SFW alphabet. | seteth
-> Pairing: Seteth x GN!Reader
-> Warnings: None
-> Genre: Fluff, Headcanons
-> A/N: this was chosen by a poll on my discord server except i gave no context in the poll so this is for yâall :) also uh im sorry if iâm not active in the next week, i rlly just had the absolute worst nervous breakdown ive had in a long while LMAO so uh ya might stay away from the internet for a while
warning, long post.
A -> Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)
with seteth, affection STAYS private. it will never ever be displayed out in the open, especially not around the students. he prefers to keep personal relationships out of professional life
when he does show affection, though, itâs super slow and gentle. he always hugs you from behind and just sways side to side, pressing little kisses against your temple and cheek while you lean i to his embrace and close your eyes.
B -> Begin (How did the relationship begin?)
it didnât really have a solid beginning. you just kind of wormed your way into seteth and flaynâs hearts unknowingly. when he asked to court you, you were super super hesitant because you didnât want to replace his late wife. he assured you that sheâd want him and flayn to be happy and that sheâd 100% approve of you.
you still have your doubts, but seteth is always there to reassure you.
C -> Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How do they cuddle?)
cuddling is saved for nights or early mornings on a day off. seteth is always itching to get up and get things done, so itâs a little on the tougher side to get him to stay. eventually he caves and lays in.
you cuddle facing each other, your head tucked underneath his chin and his legs entangling yours. his hand that lays underneath you plays with the ends of your hair while the other rests gently on your thigh, which is hiked over his hip.
D -> Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How good are they at cooking and cleaning?)
setethâs thoughts rarely every go astray, but when they do, he imagines what life would be like, just retiring from the monastery and living a nice life with you. heâd like to settle down eventually, but not any time soon
heâs super good at doing his part in chores and duties! of course he is, but heâs very very reliable and does things when asked. itâs nice
E -> Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)
he would sit you down and explain his reasonings and such. it hurts him, definitely, but he does well at hiding it. until you leave his office, that is.
F -> Fiancé(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quickly would they want to get married?)
not any time soon, as said earlier. seteth really will not stop his obligations towards the monastery and to fodlan. he wouldnât have time nor would he want a very extravagant wedding, either. a simple ceremony would suffice.
G -> Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)
physically, seteth is the epitome of a soft, romantic man. his touches make you melt and heâs always trying to keep you comfortable and happy. if youâre content, hes content.
emotionally, not as much. seteth has trouble sympathizing with some things. heâs used to pushing his feelings aside for the sake of fulfilling a duty or doing something, so he struggles sometimes to understand why someone else canât do the same. give him time, though, and heâll get better at comforting
H -> Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)
setethâs hugs are firm and warm. theyâre always like a passionate embrace, as if it would be the last time heâd ever touch you
seteth really enjoys hugs and physical affection with you, but as i said earlier, itâs always behind closed doors. sometimes he calls you to his office just so you can sit in his lap while he holds you.
I -> I Love You (How fast do they say the L-word?)ïżŒ
NOT fast. seteth is kind of in denial that he even had feelings for you at first until flayn pointed it out, so itâs rather hard for him to wrap his head around the fact that he loves you.
he does say it first though, as youâre half asleep, making you wonder if you even heard it correctly. you did.
J -> Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when theyâre jealous?)
seteth doesnât get jealous, really. thereâs really nobody around to even like, make him jealous. he knows that a bunch of weird ass teenagers like sylvain arenât going to actually come in between his and your relationship. honestly, most people in the monastery probably donât even know that youâre both in a relationship.
if he is jealous, he stays relatively nonchalant about it, asking you to help him with a task somewhere else to take you away from the person
K -> Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)
setethâs kisses are very loving and passionate. every single one of them are full of adoration, even the little pecks. they never fail to warm up your entire body as everything melts away around you
he loves to kiss your neck. not just for more intimate reasons, but because he absolutely adores your giggles as his beard tickles your skin
this only happens when your relationship has been going on for a while, but seteth really enjoys it when you kiss his ears. theyâre super sensitive and they always tinge as red as his cheeks when you kiss them.
L -> Little Ones (How are they around children?)
seteth is super good around his own child, of course, but he doesnât so so hot around other children. theyre often too rambunctious for his liking, but heâll tolerate them enough to entertain them sometimes.
