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It was on impulse really...
Creating life by using khemia for his selfish desire to have a child of his own, He could have had one the more natural route even thought Albedo didn’t even know he was fertile enough for it neither did he really care or want to do it that way.
He didn’t want to experience pregnancy even if he could, dysphoria mayhaps, his choice to create a child by using khemia was an impulsive decision but did have its reasons in the end.
After so many times of babysitting klee and qiqi together with his beloved Xiao, its as if something within him was switched on, it made him feel a certain way, warm and fuzzy, happy even, seeing xiao smile and take such good care of both klee and qiqi its what made Albedo deathset on having one of his own as if he was set on autopilot from that very moment.
After what seemed months Albedo managed to create his own magnum opus a baby daughter he named Citrinitas, Citrin for short, and odd name yes but it simply fits her.
When Xiao found out about it in the first week his reaction was to be expected, confusion with some anger though Xiao did soften up once Albedo told him the full reason and did apologise for his sudden impulse he acted upon.
They came to an agreement on how to go on with this sudden change of events, it’s been 4 weeks since then Xiao trying his best to be there for Albedo and the baby, staying in Mondtstad with the baby probably wasn’t the best course of action since Xiao had to constantly hop from place to place, albedo did tell Xiao he would be fine a bit of an overestimation on his part
It didnt help that news travels very fast causing rumours but that was the last of albedos concerns, to his annoyance Jean and Lisa kept insisting Albedo should atleast stay off duty and take care of his baby Citrin.
After a long back and forth with them he gave up, they were right after all as much as he wanted to get back to work his daughter should be more important, he was allowed to atleast do some work aslong as it was at home.
And thats where he is now holding his daughter close to his chest, humming a tune to her even if she was already fast asleep, he knew this but it helped him calm down aswell it drowns out the silence in the livingroom of his small apartment.
Albedo spent the day mostly with citrin, he didn’t get any work done in the past several days, Sucrose and Timaeus did check up on him from time to time but Albedo shoved them off saying he’s fine
He felt so tired, parenthood is hard albedo knew this he just wasn’t that prepared for how tired it would make him, He really wished right now that he didn’t say to xiao he would be fine, That he could handle it because he couldn’t.
“Xiao... I’m so tired ” Albedo mumbled more to himself then anyone, he didn’t expect an answer back he knew it was just him and citrin in this very room.
“then get some rest, Albedo “
A hand was place on his shoulder, a soft voice breaking albedo out of his train of thoughts.
“xiao? I thought you where in liyue “ Albedo spoke up suddenly feeling really tiny compared to his lover whos funnily enough a little bit smaller then him, But thas not how albedo felt at this very moment.
“You called me, i cannot ignore something as important as you “ Xiao gentle picked up citrinitas from albedos arms, a soft yet concerned smile could be seen on Xiao’s face.
“ah... I guess I did call you huh” he said almost in a daze, his fingers picking a little at the skin of his arm, just a little bad habit he had gotton over the years.
“you did, now then let’s get you and our little princess to bed now shall we? “ xiao gentle grabbed albedo's wrist with his free hand.
“No I can’t I have things to take care off “ Albedo yawned shaking his head afterwards to try and keep himself awake, stumbling a bit towards Xiao.
“You clearly need some rest albedo, I don’t know how many days you’ve been awake but you look like a mess, You really need atleast a nap “
“I forgot how many days... “ Albedo got interrupted by another yawn his eyes threatening to close.
“that’s tells me enough, Albedo you need sleep come on “
Albedo felt himself being dragged to the bedroom by Xiao, it all felt a big like a fever dream, was he truly that tired?
After waiting felt like minutes xiao laid their baby girl in the cradle making sure she’s all warm in blankets, in that moment albedo tried his best to change to some more comfy clothes he managed but it was a lot harder when you're really sleep deprived.
“There we go, shes all comfy “ Xiao ruffled the baby’s hair softly before turning his gaze to albedo who was already laying in bed with the covers over him, he seemed already asleep.
Xiao couldn’t help but smile at the sight of his lover finally getting some rest, instead of worrying over things he shouldn’t with such hyperfocus
“hmm, I should probably get the livingroom cleaned up “ Xiao wanted to do what he just said but a soft voice coming from the bed stopped him right in his tracks.
“stay... I don’t want to be alone, don’t leave me” Albedo said it what sounded like almost a sob.
“ I’ll stay if that’s what you wish for dearest.” Xiao slipped under the covers Albedo didn’t waste any time and hugged him tightly, emotions finally getting the best of him, he sobbed away.
“im so sorry xiao... I thought I could do this on my own... I’m sorry I didn’t ask for help earlier “
“Shh albedo, its okay i’m here now, ill there for you I always will be “Xiao gently kisses his forehead, pulling Albedo close to him.
“Promise? “ albedo asks resting his forehead against xiao’s
“I promise, I’ll still be here when you wake up okay? “
“ you better be “ Albedo states before drifting off to sleep again
The yaskha couldnt help himself and chuckled.
“ofcourse I will, my cecilia “