#crazy-ache: acotar secret santa

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The room abruptly went silent. Jurian and Vassa nervously looked over at Lucien, whose fists were clenched as he shook with unmistakable rage. He had an astonishing control over his temper, but even he was bound to snap when this thoroughly tested.

Ironically, Elain was the calmest person in the room as she coolly looked over their newest guest. All the pain of the last year ebbed away, replaced by a cold, clear calm. She knew what she needed to do. She took a step forward, her fingertips brushing over Lucien’s wrist. It was only a slight touch, but it was enough; it was soothing and sent a message: that Elain would handle this situation herself.

Elain is about to unleash her feminine rage 😈

SANTAAAAA

Elain is about to kick Graysen’s ass into the continent, isn’t she?

This is so, SO good!! Every time Lucien struggles to restrain himself and his mate gives him immediate soothing with just a touch— I need it injected directly into my veins 😩😩 And Elain being so calm and collected but filled with feminine rage…it’s so perfect for her. You go girl.

You are so talented and feeding me! I really can’t wait for the whole story!

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OH okay one) ANGST I love it and two) what does ACOSAT stand for!?

A Court of Sunlight and…Time? Travel? Temptation? Truth?

I’m not even positive on the S but you have me hooked and eager 😩

Also I am patting you on the back because five chapters is really impressive!!!! ♥️

“I am forever doomed by my worst mistake”

Ch 5, A.C.O.S.A.T for @crazy-ache

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Have you ever played an instrument/wanted to learn one?

What is the weirdest food combo you like?

Silly headcanons for Elain and Lucien?

Hi hi Santa!

Have you ever played an instrument/wanted to learn one? I played the piano for six years but didn't retain my skills into adulthood WOMP. I did love piano. I also played the cello as a child in the elementary school orchestra (despite being a tiny fifth grader).

What is the weirdest food combo you like? I mean I love "weird" things on pizza. Pineapple, corn, figs, broccoli, peas, avocados, etc. Literally, I will try anything. The stranger the item on the pizza, the more I want to try it.

Silly headcanons for Elain and Lucien? Oooh let me think on this...

Elain's sense of humor is hilarious to Lucien

They love to braid each other's hair

They LOVE to gossip and can talk all night

Lucien is so enamored by Elain that all she has to do is touch his knee under the table and he's like LETS GET OUT OF HERE *completely turned on*

Before they're together, they constantly accidentally match each other without even trying. Elain comes downstairs and Lucien is also wearing green. They go to Nesta's mating ceremony accidentally in the same shade of maroon. Once they are together, they love to match and complement their outfits intentionally and have a tailor/seamstress who helps design amazing outfits. They are the best dressed in all of Pyrthian.

They definitely will fake Elain's visions to get out of bad situations. Lucien cleverly plays along and helps build the drama with it. Much like this Outlander scene here.

Elain learns what Lucien's eye is saying. Just by the way it clicks and whirrs -- she's like "I can tell you're annoyed right now" or if he's in a silly mood haha

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I’ve gone so in-depth into making completely pointless lore I’ve now made it so that there are multiple cultures amongst the humans and some of them believe iron harms the fae while others don’t

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ps do you like me rambling about your gift fic in your asks

I loveeee that though! You're getting me so excited because I love and appreciate the effort you're putting into the gift 🥺 You're putting in the work where SJM didn't lmao so that is going to be really fun to read about.

Less than a month!!!

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Random thought but each court definitely has its own language and there’s a “universal” fae language often used to communicate between courts. And of course the human language is entirely different. The Dusk Court language is like our Latin- a dead language. The Night Court regions have been separated for so long that it has three distinct languages: one spoken in the Court of Nightmares, one in Illyria, and the last in Velaris. Then of course, there’s the ancient Fae language.

Lucien knows all the languages except the Illyrian and Velaris ones (because the CoN was what was thought to be the night court for ages) so he has to learn the Velarian language when he comes to Night for the first time.

Sorry that was super detailed and random, but this is part of the lore of your fic lol.

