#argenti x reader

[bootyrine]

Dare I suggest tiny!Reader that lives in a strawberry garden x knight!Argenti.

[somniath-v]

yanking argentis hair drabble wc~0.6k

argenti loves you even if you behave a little poorly. getting ready for bed. g/n reader

There are lots of things you should do. For example, you should stop pulling at Argenti’s hair while he sits with his back to you. You can’t help it; his hair is just so soft and alluring. He never stops you with the first pull of his hair, anyway. The crimson strands run through your fingers and pool in your palms. You remember him once saying that it was a different color. 

You try and imagine different colors on Argenti, twisting the long strands between your fingers and pulling again. You aren’t exactly yanking, but it’s not gentle. Was his hair more orange? Brown? You don’t think he dyes it, his roots are only ever red and it’s so luxurious to the touch that surely there can’t have ever been any bleach in contact with it. 

Orange or brown seem the most likely to have a progression to a red like this. No, maybe his hair was pink. A soft bubblegum, maybe? That would be cute. It would make him look softer. You pull again, enough to tilt his head up just so.

“Are you not bored, my love?” Argenti asks, cutting through your thoughts. His voice is as mild mannered as it always is, as if you aren’t entertaining yourself by pulling on him. 

“Nope,” you pop the ‘p.’ In fact, you could probably stand to pull his hair harder. He never reacts in ways that are satisfying, taking much of what you do with a gentle smile and even gentler hands that divert your actions into something kinder like interlacing your fingers. It’s so sweet that it almost makes you feel a little sick. 

Argenti all but sparkles as he sighs a laugh and reaches up to carefully remove your fingers from his hair so that he can turn around. It took him longer than you expected it would for him to stop you. He disentangles your grasping hands and curls his fingers with yours. His palms are warm under your skin. 

With a patient smile, Argenti brings the back of your hand to his lips, pressing a gentle kiss to your hand. He meets your gaze and does not let you go. He squeezes your hand slightly, a silent ‘I see you. I love you.’ 

Your chest feels warm, a gooey feeling creeping its way up your chest. Argenti slowly puts your hand down but does not release it, repeating the process on your other hand. You wish he would scold you properly. He never does. 

You have to look away from him. You’re too warm. Argenti rests your joined hands in his lap. When you glance back to him, his gaze is on you. His hair is mussed and pure fondness leaks from him to stretch into the space between the two of you. 

“Sorry,” you say after a moment. For pulling his hair. You’re sure to do it again at a later date.

Argenti shakes his head. “It is nothing,” he tells you like he always does. You find yourself believing him. You smile back at him.

“Can we go to bed now?” you ask, changing the subject to keep this softness going for longer. It’s late. He was letting you play with his hair before you both laid down for the night. 

“Of course,” Argenti squeezes your hands.

As you get ready for bed, you think that you’d like to prolong this warmth in your chest for as long as you can. Your heart beats a steady rhythm in your chest. You hope it’s in time with his own. 

[thequietkid-moonie]

⸺ Argenti

⚘ Their crush doesn’t think they are being serious

⚘ Taking care of each other

⚘ Their best friend is their biggest supporter

⚘ Little things they do when they are in love

⚘ NSFW headcanons w/ Argenti

⚘ All my promises of love (Yandere)

⚘ Knight of beauty in-training!reader

⚘ Disabled anonymous artist!reader inspired by the Aeons

⚘ Safer in my arms than in the world (Yandere)

⚘ Chronically ill royal!reader (Knight!Argenti)

✧˖°.☾ Main masterlist || Mixed masterlist ✧˖°.☾

[mimie-skribenten]

Bad sleep

Argenti - Ratio - Caelus

Sleeping when you shouldn't

♡ It's almost cruel of you, making him disturb that soft, adorable expression on your face over and over again. You had never had to travel so much. Going from one place to another was nothing new to the wandering knight, but for you.. anywhere beyond that front door might as well be a different planet entirely.

♡ You kept nodding off. The movement of the train was soothing, and the countless hours of following your dear knight around had slowly caught up to you. Thus, you found yourself drifting of to sleep at 1 pm, and being kept (barely) awake by familliar rambling about the beauty to be seen from the trains large windows.

♡ He would joke that perhaps the sleeping beauty needed a kiss to be awakened from her neverending sleep, to which you'd huff and mumble something vaguely close to "im not sleeping- im just.. closing my eyes is all..". A warm laugh reverberates through him over to you, lightly shaking you a little more awake.

♡ "Haha, I promise our next destination has a more comfortable place of rest love. It should only take another hour before were- ... my rose? Hmm, can't keep those pretty eyes open any longer huh. (*^^*)"

Not sleeping when you should

♡ As much as he likes to remind you to take care of yourself and get propper rest, its hard not to stay awake a just little longer. You see how productive he is constantly, and subcontiously or not, part of you feels like you need to match him. Stay up just a little longer and you won't feel so small next to him. Just a few more pages, a couple hundred more words on this document, just a few- ..and you can see sunlight pierce the corner of your window...

♡ He comes home late one night, and finds you hunched over a keyboard and papers, with the harsh white light of your monitor in your face. He scolds you for not going to bed when you should, bla bla bla "the human body needs substantial rest to function at its best, and routine is the foundation of-" bla bla bla. At a certain point in his rant he finally notices the sheepish look on your face, and realizes there might be more afoot than you wanting to get your work done.

♡ While its sweet that you want to do better, he feels quite guilty that he's the reason you feel the need to push yourself so hard. He tells you not to work anymore, and come to bed with him, but now you find it hard to sleep. Pulling you close to him, he adjusts the blanket around you.

♡ "Would it help if were to read you something? Hm, if i don't mind? Of course i don't mind, not if its you. I'll even let you pick what book (..– –.. )"

Trying to fix a messed up sleep schedule

♡ Sleeping during the day meant missing out on nearly all fun activities, and being awake at night leaves you with nobody around to hang out with. Well, almost nobody, as sweet Caelus seemed to share your bad habit. You two would play videogames long into the night, only to fall asleep on eachother when sun rose. Others on the express start to worry that with the lack of a sun and moon to indicate it, your perception of time has dissolved.

♡ You decided you couldn't live like this anymore, and so you told your boyfriend about your totally genius idea. Not allowing yourself sleep until it was actually time to sleep! Staying awake that long would mean being tired enough to finally fall asleep at a reasonable hour! Genius! ... ... but then comes the part of actually.. y'know.. staying awake.

♡ He's quite good at keeping you awake, but you can only focus on his rambling for so long, before it turns into a distant incoherent sound more akin to white noise. You find yourself blinking a little longer, feeling his shoulder press into your cheek as you lean on him.

♡ "Babe? Hey- earth to ———! No napping til' at least after 7! Although.. you do look cute all snuggled up next to me~ hehehe~ H-hey- wait- come back! (ＴДＴ　) "

This is garbage, but its something (；´Д｀) havent read through it for spelling or gaps even rykfykufjtektekrsngd

[4crystalline-stars4]

Argenti NSFW Alphabet

Argenti x Fem!Reader

A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)

Argenti is extremely caring after lovemaking. Once the main act is done, he wraps you up in his arms and peppers your face in kisses while murmuring compliments about how amazing you were, how good you made him feel, and how much adores you. He wants to know if you enjoyed yourself too and will beam a blindingly bright smile if you say you did.

