Devyn and Saeclus - relationship headcanons
More from the perspective of Saeclus rather than Devyn (@secretarykang)
Saeclus is the calmest man ever. Pretty much nothing can startle him or make him act up irrationally. Which is to say, he'll behave himself around Devyn at all times, no exception.
Asks her for a dance at every formal event and they dance so beautifully that it's burning holes into the eyes of some jealous people (it's karheinz, he's people). Saeclus couldn't care less though, he just enjoys dancing with his beloved Devyn.
Not a big fan of PDA, but won't shy away from a small kiss should it come his way. He would rather keep it personal and private, but will walk arm in arm with her at every occasion.
In private, he is nothing short of a romance story male lead. Seriously. Forehead and back of the hand kisses, soft but engulfing hugs, his nose softly brushing against hers, eyes that look at her like she's the best thing he's ever laid his gaze upon.
Devyn helps Saeclus sleep more peacefully, for some reason that neither of them can explain. Saeclus often suffers from nightmares, so he used to skip sleeping as much as possible. But with Devyn by his side, he can finally sleep soundly.
They are always holding on to each other when they share a bed, often Saeclus is the big spoon, but sometimes he needs some spoiling so Devyn takes over.
Everyone was surprised when they announced their engagement. Devyn's dad, Dong Hwa, was informed before the rest of the world. Saeclus was not intimidated by him in the slightest, if anything he was just nervous about getting his approval.
Karlheinz didn't take this well, evidenced by his following actions, but Saeclus is not impressed by the King's interference with his relationship with Devyn at all. He isn't blind, sir, he can see you trying to break him and Devyn up. But it's so much fun watching Devyn tell him off everytime that he never gets involved directly.
Saeclus doesn't get jealous, he trusts Devyn and knows that she is faithful to him under any circumstance, and he doesn't see a point in throwing a fuss over someone flirting with Devyn or trying to sway her over.
I mean hello?? It's Devyn Kang, of course people would want her even after she's already with someone.
Saeclus has drawn a portrait of Devyn that is kept in his artroom in the Sanguine Manor, but he would give it to Devyn if she wanted. It's not going to be the last time he draws her anyway.
Saeclus quickly agrees when Devyn says that she wants to keep her maiden name. He honestly sees no reason to have her change her name at all.
Even if they don't technically need to eat, they still love to share meals together at any chance they get. Bonus points when Devyn has made the food, or they've cooked together.
Very protective of Devyn's pride. Try to bad mouth her, even slightly, in his presence and he will bite your dignity right back. He knows Devyn is very capable of doing that herself, but he can't help being offended on her behalf.
He won't hesitate to kill for her either. The smallest hint of an attempt on her life, or something close, and Saeclus will end your miserable existence and erase every trace of you off the face of the world. He isn't here to play around, so watch your back when you can't watch his.
They don't fight. Sure, there are times when their discussions get a little heated, especially when their races and the Great War gets mentioned, but with Saeclus being as calm as he is, and a de-escalating factor, it never gets to the point of an actual fight between them.
Saeclus styles her hair for her, since he has practice from years of having long hair and learning from his mother, and he knows how to do any hairstyle she's like on her.
Saeclus is a very lonely person, he's watched many ages of the world pass and the people he had known as family and friends disappear slowly. He was convinced that he would die alone and before long, his name would only be known as a military general and a ruthless tactician.
But now, having the warm presence of Devyn by his side, he thinks that may not be entirely true. And that there will be someone - some people - who will remember him as he was.