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Oh secret santa. This DOES make total sense. The courts are supposed to be quite diverse from each other, so I understand why they would have different dialects or languages. And you are 1000% correct Lucien would know the majority of the languages.

I love the trope of Lucien being this sort of guide as he travels with Elain, really exposing her to a whole new world. *chefs kiss*

I am so excited, SS!! You are so smart and this fic sounds smart and fun and wonderful - all my favorite things about an Elucien fic.

Also I am very tickled by the possibility of having Elain attempt saying some Autumn Court words and Lucien just laughs at her badly pronounced words. He finds it adorable. She pouts at him cause she doesn't like being bad at it.

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I’ve been a responsible student and finished all my assignments hehehehe😈 now i’m on school break and it’s fic time

YAY good job!! I am very proud of my responsible very smart and successful Santa 😇

I’m kicking my feet with excitement. SO SOON!!!!

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The rise of right-wing ideologies has me listening to the song labour by paris paloma…might find some feminine rage in your fic lol

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Who tends the orchards? Who fixes up the gables?

Emotional torture from the head of your high table

Who fetches the water from the rocky mountain spring?

And walk back down again to feel your words and their sharp sting

And I'm getting fucking tired

The capillaries in my eyes are bursting

If our love died, would that be the worst thing?

For somebody I thought was my saviour

You sure make me do a whole lot of labour

Okay Elain GO OFF!!!! Is she getting mad at Feyre? At the Inner Circle? Is she tired of having to help with everything and having her contributions/skills unappreciated? I just know Lucien would be supporting her too.

Can’t wait Secret Santa ♥️ Let it out.

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I’ve had a busy few days but SS is just checking in to ask how you’re doing :)

Love,

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Oh hi secret santa!! @crazy-ache-secret-santa

Thank you for asking! I'm doing alright over here. I have been doing a lot of writing while also enjoying the spooky Halloween events this week (pumpkin carving and baking all things pumpkin and preparing for actual Halloween!). I finished a very long WIP, have been working on my SS stuff, and also am trying to quickly finish something for Lucien Week next week!

How are YOU doing??

I can't believe it's almost November...too excited for December!

❤️

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My favorite thing about Elucien has got to be the tension!

The palpable desire for each other in the slightest touches, until the dam finally bursts and they have a sexy confrontation😩

The regency aspect makes it soooooo horny too! Imagine stolen glances across a ballroom, close dancing, Lucien lifting Elain by her waist onto a horse…it’s so intimate 😏

I also love that it’s two underdog characters and a second-chance love where they already know they’re mates from the get-go, kind of like an arranged marriage (a JUICY trope)

I don’t normally listen to Taylor Swift but you told me you like them and there are SO many elucien-esque lyrics that inspired me to write this! It’s always so fun writing elucien’s dynamic 🥰

Love,

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My dear Secret Santa 🤶

I've got to agree with you on many of these things. I love Elucien as well because it has so many parallels to common regency tropes (reformed rake HELLO) and yes...all the intimacy details/opportunities building and building until a boiling point are *chefs kiss*

Arranged marriage is one of my all time favorite tropes. Aw yay! I'm so glad I could help spark a little inspiration.

Thanks for sharing!! I get excited every time you pop in!

With lots of love,

Your biggest fan hehe

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Hey love, here’s a secret snippet of what I’ve been working on 😏

Elain was very tired. She had stayed up all night knitting dresses for her only companions in Night. Nuala and Cerridwen had been paid to befriend her, but over time they had become true friends. She had learned of their hopes and dreams. Their mother was a beautiful woman who once insulted a witch. As a result, the witch cursed her to fall in love with her own shadow. Hence, they were born.

Shadow-wraiths were incredibly rare and coveted for their spy capabilities, but Elain knew them well enough to know that they did not wish to be spies at all. After their mother got tired of them and abandoned them at the mere age of 10, they had no choice but to accept their High Lord’s offer of employment. He was not invested in their well-being as he was with the Inner Circle, as evidenced by the fact that they had gone with Rhysand under the mountain while his friends were kept safe in Velaris.