The Knight of Beauty does his best to take care of your needs, whether it be a massage to soothe any sore muscles, fetching a glass of water and a snack, or helping you to the bath. He’s very attentive, even to the point of neglecting himself just to make sure you’re as comfortable and happy as can be. If you take initiative to pamper Argenti in return, he will be pleasantly surprised since he doesn’t expect you to reciprocate the care, but it warms his heart that you want to take care of him, too. His expression softens into a lovestruck smile when you offer to clean his body with a wet cloth before he pulls you into a hug and says something about being very lucky to call you his love.

Argenti will stay in bed with you for as long as you want him, simply cuddling and lavishing you in affection and enjoying the afterglow of your lovemaking. He treasures such simple moments with you where it’s just you and him basking in each other’s love, whispering words of adoration and exchanging slow and sweet kisses to cement your bond. He will eventually leave your side to continue his Knightly duties, but until then, he wants to shower you in all the affection he can so you know how important you are to him.

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

As a Knight of Beauty, Argenti takes care to make all of himself look beautiful. Everything from his appearance as a whole to each individual body part must look lovely for him to be a worthy followed of Idrila. As such, he doesn’t have a favorite body part, but he does prize his face a little more since it’s the one part of him he leaves uncovered. Argenti takes care of his skin and hair with special lotions so they look impeccable even in the midst of a gruesome battle. He knows he looks beautiful, but it still makes him happy whenever you compliment his looks.

When it comes to you, Argenti loves everything about you. His conscience will not allow him to single out any one part of you as being better than the rest. To him, all of you is beautiful, and it would be a sin to suggest otherwise. But if you were to press him for a concrete answer, Argenti would have to settle for your eyes. He adores gazing into your eyes, especially in the midst of lovemaking because he feels emotionally closer to you when your eyes meet. He often showers you in words of love, but sometimes just the simple eye contact is more than enough to convey how he feels about you.

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

Would prefer to ejaculate in a condom to avoid soiling your pretty features in his release, but if you have a specific place where you want Argenti to cum, then he will do as you wish. He gets very embarrassed and even scandalized if you swallow his cum because he doesn’t expect you to ingest his semen like that. He blushes and reprimands you for doing something so unnecessary, though he’s being a hypocrite because Argenti loves nothing more than to drink your juices directly from your pussy.

He produces a fair amount of semen because he seldom masturbates, and it’s also on the thicker side.

D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

The first time Argenti saw you partially nude (walked in on your changing or saw you in a swimsuit, etc), the image of your body was stuck in his mind. He’s usually good at resisting lustful urges, but something about the sight of your bared figure awakened a desire to place his mouth all over your skin. He wanted to worship your body the way he believed you deserved, to kiss every inch of you, and whisper compliments into your skin.

He wanted to make love to you.

The realization made him feel guilt and shame for thinking of you in such a lustful manner despite you being his partner. The feelings only went away when the two of you finally had sex for the first time. Being able to act on the urges of worshipping your body made your first time an unforgettable experience for him, among other things.

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)

Argenti is a virgin and has never engaged in sexual intimacy with anyone before. He took up the knightly conduct early in his life which demanded him to abstain from worldly pleasures like sex so he can hone his devotion to the path of Beauty. He stuck to this conduct up until he met you and changed his outlook on sexual intimacy with a romantic partner.

He’s not completely clueless about sex. He learned the basics when he learned how babies are made, though he lacks knowledge in some areas like kinks and toys since he never educated himself on those.

When having his first time with you, Argenti relied a lot on instinct and your guidance. As mentioned, he’s an attentive lover, so he paid careful attention to your directions. He explored your body with his mouth and hands and listened to your pleasures sighs and moan to gauge how he was doing. He also frequently asked for your feedback to know if you liked what he was doing or if you preferred something else. Like this, little by little, he learns your preferences. Argenti memorizes all the places you like being touched, like that spot under your ear that makes you shiver when he kisses it, how you melt when places slow kisses along your neck, and how you like having your nipples sucked. He learns how deep you like being penetrated, the perfect angle at which to lift your leg to hit that special spot inside you, and how you tighten whenever he whispers sweet nothings in your ear while making love. Argenti may not be educated on the art of sex, but he is a devoted learned who will waste no effort in giving you all the pleasure he is capable of.

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)

Argenti’s favorite positions are all the ones he can see your face in, so he gravitates to things like missionary, lotus, cowgirl, and forward spooning.

Missionary is basic but it’s arguably his favorite because it’s intimate and allows him to do a lot with his hands. Aside from the eye contact, Argenti can rest his forehead against yours and whisper how much he loves you while you make love, hold your hands in his, and hug you close when approaching climax.

For similar reasons, lotus is a close second favorite of his. This position is not as comfortable for Argenti to move in, but the trade-off is that you have more control over the thrusts, so he’s content to sit back and let you set the pace for how deep you want it. Argenti subtly grinds his hips up into yours and hugs you close, peppering your shoulders and neck in kisses and delighting in the sounds of your moans beside his ear.

Argenti also likes letting you take full control in cowgirl and take your pleasure from his body. He’s perfectly okay with you using him to get off. In fact, it makes him happy that he has something to offer you, even if it’s just his body. While you bounce on his lap, Argenti does his best to stimulate your nipples or clitoris and kiss along your upper body to enhance your pleasure and get you to your peak quicker.

Forward spooning is another favorite of Argenti’s because it allows him to hold you close until your bodies are flush together and slowly gyrate your hips together at a leisurely pace. Argenti likes the slower pacer of this position as it allows him to focus more on you and the charged moment between you than simply chasing his pleasure. He holds your hands and rests his forehead against yours in this position for added intimacy, as well.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

He tries to be serious, but due to how corny his words can be, the situation can unintentionally become goofy when he tries too hard to praise you. He only wants to tell you how beautiful and enchanting you look while in the throes of passion, but if you laugh at his words, he won’t take offense. If you’re enjoying yourself and having fun, then your smile and laughter are enough even if they weren’t the intended result.

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

Very well groomed. He has a patch of darker red hair that he regularly trims to keep neat but can clean shave if you so wish.

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

Because he’s so used to a solitary life of wandering around the cosmos, Argenti hasn’t had much opportunity to forge truly meaningful relationships. Being able to connect with another person on such an intimate level during sex is both foreign yet deeply desired by Argenti. In his eyes, it is a beautiful experience to give your heart and body in their entirety to another person and not only have that trust be respected and cherished but also reciprocated. Giving all of yourself to him is a humbling experience but it reassures Argenti that you truly love him. It makes him fall in love all the deeper with you, knowing that you treasure him as much as he does you. The emotional connection is very important to Argenti, so he doesn’t treat sex as means of sating carnal desires but as a romantic act between two people in love.

