#nazali x apprentice

[bunnydoobles]

KICK GOAT ASS!!

okay i literally didnt know what else to title this. my first time drawing a scene!! AND ACTUALLY DOING THE BACKGROUND!! i was actually so proud of this little piece, it took me a while- i lowkey gave up effort last minutes but i still like the way it turned out,, i probably got some details of this scene off/wrong but this is how i interpreted it!! the scene where they're first all facing off the Devil in the Magician's realm and Andrea starts glowing with the magic of their connections like the Y/N he is (Book XX- Judgement, Chapter "Never Alone")

cause ah, yes. how else to defeat the devil but with the power of friendship?

[endupherefic]

Chapters: 14/? Fandom: The Arcana (Visual Novel) Rating: Mature Warnings: Major Character Death Relationships: Apprentice/Julian Devorak, Apprentice/Lucio (The Arcana), Julian Devorak/Lucio (The Arcana), Apprentice/Julian Devorak/Lucio (The Arcana), Nadia (The Arcana)/Original Female Character(s), Lucio/Nadia (The Arcana) Characters: Julian Devorak, Lucio (The Arcana), Lucio Morgasson, Montag Morgasson - Character, Apprentice (The Arcana), Nazali Satrinava, Nadia Satrinava, Nadia (The Arcana), Original Female Character(s), Valdemar (The Arcana), Volta (The Arcana), Vulgora (The Arcana), Vlastomil (The Arcana), The Devil | Lucio's Patron (The Arcana), Count Spada, Asra (The Arcana), Salim Alnazar, Aisha Alnazar Additional Tags: Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Friends to Enemies, Friends to Lovers, Enemies to Lovers, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Polyamory, Blood, Injury, Mild Gore, Canon-Typical Violence, Romance, Slow Burn, Gender-Neutral Apprentice (The Arcana), Julian's POV, Lucio's POV, mentions of amputation, Sexual Tension, Sexual Content, Alcohol, Plague, Pre-Red Plague (The Arcana), Red Plague (The Arcana), Collar play, Threesome, Character Death, Graphic Depictions of Illness, Grief/Mourning, Depression, Implied/Referenced Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism Chapter Summary: As infuriated at Lucio as Julian is, the young attendant in him is equally devastated. He had once looked up to Montag as a symbol of confidence. Of exhilaration. What the Apprentice once said about seeing Lucio’s vulnerability, his light, still lingers in Julian’s mind. He recalls the afternoon in the garden, gilded sunlight and laughter. That night, Lucio gifted him the vielle. Julian can feel the gentle squeeze of his shoulders as the Count wishes him safe travels. He drowns in the heat of Lucio flush to him.

Chapter 10, The Past: Back to the Way Things Were

Julian’s first day of journeying begins with a boat ride and ends when he reaches a tiny island in the middle of the Emerald Sea. In a small fishing port, he meets up with Nazali, who had apparently already been on their way to the Masquerade when they received a call for aid from the village of Akash.

“It’s good to see you, old friend,” Julian beams upon seeing his mentor’s familiar face. Nazali smiles, the corners of their eyes crinkling with joy as they stride towards the auburn-haired rogue.

“I’m glad you’ve decided to come with me,” Nazali greets Julian with a bear hug and a strong clap on the back, “It sounds like things are getting worse in Akash.”

“When did the outbreak start?” Julian questions, slinging his pack over his shoulder and letting Nazali lead him away from the port.

“A couple weeks back was their first recorded case. No one really knows how it started, but there’s been a rumor going around that a merchant from Vesuvia brought it with them,” Nazali explains, face set in a grave frown. Julian’s heart sinks to his stomach. If only he and his fellow physicians could work faster, smarter, something.

If only Lucio would take things more seriously, Julian thinks, irritation welling in his mind. If the Vesuvian court wouldn’t keep stepping on his toes, on Nadia’s toes, maybe this damned disease would be gone by now. More funding should be directed towards the cure effort. Instead, it goes right into Lucio’s pocket or into building that dreadful quarantine center...

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[arcanarubinaito]

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Main Six

Asra Alnazar

Nadia Satrinava

Julian/Ilya Devorak

Muriel of the Kokhuri

Portia/Pasha Devorak

Lucio/Montag Morgasson

Familiars/Animals

Faust

Chandra

Malak

Inanna

Pepi

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Camio

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Jaeger

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Consul Valerius

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Aisha Alnazar

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Lishka Devorak

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Halinka (A Warm Welcome)

Khamgalai of the Kokhuri

Morga Eirsdottir

The Satrinavas

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Namar Satrinava

Nafizah Satrinava

Nazali Satrinava

Navra Satrinava

Nahara Satrinava

Nasmira Satrinava

Natiqa Satrinava

Gavin (The Bazar Job)

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Chamberlain (One of the Palace servants. Unclear if ‘Chamberlain’ is his name or his title.)

