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⭐ MOVED TO @auracorazayne ⭐
HELLO FRIENDS
I decided I wanted my Love and Deepspace blog to be a main blog instead of a side blog for interactiveness, so I have moved this blog over to @auracorazayne - this one will stay up but be inactive
Zayne's called us good girl, but what if we flip the script? A drabble, kind of
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After several grueling weeks full of overtime hours for the both of you, you have a rare weekend off with Zayne that you planned to spend quietly at home, prioritizing your mutual rest and recovery.
Prompt: drawing on the lads men while they sleep -> part.1 (Xavier,Zayne) Warnings: suggestive (hehe) A/N: I've been stuck on this prompt for a while, so I decided to just post what I had written so far. Part 2 coming later! Hope you enjoy, cuties! 💕
i wonder if we’d have a stage after devotion for the affinity. i wanna be able to call my husband “husband” in-game :’))
I definitely hope so because the way we got the rings at affinity 100 felt like it was just another accessory, not something that symbolizes them actually proposing to us??
We should've gotten a whole proposal scene!!
The placements of the rings are the actual engagement/wedding ring placements in Chinese culture so it's not like a promise ring kind of thing. It's the real deal
So why did we just fish the ring out of Zayne's pocket when he had his hands full ajdksjskshsk
Can't believe Zayne would really tell us to "do it yourself" for something so important as an engagement ring. This might be leftover from his release personality where he's basically emotionless but the Zayne we know now is much more romantic than... Whatever this is
There's space on their fingers for a second ring though, and that ring category in the accessories box is awfully empty, so we SHOULD get a new affinity benchmark with a second ring at least
If I'm not mistaken, the middle finger is actually usually used to show someone is dating or engaged and then move to the ring finger when they're actually married, which is why I think they're more nonchalant about these and only refer to them as couples rings. They feel more akin to, like, friend bracelets in terms of significance lol. Engagements and proposals also tend to work a little differently than Western cultures too I think, though seems like younger couples are picking it up more. But I wouldn't be surprised if this is the closest we get to an engagement phase before a possible wedding banner somewhere down the road that might feel a bit abrupt to some of us more used to Western engagements. It's also possible Infold would put out some kind of proposal event in between there for the cash, who knows lol. I do agree though, I'd like more of an advancement level and omfg I'd KILL to get a proposal banner let alone a wedding banner 💀 Zayne said he wants to spend the next decade with us HE BETTER MAKE IT HAPPEN LET'S GO
OKAY I have a headcanon request for any Love and Deepspace writers looking for any...
The boys reactions to you pulling your bra off through your shirt??? 👀
If anyone has any links to anything like this that already exists, I'd be forever in your debt 💜🥰
LAD guys at a Mexican party
(This is based on mine and some general experiences. Ofc not everyone have the exact same. This is just some fun hcs 🙏😋 Translation * and context at the end)
Zayne
Your family loves the fact that hes a doctor, sometimes they walk up to him to ask questions. But he doesn't mind, professionally, he answers them. He gets teased a bit for how tense and quiet he is at first, but after some visits they get him to relax and have fun.
This time when the two of you walk into the party he instantly gets pulled away by the tías for a debate. Asking for his professional input. While talking he gets offered sweet drinks, which of course has alcohol in them. But they taste so sweet and good he can't find the will to not drink them.
When you stop by to check on him his dazed eyes and flushed cheeks tell you all you need to know. You take his hands and guide him away, making the tías giggle.
You plan to take him home, but instead he pulls you close as some bachata plays. His body presses against yours, lips lazily kissing your cheek and neck. What catches you off guard though, is when you hear him sing softly into your ear, his pronunciation almost perfect. You're instantly flustered, making him smirk victoriously.
"Let's go home" his hand sneaks down to gently squeeze your hip "Mi amor*"
Sylus
He always talks to everyone, he knows how important family is to you. He always leaves a good impression, showing them that you are very loved and safe. He's quickly welcomed into the family, getting along well with them.
