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“All things beautiful, including you.”

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Can anyone help?

I’m looking for a specific Elriel fic and all I have to go on is a scene where Elain falls (outside the townhouse possibly) and hits her head and hurts herself (I remember it was quite bad with blood and all and she almost dies). I also remember her reaching out to a shadow to call Azriel. That’s all I remember though so if anyone can decipher this tiny bit and knows the fic then please please let me know🙏❤️

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Fantasy couples that give Elriel vibes Part 2:

Alice and Jasper - The Twilight Saga (2008-2012)

A couple that I don’t think I need to embellish too much on, so I will simply state that they are the poster “sunshine-weird-girl” and “tortured-broody-boy” combination. Jasper and Alice also scream “LIGHT and DARK” vibes which we all know is a core of theme for Elriel.

Elain - Alice:

Both possess the primary Seer ability = foresight/precognition

Both are very sweet, kind and gentle but also possess a strangeness due to their unique abilities (can be perceived by others as madness).

Azriel - Jasper:

Both are haunted by their violent pasts and upbringings and both possess permanent scarring because of this.

Both Azriel and Jasper have killed or tortured people as their main occupation; the only difference being Jasper was manipulated into doing this by his former lover; whereas Azriel continues to do this under the orders of his High Lord (important side note: Azriel DOES NOT KILL OR TORTURE INNOCENT PEOPLE especially children!!!!)

Both have “failed” former romantic relations although for very different reasons- Jasper’s being that it was all manipulation and no love and Azriel’s being unrequited love (side note: no hate or blame for Mor here at all! it is what it is, just sad that she can’t feel like she can be honest with him)

Another big reason why I love this couple comparison is because Alice and Jasper do not follow the “enemies to lovers” trope and we know that Elriel do not either (thank God).

I want to say there is a “love-at-first-sight” trope with both but I know that people may get the ick with that. However I will confidently say that both couples have instant connection and attraction and what I love most of all is the soft reverence and devotion that is displayed through their interactions (It is so refreshing to see this in the SJM world and I pray we see more of that in Elriel book).

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Fantasy Couples that give Elriel vibes Part 1:

Robin Hood and Marian - Robin Hood: The Prince of Thieves (1991)

Side note: This is part 1 of a series that I plan to continue with each post featuring a different couple all relating to Elriel (I might also do some Feysand and Nessian posts too bc it’s just too tempting) so I want to be clear that these posts will be focused more on the vibes, energy, chemistry etc. of the couples I choose, not necessarily the actual story and arc of the movie. That being said though, there are going to be couples (I have a list), that I feel mirror or relate more to Elriel in terms of story and relationship progression than others, and I may include that in my posts going forward.

Starting off with Marian and Robin, I think it’s pretty obvious why I chose them. Oh and please take note that I am being specific about which Marian and Robin I am choosing (although I may love them, I am not talking about the foxes and Russel Crowe does not live here). If you have not scene this particular movie iteration then please find it and enjoy and all I’ll say is that Alan Rickman is the actual star of the show and has beef with Christmas.

Back to Marian and Robin, This scene alone SCREAMS the Elriel rescue scene with Marian and Elain both quoting the timeless perfection: “You came for me.”

Other than that this couple is your staple fantasy duo (sh*t does Robin Hood even count as fantasy??) complete with all the goodness and HEA that comes with it. Marian and Robin don’t really parallel Elriel in much else but I will reaffirm that this one scene was enough for a post because of its pure devotion, willing to die for you, damsel -in-distress vibes (that everyone loves to hate but I think if done right, is so f*cking romantic).

I also do believe in my heart of hearts that Azriel would die for Elain. He may not have said it outright (yet) like Robin here, but by God I believe he was thinking it.

Love this film, love this couple and I squealed gleefully during my rewatch of this movie and this scene because it reminded me so much of Elain and Azriel.

Final side note: these are my own personal thoughts and feelings (I of course don’t own any characters or stories mentioned) so if anyone agrees or disagrees it is all totally valid and I welcome and cherish intelligible comments and opinions. My only plea is for no hate.

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Sorting Acotar characters into Hogwarts houses Part 2:

Azriel - intellect, wit, creativity

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Sorting Acotar characters into Hogwarts Houses:

Elain Archeron - kindness, loyalty, conscientiousness

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“The Dark- felt beautiful-“ - Emily Dickinson (and Elain Archeron)

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“She was so beautiful with kindness.” - Atticus Poetry