Ludovico (Palace Guard)

Bludmila (Palace Guard)

Selasi (The Baker)

Saguaro (An acquaintance of Asra’s, from Nopal)

Tilde the Leech Monger (A leech merchant near Mazelinka’s house.)

Barth/Bartholomew (Bartender of The Rowdy Raven)

Aedile Velos (Once slept in the Palace’s haunted guest room.)

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[yesvaldemarharder]

Hi! I don’t know if you write for any of the satrinava siblings (I looked at the tags and saw that maybe you did?? I’m so sorry if I’m wrong) anyways, can I maybe request anything that has to do with Nazali? (Headcanon? Maybe nsfw if your comfortable👀?) thank you and have a good day!✌️👍

Nazali is hot, I gotcha. I’ll do nsfw so here ya go.

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NSFW with Nazali 🖤

First off, you can’t tell me they aren’t fucking amazing with aftercare. They’ll run a bath, cuddle you and give you kisses, would even bring you something to drink or some snacks but the gods knows that, with how they just bedded you and how shaky your legs are, that you are not getting up any time soon.

They are excellent with their hands. (as I assume Valdemar and Julian are as well) They find pride in getting you off with their fingers, the way you buck your hips for more and dig your nails into the bed to try and find leverage always manages to stir them up so much.

An absolute UNIT with their mouth. Not only can they use their words in ways then simply make you want to sin they also know how to play with your sex. They be scared to crush their head with you thighs or to yank their hair, they’ll love it.

Might ask you to sit on their face. Even being bottom heavy with a dump truck I feel like they can handle that and with the right words I know they could probably get me to sit on their face. 🤭

Has a thing for a bit of bondage, and will not hesitate in spanking you. Their an ass person, they can’t help it when you present yourself like that. Will happily push your head into the pillows and spank you until you skin grows red.

Don’t be a brat, they may be fun at heart but they won’t allow you to not have a punishment. With how good they are in bed, they’ll edge you so bad you’ll cry for mercy. Say sorry and beg to be forgiven or they’ll have you tied up with your legs open and will leave you high and dry until you apologize for your actions.

Got a feeling they taught a certain Quaestor those tricks and dealt with a certain red head male..

Takes the most time in getting you ready for them. They admire how warm and wet your cunt is for them when their fingering you.. or how hard your cock twitched in their mouth while they prep you for more.

Nazali is just one of those doms who love to please. Will try anything with you at least once and as I said earlier, has the best after care so even if they wreck you at least you get a lot of attention after.

[malaks-perch]

your peppermint hero

nazali satrinava x reader

one of the satrinavas save you from a nasty incident at a party and as the night goes on you both decide meeting was for the better...

warnings: fluffy? idk.. its get a lil steamy??

a/n: PLEASE READ THIS vvv

for this particular fic, i want to clarify that nazali is presented as a nonbinary character which means they don't identify as a he or a she. i apologize if there are any pronouns. i tried to respect the nonbinary essence that is nazali satrinava! might be a little fast paced...

@greyhands has the perfect nazali reference for those of you who don't remember how they look! in my opinon of course!!!

here you were alone, at none other than the countess nadia satrinava’s party, drinking at the bar while you watched the bartender do tricks with a cocktail shaker.

“it’s amazing that the beauty of vesuvia fully extends to it’s citizens.” said a politician to your right. the flirtatious smile promised nothing, but trouble.

“i suppose it does. i’m sure the countess would be flattered to hear you enjoying your time here.” you?turned your head away from the overwhelming smell of wine coming from the stranger. “i’m not interested, thank you.”

“no?” he grinned, pushing off the bar.

you’d let out a sigh of relief when he was out of your sight. thanking the heavens for whoever was watching out for you, but your silent prayers were cut short when the smell of alcohol invaded your nostrils. the hand that curled along the nape of your neck made your body stiffen.

“but i am.”

two hands on either side of your body kept you caged to the bar. you spun around and before you could scold the stranger lips slammed into yours.

his tongue immediately lapped at your mouth and you shoved the man so hard he went stumbling back into the floor. he spit at your feet from where he lay on the floor, “that’s not very nice, sweetie—"

“darling, are you alright?” a smooth voice interrupted the man and a comforting warmth caressed your chilled skin.

you found a peppermint haired individual standing before you, brows pinched up at you before their attention cast down to the man on the ground.

