XiaoLumi

XiaoLumi is the het ship between Xiao and Lumine from the Genshin Impact fandom.

Chapter I: Act I
Lumine and Paimon are sent by Moon Carver to find other adepti and deliver a message to them about the death of Rex Lapis, they go to Wangshu Inn to find the adeptus. While they admire the view on the balcony of Wangshu Inn an adeptus named Xiao appears. Xiao then mentions to Lumine and Paimon that the mortals shall not contact as much with an adepti as it's far too dangerous, he then tells the two to leave for their own safety. Xiao then disappears.

Lumine and Paimon both go ask Verr Goldet about Xiao. She mentions how they both met Xiao in his good mood as he often doesn't meet with mortals. Verr Goldet then advises the two to ask the chef of the Inn for Almond Tofu, which happens to be Xiao's favorite food, also another plate that Lumine is best making at, which is a Satisfying Salad. Lumine and Paimon then meet Xiao again, before nearly disappearing Paimon tells Xiao not to go and Lumine then gives the two plates to Xiao. Paimon then tells Lumine to tell Xiao about Rex Lapis before Xiao finishes eating. Xiao hears Lumine out about the death of Rex Lapis, he tells the two he'll seek out more adepti as requested.

Chapter I: Act III
Xiao and Lumine meet again in the Jade Chamber after battling with Tartaglia, as Tartaglia summoned an ancient god named Osial which nearly caused destruction of all of Liyue. In order to defeat the ancient god they'll have to fight using the Guizhong Ballistas, suddenly the Fatui appear. As Osial begins to attack Xiao warns Lumine to be careful. During the battle Xiao gives Lumine his power of swiftness making her run faster than usual. The Ballistas attack Osial, however Osial shatters the platform making those who were on fall, eventually Lumine is saved by Xiao and he holds her hand tightly and tells her to be careful.

Act II
In the Lantern Rite Festival Event, the two meet Xiao. Xiao questions the two why were they at the crime scene and Paimon questions if he's here for the festival however he tells the two he isn't, he recognizes the criminal is a mortal and lets Lumine to handle the situation as the threat comes from the mortal world as it's her responsibility to handle it. As well due to Xiao not wanting to have to deal with human blood on his polearm as he killed tons of demons before in the past, Xiao then gives Lumine and Paimon a note that the criminal has left.

Xiao, Lumine, and Paimon then talk to Bei'er, who happens to be a Treasure Hoarder about the letter directed to them. Lumine and Treasure Hoarders begin to battle and she eventually defeats them. The Treasure Hoarders then give Xiao, Lumine, and Paimon the letter and as they read it Xiao decides it's best for Lumine and Paimon to attend the meeting as mentioned in the letter. Before Xiao leaves Lumine calls out for Xiao and he questions them what was wrong, Lumine tells Xiao the next time they meet that can they meet near somewhere that you can view the Mingxiao Lantern, but Xiao rejects this offer and tells Lumine that he isn't familiar with large crowds and where he has been in the past years he's been able to see the Mingxiao Lantern before vanishing. When talking to Jiayi, Lumine mentions how she wishes that Xiao were here to see the Mingxiao Lantern.

Act III
In the final act Lumine goes and reports to Xiao about the situation being now resolved. Lumine then asks Xiao again if he's sure if he isn't going to the Lantern Rite, he once again mentions he isn't familiar with crowds especially during that type of year. Lumine tells Xiao that this year's Mingxiao Lantern is Skybracer who was an adepti who died during the Archon War while protecting Liyue. Xiao then remembers Skybracer but then comments that something made by humans has no interest to him. He then tells Lumine and Paimon if they wish to see it he suggests the city and then again says he has no interest in the Lantern Rite.

Lumine and Paimon then go and talk to Verr Goldet, while they discuss another worker named Huai'an brings up that maybe bringing the Lantern Rite to him is a much more easy way, Paimon begins to think and Lumine thinks it's a good idea. They then begin to set up something similar to the Lantern Rite but near Wangshu Inn for Xiao. Afterward the two then go and inform Xiao that they 'brought' the festival to him, confused he questions what to they mean, Lumine then tells Xiao that there is Almond Tofu below the Inn. As they reach below the Inn, Xiao is stunned and asks them if this serves any purpose. Lumine tells Xiao that this a way that he can participate in the Lantern Rite as it's meant to include everyone.

After finishing eating, Paimon mentions that they should now be heading to go see the Mingxiao Lantern, Lumine tells Xiao to come with them, however he rejects this offer and believes they're better off going without him. Lumine asks Xiao if he can keep her and Paimon company on the way there, and 'prays' to him asking him to escort them safely to the city. He thinks about it before accepting Lumine's proposal. Arriving near Liyue Harbor Xiao tells Lumine that this is how far he'll go, Lumine tells Xiao to wait then realizes he is able to see the Mingxiao Lantern from the distance, afterwards Xiao sees the Mingxiao Lantern from the distance he stayed at.

Xiao's Birthday Mail
On April 17th 2021, Xiao gives Lumine ten crystalflies and almond tofu, he mentions in the message how he got it to put it on her hair and how it would look nice but he happens to get far too many for her. "There was nothing for me to do today. So, I decided I would find a Crystalfly for you — to put in your hair. I thought that... it would look nice. The next thing I knew, I had caught several more than I intended. I hope you do not mind. If you wish to meet me, speak my name. ...I do not care much for birthdays and celebrations, and I do not wish to be around large groups of people. To be able to spend some time with you is enough."

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It is one of the most popular ships for Lumine and Xiao, however it currently rivals Chilumi and XiaoVen, which are also popular ships for the two. Most who opposed this ship might find discomfort due to Lumine not having an official age yet before the new Archon Quest, where Lumine was confirmed to be more than 500 years old, the ship gained more popularity but those who still oppose it believe the number of Lumine's age isn't an issue but her model being "minor-coded" although it's been debunked in Diona's hangout. With Aether and Lumine having popular ships, this is Lumine's third most popular ship unlike her brother Aether, as Xiaother is his most popular ship.

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Trivia

 * Xiao gives Lumine a butterfly amulet on her birthday. In Chinese culture, a butterfly represents young love and symbolizes an undying bond between lovers, as well as immortality. Xiao also states that the amulet is made to stave off evil.
 * One of the most well known love stories in China are the "Butterfly Lovers", two people that weren't allowed to get married turned into a butterfly couple after death.


 * The BGM that plays when Lumine first meets Xiao at Wangshu Inn is officially titled Lovers’ Oath. Furthermore, in the Version 2.2 Event “Tuned to the World’s Sounds”, the song chosen for the duet with Xiao is Lovers’ Oath.