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my streak of wining 50/50s continues, bio in progress

[belladonnarots]

fleeting glances

O1 . baddie alert!

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waow first post ever hallo guays!! anyways pls don’t expect frequent and constant updates ;w; i made this account on a whim to get some thoughts outta the way

I LUV LOHEN!!!

TAGLIST: @lalalaloveallmydays @orphicmasterpeace @kumiluvvsu @justwandererforever @lohensyume @suyeomiiee

[lanternnstar]

If this post get 50 likes

I’ll draw Lohen shirtless——

With base color(if you guy manage 100 likes)

[orphicmasterpeace]

LOHENLINGS GET HER

[orphicmasterpeace]

I have been tagged by the amazing @orang3rinds for a tag game!! ily with all my heart I give you big kisses and hugs and I hope you win every 50/50

WIP tag game

rules: make a new post with the names of all the files in your WIP folder, regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous, and tag as many people as you have WIPs. people send in an ask with the title that most intrigues them, and you post a snippet or tell them something about it!

Some of these are still just rough ideas...😅

Childhood Sweethearts🩵 (Yandere childhood best friend! Lohen X reader)

Behind a painting's frame (Yandere Lohen X Medic! reader X Yandere Illuga)

Strawberry kisses🍓 (Husband! Lohen X reader)

RPG🎮 (Kinich X reader)

Pricey💸 (Diluc, Childe, Flins, Kinich X reader)

Comfy🍵 (Husband! Illuga X reader)

Home sweet Home 💕 (Husband! Kaedehara Kazuha X reader)

Please don't come at me with pitchforks and knives i'm trying my best to finish the first two but the brain juices aren't flowing 😭😭😭😭

And I will be tagging these impressive writers! @itssnow1e @lavandulawrites @foolishleclerc @glazelilyy (i don't have many ppl to tag💔) there is no need to respond if you don't want to! This is just for fun!

Rinnie... when I catch you... I will send you straight to the dimension of love and affection🤍🤍

[bunnis-monsters]

With AI on the rise we need to support our fellow writers in the community and show them that we care.

Adult writers, your job is to comment under/reblog this with your favorite fic you’ve written(or share someone’s fic you love) and I’ll try to reblog them all!

Fanfic readers, your job is to recommend your favorite writers and give them some love in the comments. Read any fics that catch your interest, comment, and follow some new writers!

This way both the writers and readers can do something to help and get something in return!

Let’s spread some love and show the community that human writing is still important and wanted!

[yan-lorkai]

Shout-out to these wonderful writers. You guys make my day everytime I read smth from you, thanks for sharing your works with us ♡♡♡♡

@hanafubukki @yandere-daydreams @yanderemommabean @yandere-romanticaa @yandereaffections @yandere-sins @beels-burger-babe @laythestar @ventique18 @ysaefinn @merakiui

and this includes you, Bunni ♡♡♡

[hanafubukki]

Lorkaiii thank you 🥹🥹💞💞🫂🫂 sending you all the love too 🥰🥰💞💞

Also sending love to @chibi-celesti @coolbattlegirl @lilyofthisvalley18 @misteria247 @takaholic @mydiluc @capri-ramblings @entries-by-eri

and everyone reading this 💞💞🫂🫂

[entries-by-eri]

I have my fav writers here namely @hanafubukki @berriblossom @lunedebleuwrites @cursedcola asterravae and dearestdelilah on ao3 and many more who kept feeding me with their content:3

[entries-by-eri]

WAIT I ALMOST FORGOT @feydove AHSHHSHSHSH😭😭😭 SORRY MOOTIE I MISS YOU

Also @butteronabun with peak flins yaps and @yearningpine my favorite yearner sending platonic kisses to u with consent

[yearningpine]

Wahhh thank you so much for the tag, I humbly accept these platonic kisses with love and gratitude 🥹💕

Sending some love to @orang3rinds @snonkerdoodlefizzy221b @iratempestatis and @aurumalatus too 🫶 Love rereading y'alls writings so much, wishing all of you (including everyone who is reading this) a very joyful day! 💕💕

[orang3rinds]

HELLOO THANK U FOR THE TAG WAHHHH </3

sending hugs out to @triluneprophecy @orphicmasterpeace @snonkerdoodlewritesstuff and @odoraful :) thank you guys for putting your time and effort into writing things, ik we don't talk but ur posts make my days hehe

[orphicmasterpeace]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE TAG 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🥹🥹🥹 I'M HONORED

Virtual hugs and kisses to these awesome writers! @benjaminsplayhouse @itssnow1e @dolly-cherie @ellitx @slvtbunbun thank you for taking time and effort to write sych amazing fics, they always make my day all smiles💐💕🤍

[orphicmasterpeace]

My new Lohen fic be like

Child reader: I need someone to be my friend

Child reader: maybe send me an angel, the nicest angel you have.

Child Lohen: *Laughing maniacally*

[sviteer]

A drinking contest🍻

[schiemks]

𓏲 general lohen headcanons .

heads up ! these are my own personal interpretations of lohen and was written before we get to know more about him aside from his brief appearance in varka's story quest. i can only hope i didn't mischaracterize him too badly at least. reader is gender-neutral. all headcanons are sfw unless stated. may make slight grammar/spelling mistakes ; english is not my first language. extra note ! (this turned out to be longer than i thought hehe) i originally intended to keep this blog as my art dump only but since i'm pretty obsessed with lohen right now i thought why not indulge in myself for a little.. i did say i'll occasionally write to spoil myself teehee.. swan banner because i can't find a lohen banner yet. who would've guessed making one myself is hard..

✦ . PRE-RELATIONSHIP : - extra protective and more of a show-off at the same time during the courting phase. lohen will 100% not let any monster touch you with their filthy claws. he'll slay any beast in your way while making sure he looks cool enough doing it in front of you, trying his newly thought/crafted tricks while finishing them because lohen absolutely just loves seeing your amazed face. - extra touchy!! if you're not the biggest fan of physical touch, tell him and he'll obviously lay off. but if you don't mind, be prepared for him using your head as an arm rest when you're sitting down somewhere, tugging and dragging you by your arm when the two of you are on an outing, and even something as miniscule as brushing off a stray leaf on your head with his hand. - more gentle with you. catches you when you tripped on air while walking, somehow always there when you need him -- he just pops out of nowhere you could've sworn he wasn't there before, kisses your knuckles when you two part ways, and overall the chivalry is more apparent compared to his usual self (not that lohen isn't chivalrous in his own ways, it's just more obvious with you) - very straightforward when it comes to letting you know of his feelings. maybe he'll play around a little to tease you, but lohen thinks it's a waste of time beating around the bush dropping subtle hints if his purpose is to let you know he likes you. contrary to how some may interpret him, i like to think lohen isn't the type to tease you around so much and instead aims straight for the heart to get it done with. he has feelings for you -> he realizes -> he makes sure you know you have a special place in his heart. maybe not through direct words, but his actions absolutely solidify it. period.

✦ . MID-RELATIONSHIP : - even more protective. gently scolds you if you make a rash decision that could've possibly put you in harm -- as if he isn't reckless himself! (on lohen's defense, he is aware of his own limits at least, i think.) will blank stare anyone who said something weird about and/or to you. would fight the heavenly principles themselves if they stared at you weird (joke, or maybe not.) - if you have combat capabilities, lohen loves to spar with you. a lot. it's not out of malice, more like a way to both test the limit of his own combat prowess and because sparring with his beloved just elates him. it's like, "yes my dear, keep coming at me with your blade and you can even point them at my neck's pulse point and threaten to end my life by your own hands." (typical lohen behavior, you should've gotten used to it by now.) will analyze your combat style, your preferred weapon, and all that just because. - kissing headcanons! starts off gentle to not spook you but then gets into the motion very quickly. lip-biter and probably licks the bottom of your lip to tease you. kisses from lohen are usually passionate. while interlocking lips with you, he will pull your body close to him so he can feel every inch of you. gets super smug if he leaves you out of breath. - likes sniffing fabrics you've used, maybe a coat or your pillow when he's over. it's not even to be creepy, lohen just likes smelling anything that reminds him of your scent. once, you had him over at your residence and lohen ended up falling asleep hogging your pillow, you couldn't get it out of his grasp because he has a stubbornly iron-clad grip. ended up sleeping with another one of your pillow. - small follow up, i imagine lohen more as a morning person because he's a knight and still has to adhere to a pretty strict routine compared to the average (vice captain cons). if the two of you fell asleep snuggled against each other the previous night, he's usually the first to wake up, most of the time out of habit or it's because to hunt monsters early on before he has to resume his duty. lohen will stare down at your sleeping figure and definitely gets cuteness aggression. will bite your cheek out of mischief sometimes (once, he bit too hard and had to sleep on the couch for a week.)

- acts of service type of person sprinkled with a little physical touch. it’s not like lohen doesn’t enjoy spending time with you, no. but i imagine expeditions and his duty might hinder him spending quality time with you occasionally. will write to you a lot while he’s out on an expedition or perhaps a mission at dragonspine. definitely an “action speaks louder than words”person. - he likes it when you patch up his injury. will get extra dramatic just so he can get a “get well soon” kiss from you. sometimes if he’s feeling bolder, will splatter some blood, from a beast he killed, on himself and pretend it’s his just so he can see you fuss over him (to a certain extent, of course. lohen would never forgive himself if he made you cry or panic over something silly he did.)

- overall, an actually very loving man in his own ways, plus a little mischievous. lohen would follow you to the end of the world and you both know he would.  

[orphicmasterpeace]

Thinking about mornings with Vice captain Lohen and his sleeping habits...

Mornings with this gremlin are by all means affectionate yet chaotic.

This guy is a light sleeper so most of the time he'll be the first to wake up in the morning.

Doesn't get up immediately and just lays there beside you admiring your face even if you look like absolute shi he won't complain.

Tucks your hair behind your ears and traces any scars or beauty marks you have on your face.

Will comb your hair and loves the feeling of it between his fingers and some times kisses it

Really calm in the mornings definitely because his menace battery is still not fully recharged.

And when it is, his lips form the same shit eating gremlin grin he had during varka's story quest

Satan who? I only know Lohen

Will use his cryo vision to cool down the temperature of his hands and then sneaks them under your shirt

Now there are two reactions he gets out of you when he does this:

You yell at him

You slap the shit of him

You mostly do the former since the latter just turns him on

This mf is a big masochist who indulge in his intrusive thoughts

Once saw you choke and body slam a fatui soldier with your thighs and hadn't stopped pestering you to do the same to him since. (Similar to clorinde in the AQ cutscence with Navia)

This bitch bites 😒

I don't really think he eats breakfast

This guy feasts on the screams of agony and the blood of his victims probably eats their kidneys for dinner as well jkjk not really

So your the one who's cooking breakfast for the both of you.

Doesn't mean he never cooks you both breakfast though and he looks so malewife mcflurry doing it.

Helps with the dishes cause he actually appreciates his lover unlike some people

He really loves seeing you cook thinks you look so pretty and wifey while doing so.

Once tricked you to try on one of his rings just to see what size your ring finger was.

Safe to say he succeeded and may or may not had put in the order for a 24 carat gold wedding ring with your favorite gem on it

"Better early then late" he says and that's not even how the saying goes

If you can't cook that's fine. he'll just take you to good hunter to eat (dw the 24 carat gold ring is still on the table)

BATH TIME! do you bath together?

Often just not all the time. Maybe he or you might have some important matters to attend to in the morning.

Shows love to you when bathing what type of love? I'll leave that up to your imagination. wink wink

If you ask him to wash your hair he'll hold back the same gremlin grin while going "Of course love! Just make sure to keep your eyes closed so the soap doesn't get into them" mwehehehehehe😈😈😈😈

Goes full on picasso. If you ever saw those weird hair cutting videos where barber makes the most uncanny hair styles then you know what i mean.

You need not worry about him cutting your hair cause he knows the consequences and he fears them.

If you offer to give him a quick massage he'll melt instantly (no pun intended)

Did i mention he gets a bit too handsy when you guys are bathing?

Gives 0 fucks if your ass is plump or flatter the a paper sheet he WILL slap it.

Will squeeze your melons and not even in like an inappropriate way they just help him destress. LOL

Edit: forget to add this he kicked you off the bed once when he was dreaming he was fighting boreas, ended up sleeping on the couch for the next 3 weeks

Mornings with Lohen are chaos yet full of love and fun and honestly? You won't have it in any other way.

