[Cartethyia Cosplay] The wandering knight and Hand puppet game in Wuthering Waves - Image 1
[Cartethyia Cosplay] The wandering knight and Hand puppet game in Wuthering Waves - Image 2
[Cartethyia Cosplay] The wandering knight and Hand puppet game in Wuthering Waves - Image 3

I shot this solo interactive set of Little Cartethyia in a European church-style setting, simulating a state where she is entertaining herself with a Hand puppet alone. The blonde hair and Elf ears paired with this black, white, and blue spliced dress look very clean against the blue window panes and white statues. The sword prop was placed nicely as a decoration, but the focus was still on this custom Hand puppet in my hand. It cost me 148 RMB—a bit pricey, but the effect matches perfectly. Holding it high or looking down to interact with it adds another layer of storytelling to the frame. During the shoot, I tried poses like sitting on the blue-and-gold patterned carpet holding up the Hand puppet, standing on one leg with extended arms, and sitting sideways with the sword across my feet, trying to keep the movements natural and relaxed, like a knight's little pastime during a break. The photographer, Master Yongzhe, caught the rhythm of the light very well, and the Xitang Light and Shadow venue provided a great cool-toned atmosphere, making the overall photos clean yet slightly playful. Although she is a wandering knight, that doesn't stop her from being childish once in a while.