He hangs out a lot with your older cousins, accepting the drinks that were offered to him. You watch them talk, smiling at how at ease he looks.
The night progresses and he feels a little too calm. He's usually more mindful of how much he drinks. He felt needy, like a part of him was missing, excusing himself, he searched for you.
You suddenly feel strong arms wrap around you in a hug.
"Missed you, love you"
You hold back a giggle, patting his head that is now nuzzling into your neck.
"Aw my poor baby" you peck his forehead "let's go home, you can have me all to yourself"
"What do you have in mind princesa*?"
Your breath hitches at the nickname, "why don't you come and find out?" You walk away before he can see the blush that's adorned your cheeks.
The two of you quickly and safely make it home.
Xavier
The first couple times you brought him to your family gatherings you could tell he was a little overwhelmed. He got used to it over time but still the parties could be a bit too overestimating.
He wasn't the only one though, some of your younger cousins and nephews felt the the same. So everytime after he said his greetings and made some small talk he would go to hang out with your cousins and nephews. They would play videogames, board games or watch TV.
This time though when you went in to check up on him he wasn't in the room with them. You looked around the house until finally you found him in a bedroom, he was lying down and next to him was a small baby, one of your nephews. He kept the baby close and protected, the two of them sleeping peacefully.
Your heart melts at the sight. Closing the door, you walk over to the bed and lay on the other side, the baby between you both. Xavier instinctively pulls the baby towards him and opens his eyes, alarmed. However, he relaxes as soon as he meets your eyes. Silently, he pulls you close as well, careful to not squish the baby. He goes back to sleep while guarding you both.
You quietly laugh and close your eyes, falling asleep. You'd talk to Xavier later about the idea of having your own little one.
Rafayel
He normally stays near you, but when the tías pull him aside to ask about his work you know he'll be stuck in a conversation for hours. Your family likes his pieces and even commission some. But of course while talking he gets offered drinks, he makes sure to not pass his limit though. Spotting you he walks over.
"Hey cutie, do you know where the water is?"
"Water" you think for a second "probably in one of the coolers"
The two of you check them one by one. You quietly laugh when Rafayel groans.
"There's just beer!"
"Why don't you drink the melted ice in the cooler, same thing" you snicker
"Gross" he pouts "cutie I'm thiirstyy"
"Okay okay" you laugh "how about soda?"
He crosses his arms "finee"
You take his hand "come on, let's go to the kitchen"
His fingers interlace with yours, holding on to you tighter. With a smile he follows you inside.
Caleb
He loves going to the parties with you, seeing you so at ease and happy him happy. He also has fun at them, every one is so inviting and cheerful it makes him feel like he belongs too. One of the things he loves most of these parties though is dancing with you. He practiced hard to be the perfect partner for you, and also so you wouldn't dance with others but that's besides the point.
When 'payaso de rodeo*' starts to play he spawns in next to you. You raise an eyebrow at him, looking at the sombrero on his head.
"A gift" he smiles.
"It looks good on you" you smile back.
The two of you keep talking while you dance, occasionally singing along. Towards the end of the dance you take the sombrero off of him and place it on your head. He chuckles in response, not thinking much about it at first. But then the song ends and adjusting the sombrero you walk away, looking back once to wink at him. He blinks confused for a second then chuckles darkly in realization.
He runs up to you to capture you in his arms "Where do you think you're going?"
"Home, I want to go to sleep" you bite down a smile.
"Ay mi vida*" his voice lowers to a whisper "you're not getting any sleep tonight... isn't that why you took this?" He taps the sombrero.
"You figured it out"
"You're not exactly subtle"
"So what's your answer?"
He doesn't respond, instead picking you up bridal style, carrying you to his car.
Translation/Context:
Mi amor: My love
Princesa: Princess
Context for Xavier: A lot of times in parties at houses you will find sleeping babies in bedrooms. You'll just be looking for a place to chill, walk in and see a baby on the bed.
