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hsr characters + love languages ft kafka, aventurine, sunday, ruan mei, jiaoqiu, evernight, mydei, blade, anaxa
notes: gn!reader but one ref to makeup, fluff/suggestive for some, kafka gets two cause she's my favorite character and there's nuance, i like girls, title from here
ŕź gift giving:
truthfully, this isn't where kafka's love is strongest. the unfortunate reality is that she's an incredibly busy woman and can't be around as often as she'd like. while she's busy with her stellaron hunters, sporadic deliveries are made to the cottage she had gotten for you on your favorite planet, away from most of the conflict and turmoil in the cosmos. she likes to stop by when she can and play the role of a domestic couple, even if only for a few hours. she can only hope they fill the gap of her absence until she can get you in her arms once more.
nothing fits aventurine more than dousing you in the riches he's gained over the years. never would he want to see you in a situation even remotely similar to what he's had to endure, as shown by the shine in his eyes any time you're wearing a necklace he purchased or sipping from an overpriced drink he swiped his card for. his favorite date night is any time you're by his side at casino, watching as he rakes in riches that make your head spin. he'll murmur in your ear that every last credit is for you, so please never hesitate to use him like your credit card.
ŕź words of affirmation:
sunday does this subconsciously most of the time, and if you repeat his prose back to him there's a good chance he'll grow rather flustered and start to think he's being corny. he can't help the honesty that you manage to pull out of him. in his more uninhibited moments, he'll simply ask if it's so wrong to make his desire for you known. hiding his attraction seems counterproductive to his goal of ensuring you're aware of the pure devotion for you running through his bloodstream, but there's almost zero chance you could ever question his love for you.
while ruan mei does inflict a lot of poking and prodding on you, it's not exactly in the intimate sense most of the time. instead, it's during these moments that she'll let all of her adoration for you slip between her lips while documenting results from testing. the more pliant you are, the more heated her gaze becomes and the words make your skin flushed in a way unrelated to whatever liquid she had you ingest. you're rather easy for her to soothe when you behave, and it's nigh impossible to deny yourself of being praised by someone with such high standards.
ŕź physical touch:
feeling the heat beneath your skin is vital to jiaoqiu. both of you know why he values your touch like it gives him life, and the heartache is enough for it to not be mentioned in moments of pure intimacy. he adores the ticklish giggles that leave you when his tail brushes up against your thigh and can't help smothering you the moment after, pecking a million light kisses onto your cheeks, his fingers grazing across your face, feeling the smile that he wishes he could see once more. his ears twitch when your own hands move, intertwining with his and pressing a kiss to your joined fingertips. you almost miss the quietest thank you's from him as he indulges in the safety of your caress.
instead of a shadow, you have evernight trailing behind you at every possible moment. if she could make you feel every individual beat of her heart, she would. she wakes you with a kiss every morning, dances alongside you in the kitchen, holds you close while you walk down the street and observe the world. perhaps it comes off as desperate, but she can't imagine not always having you in arms reach. you can barely try on clothes in peace, her hands brushing up your bare stomach as she playfully nips at your collarbone. murmuring words about you being her dearest love, the manifestation of every blissful dream she's ever had, before sealing her lips against yours in a plethora of kisses that leave you feeling like you're in a dream of your own.
ŕź acts of service:
the wonderful thing about mydei is that no act is too small or immature for him. he believes it's his purpose to support you in every situation possible, and if that includes using his arm to shade test 16 different shades of eyeshadow, then so be it. it's serious to him too, valuing any moment that you determine would be solved easier if he was around. he'll lift you with one arm to reach the top shelf, kill the bug lingering in the corner of the bathroom, drop everything to go to the markets and get you your favorite fruit when a sudden craving hits. please, rely on him for anything that you can think of. nothing brings him more peace than serving you properly.
your blade in the literal sense as well. were someone to see you browsing library books with a pensive look on your face, they could look extra carefully to see blade lurking close by, attentive for any threat to your safety no matter how unlikely the situation for such a thing might seem. trying to handle difficult tasks on your own almost seems like a slight to him, his eye twitching in irritation watching you clean the house on your own. if he's not the first person you call to solve any single issue, he's clearly failing and will demand to your face that you call upon him the next time you even humor the thought of doing something on your own.
