𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒆𝒕 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒓

“I would die for you.”

“I would kill for you.”

okay, well..

i would be kind for you.

i would reject the impulses to indulge in my violent nature for you.

i would wake up and get out of bed an hour early every morning to make tea and breakfast for you.

i would be there for you no matter what.

i would leave the light on for you until you felt safe, and i would hold you so tight until you felt at peace.

sure, i can be strong if i have to.

i can fight if it’s truly necessary.

but when i think about the way that i could love you, it does not make me feel violent.

it makes me feel quiet and gentle and calm.

when i look at you, i know that i am not a violent dog and i will not bite.

az (without a mating bond) (allegedly): tweaking

And now that she finally got to write Elain (and Azriel), I think it’s telling that she couldn’t stop herself. She’s been plotting for years and now Elain’s story will be nearly as long as Feyre’s.

Think about it.

How many times have you seen a post that has nothing to do with Elain and Azriel, and yet, you immediately screamed internally 'ELRIEL!'

A brush of fingers

A cute cottage covered with flowering wisteria

A man tucking a flower behind a woman's ear

A man carrying a woman in his arms

A gentle kiss on the neck

A caress of a female hand over a male hand

A determined neck bite

A brush of male knuckles down her spine

A pretty house surrounded by lush gardens

A man resting his head in a woman's lap

A kiss that you just know is Elriel's kiss, especially if it's raining

A woman tucking a flower behind a man's ear

A man pushing a woman on a swing

Bare feet in the grass

A kiss over a display of pastries on a marble cafe table

A man handing a dagger to woman

Flour dusted fingers, laced together

A dab of whipped cream on her nose, licked off by him

A curve of her neck, in the throes of pleasure

A man carrying a bouquet of flowers

Peonies

Roses

Gardens

Cottages

Misty mornings

Mr. Darcy walking through morning fog towards Elizabeth

Gazebos

Cozy fireplaces and books

Steaming cups of coffee and morning buns

A woman's hand gently curled around a man's neck

A man braiding long golden brown hair into a plait

A bare thigh and his fingers gently tracing a pattern over skin

A whisper into his ear

Collarbones and a delicate rose necklace

Dark shadows and silhouttes

A couple waltzing

An exchange of looks

Elriel IS A WHOLE AESTHETIC

If Rhysand and Feyre are power, and Nesta and Cassian are strength, then Elain and Azriel are love

All I did to find all the GIFs was to type the word 'love' in the search bar.

What came up? Elriel

“….there he was, sliding the necklace around her. Letting his scarred fingers touch her immaculate skin. Letting them brush the side of her throat, savoring the velvet-soft texture. Elain shivered, and he took a damn long time fastening the clasp.”

But it wasn’t enough.

Elain Archeron botanical horror moodboard🌸🦇

Lucien immediately assumes that Elain needs something, asking if there's anything they should do for her. Azriel, on the other hand, instantly understands that she isn't broken or mad. He makes it clear that she doesn't need saving, they need her. She's a Seer.

Right after that, Lucien is described as looking at Elain almost as if he's seeing her for the first time, shocked by this revelation. Meanwhile, Azriel is explicitly described as the only one who listened to her, the male who could hear things others could not and who understood what she was going through.

And to make the contrast even stronger, when the possibility that the Cauldron gave something to Elain is brought up, Lucien is once again stunned, while Azriel simply nods, already understanding.He's the one who recognizes her gift, validates her experiences, and helps everyone else understand her as well. And Feyre even notes that this understanding, their understanding, is what finally frees Elain from that "murky realm" she had been trapped in.

MY FIRST COMMISSION BY NONE OTHER THAN MAEDOETIS ON INSTA!!!!!

One of my favorite scenes from the series, Elain gifting Feyre the cake based on the dresser drawers. There's so much to this scene, and this piece, that I adore. The sisterly bonding, Elain trying her best to make up for everything to Feyre, Feyre getting a proper birthday celebration from a family member, the expressions on Elain and Feyres faces, the details and framing of the cake, it's just so perfect.

If you repost, please ask maedoetis on insta first and TAG AND CREDIT HER! She put a lot of time and effort into this piece and it's absolutely gorgeous and she deserves recognition for it if it is shared. She's my friend first and foremost and I will not be okay with people trying to steal even a crumb of credit from her.

I do not care if you tag or credit me I'm a tiny random blog and all I did was pay money the scene is sjms and the art is maes I'm just a happy little guy that has dreamt of being able to support their friend and see their favorite scene come to life in said friends style 💜

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