“you dare lay a hand upon my lover?” growled your hero. your eyes never leaving the grey? maybe white? streaked in your hero’s scarlet hair.

you fought the smile on your face in favor of the situation you were in. it wasn’t hard upon seeing the look on your rescuer’s face.

the cordial gaze turned rancid upon staring down the scoundrel who forced himself on you. the man laying on the ground was frantically apologizing upon seeing the person beside you take claim to you. “i-i.. i am so sorry, y-your royal—"

“you weren’t sorry when you forced yourself upon—"

“hey.” your hands pulled at their sleeve making radiant violet eyes stop on you.

a gentle squeeze to the bend of their arm made them seem to relax upon staring at you and the gentleness from your actions reflected straight into their smile.

“i'm okay now, love." you took their hand and the smile that was all too similar to julian's made your heart flutter in the slightest.

the violet eyes that made your heart swell and their hand over yours did nothing to stop your skin from warming up. then the smile.

that smile.

they gave the man on the ground a smirk, "it seems my lovely partner would like it better if you didn't suffer by my hand."

your hero took your hand and leaned into you, casting the stranger a complacent look.

"excuse us." they smiled, guiding you out to the veranda.

a laugh escaped their lips and their violet eyes on yours made you bite your lip to keep from laughing with them. only because that laugh had you completely enamored with this hero.

"i apologize for not introducing myself, i'm nazali." they smiled, leaning into you and running a hand through their hair to reveal more of the red and white streaks.

bronze skin dotted with moles and the cutest dimples made had your breathing quicken. how on earth could someone look so good?

"i'm.. i'm y/n." you managed, taking nazali's hand only for them to press a light kiss to your knuckles. with those violet eyes.

you're sure that if it hadn't been for the chilly night air, you definitely would have blown a fuse for how those eyes seemed to set your skin aflame.

"you didn't have to do that." tearing your eyes from theirs and staring out at the garden illuminated by the moonlight.

a hand curling around yours made you smile and turn to find nazali giving you one of the sweetest smiles you'd ever seen.

"forgive me, given the situation you were just in and this may seem inappropriate, but you are..."

nazali dreamily smiled and leaned back into the balustrade to get a better look at your face.

"breathtaking."

there went your heart. pounding against your chest as you put a hand to your face and turned as if that hide how much their words were affecting you.

"i didn't mean to put you on the spot.." nazali's fingers guided your face so that your gaze locked with theirs. it was the soft chuckle from them that made you want to melt into the steady fingers that ghosted your cheek.

"you'll have to excuse me, it's a little hard to believe that from someone so attractive." you replied without missing a beat. immediately the words rang in your head and kicking yourself for not thinking them over.

"so it's safe to say you're attracted to me?" nazali smiled again. it was overwhelming — their words and the effect that smile had on you.

damn... that roguish smile.

you decided to go out on a limb, feeling giddy when the hand that once held yours, slid up your arm to caress the underside of it's bend and pull you closer.

"i think it's safe to say yes." you leaned into them as nazali's eyes flickered over your face.

"how lucky i am to have stumbled upon you." nazali's eyes dropped to something below your face and their smile fell and their thumb brushing your neck. "you're bleeding.."

you reached up to where nazali's hand once was and found a considerable amount of blood painting your fingers. "well.. how about that?"

"it doesn't look too serious." nazali laughed, shaking their head and offering a hand to you. "let's get that looked at."

nazali pulled you through the palace as if they'd been here many times before. sitting you beneath the bright lights of a beautiful dining room.

you hadn't the time to look around when nazali popped open an expensive liquor and poured a generous amount into a cloth.

"that looks expensive." you cringed at the thought of getting in trouble with the countess for getting a little too comfortable in her dining room. "shouldn't we go somewhere a little less private?"

"would you be more comfortable?" nazali asked, gently patting the wound on your neck. glancing at you before examining the scar on your neck.

you shrugged, fiddling with the ends of your robes. "don't get me wrong, i don't mind a little bit of privacy. i thought we would find a doctor, but having an attractive stranger helping me with my wounds is nice, too."

"i am a doctor, love." nazali laughed, setting down the handkerchief to get a look at you. "you didn't just assume i was a pretty face, did you?"

you couldn't help the sheepish grin on your face upon nazali's playful teasing. "and one heck of a humanitarian?"

nazali leaned forward brushing their nose with yours and cupping your cheek. "who are you mysterious apparation and what are you doing to me?"

"apparation?" you chortled, allowing yourself to run your hand through nazali's fairly tamed tresses. "are you suggesting that i am something you dreamed up?"

"no.." nazali's hands ghosted your waist for a moment as they waited for you to pull away. pulling you closer when you didn't. "this is much better than anything i could have dreamed up."

"so is this two strangers attracted to each other?" you asked pushing yourself so you no longer leaned on the table.

"it couldn't be." nazali murmured, both of you afraid to break the moment that was making your nerves scrambling to fight the overwhelming jitters beneath your skin. "please tell me you feel it."

