#(only tagging those because the premise. leaps off of one of the bigger twists)

[didsomeonesayventus]

kicks feet and daydreams of blorbos under stress and big dramatic rescues and unecessary drama or katie rambles the loose summary of latest engage fic idea under the cut because im not writing this any time soon

Alear makes motions to amend + correct the divine teachings to include more of his actual opinion + also the proper story of his heritage out of a desire to be transparent.

Several People Did Not Like That and set in motion concerns of Alear's legitimacy as Divine Dragon King of Lythos because HEY it's. Kind Of Concerning That We've Been Worshipping a Fell Dragon, Actually

Alear and Alcryst try to placate such concerns without making any exceptionally hard moves because yeah okay you can be a bit butthurt that he was born fell I GUESS but does that change anything

They're trying to be delicate and accommodating and not like. Look like they have anything up their sleeve or like tyrants. It unfortunately cedes a bit of power to this dissenting group by treating them with even footing as still part of the church.

Ultimately things get tense enough that Alcryst submits himself to this dissenting party's custody for interrogation on behalf of Alear's character and legitimacy in an attempt to keep things from becoming too rough of a power struggle

The idea being displaying they don't have any malicious intent in mind and have nothing to hide

At first it's pretty chill, if annoying to be separated, and Alcryst manages the basics well ha ha its almost like you guys are jealous of my faith in him aren't you >:3

Alear, meanwhile, is bolstering his knowledge of the faith with Vander and Pandreo when available.

They're both scrambling to make sure they both have good resources to bite back with and Establish I Know Church Thing Leave Me Alone because these people! Man. Pandreo is especially used to it at least so he’s well prepped with “quote this” and “quote that” for snappy responses

Alear visits Alcryst at night to spare too many people noticing because god dammit that's his partner he misses him!!

Alcryst knows its a bad idea and tries to convince Alear it looks suspicious but Alear uh! Doesn't care he'll just be careful.

Inquisitors try the "he's using you it's not love it's manipulation" tactic and it almost works because it plays to Alcryst's deep seated insecurities but then they fuck up and make a horrendously OOC argument. Alear would never!

Alear might fuck up a bit one visit and can't keep his hands off Alcryst one night because he loves him he's so miserable and tired please let him do something to help support him. Alcryst doesn't protest much because he IS Miserable and Exhausted, thank you honey, but it makes for a very distracted brain come morning. Oops would be a shame if he slipped up.

Things gradually get worse and Alcryst tries to keep his head up and convince Alear the news is Fine but Pandreo's consultations don't sugarcoat that they're probably gearing for condemnation.

Like. dude they might fucking kill you over this. Like pull the full Fell Influence Bullshit and Everything.

BUT! If Alear can get support from the presence of all four leaders of Elyos! then they can invoke a clause that, through such harmonious accord, his legitimacy is maintained and then he can forgive you or whatever and things will be fine.

(convenient then he's besties with them all huh!)

So Alcryst convinces Alear to go gather everyone and bring them back for a formal council to get undeniable proof that they're vouching for him.

Alear doesn't like this.

Trust the plan, love. Alcryst will be fine and things can coast long enough for everyone to come by.

Alear reluctantly leaves, creating a large enough vacuum between his absence, Alcryst's questioning, and lack of Clear Higher-Ups to allow the dissenting inquisitors to play hardball

They rule Alcryst heretical enough to be put to death! SPLENDID

Pandreo vc you guys can't fucking do that-

(something something outnumbered overruled)

Alcryst sweating heavily because Alear won't be back for a few days.

Pandreo wiggles out some time something something dying rites and chance at redemption _in line with the faith right guys_. Might pull a penelope and find a way to make his work "perpetual" as long as needed to buy time.

BUT can't prolong the inevitable and well Alcryst any last words

(polite, stone cold, diplomatic speech) Fuck all of you.

AND WHAT'S THIS?!? ALEAR WITH THE DRAGON CLAWS

(we can have dragon alear as a treat)

Swoops in cuts the ropes pulls Alcryst away from the smoke and fire. so noble. so heroic. swoons.

babe are you okay?

brief little whimper nod of shock

Alear proceeds to CHEW THE FUCK OUT OF EVERYONE INVOLVED

Alcryst's knees give out at some point because fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck he almost died HE ALMOST DIED?!

He's in sopping wet cat mode + in shock and clinging to Alear

Alear meanwhile is done playing nice and everyone involved is excommunicated from the church + exiled from Lythos get out of my church get out of my country Fuck. Off. Mic drop.

Kneels down and wraps his cape around alcryst's shoulders. it's ok. they won't do anything else to you. he was so fucking scared when he got wind of the announcement. 

He’d like just touched ground from the ferry when he heard and went flying back.

I love you.

I know.

The matter gets settled and the older royals arrive to invoke the clause anyways to be double sure because FUCK this is not happening again Divine Dragon willing

Diamant probably takes a moment to tear into Alear for putting his brother in danger like that friend or not that’s his BROTHER WHAT ARE YOU-

Alcryst quietly interjects it was his idea.

Diamant sighs. fine. Bear hug dont be so stupid next time do you understand.

yeah. yeah.........

but yayyy only mildly traumatized!!!