The twins had told her…interesting things about what transpired under the mountain. Elain wasn’t sure even Rhysand’s friends knew the full details. Already filled with frustration at being coddled in the Night Court, the twins’ information had left her suspicious of the High Lord’s motives as well.

After much debate, including Elain plying Rhysand with wine to make him more reasonable, Rhysand had finally agreed to give her a greater purpose than nanny to Nyx.

“There is…unrest in Prythian. What with Koschei, Beron, and Spring, I am feeling concerned about the possibility of another war. I am not sure this nation would survive it. I’ve put Lucien up to the task of creating unity, but…I would like you to look after him.”

Elain raised a brow. “You mean spy on him.” Rhysand blinked in surprise at Elain’s bluntness, but admitted, “Yes. Considering who he has served in the past, I can’t be certain where his loyalties lie. Considering your…ties to him, he won’t suspect you of spying.”

Elain resisted the urge to roll her eyes. She did not know Lucien that well, but she knew enough to recognize that betrayal was highly out of character for him unless he had a very good reason. He was also certainly sharp enough to detect a scheme.

“I believe you’re underestimating the depth of his intelligence, High Lord,” Elain replied calmly. Rhysand waved her off. Whatever. It was an opportunity to see around Prythian, even if it was with a man she had been avoiding for a year and a half.

She swallowed as she recalled the highly unladylike dreams that followed the slightest thought of her…Lucien. She flushed pink as she considered the possibility that he might be able to feel those dreams through their bond.

“Alright. I will do as you wish,” she murmured. Rhysand offered her a polite smile. “Excellent. I know you won’t fail me, Elain.”

Elain came back to the present, her face splitting into a toothy grin as the twins came out of their rooms, wearing the dresses she had made them: Nuala a sky blue, Cerridwen a minty green. They were far cries from the dark clothes they wore as a uniform in Night. They were so delighted that their shadow form dissipated for a moment, revealing their true faces: a deep, rich, earth-tone to their skin, ruby-red eyes, and shiny black hair tied up in braided buns. They both rushed to embrace her, which was a strange feeling because they weren’t completely solid. It was like going underwater without getting wet.

“We owe you everything, Elain,” Cerridwen said. Tears trickled down her cheeks.

“Consider this payback for keeping a sad girl company,” Elain replied. Then she linked one arm in each of their’s and walked out of the bed chambers.

Elain found Lucien in an energetic discussion with Feyre and Cassian. Her older sister, Nesta, was sleeping with her mouth open on a couch nearby. Elain giggled softly at the sight. The sound of laughter drew eyes to her, and Elain watched Lucien’s laughter fade as his chocolate-brown eyes widened in uncertainty.

Of course; he must hate me, Elain thought. I’ve been treating him like something worse than typhus.

“Lady,” he said, overly formal, as he bowed his head very low. Elain clenched the skirts of her dress, at a loss for words now that she stood before the gentleman who was to whisk her away on an adventure.

“Lucien,” Elain whispered. She didn’t even notice that everyone had gone quiet in the room, too focused on Lucien. “The Fates foretold that you’d be here.”

What a stupid thing to say! Elain knew he’d be here because Rhysand had summoned him, not because of a prophecy. Stupid stupid stupid, she cursed herself, but rather than run away as any normal person would, Lucien offered a small smile. “Here I am,” he confirmed. Elain couldn’t help but shyly smile back. She had moved towards him before she’d even realized it, drawn in by his magnetic voice, his gorgeous smile…

He cleared his throat. “Rhysand has informed me that you wish to accompany me on my travels,” he said softly. Was it Elain’s imagination, or was there a hopeful tone to his voice?

“If it’s not too much trouble,” Elain said, suddenly overwhelmed with doubts. Why would he want her to accompany him when she’d spent so much time giving him the cold shoulder?

But to her surprise, he merely inclined his head. “No trouble at all. It would be my honor to show you around.”

