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Ship Sleep Dynamics: Lucanis and Verena
How often do they sleep together?
During the events of Veilguard, Verena is guarded with her personal space when it comes to sleep. However, she makes an exception for Lucanis once she returns from the Fade prison. Seeing him so shaken has him in her arms until it's time to face the Gods.
Post-Veilguard, they hardly get a chance to be in the same country. Between the efforts to give Minrathous aid and Lucanis settling into his role as First Talon, the two of them learn to treasure what time they can when they get it.
Post-Veilguard, Lucanis personally oversees that Verena gets a room at Villa Dellamorte. If she's not visiting her family, she goes to sleep there. Lucanis sleeps in his own room, as well. It's not because they don't like being near each other. They respect each other's space.
If Spite is feeling like he hasn't seen enough of her, he takes over and stands outside of her door like a kid waiting to tell his parent he threw up. Lucanis is especially embarrassed about this, even though he has missed being in her arms.
How do they prepare to sleep?
If alone, Lucanis keeps up some of his late night habits that he had during the events of Veilguard. Some nights, he works on his Orlesian vocabulary. On other nights, a knitting project. When he feels like he's made some satisfying progress, he puts everything in its rightful place. He secures the area, stows away a dagger or two, and then settles into bed.
If Verena is in the villa and is still awake (which is rare), he goes to her room. He spends some time cuddling with her before kissing her good night and leaving her be. Then he follows his routine for the night.
If Lucanis is out, Verena is more thorough with checking the locks and latches of her room doors and windows. After that, she dresses down. She makes sure she has the dagger that Lucanis gifts her close by, and battles the anxious thoughts in her head before sleeping.
When Lucanis is in the Villa, she almost immediately goes to sleep. She feels safe. Perhaps a little too safe. When she wakes, she gets scolded by Lucanis about her leaving something unlocked. Mierda, you'd think a de Riva would exercise a bit more caution.
What do they wear to sleep?
If he's with Verena, Lucanis just sleeps in his underwear. Alone, he wears a light shirt and pants.
Verena sleeps topless in her underwear. She has no shame. Lucanis won't complain. Though it's made for awkward moments when someone other than Lucanis knocks on her door…
During the events of Veilguard, it takes some time to work up to cuddling. Verena is always an affectionate person. She often has to apologize for very nearly breaching a boundary when it comes to Lucanis. The first time they cuddle is after the events of a Murder of Crows. Some time after he has his coffee, he comes to see Verena in the meditation room. He confesses that he's having a hard time processing what Illario's done and it's riling him up. Verena invites him into her arms and Lucanis relents, too worn out emotionally to turn her down.
Post-Veilguard, they cuddle as much as time allows. Lucanis gets comfortable enough to initiate and Verena doesn't complain at all.
What are their preferred sleep positions?
By herself, Verena sleeps on her stomach. It's easier on her horns. With Lucanis, she sleeps on her back so he's able to lay his head on her chest with his arms wrapped around her.
How easy do they fall asleep?
It takes Verena no time at all to sleep when Lucanis is around. Lucanis is the last to fall asleep, but he doesn't stay up for long.
Do they toss and turn a lot?
No, they stay in place pretty much.
Verena does. Lucanis adores her for it.
Verena hogs the blanket. Lucanis is fine without it, except on cooler nights. Sometimes, they're playful about snatching it from each other.
What do they dream about?
Verena very rarely dreams anymore. It unnerves her. She wonders if she's still under the Dread Wolf's sway sometimes.
Lucanis is surprised that his dreams have a lighter tone to them these days. Nightmares are common for him, after all. He doesn't stop having them, but there are times he's spared. He dreams of Verena sneaking off with food she's taken straight off the pan and him scolding her for damn near burning the roof of her mouth.
How easily do they wake up?
Lucanis and Verena wake up pretty easily. Got to love that Crow upbringing. If things aren't dire though, they sleep in when they're together.
How awake are they afterwards?
Lucanis can still work on fumes as we all know, but you know he needs his usual cup of coffee. Verena is pretty bright-eyed, even when she doesn't sleep well.
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