"like sparking from a match? except it's everywhere?"

nazali grinned, pushing you back so your hips were pinned to the table.

"then tell me."

came their dominating voice making the sparking currents grow more intense upon feeling nazali's hands tighten on your hips.

"are you attracted to me?"

the position you were in would've been enough to answer anyone who stumbled upon you both. nazali's hands pinned your hips to the table while one of yours was pressed to their stomach and the other tangled in the now messy red hair.

you parted your legs, relying solely on nazali and the table behind you to keep you upright. one of them leaving the floor to pull nazali closer by wrapping a leg around their thigh.

"please.." your mind foggy from the close proximity nazali allowed, they weren't letting you off so easy.

a hand cupping the back or your neck and a grin curling up on the lips of your red haired hero.

the hand that tugged at the tips of your hair only slightl forced a gasp from your lips. the way nazali had you pinned gave them the upper hand allowing them to tower over you.

"use your words."

you nodded, staring up into the violet eyes that drowned out the rest of the world. "i'm so very attracted to you, nazali."

nazali, despite how their hand kept your head tipped back and the firm grip on your hips, the kiss was soft. gentle exchanges and a dance that suggested far more than two people looking for a late pass time.

you wrapped an arm around their neck and nazali smiled against your lips, letting their hand drop to cup your neck and pull you closer. the other pushed you sit atop the dinner table so you sat a few inches higher.

cheering made you jolt and you both found julian standing in the doorway. "i found your long lost satrinava!" called the doctor.

your head whipped to nazali who seemed to reflect your confusion. "you're a part of the royal family?"

nazali blinked, their hands running up and down your waist. "wait a minute. you didn't know?" they grinned upon seeing your head shake frantically. cupping your cheek again, "how lovely."

nazali pressed a steaming kiss to your mouth, opting to brush against your tongue for a taste before pulling away with the same roguish smile.

"my sisters will love you then."

before you could question nazali any further, all of the satrinava family came bursting into the room frantically questioning you and nazali about this relationship you both had supposedly been hiding.

nazali was impressed with how well you got along with their family given that most people would've felt overwhelmed. nazali's sisters muttered and poked at their older sibling for the look that nazali gave you as you spoke with nahara and nasmira.

yes. you definitely were a keeper.

[i-am-arcana-trash]

Laurel and Nazali Fanny Pack Shopping: Ruining Everyone's Day

Laurel: OH NAZALI LOOK AT THIS ONE! ITS GOT A KNIFE POCKET!

Nazali: LAUREL THIS ONE HAS REINFORCED SEAMS, I CAN STORE SO MANY SUPPLIES IN HERE

Asra,Nadia, Julien, Portia, literally anyone else: JUST GET A NORMAL BAG LIKE THE REST OF US?!

Laurel & Nazali fists raised, fanny packs in place: FIGHT US ABOUT IT. GOOD LUCK WINNING WHILE HOLDING YOUR STUPID SHOULDER BAG.

I literally just woke up when I was almost asleep to share this

*it'sfunnierinmyhead*

[bakuliwrites]

End Up Here, Chapter 10

Rating: Mature

Pairings: Julian x Lucio x Apprentice, Nadia x OC

Chapter Summary: As infuriated at Lucio as Julian is, the young attendant in him is equally devastated. He had once looked up to Montag as a symbol of confidence. Of exhilaration. What the Apprentice once said about seeing Lucio’s vulnerability, his light, still lingers in Julian’s mind. He recalls the afternoon in the garden, gilded sunlight and laughter. That night, Lucio gifted him the vielle. Julian can feel the gentle squeeze of his shoulders as the Count wishes him safe travels. He drowns in the heat of Lucio flush to him.

[taenerr]

Referred to previous post and Insta comments about poisonous flower and Julian’s carelessness =D

[kidlightnings]

16, and 32 for Arcana!Ky, 68 for D&D Kyros?

18+ only

16 | Favorite sex position?

His hair fluffed out like a pale halo around shining eyes and tanned skin as he looked up with nothing short of adoration.

“Hmm, let’s just do sloooow,” he cooed, hands finding their way to her hips. “Think you can be patient?”

Ky grinned, rocked as his hands guided.

“I’m n- not that bad,” she giggled.

“Would you be? If I did this?”

It was nearly a cackle as Asra asked it and thrust up, and Ky went just a touch boneless for a long second.

32 | Thoughts on partner sharing?

“Well, you are a doctor, so, you’re more than qualified to take a look.”

Ky giggled it as she settled more comfortably into Asra’s lap. Their kiss bridged over top of her, and her hands were free to play at orange-and-cream streaked hair.

