Novalunosis | Wanderer x Reader | GENSHIN IMPACT

22 - Loneliness

"The song I played was one I wanted to forget about, but it went well with the musicians pace. It was a song that I played every night while being a Harbinger," You explain, watching Yurushi's face carefully. He's shocked. Not talking. Not moving.

You furrow your eyebrows deeper. "It made me feel calm. It cleared my mind and made me feel better. Yurushi, I remember who you were. Just a few minutes ago, during the dance...I was flooded with memories. Of you."

Yurushi backs up a little, eyes going wide as he starts hysterically saying, "N-No way, are you kidding me? (Y/n), if you're not pulling my leg, then you remember everything. Everything I did...hah! Listen, I'm not like that anymore!"

Your lack of expression makes Yurushi worry even more. He begins to panic.

"(Y/n), I told you what I did was horrible. And I said I'm sorry. Please, know I'd never-"

"Stop."

He shuts up, gulping down a lump in his throat.

"I'm just," You rub your forehead, closing your eyes. "It's a lot to take in. I'm feeling a little sick..."

"You're the only one I regret being like that to," Yurushi mutters, grabbing your wrists and looking into your eyes. "I hope you know that. I regret it, and I'm ashamed, and I don't want you to hate me. I-"

"Wanderer?" A high pitched voice questions.

Yurushi glances behind you. Oh, fuck, not them! Not now!

"Paimon knew we could find you here!"

You pull away from the man and turn to the voices, unable to muster up a smile. A blonde woman, along with a short, white haired flying thing approaches you and the wanderer.

"Lumine. Paimon. What do you want?" The indigo haired man asks with annoyance.

"Really?! What's with the tone of voice?!" Paimon exclaims, stomping in the air.

"What do you want?" He repeats sternly.

The blonde smiles sweetly. "We came to say hi."

"Hi?"

"And we have an emergency immediate task for you to do!" Paimon shouts.

You glance at the man with a raised brow. He scoffs, glaring at Paimon.

"Really now? What's so important that you feel inclined to interrupt my conversation with someone?" He asks, crossing his arms.

"Just come with us! It's best if we head there as fast as we can!" Paimon beams.

"No. Now shoo."

"Lesser Lord Kusanali needs your help." Lumine says.

The wanderer looks into Lumine's golden eyes. "Seriously?"

"Yeah. We can explain it on the way."

He shoots you a look. You avoid his gaze.

"I can't. I'm in the middle of something." He says.

Paimon sighs loudly. "Ugh! Paimon doesn't see why Nahida chose him! She should've chose Paimon for goodness sake!"

Lumine chuckles softly. "Stop that, Paimon."

"So she specifically chose me to do this task?"

The blonde brings her attention to the man. "Yes. It's about an upcoming event and she needs you to represent something. There'll be more details when we start heading back to the city. That is, if you come with us."