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dear albedo

in which you write a letter to albedo, five years later

sequel to the grandest thief of all

Dear Albedo,

Hello, love.

I suppose you're wondering why I'm writing this letter in the first place. It was admittedly Klee's idea; this kind of thing isn't my style, but I'm sure you knew that better than I ever did.

So, my great alchemist. Here are a couple of things I want to tell you, things I can't say to you in person in the few years since you...

Life has been strange these days. After what happened, Mondstadt mourned for days. Quite strange for a city that's usually so lively, actually. The Knights of Favonius held a ceremony too; I like to think you would've liked it.

Jean and Kaeya left me the responsibility of breaking the news to Klee. I resented them at first, but later on, I realized there was no other way to it. Klee and I were closest to you, and Archons knew I prayed she would understand somewhat. She didn't take the loss so easily, but we stayed together through the first few months which were admittedly the hardest.

Mondstadt seems so unfamiliar without you, Albedo. I keep remembering you in every place I went, in every person I talked to. Sucrose and Timaeus took it upon themselves to continue learning your craft and finishing your work; in fact, Sucrose went to study more at Sumeru. Her works now would've made you so proud. The Knights continue to do their duties. Speaking of which, they offered to help me clean your office but Klee and I decided we could do it ourselves. Sucrose has been using it too, so we had to decide what to keep and what would remain there.

Ah, Klee also wanted me to mention our trip. We found your notebook, and I apologize for snooping, I really do, but we saw that you wanted to go on a trip with us. Luckily, Klee and I had the same idea: we'll go on the trip for you.

Truthfully, I needed to leave Mondstadt. The months I spent there without you were difficult. Painful, really. I'd like to think I'm the one taking Klee on a trip, but really, it's Klee taking me on a trip to offer me whatever it is I need to accept what had happened... to accept that the great love of my life has passed away.

Klee and I have been traveling ever since. We've gone all the way from the city where I found my home in you to places as far as Natlan and Fontaine. She's grown so much, Albedo, but she's still the adorable girl who plays with bombs (she's gotten really creative with them, I have to say I'm impressed).

Klee really loved Natlan, so we'll be coming back after our trip back to Mondstadt in time for... in time for your anniversary. It's been four years since then. In fact, that's the reason why Klee wanted to write letters to you (and I couldn't escape even if I wanted to). That way, we'll, I quote, "remember better what to tell you once we get home." You should prepare yourself, Albedo. I think Klee has enough stories to talk your ears off.

It's still hard without you, but I like to think that I'd gotten better at handling it. You'll laugh at me for it, but it is your voice I hear when I need advice or comfort. Human emotions are so weird, aren't they? You would've enjoyed teasing me for that, but honestly? I'll sit through your teasing if it meant spending more time with you.

I think Klee's almost done with her letter, which means I have to finish mine now. Writing this felt like talking to you, so I might just write another one when I find the time.

We'll be home soon, love. I will always pray for your happiness.

Yours forever.

might write an alternate ending though because of the recent albedo event, but i like this.

#albedo x reader #genshin impact #genshin impact albedo #slight angst #slight fluff #took me too long to post this smh

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