ŕź quality time:
anybody who knows anaxa would be rather surprised to hear he prefers for you to always be around. in reality, he quickly grows irate when you're apart from him for the slightest bit of time. he'd rather be tardy to something or postpone it and wait for you than simply start on his own, admonishing you for being late even though it's something he very much could do by himself. it's not uncommon for you to suddenly feel slender fingers tugging harshly on your wrist, dragging you away from whatever conversation you were in the middle of having and saying you were taking too long with no other explanation. if you bring it up though, he becomes rather silent, not giving you that satisfaction of admitting he seems to need you a bit more than you need him.
in a dream world, kafka could spend every waking moment with you. she wishes she could take you on dates without bounty posters with her face on it littering the streets, or dedicate lazy weekends curled up on a couch watching whatever tv show you're currently hooked on. sadly for her, that isn't the world you two live in. she's lucky to spend overnight with you interrupted before departing with a kiss to your pouty lips the next day. all she can do is promise that one day, when her script is complete and life is hers to live once more, that she will never leave your side for a moment again.
my headcanons for pet names the chrysos heirs would use:
hyacine - sweetie, love, sunshine (because you brighten her day). willing to get a little silly with it and call you her teddy bear or cupcake, even if such cutesy names fit her even more!
castorice - dear, beloved, my love. very classical endearments you'd find in literature (most of her exposure to romance comes from books). said very shyly like she's not used to even thinking it.
hysilens - sea butterfly, fish food, small fry, angelfish, starfish, little crab, seabird. clownfish if you're silly. less flattering endearments depending on what kind of ocean creature she's assigned you. it's always out of love though because everything that's part of the sea has its charms.
cerydra - does giving you your own special title count as a pet name. dux cordium? dux amorum perhaps? one of the heirs who isn't necessarily keen on pet names; her esteem for you is evident in other ways.
aglaea - beloved, my sweet, my love, my dearest heart, my other half. however she can convey that you mean everything to her, and she is undone without you. as the heir of romance she has many kind words for you.
evernight - her dearest memory. one of the few things in this universe that is solely evernight's to keep and cherish.
cipher - babe, baby, kitten. her most precious treasure. her beloved chicken sandwich (JOKE)
cyrene - runs the whole gamut of endearments but specifically angel, honey, dearest, darling. for once, the story of her words isn't quite enough to express all her feelings for you, but she'll keep trying anyway.
phainon - my love. seems like he'd bashfully call you babe or sweetheart or honey. similarly to hyacine, you too are his daylight, but also his moon and stars.
anaxagoras - beloved, dearest, dear. keeps it remarkably simple, however his love for you is anything but. often just uses your name because it's just as important as any endearment to him.
mydei - mostly uses your name, however one day he'll unexpectedly call you darling and leave you feeling shocked and flustered about it. not so much reliant on the words to convey his love but it is still apparent when he speaks highly of you in his very proud, noble way.
*not in any way limited to these, i encourage you to make your own headcanons for your ships too ^^
your hand cup your girlfriendâs jaw, the tips of your fingers slightly digging into her chin. evernightâs expression is unreadable, however her seemingly dead eyes flicker with amusement. an enigmatic entity whoâs gobbled up memokeepers, tricked a genius, and isnât afraid to challenge the galaxy if it means to protect the ones she holds dear, is currently getting babied like some precious puppy.
the longer she stayed quiet, eyeing you, the more flustered you grew. of course, evernight noticed quickly and the corners of her mouth lifted. she giggles,
â why, me. â her fingers ghost over your wrist, a singular nail brushing against a vein. evernightâs gaze narrows, eye contact between you and her gradually becoming charged.
