Gentong

After the Era Nova is realized, Reaver and Khaslana joined Amphoreus to greet the new dawn.

However, Reaver is still broken and so so tired, but his golden blue sky Phainon and Khaslana are there too, with him..

Reaver is still so so tired to actually do anything. His mind still overwhelmed by past memories and million years of guilt and grief, body so used to move on autopilot to get the coreflames as quickly as possible.

But now that those goals are gone? The memory of coreflames are still burning within him, both overwhelming and numbing him. So overwhelmed he is that his body locked and he just... cease to move altogether.

Phainon noticed it first. They've been through the patient and intensive care from Hyacine and Prof Anaxa. (Khaslana is doing therapy too)

All the heirs already accepted Reaver and Khaslana, but their progress is still slow and they're still doing everything so slowly. These emotional wounds will take much longer to heal.

At some point, Reaver does not feel like being alone, but in this era of peace, he really has no place.. With his monstrous power...

Phainon also does not want to leave Reaver alone, not when his mind is still clouded, hazy, and filled with fog. He truly does not need food or rest, but Phainon likes to make them do it.

On days where Reaver is particularly sluggish, he just follows Phainon or Khaslana around. Understanding of his low energy, the heirs are being mindful and treated Reaver gently and in a lowkey way, letting him just be and as is, usually hovering behind Phainon, hands intertwined.

Phainon himself doesn't mind at all. On some low days, Reaver only shows himself when there's not much people, or around the heirs only. He would shadow Phainon wordlessly, and Phainon would understand even without words. Reaver follows Phainon around and just stands idly behind him, gaze downcast or vacantly staring at the flying nymphs around Phainon. He would sit under the shades of the Garden of Life where Phainon cared for some chimeras along with Castorice and Hyacine.

He would stay at a far enough distance to not disturb Mydei and Phainon sparring. On a rather languid morning in the markets, Phainon would offer a slice of freshest fruit to Reaver and he would bite it off Phainon's hand.

The other heirs learned not to mind Reaver's silent presence behind Phainon.

On particular day where they had meeting to discuss their progress in rebuilding Amphoreus, Phainon is also there. But what's surprising is, he's sitting on top of Reaver. The other man draped his bigger build around the sunny Deliverer; arms wrapped around Phainon's waist. Reaver's head rests on Phainon's shoulder, while the other man just talks about his reports amicably as if nothing is wrong. For a lengthy 2 hours, Reaver and Phainon are staying that way contently.

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Reaver, despite his ailment, are really good at staying still. He tries not to take much space despite his taller build, and resort to curling in on himself to make more space for everyone else. According to the information from Anaxa and Hyacine, it can be helpful to just let things run their course and help Reaver build trust and bond with these tiny little interactions. And so, the other heirs treat Reaver as usual, gentle and never pushing. When Phainon needs to hurry somewhere, he take Reaver's arm as they stride towards their destination. He would push gently on Reaver's shoulder to make the others sit down on the dining table. Phainon would put a hand on Reaver's waist to gently guide him towards their destination. He would pull the hood on Reaver's pale face when the sun is blazing hotly outside, and adjust the fabric and brush Reaver's hair oh so gently out of the way. When Reaver forgets to put on his boots, Phainon would pause and put them on for him. Phainon would offer him the coldest water and wine of the exquisite quality from his own goblet, tilting the cup gently, hand behind Reaver's nape lovingly, to steady the man.

And Reaver lets Phainon do all of that willingly. His body is Phainon's to do as he wish. When Phainon engulf his frame with his warmer hands, it feels so comforting that all stormy memories just ceased to exist inside reaver's brain. It just feels easier to let go, when Phainon is there to be his anchor. So Reaver lets Phainon direct him as he pleases.

On some days, Phainon even picks out clothes for Reaver. Reaver is still timid and won't wear anything too noticeable, afraid of more perception. But that won't be a problem for Phainon. He selects the smoothest silk and strongest fabrics so the other man can still move comfortably. With Aglaea's help, Phainon picked some jewels and ornaments that won't look too eye-catching yet still compliment Reaver's feature. Silver bangles and chokers decorated with small blue gemstones to match Phainon. A little hairpin there, and a little sparkle there. Under Phainon's hands, reaver transforms into something beautiful. And Reaver lets Phainon dress him up as he pleases because if Phainon is happy then so is he.

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Reaver napping in Phainon's living rooms, draped in softest silks and slivers of thighs and arms uncovered and unblemished...

The Tribioses gently stuck flowers on his head and between the cracks running down on his face.

The Imperator and Dux Gladiorium took Reaver (((with force))) on a sightseeing spree, piling his arms with shopping bags and goods that was meant to be taken home for him, Phainon, and Khaslana to enjoy.

Castorice and Hyacine dumping precious baby chimeras on his arms, Reaver trembling and trying to stay still so as not to disturb the babies.

Reaver dozing off in an opulent yet empty council room desk, the wind breezes gently while Aglaea and Anaxa are pacing near by his side, arguing passionately about new policies and rules for Okhema under The Era Nova.

Mydei offering him his cooking by hand and Reaver timidly nom noms on it 🥺🥺🥺

The Trailblazers Caelus and Stelle linking arms with Reaver when they are strolling around Okhema so Reaver may not be lost, pointing here and there and arguing where to go next ("don't... fight...")

Phainon, Khaslana, and Reaver on the privacy of their home, with Reaver melting inside the warm baths, while Phainon and Khaslana are showering him with love and attention thoroughly with gentle, merciful hands.

And finally after that, he sleeps eepy surrounded by chrysos heirs plushies (He holds phainui and khasnui in his embrace).

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(((I love reaver dollification... so good... so pliant and obedient for phainon to dress.... HHHHHH

I so badly want to write NSFW of doll reaver but can't get the pervert juice running right now, like i just want to WRAP HIM IN BLANKETS ALL DAY 🥹🥹🥹)))