Whenever he has the opportunity, Argenti will do his best to set a romantic mood. He usually plays on the five senses to relax and seduce you like a proper gentleman. Some of his methods include: a warm bath filled with bubbles and rose petals, lit candles for ambiance, aromatic incense, a path made of rose petals leading you to the bedroom, an oil massage, and much more. They’re very classic and sometimes over-the-top methods at seduction, but Argenti believes that you deserve to be wooed like a lady.

While making love, Argenti practically worships you. He whispers compliments and praises in your ear while slowly rolling his hips into yours and intertwines your fingers together while bringing your hands up to his lips. His mouth trails kisses along your face and neck, branding you with his love while his hands caress your body like a sacred treasure, and to Argenti, you are. You are the greatest treasure this universe has to offer, and he believes himself to be lucky to have you in his life and have your love.

J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon)

Argenti rarely masturbates. As mentioned, he discarded worldly pleasures when pursuing the Knightly code, so Argenti abstained from sexual acts as much as he could. His self-restraint is godly and he can go weeks without masturbating. If he needs to release stress, he tries to do something productive like training or participating in a cosmic race.

But he is still human and has human needs, so there are rare occasions when Argenti masturbates. He always feels guilty afterwards, like he broke a law he shouldn’t have, but it does help to release some of the tension he carries that no adrenaline rush can quite sate.

Once he got into a romantic relationship with you, Argenti’s urges became more frequent because you had a way of riling him up and awakening his baser desires. Though he resists well, Argenti sometimes finds his thoughts straying to you when jacking off, and it makes him feel even guiltier for committing such a sacrilegious act against you. In fact, he confesses to these sins and begs for your forgiveness, only to be surprised when you aren’t repulsed by his confession but actually turned on. Needless to say, you soothed Argenti’s worries and taught him that it was okay to seek pleasure for relief. He still tries to abstain lest he grows addicted to the pleasure and strays from his path as a Knight, but he feels less guilty taking care of his needs now.

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)

Argenti is vanilla, especially when you first start having sex because he hasn’t explored his own kinks much and doesn’t know what he likes. Over time, he learns his preferences but still stays on the milder side.

One of his favorite kinks is roleplaying as your devoted knight. He kind of already is in real life, but he finds it fun when you can pretend to be a princess or a noble lady he has to take care of. It’s mostly done as foreplay and he drops the act during the actual intercourse, but he likes that it gives him an opportunity to shower you in more eloquent flirtations befitting of a noble lady and watch you blush. Argenti takes pride in being able to flatter and woo you with his words.

Speaking of, he’s very into praise, both giving and receiving. Argenti showers you in compliments about how beautiful you are, how much he loves your eyes and the sweet sound of your voice when you moan his name. He also gives lots of praise, such as how good you feel or how you make him feel amazing with your touch. He loves receiving compliments and praises from you, too. Argenti likes hearing that you find him attractive or that he makes you feel good. It makes him feel desired and bolsters his confidence about his bedroom skills.

Body worship is another thing Argenti enjoys, though mainly giving. He loves trailing his hands and lips across every inch of your skin, touching you as if you were something fragile and precious. He worships you with reverence and love until you’re melting under his touch. He wants you to feel beautiful and desired.

One of his more adventurous kinks is light bondage, mainly receiving. You can tie Argenti’s hands to the headboard and have your way with him. Edge him, ride him, worship him, sit on his face—do whatever your heart desires. You can be as gentle or as mean as you like, Argenti will take it all even if it reduces him to a blushing, whimpering mess. Just don’t hit him, he won’t take it well.

L = Location (favorite places to do the do)

Somewhere private and comfortable for you, so most of the time the ideal location ends up being the bedroom. Argenti just wants you to rest on something soft for the sake of your comfort, an to avoid having anyone see you in such a vulnerable state without your consent.

That said, he’s open to taking you almost anywhere in the house. If you say you want him here and now while you’re in the kitchen or the hallway, then he’ll do his best to accommodate. He’s also open to having sex outdoors, provided you’re in a secluded spot with little chance of being walked in on. He finds the idea of making love to you on a beach or a field of flowers somewhat romantic.

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)

Argenti’s self-restraint is immense so he’s good at resisting carnal temptations, but you can still seduce him if you play your cards right. What can make that restraint crack is if you whisper in his ear that you want him. You need him to take you; to make love to you and make you feel good the way only he can. That you want to connect with him on a deeper level. Beg him sweetly and Argenti won’t be able to resist for long. Knowing that you desire him is a turn on, plus all he craves is to please you, so he will cave in and bed you.

Argenti is a fan of romance, so if you work to create a romantic atmosphere, it will direct his thoughts in a more intimate direction. Place some lit candles around the bedroom, sprinkle some rose petals on the bed, and dress up in flattering lingerie. The sensual sight will fluster Argenti but it will also flatter him that you would go to such lengths to seduce him. It ignites a spark of desire in his gut and spurs him on to not only reward you for your efforts, but also show you how much he appreciates and loves you.

Dressing up in lingerie in general will get Argenti going. He’s flustered by the sight of your bare skin, so the more you reveal, the more aroused he gets. He will try to be a gentleman and cover you for propriety’s sake, but if you press your scantily clad form against him trail kisses along his neck, his restraint wavers and his thoughts scatter until all he can think about is you and how much he wants to make love to his beautiful woman.

N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

Argenti refuses to engage in physical abuse of any kind. He will never hit, whip, or choke you. He also dislikes humiliation and degradation of any kind and will never demean you, even as a part of dirty talk. He also doesn’t like having these things done to him, either, as these are not acts of love in his eyes. He wants to treat you with gentleness and respect like a gentleman because he firmly believes you deserve to receive only love and affection. He would sooner take his own life than lay a hand on you.

He's also turned off by things involving bodily fluids as he finds it gross and unsanitary.

The Knight of Beauty is monogamous and will refuse to share you or have a third party present in your bedroom activities. Argenti treasures the warm and loving connection between the two of you and devotes all of himself solely to you. He expects the same in return, so you being intimate with someone else would break him. It would shatter his trust in the love you share and make him feel like you don’t love him as wholeheartedly as he loves you.

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

Argenti has a preference for giving. He devotes himself to your pleasure and is always eager to make you feel good. Nothing brings him more satisfaction than seeing you enjoy yourself while he busies himself between your legs. It’s arousing for him to see your blissed-out expression and hear your moans of pleasure while he carefully licks and sucks at your folds.

Due to his inexperience, Argenti is a bit clumsy at giving oral at first, but he’s diligent about learning how you like being eaten out. He likes it best when you give him pointers and directions for how to use his mouth on you, such as where and when to use the tip of his tongue or the flat part, or how to gently suck on your clit or folds, but he also does a little experimenting himself to see what gets the best reactions out of you. With time, his dedication to your pleasure will make him a master at pleasing you orally.