This is just some post I pulled out of my ahh and totally not to distract you all from the Yan fic that I'm currently struggling HARD to write☺️☺️☺️

@yearningpine cause I know you ain't never passing the opportunity to drool over our beloved captains @orang3rinds cause I know your as big of a simp as pine don't deny it

[orphicmasterpeace]

Writers block is hitting me like a truck. And I'm still trying to write Lohen's intro part... I also need to figure out how am I going to have Lohen and Illuga meet. Worst thing about writing is that you have a great scenario but just don't know how to deliver it💔 another thing is that I'm worried the Illuga and Lohen might be out of character (especially Lohen) I have so many tabs of art and videos about him open. Since I also want to add some depth to him (why do the other KOF members not have a voice line about him except for Varka and Mika bro smh😔)

[obsidianpegasus]

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[orphicmasterpeace]

ILLUGA THE MAN THAT YOU ARE😍😍😍😍😍

THEM KNIGHT ILLUGA X PRINCESS FICS ARE FINNA GO CRAZY

LOHEN YOU BETTER STEP YO GAME UP CUS CAPTAIN ILLUGA AINT PLAYING AROUND😤😤😤😍😍💞💞💞💞💞💞

[aedeselysia]

Lohen x reader x Illuga

Threesome, knight!reader, fem!reader, the boys are fighting, kinda degradation/humiliation, slight choking on it/deep throating, yearning!Illuga 

A/N: Inspired by a thirst sent to the blog @-yearningpine! They’re technically a sfw blog so I won’t be tagging them unless they give permission. Their Illuga fics always have me kicking my feet in the air and giggling.

MINORS AND BLANK BLOGS DNI. Have your age in bio or you’ll be blocked.

You can’t see Illuga from his position behind you, but you feel him running reverent fingers down your spine. “Just relax,” he urges you, a hint of nerves in his voice. “Breathe through your nose. It’ll be easier soon.” 

His words come as a contrast to the sharp tug of your boyfriend Lohen’s hands woven into your hair, pulling you closer with his cock down your throat. The vice captain has never been one to hesitate when he wants something, and there is little in the world that he wants more than you. 

You gasp a little only to choke as he shoves you deeper, nose brushing against the base. “Just shut up and take her already, Captain.” he grunts to the other man. He doesn’t even acknowledge the way your fingers scratch at his thighs, both to push him away and draw him closer. “Drop the nice boy act. I’ve seen the way you look at her when she brings you supplies from the Knights. You’ve wanted her ever since you laid eyes on her.” 

Lohen was usually a jealous man, but he also craved worthy competition. He loved to rile his rivals up. And in the case of Illuga, he wanted to see the promising, oh-so-responsible captain finally snap. “Don’t be so embarrassed. She wants you too,” he smirks as he begins rocking slowly in and out of your mouth. “I know that pussy is soaking. Darling, why don’t you show him?”

He taps your cheek with his palm, too lightly to be a slap but with enough force to urge you on. Obediently, you arch your back. The curve of your ass brushes up against Illuga’s hardness and he gasps. 

Lohen laughs as if he had won a prize. “You want a taste of her? Go ahead and prove you can handle it, Captain.”

Reblogs and comments are greatly appreciated!

[orphicmasterpeace]

I FUCKING HATE THIS APP BRO I WAS GONNA SEND IN A PAPA ILLUGA HEADCANON AND ITS FUCKING GONE NOW😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[yearningpine]

.... I may....... have a type..........

[orphicmasterpeace]

thats was just the tip of the iceberg dear pine <3

MDNI!!

Your ass is BLOOD RED from the amount of times lohen has slapped it and illuga keeping telling him to stop hurting you so much (ignore the way his cock twitches inside of you when he sees your ass jiggle ) and lohen just strikes back by saying "Oh, settle down. I bet she likes it." (You do but his slaps STING😭)

Also you'd be too fucked out of your mind to notice the slight competitiveness in the air. how Illuga picks up his pace when he hears you moan at the way Lohen his fingering you, or how lohen 's dirty words would become a bit more nastier if catches you leaning into Illuga a Lil too much.

Just two pretty captains showing you how much they love you <3

(These guys are so hot when they're shirtless/Naked they put fire to shame)

(This just randomly popped in my mind while writing this but why do I feel like Lohen would say something like "Give my compliments to chief" after eating you out???💀💀💀)

[yearningpine]

.... I may....... have a type..........

[orphicmasterpeace]

Oh my god... a threesome with them where illuga is the most sweetest bf ever <333 whispering sweet nothings in ur ear while pounding into you <3 and then there is lohen who's choking the living daylight out of you with his cock😀

[kurapikapikachuu]

✦ Flins who when he has a crush on someone goes through inner turmoil like no other. Not because he doesnt think he can treat his partner like a complete and utter princess, but with the fact he'd have to introduce you into his entire life thats practically merged with ghosts and ghouls

✦ He'll be so obviously in love with you that even the ghosts start gossiping behind his back. He'd tell them off (politely) when he catches them gossiping and instead of scurrying away they just tease him back.

