#sylvain headcanons

I have a good amount of stuff about dear Sylvain, so I super recommend wandering through my masterlist if you haven't already (he's in a LOT of the multi character asks) - but I'll throw around some new ones for you too!

Also, yes, I'm super on board for modern day stuff! In fact, I'd really like to do some more AU writing, and modern AU is always super fun, so by all means, folks should feel free to send those ideas my way~

Sylvain x Reader headcanons

SFW (nsfw below the cut)

- There's an odd progression to a relationship with Sylvain. When things start, it's all dinner dates and suave lines and smoldering gazes- everything thrilling and heart pounding that you could want in a new romance. But eventually, he has a terrible psychological habit of self-sabotaging. Because of his cynicism towards relationships, there's always going to be a point where he pulls away, or acts coldly, or intentionally says something harsh. His troubled mind convinces him that this is easier than pretending you actually want him, and that he should simply 'rip off the band-aid,' as it were.

- If you can get through to him though, and help him work past this (and make him realize he's being a big dumb idiot- it's not your job to "fix" him after all), there's the potential for him to have a breakthrough of sorts- and then, he's the most dedicated, affectionate and earnest lover you could imagine. He can't believe his luck that he finally found someone who truly knows and understands him, much less that it's someone as positively radiant as you.

- Sylvain is a master of turning any and every average day-to-day experience into something beautiful for the two of you to share. He won't admit it, but he's spent his life with distant fantasies of how things would be when he finally met 'the one'- but he also took for granted that he probably never would. Now that he has you, he's determined to prove that your faith in him isn't misplaced. He'll spin you around in his arms and kiss you in the pouring rain, he'll learn your favorite flower and buy you a full bouquet every week, he'll bring you out dancing at a local tavern and even if you can't master a single step, he'll make sure you're laughing and chatting together all night.

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Yesssss 😩. I totally imagine Syl to be a very doting father cause he wants to have good relations with them and cause he doesn’t want to neglect them and have another Miklan issue on his hands. Hope you like this anon!

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Pre Child

The first time you told him you were preggo, he just stood there absolutely flabbergasted and at a loss for words

“Wait, you’re pregnant? Like, with my kid???”

He’s fully on board with the idea and starts talking about how he’s going to start doing renovations and such to make a nursery for the baby and any possible future siblings for them, you probably have to reign him in a bit and tell him to take it one thing at a time.

He has the most tender look on his face as he gently caresses your abdomen where the baby is, when he feels kicking he almost has a look of childish wonder on his face. He’s utterly fascinated by it and would deadass just abandon his duties to spend hours resting his face in your lap gazing at your stomach

Panics a little when you go into labor and your crying in pain and he’s just standing there like 🧍 not knowing what to do other than to hold your hand and help you bear the pain.

Post Child

The first time he held the child, he almost burst into tears right then and there, something you tease him about relentlessly afterwards

He’s such a doting father! Literally can’t refuse them

There are some nights when you poke your head into their room and just see Sylvain passed out with a story book in one hand and the child securely wrapped up in his other arm.

He’ll teach the child horseback riding personally! In his eyes knowing how to properly control a horse to your movements is important, especially when you’re trying to get around. Faerghus is a big place!

When your kid’s a bit older and they get a s/o, Sylvain’s 99.99% going to be on their S/O’s ass about treating his kid good unless they want a lance to run through them. You’ve had to calm him down and ask him to think rationally about it multiple times, but he just wants the best for his kid! He doesn’t want them to have a partner that’s overly flirtatious with others like he was at the monastery because he knows that’ll break their heart.

Made Felix their godfather cause, he’s Syl’s best friend duh. I can imagine Felix would be like, uh why, ew children. But then he would grow to like the kid lmao.

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Hi Anon! I'm reaaally clumsy as well so I get your pain 🤣

Sylvain:

He would not stop teasing you about it.

But he would actually find it really cute.

He would always help you when you're struggling with something.

He would be happy to have some tasks that he can help you with.

He just really wants to feel useful and needed.

Bonus points if you trip or fall and he gets to catch you.

But you'll have to put up with the teasing.

Nothing good is ever free.

Dimitri:

Dimitri is different. Dimitri gets it.

He is more brusque than clumsy, but the result is often the same.

"Oh please allow me to help!" and then he breaks the thing.

Probably happens the other way around, too.

Walk of shame together (to Mercedes' room) to seek outside help.