When it comes to receiving, Argenti turns shy. While he has no problems burying his face between your legs, he finds it embarrassing to have your face close to his genitalia. The thought of you putting your mouth on his penis feels too dirty to Argenti, but all thoughts fly out the window when you finally take him inside. The Knight of Beaty turns into a moaning, flustered mess when you go down on him. Argenti isn’t used to the pleasurable sensations of having someone sucking him off, so it’s more intense for him. He tries his best to remain still for you, but when he approaches orgasm, his hips shallowly thrust into your mouth because it feels too good. He looks positively beautiful when he comes, and is rendered a blushing, panting mess by the end.

Argenti worries about your throat being sore, so he fusses over you once he regains his bearings and blushes as red as his hair when you say it was all worth it to see him come undone like that.

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

Argenti usually likes to maintain a slow and steady pace. He gently rolls his hips into your yours instead of brutally snapping them because he’s not trying to just fuck you but to make love. He experiments with circling his hips and adjusting the angle of his thrusts, but he always maintains a steady pace. The fastest he will go is moderate, but he will match you if you ride him at a faster pace.

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

Argenti personally doesn’t prefer them, but if you’re horny, then he will indulge you. They’re not as good for him since Argenti likes to take his time to show appreciation for you and your body with lots of foreplay and sweet words. He has extremely good control of his desires and can hold out just fine until you have enough time for a proper session of lovemaking, so he doesn’t feel the need for quickies. If you’re desperate for him, though, then who is he to turn you away when you are so needy?

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

To an extent, yes, though Argenti shies away from trying anything truly kinky like whips, ball gags, pet play, and the like. He’s more comfortable trying things like light bondage, dominance and submission, sensory play, and basic toys like vibrators. If you express an interest in trying something that falls outside of these categories, Argenti is willing to give it a try at least once to make you happy but only if it’s something that won’t put you in harm’s risk.

The riskiest things he might do is have sex outdoors if he deems the location is secluded enough, but he’s not into exhibitionism. Argenti would be mortified if anyone saw either of you being intimate.

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

Argenti can go for as many rounds are your pretty heart desires because his stamina is just that good. You can thank his knightly training for that.

When you first started having sex, Argenti came embarrassingly quickly because he wasn’t used to the sensation of being buried in your lovely pussy just yet, but once he does grow accustomed to it, then he will last quite a while each round. It will be common for you to achieve a few orgasms before he reaches his because Argenti exercises self-restraint. He wants you to climax before him so he holds back his own orgasm.

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

Doesn’t own any toys and is a bit embarrassed to buy any himself, but has no issues if you own and use some on yourself. He’s open to having toys used on him or to use them on you. Things like vibrators are fun for him and he derives some enjoyment out of the novelty of the experience.

However, Argenti ultimately prefers to feel your warm and loving touch as opposed to the cold plastic of a sex toy. He also hopes that you would turn to him instead of a toy is you ever crave sexual intimacy, Argenti will try to be understanding if you don’t, though it will make him doubt his ability to satisfy you in bed if you consistently turn to toys instead of his touch.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

No man in Star Rail will cave quicker to your pleas than Argenti. He just can’t deny you when you ask him for something, especially if that something is his love and touch. As such, he doesn’t tease you during sex.

The only exception would be him denying you sex when he considers the timing inopportune, such as if he has to head out on a mission or you’re somewhere public. He will still show you affection through kisses and gentle touches in the hopes of tiding you over until a better opportunity arises, though it can unintentionally leave you feeling more needy because it can feel like he’s teasing you with the promise of something more without actually delivering on it. Argenti will make this up to you once you finally get to make love and will do his best to satisfy every one of your cravings.

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

His voice is fairly soft and low when he moans since he’d rather hear your pretty voice moaning for him. Argenti does talk a lot, though. He showers you with reverent praises and compliments, saying how beautiful you look all spread out and needy for him, or how well you take his cock. He’s never crass with his language. He only gives artful compliments and praises, such as “Your kisses steal my breath away, my love.” or “I am your most devout follower. Please, allow me to worship and love your perfect flesh the way you deserve.” Also, “You are the epitome of beauty when you cry my name out like that. I love you. I love you so much. I’m the luckiest man in the universe to call you mine.”

W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character)

Underneath all that armor, Argenti sports quite a few scars from his past battles. He is not ashamed of them, but does find it endearing when you kiss the scarred tissue as if trying to comfort him. Your tender kisses remind him that you see him as beautiful despite these imperfections.

However, if there are parts of your body that you are insecure about (cellulite, stretch marks, scars, or extra fat, etc), then Argenti does his best to show love to those areas and tell you that you’re beautiful, no matter how negatively you think of yourself. His words are not just empty compliments. Argenti genuinely means each and every compliment from the heart. In his eyes, you are beautiful both inside and out, but his love for you is unconditional.

X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

(Reminder that girth is circumference)

Has a very pretty cock. 14 cm (5.5 inches) in length and 10.5 cm (4.1 inches) in girth with a reddish tip and a slight curve to the right.

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)

Argenti to has a low sex drive. Since he’s spent most of his life renouncing worldly desires in pursuit of knighthood, he’s gotten good at suppressing his sexual urges. He can go weeks without sex, so how frequently you have intercourse will depend on you. He can go every day or once a week, though he will try to set a reasonable limit because he’s afraid he would stray from the path of Beauty if he behaves like a sexual deviant.

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

How quickly Argenti falls asleep depends on how tired he is. Because his stamina is high, it’s rare for him to get tired after lovemaking, so he usually ends up falling asleep after you. He doesn’t mind if you drift off soon after because he understands that you’re tired and need rest, so he gently brushes the hair out of your face and makes sure you’re properly tucked in.

Argenti holds you close and admires your sleeping features with a small smile before pressing a chaste kiss to your forehead and closing his eyes. He feels at peace when snuggling in bed with you after a nice round of lovemaking since he’s still running on the high of having connected to you in the most intimate way lovers could.

If Argenti had a strenuous day, then he’ll be more likely to get tired after sex and his body will beg him for sleep. He won’t rest until he makes sure you’re okay and taken care of, but once you are, he will pass out as soon as his head hits the pillow. The Knight of Beauty may exude elegance and poise 24/7 but he is still human and needs rest. Cover him with a blanket and either snuggle or spoon him from behind. Argenti will be lovestruck to wake up in your arms in the morning and will rouse you from sleep with soft kisses on your hands and face to repay you for your love.

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Taking Care of Them

Fluffy scenarios of you taking care of a tired or injured Argenti, Aventurine, and Jing Yuan.

Argenti:

As a Knight of Beauty, Argenti is a highly skilled fighter who puts his very life on the line to vanquish his foes. Usually, he defeats his enemies with grace and style, but even the refined Argenti sometimes sustains injuries.

In his most recent battle, Argenti made it out practically unscathed, save for a few scrapes and bruises that marred his handsome face. That was how he found himself obediently sitting on your bed while you treated his wounds.

“I apologize that you have to see me in this state,” he murmurs, guilt darkening his expression. “I did not want to cause you worry.”

“No need to apologize,” you brush off his concerns with a smile. “Now turn this way. I’ll clean the scratch on your cheek,” you said as you gently turn Argenti’s face to one side to reveal the shallow, red gash on his cheek.