✦ Flins who will try to act all unphased whenever you visit him, but all of a sudden the ghosts start pulling pranks on you.

✦ Pranks that work in his favour of course. Ones involving scaring you just enough so you jump into his arms, your face buried in his chest.

✦ Flins would fully glare at his ghoul friends but look back down all soft and sweet as he comforts you, assuring you that there's nothing to afraid of - especially when he's with you.

✦ Flins who feels his chest ache when you finally look up at him with bleary eyes, visibly shaking. He feels awful for how he's heating up at the sight of you like this, it feels downright sinful to be so turned on.

✦ Flins who can't take it anymore and cups your cheeks with both his palms, taking one good look at your clueless face, his breath hitching, before going for it.

✦ Flins who profusely apologises to you, pulling back from his kiss only to still in shock when you pull him into another kiss.

✦ Flins who completely forgets a growing crowd of ghosts that have gathered to watch everything till one of them accidentally let out a cheer.

✦ Flins whose cheeks grow pink as he takes your hand and murmurs that its cold out, taking you back into his shelter for some proper time 'alone' - away from prying eyes of ghosts.

✦ He will thank them later though, don't worry.

© kurapikapikachuu | Please do not feed any of my work into AI. Please do not copy, repost, or translate my work anywhere else.

likes, reblogs and comments are always appreciated <3 lots of love, chuu!

my ao3 & ko-fi !!!

[xivwrites-deactivated20260519]

Hello! I came from yearningpine's blog and thought I'd try to support a new creator! May I request illuga with a fashion designer girlfriend that ALWAYS making him model for her? He's so confused on why you're choosing him to model for you when there is a LINE of models waiting to work with you (He's pretty sure he caught a few (many) of them glaring at him, but let's be honest his face card is definitely better than all of theirs combined he's probably became the face of your business by now💀)

May I be known as 🦢 anon?

Hello very much, 🦢 anon! Such a cute emoji for a cute ask! Thank you so very much for taking time to support me, and I'd be delighted to have you as my first-ever response! Now, let's deep dive into this, and tailor your request as our reader tailors a divine ensemble for Illuga! (Though, I apologize if it's a tad OOC until we know more about him!)

ILLUGA X FEM!DESIGNER READER!

It had felt like a long, lunar century since the last you'd stepped into the small, compact region of Nod Krai. With the recent news of a major threat being dispersed of, and the Wild Hunt's ravenous pillage being paused by the overwhelming determination of all fractions of Nod Krai playing their part, (y/n) found it fitting to journey back to Nod Krai for a number of reasons. Business reasons, of course, as quality and chic fashion would wait for no one in a world of ever-changing trends; but additionally, deeply personal ones that had to do with a certain special young man awaiting her in Piramida. After what felt like a long waltz with upper class aristocrats, uppity models, lofty trendsetters and a seemingly never-ending job of designing, tailoring and modeling, being "home" felt akin to the warmth of a comfortable sweater in a brutal tundra of cold.

Yes, that was what Nod Krai was to you. What he was to you. Nothing, not even fame or fortune, could take such away.

Unlike the bustling streets and sophistication Fontaine brought to travelers and designers seeking to study their craft professionally, to make something of themselves in the world of fashion, Nod Krai was something much more diverse and bond-driven. A collective pool from different walks of life. The different fractions, though divided in their own unique ways, always seemed to gather much like a dress tailored with different quality fabrics - different shades, textures and colors, yet ultimately something cohesive and genuine. In that anomaly of fabrics was one that was bright, golden, obsolete. Such was the Lightkeepers in (y/n)'s mind, and particularly, was her beloved Illuga. Radiant and true, compassionate and courageous in his own way. Someone who embodied the spirit of Nod Krai in your eyes; a region of those who lived true, and together, fought to live in a world of constant opposition.

