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Cynonari modern au where tighnari is just about to go into his advanced forest bio exam and cyno keeps on making puns so tighnari keeps on accidentally writing 'cyno'plasm instead of cytoplasm
THIS IS THE CUTEST FIC OH MY GOD <33
Cyno’s Ultimate Guide to Wooing You (tips from Tighnari)
You and Cyno have been friends for a very long time.
That’s why the boy never expected that he would develop feelings out of nowhere, especially not right when you smash an Ajilenakh nut with his pole arm in anger.
He could have sworn his heart went doki doki along with the broken nut.
“You have got to be kidding me,” was all Tighnari could say when Cyno approached him on the very same day with the biggest blush ever.
“She was glowing Tighnari,” Cyno furrowed his eyebrows as he looked off into the distance. “The Love Archon have placed a curse on me-“ “there is no love archon you lummox.”
After a long ass debate and Cyno listing down pros and cons of liking you, the fennec boy decided this topic went on long enough and decided to just throw some suggestions.
“Why not just ask her out on a date? Woo her with something. If I recall, Y/N said she liked charcoal cake.”
And that’s how The Guide to Wooing You (Ft. Tighnari) book was created.
First Operation: date
Now, you and Cyno have been friends for a very long time, meaning you’ve done much activities together.
When Cyno asked you out, you took it as an average hangout and the day turned into a whole TCG war.
Cyno has no idea how you guys ended up in Port Ormos, both of your decks out with his strongest cards in his hand. People surround you two, all in awe at the amazing strategic display in front of them. No, to say he is confused is an understatement.
“Wait Y/N-“ “No I’m not falling for that again Cyno.” “No, we weren’t supposed to be playing.” “Wow I can’t believe you just threw that card out, how am I supposed to win that?” “Wait that was unintentional-“
He never got to confess. But at least he won the game.
Second Operation: food
On the day he was free he barged into the Sumeru tavern, causing a few scholar to run out screaming as he approached the counter with menacing aura.
“One charcoal cake. Do you have a pink ribbon? Wrap it with a pink ribbon. Maybe add a heart on the cake if possible. Write the name ‘Y/N’ on it. I expect no word comes out about me here.”
When you see it, you roar with laughter. “Bruh, this is the funniest thing you pulled so far!”
Tighnari gets no sleep that night as Cyno comes into his room and murmurs by himself in the corner, confused as to what exactly is he doing wrong.
Third Operation: physical contact
Cyno wipes his hand on his shorts for the 15th time as he awaits for you at Gandarvha Ville. Today was the day of his next operation: hand holding.
Cyno wasn’t the type to force any physical contact, unless it’s to punish all evil wrongdoing. But today he was going to go the opposite way.
He will brush his hand against yours, and if you don’t move away he will then proceed to look into your eyes as a sign of love affirmation. You will be struck by his determination and then he will move to intertwine his fingers with yours. And then he will confess.
“Hey Cyno! You’re here early,” you appear in your goddess glory, your smile so dazzling the Mahamatra has to block it out with his hand.
“What a sight to behold.” “Did you say something?”
When you two walked together, people were clearing the path. You figured it was because of Cyno’s title, but in reality it was because of his red shot eyes that was glaring at your hand.
Above you both is Tighnari using his binoculars to watch you both. He mutters curses specially at the Matra, and Cyno could’ve sworn he felt chills go down his spine for no reason.
Do it now you imbecile! Touch her hand! What in the archons are you doing?
Cyno’s heart was thumping so fast he thought you could hear it. He swallowed as he stared at your hand, the delicate fingers that was tempting him to lic-hold it.
“Cyno?” He snapped his attention to your worried face. He inhaled when you step so close to him that your faces were mere inches away.
Tighnari gasped. Are you guys kissing? Why the hell are you guys kissing first?
“Are you okay? You look really stressed,” Your eyebrows furrow together, your cheeks pouting out so slightly.