Context for Rafayel: There is water but it's hard to find at parties. Everyone usually drinks alcohol, soda or coffee. So when you check the coolers there's just beer.
Payaso de rodeo: A popular song that almost everyone knows the steps to. When it starts to play everyone runs to the dance floor.
Ay mi vida: oh my life (affectionate nickname)
Context for Caleb: Taking the sombrero off a man and putting it on can mean different things depending on context, culture etc. In this case it means MC/You find him attractive and want to go home with him.
Holy essay✌️😭 i think this is one of my longer ones. But ngl it was pretty fun. I js know these men would get caught off guard at first and ts so funny to me. Anyways always remember to
Drink responsibly and don't drive if you drink 🗣🔥‼️
MC was sober and was the one driving the guys home😌
Aight that's it for now
Omfg I was JUST thinking about something similar like 2 hours ago! I'm Cuban and was just thinking about how poor Zayne would handle a boisterous family get together and this pretty much nailed it 😂 but oh my lord if this man started speaking Spanish in my ear? I'd be dead on the floor in an INSTANT, holy shit
Ok I’ll say it Zayne’s definitely the kind to very subtly, insistently tease you in public until you’re a MESS. And then he acts all innocent like “what? This is inappropriate” etc etc. and he loves doing it because he loves seeing you like that. He’ll never admit it. But when you initiate something? Bonus points if it’s in a public/semi-public place? Oh he’s not stopping you 😋
Dr. Zayne is Oblivious
Summary: MC is trying so hard to pursue (seduce??) Zayne but he is just so oblivious to her antics it's almost painful
unresolved sexual tension. minors DNI please
Ao3 link
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"Hello Miss Hunter! It's good to see you again. You don't have an appointment today do you? I don't see you on the schedule."
"Hey Yvonne!" Her cheerful voice echoed down the hallway. "I've just here to have lunch with Dr. Zayne."
She had insisted on doing so as a way to pay him back for treating her to pastries a few days prior. Thankfully the Saturday shift so far had been quiet, so Zayne was looking forward to a proper lunch break.
He looks over to the doorway expectantly. She arrives a moment later, one hand carrying a plastic bag, and the other carefully balancing a takeout tray of 2 boba teas. She's wearing a tight low-cut black dress with spaghetti straps that accentuates her curves beautifully.
"Ah, let me help you." He rushes over to take the tray out of her hand and places it gently on his desk.
Zayne can't help but wonder if she has a date with a man after. This dress reveals so much skin that he feels a knot of jealousy over whoever got so lucky to win her attention.
"Thanks again for bringing lunch. What did you end up choosing?" He settles back down into his chair.
"It's grilled chicken curry with rice. It's one of my favorites! The restaurant is really close to my apartment so I get their takeout often. We can go together sometime, if you'd like?"
She sets the bag down on her side of the desk, and leans over to undo the knot on the plastic bag. From this angle her voluptuous breasts are front and center, cleavage dramatically imposing on his vision.
"Let me try it first," Zayne responds with a blush as he looks back at the report on his monitor for a moment to keep the unclean thoughts at bay.
She sits dowwn across from him and hands him his tray. The curry looks and tastes absolutely delicious, and it indeed deserves the praise. Zayne is hungry from skipping his usual mid-morning snacks, so he focuses on eating quickly as they chat about the recent movie that has been a huge hit. He tries so hard to be respectful and not glance over at her cleavage.
"I brought you jasmine tea boba for dessert. That's the one you like right? I asked them for 150% sugar, but is that too much? Should I have asked for 100%?" she asks as she hands his over to him.
"No, this is perfect. Thank you."
She has both her hands clasped around her cup, as if savoring the cool touch. But this pose is dangerous - it's lifting her breasts and plumping up her cleavage even more. As he looks back at her face, he realizes she caught him sneaking a glance. His ears turn red but he doesn't know what to say. His eyes are locked on her, watching her every move. She glances down at her cup for a moment to place her left hand on the straw. She locks eyes with him as she wiggles the straw up and down, as if to mix the ice and flavors inside. It's such an innocent gesture, isn't it? One that should not warrant any notice, but she is just so… captivating. It's unfair. The blue nail polish on her perfectly manicured fingertips. The way her chest gently rises and falls with each measured breath. Her pink lips slightly parted.
