Chibi Aether Adventures

Waking

(Genshin Impact is not mine.
"Talking"
'Thinking'
"Words that can't be understood"
Enjoy!)

Aether grumbled as he turned away from the poking, 'Leave Lulu.'

A voice came, "Little one, this is not where you should be sleeping."

Another voice, "Master Diluc, what should we do? I don't think there are any adults around these parts."

Aether woke up alarmed and looked up, "Giant!"

Aether shut his mouth, 'Why are you so huge?'

The red haired man tilted his head, "I do not.... Remind me to talk to Lisa."

The man next to him spoke, "Of course Master Diluc. Do you plan on taking the child?"

Aether protested as he was picked up gently, 'Hey.... Ugh! I don't even understand what you are saying.'

Diluc, "What's your name, little one? Do you speak?"

Aether frowned, 'I really don't understand.'

Diluc, "Diluc. Diluc."

Aether's eyes brightened, "Diluc!"

Diluc looked relieved and looked at the beautiful and adorable blond child with expectation. The little one was still repeating his name and the red head would not lie, he found the strange accent the child had very musical and cute. Then the sunshine head looked at him and repeated what Diluc thinks is his own name which was different from what he was expecting. The Ragnvindr heir had so many questions. Where did this child come from? Who was this child that looked like a noble and even otherworldly? Where were his caretakers? Why was he alone in the middle of the forest? The child was trying to tell him something and it sounded like a name.

Aether pointed at himself, "Aether. Aether."

Diluc, "Aether!"

Aether beamed, "Diluc!"

That of course started another round of introductions as the staff of Ragnvindr introduced themselves to the cute child. Diluc observed the reactions of his staff members to the young child and half wondered how this would turn out for him. The last few days had been actually very troublesome with the dragon Dvalin creating trouble for Mondstad. Now, this strange and beautiful child that does not understand their language appears, looks like he will need to swallow his pride and talk to his friends and Kaeya. Diluc only prayed nothing terrible happened in the middle of it all and was it just him or was the travel strangely peacefully today?

Moco, "Master Diluc, I can see the Dawn Winery."

Diluc, "Let's go! Hillie, run ahead and inform Adelinde we have a young guest."

Hillie saluted and left, "Understood Master Diluc."

Moco, "Are we getting a young Master then?"

Diluc, "If his parents or caretakers do not appear in the next two months, yes."

Moco's eyes twinkled, "I see."

Diluc looked at the child who was looking around with curiosity while being held by him. The Master of Winery adjusted his hold on the blond child who looked like he wanted to run off and explore. He gently poked the cute nose getting the child's attention and a full blown pout that made him chuckle. Diluc was not sure what the child's appearance meant all things considered but may Barbatos help anyone who tried to harm this cute angel in his arms. Diluc will certainly not forgive them not let them walk away unscathed if even a scratch appears on the child.