Stay With Me || Arlecchino x Male OC (Genshin Impact Fan Fiction)

A New Beginning

---/// Arlecchino POV ///---

I somehow know that I am the reason for why all of this was happening. The moment that man mentioned that sumpter beast is dead he couldn't hold his tears. I know all of this happened cause he saved me from them. But he never made any complaint about it. He is not Idiot. So this has to be something expected for him. Does he not regret saving me?

I know I was the reason behind all this and he is the reason I am still alive. I wanted to help him with his pain at the very least. I grabbed his arm and hold him close. I thought this might gave him a little ease but I guess that wasn't enough.

He leaned on to me and hugged me tight. It caught me by surprise cause even the children in House of Hearth never did this to me. People are always scared of me and my reputation but he didn't showed any hint of fear whenever he looked in my eyes. I didn't stop him and comforted him in my arms. If this could ease his pain then I won't stop it.

We went to check on his Sumpter beast when Eremites left the site. He kneeled down and hugged him last time. He was trying but still holding it in. I somehow felt like he was trying to keep a strong act but things he is going through were insane in itself. I felt bad for him and I wouldn't judge him if he whined a little. 

He stood up and looked at me. His condition shouldn't be good and even walking was difficult for him. Yet wanted to dig a grave for his sumpter beast. I had to stop him before his injuries could get worse. Maybe this guy is not trying to put up an act. He is genuinely strong and wants to make this funeral. I offered to help him. He didn't much of a resistance to it but even if he, I wouldn't have let him do it.

I dig the grave and put his sumpter beast in it. I then filled it half back but he showed up and picked a handful of sand and threw it in the burial. He then did it two time more. I know this is like a tradition which is followed in vast areas of Sumeru. He then looked at me as if he wanted me to do the same. 

That's what I did and paid his closed friend my respect. I stood there after filling the grave and looked at him. I somehow understand his pain so I put my hand on his shoulder in a way to console him. I then asked him a question.

'So what will you do now? Where will you go?'

I wanted to know the answer. If he doesn't have anywhere else to go. Maybe I could convince him to join the Fatui. I don't think he would want to join the Fatui but maybe House of Hearth might be a good place. He is smart and hard working. It would be great if he can come up with me. He then grabbed my hand and looked at me before answering. 

'Sumeru Rainforest'

I was shocked to hear that as an answer.

'Well that's surprising. Do you have anyone in Sumeru Rainforest.'

'No.' He answered quickly.

'Then why would you go there?'

'I have a really good knowledge about herbs and medicines that grows in Sumeru Rainforest. I can somehow collect them and sell in city market and earn some living.'

'Well, that sounds like a lot of hassle. Will you be able to live alone? You have also lost your arm.'

I wanted to somehow bring up the topic of joining the House.

'I always had this little dream/fantasy. When I am finally done with all this revenge against Knave, I will move to Rainforest. I already found a place inside the mountain through cave.'