Sorry, I know i made a request already but this popped in my head earlier today and I wanted to send it before I go to sleep and forget it
Can I request headcanons for the Rangers? Where Azuria is having some kinda of party/festival/something with dancing and the princess takes time to get at least one dance with each of the Rangers?
YES I LOVE THIS
Also want to apologize for my long absence, and the fact it will take me longer to post stuff because I recently got a new job in a new place and am trying to adjust. Thanks for understanding!
Dancing with the Rangers Headcanons
F! Reader
Let me set the scene: night has fallen in the square of the capital of Azuria—music, lanterns, nobles, food stalls, and a dance. The princess quietly makes it her mission to get at least one dance with every Ranger.
Simon
Simon almost doesn't dance at all. He spends the first half of the evening lingering near walls or stands, pretending he's perfectly content with watching everyone else.
When you finally approach him with a smile and hold out your hand—he feels betrayed.
"You looked lonely over here, Simon. Come dance with me."
Simon is awkward at first—stiff shoulders, unsure of where to put his hands, and he keeps apologizing if he steps wrong.
But once he relaxes, he is surprisingly gentle.
Simon is the type to focus completely on you during a dance. It's as if the rest of the festival fades out. He notices everything—if your feet hurt, if your dress is irritating, if you're cold, if nobles have been annoying you.
Halfway through the night, he mutters, "You should be enjoying yourself too, you know. Everyone's been demanding your attention all night."
If someone tries to interrupt, he gives them a look that says absolutely not.
When the dance ends, he hesitates before letting go. Like he wants to ask for another but doesn't. He absolutely spends the rest of the night secretly watching to make sure nobody bothers you.
Gaul
Gaul absolutely already knows how to dance, but he keeps that secret to himself. He's attended formal events, learned proper noble etiquette, and the like.
You go up to ask him, and he immediately gives a playful sort of mock bow, saying, "It would be an honor, Princess."
Liar. He kind of wanted to hide in the crowd the whole evening. But while Gaul may be sassy on occasion with you, he isn't one to refuse his captain and his princess. So, he puts on his A game to make sure you have a nice time.
Out of all the Rangers, he's the smoothest dancer. Confident lead and perfect posture. He makes you feel safe the entire time.
If you're nervous or overwhelmed, he subtly guides you away from the more crowded areas. He compliments you in a respectful way, but still very Gaul: "You're covered in less dirt than usual—it's a radiant look on you."
And somehow—with him—it sounds so sincere that it leaves you flustered.
Gaul definitely notices every noble staring at you, and he gets a tiny bit territorial. He's the type to quietly ask if any of them have been bothering you.
If you joke about him sounding jealous, he nearly chokes and threatens to just leave you there on the dance floor all by your lonesome. It makes you giggle.
When the dance ends, he kisses your hand like it's the most natural thing in the world.
Kora
Kora acts like she's too bust, saying, "A dance? With me? Isn't there someone else you'd prefer?"
She's teasing of course. The second you insist, she gives in with an amused sigh.
Kora is surprisingly good at dancing. She's not formal-perfect like Gaul, but experienced. She is relaxed and confident.
She spends the entire dance trying to make you laugh because she understands how stressful things can be for you. Dry humor and playful teasing. Usually involves Simon.
"Careful, Highness. People start rumors if you and Simon keep sneaking off together."
Kora is also very protective of you. If she notices you've been overwhelmed by royal duties, she purposely sneaks you outside for air afterward.
Probably steals festival desserts for the two of you.
Definitely gives off the vibes of your mother, and Kora quietly gets emotional seeing you enjoying yourself as if she is feeling how Amara would feel.
At one point, she softly says, "Your mom loved festivals like this."
And then ruins the emotional moment by adding, "Though I think she danced worse than you."
Ogden
Poor Ogden
This man is not physically or emotionally prepared for dancing and was planning on just watching everyone else. You asking him to dance causes him to visibly short-circuit.
"M-Me? My lady, I don't think-"
Just dance with me."
At first, he is very stiff, kind of nervous, and unsure of where to put his feet. Eventually, he starts to get the hang of it. By the end of the night, he actually starts to have fun.
Like Kora, he tries to make you laugh because he understands your stressful life. And he does a good job at it.
Ogden gives you grandfather vibes—makes you feel safe while having fun at the same time.
He's shorter than you, so you end up twirling him around. Lots of laughter, all his earlier nerves fading completely.
By the end of the dance, he asks if you guys could do it again. But judging by his shaky legs, you ask for a rain check on that offer and instead insist on raiding the food stalls.
Thea
She is SO excited and been waiting all evening for this. The second she sees you are free:
"MY TURN!"