Elain pursed her lips to avoid giggling. How embarrassing would it be to reveal how much he affects her in front of her in-laws? She looked down, unable to maintain eye contact with him. She lifted a hand to his, and he took it. Her lavender glove looked nice entwined with his emerald green one. Oh those gloves looked majestic on him. How she wished to-

Calm down, Elain snapped to herself. She was already going haywire. How was she going to survive the journey with him…all alone?

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Ummmm Secret Santa! 🤶 You are spoiling me!

✍️ Secretly obsessed and flustered Elain ✍️Forced proximity ✍️ Rakish Lucien with some sexy gloves ✍️ TENSION!!!

Thank you for this sweet preview, you really have me kicking my feet. I can't wait to unwrap my gift 🎁 I was hoping I could learn more about you too! Did you have any music inspo when writing this? 👀 What do YOU enjoy about Elucien? And hopefully you are enjoying writing the fanfic???

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Heyyy it’s your Secret Santa again! No fic specific questions this time, just asking about you.

1. What’s your favorite color?

2. What’s your favorite book?

3. What’s your favorite movie?

4. What’s your favorite food?

5. Would you rather live in the city or the country?

Love,

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Hi Secret Santa!!! Oh lovely. Alright, let's see here...

My favorite color is green. Very natural tones of green - like pastel, muted, emerald tones.

It's hard to pick one, but maybe a tie between The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë.

I don't watch a lot of movies in all honesty - I much prefer a TV series. BUT the one movie that stands out to me would have to be Everything Everywhere All at Once. Because it was amazing, emotional, funny, campy, action-packed, and thought-provoking. Which is my favorite mix of things for a movie.

Does...cheese count? Just cheese. That's my final answer.

I'm an adaptable person (I've lived in 5 different states in the last few years lmao), so I do like both. I'm a city girl at heart who has come to appreciate the country and likely who's lifestyle probably better fits the country now. Let's just say this - both but my only requirement in life is to be by the water. I NEED to have a body of water nearby. I need an ocean. Thanks for stopping by again. I can't wait to meet you!

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Your girl is forced to write an essay for school when she should be writing your fic 😔 but I am almost done with it. I plan to make it 8 chapters.

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Ugh school how dare you!!!

That’s incredible though! You have been hard at work and I can’t wait to read it! EIGHT CHAPTERS is a lot!!!

👀 only a few more days Santa….but do make sure you get your essay done, I promise you do not have to finish the fic for me! I will love whatever you give me. ♥️

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I must confess I do not like Azriel at all especially after that bonus chapter, he gave me so much ick especially after his masturbation admission 😭

So was I a petty bitch writing Elain calling Truth-Teller an ugly blade compared to the one Lucien gave her? Yes 🥰

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Bahaha and you were justified in doing so 😉 I am not exactly his fan either in case that’s not obvious 😂

You just KNOW Lucien has the best taste in daggers. It’s pretty, it’s jeweled, and it’s deadly. I always love a good moment where Elain is like “what was I thinking” when comparing Az and Lucien.

I can’t wait to read it!

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“Do all High Lords have regents?”

“No. Most High Lords have sons.”

- ACOSAT chapter 3

OOOOH this is so good 👀 I need to know more. I sense angst coming.

Also chapter THREE!

You have me waiting with bated breath, Santa. I cannot wait to devour this story.

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May I bother you with stupid questions 🙂‍↕️

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For you? Always 🥹♥️

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Hi, it’s me again. I don’t have anything to say because it has been a rough few weeks for me, but just came here to say ily and I’m amazed at how much you write❤️

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Aw Secret Santa! ♥️ I’m sorry it’s been rough. I hope it gets better. I can imagine what you feel—this week just isn’t it for me either. I’m thinking of you and sending you virtual hugs! ILY

That’s really sweet of you to say. It’s been a crazy year of writing and the amount I write has steadily increased with lots of time and practice. I’m feeling really down this week (with my personal life, the state of the world, my writing, all those things you can imagine) so this gave me a little bright spot!