#nirial

[itachi86]

so rereading Fragile Eternity and was thinking about this post i saw where this person was like “i think niall and irial are gay for each other”

like does anyone not think that?cuz if so, they obv haven’t read FE or the short story that’s in the paperback;niall and irial freaking kiss on the mouth in stopping time and sorcha literally says irial’s been IN LOVE with niall for centuries. just saying.

[itachi86]

“Maybe next time I’ll do better.” Irial regretted the words as soon as they were out, but he wasn’t going to admit that. Admitting that he hoped to do this again, that he’d settle for abuse at Niall’s hand if that was what he needed to do to be nearer Niall, was the sort of thing liable to send Niall further away."

-Old Habits:a Wicked Lovely story

[itachi86]

"Even as his emotions flickered frantically, Niall spoke very calmly. “If she had wanted to, she could’ve killed you.”

“True.”

Several more moments of delicious emotional flux passed before Niall said, “You can’t tell me you’re going to be my advisor, and then get killed. A good advisor advises. He communicates. He doesn’t do idiotic things that can result in infuriating the High Queen.”

Innocently, Irial asked, “Does he do idiotic things to infuriate the Dark King?”

“You are far more trouble than you’re wor—” Niall’s words halted as he tried to speak that which was neither true nor his true opinion. He scowled and said, “Don’t be an ass, Iri.”

“Some things are impossible to order, my king.” Irial grinned. “Would you like me to apologize?”

-Old Habits: a Wicked Lovely story

[itachi86]

"[Irial] pressed his fingers against the veil that divided the two worlds. The material twisted around his hands, holding him for a moment. It had always done so before, recognizing him as its own. The fact that it still did so comforted him. He was no longer Dark King, but in actions, he functioned as if he still retained a share of the mantle. Like a consort. He smiled to himself at the thought of telling Niall that he’d opted to fill the role of Dark Court consort.

Actually . . .

Telling Niall such a thing was sure to set off an entertaining argument."

-Old Habits:a Wicked Lovely story

[itachi86]

“My very own Sleeping Beauty.” Irial leaned down and pressed his lips to Niall’s, sending shadows along his very breath, healing him as sunlight couldn’t. Because as much as Niall thought he was a part of the Summer Court, he had long ago been declared heir to the Dark. Unless Irial rescinded that, Niall would always remain tied to him. And Irial, for all of his many flaws, did not love in half-measures. He kissed the sleeping faery, sending health into his body."

-Cold Iron Heart

[itachi86]

i love irial and niall sm

[winterskywrites]

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The third time Niall took a blow for Irial, Irial decided they needed to talk about it.

[daughterofpagesandglitter]

YA Lit Meme • 4/8 OTPs

Niall & Irial

Irial shrugged. “Some people like grand gestures.” “I noticed the small ones too,” Niall admitted. Without letting himself think on it too much, Irial leaned in and brushed his lips over Niall’s. It was no more than a feather touch, but he felt both of their hearts race.