Her eyes glitter as she looks at him expectantly. She raises the cup towards her and takes a sip. As she does so, a drop of condensation falls onto her breast.
"Excuse me a moment. I need to use the restroom." He dashes off. The unholy thoughts won.
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Thanks for reading! This is my first fic but I am actually really happy with how it turned out. LMK what you think :D
"Zayne can't help but wonder if she has a date with a man after," SIR, SHE COULD AND THAT MAN COULD BE YOU 🗣️😂
I love pre-relationship tension and oblivious Zayne, so good 👌
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╰ 𝒁𝒂𝒚𝒏𝒆 LOVE AND DEEPSPACE: SPRING AND FLOWERS
When I see Zayne sleeping at the cafe, I'm filled with the overwhelming desire to gently stroke his hair and wake him up with a kiss to his temple, a kiss to his cheek, until he's sleepily blinking at me.
Switching this scenario to be at home, I'd wordlessly set his laptop aside on the coffee table, take his hand, and guide him to the bedroom. I'd make him sit down at the edge and slowly help him undress while he's still groggy with sleep, placing a few gentle kisses as I go.
Then I'd grab him his PJs, fluff his pillows, and tuck him in to bed with another kiss to his temple before joining him and snuggling up together under the covers 🩵
I'm narcoleptic, I'm literally a medically diagnosed Sleepy Bitch, so sleeping with Zayne is on my mind 24/7. I just know it would be SO relaxing to fall asleep with him, either with my head on his chest and his fingers running through my hair, or vice versa when his exhaustion needs taking care of 🥰
zayne is jealouss !
you're at a study session with zayne and a few other classmates. you think everything is fine, but zayne is completely losing it <3
college au!
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Zayne was never one for jealousy. Never. He had nothing to be jealous of.
So for a moment, he couldn't tell what it was he felt when he watched you, giggling at something your classmate said. Couldn't name the disgusting churning in his gut, or the even worse tightening in his chest.
Just knew it wasn't... right. Unfamiliar.
Zayne swallowed hard, adjusting the collar of his shirt as if that might beat back the heat crawling up his neck and turning back to his laptop.
He should’ve stayed home. Said he was busy. Anything to get out of this. He worked better when he was alone, anyway.
Well..
He worked better alone. With you.
His eyes darted up to you. Quick. Fast. The kind of look anyone would miss if they didn't know Zayne well enough. He looked away, jaw ticking.
Get a grip.
Zayne had no right to feel this... whatever it was. You weren't his.
But you kept laughing.
Kept getting distracted from your work.
Kept distracting Zayne from his work.
He sat there, eyes skimming over the pages like he was actually reading, but he wasn't. He couldn't. Everything was just a jumble of letters and broken syllables.
Then he said something again—another joke probably. And you laughed. Again. Zayne's grip on his pen tightened, knuckles turning white.
What could possibly be so funny, anyway?
Quiet conversations buzzed around him. Classmates helping each other, talking about the latest lectures, but he was focused on you.
You with the upward curl of your lips and crinkle of your eyes.
Zayne wasn't looking at you. He couldn't.
But he could picture it. Because he knew that look. Seen it a thousand times and burned it into his mind and now some other guy was—
Zayne sighed, bringing his fingers up to his temple and rubbing small circles. He couldn't think right. And it was all because of you. Because you were sitting across from him, sounding sickeningly comfortable with someone else.
"Zaaayne."
Zayne blinked, turning to the girl beside him.
"Where did you get that answer?"
He blinked, his gaze drifting toward you. You were already looking at him, that sweet smile pulling at your lips. The devastating kind.
Zayne swallowed hard, turning back toward the girl. "Page 45."
