➸ qifrey x fem!reader
➸ w.c: 2.8k
➸ synopsis: qifrey can't help but notice that you never seem to go out of your way to buy things for yourself, always putting everyone else's needs before your own, so when he heads to the market he only has one goal in mind, finding you the perfect dress
➸ a/n: this fic was requested, askefjhdn, this was such a cute request, i loved writing it out! i may have had a bit too much fun with this, but hopefully it turned out well, i know the last scene between the reader and olruggio probably wasn't necessary, as for a lot of scenes between the reader and the girls, but i really loved lil scenes like that so i won't delete 'em. i wrote this with everyone's english dub voices in mind, lol, as in it was playing in my head as i wrote it and so now you must all read it as such, thank you for listening to angel's ted talk. also this is my first fic, so um, please be merciful ૮⍝• ᴥ •⍝ა + divders made by the talented @honeyluvsw
You were selfless.
And it was never purposeful, or even noticeable in some instances.
It was just you.
You who silently began saving up enough coins just to take the girls to a new magic bakery that you had overheard them talking about just a week before.
You who made sure to check on Olruggio every night, bringing him a cup of tea, snacks, and a blanket whenever you could.
You who helped him in every way possible, sweeping so that he could go outside and have a picnic with the girls, cleaning his room so that as soon as he entered the atelier he could rest after a long day.
You who never asked for anything in return because you never thought of it as something that needed to be returned.
And he couldn't have that.
Because you deserved better, even if you convinced yourself otherwise it was the truth, if only he could show you just how much.
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"Alright girls, i'll be heading off to the market now, so be good for (Name) and Olruggio, alright?" Qifrey urged gently, giving them each a hug as they huddled closer to him like a group of ducklings surrounding their mother
"Yes, Master Qifrey!" they exclaimed simultaneously as they raced past him and headed outside, giggling and talking happily about a new spell they wanted to try out.
Sighing in silent defeat, he turned to you and Olruggio with a rueful smile, asking
"Would you two like me to get anything well i'm at the market?"
Though he asked both of you, his blue eyes never left yours.
You smiled warmly, simply handing him a small bag of food and replying
"I'm all right, but i've noticed that the hems of the girls cloaks have started to fray, i'll need some needle and thread, but that's about it"
Letting out a breath of air at yet another example of your quiet kindness, he took a step closer brushing a stray strand of hair away from your face and resting his hand on your cheek, leaning in he murmured
"Are you quite sure about that? It's almost Silvers Eve, don't you want a new dress?" though he scanned your eyes for any flashes of uncertainty, he was met with the all too familiar confidence that your gaze always seemed to hold.
Placing your hand on his you laughed softly,
"I'm certain, last years dress will do me just fine"
He frowned slightly, unsure if he should let this go or keep pushing, but before he could reply he was quickly interrupted by Olruggios muttering as he headed back to his room
"I also don't need anything, thank you for asking"
Calling over his shoulder he said
"(Name) if you need help with anything i'll be in my room"
You giggled, eyes sparkling with amusement as you thanked him
"Thank you Olly, i'll be sure to call you if i need anything"
"Feel free to also not take my up on my offer, i'm gonna be busy...damn that paperwork" he grumbled
"I'll have to make sure to check up on him a bit later" you mumbled to no one in particular
Then grinning up at Qifrey, you walked with him to the front door
Leaning against the doorway you went on your tip-toes and began readjusting the collar of his cloak, and then (because you could never help yourself) began gently raking your fingers through his snow coloured hair
"You really should take more care of yourself love, your collar hasn't been straightened, and your hair is beginning to tangle" you murmured, genuine concern flickering in your expression
Qifrey chuckled, wrapping his arms around your waist he held you close to his chest, only letting go once you began struggling out of his grip and stared up at him with quite the amusing pout (though he'd never say that aloud)
"What's so funny, hm?" you said with crossed arms, though the amusement shining in your eyes told him your were only teasing...or at least half teasing
"You never seem to worry about your own clothes or hair, but you always love worrying about everyone else's, well, everything"
Now it was your turn to chuckle, and as you continued readjusting his collar you replied with a small smile
"Well of course, i have to, it basically my job now"
"Oh?" Qifrey murmured, curiosity peaked as he forced your fidgeting hands to a stop
Gently cupping your cheek he had you meet his gaze once again
"And whatever could you mean by that?"
