another kind of empire

JOKASTE, DAMEN, & THE SYMBOLISM OF REBIRTH

The relationship between Damen and Jokaste throughout the series is characterized by tension, conflict, and betrayal. Jokaste, a powerful figure in the Akielon court, sends Damen away to Vere as a slave while she is pregnant with Kastor's son. As a mother-to-be, Jokaste's decision to send Damen to Vere may have been driven by a desire to protect her own child and secure its future, even if it meant sacrificing her relationship with him. Additionally, this decision can be viewed as an act of mercy, as it ultimately spared Damen's life. As the story progresses, their paths cross once again, and their reunion coincides with Jokaste giving birth. Through the motifs of rebirth and motherhood, their relationship takes on a symbolic significance, ultimately revealing the complex web of power and legacy.

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/315bgPt

by allierrachelle

After being warned by Charls to protect his heart from the Prince, Damen seeks reassurance.

Set during The Adventures of Charls the Cloth Merchant

Words: 485, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Captive Prince - C. S. Pacat

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: Damen (Captive Prince), Laurent (Captive Prince)

Relationships: Damen/Laurent (Captive Prince)

Additional Tags: Fluff, Short & Sweet

It’s been 84 years……I posted a short fic! You can read it on ao3 (HERE)

angst | 1.8k | Laurent POV | canon compliant

summary: 

“Chained in the back of a wagon that rode towards his execution, he deserved this indulgence. He deserved to feel anew what it was like to allow himself to grieve.”

it definitely wouldn’t be arles because i think they both suffered too much there to be comfortable living there together and if it was ios laurent could never go outside without burning and also southern akielos is where the strongest anti-laurent sentiment is gonna be

with that in mind, pls consider the following:

• “I don’t share your craven habit of hitting only those who cannot hit back, and I take no pleasure in hurting those weaker than myself.” Driven past reason, the words came out in his own language.

Laurent, who could speak his language, stared back at him”

•“'I don’t know if that is usual practice in this place, but good men don’t torture slaves in Akielos. […] To abuse someone who cannot resist—isn’t that monstrous?’ […]

There was a long silence. Laurent’s expression had changed.”

• ”‘I didn’t volunteer. I was brought here. I don’t know why.’

‘To cooperate,’ said Laurent.

‘Cooperate?’ said Damen, with complete disgust. 'You were unarmed.’

Laurent stared at him.”

damen:

damen: