dkckc I gotta say I love what you wrote for zena (zena my beloved). But … could you perhaps do romantic zena x (female) reader - except this time, the reader is ALSO an arbiter ?
Of course! Here it is, just how you asked. Also, the reader is written with the idea of being female in my mind, but just because of how vague my writing style is, for anyone out there who isn’t female you can probably still enjoy it!
Zena x Arbiter Reader Headcanons:
Being an arbiter is a luxury you can be sure Zena will take advantage of. The two of you are practically able to go anywhere at any time, should you not have work, and get what you want. Money is not an issue, nor is danger, you two truly can experience all the city has to offer.
Lavish date nights? Of course, it only makes sense that the two of you would enjoy time together in a setting that seems like a dream to others. Gourmet dishes, some served with food that the people of the city haven’t even touched, are at your hands.
The Head has access to singularities that people aren’t even aware of, stored away within the well protected layers of walls. Perhaps they once belonged to a company that had fallen, or they were confiscated, either way as an arbiter they are really just at your hands.
When I mentioned food that hasn't been tasted by the citizens of the city, I meant it. There’s an old singularity in fact, sourced from an old fallen wing, which was intended to produce an absolutely mouth-watering type of fruit. ‘Ambrosia’ was what it was called, taking after the food of gods. Sadly the people of the city can’t enjoy it, but you still can.
As much as she loves pampering you, Zena also loves peering into the forbidden. It makes it much easier that the two of you share a role and status, thus the both of you can explore the hidden materials and items the Head holds. Of course not all of it is available to you, but much of your time spent will be looking through classified documents and equipment. Who doesn’t love looking at stuff you’re not supposed to? Well, you two can, but other people can’t. You can expect an adventure like this on date nights where the usual activities feel a little stale.
There are few times that two arbiters are ever needed in a situation, instead they’re usually accompanied by a claw and eye. With this knowledge it’s fairly likely the two of you don’t go on missions together very often. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing though! It gives you something to talk about by the end of it.
Don’t worry about conversations being hard to make, or difficulty in finding a subject because she talks quite a lot herself. It’s very easy for her to go on about her personal ramblings, but she’s equally skilled in asking you questions. After all, she may come off as a little arrogant to people, but she’s charismatic nonetheless.
Something a bit entertaining and hypocritical though is that despite her own long speeches, she gets annoyed when people talk and drone on for too long. Of course it’s different when it comes to you, because she actually cares about what you say and is interested in you, but for certain meetings.. Well even arbiters will zone out occasionally.
You can ensure that the two of you will have a lot of variety in your schedule because Zena gets bored quite easily. There just isn’t that sort of thrill when something has been done for the 34th time, and she’s actively looking for new things to drag the two of you into.
While it’s always fun to walk around in public donning the attire of an arbiter and watching the expressions of the people you pass by, she also loves going ‘undercover’ with you in the city. Yeah, it’s fun for her when people are scared of her, but it can also get a bit tiring.
It’s also an excuse to drag you out shopping for outfits! While she’s not one who particularly cares about clothes, in all honesty she just loves spending money and getting stuff.
The stores you visit really depend on where you’re planning to venture out. In the Nest? Well it makes sense for the two of you to pick your disguises from the clothing created there. The backstreets? Well, you’re certainly giving some shopkeeper a surprise.
The atmosphere will heavily change in an area when members of the Head are there, so by being in a form of disguise you get to see what goes on through an unfiltered lens.
The idea of being an arbiter is already associated with looking over individuals, so this is truly no different from your regular activities. However, instead of getting info through screens and written words, you get to actually be there to experience it!
The amount of action that happens really depends on where you decide to set up. A relatively calm street of a nest? Well, you can expect just that. Things tend to get more exciting in the backstreet, especially when it comes to disputes between offices and syndicates.
Speaking of syndicates, there are times that Zena has tried to sneak you into meetings as well as events of various groups. It serves as a bit more of a challenge, as you have to fabricate an identity as well as be wary of others' suspicions.
Given that you enjoy this too, and perhaps are a bit more adventurous yourself, there may be friendly competitions between the two of you to see who can sneak into the most events. Someone says you’re not supposed to be there? Oh, you’re just filling in for another person. Hopefully you’re good at making excuses.
When you return back home you can expect quite a bit of affection. Later in the day she starts slowly getting tired, but more clingy. She doesn’t say anything verbally, but you will know because she starts walking up to you and grabbing your arms and pulling you closer.
I have no clue what an arbiter’s abode would look like besides luxurious, but I tend to think she’d favor a room that’s very high into the sky with large windows observing the city all around. Basically, a penthouse. Watching the lights of the people below help lull her to sleep.
She’ll pull you into bed alongside her as the two of you gaze out the windows. She’ll start to wind down by now, speaking in shorter words compared to her usual long sentences, and pointing out little objects she sees. Perhaps there’s a new office sign you haven't seen before, or just some interesting pedestrians. No matter how much you look, there always seems to be more to discover.
She doesn’t really fall asleep very quickly, chances are that unless you’re the same way you’ll be to bed hours before she is. Tea, reading before bed, perhaps even taking baths are all steps she takes to attempt to get to sleep faster. Still, it helps to see your relaxed form resting besides her.