You looked at him as if it was something he should already know
"Well the girls are always busy with studying magic or running around outside, by the time their done they're covered in either ink or dirt, it's basically the same thing with you Olly."
You paused as Qifrey looked at you with a raised brow, expression clearly saying "are quite you certain of that"
"Ok, maybe you're a tad bit more organized than Olly is, but that's not saying much. That man is one sleepless night away from being a walking corpse, and his office is a mess, and don't get me started on all the conjuring ink spills that happen just on his side of the atelier-" you stilled, as the sound of Qifrey laughing invaded your senses and you ended up laughing with him
Playfully you pushed him out the door,
"Now out with you already, what're you still doing here?" you joked
Putting his hands up in false surrender, he allowed himself to be led out
"Alright, alright, i'm off!" he chuckled, almost ready to leave, but not before giving you a soft kiss on the tip of your nose, like he always did before leaving to Kahln, or anywhere else really.
Smiling as he watched your nose do the little scrunch it always did when he kissed you there,he began walking down the path leading eastward
As he headed off he waved one final time to the girls who were all sitting together at the bottom of the hill, papers spread across the grass, amicably discussing with one another about their new spell.
Smiling softly, he left his home and began walking the trek towards Kahln, the town of witches.
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The market was filled with all kinds of shops that sold magical contraptions and baubles.
The streets were filled with all kinds of spells, ones that lit up in the form of dragons and scalewolves, well others provided magical pastries that lit up with every bite.
After buying said magical pastries, ones he was sure that the girls (and Olruggio) would like, and some needle and thread that you had requested, he began looking for a dress shop, because he still couldn't seem to get the conversation he'd had with you before he left out of his mind
"Last years dress will do me just fine"
Last years dress?
The one that was fraying at the edges, and held stains from both dirt and ink?
He could already hear your answer in his mind, clear as if you were standing right beside him
"After a good washing and needlework it'll be as good as new, so stop worrying about me and go buy something for the girls"
He chuckled,
"Even in my own mind i can't seem to convince you to get something for yourself"
Stretching, and shifting the bags so that they rested comfortably on his shoulder he continued in search of a dress shop.
Because even if you didn't want a new dress you deserved one.
You deserved to feel special, and loved.
And as he had observed with Tetia (who was sure to agree with him), beautiful new clothing was the best way to make someone feel special.
And he could find no one more deserving of that feeling than you.
Entering a cozy looking dress shop he began carefully looking through the different dresses that were put up on display.
As he meandered through the small shop he paused, noticing a dress that rested on the very back of the rack, the waning sunlight that managed to filter through the shops windows gave the dress an ethereal glow - the dresses bodice and skirt were a pastel blue, with white frills and laces decorating it in soft waves, the pearls that donned the middle of the neck bow and bodice made it seem like it had just stepped out of something akin to a fairytale.
Immediately he called for the shop owner,
"Madam, how much would it be to buy this dress?"
The seamstress smiled brightly, hands held together as she exclaimed passionately
"This dress was based of an old tale from a fairytale book, it's my most meticulous work, and my proudest achievement" she proclaimed, to which Qifrey merely smiled
It was the perfect dress for you, a fraction of what you deserved really, but it would do.
He could practically see you in the dress already, smiling brightly, and looking like a being from the very heavens themselves.