Disaster pair, but cute as hell.

happy-go-lucky [yuri • sylvain]

a/n: gender neutral yall 😘

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yuri

being with a person like you really made yuri realize how different yet same you two were

he's so constantly hyperaware and alert of everything--it's his trademark that he doesn't go in bouts he has a chance of losing in

yet here you were, living life to the fullest and taking any chance or bet because why not

it taught both of you to be carefree and be alert respectively, growing positively together

after all, life in itself is a game of balance

and nothing really balances better than complete opposites (in a good way)

also, you really give him bursts of energy he really needs

yuri may seem fine on the outside, but he's tired. really tired.

protecting abyss is one of the most difficult jobs with no actual pay, yet yuri is dedicating his everything to it

you being so energetic and happy and supportive really lets him get through the day easier

and multiplies his ever growing love for you and only you

sylvain

sylvain first saw you as an easy target to dump later--famous fucking last words LMAO

you knew what kind of shit you were going into, and when sylvain suddenly shifted into a very distant person, you expected as much

you decided to take your chances, and it's time to face the crap that came along

it surprised the living shit out of sylvain seeing you treating him absolutely normally, and being your beautiful, energetic self

then, it hit him

that you knew that this was going to happen, yet you let it happen anyway and enjoyed the brief bliss to the fullest

which made him fall head over heels for you

in a relationship, he'd reflect your energy right back at you, and be even happier

and there are more difficult days where sylvain breaks his usual flirty façade and becomes his true self

and even then, you remained the same--the brightest star in his night sky that gave him hope wherever he went

Thank you so much! I apologize if the quality on this one isn’t great, but I hope it’s to your liking. I plan on doing some Claude Headcanons soon for another request.

TW: Yandere, manipulation

Sylvain is… unsure how to deal with these confronting new emotions. He’s a skirt-chaser, for sure, but he’s horribly inexperienced when it comes to authentic love. Your presence is just so frustrating. God, sometimes he just wants to rip his heart from his chest to cease that frantic beating that arises whenever you smile in his direction.

He’s used to women swooning at his feet, he’s the Sylvain Jose Gautier after all. He has everything anyone could want from a partner; good-looks, a crest, a noble title with wealth to match.  But you - you’ve turned those metaphorical tables.

Your mannerisms and quirks are carefully observed and learned, and oh how they make his heart skip a beat. Your voice is a beautiful hymn that makes him weak in the knees. You - out of every woman he has woo’d, your the one to rattle his composure and shake his self-confidence. The pedestal he’s so carefully created for himself is disturbed. That’s why he needs you. When he finally has you in his arms, when he’s whisked you away upon his shinning steed into the sunset, that’s when he’ll finally be complete - He’ll finally be content.

He’ll begin his courtship as per routine - with flirtatious quips and sugar-sweet flattery. Of course, Sylvain means every word of it. He’ll make an effort to mention his crest and his status, but he knows that alone won’t win you over. Your not shallow, not like everyone else.

Expect gifts, constant compliments, a tall shadow that follows your every move to shade your perfect skin from the sun. He’d keep his cool, of course, ensuring that none of these overtly romantic gestures were ever a hassle for him.

“Oh that locket? It’s nothing, really. Its glimmer caught my eye when I was on a mission, and what can I say, I was stunned by it’s beauty. I thought to myself; ‘just what mad-man would leave a brilliantly precious treasure such as this in such an undeserving place?’. And whad’ya know (y/n), I was reminded of you.”

Oh how he’ll cherish every blush and nervous giggle, every twirl of hair around those cute fingers of yours. That’ll manage to tide him over for awhile, but soon enough he’ll be craving more.

After all, one cannot expect total conquest from the same tired tactic.

Sylvain is cunning, more so than he initially lets on. He’ll cozy up to your friends and family, and eventually they’ll be hounding you to just give in to that kindly nobleman. He’ll watch you from the shadows, learning every little intricacy of your life to get the upper hand.

If all else fails, he’s not afraid to get more…. serious. He’ll cradle your chin in his hand, whispering threats to loved ones and promises of financial ruin as if they were sweet nothings. And when you inevitably cry and weep - well he’ll be right there to bury your head in his chest and stroke your back. See? He can take care of you, if you just let him.

Sylvain will have no need for chains or bindings when those closest to you are held under his thumb.

But, as he assures you every night, it’s all for you. He’s your ‘knight in shining armor’, and your his beloved princess.