Argenti complies without hesitance and sits perfectly still as you dab at the scratch with a cotton ball soaked in alcohol. It stings, but the Knight of Beauty unflinchingly tolerates the burn with a small smile on his face.

He can tell through the delicate and careful way you clean and dress his wounds that you care a great deal about him. Your touches were gentle so as to not cause him unnecessary pain, yet no less thorough. It felt nice to be touched so tenderly, to be cared for in such a loving manner.

Your heart is beautiful, he thinks. To possess such a caring and loving heart, you must rival the beauty of his beloved Aeon Idrila. Argenti truly believes that you are a wonderful and beautiful person, both inside and out.

As you finish patching up the last wound and pack away your first aid kit, Argenti turns to you and gives you a radiant, sincere smile from the heart.

“Thank you…” he softly says as gently takes one of your hands and kisses the back of it, “You have a dazzling heart—so pure and gentle. I feel like the luckiest man in the universe to have the privilege of receiving your care and affection.”

His words may sound over-the-top and perhaps even fake, but he truly means them. Every single one. Even if you don’t entirely believe him, the amused smile that his flamboyant phrases elicit out of you is all the reason he needs to keep them up.

“You’re welcome. Just try to be more careful next time. I’ll love you no matter how you look, but I hate seeing you hurt,” you murmur in reply and lean in to kiss the band-aid on his cheek.

“There. A kiss to make it all better,” you giggle as you pull away.

The little gesture catches Argenti by surprise, but he can’t say he didn’t like it. In fact, he enjoyed it more than he ever thought he would.

With a small chuckle, he pulls you close to kiss you fully on the lips. If you don’t take his word for it that he feels incredibly lucky to have your love, then perhaps his actions will convey the sincerity of his feelings for you.

Aventurine:

All his life, Aventurine has faced hate. Hate for being Sigonian, hate for being a dog of the IPC, hate for acting exactly the way that’s expected of his kind. He played into people’s perceptions of him. Why waste time trying to correct their views when they won’t change? It’s easier to just act according to their expectations and hide who he really is behind this playful and sly mask.

Only with you does he let his carefully crafted façade crumble to reveal his vulnerable self.

Aventurine is very good at acting like everything is fine when the world is against him. Perhaps to an extent, he truly believes that life is all about fighting battles on his lonesome. He can use others and get used as a tool in return, but the only one he can trust is himself. It’s the only life he’s ever known.

However, you’ve known him long enough to tell that the hate and isolation get to him, no matter how much he pretends that they don’t. When he comes home one night after a particularly awful day, it doesn’t take long for you to figure out that he feels down.

Aventurine smiled and teased you like usual, but he spoke less and clung to you more than usual. He hugged you from behind and kept an arm around you no matter what you were trying to do, almost as if he was seeking comfort from your physical presence.

Turning to face him, you glance into his tired eyes.

“What is it, darling? See something you like?” he teased, the corner of his mouth tugging into a smirk.

“Hmm, no,” you hummed. Extending your arms forward, you wrapped them around Aventurine and slowly pulled him into a hug. “I don’t see something I like.”

Aventurine is momentarily stunned by your unprompted action, but he quickly recovers.

“Oh? How come? Am I not appealing enough for you?” he quipped, resting his chin on your shoulder and returning your hug. Unlike your tight hug, his arms wrapped around you in a loose hold, as if he was uncertain how to go about it.

“Quite the opposite,” you softly chuckle, “I don’t see something I like, but I do see someone I love,” you whisper and turn your head to look directly at Aventurine’s face.

A beat of silence passes as Aventurine processes your words, before bursting out laughing.

“That was painfully corny, even for you!” he chuckled.

You scoff but don’t say anything in response, simply continuing to hug him tightly. Slowly, carefully, you card your fingers through his blond hair before moving lower to stroke your palm along his spine in soothing circles.

Aventurine’s laughter dies down, his initial mirth now replaced with something fragile and vulnerable as he falls quiet. He won’t ever share what burdens him, but you don’t need to know the details to provide him comfort. If he doesn’t want to tell you, then you won’t pry. At the very least, you’ll do all you can to support him and remind him that he’s not alone.

Being wrapped up in your warm embrace, feeling your gentle caresses—it all felt unfamiliar to Aventurine. It’s been so long since he felt the tender and loving affection of another person. It took a while, but eventually he relaxed and allowed himself to lean into your body, burying his nose into the crook of your neck.

Silence lingered in the air, but it wasn’t uncomfortable. There was something soothing in not having to talk. It was freeing to not worry about pretending to be okay or be pressured to talk about the things that trouble him.

That hug—that simple act of human affection—made him feel safe and protected in your arms. When you leaned back slightly to plant a tender kiss on Aventurine’s forehead, something inside him snapped and he had to hold back tears. Burying his face deeper into the crook of your neck, he clung tightly to you while you continued to rub slow circles along his back.

“It’s okay. It’ll all be okay, I’m here. You’re not alone…” you whisper, hugging him tighter.

Being wrapped up in your warm hug, feeling your affectionate kisses and gentle words is something Aventurine never knew he needed until now. Just for this moment, he lets his walls come down and bares his wounded self to you with the hope that you can soothe his pain if only a little.

And you do. With whispered reassurances and loving caresses, you ease his hurt, even if just temporarily. He is safe, you promise. He will always be safe in your arms.

Jing Yuan:

Jing Yuan is notorious for disliking the abundance of paperwork and other leadership tasks he has to take care of on a day-to-day basis as a General of the Xianzhou Luofu. Despite his woeful sighs about how tedious it is, and how the work never seems to end, Jing Yuan still accomplishes all his duties in a timely and precise fashion.

Jing Yuan is a hard worker, you are well aware of that. Which is why when he snuck out of the Seat of Divine Foresight to come spend some free time with you, you offered him to rest on your lap. And who was he to turn down such a tempting opportunity?

Sitting outside on the veranda with Jing Yuan’s head resting on your lap, you softly ran your fingers through his fluffy, white hair, marveling at how silky it was. It was as soft as it looked.

“I could get used to this,” Jing Yuan said with a sigh, relaxing into our touch. His golden eyes were closed as he enjoyed the sensations of your fingers combing through his hair, gently massaging his scalp and soothing any tension he felt.

Chuckling, you looked down at him, mirth dancing in your eyes.

“Really? I wouldn’t mind having you as my lap cat like this more often. Why not come see me every day and get pets?” you tease him as you lightly poke his cheek.

Jing Yuan cracks open one eye to give you an amused look.

“Being your lap cat sounds like a wonderful idea,” he sighs, “Laying on your lap and getting pampered sounds like my ideal life.”

Both of you burst out laughing at the ridiculous notion of Jing Yuan being a lap cat, your spirits lifting as the mood brightened even more.

“Ah, but if you ever want to take a break and relax, you’re always welcome to see me,” you say in a softer voice this time, resuming running your fingers through his tresses.

“I’ll keep your invitation in mind,” he replied, his voice dropping an octave as he relaxed into your touch once more.