The girl grinned. "Thank you!"
"Mm."
Zayne looked at you again. He hated himself for it, but he couldn't help himself. And there it was again, that smile that made his breath catch and his chest squeeze.
You shouldn't have such an effect on him. Because while he was losing his mind thinking about you and the little things he tried so hard to forget but just couldn't, you were completely oblivious. Unbothered.
He wanted to be unbothered too.
Zayne's throat worked around nothing as he stood up. He couldn't do this anymore.
Your eyes followed him. "Are you heading back now?"
Zayne didn't look at you. Just nodded a quiet, "Yeah," as he shoved his laptop into his bag a little too hard. He didn't mean to.
And of course, you decided to leave with him.
The walk back to your dorm was quiet. Zayne was quieter. He was still reeling, still feeling the sting of your laughter deep in his gut.
"Did I do something?"
Zayne blinked down at you, his lips parting on a silent breath. "Why do you ask?"
"I don't know.." You shrugged. "You're just.. quieter than usual."
Zayne sighed, his brows pinching together slightly. "No. You didn't do anything."
"Okay, then what's wrong?"
Zayne hesitated. Because what was he supposed to say? 'I didn't like the way you laughed for another guy.' That was obsessive. Borderline toxic, if he really squinted.
"Nothing."
He could feel your stare boring into the side of his head, but he didn't look. If he did, he'd crack.
"Zayne."
His pulse jumped. His name sounded different this time. Stern. A warning disguised as softness.
Zayne let out a soft exhale. "It..." He paused, heart pounding in his chest. "It just got loud."
Your steps slowed. "Loud..?"
There was a beat of silence, the cold air nipping at his skin as he waited for something else, for you to call out his bullshit again, even if he wasn't completely lying.
"You mean.. me? Was I being too loud?"
Silence.
"Zayne."
"You just.." His sentence trailed off when he looked at you again. You looked upset—brows furrowed together, lips pursed with a frown, eyes a little softer. He bit the inside of his cheek before tearing his gaze away. "It’s not important."
He shoved his hands in his coat, letting them fist into tight balls, as if that might help keep everything down. "You did nothing."
Then silence again. But it was uncomfortable now. Heavy, like both of you were just waiting to snap.
"I'm not your boyfriend."
The world seemed to still. Because what the hell possessed him to blurt that out? To say something so brazen and so mortifyingly embarrassing?
"..What?"
That was all you could say.
Zayne's head spun. He couldn't stop now. For all the restraint he'd worked so hard for, he was still weak.
"I don't have any right to feel.. the way I feel when you.." The words died on his tongue. "I know I shouldn't.."
"Feel what, Zayne? You're not.." You paused—and then your lips curled into a slow, dawning smile. And Zayne saw it from the corner of his eye, the way you finally seemed to get it.
A blush crept up his cheeks. Red. Warm.
"Wait. Are you.. jealous?"
Zayne stared at you. He opened his mouth, then closed it again. He was blanking. He was blanking so hard. Before he could make himself look any dumber, he turned away. "Don't look at me like that."
You couldn't help the squeal that bubbled out of your chest. Zayne should've been annoyed, should've reminded you that you guys were on campus, but he didn't.
"You're jealous!"
"It's not a big deal," Zayne muttered, his cheeks growing hotter as he stepped into the dorm building with you.
"Not a big deal?" you scoffed. "Zayne has a little crush on me and I'm supposed to act normal?"
A subtle smile tugged at his lips. You were cute. Infuriatingly cute.
"Don't get ahead of yourself." His smile faltered when he realized you guys were at your dorm already. He inhaled, a pang of disappointment settling in his chest.
You stopped outside, smiling. Zayne was cute when he was flustered. "Zayne."
"Yes?"
"You have every right to be jealous." Zayne froze, his heart stuttering in his chest. He couldn't read your tone. Couldn't tell whether you were joking or if this was a confession.
"Because I've been jealous too. For months. And I didn't know if I was allowed to be."
