Xiaolumi S5: Clair De Lune

Sons & Daughters of Apep

A/N: As Lumine, Paimon, and Xiao rest in the tent after some TCG.  Unfortunately, later that night a unknown intruder does not take heed of Liloupar's warning. 

Hope you enjoy the Liloupar and Xiao's lil duet. Still hard believe we say goodbye to Sumeru soon, I'm admittedly sad to leave Sumeru behind but looking forward future especially Natlan, Snezhnaya, and Khaenri'ah. But for now...where did I put my Fontaine diving license? lol

-IMPORTANT-
Despite fact that Apep just another way spell Apothis, I will be keeping Apep and Apothis as separate entities. This is due fact I was not counting on Hoyo to actually bring said chaos snake into Genshin. lol Nyx's "Apothis" is ded like Timmie's poultry. Apep is unknown status at present date(March 2023).

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The return back to the Tanit Tribe had brought some...interesting interactions from Babel being introduced to Liloupar. She could officially add "Master of the Djin" to her growing list of titles. But that was a horse of a different color as their little group went to join Jeht and Azariq around the fire, the thin moon overhead making Lumine frown in worry as she toned out the group's conversation for a moment. Was Vesperus alright? Last time he had gotten ill due to the moonless night. Which would be arriving tomorrow if she was recalling correctly. Xiao seemed to be just as restless for a multiple of reasons that did not escape Liloupar's notice.

"That time of the year I assume, dear wind nature spirit?"hummed Liloupar as she floated to whisper in his ear. Xiao flinched at what she was suggesting.

"Hmphm...Not yet but will soon."he huffed softly from where he sat arms crossed as he kept his gaze on Lumine.

"Ah so you are being affected by your binding, it must be very tightly intertwined."Liloupar stated softly in delighted amusement, a note of nostalgia to her echoing voice. "So why the restraint?"

"She only just had the twins a month ago and spring's only starting and I will not force something she doesn't desire unless her life is in danger."he dismissed turning his eyes to the soft golden hues of twilight as they gave way to dark, smooth canvas of twinkling stars. His golden eyes reflected like an owl in the moonlight. Liloupar gives a soft warm glow of understanding. Turning their attention back to the girls and large muscular eremite, Azariq.

"Dinner's ready, guys."called Jeht.

"Great, Paimon's starving~!"cheered the fairy as the bowls of curry were passed around.

"Ah right, before I forget! Is the Mother of the Jinn...is it with you, Traveler and Yaksha King?"inquired Azariq. The flicker of the campfire and torches provide the needed warmth for this cold desert night. Each of them just content to enjoy the warm meal as Lumine offered a smile.

"Yes."

"Azariq!! Didn't Matriarch Babel tell you not to ask that will nilly for no reason!?"snapped Jeht.

Azariq just lightly shook his head cracking a reassuring grin, "It's fine Jeht, I did guide you part of the way so I do count as a companion do I not?"

"Hmph."tsk Xiao going back to grooming the sand and dust out of his wings he brought out.

"A companion you say? Ha! Perhaps you speak too hastily, human."dismissed Liloupar. She did not like this man one bit and it seemed the bird yaksha not far away shared this view. There was something suspicious of this man that needed to be kept away from her master.

"Eh the bottle's speaking!?"screeched Azariq in shock.

"Such insolence!"snarled Liloupar gaining a blood red glow in her anger. "If you do not recognise to whom you speakth. Then perhaps silence will serve you better!"