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Kaelle is the het ship between Kaeya and Noelle from the Genshin Impact fandom.
Canon[]
Overview[]
Kaeya and Noelle are both members of the Knights of Favonius, dedicated to protecting and serving Mondstadt. Kaeya holds the position of Cavalry Captain, while Noelle works as a maid who aspires to become a full-fledged knight one day. Although the two rarely interact directly in official material, various voice lines, character stories, and hangout events indicate that they are acquainted and occasionally work together. Kaeya is known to entrust Noelle with certain tasks, suggesting a level of confidence in her abilities. Noelle interprets these opportunities as a sign of trust and inclusion within the Knights, as stated in her voice lines.
Voice Lines[]
- “He's a mysterious character! He comes and goes like the wind, and is always occupied with important business. I like the fact that he delegates some of the smaller jobs to me sometimes, it's nice to feel like part of the team, you know... What do you mean, "errand runner"? I don't see it like that at all! Okay, well yes, technically I run errands for him. But still, I really appreciate it!”
- — Noelle's About Kaeya Voice Line
- “I was entrusted by the Acting Grand Master to work in the background to support Noelle. But there hasn't been much for me to concern myself with — she has a good head on her shoulders. Quite the relief.”
- — Kaeya's About Noelle Voice Line
Kaeya's Role in Protecting Noelle[]
Noelle is shown to have a tendency to overextend herself and take unnecessary risks in her efforts to help others. Following a particularly dangerous rescue mission in Dragonspine that left her bedridden for several days and caused great concern among the Knights, Acting Grandmaster Jean assigned Kaeya to ensure her safety. Kaeya fulfills this role by delegating safer, routine tasks to her.[1] A notable instance of this occurred during the Stormterror incident:
- “[...] During the Stormterror threat, Noelle was also eager to resolve the threat at its source. However, Kaeya managed to arrange quite a few "urgent matters" for her to attend to inside the city until it was all over.”
- — Noelle's Character Story 3
Noelle Assisting Kaeya[]
- “There are also all kinds of smaller domestic tasks, like preparing Captain Kaeya’s eye patch, and helping Ms. Lisa keep her bookshelves in order.”
- — Noelle's Chivalric Training Hangout Event
- “Everyone has free time in the evening, and that is when I am busiest. Where have Amber's washed hairbands been placed? How many new eyepatches did Kaeya buy? Keeping track of all these things is a maid's responsibility.”
- — Noelle's Good Evening Voice Line
Noelle, as the maid of the Knights, assists Kaeya with both personal and domestic tasks, such as preparing his eyepatch every evening. Her diligence helps ensure his routines run smoothly and reflects her reliability and dedication.
Fanon[]
Overview[]
Kaelle is considered a rare ship, likely due to the limited on-screen interactions between Kaeya and Noelle, and as a result, it has not gained widespread traction. They are more commonly viewed as a platonic duo rather than a romantic pair. Fans who ship them romantically often emphasize the contrast and complementarity between the two: Kaeya’s playful, teasing, and calculating nature contrasts heavily with Noelle’s earnestness and innocent mind. When it comes to dynamics, Kaeya is imagined as a supportive and protective figure, subtly encouraging Noelle’s growth while she quietly admires and supports him, gradually earning his trust and becoming the keeper of his secrets. The ship is envisioned as a nuanced, slowburn relationship that extends beyond that of a captain and his maid. Kaelle rivals with KaeLuc, Kaeya's most popular ship, and Barbelle, Noelle's most popular ship.
Fandom[]
- FAN FICTION
- Kaeya/Noelle tag on AO3
- Kaeya & Noelle tag on AO3
- “her kisses are like the breeze of the city which she was born in, the sun that shined on her from the moment she came into this world. she fills kaeya with something so warm, something that makes his dark, cursed heart beat faster, his fingertips growing needy when they tangle in her white strands and he just wants to stay like this forever. when she steals his breath away, he isn’t a monster sent here to bring destruction. he’s just kaeya, kissing the one he’s meant to be guiding. the one he loves.”
- — From crowned by an overture (bold and beyond) by decarabian on AO3
- “'You look like a rose,' he said, and Noelle took the compliment as gracefully as she could, a sweet smile shining on him. 'Ah, I am glad you see me as a trustworthy person, Captain Kaeya,' she replied, regaining her composure. 'It is my duty as your maid to always be on hand for you.' Kaeya laughed internally at her misunderstanding of his compliment. Typical Noelle, he thought.”
- — From forget me not by bloodcookie on AO3
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