Warnings

A moment of silence passed between the two, before Barbatos let out a breath. "I accept retribution for my actions. Do what you must."

The Abyss Herald cupped Barbatos's jaw in one large hand, meeting the Archon's sad-almost pitying-gaze. "What I must... I must break you, little archon."

Or: Venti gives himself to save Mondstadt, but his punishment isn't what he expected. Past and present trauma come hurdling back to him as an Abyss plot unfolds and he's kidnapped by the Prince himself. Venti wishes that someone could save him from drowning, but gods can't cry to their followers.

TW: rape, violence, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and possible triggers.