â and only me. â her voice falls under a firm whisper, possessive intent clinging to it.
evernight can feel your fingers slightly quiver at that, she can also see a glimpse of your teeth biting into the fleshy barrier of your bottom lip. her mischievous smile grows wider. she leans forward, you lean back. she continues her advance until your back falls on to marchâs cute, fluffy pillows, and sheâs hovering over you. her palm slides down your covered stomach, before slipping under your shirt. you visibly shiver from evernightâs cold touch, yet your hands reach out for her cheeks.
she gladly accepts your soft warmth with a particular glint in her scarlet hues.
â now, â your girlfriend dips down to only stop at your lips. nose brushing, her frosty breath mingles with yours.
Content: GN!Reader, kidnapping, stalking, manipulation, violence towards reader
đš Note: Heya again :) yandere mydei save me⌠PART 1 HERE
Mydeimos
Oddly enough, I think he's the only one who would actively try to curb his desires the moment he realizes that they're becoming dangerous. Mydei is truly a protector at heart, and if he notices that his affection for you is starting to toe the line of something darker, he'll take a step back and look inwards to try and understand what is happening and how to stop it. Does it work..? Not in the slightest. You're just⌠So bright. So loving, so good. You treat him normally, you care about his well-being, you care about his peopleâ Eventually, he'll start to blame you for his emotions when he fails to distract himself from them. How can it be his fault when you've made his heart ache this deeply? Is this what you wanted to happen? Really, if you wanted the attention of a Chrysos Heir, then you should've picked Phainon, but.. Well, it's too late now. You have the attention of the God of Strife, and he's quite the selfish man.
Mydei won't mince words when it comes to youâ He sees you as his anyways, so what's the point of beating around the bush? He tells you point blank that he needs you, yearns for you, that he's quite sure he'll never be whole without youâ He won't push you for anything, though. Mydei can be patient. He'll wait as long as he needs to until you realize you love him, too. He doesn't need to kidnap you or hurt you because you will always belong to him. Though, if you're really uncomfortable with his attention, then fight him!! He promises to get over you if you can beat him. <3 Good luck.
Cerydra
She just. Keeps you. Cerydra is the Imperator, her word is law; nobody's going to stop her when she orders you to be chained up and imprisoned in the room directly next to hers. So what if you hate her at the moment, so what if you feel betrayed?? She owns you now!!! She could have you executed if she wanted to, but she thinks you're far too precious to die. Since she cares for you, she's willing to hear out any requests you may have (aside from asking to be unchained). You want to go on a walk? Sure, but she'll have you on a diamond encrusted leash the entire time. You want to talk to your friends? Of course!! However, Cerydra will have Hysilens stand guard at the door the entire time just in case you get any grand ideas of being rescued.
She'll make an effort to spend more time with you so you can get used to the situation quickly; usually, she'll bring some tea and a chessboard to your room to play with you (or Hyselins if you refuse to indulge her). She lets you scream and cry and curse her name as much as you want when she's there; it's better to get it all out of your system in the early days, after all. There are punishments when you misbehave, of course, but they're rather light compared to what you know she could do if she really wanted to hurt you. Mostly, it's just non-fatal sparring with Hysilens until you're too bruised and cut up to move anymore. If you complain even after that, Cerydra says that you're just lucky she doesn't tell you to fight herself.
Hysilens
I think the first person to realize that Hysilens is a yandere is actually Cerydra. Not even Hysilens herself notices when her thoughts become obsessive, and her constant attention towards you starts to border on stalking. Cerydra would be concerned if it weren't so endearing seeing Hysilens (usually someone who enjoys her solitude) follow you around with the most gentle, adoring expression on her face. You would have to be very oblivious to not notice she's started following you like a puppy.. Though she thinks it's a little amusing if you don't realize she's pining for you. (In her head, it's obvious. Who else aside from the Imperator has she ever trailed after with such devotion???) Eventually, Cerydra gets tired of seeing her Knight Commander so distracted, so she offers you to Hysilens as a gift!! No, you can't refuse. :D
Hysilens is hesitant to accept at first; she doesn't want you to hate her. :( You're so cute, and she wants you to enjoy spending time with her! :( Eventually, though, her desire to see you every morning when she wakes up wins out against her respect for your autonomy. She doesn't chain you up despite the Imperator's insistence, instead opting to put a collar on you, with one of her scales as a charm so that everyone knows you are her beloved!!! You are off limits. Anybody who tries to take you away from her will be executed on the spot. You're free to go wherever you like during the day, but please don't try to run away! Hysilens will find you no matter where you go, and she really really doesn't want to confine you to her room for an extended period of time. You want to keep your freedom, don't you?