The kiss broke, and Asra regarded both of them with a little crooked grin.

“It has been a while since your last checkup. I hear Nazali will have you in very good hands,” he chuckled.

���Oh? How long since yours?” she asked back, and watched the grin creep across Nazali’s face.

“I think he’s waited far too long,” they answered before Asra could have a word in.

to actually answer: so long as Ky gets sufficient attention and is actively engaged, partner sharing is 100% on the table - the only real caution is any perceived preference towards the other party

68 | Have you ever accidentally hurt your partner during intimacy, how? And did you continue after?

“Oh- oh- I’m- oh no- I- S-sorry, I- I forgot they’re t-there-”

He stammered it as blood dribbled from the faint prickmarks sized so precisely to his canines.

Pastel eyes widened, though, as he was tugged right back in.

“It isn’t a bad thing.”

[nadiasatrinava]

Nadia: I'm very upset and there's nothing you can do to make me feel better.

Nazali:

Nadia: No.

Navra:

Nadia: Don't.

Nahara:

Nadia: I'm warning you-

Natiqa: [brings MC into the room]

Nadia, softly and fighting a smile: Fuck.

[agent-barnes40]

The Arcana - Charlotte

Say hello to my Arcana Apprentice, Charlotte.

Charlotte mostly wears a purple top and a long multipatched skirt. Her accessories are a simple eyebrow piercing on her right eyebrow and a black Cat collar turned chocker. 

Before the Plague and her fallout with Asra, she worked at the shop during the day and at night she sang at nearby bars, but the constant was The Rowdy Raven. 

During the plague she worked with Julian, even a few times talking with The Count and Countess on a cure. When the falling out happened with Asra, she stopped caring for herself, which resulted in her catching the plague. 

She has a familiar of a German Shepherd, that is named James.

Her Masquerade outfit is a deer, James and Her do a skit every time the masquerade happens and during her and Nadia’s wedding. Chandra’s not impressed. 

NADIA’S ROUTE

-She was immediately taken with the Countess when she read The High Priestess card for her. Charlotte’s a bi mess.

-This poor girl had to crane her neck back a few inches when she met her.

- Chandra and James get up to mischief when the ladies want to go riding. 

-When Charlotte’s memory is given to her, Nadia puts them up in her room for at least a week, letting Portia and Azra to run the city. 

-When Charlotte met Nadia’s family, she was ecstatic.

-  Nasrin welcomed the magician into the family quite easily.

- Namar immediately wanted to work with her on expanding her outfit so she’d look more like a Satravina when Nadia and Charlotte got married.

- Nafizah didn't pay her much attention until the wedding, and learnt about James. James and her turtle chattered for hours.

- Nazali immediately recognized the magician but when Charlotte had curtsied to them, they tried to hide it. When the wedding came around, Nazali got crushed in a huge huge by Charlotte. Charlotte and Nazali regularly sent letters to each other while Charlotte was healthy before dying from the plague.

- Navra and Nahara are both very protective of Nadia and so didnt trust Charlotte until the wedding and afterwards.                                                                      ~Navra learnt of Charlotte’s dancing and wanted to teach her some Prakran dances.                                                                                                  ��             ~Nahara at first wanted to teach Charlotte yoga but decided not too when the magician could just relax herself using her magic or potions. So, in turn, the two practiced fighting, with Chandra keenly watching the two.

-Nasmira was an immediate concern to Nadia when she arrived, actively putting herself between Charlotte and Nasmira. When the initial worry disappeared and Charlotte’s unwavering love towards Nadia showed, Nadia let the two be alone. Charlotte and Nasmira mostly talk about Nadia.

-  Natiqa was the Satravina that made Charlotte really worry herself that should she even be loving Nadia, seeing as Natiqa is the Ambassador for Prakra. The good thing to come out of this worry was that Charlotte learnt a few tips to wear certain clothing that reminded Nadia of home. 

ASRA’S ROUTE 

- She has always loved Asra, even when she was immobile.

- Except when she remembered her past and learnt that Asra basically fucked Julian behind her back.

-Same thing along with Asra about the height thing with Nadia.

- Faust loves James’ fluffiness and uses him as a heater when it gets to cold in the winter.

- Meeting Azra’s parents was a dream come true for her, Aisha was immediately defensive of Azra at first but when she saw the love for her son inside her eyes she backed off. Salim was very different from Aisha, immediately greeting Charlotte. 

-Chimes and Flamel immidiately took to James like that, Chimes, Flamel, and Faust all love curling up together on James’ back in the winter.

JULIAN’S ROUTE 

- Poor baby, when she tossed that potion glass at his head she immediately regretted it even though she was slightly confused when she noticed that the wound on his head had healed. 

- She has to stand on her tip toes to even reach his face. Poor girl can fit completely into his coat if she wanted too. 

- Malak and James loves to wake up the two, sleep deprived people.

- When her memory came back, she crushed Julian in a hug, almost crying. 

-Mazelinka remembered her but hid it once she saw the signs of a completely different Charlotte. 

MURIEL’S ROUTE

- When she first met him, she was actually quite scared.

- The second time she met him, it was quite the same

-When she met him the third time, she was prepared to forget him until he gave her the cure to this forgetfulness.

- Poor girl has to stand on her tip toes to even try and lean on his shoulder.

-INANNA AND JAMES ARE FUCKING CUTE, JAMES AND INANNA CUDDLE BY THE FIRE.

PORTIA’S ROUTE

-THESE GIRLS AND JAMES CREATE SO MUCH TROUBLE.

-JAMES AND PEPI LOVE YOWLING/HOWLING AT MIDNIGHT.

-PORTIA AND CHARLOTTE ARE THE SAME HEIGHT SO IT DOESNT MATTER, THEY CAN SHARE CLOTHES IF NEED BE. 

LUCIO’S ROUTE

-Okay, so Lucio initially recognized her, but when she said she hadnt been to any of his parties, he stopped asking.

-He was pleasantly surprised when Mercedes and Melchior came walking in with James at their tails, playfully biting at it. 

- James, Mercedes, Melchior, and Camio can be found during the winter to be curled up on the bed at Lucio and Charlotte’s feet when they sleep at night. 

- Lucio practically melted when ever she sang, remembering the nights, when she’d sing for him and Nadia, and occasionally Valerius. 

- Meeting Morga was a force that scared the hell out of her.                                           ~ Stepping in front of her when Morga got ready to kill Lucio was the scariest thing she could’ve done.

- When Lucio ran into the chains to get Chimes and Flamel, she freaked, rushing in immediately to stop him and break through the chains. 

@sangled CREATED THE PICREW I USED FOR THIS.

[cela-astral-projection]

My one true broken heart, pieces inside of me and you And you'll forever, my baby be.

You will rest your head, your strength wants saving. And when you wake you will fly away, Holding tight to the legs of all your angels. Goodbye, my love, into your blue, blue eyes, Your blue, blue world, you're my baby blue. Confess I'm not quite ready to be left. Still, I know I gave my level best. You give, you give, to this I can attest You made me, you made me. You and me forever, baby.

It was a pretty little trinket — a carved egg. Fragile. Precious. Truly a work of art.

A gift.

It was meant for Asra and Muriel. A symbol of new life. Hidden away these last few weeks while she had gathered the courage to tell them that she was expecting.

It symbolized something else now. Celeste held it between her fingers, twisting it — light flowing through the tiny holes.  Hollow. A dead thing. All form and no function.

Celeste sat on the small back balcony of the shop, in the late afternoon sun. The smell of wisteria wafting on the breeze.  The day was too perfect. Too beautiful.

---

She had been so grateful that Nazali had been in town. An impartial third party. A friend, but one that had no stake in her pregnancy. The exam had been brief, confirming what Celeste already knew.

They were in the new palace clinic — Valdemar's reclaimed lab. As bright and modern as it was, by comparison to what it once had been, it still felt appropriate — the specter of death hanging in the air.

They had sat together in silence for a long while after Celeste had redressed— Celeste on the examination table. Nazali, on a stool in front of her.

Celeste spoke first. "Humor me. What do you think happened?"

Nazali took a deep intake of breath. "I think sometimes they take...and sometimes they don't. If I had to speculate based on your history? Could be that your body is still settling into itself."

Celeste shook her head, pressing her tongue into her cheek, making a noise of annoyance. She couldn't disagree with that assessment. "What do I do?"

Nazali gave her a sad smile. "Try again when you're ready. That's about all you can do."

Celeste gave a bitter laugh. "I've said that to so many women...I always knew it wasn't much comfort. But...fuck. Fucking hell." She gave a short exhale of breath, staring past Nazali. "I don't know what to do with myself."

Nazali stood and took Celeste's hands, finding her gaze. "You do. You know exactly how this is going to go. It's going to suck. You're going to be pissed off. And then you're going to be miserable. You're always going to be just a little bit sad." They paused, searching for the right thing to say. "But...you go on. You start over. There will be better days than this."

Celeste gave Their hands a squeeze, nodding. Somehow it didn't feel like platitudes, coming from a fellow healer.

"The only thing I'm concerned about...you haven't told Asra or Muriel. Correct?" Nazali tilted their head, imploring.

"No, I...had a whole plan. I was just waiting for the right time." Celeste shrugged, defeated. "Best laid plans and all that."

Nazali winced. "I think it'd be better coming from you, but...I can break the news. If it's easier on you?"