You were going to ruin him. Zayne knew it then when you told him that, all soft and pleading. And honestly? He knew he'd let you. Would willingly fall right into it.
And as if he wasn't already reeling, you continued, "I wanted to be."
A small silence settled over you. Zayne was still trying to process everything, and you were trying to fight back the furious blush spreading across your cheeks. Then, slowly, you leaned up, cupped his face, and pressed a kiss to his cheek.
"Goodnight, Zayne."
Zayne blinked, lips parting. "Hm—Uh—Goodnight.."
He stood there for a second after you closed the door, blinking.
Your face flashed in his mind. The sweet little smile that curled your lips. The pretty pink tint of your lips. Then the way you squealed when he admitted he was jealous.
You liked him. You actually liked him back.
Zayne let out a huff, his chest swelling.
You liked him.
Infold needs to release a Cat Caretaker Part II where MC is the one who’s cursed by the kitty evol. I can just imagine how the LIs would react:
Rafayel
Absolutely waking up to his worst nightmare. His beloved bride is a cat, a horrible monster.
But she would be his cat. He would take care of MC and make sure she has everything she needs while staying with him for the week.
No painting would be done to Thomas’s dismay. MC is chasing seagulls down the beach and constantly knocking over Rafayel’s paint brushes when inside (when she’s not trying to fish Reddit out of the fish tank).
Rafayel just gives up getting any work done and cooks MC a seafood feast.
The worst part for him is that MC refuses to get in the water when he tries to get them both to take a bath. He is distraught that he cannot share his favorite time of day with her anymore.
Xavier
You think Xavier forgot how MC left him while he was cursed as a cat? Think again. He would make sure MC doesn’t forget and will stay by her side 24/7. Xavier wouldn’t abandon his kitty.
Their days are full of nonstop sleeping. Xavier already has the sleeping habits of a cat. He is in heaven being able to cuddle and nap with MC all day.
That is until she gets super hyper and is running around the apartment at 3 am and wanting to play video games.
Xavier decides he is going to cook fish for MC. Of course it is inedible to even a cat, so they just get take out again.
Zayne
For the man who loves cats, he is living the dream to take on the caretaker role for MC.
They cuddle in bed, he makes sure she is healthy and comfortable in her current state, and he buys MC snacks to satisfy her kitty cravings, including sharing super sweet desserts.
Of course, MC doesn’t forget how Zayne didn’t let her pet his kitty ears. She takes revenge by doing the same to him.
Zayne sighs in quiet resignation to not being able to pet her ears. MC eventually gives in and allows him to do so.
She also visits Zayne at work and surprises the kids in pediatrics. Everyone loves seeing her ears.
Sylus
We all know Sylus loves taking care of cats and his kitten. When MC shows up at his place with cat ears, he immediately demands she stays with him until she recovers.
He constantly smirks when calling MC his kitten, which happens a lot more than usual.
Sylus does panic when MC begins chasing after Mephisto around the base.
MC also sits in Sylus’s lap, kneading his stomach while he’s trying to work in his office.
His kitten is a distraction, but she’s a welcomed distraction.
Caleb
MC decides to stay with Caleb in Skyhaven while recovering from the curse.
Of course, we already know he would take care of her so she wouldn’t have to lift a finger.
They would watch movies while cuddling on the couch, and MC would follow Caleb everywhere around the apartment. He wouldn’t be able to even shower alone without MC being in the bathroom with him (not that he’d mind).
But watch out though. Caleb would keep his promise from the main story to put a bell on her so she couldn’t run away.
[scenario/drabble] Take a bite
LIs react when you have a squabble with them and use "bite me" as a retort. (You give them an opportunity, and they gladly take it) Genre: Fluff, TW: suggestiveness
SYLUS
The argument over which movie to watch dissolves into playful bickering, and Sylus lounges on the couch with that infuriating smirk.
He agreed to watch your pick right after casually commenting on how it is overrated.
