Angels in the Abyss (Skirk x Aether)
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Last published Wed, Mar 11, 2026
(Story on-going) Blood binds; in the Abyss, it congeals into chains.
Aether journeyed through the five great nations of Teyvat, encountering countless souls-forming friendships, forging alliances, and clashing with adversaries. Through it all, he remained grounded, modest, and quietly yearned for a serenity uniquely his own.
He found that serenity, surprisingly, in Skirk, the enigmatic mentor known as Childe's master, the Sinner's Pupil. He never imagined she would grant him peace, nor that she shared his quiet longing.
Perhaps it was finally time to slow down, to gently reflect alongside someone who genuinely understood him-someone whose soul resonated with his own, even as the Abyss stirred beneath their feet.
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