Dan Heng - Permansor Terrae
He feels like a gross freak for obsessing over you the way he does, but he won't even try to distance himself from you despite his feelings. It's simply impossible; Dan Heng thinks he'd surely splinter into a million pieces if he parted from you for even a second. His newfound beastlike instincts make him a hundred times more territorial and protective as well, he'll grumble at anybody that gets too close to you and is not above using his newly acquired height to intimidate others into leaving you alone. If you comment on his behavior, Dan Heng will simply say that he sensed something off about the person who he scared away. You really didn't notice? They definitely had ill intentions. Just trust him when he says he's trying to protect you, because in a way, he is. Not even HE'S sure what he'd do if you tried to tell him off for isolating you (he'd bite you. A lot.. and very hard), so better safe than sorry, right?
Aside from that, though, he's pretty chill for a yandere!!! If you can ignore him building you a nest in your bedroom, waking you up in the middle of the night to show you the pretty blue bird eggs he found in a nest near your house, and trailing after you like a giant puppy at all times. Oh, and keeping you wrapped up in the coils of his tail whenever he gets jealous of your mutual friends.. :/ He also manages to sneak certain items of his into the pockets of your clothes. Nothing he'll miss! Just a broken off piece of his horn, a scale from his tail.. Consider them tokens of his affection if you find them. Maybe turn them into earrings or charms for a necklace! He'd love that! Don't throw them away. If you throw them away, he will have to keep tearing off scales and breaking sections of his horns to give you until you accept them. <3
Evernight
Evernight is the kind of yandere that is very pushy and flirtatious in her own way (her definition of flirting consists of saying cryptic things and getting as close as physically possible to you), hoping that you'll âget the hintâ that she's into you. She does think it's kind of precious if you don't realize you've caught her attention, but it's also a little annoying; how is she going to convince you to stay with her for all time if you don't even realize that she WANTS THAT?? She's patient in most things, but not in this. If you don't accept/acknowledge her adoration quickly enough for her liking, she'll be forced to take drastic measures. (She is going to kidnap you.)
There is genuinely no place in Amphoreus that you can hide from Evernight either, so trying to do so is pointless. Of course, if you want to play hide and seek, then she would love to indulge you!!! She loves games. They're so fun to play. :) Knowing that YOU are the prize for when she wins makes it all the sweeter, too. Above all else, the one thing Evernight wants is to keep you safe. She wants to hold you and love you and make sure that nothing âprophecy, death, Aeonsâ can ever take you from her. She doesn't need to keep you confined to one space exactly, but she does prefer it.. If you beg her enough, though, she'll let you out for a little while to chat with all your old friends!! Isn't she nice? Isn't this nice? Oh, it's been ten minutes? Alright, it's time to go back now. :)
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âIf I had a lame ass boyfriend I would hype him up so much I would make him wait outside so I could go in first and be like get ready here comes the specialest boy ever if you donât cheer and clap for him Iâll fucking blow this whole building upâ
Thinking of this tumblr post again. What characters across Genshin and honkai(or any fandoms youâd like) would this apply to in your eyes? Can obv make gn partner instead of boyfriend for the writing
I LOVE THIS!!! Tried to control myself a lil with the amount of characters I picked but uhhh that didn't go so well (^_^;)
Various Genshin, HSR, and HNDR Characters x GN Reader - Making You Feel Special
- Childe -
When I looked at the genshin roster and saw his dead fish eyes staring back at me, I knew I had to include him lmao. He is sooo the type to be crazy obnoxious about hyping you up every opportunity he gets, zero shame whatsoever. There's no talking him out of it either. You WILL be treated like an Archon everywhere you go!!! Or else... :) Just like he feels zero shame in treating you like divinity, he's got no qualms about using his position to ensure others do the same. They wouldn't want to get on the Fatui's bad side... right?