"Oh," Celeste said, eyes going wide. "I don't think...I don't think I can tell them."

"I think you probably should." Nazali countered, Their eyebrow raised. "I generally trust your judgment. However, If things go awry, you need someone looking out for you. But, more importantly, you shouldn't have to do this on your own. They're grown. They can handle it."

Celeste sighed. "I don't know...Asra spent years protecting me from the pain of knowledge. And I haven't ever really recovered from learning what happened. Maybe if I can spare them...I mean, we're all already fucked up. I don't think I can put this on them. I'd rather do it alone. I can handle it. I think."

Nazali shook their head. "I'm not going to argue with you. You're a nurse. I know better than to try." They said, resigned. "But you have to let me tell Doc you're sick. And you need to stay at the shop instead of going back into the woods. Muriel can come to you."

"I'd really rather you didn't get Julian involved." Celeste protested.

"He doesn't need to know specifics, but I'm not going to budge on this."

"You don't think he'll figure it out?" Celeste said, irritable.

Nazali fixed her with a dubious look, eyebrow raised. "You think he will? You know him as well as I do. He's brilliant, but he's also Julian. He didn't connect the dots the past two months you've spent gagging at the smell of his morning coffee. I think you're in the clear. You're his blindspot."

She couldn't dispute that. Celeste suspected Julian was going to catch her out before she got the chance to tell him, but he never did. Though, she suspected it was willful ignorance. He did not want to grasp the concept.

Celeste considered, unbidden, that if he did know, that this miscarriage might be a relief to him. She shook her head, banishing the thought.

Celeste nodded her acquiescence, too tired to fight.

"If it doesn't come away on its own, I'll come and take care of it," Nazali said, an air of finality. "Come on. I'll call a carriage and take you back into the city."

The pair started out of the clinic room, towards the staircase. Celeste paused and grabbed Nazali's arm.

"I need you to ask your sister for a favor. When this is over, I need her to do something for me." Celeste implored.

Nazali searched Celeste's face, confused. Celeste watched as Their expression changed, realizing what she was asking for. Celeste's eyes were steely, resolved.

Nazali nodded their assent, even though they felt their heart drop to do so. ---

"So, Nazali tells me we're going with kidney stones."

Julian's voice pulled her from her reverie, and she turned in her seat to face him, laying the fragile egg in its box.

His arms were crossed over his chest. His voice was calm, but Celeste caught the tinge of disappointment.

"They told you?" Celeste's face fell, equal parts panicked and frustrated.

"Oh, no. I..." Julian backpedaled,  "I knew. I just..." He crossed over to her, crouching at her side, taking her hands. His eye was wide and worried. So, very sad. "I wanted to let you tell me when you were ready."

Celeste's head dropped to her chest, and she drew a trembling breath. She felt guilty for thinking she could have hidden it from him. For doubting him.

"Oh, Lovely. I am so sorry." He said, his voice low and sweet, bringing a gloved hand to her cheek.

She nodded, bringing her hand up to cover his. And, for the first time since she had seen blood on the sheets that morning, she broke down.

Julian wiped her tears away with his thumb, but he knew better than to try and stop them. There was nothing to do for this pain. He could only be with her now. Keep her secret. Be her friend.

She bit her lip, silent tears streaming down her face. There were no words. Regret. Pain. Anger.

"I used to be able to take your pain from you," he said, his voice breaking. "I can't fix this. I'm so sorry."

Celeste shook her head. "Oh, Doc," she said, her heart breaking anew. She dropped her hand and moved her arms out to embrace him. Julian took her by the arms and drew her up, pulling her into his chest.

"I wish you would have come to me." He whispered into the top of her head. "You can always come to me, Lovely. Always."

She wept into his chest. His hand at the back of her head, the other around her waist, holding her close.

After a long while, once she had settled a bit, she backed away, looking up at him. Julian bent and kissed her forehead.

"I have to get it together..." she said, trying to regulate her breathing. "Asra will be back soon. I can't.."

Julian made a noise of recognition. "Nazali gave me the basics when I told them that I knew. I can't say I agree with your choice, but it's your choice. All the same, if it were our..." he trailed off, his gaze imploring. "I'd want to know. That's all."

Celeste's face fell. She couldn't bring herself to be angry with him. There would always be a history with Julian. There would always be a "could have been." But, she knew that he wasn't interceding on his own behalf. He was speaking on behalf of Asra and Muriel.

"I don't know that I'm making the right choice, Julian. But...I don't know how to tell them. I don't know if it's selfish or if it's some kind of misplaced nobility. Something you should know all about. But...right now, I can't make a good judgment call on this."

He nodded. "I stand with you, no matter what. You know that."