This is not graceful ballroom dancing. This is chaotic spinning. You both are laughing, nearly tripping, and accidentally abandon the proper dancing halfway through because she wants to freestyle.
At one point she absolutely grabs your hands and twirls you too fast. You spend most of the dance laughing.
She keeps complimenting your outfit every thirty seconds: "You look so pretty! Absolute princess perfection!"
At some point Thea gets distracted by festival snacks. The dance somehow turns into wandering stalls together.
If anyone comments that a princess shouldn't be fooling around so casually, Thea immediately puffs up and defends you. Sometimes she goes a little overboard and you have to drag her away from the sitatuation.
Ends the night by dramatically declaring, "Best dance partner EVER!"
I saw the nonnie-ask about Gaul earlier, and I was wondering what potential headcanons about him & Rey Dau Rider!reader you have?
All good if you're busy, or wanna play more first too!! I just reached the Ice locale. Then immediately went back to S-rank Rey Dau and get access to Boltreaver Astalos. I do love my lightning Dragons
Have a great day/afternoon/evening/night!!
Yess! I'm actually really liking Gaul, so this will be interesting to play around with! Also love Rey Dau XD Hope you like!
Gaul x Rey Dau Rider! Reader Headcanons
Considering the monsties he rides, Gaul is a big flying wyvern fan. He thinks your Rey Dau is extraordinary, but he has trouble expressing that to you. The most you get is a simple, "that's cool". On the inside, he's basically fanboying.
But as cold and distant as Gaul can seem, he's actually a very thoughtful guy. He just struggles with expressing more caring emotions—something he's trying to work on for you.
Murray and co. try to help him. If Gaul tries to say something remotely emotional or sappy, and he messes up, Murray or one of the others jumps in to save him. Ten out of ten wingmen right here.
Unfortunately, your Rey Dau and his Legia got into a bit of a tussle, which has now caused your electrifying wyvern to have a distaste for him. Guilty of association.
It's amusing to watch a grown man try to appease your lightning monstie as if it were your father he was trying to impress. And per its proud nature, your Rey Dau is stubborn.
However, Gaul is not one to give up. He does what he can to try and bond with your Rey Dau—without people watching mind you—he has a reputation to upkeep. That doesn't mean you don't catch him kissing up once or twice—or Murray exposes him.
It's hard for him to get close to you because your Rey Dau is so protective. Another reason he's trying to get on its good side.
Ogden spends a lot of time with you because he is fascinated by your Rey Dau, so he wants to observe it whenever possible. The two of you could talk about your monstie for hours, laughing and telling stories the whole time.
It makes Gaul sick.
He hates to admit that he's jealous of the old guy, but he is. You seem to enjoy being around Ogden more, your monstie likes the older man more, and the whole thing just makes him seethe.
He just wants to take that spicy Cass-o-something dish that Eleanor whipped up once—that nearly killed him mind you—and shove it in Ogden's face. But Gaul is a more composed adult than that.
Instead, he turns into an angry horticulturist. Angrily sprays his plants with water. Angrily plucks leaves off of overgrowing plants. Angrily uses too much strength to dig a hole for the seed. After about an hour or two of this, he calms down enough to reapproach the situation. You are unaware that he does this.
You challenge him to races all the time, something he begrudgingly accepts even though he secretly loves it. Gaul usually wins because his Legiana is so fast—finds himself smiling the whole time—but sometimes lets you win because he likes your smile more.
He caught feelings for you when he spied you sneaking snacks to your Rey Dau while constantly whispering how you "shouldn't be doing this". Gaul found it both absurd and adorable, and you haven't left his mind since.
You caught feelings for him when he helped your monstie after it was injured. His knowledge of herbs and poultices really shined through. But mostly, it was his surprising gentleness with your Rey Dau. It made you realize there was more to Gaul than meets the eye.
The two of you also train together all the time. Despite how busy he can be, he always makes himself available to train against you. Even if you have an advantage with your powerful Rey Dau.
after reading your simon as a father.... Gaul as a father to identical twins and he can obviously tell them apart even if you cant. (he already does so with his cats)
YES I LOVE THIS (I am doing one for Eleanor too, but when it came to who went first, I had to pick Gaul, he's my fave)❤️
Gaul as a Father Headcanons (General and to Identical Twins)
Gaul x F! Reader
Honestly, I can see him being the one bringing up the idea of children. It comes out of left field and catches you off guard. He probably randomly admits to it during a mission or something.
You find the subject matter endearing, but Gaul gets embarrassed. He's just trying to be more open about his feelings, and truth is, he wants a baby.
