Eleutheromania (Various Genshin x Reader)

The Mystical Cocogoat -37-

"For a mere pharmacy, this place is super fancy," Aether exclaimed in awe as he stared up to the grand building before him. You raised an eyebrow at all the stairs leading up to the front. "Doesn't seem very accessible though," you noted in a murmur. Zhongli only chuckled.

The Bubu Pharmacy was a well maintained area with an open and welcoming door. Various herbs and flowers were kept around the place in organized sections while a ton of bottles containing medicines lined the back wall with carefully arranged labels. It had everything a pharmacy could ever need... except people that is.

"Huh, the reception is deserted. And it seems kinda spooky in here..." Paimon commented with a shiver as she looked around the eerily silent opening. "Hello? Is anybody there?" She called.

You expected someone to come out from the back or no reply at all. What you weren't expecting was an oddly flat greeting seemingly from behind the front counter. "Welcome to Bubu Pharmacy," a young, unenthusiastic female voice said bluntly causing your group to stiffen from how unexpected it was.

In fact, Paimon went pale and nearly fainted from shock. "D-Did you hear that? Wh-Where did it come from?" She shuttered out while hiding behind Aether. Zhongli, composed as ever, raised his eyebrows. "The reception, it seems," he answered.

Paimon chuckled nervously and patted Aether's back. "Traveler, how about... you go check it out, and... Paimon will bring up the rear," she suggested causing Aether to give her a sour look. You nodded towards the desk, beckoning him forward with you.

With careful steps, the two of you reached the counter and peeked over the top, surprised upon seeing a dark purple hat with a Cyro Vision and talisman attached to it. Your wide eyes blinked as their gaze met with the dull pinks ones of a girl. It was a little kid! Where was her supervision?

"Oh, there you are!" Paimon exclaimed after seeing the little girl, "But you can't even reach the counter!" Aether deadpanned the pixie's words. "Paimon, if we're going to talk about height, you ahh..." he trailed off, giving her mini-sized frame a side eye.

But, instead of being offended, Paimon just pridefully placed her hands on her hips and pointed her chin upwards. "Joke's on you — Paimon floats, so height is no restriction. Anyway, there's something weird about this one over here. What's that talisman doing on her forehead?"

"She's a zombie," you answered back calmly. Paimon's face paled. "That's rude!" She exclaimed in shock at your words. You deflated a bit. "No, she's actually a zombie. See that talisman?" Finally understanding your words, Paimon looked over and nearly fainted again.

The girl herself didn't seem to mind nor care. She just went on with her introduction. "Welcome to Bubu Pharmacy. I am Qiqi. Once upon a time, Qiqi died. Then, Qiqi was saved by the adepti. Now, Qiqi is a zombie," she introduced herself and life story in a scary sort of calmness. Oh hey! She talked in the third person, too! She and Paimon should be friends.

Aether's eye twitched. "Such nonchalant delivery for a bombshell revelation..." he murmured, "Do zombies also count as adepti...?" Paimon let out a shudder. "Something like this would be unimaginable in Mondstadt..." she commented.

Zhongli stepped forwards with a look of unsure politeness. "Hello... little girl. Do you sell Everlasting Incense here?" He questioned kindly. "Excuse me, sir. Did you bring your prescription?" Qiqi answered back robotically.

The man faltered for a moment. "I... Surely no prescription is needed to purchase Everlasting Incense? It's not a controlled substance..." he tried to reason. Qiqi gave him an unimpressed look. "Qiqi can get your medicine. But only if you show Qiqi your prescription. These are Qiqi's orders, from Qiqi."