“Hey, I’m sure they wouldn’t say no if they saw how genuine you were.” He turns back to Childe, reaching for his hand and giving it a gentle squeeze. “And I was kidding about the competition. You know I love you, right?”

✦ aether · Oct 17, 2026 · 12:39 AM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 17

Aether catches the fleeting sadness in his expression, there and gone in a blink of an eye. He’s been with Childe long enough to notice even the smallest changes in his demeanour. Gosh! Now he feels like a big bully. ++

🐋 、@polaristellaeOct 17

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give me a chance to spar with them, but I suppose that it will stay as wishful thinking."

✦ aether · Oct 16, 2026 · 2:23 AM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 16

He sneaks a peek at Childe from the corner of his eye before speaking again. “I’ll think about it. You’ve got quite the competition, after all.”

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✦ aether · Oct 16, 2026 · 2:22 AM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 16

Ugh. It was painfully obvious that Mister Toys Salesman wasn’t taking him seriously in the slightest. With a huff, Aether turns away, crossing his arms over his chest in a half-hearted attempt at a pout. ++

🐋 、@polaristellaeOct 16

It's always a delight to witness those squishy reactions a few feet below him. Unable to hold back, he pokes Aether's puffed out cheek. "That said, you must tell me Aether, surely I am your favorite out of all of us? Am I not?"

✦ aether · Oct 16, 2026 · 2:02 AM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 16

“It better be..!” He puts on an exaggerated frown, fixing Childe with a pointed stare. Curse their height difference... ( -᷅ ⤙ -᷄ )=3

🐋 、@polaristellaeOct 16

He snorts at Aether's attempt in humor, leaning down to his height with his arms crossed. "Now who's being dramatic here, really?" "When I call you as such, always remember that it comes from the heart."

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