I love this request because it gives me the ability to pick on Sylvain and give him consequences for always skirt chasing but not actually...realizing...how women work  😂 I’m glad you liked the other headcanons tho, friend! I live for fluff  ❤️

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You’d think that Sylvain has been around women enough that he’d get all this period stuff

He doesn't

Periods??? Women bleeding??? And being in moods??? Goddesses help him he’s really not prepared

He definitely gets lectured by Ingrid on how not to act when you’re on your period

But why does she just scold him and not tell him what he should do???

Ingrid’s got your back, though. After her scolding, she’ll tell Sylvain the important details he needs to know. He’s sitting there taking notes—actually taking notes—and Ingrid is surprised to see how dedicated Sylvain is to wanting to take care of you  

Sylvain visits you in your room and brings in fresh flowers and the chocolates you love from town. He sits next to your bed and asks how you’re feeling, but you can see how awkward he is. He’s trying too hard to act like he knows what he’s doing

You’ll have to take his hand and let him know that it’s okay. All you really want is for him to stay beside you because his presence makes you feel peaceful and protected

He might start crying before you do

He visits you after classes are over and chats with you to your heart’s content. Of course he throws in his signature compliments and flirts. He’s still trying to work on not just throwing them around, but with you, he means them

After a while Sylvain will let himself be vulnerable with you and admit that he’s been trying so hard because he’s afraid. Afraid that you’ll think he’s off flirting with someone else, that you’ll feel like you can’t trust him, and maybe even stop loving him

You might toss your pillow at him and send him a glare before declaring that you love him dearly and have the utmost faith in him, and you know how sincere and kind his heart is. If he’s by your side every waking moment just so he can make sure you’re okay you could never even begin to worry. Trust is important, and he’s got all of yours

Eventually he’s got the hang of taking care of you. He knows your favorite treats to bring to your room, that he’s the perfect person for you to sob into for no reason whatsoever. Sylvain loves the feeling of being your protector; his heart really shines in those moments of comforting you and holding you close

thank you anon ;; sorry if this is subpar,, I may fix it later...

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Sylvain with a s/o oblivious to his flirting

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• Sylvain is naturally quite confused when he realises how ineffective his flirting attempts are; he knows (and hopes) you wouldn't ignore him maliciously and gods know his attempts are blatant flirting, so why aren't you responding?

• he expects at least a scoff or maybe even an exasperated sigh, but nothing comes. so, he decides to revv it up to the point where it's painful to onlookers - even moreso than before.

• but alas, his efforts are in vain; you're still oblivious as ever and Sylvain is at a loss.

• eventually, he begins to feel rather disheartened at this. after all, he feels as though you don't realise just how much he loves you! well, he does show it in other ways, but to him, flirting is second nature.

• he continues to flirt with you, yes, but it's much more subtle. he doesn't want to alarm others by completely stopping, but it's hard when there's no response.

• so instead, he begins to hug you more often, slip his arms around your waist and rest his head on your shoulder. if flower-y words won't work, surely such outward affections would!

• eventually he brings it up, casually slipping it into a general conversation.

"Y'know y/n, it's hard trying to flirt with you. I wonder how you even picked up on my feelings in the first place!"

"That... was flirting? You were flirting with me?"

• Sylvain's jaw couldn't have dropped any lower. the sheer thought that you brushed off his advances as anything but flirting was mystifying.

oh god i love sylvain ;-;

Sylvain is one of the softest boys for someone he truly cares about, and oh boy does he fully embrace this

He brings something home for his s/o just about every day.

Occasionally it’s flowers, sometimes it’s a small pastry from the shop in the town, or sometimes it’s just a small trinket he saw in a store and had to pick up.

He always greets with a kiss to the s/o’s forehead. he’s a very tall boy after all

He loves holding hands. Loves it. 

Going out on the town? he’s grabbing his s/o’s hand. Sitting and watching a play? holding his s/o’s hand. 

One of his favorite things to do is in the summers is take his s/o out on a picnic. 

He gets everything ready. Waking them up early so they could sneak out before anyone really notices they shirked their duties for the day. 

They take two horses out towards the coast, taking shade in the evergreen trees as they watch the waves gently crash into the shore

He loves to hold his s/o when they sleep. Preferably a big spoon kinda guy, holding his s/o close as they drift off

There’s not a night where he isn’t found holding his s/o. If his s/o doesn’t want to cuddle, he finds away to have a hand on them or keep their legs touching.

Just some sort of contact when they sleep

Sylvain loves being loved for who he is and loves loving someone. So he’s going to make sure that they know it.