- Furina -
Another one who gets wayyyy over the top about introducing you and helping you feel welcome. A huge chunk of it is simply out of habit, what with her being one of Fontaine's most theatrical residents and having hundreds of years worth of muscle memory burned into her. However, despite how silly it may seem, she actually does put a lot of thought into her behavior. Being the lover of a former Archon's a tough position to be in, after all. The least she can do is steal the spotlight and help break the tension a little; that way, your sweet little self can't get too worked up about being judged for your own quirks, whatever those may be.
- Hu Tao -
Like Furina, she is SO happy to do whatever silly nonsense it takes to make herself look weird for your sake. She also plain old enjoys showing you off. It's so cute how she pushes you in front of others with the goofiest grin on her face, presenting you like some sort of human show and tell. What's not so cute is her reaction if the other person's own isn't up to par. You won't see it with her hiding behind your back, but trust that the eerie glare she's throwing their way is more than enough to convince any sane man to change their tune in an instant.
- Xiangling -
Ohhh to be given special treatment by Xiangling... The minute you set foot inside the Wanmin Restaurant, she's already zooming over with your favorite appetizers in hand and dragging you to your designated spot to get to monching. And if it's a special occasion like your birthday? Oh my goodness does she go all out with the celebratory dessertâor in her case, every single part of the meal. Everyone better sing along each time, or she'll sneak some extra spice into their next dish!
- Alice -
Nobody in the world could stand out when placed next to her, but will that stop her from using her magic to try to make it happen? Heck no! She's casting spell after spell to help you shine, no matter how embarrassing you find her antics to be. Her methods are super effectiveâboth due to her talent and, well... If her daughter's anything to go off of, that whole line about blowing the whole building up if they don't react as desired shouldn't be taken lightly. So they better play along, 'kay?
- Thoma -
THOMA ARGGGHGHH I FINALLY GOT AN EXCUSE TO WRITE ABOUT YOU
It's no secret that he's one of the sweetest guys in Inazuma, always happy to help support those around him. Why wouldn't he do the same for you? Thankfully for those of y'all that get shy about this sorta thing, he's one of the few on this list that has the tact to know not to go too far with it. Don't get me wrong, he still goes pretty overboard, but a stern look his way will get him to switch gears if needed. Speaking of stern looks, if he hears a single complaint about your frequent appearances at the Kamisato Estate from the other workers? They're getting the nastiest side eye in the world. Probably a thinly veiled threat too regarding their job security if they keep acting up.
- Sparkle -
Your first time meeting the Masked Fools is a full-on party because of her. Not like their hangouts getting a bit over the top is anything out of the ordinary, but still. I wouldn't be surprised if she made a literal bomb and used it to set Sampo and the others on fire if they don't reach a certain noise threshold. You think they're just really, REALLY happy to meet you, meanwhile they're sweating bullets as an ominous beeping noise rings out from under themâ
- Aventurine -
His way of going about hyping you up is far more subtle, but by no means does that mean you'll feel any less loved. From his perspective, there really isn't any need for grand gestures of affection here. One well-placed hand on your waist and a pet name or two is plenty to get the message across: you're his special plaything, and anyone with a brain would know better than to treat a Stoneheart's darling like anything other than the most precious of gems.
- Guinaifen -
Heeellloooooo!!! This is Guinaifen we're talking about here. Of course she's going to be your number one hype man! Even on the most normal of days, she's constantly singing your praises to any poor bloke who gets caught in one of her yapfests, so you can imagine how she gets when introducing you to others. Her adoration is so pure and genuine that it's incredibly infectious as well, ensuring that all around her will hold you in similarly high esteem. Another Guinaifen nation W!
- March 7th -
March literally can't help but show you off every single planet y'all go to together. You can whine all you want about it after the fact, but no matter how many times you ask her to tone it down, she can't help it! You take your eyes off her for one second and suddenly she's chatting up some poor service worker and pulling out her favorite photos... which just happen to be photos of you two together. Hey, don't get mad! It's just proof that you're the cutest cutie in the whole galaxy.
