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What It Means to be Human (Genshin Impact)

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After giving Rex Lapis his thanks for rescuing him in the Chasm, Xiao is assigned a new task: live leisurely, unburdened by his contract. This novel freedom leaves him grappling to find a new purpose amidst a Liyue that no longer needs him.

Luckily, there are a myriad of people willing to teach him what it means to live like a human.

Or: a continuation of Xiao's Healing Arc™ post-Chasm.

(Cover Artist: @strayuu)All Rights Reserved

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The Wind is Alive - Xiaoven by asteronomical

"Because it's my second favorite place in the world. Stunning, isn't it?" It is. And yet, it still pales in comparison to the apple of his eye. Everything from Liyue, to Mondstadt, to the ends of Teyvat are nothing to the beauty of the god right in front of him. Oceans could never be bluer than the tips of his braids, grass could never be greener than the palette of his clothes, flowers could never be prettier than the cecilia stitched onto his hat. Alatus thinks Barbatos may be mistaken. He says that this cliff is the only place where it feels as though one could pluck the stars straight from the sky, the only place that reaches high enough to the heavens to grasp at the ethereal. But when Barbatos is so close just like this, it feels as though Alatus could pluck the twinkle of stars straight from the azure skies of his eyes, like he could simply reach out and run his tentative touch along the epitome of divine grace. Or: The five times Xiao's outstretched fingers chase the winds and the one time they don't have to.

Between Duty and Love by Aviartea

This is something of a sequel to 'Falling for You'. If you haven't read that one yet, you shouldn't read this one either. This story contains spoilers for the early chapters of 'Our Eternity'. There will be a notice at the end of the chapter where the spoilers are revealed over there, so if you're reading that, watch out for it To this day I still wonder why I wrote this to be so depressing. After 2000 years of waiting, he finally had it all. He was happy. For once, he really was. Just like he had wished for his people to be, he finally felt free. But why? Why now? Why do you need me at a time like this? Just a little longer. Just give me a little more time! Please! Cover art credits go to u/Art_by_Gaile on Reddit

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Sweet Dreams || Xiaolumi by avery_conwell

- x x - "I've never liked dreaming. No matter what I dreamed of, I could neither control it nor easily escape. But, recently.. it's you that I keep seeing." "..Me? Of all people? Why not Zhongli, or Ganyu?", Lumine asked. She seemed pleasantly surprised, but her tone had a hint of curiosity in it. "I don't know. All my dreams of you are of idle strolls and outings. Every time I awake, I can't help but wonder if I deserve to have such sweet dreams. Even now, I can't find the answer to that question.", Xiao replied. "Well, I'm glad your dreams now are pleasant, at least." Lumine smiled. Her golden eyes shined like topaz under the night sky. "Do you really enjoy spending time with me that much?" "Honestly, I do.", Xiao turned to face her. "Spending time with you is the highlight of my day." Xiao smiled, but it faded just as quickly as it appeared. Lumine looked at him and smiled. Then, she offered him her hand. Xiao looked at her hand, and, although he was a bit hesitant at first, he held her hand. Then, they looked back at the stars. - x x - A story about Xiao and Lumine falling in love, as well as a few peeks into Xiao's past. Just as simple as that. !! DISCLAIMER !! I do not own any of the characters in this story. All of these characters come from the game Genshin Impact, which belongs to Mihoyo/Hoyoverse. - x x - Placeholder cover art by: BrillP You can find the artwork here: https://wall.alphacoders.com/big.php?i=1131454 Official cover art by: Zibbo - x x - I hope you enjoy this story!

Oath [BL] by BeyondGears

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The Winds Bring with them Change (Volume 1) by SpoopySpells_n_Stuff

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Just Like Old Times [.Zhongli x Reader Story.] by ursolovelyEXE

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I'll Be Here by Indertia

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