"Bite me," you huff, crossing your arms. His crimson eyes darken instantly.
"Oh, kitten," he murmurs, closing the distance between you languidly. "You shouldn't make that sort of threat."
Before you can react, his teeth graze your neck- just sharp enough to make you gasp. He pulls back slightly, and you feel his tongue dart out to soothe the skin. "Still feeling stubborn?"
I need Zayne to bite my neck so bad
Just mentioned this thought on Twitter but bringing it over here too
...There's an implication in Death and Rebirth that Zayne has some influence over the weather, and also a loose implication in Absolute Zeal I think, but both were snow.
Absolute Zeal takes place in winter so it could have just been winter weather, but there was language that kinda suggested the amount of snow that fell that night was unusually high. Death and Rebirth, that snow was definitely unseasonal and supernatural but it could possibly be argued that it's more related to the little boy than Dawnbreaker? It's not clear.
But what if the spontaneous rain and thunder that appears in Fragrant Possession is also him, as a result of his jealousy?
Obviously it could just be temperamental spring weather written in perfect coincidence to enhance the moment, but Master of Fate definitely shows us that Zayne's powers go well beyond just having ice control. We may not know exactly in what way, but his powers generally seem to have some earthy/seasonal/cycle of life themes going on, implying that something happened at some point that every other version we see of him is all ice and dead bramble vines.
MC might have some influence on his ability to (knowingly or unknowingly) tap into the more spring/growth side of his powers. He also has at least two other cards that feature him and MC getting caught in sudden downpours on dates lol.
Not sure if it's just a romance trope/visual motif the writers are using for fun for his character, or if there's something more there.
There's been lots of discussion about Zayne (especially Master of Fate) having a lot of connections to the traditional lóng dragon, which is very related to rain/weather/winds/seasons. They're also usually depicted has holding either a pearl or a ball of jade; we've obviously seen jade connected to him a bunch already, but he DOES happen to have pearls on his shirt in Fragrant Possession, and pearls are pretty specifically associated with dragons, rain/thunder, and also spiritual power in Chinese mythology.
Again, might be a stretch, but I could see some potential connections or bread crumbs there 🤷🏽♀️ either way, I'm excited for new myths this year lol I need more lore
Tell me your thoughts!
Coming back to add to this lmao
I was reminded while running through Abyssal Chaos today that Master of Fate's skills have callbacks to these same things. The resonance skill is called [Orchid Metamorphosis], which then turns into your passive skill called [Piercing Rain]. [Orchid Metamorphosis] gives the enemy the [Shattered Jade] debuff, which triggers his passive skill called [Jadesunder].
I think the Jade references specifically have already been brought up as evidence in the Loong dragon conversations a bunch, but forgot that there was also an explicit reference to rain with MoF as well.
Orchids in Chinese culture are very heavily associated with a disciplined and steadfast pursuit of knowledge and/or virtuosity, they're symbols of scholars and holy men, they very much speak to Zayne's archetype.
On top of that, there's a concept in Chinese tradition called The Four Gentlemen which refer to four plants that symbolize similar virtues, and are also representative of the four seasons.
Orchids and Bamboo are two out of those four plants. Orchids represent virtuosity and discipline as mentioned above and stand in for the season of Spring. Bamboo represents perseverance and humility given its ability to bend without breaking in a storm, and is a stand in for the season of Summer.
The Bamboo is important to note because Master of Fate's Ardent Oath is called Bamboo Mirage.
The other two flowers that make up the Four Gentlemen are Plum Blossoms and Chrysanthemums, representing Winter and Fall respectively. Plum blossoms are associated with perseverance and a strong spirit as well given their ability to bloom in harsh winter conditions. Chrysanthemums are associated with vitality/bodily health due to their medicinal qualities, and also associated with nobility.
I can't recall any mentions of either of these flowers in any of his cards, but I could be forgetting something. Chrysanthemums are very much in season during his birthday though so maybe we'll see them come up.
