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    Yukiko had always noticed that whenever Hephaestus talked about blacksmithing, his eyes would shine with excitement. With a stack of iron in hand, she yearned to learn how to smith a blade. With the sparks of hot iron surrounding them, could she forge a stronger relationship in the process?

    An entry for the Tales of Seikyu Valentine's Day fanfic competition.

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    Kaeya falls ill overworking himself during a mission in Dragonspine, and attempts to make it back to Mondstadt in time before he collapsed.

    He failed.

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    Winters in the Northern Desert are harsher than normal winters, and it's been affecting Shang Qinghua negatively.

    Mobei Jun notices this, and decides to take him out on a walk.

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    Sleep deprived and exhausted, Shang Qinghua passes out after a long meeting to the dismay of Mobei Jun.

    In a moment of panic, Mobei Jun calls Shen Qingqiu for help.

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    Forced into a life of piracy due to the death of their father, Captain Diluc and his younger brother Kaeya are out at sea fending for themselves with a small crew. Reading through a Merchant's log, he learns of the Royal Family of Khaenri'ah's search for their lost son. Meanwhile, Kaeya's struggling to prove to Diluc that he's capable of being able to defend himself.

    Will they be able to survive a life out at sea?

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    The father-son duo duel against each other in a lighthearted sparring match. Though, Yanqing seems a little more tired than expected near the end of their clashing of swords.

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    Whether it be beneath the colorful reflections of stained glass windows, or under the bright sunlight of Khaenri'ah's day, Lumine will always be absolutely stunning.

    And he can live with that distraction, even if it lands him a lost sparring match and a scrutinizing look.

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    After falling and scraping his knee, Alhaitham remembers the dense forests of Sumeru. The fear of being alone, of running away from the nation with his deceased parents.

    Jean pulls him away from the past, and brings him to the present. With his family there, he celebrates his birthday with a smile.

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    - Spoilers for Fire Emblem Engage -

    The night after King Morion's death, Diamant mourns silently.

    Alcryst has never seen him cry until now.

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    Becoming the Acting Grand Sage of the Sumeru Akademiya attracted enemies. One such enemy believed it to be a bold idea to send assassins to kill him, only to face defeat.

    Alhaitham, injured yet otherwise okay, believed the issue to be mostly resolved for the night.

    He overestimated his limits.

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    Taken to a new location per Jean's request, Alhaitham didn't know what to expect.

    The curious gazes of two young boys, both interested in Jean's new sibling, was the last thing he could've anticipated.

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    2,397
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    The world was always silent.

    Even now, with Alhaitham's parents fleeing Sumeru for their lives with him in tow. Even after they died, leaving him to wander Teyvat alone without any guidance. Up until he collapsed at the gates of Mondstadt, where a strange man found him and took him to the Cathedral.

    His life changed that day.

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    Underneath the fireworks, Kaveh kisses Alhaitham.

    And he doesn't push away.

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    Writing while drunk is an art, working until the pale light of dawn breaks through the curtains covering his window, lighting his darkened room up with the signal of a new day.

    What he doesn't anticipate are the emotions that come with it, the emptiness that eats away at him. And the past, supposed to be left dead and forgotten, resurfacing through Jean's words.

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    What's the point of celebrating a birthday when there's nobody to celebrate with? His mother and father were gone, and Master Crepus was dead.

    He could really use a drink.

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    423
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    Alhaitham is a sniper, tasked with killing a target known for harming the underground mafia of Sumeru's district within Teyvat city. With his partner Kaveh wandering off to enjoy the city's nightlife, he's left to his own devices.

    Little did he know about the gun pointed at him from behind.

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    After saving Lesser Lord Kusanali and turning the Akademiya upside down, Alhaitham finds himself ridiculously overworked.

    Passing out from exhaustion and having Kaveh find him was less than ideal.

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    On that fateful night, the Cryo Archon blessed him with a vision to save his life.

    Now it's going to kill him.

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    As Venti's lyre plays in the background, with Diluc looking down at him with that oh so familiar frown, an idea sparks in Kaeya's mind.

    Is it possible for him to make Diluc smile?

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    14
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    1,402
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    Captured during his sojourn away from Mondstadt, Diluc comes face to face with Pierro, the first of the harbingers.

    Instead of ordering his execution, he invites him to a game of chess.

    After all, a man's actions in chess is a reflection of their character.

    Language:
    English
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    Chapters:
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    Comments:
    33
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    531
    Bookmarks:
    75
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