For Scara and puppet reader’s wedding, it could either be a mix of both Sumeru and Inazuma? Or they have both. They have enough money to do that. I don’t imagine it to be very big. Small and intimate. Maybe Nahida should officiate the wedding… Hm, Ei would come, I believe. And with her, something to symbolize Makoto so both would be there for the pair. The Aranara should be wedding guests. They’re too cute to not invite.

I do have tentative ideas for the rings tho. I just want to joke about how fast Scara’s untying puppet reader’s obi cause he’s like lightening, aha sorry Cyno and Tighnari, I just had to. Scara legit having a smug look on his face when he realizes he’s the only one happily married. There’s exceptions yea (CtM) but would Traveler really want to have a team composing of Scara, Vyno, and Tighnari? There’s no Nahida to mediate unless… oh and Nahida might have puppet reader with her in Sumeru city when he’s out. Which does make me think that puppet reader covers up and is never seen without layers or their entire body covered except for Scara (and Dottore but that doesn’t count). But pretty puppet reader turning heads in Sumeru City (especially because of their kintsugi) is a THOUGHT. And Tighnari now has matching scars with them lol.

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Omg geochaces with these three?! That would be so cool, and the games, it's those activities that they can get along in but jenga is a really reaaaally rigged game (and don't worry about hcs for them, the first fic for poly kavetham is intentionally vague)

I did some searching and there's a LOT of things for their wedding that it's absurd, especially when mixed. But the funny bit is that most pre-wedding traditions in Inazuma Scaramouche had already unintentionally done, like providing labor to his future spouse and exchanging important items with one another. So when Ei told him about these, he was so proud that he was doing it right.

There's also the sakaki tree branch offering in the Japanese traditions, so imagine Nahida plucking two branches from Irminsul for the wedding skdbdikeks did you know in Persian traditions, when doing the "I do" part, the bride is actually asked three times to signify the journey of the husband's effort to work for their love? I think it's adorable to see Scara's smile growing in every "I do" aww

And there's also the Chuppah, the canopy held over the lovers where the four corners are raised by four close female friends during the wedding procession. So I'm thinking Paimon, Lumine, Ei, and Nahida (if Zhongli is the wedding officiator, if not, then Hu Tao). And finally, the shower of flowers but it's mainly the Aranara throwing sakura blooms at them <33

And definitely no to that team, Cyno would try to backstab that man every chance he gets lol but now that you say it, the clothes in Sumeru do cover up a lot of skin it would be perfect to wear those when they're in the city so they don't attract too much attention. But yes, with the Kintsugi and being artificially made, the attention is a definite must more so with the Lesser Lord accompanying them <33 Scara doesn't know whether to be smug or infuriated about this info (while rings are not part of the culture, I think this incident is what convinced him go get one)

Also fuck I forgot Tighnari got struck too ajdbxkankb they definitely have a closer bond then, and looking at Reader's kintsugi (can't really hide the ones on their face) he wonder if he should get his scars tattooed over with gold too, although the pain kind of scares him enough to back down every time. Their friendship would be the bridge to all four (Cyno and Scara) of them getting along honestly, at least to remove the obvious hostility.

Oh, but I think reader made the first move. Niwa was taking a little too long and they wanted to make their claim known.

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Niwa Hisahide is a simple man despite his high status in Tatarasuna.

And his happiness are just as straightforward, reminded by the heat of the forge in front of him, he smiles.

Bladesmithing brings him unfathomable joy even before he rose up the ranks. From the act of forging down to displaying the final product, his love for his craft is a well-known fact among the people of the Isshin Art.

Hisahide still remembered his first successful blade in his youth, displayed on a wall together with the other clans for inspection of the Shogunate from Narukami Island to inspect the quality and progress of the Raiden Gokaden. While he was not yet the representative of his clan that time, his work had already shown great hopes of taking up the mantle of the clan.

Enamored, elated, he simply stared at the display with a grin.

Next to a stranger that came from the mainland who's also staring at the displayed swords. Specifically his blade. "This one seems to have a unique design than the others."

Imagine him learning about the shrooms in our world or the talking one in the chasm. Mushroom fox boy deserves a bleeding mushroom as a treat.

Scara and puppet reader having a grand time in Liyue speaks to me because it’s like when they went into town and Scara bought the fan for puppet reader… Zhongli sees them and knows… does Scara’s anemo vision technically mean Venti can play father-in-law? He’s pretty much Ei’s coworker… does he officiate the marriage????

Tbh, the two of them probably already do everything together. Like. Everything. I should start listing it. Getting ready together? Washing their faces and brushing their teeth at the same time. They had to get Scara to stop brushing their teeth for them. Apply each others’ red eyeliner. Help each other dress. Scara presses a kiss to their shoulder as he helps them put on their yukata. Puppet reader kisses his cheek when putting his hat on him. They spend moments embracing and being soft with each other before setting out to tackle the rest of the day. One day they even feed each other instead of Scara trying to take over most of it. That is the day everyone feels so single on a whole new level.