M -> Mornings (How are mornings spent with them?)
three words. soft, soft, and soft
you usually either wake up in the same position that you fell asleep in, or youâre spooning. setethâs always the big spoon, no acceptions. if youâre spooning, he kisses your shoulders and the back of your head until you wake up enough to turn over and give him an actual kiss.
N -> Nights (How are nights spent with them?)
also soft, but a little less.
seteth is always so busy during the day that when he lays in bed, he falls asleep almost instantaneously. if you want to stay up and talk or cuddle, heâll try his hardest, but please donât be upset with him if he accidentally dozes off. heâs a hard worker
O -> Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything at once or wait to reveal things slowly?)
this depends on who you are. if youâre the professor, you more than likely already know everything by the time you get in a relationship with him
if youâre not, then he trusts you enough to catch you up on most things in the early weeks of your relationship. sometimes thereâs a little tidbit that he may have forgotten to mention in the talk that comes up later on, but thatâs really it
P -> Patience (How easily angered are they?)
seteth has the patience of a saint
hehe
but no, literally. very rarely does he get irritated or impatient with you. you know how he is and know how he likes things to happen or be done, so you do them. kind of like in the Domestic headcanon, he does his part so you try your hardest to do yours. he doesnât ever have a reason to be impatient with you and is actually rather understanding now that he knows how you function as well
Q -> Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)
seteth remembers everything. literally everything. youâd think in his 1000+ years of life, heâd be an old ass man with shit memory, but no. to seteth, you and flayn are his number one priority and heâd never forget a thing about yall.
R -> Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)
setethâs favorite memory is when he accidentally walked in on you hanging out flayn. you two werenât doing much other than reading and talking about your books, but it warmed his heart to see his two favorite people bonding
S -> Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)
insanely protective, but like in things that matter. if youâre doing something that could get you hurt, heâs in defense mode trying to get you to safety. if youâre in battle, heâs sure to always know where you are just in case.
heâs not one to appreciate being protected- he feels like he failed to protect his people in the past, so to be the protected instead of the protector makes him a little iffy- but heâll always admit that he needed the protection and will always show his gratitude
count how many times i said protect in that second paragraph wow
T -> Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, etc?)
seteth is romantic. heâs not much for physical gifts, but the memories and sentiment and feelings are so real and present that you really donât need material things to know that he loves you
of course he does give you gifts, like a pretty bouquet of flowers that he saw in the greenhouse, or a necklace or something from the market that reminded him of you
U -> Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)
seteth tends to forget to slow down and take a break every once in a while. heâs constantly finding tasks to do around the monastery and doing things to help rhea that he often neglects his own well being. you always remind him and try your best to help him out, but he never really breaks that habit
V -> Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks? Do your looks bother them?)
seteth is rather concerned about how heâs seen in the public eye. how could he not? heâs a very prim and proper man. this, however, doesnt extend to you as much.
he doesnât expect you to dress up to the nines every day just to be seen around him or whatever. he may be like âdarling, are you sure you want to be walking around the monastery in your pajamas?â but the minute youâre like âhell yeahâ he lets you be.
W -> Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)
this is a tough one, because i feel like seteth would do just fine on his own and would still feel relatively whole. but there would always be like this tiny little sliver of him that constantly misses you when youâre not around
X -> Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)
seteth has a secret, super playful side that only comes out when youâre alone in your shared bedroom. he likes to play wrestle you and mess around just to hear your laugh and see you smile.
Y -> Yuck (What are some things they wouldnât like, in general or in a partner?)
in a partner, seteth wouldnât really like someone whoâs obnoxiously loud and blatantly disrespectful. itâs one of his biggest pet peeves and he wouldnât date someone like that.
this doesnât pertain to people who like, donât realize their volume or is disrespectful to someone who deserves the disrespect, though. he doesnât like just overly rude and jnconfiderate people who are like that for no reason
Z -> Zzz (Whatâs a sleep habit of theirs? Does it change around a partner?)
seteth is the lightest sleeper in the history of the world. heâs always on guard for something to happen. i dont blame him, but sometimes even the littlest bumps in the night wake him up almost completely. donât ever try to sneak out of bed because chances are, he woke up from you just opening your eyes.
if anything, this habit becomes even more prominent when you start sharing a bed with him. heâs just afraid of losing you is all đ