- Evernight -
Most people are kind enough to not get too outwardly annoyed by March's ramblings, but you know how some people are. Maybe they insult her, or worse, push her and yell at her to back off. If that's the case... Well, Evenight certainly doesn't mind stepping in for a little while to give them a good scare. After all, it's already unforgivable for them to hurt March; the fact that they inadvertently insulted you in the process as well? Now that's just asking for trouble. At least they were kind enough to offer themselves as an example, that way nobody else in that room will dare make that same mistake.
- Argenti -
Pretty self-explanatory. No matter what kind of person you are or how poor your self-esteem may be, he earnestly believesâand therefore treats youâlike you're beauty incarnate, inside and out. Singing your praises at every waking moment is practically a full-time job for him. All he asks for in return is for you to cease your bizarre obsession with shying away from his compliments. They're embarrassing, you say? But he's only telling you the truth... Perhaps he needs to be even more affectionate so you can get used to it?
- Takemaru -
One of the first that came to mind when I saw this prompt! He's so the sort to take his insecure partner and throw them into a confidence building training arc. Very reminiscent of how he treated Shouma in r0. He keeps screaming at you to do one more rep, except instead of physical exercise, it's just you screaming shit like "I am worthy of being loved!!!" while he cheers for you on the sidelines. It's incredibly annoying to everyone else in the academy, but he will NOT listen to any noise complaints. Sorry to all the light sleepers in there.
- Kurara -
As the future spouse of an Oosuzuki, you are not allowed to go around being all mopey and sorry for yourself! It would be a disgrace to her family name. So you better hold your head up high going forward, else you risk a swift jab of her elbow and a verbal warning. Of course, the hits and scorning are never too harsh when it comes to you. Those kinds of heavy hitters are reserved for the rest of the unit on the off chance they throw an unsavory comment your way.
In other words, Gaku's getting hit. A lot. Maybe one day he'll learn...?
- Moko -
Who's better suited to be your hype man than the pro wrestler herself? The moment you walk into a room, she's already got her voice booming loud enough that her silly yet charming intro speech echoes throughout its entirety. What's more, her status as the team's beloved mood maker ends up making her strategy rather effective. Some of the othersâmost likely Nozomi and/or Kyoshikaâeven join in on her shenanigans and cheer you on like a fighter entering the ring... despite it being the cafeteria. And 8 a.m. And everyone else being way too exhausted for that kinda stuff. Oops.
- Eito -
Admittedly, he can be a little too jealous of others getting close to you to want them to start acting super friendly with you. Still, he loves loves loves showering you with praise around the others. It makes it a million times easier to tolerate them when he gets to sneak sweet things about you into the conversation. That food he made for everyone? Well, you helped, so you deserve credit too! That smart idea he had? Actually, you were the one to come up with it first. He just fleshed out the details is all.
Buuuuut I mostly included him because of the bomb part. Boy is not above kabooming anyone who makes you feel bad, even if it's a total accident on their part. Love and peace!!!
But with the female cast of amphoreus? Gotta give our girlies some love too đđđ
(Hope you're doing well and please take care of yourself, academic burnout is no joke đ)
Hunger Finds Its Heart
Tags: Aglaea x Reader, Cerydra x Reader, Evernight x Reader, Cipher x Reader, Vampire!Reader, Romance, Emotional Intimacy, Angst With Comfort, Power Dynamics (Safe/Protective), Caregiving, Romantic Tension.
Warnings: Blood Hunger, Anxiety, Emotional Intensity, Dark Themes, Power Imbalance, Faint/Weakness, Trauma References.
A/N: Thank you, I'm trying my best đđ
The scent of gold and laurel fills the room long before Aglaea appears.
Okhemaâs air always hums with light, yet in her presence it is unbearable â too bright, too divine. And tonight, your throat burns with thirst so fierce it borders on agony. Youâve gone too long without blood. You can hear heartbeats through the walls, feel every pulse like thunder. But none of them call to you like hers.
When Aglaea steps through the door, her gold-threaded gown glimmers like starlight woven into fabric. You canât breathe.