Illuga, on another hand, was absolutely a ticket to ending a long-winded streak of hard work on a high note at the end of the year. With customers expecting a new collection of winter wear, and seeking new heights in fashion, how could you possibly refuse their excitement? With muse low, and feeling a desire to reconnect with the life you once knew, (y/n) knew that Illuga was the single-handed best choice to muse and model her newest designs once again. Illuga wasn't just an ordinary captain of the investigation squad (Nightmare Orioles), nor was he simply a formidable ratnik: but a young man with dashing features, a handsome man with an even more gentleman-esque personality. It was one of the many reasons you'd deeply fallen for him in your days of spending time with him under the radiant moonlight. A truly gentle soul in a region filled with inescapable darkness. A beautiful nightingale perched upon a snow-ridden branch. Your customers seemed to think similarly, given they'd always point out how a certain model always looked dashing in your designs.

He wholeheartedly supported your dream to be a designer, allowing you to be a bird free to spread your wings. How could he keep you confined, especially in a cycle of Lightkeepers that involved both life and death? Joy and grief? Dreams and despair? His greatest form of love was just that: being your Lightkeeper from afar, clearing the path ahead so you could live with joy. Illuga was no stranger to being selfless with his love, and with such, you found yourself fretting over him in your letters home. Even amongst the many mannequins did you feel a tinge incomplete. Yet, he would always come out undefeated in your back and forth - reassuring, giving gentle affections, boyish and bashful in nature.

It made your steps within the snow all the more fast-paced. Just like the racing of your heart.

It was quite the track for you to reach the industrial encampment to the farthest north of the region, but upon arrival, you could see him: commanding his men with a dominance akin to a warrior leading strategically, tactful and with accountability. Yet, upon seeing you in the blend of familiar faces? His resolution wavered subtly, blue eyes softening considerably as they gazed with something akin to a bright flame of love. How could he not, with your very presence being the light of his life? After quickly dismissing his fellow squadron, he quickly met you halfway in your walk to him, bringing you into a hug that could melt away any flake of snow.

"Welcome home, (y/n)." He softly whispered, burying his face into your neck a moment. You were finally here, safe in his arms. He felt he could finally breathe easier, as your presence made him feel his worries washing away in an instant. "You have no idea how much I missed you, how worried I was. I'm glad you made it here alright, though you really should've allowed me the chance to escort you…"

"…Even after all this time apart, you're still the same fretting ratnik that I love. Hehe, I'm just teasing, love. No need to pout. But…I'm home, Illuga. I missed you too…" You replied, nuzzling into his embrace.

You both remained like such for a pause, simply allowing the moment to sink in. Together, whole. Like a completed outfit with all accessories intact. Two cuts of the same cloth. It had almost made you lose sight of the reason you'd come back home again in the first place: to have him model for you.

"Thank you for agreeing to help me again, I promise you that this time will be fun! I've lost a bit of steam before coming home, but you always inspire me in the best of ways when I'm feeling design blocked!" You beamed, seeming genuinely excited. With you was a rather packed arrangement of suitcases, likely filled to the brim with different designs and cloth, tools and sewing threat.

Part of him wanted to politely object, but how could he? Illuga couldn't help but always falter to your genuine requests, especially with the way your eyes would light up like stars in the winter night, or the adorable way you'd make your proposal sound so deeply convincing. He always felt you could do better, thinking back to the handsome and elegant models he'd witnessed in Fontaine under your care. Yet, here you were, asking your beloved boyfriend once again for a opportunity to include him. He didn't quite understand the process behind it, but he couldn't deny feeling a small tinge of pride in knowing he was chosen.

After all, Illuga couldn't help his own self-doubts and moments of self-loathing, behind that bright and reassuring smile he gave to all. He still didn't know what you saw in him, that made you feel he was worthy than more than a fleeting friendship. Yet, he couldn't let go. He grew to love you far too much to not chase the desire to follow you, his guiding light.

"I'm always happy to help where I can, especially if it's for you. Though…you're not going to have me wearing anything too extreme, are you? I can't say I'd look too great wearing something super fancy or extravagant, but…I can try!" He'd humbly reply, curious yet slightly apprehensive.

You shook your head, giving a small laugh. "Not at all! Actually…I thought you could help me. Since it's the winter season in Fontaine, most are looking for something chic of course! But, most importantly, something warm and comfortable! It doesn't get as rigid over there, but I was hoping you could model some ideas I had for coats and suits…?" You asked, giving him a soft pleading look. "Knowing you, you'd look amazing in it. I just had to come back and find you, Illuga! Please…?"

He couldn't help but feel his cheek flush a light red, feeling bashful as he'd avert his gaze timidly. You wanted him to model something that made you think of home, of him? Even thinking he'd suit it? He couldn't help feeling a spark of joy in his heart, knowing you had such confidence in him.