There’s no escape. There will be fluff and happiness.

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In the forest, you say-?//shot please please don't give him anymore suspicious mushrooms to eat for the love of everything that is holy

Oh heck!! You know what, there's a lot of beautiful antiques and souvenirs in Liyue that would match puppet reader's kintsugi, you know! And Zhongli would definitely be the best tour guide to show them around, both as him actually wanting to help with their aesthetic choices but to also keep them at bay because he has his suspicions (he can sense the archon residue, as well as the semblance of Scara to Ei)

However I could say with confidence that those two probably know nothing about Scara's ties to Ei besides the looks - puppet reader on the other hand has been seen by the two archons multiple times because Makoto brings them along during gatherings, like Ei when she's still the kagemusha.

Zhongli would feel a bit melancholic after realizing that puppet reader's memories had been eroded, tho they still have a feeling that he's familiar. He is at least happy that they are living life in the mortal plane like him even after the death of Makoto, although he isn't too keen on the damage, he does admit that the Kintsugi looks beautiful. At least Scaramouche is there now to protect and care for you until the end of time. He just hopes they don't end up like Azhdaha.

Oh sorry, I got carried away over there haha I forgot I did have a lot of worldbuilding around Kintsugi and this opened up that can of worms

But yes, I can definitely agree that Scara and puppet reader had done almost everything together at this point. Buuut I wanna change that part to kissing Scaramouche's nape instead, cuz that's where the electro mark is! And the feeding is so cute!

Just imagine a grumpy looking Scaramouche/Wanderer with his arms crossed glaring at the world, only for puppet reader to come over and feed him a dango - think Nilou's eating idle animation hahaha it's the end of the world

Modern au where Scara and puppet reader meet in kindergarten and he takes them home with him because they’re married now. Did I think of how things work Family wise? No. But do the pair basically become a couple since then? Pretty much yea. Every Valentine’s Day, reader makes something for him (he doesn’t like sweets but likes bitter things from his voicelines). And he reciprocates every White Day. The cause of envy for a true childhood love. Ride or die since day 1. Always eats lunch together and walks his lover home.

Ask them if they’ll ever date someone else and they’ll go, “I have Scara/reader. Why end a happy relationship?” Scara would probably choose violence if asked, actually.

I’m still struggling with what name to give wanderer and I considered Kikuo. With 喜 (ki) meaning "rejoice", 久 (ku) meaning "long time" combined with 夫 (o) meaning "man, husband". It’s in honor of kintsugi and laughs. But I also like Kuon. 空 (ku) meaning "sky" and 恩 (on) meaning "kindness, mercy, charity", or 穏 (on) meaning "calm; gentle; quiet". Kuon = Carry on.

For their smol first born bird child, we can go with Inori. It means prayer but could be a metaphor since the bird carries letters to and from the puppet parents, it’s like carrying their wishes for each other.

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Cyno lovebot anon and Bloom anon synergy, you say that but I'm sure the next day you two would stab me in the back with your angst knife as per usual

But also!!! Kindergarten sweetheart ?! That's the cutest route this could possibly go with, I can actually see them being one but not even remembering it even happened (since they were very young, but if we play on the interlude quest, I'd like to think that perhaps Scara was the only one who remembered) tho they're still so close to each other. Somewhere down the line he turns to classic Scara but whenever someone talks to reader, they always say nice things and recount nice memories that's so different from him haha

Since he likes bitter things, reader defo uses dark chocolate then, easy fix! But also him reciprocating on White Day hnghgnhg even before they were official, it just felt natural (like a sweet gesture since they're friends) and then later down the line going "Happy Valentine's/White Day but, you know... As not a friend" now I really want modern Scara like this hnghnghg *taking notes, sighs*

Husband kdhdjksnd gosh what thoughtful names, although first one DOES remind me of the Vocaloid Producer of the same name haha

I am so sure of Scara knowing their exact measurements for clothes and it extends to what they prefer in terms of pattern, color, and fabric. Not even covering how he knows what they prefer to eat, what the serving sizes they consume are, and the exact detail of their drink order. He even knows the order in which they eat. Lord Scara-smoochies and his dear puppet spouse will be the death of me. As you said before, puppet reader probably does become more confident and that makes Scara’s knees weak. Put on those rose tinted glasses! That’s not blood! It’s just water!!!!!! Scara with heart eyes when looking at puppet reader!!!! The worship kink is strong in this one. Lewd h*nd h*lding. How scandalous.