She knows. Of course she knows.
âI can feel the tremor in your pulse,â she says softly. âYouâre starving again, arenât you?â
You turn away, ashamed. âIâ I didnât mean to. I thought I could control it. But now I canât even look at you withoutââ
Your voice cracks.
Without wanting to devour that sunlight.
Aglaea crosses the floor, each step measured. She doesnât flinch, doesnât show fear â only that serene, haunting calm that could unmake the world.
Her hand lifts your chin, tilting your face toward her. Her eyes are oceans of green-gold.
âYou will not fall to hunger,â she murmurs. âNot while I still weave fate.â
Your fangs ache. The scent of her divine blood is maddening. You try to back away, but she catches your wrist, pulling you back with disarming strength.
âLook at me,â she says. âIf your body must feed, then feed as one who honors, not one who devours.â
You freeze, trembling. âYouâd reallyâ?â
âI have shared my essence with gods and ghosts alike,â she says. âYou are no monster, only one who has forgotten gentleness.â
When she presses your hand against her throat, her pulse thrums through her skin like a hymn. You do not bite. Not yet. You simply breathe. And in that heartbeat, her Coreflame flares â gold weaving into the air, steadying your mind.
You lean closer, trembling against her, and she whispers,
âDo not take. Ask.â
You nod, barely able to speak. âPlease.â
Her smile is sunlight breaking through storm clouds. âThen drink⌠and remember that love is restraint, not hunger.â
You do â just enough to soothe the fire, never enough to wound. The gold in her blood hums through you, not as addiction, but balance â like silk unwinding from her fingers into your veins. When itâs over, you collapse against her shoulder, shaking.
Aglaeaâs hands cradle your face.
âI will weave strength into you,â she promises, voice warm but firm. âYouâll never need to lose yourself again.â
And as her golden threads shimmer through the air, you believe her.
Cipher catches you mid-fall â literally.
You hadnât meant to leap from the balcony. Hunger makes you stupid. Desperate. The moonlight burns your skin, your thoughts blur, and all you can hear is her heartbeat â that infuriatingly bright rhythm that sings through the night like music you canât escape.
âWhoa, whoaâ easy, batling,â Cipher laughs, half out of breath, half amused. âYou planning to dive-bomb me every time you get the munchies?â
You groan, pressing your face against her shoulder. âI can smell your blood. Itâs like⌠gold lightning.â
âFlattering,â she says, voice wry. âAlso terrifying.â
You try to move away, but she holds you tighter. Her hands are warm â always warmer than you expect. You can feel her Coreflame pulsing beneath her skin: Trickery. Alive. Wild. It calls to you like a storm.
Cipher tips your chin up with one finger. âHey. Youâre shaking.â
âI havenât fed in days,â you rasp. âEveryoneâs afraid to let me close. And youââ
âAm irresistible? Yeah, I get that a lot.â
You glare weakly, but her grin softens. For all her mischief, she looks at you with a kind of fierce understanding. âYou think you scare me, huh? Iâve shared tavern rooms with ghosts and outrun gods. If you need to feed, Iâll survive it.â
You hesitate. âItâs not that simpleââ
âSure it is. Just a nibble,â she says, flashing teeth. âBut fair warning, I bite back.â
You laugh despite yourself. Cipher always does that â turns fear into play, hunger into motion. She offers her wrist, golden boot catching the moonlight.
When you drink â carefully, shakily â she doesnât flinch. Instead, she talks through it, teasing:
âYouâre shaking like a leaf. Relax. Youâre doing fine.â
The taste hits like fire and starlight. You pull back, gasping, dizzy. Cipher steadies you, hand on your cheek. âThere. That wasnât so bad, huh?â
You whisper, âYou shouldnât make it look so easy.â
âLifeâs easier when you laugh,â she says, brushing your hair back. âBesides, you need someone who reminds you youâre not just hunger.â
You lean against her shoulder. âAnd you need someone to remind you to slow down.â
Cipher grins. âThen itâs a deal, bloodsucker. You donât chase me, and I donât vanish on you.â
You chuckle faintly. âThatâs not fair. You always vanish.â
Her voice drops lower, almost fond. âYeah. But I always come back, too.â
Youâve seen Cerydra in battle â commanding, imperious, terrifyingly composed. But tonight, as she sits behind her desk with firelight reflected in her pupils, she looks more human than ever.
