*Cross Posted on Archive of Our Own* An ex-mafia member turned detective, Aether can't catch a break. From his sister's disappearance to the serial killer loose on the streets of New Teyvat City, his first case has proven to be more than he can handle. But when coincidence becomes fate, Aether soon discovers that perhaps there's more to this case than what meets the eye. ........................ WARNINGS: This story will portray violence, gore, and death-especially of major characters. This is a murder mystery with a violent serial killer in a mafia universe. I do not own any characters within the story or the art on the cover (although I edited it together): credit goes to Genshin Impact and Canva. Updates based on a whim, most likely once a week.

Drawn to Xiao and not knowing why.. Everyone has left him, leaving him to have no care whatsoever. His pain is forever and he will always endure it. But, will Aether be Xiao's saving grace, or will he cause him more pain..? Coldest attitude ever, Xiao. A handsome man that was originally set out on a journey to kill. He encounters Aether on a sunset day, red and orange covering the sky. "Who are you?" Xiao asks. "I'm Aether, nice to meet you!" Can Xiao love again after his heart was shattered by another? French chapter titles, but the chapters are in English!! ⚠️I DONT OWN THE ART ON THE COVER!!!!!⚠️ If the artist wants it taken down, please let me know immediately!!! Cover image by: @hei_lang on danbooru 1: 12 novembre 2021 2: 13 novembre 2021 3: 15 novembre 2021 4: 17 novembre 2021 5: 20 novembre 2021 6: 22 novembre 2021 7: 26 novembre 2021 8: 30 novembre 2021 9: le premier décembre 2021 10: 5 décembre 2021 11: 20 décembre 2021 12: 24 décembre 2021 13: le premier janvier 2022 14: 18 janvier 2022 15: 22 janvier 2022 17: 24 mars 2022 18: 6 avril 2022 19: 27 avril 2022 20: le premier juin 2022 21: 15 juin 2022 22: 31 juillet 2022 23: 7 octobre 2022 24: 12 novembre 2022 25: 14 janvier 2023

Xiao notices a suspicious person around liyue going to different ruins and coming back into liyue with a strange elemental presence. Upon getting to know this person, things start to happen and Xiao starts to change. | Art by: Aether Staza | 1,000 Views - May 1, 2023 #1 in Xiaother - May 7, 2023 #1 in Abyss - August 9, 2023 DISCONTINUED BUT I REWROTE IT, CHECK MY BOOKS

"your body belongs to me." - X "whAaa, wait what Xiao what do you mean?" - A "that means that nobody can touch you, even in situations...like this. You are mine Your body...every part of you." - X I kept silent. "should I lock you away and keep you to my self? Tell me Aether what is it you want me to do? How should I punish you?" 29/10/21 - 1st in Xiaother, 101st in bxb 5/11/21 - 4th in Aether 10/2/22 - 3rd in Aether, 3rd in pining