"If it's alright with you i think i'd like to buy this dress" he finally managed to murmur, still entranced by the idea of you in this dress
"Of course, come with me"
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"Olly, i'm coming in" you called softly, head carefully peeking into his dark room
"Huh, did ya need something (Name)?" he called from above, head leaning over the edge to look down at you
"Just brought you some tea and cookies that the me and the girls made" you responded as you walked up the steps to where he was
"Tea again? Y'know a good cup of beer would do me just fine as well"
You merely gave him a look, one that told him he was on thin ice
"Ahem, thank you, i'm sure it tastes just as good" he said, taking a sip
"So, why are you really here?" he asked, taking a cookie he began eating it rather messily, and left you to place the teacup on his desk
"Huh? Did you want brushbuddy to drop it off for you?" you asked with a dry chuckle
He merely looked at you with a raised brow, finally he sighed and further explained
"I mean, you're really here to drop all your Qifrey derived worries on me, and felt bad enough to bring tea and cookies well you were at it"
"...can't believe i was that obvious" you muttered, deflating in front of his eyes, but then not a second later you began anxiously muttering
"It's been two days, it only takes a few hours to get to Kahln, at most maybe half a day. What if it somethings happened? What if it started raining and he's been stranded somewhere, or what if he was attacked by the Brimmed Caps, or the Knights Moralis, or what if-"
"Or what if he's perfectly fine, and is on his way right now?" he replied calmly, as he took a sip of his tea and began to eat yet another cookie
Before you could continue on your worried tirade, you were cut off by a familiar voice
"Big sis (Name), Master Olly! Master Qifreys just come back!" Coco called, peeking her head into the kitchen
You let out a breath, the tension leaving your body all at once as you began following Coco
"I told you so" Olruggio muttered as he stretched and followed you both out, but you ignored him in favour of running to Qifrey
"Qifrey, you're alright!" you exclaimed happily, hugging him tightly
He laughed, hugging you just as tightly
"Let's us join too!" Tetia demanded, with Richet and Coco seconding her demands as they all joined the hug
Everyone turned to the two dark-haired individuals that were edging away from the hug
Staring at everyones hopeful looks, Olruggio and Agott both looked at each other and seem to come to resigned agreement with a heavy sigh
"...fine"
"if i must"
The hug was warm, and filled with laughter.
A perfect one in your book.
After the hug split off, and Olruggio silently herded the girls towards the hearth to enjoy their sweets and give you some privacy, you and Qifrey headed upstairs, to your room, for a moment alone.
"I'm glad you came back home safely" you murmured softly, eyes glimmering with relief
"I'm glad to be home" he murmured, placing a kiss on the bridge of your nose
Stepping back he grabbed a large bag that seemingly appeared from nowhere
"I've brought something for you"
You gave him a suspicious look,
"Surely thread and needle don't need a bag quite that big?"
He smiled fondly, and you couldn't help but feel your face warm at his loving gaze
"Needle and thread do not, but a new dress just might"
Though the frown never left your face, he could tell by the way your eyes silently lit up that you were at least interested in seeing it
"Well, go on then"
Placing the bag on the ground, he carefully picked up the dress, and oh, the look on your expression was worth every coin
"This is...for me?" you asked, disbelief clear in your voice
Your hands reached for the dress, but stopped just before your fingers could brush against the dresses fabric
Gently grabbing ahold of your wrist, he forced the dress into your hands,
"Of course, who else would be deserving of such a dress?"