âYou should have told me,â she says, her tone sharp but controlled. âYouâve been starving yourself for weeks.â
âI didnât want you to see me like this,â you admit. Your hunger coils through your chest like smoke. âI canât control it, Cerydra. The scent of your flameâ itâs too much.â
Her expression softens just a fraction. âYou think I canât handle your hunger?â
âYouâre law and order,â you whisper. âAnd Iâm chaos.â
She stands. Her blue flame crown flickers brighter. âThen let the law guide the chaos.â
She approaches slowly, each step deliberate â regal, measured, terrifyingly calm. When she stops before you, she raises a hand to your chin, her voice low.
âYou will not take from me without permission. But if you askâif you trust meâthen I will grant you control.â
Her words are power. Command. Comfort.
You breathe hard. âPlease.â
Cerydra removes one glove, revealing her hand. âThen take only what you need. And remember who rules this flame.â
When your fangs pierce, her divine blood floods your senses â structured, precise, burning with logic and fury. Itâs not sweetness; itâs iron and justice. You pull back too soon, afraid of hurting her, but she steadies you with one hand on the back of your neck.
âGood,â she murmurs. âYou stopped when you chose to.â
You look up, trembling. âYouâre not angry?â
âI am proud,â she says, and the words make you dizzy. âDiscipline is not suppression. Itâs choice. Youâve proven yours.â
Her blue flame brightens, wrapping you both in a faint warmth. âNext time,â she adds, âdo not hide your hunger from me. We are not enemies. I will help you master it.â
You nod, breath shaky. âYou always sound like a general.â
Cerydra smirks. âAnd you sound like someone who needs rest.â
She places a hand against your chest, steadying your heart with her Coreflameâs rhythm.
The world is quiet under the sky.
Under her gaze â firm, protective, unyielding â you feel peace for the first time in weeks.
You find her sitting among the ruins, her hair catching the moonlight, eyes like fading embers. She doesnât turn when you approach â she already knows youâre there.
âYouâre trembling again,â she murmurs. âThe thirst hasnât faded.â
âI canâtâ itâs like drowning,â you whisper. âI keep dreaming of blood. And yoursâŚâ
You swallow hard. âYours calls to me like a song.â
Evernight smiles faintly, sad but knowing. âBecause it remembers. My blood holds memories, echoes of what was lost. And youâŚâ she looks at you gently, âyou carry too much longing.â
You sink to your knees beside her. âI donât want to hurt you.â
âYou wonât,â she says. âYouâve always been careful, even when desperate.â
The silence stretches, heavy and soft. Then, Evernight offers her hand â ethereal, trembling like a candleâs glow.
âIf it helps you find peace, then let me share a fragment of mine.â
You hesitate. âYouâll fade faster if you do.â
âIâve faded before,â she says, smiling faintly. âItâs not so terrible.â
When your lips brush her wrist, it feels less like feeding and more like prayer. Her essence flows into you â cool, sorrowful, infinite. It doesnât burn. It soothes. You see glimpses of her memories: laughter, loss, starlight, Marchâs reflection in her eyes. You pull away, tears streaking down your face.
âWhy?â you whisper. âWhy would you give this to me?â
âBecause I remember what itâs like to hunger for something that isnât yours,â she says softly. âAnd because I want you to remember⌠that even monsters can be gentle.â
She brushes your cheek with her thumb. âDonât let the thirst define you. Let it remind you.â
You rest your forehead against hers. âWhat if I canât stop wanting more?â
Her answer is barely above a whisper. âThen Iâll stay⌠until you learn to want the dawn again.â
The stars above flicker â dimming, then brightening. Her shadowy warmth wraps around you like a night tide. And in the silence that follows, you realize:
Evernightâs kindness hurts more than any hunger.
