Capitano x angel!reader Imagine
The Captain for already a long time was an isolated person. Events that took place in Khaenri'ah scarred him deeply for a lifetime. His head was always combusting with past memories or souls that he had to carry. He thought that it would always be like this until you appeared in his dim existence.
You, goddamn you, were brought by Columbina to the Tsaritsa's Palace. The Dove woman explained that you served as her apprentice, sharing a similar lineage and in correlation, carrying familiar characteristics. Small crown-like wings adorning your head like a halo. Coming in pairs, there was also a much bigger set right on your back.
There was also another trait of yours. The one that caught his attention the most and led him down this spiral. Capitano wasn't crude, he already appreciated your teacher's singing, listening to her little concerts or humming from time to time. Even at Signora's funeral, it somehow let everyone take their edge off.
Though, no matter how exquisite, her songs could never heal whatever stirred inside of him. His body managed to change rapidly. All because of the weight of lives he had to carry with himself. His head is a constant mess, never allowed to rest. Or so he thought.
He remembers it like it had happened yesterday. One day he was traversing through corridors of the castle as usual. In his hands there were a few scrolls with orders for the generals, which he was supposed to review, accept and hand over. Everything would have gone on like any other day until he noticed that Columbina's hall had a door creaked open. Immediately stopping in his tracks, papers nearly falling out of his hands as he listened in.
Your voice, literally, angelic-like. The more he listened, the harder it was to pull away. His constantly tensed-up shoulders slowly relaxing. Cries invading his mind turned to soft hums and gentle vibrations.
Capitano couldn't help but take a peek. As if already conspired in his mind, he found you sitting on a divan, chirping your alluring tones. You were having lessons with your mentor. Training your voice to accent and go along with hers.
The only reason he turned away that time was because at some point Damselette, without alarming you, took notice of his presence. Causing him to shoo away like a teenager caught in a compromising action.
After that, this man was never the same again. He started noticing small details about your presence. How you were still stressed out with working for Fatui, at some point it caused you to leave around more feathers than usual. Which he might or might not have pocketed.
That also brought him some worry, though. He started leaving by his soldiers some oils or similar gifts to you. Hoping it would make you feel more welcome and fix the condition of your charming quills. Also, you were already a balm for his soul, you deserved exactly the same.
Another thing that had changed is he took notice of your schedule and Columbina's. Especially times when she wasn't attached to you by the hip.
As he had hoped for, even in your free time you had the tendency to sing your heart out. Once he even caught it when a bunch of Seelies gathered around you to just listen to your tune. You looked like a princess then, oh how he wished he was one of those glowing creatures.
All your training had to come to an end at some point, the Moon Maiden needed to go back to her place of rule. She didn't want you to be at risk by following her, which was a blessing to the man.
Captain, obviously, quickly volunteered to take care of you and so he did. Now just him and his little sparrow. Right by his side, where they won't share their talent with others, won't hurt their feathers or won't leave him..