"Alright, but first, how about I treat you to a home-cooked meal? You have to be hungry after spending all this time traveling, right? How are you going to give your all if your stomach's not full? I can't have you working with me on an empty stomach, love. Come on, let's head over to the dining hall." He conceded, smiling softly when seeing your joyous expression. He gently took your hand in his, leading you away to spend time before getting to the grit of business.

…

And goodness, what a process it was!

There he was in the comfort of his room, arms out as you took time to carefully sort and cut small adjustments in front of a full-body mirror. He was wearing a spectacular ensemble: a unique fusion between Fontainian elegance and Nod Krai's compact simplicity. A winter coat that reached to his kneecaps, followed by a fashionable pair of trousers, boots and an elegant winter cap to adorn his silver-crimson hair. He couldn't deny the nice quality of your work, nor could he deny that it didn't feel incredible to wear. He admired the artistry carefully and thoughtfully, eyes meeting your own in the mirror.

"You look stunning, you know. As expected from my favorite model." You cooed sweetly to him, making him blush in response.

"…Have you been hanging around Flins at all, by any chance? Both of you seem to have the idea of buttering me up so boldly, that I might just melt under it all. Sincerely, (y/n)…" He softly grumbled, more so out of embarrassment than a genuine pout. Yet, after a small moment of remaining quiet and contemplative, he'd look back to you with mixed emotions .

"…But…do you really mean it? I'm your favorite? You have so many people available for you back in Fontaine, but…you always seek me out. Am I really worth that high of an opinion to you? I'm just a Lightkeeper, after all."

"Of course, silly! Why wouldn't you be? There's no one else that could stand out to me other than you, Illuga!" You reassured him, putting aside your tools a moment to embrace him gently, carefully examining him. "Why do you think I ask for you to model for me so often? Or ask for your opinion so much? If there's anyone out there I trust the most, it'd be you!" You'd stated, matter-of-factly. Genuine and heartfelt, just as always.

Illuga's eyes beamed at the gentle confession, feeling a mixture of foolishness for doubting your confidence in him, and the tenderhearted softness of knowing that someone thought of him so highly. Yet, to a young man who knew little but the gnawing claws of guilt and shame, he couldn't help his soft questionings. Perhaps, there was more to him than simply being a warrior, something hidden that only you knew to seek in him. You always managed to bring forth his most positive qualities, after all.

"Enough with the doubts, dove!" You playfully exclaimed, wrapping measuring tape around him to bring him closer to you. A nickname granted to the sweetest bird to ever light the skies. "Trust me, you're going to shine, even more than the last time! It's always an honor to have my dearest Lightkeeper wearing something I designed, and…" You pulled him closer, gazing deeply into his eyes. "It gives me an excuse to be even closer to you. Fontaine may have wonderful opportunities, but…"

"It doesn't have you. The most important person to me."

That's when it hit him in full: it wasn't just about favors, or about others being "better" than him, or about what he could offer in comparison. It was about the chance to have him step away from his challenging duties, and simply have time with you. Every moment was precious when distance was involved.

"…Looks like someone else has a habit of not being forthcoming with what they're wanting, hm?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"…But maybe that's what I love most about you. You always manage to make me pause, when I feel I'm constantly chasing just to stay ahead. Just like your designs, you always manage to surprise me with something new. Something that makes me realize I'm lucky to be loved by a rising star."

"Illuga…"

"The truth is, I missed you too. I miss you every day. Every moment you're not here, and I focus on work, a piece of me feels missing. I fret and I worry, I love and I lose, but your letters keep me going. I worried that maybe, with the life I'm bound to, that you'd find someone more free from their cage to be your model. Your muse. Your…light." He'd quietly admit, powerful yet vulnerable. Something that Illuga still wasn't quite used to, being open and on display like a mannequin in a crowd.

And that's when you knew that you couldn't have him yearning, wondering, worrying himself.

You pulled on the measuring tape, bringing him down to your level, and gifting him a kiss. He trembled a moment, eyes wide with disbelief, all before melting into it alongside you. He chased your lips, taking the opportunity to enjoy the moment than allowing himself to sink. You always managed to keep him afloat, thread by miraculous thread. He loved you more than he could dare to describe, even if the words fell in his throat as you embraced.

He'd do his best, all for you, his star fashionista.