The minutes pass in a comfortable and serene atmosphere, with you pampering Jing Yuan with affectionate caresses, meanwhile, the man listens to you talk about your day. You both knew that after this he would have to go back and complete the mountain of work waiting for him, but for now, you were content to spend this little bit of time with your beloved.

Under the warm sun and gentle breeze, with his head resting comfortably on your lap, Jing Yuan felt himself growing drowsy. His eyelids became heavier, and his body didn’t want to move from his position on your lap.

Noticing the General grow sleepy, you fought the urge to tease him. If you pointed out his sleepiness, he would most likely apologize and put a stop to this tranquil moment by getting up and heading back to work. He already saw you less than either of you wanted, simply because work kept him busy. Moments like these were a luxury.

Keeping quiet, you gently massage his scalp until his breaths even out and become deeper, seeming to have fallen asleep. His expression looked so serene and vulnerable, something that very few people have had the chance to witness. As his lover, you were privy to this sight more than most. You watch over him with a small smile on your face, gently tucking away a stray strand of his hair.

Thinking he was asleep, you lean down to press a lingering kiss to his forehead, but as you straighten, you notice Jing Yuan peering up at you with an amused glint in his eyes.

Growing flustered, you quickly look away, feeling your cheeks heat up with a blush.

Jing Yuan only laughs in response, but his laughter quickly turns into a contented purr as you shut him up with another head massage. Whatever teasing remark he had prepared, immediately died on his tongue as relaxation washed over him and he felt sleep take hold of his mind again.

“It’s ok, take a nap. I’ll wake you up in a few minutes,” you murmur, willing Jing Yuan to finally get some rest. You could tell he wanted to protest, but with a light brush of your thumbs over his temples, he released a sigh of defeat and conceded.

“You certainly know how to take advantage of my weaknesses,” he chuckled, voice a little hoarse from drowsiness.

Despite his initial reluctance, Jing Yuan fell asleep fairly quickly. The continuous days of endless work had left him exhausted, but your tender pampering and sweet company were just the respite he needed.

“Sleep tight,” you whisper, gracing him with another sweet kiss on his forehead.

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Kissing Headcanons (Pt 2)

Part 1.

Characters: Jing Yuan, Argenti, and Aventurine

Jing Yuan:

🦁 Jing Yuan likes kisses a lot, but he’s careful to reserve them for when you’re in private. He doesn’t want anyone to intrude on your romantic time together and is aware that he must look professional while at the Seat of Divine Foresight. That is why the majority of affection he shows you is done at home.

🦁 Jing Yuan enjoys receiving good morning kisses when he wakes up beside you, as well as good luck and farewell kisses when he parts from you to go to the Seat of Divine Foresight. If you don’t give him at least one kiss before he leaves in the morning, he’ll pout and try to weasel one out of you. He won’t leave until he at the very least got to kiss your cheek.

🦁 When he doesn’t feel like doing his paperwork, Jing Yuan will come to see you instead. At your insistence that he should finish his stack of documents, he’ll demand you give him kisses to motivate him to work. As childish as his requests may seem, your kisses do seem to give him the energy he needs to finish his paperwork. Only after holding you captive in his arms and indulging in your lips for longer than he should, of course.

🦁 If you feel down and in need of comfort, the Luofu General wraps you up in a gentle hug and tenderly presses his lips to your forehead. His words may not be the most comforting, but with that kiss, he shows you that he cares about your well-being, and hopes to give you the comfort you crave.

🦁 Jing Yuan’s kisses are slow, yet firm. He likes to place a hand on the back of your head and pull your face closer, capturing your lips in a tender kiss. It’s unhurried and firm, his soft lips melding against yours as his hand brushes through your hair, lightly combing through it. He only pulls away when you both run short of breath.

🦁 He gives you time to recover because he can tell that his kisses leave you a little dazed and awed at how loved they make you feel. During moments like these, he looks at you with fondness and amusement, as if he were looking at a small, cute animal. You are simply too adorable for him to resist, so don’t blame him when he pulls you into another long kiss before you’ve fully recovered from the first one.

Argenti:

🌹 Argenti’s kisses are full of his heartfelt feelings for you. He is a passionate man, and that passion transfers to romance, and subsequently kisses, as well. He feels touched when he receives kisses on the cheek as a thank you for saving someone, especially if they come from you, but he seldom gives kisses himself. The Knight of Beauty takes kissing very seriously, and will only kiss someone he truly loves.

🌹 His go-to places to kiss you are usually your hands. Like the gentleman he is, Argenti likes to take your hand and place his lips on the back of it in the lightest of kisses, his mouth just barely brushing against your skin. He tends to give you these types of kisses when you are going out for a romantic date or when he is courting you because they are a display of his reverence for you.

🌹 Argenti also adores kissing your palms. He takes your hand and places it on his cheek while looking at you with verdant eyes filled with adoration and devotion, as if he were so smitten with you, that you were the most important thing in the universe to him. With a heartfelt proclamation of his love for you, Argenti turns his head to place a tender kiss on your palm, much more firmly than how he kisses the back of your hand. With these types of kisses, Argenti wants you to know how much he cherishes your very existence, and how lucky he is to call you his lover.

🌹 Since Argenti is the epitome of a gentleman, he tries to avoid overwhelming you with his kisses. When kissing you on the mouth, he takes things slow. The way he cradles your face in his hands is gentle as if he were handling porcelain, and he makes sure to lean in slowly to give you time to pull away if you don’t want this. You never do, of course, but he won’t stop taking things slow and gentle until you make it clear to him that you are not only okay with but also want to receive more intense kisses from him. Only then does Argenti allow himself to kiss you with the passion that flows inside him, yet one he restrains for your comfort.

🌹 With your consent, Argenti will give you the most passionate and sensual kisses you’ve ever experienced. He leads the kiss with tenderness and fervor, supporting the back of your neck as he angles your head just right to deepen the kiss. He’s not afraid to use his tongue, skillfully slipping it into your mouth and caressing your own in an intimate dance that leaves you breathless and weak in the knees. For all his gentlemanly behavior, Argenti isn’t shy about expressing how much he desires you.

🌹 Even so, he is still loving and tender towards you. Argenti likes to hold your hands or face when kissing you, and once he pulls away, he gazes at you affectionately while brushing the back of his hand along your cheek or tucking a stray lock of hair behind your ear. Every action is filled with care. He may not be the best at expressing his true feelings with words, but his actions speak louder than words ever will about how much he loves you.

Aventurine:

🃏 Aventurine had some prior experiences making out with people, so he knows exactly what he’s doing when kissing you. The gambler likes to catch you by surprise with a heated and sensual kiss, one that leaves you flushed and breathless by the end. Biting on your lower lip and tugging at it, slipping his tongue in your mouth, and even sucking on the tip of your tongue are all things he does to get a reaction out of you. The more flustered and weak in the knees you get, the more smug he looks when he pulls away, a string of saliva connecting your mouths. Licking his lips while giving you a mischievous and pleased grin, he’ll look like a cat that got the cream as he observes your flushed state.

