Devil's Path (Genshin Impact x OC)

Chapter 18: Tainted Beginnings

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Over by the Serenitea Pot, Lucius sits on the edge of the floating island having finished a light sparring session with Ei, who has returned back to Inazuma City.

Ayaka: I still find it hard to take in that the Almighty Shogun would casually enter your abode like this.

Ayaka replies from behind, donning a casual attire that was sewn by Noelle.

Lucius: I mean, despite our initial rocky start, we are friends.

Ayaka: Hehe, the fact that you can look past her as an Archon and consider her as somewhat of a close friend is remarkable. All my life, I have seen the Shogun as this strict deity with no emotions... and yet here, seeing her with a smile and even cracking jokes with you.

Lucius: It defies belief.

Ayaka: Exactly.

Lucius: (shrugs) I'm full of surprises.

Ayaka: Indeed you are, hehe. You're still sweating, here...

She takes out a towel and hands it to Lucius, who begins wiping himself.

Lucius: Thanks Ayaka. I'm surprised you're back in the teapot at this time. Don't you have work to do with your clan?

Ayaka: Brother has informed me that I have no duties to attend to today,  so I'm free to do whatever I want.

Lucius: How lucky for you...

Seeing how sweaty his shirt is, Lucius takes out his spare shirt from his inventory.

Lucius: Off you go...

Lucius slowly takes off his shirt, stunning Ayaka who quickly covers her eyes.

Ayaka: O-Oh dear...

Despite covering her eyes, she was still seeing through the gaps in her fingers, though that was obviously on purpose. Of all the girlfriends, both Ayaka and Ganyu are the only ones who gets shy when seeing his shirt.

Lucius: You're still embarrassed seeing me shirtless?

Ayaka: Y-Yes... sorry.

Lucius: Don't apologise, it's cute seeing you embarrassed.

Ayaka: N-Not the flattery as well...

As he puts his new shirt back on, Ayaka brings her hands back down while quickly fanning her red face.

Lucius: I definitely need to take a shower after this.

Ayaka: Of course, hygiene is important.

Lucius: Yeah, yeah, mother.

Ayaka: Hehe. Mother, eh...?

Lucius: Hm?

Ayaka: Mother...

Lucius: What's wrong? Did I trigger something with that word?

Ayaka: No, of course not. I just... there are times where I ponder what a child between us would be like.

Hearing that, it was now Lucius' turn to blush.

Lucius: E-Eh?

Ayaka: A-Ah! I-I know it's way too early to be thinking about that but... I'm certain that my future will be with you so... even I sometimes wonder what that future will be like.