Your magnificent breath tickled his face, your doe eyes peering into his wide dilated ones. He could smell the faint chicken wings you ate earlier on your body. He could see your collar bones just saying hello to him. Your hair tickle his face as well as his bangs to yours. He looks back up to your eyes and he finally utters his response.
“Stressed? More like I’m a damsel in distress.”
Tighnari to this day doesn’t know how that was a joke to Cyno.
Operation four: Just confess
“Now we all know you have this natural instinct of throwing in a stupid joke out of nowhere,” Tighnari covers Cyno’s mouth before he could retort. “Now imagine I am Y/N. Show me how you’re going to confess to me.”
“No what the f-” “Do you really want to ruin the biggest operation with another joke?” “…”
Cyno sighs and the two boys sit facing each other. Tighnari crosses his arms and mimics your voice in a ridiculously high tone, “Hey Cyno! What’s up?”
“Hey Y/N, um…there’s something I’ve always wanted to tell you,” Cyno inhales, trying to pretend the boy in front of him was his favorite girl. He smiles when his decent looking friend’s face morphs into your beautiful features. “We’ve been friends for so long and I know it’s definitely hard to believe but…I really like you. To me, you’re the most beautiful star in the desert night, the star that guides me to my destination. Will you be mine?”
“Wow Cyno I’m so happy!” Tighnari sings happily with a horrifying giggle. “See, that wasn’t so bad-”
A big thud silences them all.
The two boys slowly look to the side in horror as both you and Collei stand at the doorway stunned. Collie’s basket is on the floor, and an apple rolls to Cynos’ foot.
“I always knew master and Cyno had something!” Collei runs out the door, covering her face in glee as her OTP has finally come true.
Cyno’s face pales as you blink at him and then at Tighnari and then back to him. Then you turn away quickly before they can hear you snort with laughter.
General Mahamatra and General Watchleader weren’t seen for a few days, but there were rumors circulating that the WatchLeader was trying to kill the Mahamatra.
Final operation: Cyno
“Just be yourself Cyno,” Tigh’s words repeat in the boy’s mind. “What do you think will get your feelings across as Cyno? Think about it, and then face Y/N when you’re ready.”
Truth to be told, Cyno has never been open about his own feelings to anyone before. Sure, he told his best (and only) friend that he likes you, sure he beat up sinners to express his irritation of them forcing him out into the desert for three days just to bring them back, but it’s different with you.
He enjoyed all the times he’s had with you, all the moments where you and him argued about who won, the moments where you fed him food when he was loaded with work, the moments when you smiled at him when he would come to see you…he treasured every single second.
He was scared that if you did not return his feelings, your friendship would be broken. You meant that much to him.
But he knew if this one-sided feeling went on much longer he will go crazy and full of hope. He can decide how to proceed with his feelings once he gets an answer from you.
You finally appear. You look around the rather grassy area, before looking up at the night sky full of stars.
Cyno watches with adoration as your eyes light up at the sky. It must be the same look he has when he’s with you.
He silently approaches you with a familiar book in his hand, and you finally see him.
He hands you the book and you blink at it curiously before you open the book and read the contents.
He slowly smiles as a blush spread across your cheeks as you read over each operation listed down and the attempts the poor boy made to gain your affection.
“How did I miss all this?” You whisper, bringing the back of your hand to your face as your ears burn. “Cyno I…”
He places a hand on your arm and comes forward. His eyes are so full of desperation you can already hear what’s he going to say.
“I’m not supposed to be…having these feelings as a Matra. It’ll only get in the way, but…I do have feelings for you Y/N. I enjoy my time with you, I enjoy eating with you. I enjoy fighting with you. I like you. I am in love with you. Will you be the padisarah to my Duel Soul recipe?”
A few days later rumors go around that the General Mahamatra has been stalking a certain girl and the girl is a criminal waiting to be caught in the act.
It’s only a few days later (again) that there is confirmation that the girl is actually the General Mahamatra’s beloved girlfriend.
