cr: kradebii Odette × Valeriy headcanons: They’ve known each other for much longer than people realize.Valeriy knows Odette not only as an agent, but as a ballerina. He has probably watched her perform several times, always standing somewhere in the back of the theater, completely motionless while everyone else is focused on her. He’s one of the few people she can truly relax around.To everyone else, Odette is elegant, cold, and almost untouchable. But around Valeriy, she lets herself smile and be a little softer. He understands absolutely nothing about ballet.She can spend ten minutes explaining a complicated movement and he’ll just nod seriously like, *“Yes. I understand.”* He understood NOTHING. But he notices when something is wrong with her immediately.He can tell when she’s exhausted, when she’s pushing herself too hard, or when she’s injured. After rehearsals, he’ll silently put tea or medicine in front of her and say: *“Enough for today.”* *“I can continue.”* *“I know.”* And somehow, **that’s what makes her stop.** Odette loves his hands.His hands are large and rough compared to her delicate fingers. I love the headcanon that she sometimes takes his hand just to compare their palms. And Valeriy secretly loves her hands because they look so fragile, yet he knows exactly how much strength and discipline they require. He’s extremely gentle with her.Not because he thinks she’s weak—quite the opposite. He knows exactly how capable and dangerous she is. He’s just naturally protective of her.She’s the only person allowed to fix his uniform.She’ll straighten his collar or button his coat properly while he just stands there completely still. *“You did it wrong again.”* *“I’m a major.”* *“And?”* They show affection in completely different ways.** Odette expresses it through small touches, quiet looks, and little gifts. Valeriy expresses it through actions: walking her home, waiting for her after performances, bringing her medicine, making sure she eats. He never asks her to give up being a Fatui agent or a ballerina.*He understands that both are important parts of who she is. He simply wants her to always have a choice. #GenshinImpact #odette #valeriy #vodyanitsa #mitya - @avenwife_