🃏 Aventurine is great at erotic and sensual kisses, he can give them as easily as he can receive them so you’ll never fluster him with one of those. However, he feels completely out of his element when you give him sweet and tender kisses. Aventurine is not used to receiving gentle affection, and at first, it scares him because it’s such an unfamiliar sensation that touches him deep in his heart.

🃏 He's used to heated make-outs that don’t mean anything other than lust in the end once the other person leaves, but your sweet kisses aren’t like that. The way you press your lips against his skin is soft and loving, the way a true lover would. Unlike those people he encountered in the past, you truly love him. Not the money he owns, not his powerful connections, not his material possessions—what you love is him. With time, Aventurine realizes that you’re not with him for a fun and exciting fling, but for something more long-term. You genuinely love him. Not his persona as Aventurine, but him as Kakavasha.

🃏 The way you cradle his face as you kiss the top of his head, your lips soft and warm against his cheeks, temples, and forehead all make his breath hitch and heart squeeze almost painfully. The gentle kisses make him want to cry, and he hugs you tightly for reassurance and comfort. When you sweetly kiss him on the mouth, Aventurine practically melts. He never knew how good such gentle affection could feel until you came into his life and gave him the affection he’d been subconsciously craving. As emotional as this makes him, Aventurine finds a sense of solace in your tender touches and he wants to feel more of your love even though he sometimes feels undeserving of it.

🃏 Aventurine also likes receiving kisses on other parts of his body, such as his neck and shoulders. He enjoys it when you hug him from behind and press your lips onto the skin of his shoulder or back. It’s such a small thing, but the gesture feels intimate and loving, proof that you love and want him. He tries to hide it, but such kisses make him shiver in a good way.

🃏 Despite enjoying having his neck kissed, Aventurine doesn’t like you touching his tattoo since it can bring up bad memories. However, if you kiss him there as an act of comfort when he feels depressed, it can give him a bit of solace. Though in times like these, he finds the most comfort being wrapped up in your arms and reassured with gentle words and soft kisses to his forehead. It might take a while for Aventurine to feel comfortable enough to be this open and vulnerable with you about his feelings, but please don’t give up on him. Don’t abandon him after you have shown him how amazing real love is.

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Their Reactions to Your Death (HSR)

Aventurine's part has mentions of suicidal thoughts, so be warned.

This is pure angst. No happy endings here.

Characters: Argenti, Aventurine, and Jing Yuan

Argenti

Argenti knew that taking you traveling with him was a dangerous endeavor. You had some combat experience as a Nameless, and he admired your determination to improve your fighting skills by frequently sparring with him. He warned you of the frequent dangers he faced as a Knight of Beauty in his pursuit of THEIR radiance, and despite his common sense telling him to let you go, neither his heart nor you were satisfied to sever the tender bond growing between you. Against his better judgment, Argenti caved to your pleas to join him on his journey.

At first, the days spent journeying with you were some of his happiest. The love blossoming in his chest filled his entire being, and he often swore to you that you must have been blessed by Idrila themselves because when he was with you, the entire universe glowed with radiant beauty. The world was more beautiful with you by his side, for that was how much of an impact your presence had on him.

Argenti soon came to regret his weak will for allowing you to come along on his perilous adventure. You were making a rest stop on a small planet when the Antimatter Legion invaded, set on destruction. Overwhelmed by enemy numbers, Argenti focused on protecting the citizens and trusted you to handle yourself. Though you were not on par with his strength, he saw you improve during your sparring sessions, and he wanted to believe in your capabilities.

When the battle was over and the dust settled, Argenti couldn’t find you. While calling your name, he forced his battered and bloodied body to move as he searched for you among the rubble. He soon found you, collapsed on the ground in a puddle of your own blood. Quickly rushing to your side, Argenti scooped you up into his arms to inspect your injuries. The gashes in your torso were deep—Argenti knew instantly they were fatal. He didn’t want to accept your death, but no matter how much he called your name, hoping you would magically come back to life and open your eyes, you remained still.

Argenti was no stranger to losing friends, as their knightly profession resulted in many of them dying. He still thought about his fallen comrades with an ache in his chest, unable to fully make peace with their passing. However, you were someone he cherished even more than his fallen friends. You were the first person he grew to love from the bottom of his heart, dare he say even more than his beloved Aeon of Beauty. You were the first person to instill such overwhelming joy and adoration in his being with your mere existence.

Gently taking hold of your hand, Argenti brought your palm to his cheek, his heart shattering at how cold your skin was. He remained like this for a long time, hunching over your body and cradling you close while holding your limp hand in his. He wept. Tears streamed down his handsome face, leaving behind wet trails among the dirt and blood smeared on his cheeks as he kissed the back of your hand the way he did so many times before, only this time would be the last. Argenti quietly apologized to you for not being there to protect you, for allowing you to join him on such a dangerous journey and lose your life because he wasn’t strong enough to resist his love for you.

The day you died, the beautiful universe as Argenti knew it, withered like a decaying rose. The things he once found beautiful were now rendered without that same brilliant splendor. Everything appeared bleak and ordinary. No matter how he tried, Argenti found it difficult to summon the love and appreciation he once had. It was as if you had taken that ability with you to the grave.

Worse yet, Argenti found his faith in Idrila shaken, leaving him questioning his devotion to the absent Aeon.

After all, how can beauty exist in a universe without you?

Aventurine

After he returned from a mission, Aventurine wanted to spend some quality time with you, so he took you to the local mall with the promise of buying you anything your pretty heart desired, no matter the price tag. Walking hand-in-hand, Aventurine and you were discussing which store to visit next when a man emerged from the crowd and stood in front of your pair. The man looked familiar to Aventurine, but before he had time to place the face to a name, the man drew a gun and aimed it right at Aventurine’s heart, screaming that Aventurine ruined his life and he would get revenge on him today.

The ensuing moments happened too quickly for Aventurine to react. The man pulled the trigger and a loud bang resounded through the shopping center, resulting in a cacophony of screams from the nearby crowd of shoppers. The bullet didn’t hit Aventurine, however. As if in slow motion, he watched you shield him from the assailant and intercept the bullet in his place.

His carefully crafted personal of smug confidence crumbled when you fell at his feet, replaced with rarely-seen panic as Aventurine saw red bloom at the center of your chest like an ugly rose. The terror of losing you overrode any other concern in his mind, and Aventurine barely spared a thought to the assassin, too preoccupied with stemming your bleeding with his jacket, not caring if it became ruined with blood. Somewhere in the background, he heard the man’s angry shouts as he was apprehended and carried away by security, but Aventurine couldn’t focus on that. All he had on his mind was ensuring you made it out alive.

He was so focused on stopping your bleeding, that the only thing that snapped him out of his panic was the sensation of your hand resting over his. Lifting his gaze to meet your pained one, Aventurine watched you mouth “I love you” before falling still moments later. Your eyes glazed over, staring through him into the distance, and Aventurine’s heart sank to the pit of his stomach.

Just five minutes ago he was happily holding hands with you, excited to indulge in a rare day off to spoil you, and how he looked down on your lifeless body cradled in his arms. You were gone and he will never get you back.