Omg this was so bad but so funny at the same time aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Sorry if this seemed so rushed, but it came to me in the middle of the night, and I had to write it all down! Hope you guys enjoyed it! :,)
―✧ 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶 𝘀𝗮𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁:
― hi guys i'm bored 🥹🧍
Cyno is the type of guy to almost refuse to let you go to the desert, mainly because of how dangerous it is, and the amount of times you’ve forgotten to take water.
Cyno is the type of guy to try and initiate a conversation with you by making a really really bad flirtatious joke, so bad you visually cringe, like this :
“Did it hurt?”
“Did What hurt Cy?”
“When you fell from heaven?”
“You’re Done. Now.”
Cyno is the type of guy to fluster when you call him by his ‘general mahamatra’ title, he loves it trust me, but it gets him so flushed.
Cyno is the type of guy to want to ask you out on a date, but the only date he can think of is a TGC game, and he knows how easy it is to beat you, after all he’s practically the king of it.
Then again, Cyno is the type of guy to go easy on you, letting you win so you can jump out of your seat, jump and brag about it to everyone, smiling as he watches you immediately run off to tell tighnari.
Cyno is the type of guy to hate seeing you stressed, so whenever he can see your face building with concern when he tells you he’s going back into the desert, he tries to hold back his sigh and surrender, but he can’t, unhappily taking you along.
cyno is so silly i love it
how does cyno laugh? general mahahahahah
What do you call a fish that has no eye? A fsh.
Genshin boys on Halloween 🎃
I know Halloween was like 3 days ago but this was in my drafts and I forgot to post it 😭
Warnings: nothing! Crack and fluff(?)
Characters: Diluc, Childe, Itto, Xiao, Cyno, Dottore
Diluc
He is definitely not celebrating. End of story.
Prob forgot that it was Halloween ngl until Klee came and asked for candy 😭
No amount of mora could convince him to dress up
Man is boring 🙁
Childe
1000% going all out
He’s never experienced this as a child so he’s really excited!
Would dress up as a funny or hot costume. No in between
Like a banana costume or would wear his normal outfit and say he’s a fatui harbinger for Halloween 🧍♀️
And yet everyone would believe it
Also would definitely NOT take only 1 candy from the bowls
Itto
*sigh*
You best believe he’s celebrating
Another one of the “not only taking 1 at the bowls”
Would definitely want a funny costume like a ghost
His horns would poke through the sheet tho so he would be a devil ghost(?)
You can not tell me he doesn’t trade his candy with kids for better ones
“I’ll trade you butterfingers for that full size bar!” “Wha- that’s a terrible deal!” (Sorry i don’t like butterfingers 😭)
Xiao
Will not celebrate pt 2
Would disappear before anyone could ask him to celebrate
He would watch the children trick or treat tho and make sure they stay safe
If he catches a kid taking more than 1, he’d probably wear his mask and scare the child into putting the candy back
Poor kid ran crying to their mother 💀
Cyno
Now he’s interesting
He wouldn’t dress up, but he would get in the Halloween spirit
Would crack jokes
“What do you and a Jack o lantern have in common?” “W-what?” “You both don’t have any guts. Now get up and follow me.”
“You see, Jack o lanterns have their insides taken out and you are the definition of a coward so-” “I get it, I get it!”
You get the point
Dottore
The type to lace the candy
No he probably would
Just a little sprinkle of whatever this is on the candy wont hurt
Just imagine how pissed Tighnari would be when children would come to him with hives and fevers all over them 😭
At least Dottore knows his powder works!
Lesson: don’t take candy from fatui members 😢
Sorry again I couldn’t post this on Halloween 🙁 I was trick or treating (I’m never too old to trick or treat 😡)
There was hardly any children out, like when I was a child, I would be going to every single house and then trading my candy with my brothers
Anyway hope you enjoyed!