Zhongli dressing them up in Liyue fashion and arranging a play date for them, Xiao, Ganyu, and Yanfei. Immortal children should get along. Scara narrows his eyes as he senses something in the spouse force and the Traveler gets a little nervous. Scara clears the Spiral Abyss by himself. Puppet reader and Qiqi interactions, hell yea! Zhongli’s heart squeezing when showing puppet reader new spots and they hold onto his sleeve and unintentionally activate his peepaw instincts!!!! Venti adoring the wind chimes they make!!!!!! Surprise interactions with Albedo and Cloud Retainer? Both helping with puppet reader’s maintenance????

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They are progenitors of public display of affection, beating social norms in relationships, removing gender expectations, stark defender against toxicity, they are the prime example of a perfect relationship in the modern world hnghhh I want it so badly (i say despite being the creator of the story)

Scara with the worship kink sofjeosksk and he probably has a praise kink for himself too hnhhhh Spouse force ahahsgdhsh yes Zhongli old man just taking everyone as his children real

R is for rings. Or risqué because Cyno was not playing when trapping my mind. Man’s gonna lick off any crumbs off of his lover’s face and I’m gonna faint. Cyno staring intensely into their eyes as he eats fruit and licks the juice dripping down his hand… licking his lips…

Tighnari and Reader are swooning.

Eventually I’ll start thinking about laundry and Scara will invade my mind next. He will not let me be… Scara tracing shapes on puppet reader’s body, following the lines of gold… He could even take care of them in the bath with wonderful massages and washing their hair and… ah…

Maybe I should simply embrace the chokehold your fics have on me lol.

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R for rings sochosbsownd yeah definitely a whole other alphabet, like specifics and domestic shit for sure

Tighnari is hiding his face from secondhand embarrassment and fluster, while Reader is both enamored and bothered, however the other boyfriend will definitely smack him for making a mess afterwards

Modern AU Scaramouche is definitely the Way of the House Husband man, ex Yakuza turned malewife after leaving the Fatui and Reader might have scars that they tattooed over with gold so it looks nice! But fuck that's so soft, no no imagine Scaramouche tracing the kintsugi with kisses tho, or grazing it with his lips during soft moments. He'll make it a point to appreciate them daily if puppet reader does get insecure about them like they kinda did in part 2

Also, Makoto making puppet reader!!!!!! Scara and puppet reader being cousins?!??!!!!! Is it awkward of a topic for Yae to tell Ei that yea she electrified Makoto’s puppet child. Scara throwing hands on sight. Yae? Dottore? A n y o n e who is or can be a threat.

What if he ends up getting his own teapot and plants a bunch of Sakura trees just for puppet reader and they have free reign to decorate as they please and it becomes their own home like. I adore good domestic ideas. Is used to prevent kidnapping of puppet reader so Scara can take them everywhere with him.

Honestly gaslit myself into thinking that Scaramouche had black nails all along until I double checked but yes, when he's feeling better or isn't swamped by his duties before, he would most definitely paint nails

Sh sh let's not talk about the confusing family tree - and Yae, that sly fox, will pretty much be taking jabs on puppet reader's kintsugi and never apologizing since she was simply "doing her duty" that time. Scaramouche wants her dead for more reasons than one. Actually, even he's still wary of Ei, mostly wary that she'd end up disposing puppet reader for their deficiencies. Ei had to reassure him multiple times that it won't happen.

Sawada and Aqaba would drool over new Tatarasuna lore lol. Swordsmiths are ride or die with their bae and forge swords to propose. Well, probably not drool over the romance part but it's new info.

But now I really like the idea that Niwa's lover would teach Scara folk songs and lullabies. Niwa and reader watching as Scara gets along with the rest of the people like proud parents. What if Scara and puppet reader's family emblem is partially inspired by Tatarasuna influences for Scara and Sakura and black fan for puppet reader?

Oh and Niwa's lover always helping Niwa with his bandana every morning because his days aren't quite right when they don't. Parallels between the couples. Very good. Hm, I think all three men, if their lover placed a hand on their cheek, would lean into their lover's hand and cover it with their own. And kiss the palm if feeling very affectionate. Niwa/Kaedehara clan trademark.

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Oh gawd you reminded of that au on Twitter of Niwa reviving but - yes it will survive, think of it being rewritten as them wanting to adopt a child that's similarly described to him! That would be so hhhhh it's like Razor's parent's cutscene type of pain huhu definitely honoring them with a shrine, heck maybe he'd even bring puppet reader to Tatarasuna, introducing them as if they were his parents asking for their blessings</33

I could see Wanderer talking to Sawada and Aqaba to talk to them in great detail of its history because he wants the preservation of Tatarasuna's story to be accurate and honest

Niwa and his lover would be such great parental figures for Kabukimono *sobs* fucking Dottore man - I find a clear top view picture of the Mikage furnace but I can imagine the top as part of the emblem yes! And the sakura with the fan too aww

Wait fuck that's so cute I'm gonna cry fjnfhskfn even when his lover's still sleepy, they always make sure to put his bandana on him before work ohhh that's love baby, and when he's done with work, he always takes it off to signify that he's done with work and would focus on his lover now