EDIT: I’VE HAD THIS IN MY DRAFTS SINCE THE GOD DAMN EVIL ALBEDO EVENT LMAOAOAO
but fr the event just fueled these headcanons i had seeping in my brain, they’re so funny. aunty Eula and her lovely little nephew Bennett.
THIS IS STRICTLY PLATONIC!! JUST AN AUNT AND HER ADOPTED NEPHEW LMAO
My brother loves playing as Bennett and I love playing as Eula ever since i got her so uhh Eula as Bennett’s Guardian hcs HAHSBSJ
cw’s: Suicidal thoughts??? not what i was going for but it could be interpreted as such 😭, Mentions of oppression
• One of Bennett’s dads had been oppressed along with his family by the Lawrence clan, so it was only right he tell Bennett to be weary of the Spindrift Knight of Favonius
• Bennett’s a good boy so he listens to his dad ofc, but also keeps his heart open because Bennett’s too kind of a person istg
• He ran into Eula while buying supplies for his next adventure, the shop owner just would not sell Eula that bread!!
• “Goodness!! You must think i’m some kind of idiot to let my precious goods go to some..some Lawrence!!”
• Eula was not having the best day. Everything seemed to going wrong. She knew better than to let something like this get to her but everyone’s eyes were on her. She felt too vulnerable. She’s trying, she really is but she doesn’t know how much more she can take.
• Eula just put her mora back in her pouch, mumbled an apology and left with a sorrowful face. It only stung more when she saw the prideful look on the store owners face, knowing she won.
• Bennett couldn’t help but feel his heart pang with pain as he watched Eula leave. He knows he should be careful around her but he had to do something!!
• “Excuse me ma’am!! Do you have any breads left?” It was the least Bennett could do.
• “Oh, Bennett!! Of course dear! here you are!” The store owner was ever kind and gentle with Bennett.
• “Captain Eula!! Please wait!!!”
• Eula groaned internally, thinking it was another one of those rookie knights she was tasked with teaching. She turned around on her heel and came face to face with someone she didn’t expect.
• “Bennett? Whatever could you want, i’m a little busy right now.” She actually had a pretty free schedule today. But after everything, she just wanted to go into her quarters and hide underneath her blanket.
• “I uhh..saw what happened at that shop earlier..It wasn’t fair!! And I know how hard you work as a Knight of Favonius, let alone a captain, so I thought i’d get you that bread!! If you don’t want to accept it from someone like me that’s completely fine i understand 100%-“ Bennett rambles, Eula took note of that.
•”Thank you, Bennett. However, i’m not someone you can pity so easily. I will..I will ha-have venge..ance…” Eula couldn’t finish her sentence without her voice straining as she held back all these overwhelming emotions.
•How could some kid from the Adventurers Guild have a more generous mindset than a Knight Of Favonius???
•She felt like this should definitely be added to her list of be vengances but looking at Bennett’s concerned, scratched up little face made her heart crack and shatter.
•In order to not look as intimidating, she bent down a little to be face to face with Bennett. As if he was some kind of dog…
•”Captain Eula, I’m unlucky but i’m not blind! I see how everyone treats you and it’s just..so unfair!! I mean-i’ve never experienced it to this level but I sure do understand how you feel to an extent. Your family doesn’t dictate who you become because you’re your own person, so just be yourself!! Oh, by the way..I totally look up to you, hehe!”
•Eula wanted to sob. sob like she’s never cried before. But she had to remember that they’re still in public and she can’t just break down in front of this kid.
•Eula stared at him. Without knowledge, she let her guard down and a tear slipped down her cheek. She looked up, thinking it was raining.
•Quickly wiping her stray tear away, Eula lifted her hand and gently caressed the top of Bennett’s head.
•”I happen to admire you quite a bit as well, Bennett.”
•Honestly, who can resist Bennett???
•After that, Eula worked little by little to show a softer side of herself to the people of Mondstadt. eeeven if that softer side was still pretty vengeful…
•She also made sure to keep an eye on Bennett whenever she could, making sure to see him before he goes off on an adventure.
•It’s like a mom sending her kid to school 😭😭 She always makes sure to ask if he had food, medical aid, a sharpened Blade…
•But Bennett appreciates it so so much!! He couldn’t be more grateful to have someone send him off and wait for him to get back!!
•At some point, He accidentally called Eula “ma” and the way they both collapsed to the floor collectively ANSKSBSKSBSJ