The ensuing days were a blur of police interrogations and IPC meetings, but Aventurine was glad to be busy. It was the only thing distracting him from his grief and guilt. It turned out that the assassin was a small company representative he screwed over a while ago for the sake of a mission, and the man wanted to kill Aventurine in revenge. A few of Aventurine’s colleagues said he was lucky to be alive, but that phrase made his stomach churn. Could it be considered luck if he lost you in the end? If so, then he doesn’t want to be lucky anymore.

When your funeral came, Aventurine almost didn’t attend. He couldn’t bear to face you with the knowledge that you gave up your life for his. That he stood here alive and well, while you lay lifeless in the grave because of him. But Topaz and Jade coaxed him out and he went, tuning out the entire procession or risk showing vulnerability.

After the hectic days wound down, the grief came in full force. Once upon a time, Aventurine found solitude as a saving grace after a long day of faking and scheming. Then you came along and wormed your way into his scarred heart, bathing him in a love and gentleness he hadn’t felt in a long, long time. Sharing his home with you was an unfamiliar yet joyous experience, and he found comfort in knowing that you were waiting for him to return each day. However, now his home felt awfully empty and lonely without you, and the silence sometimes choked him. Your things were still lying where you left them before that horrid day, and Aventurine didn’t have the heart to move them, much less throw them away. After all, they held memories of your happy times together, proof that you once existed.

Insomnia became his companion. The grief and guilt weighed on him like a boulder and kept him awake late into the night, turning over possibilities of what he should have done so you would have survived. When his exhausted brain forced him to sleep, all he saw were nightmares. Some nights he dreamt of his mother and sister, and the fires and bloodshed that tore through their little encampment. Other nights he dreamt of being shackled and watching blood run down his fingers while a lifeless body lay at his feet, beaten beyond recognition. Sometimes, he dreamt about being on a date with you, hearing you say “I love you” and then watching you fall lifeless at his feet with a bullet wound in your chest.

Aventurine woke in a cold sweat every time. Usually, when he had nightmares, you were there to keep him company until he calmed down, but now, there was nothing but empty space where you should have been. He did not fall asleep afterward.

Your death weighed like a heavy boulder, suffocating him. It unearthed painful memories and reopened old wounds that never healed. Aventurine lost so much in his life: his family, people, planet, freedom, and now, the love of his life. Everything he treasured had been brutally taken from him, and the constant beatdown made it difficult to summon the will to go on. He might have pulled on a smile for his colleagues at the IPC, but in the solitude of his home, there were nights when he considered ending it all and joining you and his family in the afterlife. He probably would have gone through with those urges were it not for Topaz and Jade’s timely support. Their genuine concern for his well-being helped steer him away from such thoughts.

Having faced so much loss, Aventurine closed himself off from close relationships. He swore to never take another lover after you—he couldn’t bear to lose someone else again—but he does hold your memory close to his heart, much like he does with his family. He packed your things and stored them safely alongside his mother’s items, cherishing them as a memento of you.

Aventurine knows that one day he will reunite with you and his family. Maybe that day won’t come soon, but he finds comfort in knowing it will happen eventually. In the meantime, he resolved to push on and fulfill his goal of taking revenge against the IPC for the sake of everything they had so cruelly snatched from him. Just wait a little longer for him, alright? He will join you soon enough.

Jing Yuan

Having lived for several centuries, one would assume Jing Yuan had accumulated precious wisdom over the course of his long life. Though he remained humble, Jing Yuan liked to think so, too. Yet, entering a committed relationship with you, a short-life species, was not a wise decision at all. Compared to his long lifespan, your life was like a sparkler: beautifully bright but short-lived. Jing Yuan was fully aware that it would hurt him when he inevitably lost you, but love made people foolish, and he was no exception.

His long life and the loss of his beloved friends and mentor made him jaded, but being with you gave him that little spark of excitement he hadn’t felt in a long time. It felt good to come home to find you waiting for him, and it motivated him to finish his paperwork faster so he could hurry back to you. The lazy days of taking naps on your lap, going on strolls through Xianzhou, and drinking tea together were akin to a dream.

But as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. In what felt like a blink of an eye, you started showing signs of aging. Your skin developed new wrinkles and your vision worsened, but otherwise, you were still perfectly healthy. Nevertheless, the sight settled like a heavy blanket over Jing Yuan. It was a reminder that you were slowly but surely approaching the end of your life span. The realization weighed on his heart, turning his time with you bittersweet, but he resolved to make the most of your remaining time together.

After a few more decades, you developed health problems and were no longer as active as you used to be, so Jing Yuan paid for the best doctors on the Xianzhou to care for you, all with the hope of extending your life by just a few more years. Even one or two more would do.

Over the years, you took many couple photographs to capture the fun times but also to leave something for Jing Yuan to remember you by. He used to look upon them with fondness, but now as he browsed through the photos on his phone, his heart sank as he saw how you progressively aged with each new picture while he remained unchanged. Though he knew it was inevitable for your species, it still left a sour taste in his mouth.

A couple more decades passed by, and your figure changed even more. Your skin was wrinkled and your hair white, your vision was poor, and the aches and pains in your body prevented you from being active. Jing Yuan sometimes caught your melancholic gaze on him when you thought he wasn’t looking, and he knew his youthful appearance bothered you. You must have doubted whether he still loved you now that you lost your youthful beauty, but he did. No matter how much you changed, Jing Yuan’s love for you never waned, and he proved it to you by faithfully remaining by your side, showering you in compliments and affections the same way he did when he first fell in love with you.

Time marched on. Jing Yuan watched you slowly waste away in front of his eyes as you grew feeble with every passing year. Your time would come soon, and he would have to say goodbye to you. He was no stranger to goodbyes. He’s lost dear friends in the past, but the longing for his companions and the good times they shared together never quite left. He knew it would be the same with you because despite the short time you had been together, you had left a big impact on him. Capturing the heart of the Luofu General was no small feat, as he often told you with a playful smile. Rendering him practically kneeling at your bedside and grasping your hand with the fear of today being your last was no small feat either, though Jing Yuan never told you that part.

When your time was almost here, Jing Yuan spent all his free time at your bedside, desperately trying to get a few more moments with you. His laidback smile was ever present as he chatted with you and held your hand, but that mask faded when he felt your hand grow limp in his at long last. Though he was heartbroken to watch you go, he was glad that your death was a peaceful one, at least.

He did not cry for you. He had decades to prepare for your death, but your absence did leave a hole in his heart. He sorely missed the playful banter, cheerful laughter, and comfort you provided. Life returned to the same monotony it used to be prior to meeting you, but it felt incomplete without you. His house felt too silent, his bed was too big for him alone, and he still caught himself brewing an extra mug of tea out of habit.

Falling in love with a short-life species was not a wise decision, but despite the heartache Jing Yuan felt whenever he looked at photos of you, he knew he would make the mistake of loving you all over again if given the chance. It just hurt knowing he could no longer make new memories with you.

Maybe if he’s lucky, the mara won’t get him and he’ll get to keep these cherished memories of you and the High-Cloud Quintet until his last days. At least, he hopes such a small mercy can be granted to him.