Overprotective to the max when you are pregnant. It's even worse if you still have an adventurous spirit and want to go out in the field. If Gaul won't come with you, then you'll have one of the other Rangers take his place. And then he's all like, "wait no, I'll do it". Works every time.
But he makes you tea and somehow knows all the herbs and medicine that make you feel more comfortable. Takes the best care of you even if he can be a little overbearing.
Afraid to touch you sometimes. Like, you'll snap in two if he gives you a hug.
Somehow appears super calm when you give birth. On the inside he may be freaking out, but outside he is the steady hand that you need during this difficult time. Composes himself really well, holds your hand, anything you ask of him.
Will shed a tear when he sees his child but always denies it if you bring it up.
With a baby, sometimes Gaul just watches them. Watching them breathe, their tiny movements, making sure they're okay. It's not necessarily paranoia, but just taking it all in. He'll be holding them—the baby so tiny compared to him—and he'll just be watching with a smile.
In the early beginnings, when the child was just a few weeks old, Gaul was more of a mess. He was supportive—getting up with you and staying up, helping where he can, but he was clueless. Was the definition of, "I fed them. I changed them. But they won't go back to sleep. Do I just hang out with them?"
Thankfully, he adapted very quickly and was soon more confident in his role as a dad.
His arms become the safest place possible for any of his children. Is the type where the baby would be crying—place them in Gaul's arms, and they immediately settle. He doesn't fidget, panic, or anything like that.
Gaul doesn't baby-talk much, but he does talk to them. In a soft and low quiet voice. He sounds serious; like he's talking to another adult, but the softness in his voice is a lot more endearing.
Once he adapts, he helps at night a lot more. Doesn't complain, no dramatics. If the baby cries, he's up immediately and checks what's wrong. And then walks slowly with them until they settle. Sometimes you find him asleep sitting in a chair with a baby against his chest.
When his children are in the toddler stage, Gaul's reality becomes "they climb on him like a jungle gym". Gaul doesn't encourage the chaos, but somehow it happens anyway. A child in his lap, perhaps another trying to climb on his shoulder. And he just sits there and takes it—doesn't stop them unless it becomes unsafe.
He's the type of father who teaches through observation. Gaul doesn't over explain things. He shows how to hold something properly, how to move carefully, how to pay attention, or how to combine something. He'll have his children watch as he demonstrates. And the kids copy him. It's adorable to see him doing something and then his children being his little shadows.
Gaul will raise his voice if need be if his child does something wrong and almost gets hurt. Not because he's actually angry, but because the worry he feels from the incident makes him stressed. Normally, a stern look and a frown is enough to make any of his children listen to him.
His parenting style overall is quietly observant. He doesn't hover or intervene unnecessarily. But Gaul is always watching, listening, and noticing patterns. He knows before you or any of his children say anything. Quieter than usual? He notices. Seems hurt? He notices. Nothing gets past Gaul.
He's structured but not harsh. Gaul values routine, discipline, and awareness. But he's not strict in a cold way. He sets expectations, saying things like, "You're capable of doing this properly. So do it properly." And, as mentioned, he only yells because he was very worried about something. Normally, no big overreaction but rather calm accountability.
He's noy overly cuddly in public but at home is a different story. He'll let his children lean against him, quietly pull them close if they are upset, ruffle their hair, and give hugs.
Toddlers are obsessed with the Felynes. Murray and co. become living stuffed animals and toys. Gaul monitors the situation constantly making sure tails aren't pulled and boundaries are respected. But he lets them interact—and the Furtive Five have to oblige. However, Murray and the others trust the children simply because Gaul is there. Doesn't mean they don't complain over pulled tails now and again.
He's not high-energy playful but he does engage in his own way. If his kid hands him a toy, he'll kind of study it because he isn't quite sure what to do at this stage. But he'll play along if his child continues to engage with him.
You once left him alone with the toddler—not worried one bit—Gaul simply looking over paperwork while promising to keep one eye on the kid. When you came back later, you found his spot at the table empty, and it seemed no work was done. Upon following the sound of a child laughing, you saw that Gaul was laying in the kid's room on his side, stacking up some wooden blocks while your child was squealing in delight. One hand clutching their father's hair while the other was ready to push over the small tower. Apparently even Gaul couldn't resist playing this game with the small child; and it seems he's done so for a while. When you entered the room, your child was so happy to see you, they raised their arms in the universal toddler 'up' signal. But in doing so, they yanked on Gaul's hair causing him to fall flat on his back and make eye contact with you. His flustered expression only got worse as you laughed.