You opened your mouth as if to reply, but couldn't seem to find the right words to say, except a strangled (and rather watery)
"Thank you"
"Of course, my love. Now go try it on, i'll be downstairs with the girls and Olly - i'm sure the girls will especially love it"
You nodded, teary eyed as you took the dress in it's full splendor
"It looks like it came straight out of a fairytale" you murmured in silent awe
"Which is why it's perfect for one such as yourself, a true fairytale princess"
You laughed, wiping the tears with the sleeve of your blouse you gently shoved him out the door
"No peeking, you have to wait to see me in this dress just like the others!" you teasingly exclaimed as you shut the door
Laughing softly, he turned to head downstairs but was stilled by the soft warmth in your voice as you spoke through the door
"Thank you Qifrey, for everything you do for me, thank you"
To which he merely smiled,
"It's my job, after all you're always busy looking after everyone else, someone needs to make sure you're also taken care of"
"And...i hope you know you deserve more than just this simple dress, you deserve so much more than this world has to offer"
And with that he headed downstairs
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"So, what did you get her?" Olruggio demanded, handing him a piece of the magic pastry
Nodding his thanks, he answered simply,
"A dress"
Olruggio choked on his food, waving off the girls concern, he whispered furiously
"A dress?! You only got her a dress?!"
Qifrey nodded,
"Yes, what's wrong with that?"
Olruggio looked at him in disbelief,
"It's almost Silvers Eve, you could've gotten her a ring and proposed, but noo! You just had to get a dress and-" he paused abruptly, eyes wide as he stared at something behind Qifreys shoulder
"So...how do i look?" you asked shyly, and he immediately turned around and froze
You were beautiful-
No, beautiful wasn't enough to describe the way you looked
It was if you had stepped out of the very heavens themselves, and nothing in all the earth could dare hold a candle to a beauty that wasn't it's own.
But it tried, oh how it tried.
The sunlight gently filtering through the window tried, giving you a soft glow that could challenge the sun and all its fire.
The light wind that came from the open door tried, brushing against the stray strands of your hair, giving you the look a noble princess straight from the fairytales.
That dress, he knew as soon as he looked at it that it was made for you, but he would never have guessed that it was to this extent
The pastel colouring, the white laces and pearls, all of it, it was made for you
Twirling, you smiled brightly as the girls cheered you on, their praises for you filling the room
But Qifreys mind had long since left the conversation
"Oi, say something already" Olruggio muttered, bumping his shoulder with his own
What would say? What could he say?
"You look...mesmerizing-, no more than that, beautiful?enthralling?enchanting?"
Laughing nervously, he rubbed the back of his neck, admitting
"There doesn't seem to be a word in my vocabulary to describe the way you look that will do you justice"
Getting up, and making his way towards you, he gently cupped your face in his hands, staring into your glistening eyes, he murmured reverently
"But i'd like to try nonetheless"
"Because you are worth every failed word, and every beautiful thing this world has to offer, and as long as i'm around i won't let you ever forget it"
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a/n: it wasn't supposed to be this long, i swear! but please enjoy this, and forgive me if the ending is abrupt, i just didn't want it to feel like it was dragging on. i really loved writing this, and had a whole lot of fun, especially when it came to writing Olly being your #1 fan, i honestly think Olly might have a secret crush on the reader, lol. but he doesn't wanna ruin what you have with Qifrey, and that's where i'll end that, because that's a whole different fic! to the anon who requested, feel free to tell me what you thought, i actually really wanna know if i wrote it the way you were picturing! and to the rest of you reading, please tell me what you thought of this, i'd love to hear what you think as well ૮⍝• ᴥ •⍝ა! and if you have any request, my requests are open! now im going to nap, all this writing has made me sleepy ૮ – ﻌ–ა
Don't forget youre amazing and take some rest ehen you need it :3
*Boops snoot back*
Aww, your so sweet anon ૮ ˶′ﻌ ‵˶ ა!
You're even more amazing, and you also have to make sure to take some rest, drink water, and eat some amazing food 🫶🏽🥹, take care of yourself lovely and i'll do the same 💕 (that goes for everyone reading this as well)!
I see you’ve gotten a lot of requests!! We all love you’re writing so much! If it’s not too much to ask could I request something with Qifrey and a reader who likes fireflies? (Or fireflies like them!)
