offer has no expiry date though."

"I appreciate it", you got up from your chair. "I'll come by tomorrow. Good afternoon, Master Jean."

"Have a good afternoon, (y/n)", Jean got back to her paperwork as soon as you left.

Even though it was pretty early for drinks, you decided to grab one from Angel's Share, maybe read a book as well, while you're at it. You were a pretty heavy drinker, so a cup or two of wine wouldn't do much.

You strolled from the headquarters down to the tavern. You opened the door and stepped inside, greeting Charles the bartender. "I'll have the usual please."

"One Dandelion Wine coming up."

You went over to a table by the window and opened up your book to read while waiting for Charles to pour you your drink and bring it over to you. You placed your Aquila Favonia sword on the length of the table, a move signifying that you don't want anyone else sitting with you.

Charles came over to you and placed your Dandelion Wine in front of you. "Enjoy. Let me know if you'd like anything else". You thanked him and went back to reading your book.

"Grabbing a drink so early?"

You turned your head to your right to find a certain red-haired fellow standing beside your table.