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𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄

two mysteries

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"𝐒𝐎, 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 met with The Knave?"

Y/N nodded, their eyes glued onto Childe. The pair had ran into each other just a few moments ago and were now speaking privately in a secluded area. If anyone were to walk by, they would assume that the two were up to no good.

Y/N trusted Childe with their life. The two had absolutely no secrets between them and worked best in the company of each other. It was strange if one was seen without the other.

The day that Childe became a Fatui Harbinger, he noticed how reserved and cautious Y/N appeared. He wanted nothing more than to break them out of their shell. What better way to do that than challenge them to a duel?

In short, Y/N won fair and square.

Ever since that day, Childe respected them and often asked for advice on fighting techniques. The pair were more or less inseparable and started to become more open with each other. They told each other secrets that they never dared utter to anybody else.

"I did." Confirmed Y/N. "Apparently, I had lost consciousness and was brought to her by the Fatui Diplomat who had shared the news with me."

Childe sighed softly, a slightly worried expression plastered upon his face.

"What did The Knave say to you?" He wondered. "She didn't do anything to you, did she?"

Y/N watched as Childe's eyes trailed up towards their bandaged neck. They shuffled in place and cleared their throat.

"I... Was supposed to hide that better." They commented with a light chuckle. "No, she merely gave me a warning. I shouldn't have spoken back to her in such a way."

"... You spoke back to her?"

Childe's eyes were swirling with admiration for the other. As much as he tried to hide his excitement, his efforts were futile.

"Of course I did. I've learnt that in this job you can't allow people to walk all over you whenever they please." Explained Y/N firmly. "Yes, she is indeed my superior, but that doesn't give her the right to treat me in such a way."

"You're playing a dangerous game here, Y/N." Laughed Childe.

"Perhaps I am..."

Y/N hesitated and the male seemed to notice this. His relaxed expression vanished and was replaced by a concerned one.

"Y/N...?"

"The Knave.... She gave me an offer that I just couldn't turn down."

Childe nodded slowly, the words sinking in. He remained silent, allowing for the other to speak their mind.

"She said that if I work with her children, then she will guarantee me protection from..."

"The Doctor...?" Childe breathed.