I know both Chrysanthemums and Loong dragons have associations with the number 9 as well, which has some significance in Chinese culture but I'm less knowledgeable on that. As far as I know, it has a connection to longevity or eternity and is considered a good luck number for that reason, but there might be more to it than that. Either way, it also made me think that Zayne's birthday falling in September might have been on purpose (and now kinda makes me curious about potential numerological meanings of all their birthdays lol).
Just really interesting to see all the symbolism layered in here! I'm sure a lot of it is just for aesthetic, but I'm a lore fiend, and with new myths on the horizon, it's fun to speculate on little Easter eggs. If nothing else, they're very fun and pretty motifs lol
Just mentioned this thought on Twitter but bringing it over here too
...There's an implication in Death and Rebirth that Zayne has some influence over the weather, and also a loose implication in Absolute Zeal I think, but both were snow.
Absolute Zeal takes place in winter so it could have just been winter weather, but there was language that kinda suggested the amount of snow that fell that night was unusually high. Death and Rebirth, that snow was definitely unseasonal and supernatural but it could possibly be argued that it's more related to the little boy than Dawnbreaker? It's not clear.
But what if the spontaneous rain and thunder that appears in Fragrant Possession is also him, as a result of his jealousy?
Obviously it could just be temperamental spring weather written in perfect coincidence to enhance the moment, but Master of Fate definitely shows us that Zayne's powers go well beyond just having ice control. We may not know exactly in what way, but his powers generally seem to have some earthy/seasonal/cycle of life themes going on, implying that something happened at some point that every other version we see of him is all ice and dead bramble vines.
MC might have some influence on his ability to (knowingly or unknowingly) tap into the more spring/growth side of his powers. He also has at least two other cards that feature him and MC getting caught in sudden downpours on dates lol.
Not sure if it's just a romance trope/visual motif the writers are using for fun for his character, or if there's something more there.
There's been lots of discussion about Zayne (especially Master of Fate) having a lot of connections to the traditional lóng dragon, which is very related to rain/weather/winds/seasons. They're also usually depicted has holding either a pearl or a ball of jade; we've obviously seen jade connected to him a bunch already, but he DOES happen to have pearls on his shirt in Fragrant Possession, and pearls are pretty specifically associated with dragons, rain/thunder, and also spiritual power in Chinese mythology.
Again, might be a stretch, but I could see some potential connections or bread crumbs there 🤷🏽♀️ either way, I'm excited for new myths this year lol I need more lore
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Husband?
About: How does he react when you accidentally call him your 'husband'? Pairing: Reader x Xavier, Zayne, Rafayel, Sylus (Seperate) Note: Reader and the men are in a relationship. My inbox is open for prompts and requests :)
RAFAYEL
The evening was going smoother than expected, considering Rafayel had dragged you along to one of his many gallery showings. He had made a big deal about how you should be the one showing off his work to the public, claiming he didn’t want to deal with the “art-snobs." Yet, the second you both arrived, he quickly preoccupied himself on his phone, leaving you to handle most of the small talk.
One of the visitors, a curious older woman, was admiring a painting of his, a chaotic burst of color with soft hints of golden light. You were discussing Rafayel’s "creative process" (whatever that was—he hadn't told you much before retreating to his phone), when she asked how long you’d been working with him.
“Oh, it’s been a while now. It’s honestly amazing seeing him grow like this—my husb—” You froze mid-sentence, realizing the slip just as it left your mouth.
"Husband?"
The word hung in the air for barely a second before you felt Rafayel’s presence shift. His head shot up like a bolt of lightning, his playful, cunning eyes locking onto yours. You could practically feel his grin before you even dared to glance over. You didn’t even need to turn around to feel his gaze burning into you, practically shouting, Oh? Husband, you say?
“Husband, huh?” Rafayel drawled, pocketing his phone and sauntering toward you with that signature smirk of his. “I didn’t realize we were making things official tonight. If I’d known, I’d have worn something even more dazzling.”
These are all SO FUCKING CUTE