Maybe they’re having a picnic with the girls at dusk and when the fireflies start to come out they flock around the reader? Or perhaps she goes out and catches them with the girls while Qifrey dreamily watches her absolutely head over heels in love ᐡ⸝⸝> ̫ <⸝⸝ᐡ
omg, bby, this is the cutest thing ever, akjdnsw, i'll start on it right away!
qifrey dreamily watching the reader, ahh, his hair falling in strands over his eye as he stares at her, akjnjd, i love it, i love it, i love it!
yes i have, and i'm so beyond honoured that people took a liking to my writing ૮₍ ´ ꒳ `₎ა, i feel like i don't deserve all the attention i'm getting 😅
Hiiii!!! I wanted to ask if you could perhaps write a one shot or headcanons (whatever you like!) with Qifrey having a student who is mute? It would be platonic ofc and the gender it could be either a fem reader or a gender neutral reader, whatever you like :D! I love your writing!
haii cutie 🫶🏽!!
ofc i can!
Qifrey would be so good and attendant with a mute!reader, knowing all their cues, akjdsihdeh, love this req!
aww, tysm bby, it means so much to me that you enjoy my writing ૮⍝• ᴥ •⍝ა!!
I wanted to request qifrey, olly and beldaruit with gn!reader that already has a child (a toddler maybe). Maybe they try going on a date but reader keeps having to give most of their attention to their child because it keeps on doing silly things (eating sand, running around and basically stuff that might get them hurt). Reader gets annoyed and eventually just sighs and gives up, wanting to cancel the date and just go home but they boys somehow make it work. Could you make it so that they are just starting to date too?
Might be a complicated request but I've been thinking about how they would act around their partner having a child that is not from them
Don't feel obligated to write it though! I hope you have a great day!
haii bby 🫶🏽!!
omgomg, tysm, that means so much!!
omg, this is such a cute request, and the boys with a child, aksjddh, that's just fluffy scenarios waiting to happen ૮₍´｡ᵔ ꈊ ᵔ｡`₎ა!!
Qifrey and Olruggio being silly silly teachers to the girls during a lesson and proceeding to both mess up different parts of the lesson in different ways and have different, funny, reactions. 🥺🥺(please and may both sides of your pillow be chilly and also your weather not be too hot)
haii bby 🫶🏽!!
Ooh, i love this request!
Since it wasn't specified as an 'x reader' fic i'll just do it in the girls pov! If you want to add on to this request (or specify anything) feel free to send me another ask ૮ ˆﻌˆ ა!
OMG HI!!! I saw that u write for wha, could I pleasee request olruggio with a timid reader (and maybe reader has more of an anxious attatchment style, but if u don’t feel comfortable writing this don’t mind it)! Like I think it would be so interesting since olruggios also a tiny bit shy himself
Tysm!!
HAIII BBY 🫶🏽!!
omg, my handsome, sweet, easily-flustered Olruggio with a shy/clingy/anxious reader, akjenif, yes please!
i'm not uncomfortable at all! It's basically gonna be me x olruggio lol!
Can't wait to write this, i can already tell it's gonna be fun to write (also your pfp is so cute Eunin my sweet bby boy T-T)
Hello! I’d like to request a fic pertaining to Ininia (platonic Ininia & reader). If you don’t do anything with her cause she’s not listed in your rules or master list that’s totally cool, sorry to bother. But if you are willing, could you write something where Ininia runs away from Atwert’s atelier because she’s guilty and the reader finds her and helps her work through her feelings and go home?
Regardless of if you do or don’t, have a great day/night!
haii bby 🫶🏽!!
ahh, I don't know Ininia's character all that well 😓, i haven't gotten far enough in the manga to feel comfortable with her character yet, so sorry love 💕!!
May i please request a platonic headcannon or one-shot where the reader is one of his students and they have a nightmare and go to him for comfort? Gender neutral reader please :3
Have a wonderful day/night !!!
—˚.⋆✶ anon ✶⋆.˚
haii sweetie 🫶🏽!!
By "him" i think you mean Qifrey? If not let me know!
