ok look i get what the general consensus is - modern!au xiao would look like emo edgy teen who wears dark colors and

ok look i get what the general consensus is - modern!au xiao would look like emo edgy teen who wears dark colors and leather jackets and piercings and stuff - BUT CONSIDER

xiao who sees how sophisticated his adoptive dad zhongli looks, with formal black collared shirts or turtlenecks.

xiao who sees how classy and modern, yet also traditional and modest his adoptive dad could be in different situations.

xiao who sees and admires the minimalist tattoo lines subtly hidden behind clothes, and he decides he wants one for himself.

xiao who follows in his father’s footsteps, awkwardly hovering about when zhongli takes him shopping after he expressed that he wanted a closet overhaul.

xiao who feels a little shy and awkward at first but slowly gets used on dressing up, and starts getting minimalistic looking accesories to compliment the outfits.

xiao who feels comfortable in his own skin and it shows in his steps as he walks down the streets to meet up with you, ignoring all the turned heads and dreamy sighs, golden eyes sparkling under the sun as he waves to get your attention, the green inks of his arm tattoos lightly peeking out behind his sleeve.