Cyno as your bf <3
He would be a very quiet lover
The definition of actions speak louder than words in this relationship
Whenever you guys go traveling, he always makes sure you’re not too tired, and if you are, then he offers to carry you
Don’t expect to be fighting with him around, he’ll defeat any enemies before you can even turn around
Would be super shy to initiate pda but when he does, it’s really subtle like linking a pinky with you when walking together
In closed doors however, he would be much more willing to show you physical attention
Lets you wear his headdress! Only you have the ability to do that
…his jokes
“Tighnari’s tail looks so soft” “FUR-real” “…cyno-”
His jokes are terrible but you always laugh at them cuz you love him <3
Cynos favorite moments with you is when it’s night and you guys are just making small talk while lying in bed together
The way your voice would get softer and softer as you slowly drift off the sleep makes cyno weak
I hope you enjoyed!
he would look so fine with piercings but mihoyo is fuckin scared to make piercings and for what
memes in sumeru 👌
cyno's comedy act debut in fontaine
(my twitter)
Genius Invokation TCG across Teyvat 🎲
Btw I am now a genshin player too so have this funky meme that took me an entire day to draw cuz what on earth are genshin's designs aaAAAA
an angel gets straight up resurrected every time someone headcanons alhaitham actually finding cyno's jokes funny and being really fucking invested in tcg with cyno and helping nahida adapt to sumeru while working alongside her & cyno and just generally finding cyno cool & worthy of respect & pretty and. haha.
Mornings in the Forest
Tw: Fluff and Cyno makes a bad joke
Cyno let out a groan as the sunlight beamed through the window, forcing him awake with its blinding light. Hiding away from the sun turned out to be quite a challenge, to be fair it would probably be easier if he did not cling to his husband like a leech. Said husband was curled up in Cyno’s arms, large fox ears twitching in his sleep. Cyno pressed a kiss to the crown of the fox hybrid's head, one hand scratching behind his ears. He couldn't help but find it cute how his husbands ears would twitch as he scratched behind them, the way they flopped and moved was in Cyno’s opinion adorable.
“Cyno…” His husband whined, ears flattening against his head as he hid his face in the crook of Cyno’s neck. “You woke me up Cyno-”
“Ah- Sorry Tighnari.” Cyno chuckled, “I couldn't help myself… I just love how fluffy your ears are.”
“Cyno.” Tighnari whined, his tail lashing in annoyance, as he buried his face even further into Cyno’s neck. “I wanted to sleep- and you woke me up.”
“Sorry. Sorry Nari.” Cyno chuckled, “Can you forgive me my desert flower.”
“Perhaps.” Tighnari grumbled, his tail swishing side to side as he yawned revealing his canines. “You ruined my sleep.”
“Please.” Cyno clung to him, pressing a few kisses to his husband's nose “I’m sorry for waking you up.”
“Hmph- Fine I forgive you.” Tighnari let out a happy purr as he pressed a quick kiss to Cyno’s lips. The fennec fox hybrid wasting no time in dragging himself out of bed. “Come on Cyno, I’ll go make breakfast.” Tighnari yawned as he changed out of his night clothes and into his usual forest ranger outfit. Cyno sat up admiring his husband as Tighnari fixed his appearance, brushing out his tail fur with a wooden comb. “Are you going to stare at me all day or get out of bed?” Tighnari remarked as he brushed his hair.
“I can't help it.” Cyno chuckled as he stretched, “You look-”
“Do not make puns in my presence.” Tighnari interrupted, shooting his husband a glare.
“I didn't even say anything yet-” Cyno protested.
“You were going to.” Tighnari narrowed his eyes as he dumped some herbs and mushrooms into a pan. Cyno huffed as he too got out of bed, brushing out his long white hair as he watched his husband from the corner of his eye.
“So what are you planning to do today? Are you planning to go Collei-ng some herbs?” Cyno asked as he put on his jackal headdress.
“...What part of no puns in my presence did you not comprehend.” Tighnari rolled his eyes as he fried the mushrooms. His ear twitched in annoyance as he cooked.
