Scaramouche/Wanderer Oneshots

The Best Present || Wanderer Birthday Oneshot

A/N: Happy birthday to our favorite blue edgelord! 💙🤍

Sorry I posted this too late, school keeps occupying my schedule but I hope you guys will enjoy this oneshot!

(P.S. I haven't written in so long so I apologize if there are some grammatical errors or something.)

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"Lumine! Great timing, I have a favor to ask." Lumine listens willingly to Nilou's request despite having done commissions and accepting help from other Sumeru civilians. It's nothing that she couldn't handle. After all, with receiving entitlements such as the Honorary Knight, the hero of Liyue, the Captain of Swordfish II, and the First Sage of Buer, handling common tasks is like a walk in the park. Although, it can get a little overwhelming when people keep giving demands left and right and at some point, Lumine wondered if she'll end up scurrying around Sumeru City like a headless chicken.

Nilou gave an apologetic smile. "Sorry, am I asking for too much? I know it's a bit sudden but..." She trails off when Lumine waves her hands in front of her dismissively.

Apparently, Nilou had to prepare a dance number for a little girl's birthday celebration who became a huge fan of her after witnessing her solo performance at the plaza. Ecstatic that someone had appreciated the art of dancing and specifically asked her to perform on a special occasion, Nilou was determined to put on a magical performance. And in order to do that, a lot of heavy props will be needed for the stage backdrop which is the part where Lumine's strength comes in handy.

"I'm always ready to help you with anything Nilou. So don't worry, this is a piece of cake for me." She flashed a reassuring smile.

Paimon nodded happily, floating beside Lumine. "Yeah! We're your friends, Nilou. And friends help each other out."

Nilou clasped Lumine's hands, her ocean blue eyes brimming with excitement. "Thank you, Lumine! And you too, Paimon! I'll make sure to treat you after the celebration!"

"Yay! Now that's what I'm talking about!" Paimon squealed, doing a little twirl mid-air.

Lumine rolled her eyes. "Typical Paimon."

As Lumine and her floating companion bickered on their way out of the Grand Bazaar, a figure behind the wooden bulletin board watches them. A sigh left his lips.

"That's the seventeenth request you've accepted today, idiot."

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"Phew! My arms feel like they're about to fall off at any moment." Lumine groaned as she drops onto the grass, allowing her aching legs to relax.

"Paimon's head feels so woozy from walking around in the sun for a long period of time. Why do we have to take charge of the props in the middle of the day anyway?!" Paimon complained in her usual high-pitched voice.

Lumine inhaled the fresh scent of nature, her hands brushing against the grass mindlessly. "Apparently some props were finished late and since the performance happens this evening, we had to set them up immediately."

She observed the way the gentle breeze blew the leaves towards the lake, its small ripples forming around the water made a satisfying sight.

Paimon huffs in annoyance. "So it's the designer's fault after all! Oh well, Paimon's gonna go wash her face by the lake and maybe catch some fish. Be right back!" She chirped, floating towards the lake.

"And off she goes." Lumine mumbled, closing her eyes when the wind brushes past her face. Now that she thinks about it, being in a state of tranquility in Sumeru is something foreign to her. Perhaps it's because of all the unexpected turn of events she'd encountered so far. Meeting the Doctor, the samsara cycle in the Sabzeruz Festival, Alhaitham's operation to save Nahida, and stopping the Balladeer in his False God form. Everything felt like a whiplash to her, but she was thankful it all ended well thanks to Nahida.