The Quintessence of Us
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A strange meeting in the morning and the promise of a cup of tea - but events bring them together in a much different way, under the crimson sky of the late afternoon. The quintessence of their love and bond - that shows when they both believe it's time to part ways early. The sea of Neuvillette's heart and soul, that is to be left behind in solitude... Then, resolve.
His heart and soul were a sea: it could hold much water, and bear the wild, rippling waves that events and humanity left in it… over, and over, and over again.
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But sometimes, the sea just wasn’t big enough to hold everything inside.
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All his attention on Wriothesley, on the most trustworthy voice he can manage, he tells a promise under the rainy night sky:“I will do what I can.”
A relieved sigh falls from Wriothesley’s lips and as if his condition would catch up upon him, he just nods, then falls into the realm of unconsciousness. As if Neuvillette’s word is enough, and he can continue as he promised, and rest.
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The denouement of Neuvillette is within his heart – it’s the blossoming wistfulness that has taken root inside, in the form of love.Series
- Part 1 of The Quintessence of Us
- Part 30 of Wriolette
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the love between us (and what if we dare to say it) by yllirya
Fandoms: 原神 | Genshin Impact (Video Game)
14 Oct 2023
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Wriothesley almost died yesterday even though Neuvillette took a hit for him - he is the Dragon Sovereign of Water with superior healing abilities. An intel mission had gone wrong... but in the end, the abducted children are safe now - thanks to Wriothesley's efforts, then to Neuvillette and their friends.
Only a day ago, they held each other's hand while they thought it was time to part ways way too early. Wriothesley asked Neuvillette to take care of himself which felt like care and curse. Mortality and immortality are something they cannot solve - not now, nor in the future. Neuvillette hasn't slept in nearly two days, even his Sovereign reserves being around their ends... But after all that went down, now, as Wriothesley is finally awake, they talk.
The denouement of Neuvillette is within his heart – it’s the blossoming wistfulness that has taken root inside, in the form of love.
Despite the grievous thought of losing Wriothesley one day, suddenly, Neuvillette understands – and he also dares to confess. Genuinely, he admits – to Wriothesley and himself:
“Allowing myself to love you and accepting your love is the best thing that has happened to me.”
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- Part 2 of The Quintessence of Us
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The unconditional love of Neuvillette floods through Wriothesley, washing over his soul and soothing it, turning it into his epiphany – because no matter what, he is enough for Neuvillette.
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Showing physical weakness and accepting that he cannot avoid being seen, that he’s vulnerable… This is one of the hardest things that Wriothesley has ever done.“It is okay to not be okay. I won’t think any less of you for this, you know that, right?”
As if Neuvillette would hear his thoughts, he speaks while he holds him still, tender arms pulling him closer, light fingers caressing his bare skin. He nudges Wriothesley to lean into his shoulder with his full weight, as if he would say, I am here.
Wriothesley almost died yesterday - and now he is the caged prisoner of his body, incapable and helpless like he hasn't been in a long time. To see and to be seen – it’s also a form of love between them. Neuvillette cares and helps, if Wriothesley lets him.
- or, the introspective fic no one asked for about what it means to be vulnerable and powerless for a man who made himself to be the protector of the innocents, his body a tool of his ideals
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- Part 3 of The Quintessence of Us
- Part 31 of Wriolette