“That one wasn't that bad.” Cyno huffed as he adjusted his headdress.
“It was dreadful.” Tighnari scoffed, rolling his eyes.
“What are you doing today though you never answered?” Cyno grabbed his polearm, inspecting the weapon in his hands before placing it back on the rack.
“...I’m collecting herbs with Collei and clearing out some leftover withering patches.” Tighnari passed his husband a plate of fried mushrooms. Cyno spared no time in devouring the meal, not even bothering to sit down to eat. “And you?”
“Just the usual, make sure there's no criminals or illegal activities.” Cyno’s voice was mildly muffled with how many mushrooms he'd stuffed into his mouth.
“Should I pack you lunch then?” Tignari asked as he cut up some boar meat and added it to the pot.
“Please.” Cyno sat up, stealing a few mushrooms off Tighnari’s plate and eating them.
“Hey, that's my breakfast.” Tighnari swatted at him with his tail, “I already made you some.”
“I know, but I wanted some more.” Cyno explained himself as he watched Tighnari wrap his lunch in a palm tree leaf.
“Here you go.” Tignari handed Cyno his lunch. “I made you samosas and a fish roll.”
“Thank you, my desert flower.” Cyno cracked a smile as he pressed a quick peck on Tighnari's cheek. “Have fun teaching Collei!” Cyno grabbed his polearm making a move to the door.
“You come back in one piece.” Tighnari retorted, as he grabbed a satchel. “See you for dinner love,” Cyno’s heart fluttered as Tighnari pressed a soft kiss to his lips, he couldn't help but smile into the kiss as he kissed back.
“See you then Nari.”
Genshin Impact general headcanons
FOR MY PLATONIC SOULMATE @enslique
Characters included : Cyno, Kaeya, and itto
Pronouns : None, no gendered language
Romantic + Platonic separate
You're a human in this and not the traveler
Cyno
Platonic
He's such a home slice home bread
Like you'll be chilling when all of a sudden he spits the worst pun you've ever heard, it'll leave you in tears and on the floor sobbing when he tries to explain it on a quantum level.
You'll probably be a forest watcher, traveler or part of the Akademiya to see him in work mode, in which he's less funny but will probably turn to you after absolutely wholloping some guys and make a dumbass pun. Cue Tighnari's pun senses tingling and he cringes in pain and sympathy to whoever has heard it.
Cyno's extremely caring though, and although he may not show it outwardly at work it's the little things when he's in work mode that show it.
He gives you tips and explanations of things you may not understand constantly, so the next time you'll be prepared, mainly in the desert.
Brings extra water and makes sure you're hydrated, even if you're from the desert and know it well, he also makes sure to give breaks if you're beginning to slow down. Especially if you're the type of person to pretend your fine when you're not.
Will 100% bring you to meet Tighnari and Collei if you haven't already, he has high respect for them and wants a wider audience for his jokes.
He greatly respects your decisions and opinions, however, Cyno tends to state this matter of factly and won't sugar coat. If he has any issues he won't be afraid to say it outright.
Romantic
Imagine as friends but more outwardly affectionate. He's not gonna snuggle up to you and do intense pda or anything, it's more lovingly staring and smiling when it's just you two or when it's with close friends.
Makes puns about and with you, no matter how you crumble in pain when he does, you will probably burst out laughing because it's him.
He's very sweet in a relationship, and although he works a lot, he does try taking more breaks so he can make sure you're okay. However, work is important to him and he won't take long time off, you shouldn't expect him to drop everything for you as much as he'd like to.
Tends to check for injuries whenever you come home if you're an adventurer or anything like that, may accidently treat you like a colleague during this, but it shows he cares a lot.
Makes little snacks and lunches when you go away if you work, or just if you tend to forget to eat when he's away. They can be tasteless and somewhat disgusting depending on what you like, but he's so used to them on missions he tends to not realise and so relies on your opinion from previous lunches he's made.
