It's been a few weeks since Childe has 'completed' his mission, and yet, he can't convince himself to leave just yet, especially since the Tsaritsa hasn't called him back to Snezhnaya, so he remains in Liyue. He remains in Liyue, where he has friends and coworkers, and most importantly, Zhongli. That is, until it all comes crashing down. Credit to @esqurell on twitter for the cover page

"I wonder if I could ever have that... a family. But where do I start, a retired Archon wandering this land alone. How do I live a human life?" Or how Childe helps Zhongli live like a human [FULLY COMPLETE as of 08/04/2021 - Reupload from AO3)

Liyue, the city of commerce and stone, ruled by the mighty Archon Geo; God of War, of contracts, Patron of History, of Commerce and Wealth, the first Adeptus ... Childe took a deep breath as he stepped off the ship, letting himself be carried away by the voices of the merchants and his subordinates. He had come to that nation to fulfill his goal, but ... ✄┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈ Started: 10/24/21 Finished: ★ CLARIFICATIONS ★ -The characters belong to Mihoyo. -No adaptations. -Spelling mistakes. -Englis it's not my first language. -This is a translation of my own story. -References to Monoceros Caeli Shipps in the story (actively or mention only): -Zhongli x Childe (obviously) Content that may be sensitive to some people: Low self-esteem, emotional problems, inappropriate vocabulary, angst, alcohol, death, explicit violence, self-harm.

Childe is a waiter at one of the most famous chain restaurants in all of Teyvat, Zhongli is practically the crownless king of Liyue. Two people who live in totally different worlds, but still create a friendship, how far can this bond go? ✄┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈ Started: 10/14/21 Finished: 10/24/21 #5 genshinimpact [10/24/21] ★ Clarifications ★ -Modern AU -The characters belong to Mihoyo. -No adaptations. -Spelling mistakes. -Englis it's not my first language. -This is a translation of my own story. -References to Monoceros Caeli Shipps in the story (actively or mention only): -Zhongli x Childe (obviously) -Xiao x Venti (actively) -Beidou x Ningguang (hint) -Kaeya x Albedo (actively) Content that may be sensitive to some people: Alcohol, bullying, major character dead, references to depression, minor character dead, eating dissorder (?, dissociation (?, bad relationship with family.

No doubt, Tartaglia, or also known by his stage name 'Childe', has a crush on his favorite idol: Zhongli: a famous model, actor and absolute jaw-dropper. But when Childe gets the opportunity to be the co-star in a movie with Zhongli, Childe couldn't be any more excited ! However, things get a little surprising when he finds himself in Zhongli's bed faster than the movie set . . Stay true to the cameras or to yourself? Can Zhongli get what he wants ? All his life, the ones around him created the path he walked on; friends and family don't exist in this nerve-destroying industry, and becoming numb to the loneliness he feels has become the norm for him. But when a mysterious and handsome actor from Russia comes along, what just will happen to that stoically calm expression Zhongli was just so good at making before ? •'¯'•. . .•'¯'• [ A/N : REWRITTEN ] [ characters + art I used to make the cover + inside the book do not belong to me. I only own the plot . ] WARNINGS: -language -suggestive themes -smut

Liyue was... interesting, to say the least. Its harbor, to which Childe was set to on yet another glorious (utterly ridiculous) mission by Her Majesty, the Tsaritsa, was too hot, too crowded for Childe's liking. And yet, there was something about it that made him want to stay. Perhaps it was the way the breeze faintly smelled of the ocean and fish, the way Morepesok did, or maybe it was because Liyue Harbor was simply so alive. Or maybe, just maybe, it was because those amber eyes were far too enticing to leave behind, even if they were the eyes of his enemy.

Childe is a criminal sentenced to life imprisonment and is forced to collaborate in an investigation together with Zhongli, an FBI agent. ✄┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈ Started: 5/10/22 Finished: 7/11/22 ★ Clarifications ★ -Modern AU -The characters belong to Mihoyo. -No adaptations. -Spelling mistakes. -Englis it's not my first language. -This is a translation of my own story. Shipps in the story (actively or mention only): -Zhongli x Childe -Hu Tao x Yanfei (side) -Beidou x Ningguang (implied) Content that may be sensitive to some people: Murder, explicit violence, NSFW, angst, coma, suicide, dysfunctional family, alcohol.