#cresta

cresta!

This was a STRUGGLE. Can this be a circle with Nesta in the middle and lines going out to every partner and I choose depending on the day instead of a top 5? My baby just has piping hot chemistry with everybody. Anyway, for you, I tried. Probably no surprises whatsoever but (also, I’m only talking canonverse, even though everyone knows I love me a good AU):

Nessian. I’m sorry, but there’s just something about making the big general cry, fall down on his knees, press his face into Nesta’s stomach and realize he’s fucked up, before I let him hit it. Make him suffer, make him cry, make him grovel, and let him make up. Undoing SJM’s character assassination is very personal to me, lmao

Hmmmm. Probably Nezriel. The way they’re two sides of the same coin is special to me. They make each other feel safe enough that Az can finally admit aloud he wants to be cherished by someone and Nes can finally just be her quirky, weird self with him. Besides, she can take the reins and top him the way he craves

Nemerie. Two strong, smart, resilient, beautiful women? HELL YES. They bond over their horrible fathers, and help each other love the parts about themselves they’ve loathed for so long. They show the world their hard shell but can be the softest behind closed doors. Ugh, Nemerie my beloveds

Neris. There’s something very enticing about Eris truly being morally grey and giving Nesta permission to simply rage. Also, they’re equally matched when it comes to wits and schemes. And, well, fire play. Need I say more? whispers in Nerissian

Jesus how am I at 5 already? Ugh. Alright, Cresta. Cresseida and Nesta? The princess and the oldest daughter who was supposed to marry for status and money? Cresseida the fierce, smart warrior and Nesta the cunning, beautiful strategist? Yes, please, more and thank you

I’m gonna throw in a secret sixth thing and say Nessriel because my girl deserves two enormous Illyrians on each side, falling at her feet and devoted to her for all eternity

Honorable mentions (and another top 5) for Nerissian, because HELLO, the Band of Sexiles, Gwyn, Clare and the mercenary. I’m still craving the romance on the road between Nesta and that butch woman. Just imagine. Angst, romance, smut. Ugh.

Thank you @buffy-vanserra!!

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