Would love you to make lunches and snacks for him, especially since he typically has the not so nice lunches and snacks mentioned before. Even if you can't cook, a piece of goddamn lettuce would have him gently smiling on missions while munching away.
Kaeya
Platonic
Regardless on whether you do or don't drink or are too young, he likes bringing you to the tavern since he spends a lot of time off work there, and you'll probably become friends with Venti and Rosaria as a result since they're his drinking buddies.
If you have a sibling, I imagine Kaeya would judge them on if he likes them or not, and especially if the relationship is strained like him and Diluc. Speaking of, I think it'd be funny if he gets you in on pranks or little jokes with him.
If you're older and comfterable with it, he'll playfully and jokingly flrit with you, stopping if he reconsises that it may be going too far.
He teases you non romantically regardless, making fun of you while you roll your eyes and sigh in annoyance. Kaeya thinks it's funny to poke your face when you're busy or to gently yank on your hair if you won't pay him attention.
Nahh he 100% does that dumb thing where he's like 'we need to talk' with a serious face and somber actions then starts ranting about how Diluc removed his favourite wine.
Romantic
Teasing? Teasing.
Honestly, I imagine him to be someone that gets all flirty but the second someone returns that energy he's pausing his sentence and blushing. Kaeya will recover easily, but don't think his blush still isn't visible.
He likes playing with your hair if you have any, it's something sweet and small, a gentle activity at the end of the day for you both to destress. Will lay in bed while telling you of work and how he annoyed Diluc with paying some of Venti's tab. And he does it to get attention sometimes, whenever you're working or talking to somebody else he'll annoy you because he loves you.
I imagine he'd like you to not work, he's perfectly fine with you working though, Kaeya just really likes someone to come home to and to spend his free time with. That or you being a part of the knights. He will be a bit sad if you're too busy with work and they overlap with his free time, but he respects you and he doesn't want to push you to quit.
Disagree all you want, Kaeya likes biting, not always in the thats what she said way, just a lil nibble on the cheek or shoulder and he's happy for a minute before he wants to do it again. Never too hard and if you don't like it, he's chill. Overjoyed if you really like it and will do it back, he 100% will do it in the that's what she said way if you like that however.
Itto
Platonic
This fool, this blundering baffoon. If you become part of his gang, you'll either be in prison with him awkwardly waiting for Shinobu, or bailing him from prison with Shinobu like five times a every week.
Will pat you on the back with the force of a thousand sun's, you literally nearly die one time because he's unaware of his strength.
Since Itto doesn't seem like he'd warn you beforehand, imagine if you bring beans somewhere and he just starts being over dramatic. Playing up how you totally tried to kill him, after all the jokes over though he will probably beg you to get rid of them.
Forgets his strength and sometimes picks you up like a cat, may accidently trample over you if you're smaller.
BEETLE BATTLES it'd be so fucking cool, if you beat him, dude acts like his pride is SHATTERED. Although I think he might not actually care too much, especially if you're younger because he wants to hype you up.
He's a gentlemen even if he has the brain of a spoon, will help you with whatever chores you need to do or any heavy lifting tasks you can't complete.
Romantic
Now I don't mean this in the ykyk way, but he's so fucking large, like he could probably pick you up over his shoulder regardless of you weight, height or how muscley you are. Since he's a fuckin oni.
I think oni live longer than humans, in which case, SAD FUCKING TIMES. He realises this after joking you'll stay with him for hundreds of years, and you sort of blink awkwardly. Not wanting to say it before he figures it out.
He then goes on a quest to find a way for you to live longer, he even begs the shogun at some point, one of his lowest of lows in his opinion.
This guy hates leaving your side, and if he has to I imagine he'd be your personal bodyguard, regardless on how strong you are or what battles you've faced. To him you're a fragile human and he doesn't want to lose you.
This man cannot cook for his life, you have to do the food and probably work if you want stable money given he usually pranks people all day with his gang. however, he will clean and get his members to help out if it becomes too taxing.
"cyno"-rientation
pt 2/2 (pt 1)