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

Replying to @polaristellae

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

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

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 17

“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 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 · 2:23 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 · 2:02 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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✦ aether · Oct 15, 2026 · 4:49 PM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 15

Aether shoots Childe a knowing look, one hand propped against his hip. “Spare me the dramatics. Did you just comrade-zone your boyfriend?” He grins, giving his shoulder a light nudge!

🐋 、@polaristellaeOct 15

"Is it safe to assume I'm one of those boyfriends you speak of? Or have you been playing with my heart all this time, Comrade?" Dramatic sigh.

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✦ aether · Oct 14, 2026 · 11:06 PM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 14

I miss my boyfriends. ><

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✦ aether · Oct 14, 2026 · 11:04 PM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 14

updated info bc carrd is dead: - mdni, mun is 21+ - casual rper, literate writer, banter enjoyer - multiship, aether is pansexual! - super friendly!! yippee! - VERY sporadic activity ^^ - any lewd goes to @sprouteros ⚠️ mun is only caught up in storyline to fontaine

✦ aether · Oct 14, 2026 · 2:20 PM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 14

// @polaristellae they’re so stupid…

autumn@fourthdescenderOct 13

CHILDE BENDING DOWN TO AETHER'S HEIGHT 😭😭😭🤚

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CHILDE BENDING DOWN TO AETHER'S HEIGHT 😭😭😭🤚

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✦ aether · Oct 14, 2026 · 2:16 PM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 14

Aether feels his heart squeeze at the sight of Childe’s pleading blue eyes. It was times like these that he found him unbearably cute, like an overworked puppy begging for affection. Really, who could be so heartless as to deny him? ++

🐋 、@polaristellaeOct 14

Replying to @polaristellae

of Aether's top. "Do you have an urgent business to attend to? Can you, uh, can you stay for a bit?"

✦ aether · Oct 14, 2026 · 2:16 PM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 14

“I’ve handled everything I needed to for today.” He settles onto the nearby couch, patting his lap in a wordless invitation. “Come here. I’ll let you borrow my lap.”

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✦ aether · Oct 14, 2026 · 1:34 PM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 14

“Seems like the greatest toys salesman deserves a break.” Aether murmurs fondly, patting Childe on the head like the oversized puppy he is. He can hardly remember the last time they had a moment like this, just the two of them, without the distractions of their respective ++

🐋 、@polaristellaeOct 14

Replying to @polaristellae

I have been working under endless political affairs that it's beginning to catch up on me." He sighed, and leaned forward to rest his forehead against Aether's shoulder. "You know this has always not been right up my alley."

✦ aether · Oct 14, 2026 · 1:34 PM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 14

responsibilities. It only seemed to pile up upon their arrival to Snezhnaya. “How long has it been since you last slept?” He pouts, his expression born more from worry rather than reproach.

✦ aether · Oct 14, 2026 · 1:11 PM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 14

Aether giggles as well, a wide grin spreading upon his face. There was something about seeing Childe that never failed to brighten his day, a warmth blossoming in his chest that could combat even the cold of Schezhnaya. ++

🐋 、@polaristellaeOct 14

Replying to @polaristellae

an important figure to Snezhnaya. Let me think." He placed his hands over the Traveler's, laughing in bright humor. "No important figure is close enough to me who'd do such playful things." He gingerly peeled his eyes free and turned with a smile. "Hello to you too, Comrade."

✦ aether · Oct 14, 2026 · 1:11 PM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 14

“What’s on your mind? You looked spaced out.” He lets his hands fall back to his sides, curiously tilting his head.

✦ aether · Oct 14, 2026 · 12:45 PM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 14

Sneaking up behind Childe, playfully covering his eyes with both his hands. “Guess who!”

🐋 、@polaristellaeOct 14

Thinking about @viatorswish.

✦ aether · Oct 14, 2026 · 12:46 PM UTC

✦ aether@viatorswishOct 14

// i forgot to consider height differences so shhhh. just imagine childe’s sitting or crouching 🤣… also hiiii mi 👀 👀 👀 hehehe