#Rook x Lucanis

[saintastrophel]

Anyone notice in the kitchen scene that whenever the camera cuts to Lucanis, he's looking either at Rook or at the fire. Spite rushes to his side, demanding to be heard, but Lucanis swiftly turns his head in an attempt to not even look at him. I wonder if throughout the scene, Spite had been trying to get his attention the entire time, appearing in his line of sight wherever it was pointed.

Then, Lucanis says talking doesn't work on Spite, but clearly, it does. He listened to Lucanis and accepted their deal in the Ossuary. Spite is a yapper. He loves to talk. Petty little comments of pain are his specialty. "He doesn't want to hurt you. How rare. Everyone else does!"

He sees he's losing his chance to talk someone else other than Lucanis about their deal. "I want to talk to Rook!" Ignored. Upset and spiteful, he breaks Lucanis' nose.

Because talking doesn't work for Lucanis. This man would rather attempt to stab a cloud than utter a word about what's going on inside.

But that's not getting the reaction he wanted. Lucanis is used to tanking pain. So they're getting NOWHERE together. Lucanis' mind is so locked down, he doesn't realize he never fulfilled his part of the contract with Spite and that's why Spite throws his tantrums.

Idk I just am fascinated with that scene because it communicates so much of their dynamic. I love them.

[xenogaby]

Viago and Teia are def planning Rook and Lucanis' marriage and Spite loves Rook in his own way.

I love them 😩

Thank you to Mary Kirby for feeding us!

[eisvogel-art]

Grumpy and jealous Lucanis ♡

Lucanis be like: "I'll kill for you. Please, tell me to kill for you."

[rookandroll]

ROOKANIS NATION !

Did y’all know that Spite, Lucanis and Solas have banter? Banter in which Spite is very protective of Rook? No? Here you go (start at 00:20):

[crowinkwriting]

Something New.

[I did not know how to end this. I just had an idea and ran with it. Spite processing the fact there is a new baby and being very confused about it.]

“What is it?”

“A baby.” Rook mutters, her sleepiness clear from her voice. She watched from their shared bed as Lucanis, or really Spite, looked into the crib at the small new life that laid in it.

“What do you do with it?” “Take care of it.”

“Why?”

“Cause that’s what you do with babies.” She says, her half sleeping state not leading to very satisfactory answers for the spirit. “Come back to bed.” He doesn’t move though, simply watching the infant sleep. For once the baby had been quiet, sleeping and peaceful. Spite didn’t get it. It was loud, helpless, and would take up all of Rook’s time.

Yet for some reason Lucanis was so fond of it. He and Rook had been so happy when it was born, but Spite didn’t seem to understand. Especially after it had put Rook through so much pain, still she loved it so much.

“Spite.” Rook said, breaking him from his thoughts. The demon turned to face her, she was still laying down and watching him. Not particularly annoyed with him, just tired.

“If you’re gonna wander, don't wake the baby.” She muttered. “He’s gonna wake himself up in a few hours. I’d like to get a little bit of sleep.”

“Why do you want it?” Spite asks, a hint of annoyance seeming into his tone.

Rook is quiet for a moment, thinking of what to say. She had never really thought about her and Lucanis would go about explaining this to Spite. They’d mainly been hoping he wouldn’t react negatively to the baby, not how they’d talk to him about it.

“It’s just… something people want sometimes.” Rook says, not sure that explanation is good enough.

“It is very loud and helpless.” Spite complains.

Rook smiles at that. She wasn’t sure why but it seemed cute how irked Spite was about the new baby. “I know.” Rook says. “Yet you want it.” Spite states.

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“Because me and Lucanis wanted to start a family.” “Why?” “It’s what people do.”

Before Spite could ask something else Rook interrupts him. “Just come back to bed. You can talk about everything with Lucanis in the morning.” She suggests.

Spite hesitated, glancing one last time at the sleeping infant. Eventually though the demon walked back over to the bed and settled in beside Rook. Still he seemed annoyed.

Rook just closes her eyes, fading back into sleep for the little time she can.

Part 2: Here

[night-springs]

↳ “I get it now. As bad as the Ossuary was for you, it was better than the alternative.” "What alternative?"

[mynoodlesdoodles]

Get this man a pillow, he needs to sleep.

But also, bonus:

[kabsey]

rook/lucanis dessert scene rewrite

for a romance lock-in scene, this one was lacking to me. here's a quick draft of how i would have done it.

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Rook walks into the kitchen to find Lucanis cooking something. His back is to them, and he does not turn as they enter.

ROOK Something smells good.

LUCANIS (visibly startles) Rook! (glances behind him, then turns back, looking slightly disappointed) I... had hoped to finish this before you found me.

ROOK Planning to poison someone?

LUCANIS For that, I would have made soup. No, this is a dessert. For you.

ROOK Me?

LUCANIS To thank you for everything you have done. And to... apologize. The last time we spoke privately...

ROOK You mean the time we almost kissed and you ran away?

LUCANIS (smiles ruefully) Yes, that time. Spite was still angry with me then. He said things to hurt me.

ROOK Like?

LUCANIS Like that you could never care for someone like me.

ROOK Spite doesn't know my feelings.

LUCANIS He knows mine. My insecurities, my doubts... my desires. (moves closer to Rook) I can craft a death down to the smallest detail, but I don't know how to build a life. I might be terrible at it.

ROOK Or you might surprise yourself. You've certainly surprised me.

LUCANIS In a good way?

ROOK A very good way.

LUCANIS (moves closer until he stands just before Rook, their eyes locked) If you say you want this, then I will step right over the edge for you. With you. Gladly.

ROOK I want this. I want you.

They reach for each other and share a kiss full of promise... until Rook pulls back suddenly.

ROOK Is something burning?

LUCANIS Mierda! He rushes back to the stove as Rook laughs.

END SCENE

[starrose17]

Rook and Lucanis just having a quick catch up talk as Rook does with everyone, and Spites in his ear whispering the most carnal filthy ideas into his brain and Lucanis having to keep a straight face.

[draoithe]

Just don't leave. Never.

[awesomenightfall]

Lucanis: (finally opening up and being vulnerable, naked in bed) Would you talk to me? Your voice is a comfort.

My Rook, a troll: (pulls out a Second Edition copy of Swords & Shields) So glad you asked.

[saintastrophel]

Lucanis watching Rook from across the lighthouse yard internally writhing in yearning but entirely blank faced.

[eisvogel-art]

I always felt it was clear that Lucanis would never set foot in Rook’s room, as the view from the window reminded him too much of his involuntary stay in the ossuary. But after three long weeks, when Rook—whom Lucanis believed lost—finally returns, he dares to enter their room for the first time and even promises to stay. This makes the moment even more special to me, as it shows that Rook means more to Lucanis than his past torments and fears.

[100jewels-between-teeth]

[papagrazza]

Watched Challengers finally, did nothing to satiate my unquenchable thirst for Lucanis x Neve x Rook.

Boobies out under the cut ⬇️

[xenogaby]

Rook and Lucanis being the bridge between House De Riva and House Dellamorte 🥹