Gaul is a very protective person in general when it comes to those he cares about. With a child, it only gets worse. Not in an overbearing way, but rather he seems to be ten steps ahead if something goes wrong. A toddler stumbles? He's already there before they hit the ground. It seems to be instinctual. And Gaul never panics. Just checks them over to make sure their fine before placing them back on their feet. If something actually threatens his children, any calm or stoic demeanor he has is gone and replaced by immediate action.
He gives quiet comfort. Not overwhelming with cuddles and kisses and such. Least not in public too often. He picks them up, holds them close, and lets them calm down if they're wailing over something. He's not the type to repeat, "you're okay, you're okay" endlessly. Gaul just simply handles it with presence alone.
You normally handle evenings since he sometimes comes back late from doing other side missions. But when he can do bedtimes, he does. Gaul will adjust blankets at night, remember tiny details, and stay within earshot if he's still doing things around the house. Sometimes he does a story, but normally that part is where you take over.
One of his favorite things is, when he comes back on Legia, you and his child are there to greet him. Gaul will hop of his monstie, get down on one knee, and allow the kid to run into his arms for a hug. When he was a young boy, he remembers doing the same to his father.
Will place his child on Legia's saddle and walk them around. He's a little paranoid to actually take flight with them until they are a little older. But will definitely give little monstie rides around the Ranger HQ yard.
Almost always—when walking around town with you or just him—he'll place his kid on his shoulders. They love being able to see the world from so high up. Also gives fun piggyback rides—but only shows that more playful side of himself around you.
Ogden tried to give him parenting advice, and it ended in a little squabble. Gaul really didn't need his help—and was still questioning how good of advice it could really be.
Sometimes the children come hang out at Ranger HQ. Thea loves to play with any children Gaul has when their young. And Gaul actually appreciates Thea using her boundless energy to get some chaotic energy out of his kids before they come home.
Is not a fan of dealing with sick children—but who is? He would rather you take care of it because, truthfully, he'll just worry. Gaul really doesn't like seeing his children sick or hurt. The best he can do is make some medicine, but he just hates feeling useless. He stays close though and doesn't leave.
With you, having children is a shared responsibility. Gaul doesn't take over, undermine you, or anything like that. He'll back your decisions, step in when needed, and adjust things based on your input. He also admires you in this motherly role, even if he doesn't say it often.
If you read my Dad!Simon Heacanons, I mentioned Simon trying to be intimidating and failing to do so to boys if he had a daughter. Gaul is the same way, but he IS intimidating. Tall, strong, has a stare that could kill—and he would use it on any boy that gets close to any of his little girls that he has.
I want to believe that if he had a son, Gaul would name him Lucas.
The shock he would have if it's twins, especially if neither one of you suspected him, might make him pass out. Gaul likes to be prepared and have order to things. That would catch him off guard. But by the next day, he would somehow magically have a pair of everything; one for each baby. The Furtive Five probably help him.
When they are born—twin girls or twin boys would make this extremely difficult—both of you struggle to tell them apart. However, as they grow, Gaul somehow gets better at it than you.
He can tell them apart instantly—no hesitation, no confusion, no guessing. Even when the identical twins are dressed the same, acting the same, or trying to trick people, he just looks at them and calmly says, "You're not fooling me".
And when someone—even you sometimes—asks how he can tell, he doesn't give some dramatic explanation. Gaul would say that their posture is different, the way they look at things isn't the same, one likes this while the other likes that, etc.
Murray and the rest of the Furtive Five have greatly prepared him for this. With his Felynes, Gaul already knows their differences down to scent, little changes in looks or personality, he knows how to handle each one and doesn't treat them as interchangeable. It's the same with his twins—he never lumps them together.
They are two completely separate individuals—he has different expectations based on personality, different ways of speaking to each child, and remembers small preferences effortlessly. One child might be more cautious while the other is more impulsive. Gaul adapts to both.
Gaul excels at individualized care. He doesn't compare them, favor one over the other, or expect them to be the same. Instead, he reinforces their individuality. His twins don't need to match each other. They are different and that is fine.
He has little to no patience for any twin shenanigans. If they try to trick him and swap places, his response is immediate. They are never getting away with it.
If the twins argue, he doesn't pick sides. Gaul breaks it done to what happened, why it happened, and what they should've done instead, saying something like, "You both handled that poorly. Fix it." He makes it fair and balanced while also teaching accountability.
For sure would rest around with a twin in each arm, especially when they are babies. He was probably like a big pillow to them.
Would probably still walk around with a twin toddler in each arm—maybe even playfully swinging them around a bit, they're laughter being music to his ears.
He is acutely aware of what each individual twin prefers. This one like this toy, this one only falls asleep if you do this, and so forth. Gaul is observant to a very high degree.