"I do. And I'm sorry I didn't come to you first. I just...I hoped that there was something to salvage. That there would be a happy ending. That I was wrong."

"Oh, Love." Julian sighed. "There's a happy ending. This isn't the end. There will be babies. I don't care if I have to steal one for you. We're going to get through this day together. I'm going to take care of you, Lovely. I swear it." He gripped her upper arms, seeking out her eyes.

She gave him a weak smile, her hands at his elbows. "Thank you, Doc."

---

Asra found Julian sitting outside the washroom in the shop. Long legs bent, his back against the door, exposed eye closed.

He stood over Julian, eyebrow raised. Julian made a noise of acknowledgment but didn't open his eyes.

"Where's Celeste?" Asra implored, confused.

"In the bath," Julian replied. "She's in pain...sometimes the hot water helps."

"I have plenty of stuff for pain. She knows where all of that is..." Asra stammered.

Julian opened his eyes and sighed up at Asra. "She's taken the meds. They aren't really touching it."

Asra furrowed his brow, and stepped forward, trying to get around Julian. Julian didn't budge, bracing himself against the doorframe. "She asked to be alone. It's...a little undignified."

Asra snorted. "We have lived together for more than ten years, Julian. I don't think this is anything new. I have seen her in pain before. I have seen her in the bath before."

Celeste sat in the warm water, eyes closed, wincing as her womb contracted painfully. "Asra, please..." she called out. "Just...Listen to Julian. I just want to be left alone for a while."

Julian gave Asra a "told you so" look, unmoving. "If you would, she could use some tea. If I recall correctly, she likes raspberry leaf. Well sugared."

Asra lifted an eyebrow. "She likes orange pekoe." He called through the door. "Sweetheart?"

"Raspberry leaf, please," she called back.

Julian's expression remained unchanged.

Asra tilted his head, thoroughly bewildered. "Raspberry leaf it is, I suppose."

He moved away to prepare the tea, shaking his head. He looked over his shoulder. Julian's head had fallen back against the door. He knew that look.

Heartbreak.

--

It was late into the night, and Julian had barricaded himself in the bathroom with Celeste.  Her knees were drawn up to her chest, sitting in the empty bathtub, covered by just a towel. Cold, and empty. No more tears left to fall.  

It was over. Julian had tidied everything away and cleaned her up. He was kneeling at the side of the tub, stroking his hand up and down her back.

His eyes fell on his doctor's bag, sitting at the foot of the tub. It's contents unrecognizable and yet incredibly precious. Impossibly tiny.

"I'm going to get you to bed. And then I'll take..." His words faltered.

"...him." Celeste whispered.

Julian nodded. "Do you have a name, Lovely?"  he asked, gentle. He knew this woman through and through. Of course, she had a name.

"Aric." She said plainly. That was the only name she had ever had from the moment she knew she was pregnant. Her son.

"It's a great name." He leaned in and kissed her temple, his eyes burning. "I'm going to take little Aric, and...I'll make sure he's taken care of until you're well enough for us to find a resting place."

Celeste shook her head. Not in disagreement, but at the idea of letting him go. "How do I do this, Julian?" she asked.

"I don't know, Lovely. I don't. But...you will. You're so strong. We'll figure it out."

---

Julian came to the bottom of the stairs and found Asra, sitting by firelight. Asra fixed him with a hard stare, but he could see the whites of his eyes bloodshot and watery.

"Raspberry leaf." Asra choked.

Julian nodded, feeling his eyes burn. "There wasn't anything to be done."

Asra brought his arms up, his hands at the back of his head, drawing a ragged breath. "Why..." He asked, lip shaking. "...didn't she tell me? Tell us?"

Julian shook his head. "She was going to. He just...slipped away before she could."

"He?" Asra said, his voice trembling.

"That's what Celeste thinks. It's...difficult to tell." Julian replied. "I'm so sorry, Asra. I don't know what to say."

"What do I do, Julian? Do I tell her? Do I tell Muriel?"

"No. That's...I shouldn't even be telling you this now. If you didn't already know, I wouldn't be saying anything. She wanted to save you from this. Both of you. And, me. She didn't come to me. She went to Nazali."

Asra dropped his arms, and his head fell to his chest. He swore under his breath.

Julian crossed the room, coming to stand in front of Asra. "I have her in bed. You need to go and lie down with her. Just treat her like she's sick. Because she is. Her body is confused, and she's still going to be in pain for days."

Asra scoffed. He didn't need to be told how to take care of Celeste. He'd done it many times before.

Julian reached down and touched Asra's shoulder with one hand, his other arm clutching the bag. "I'm going to take care of this. I will be back tomorrow. I assume that Muriel will be here then?"

Asra nodded. "If I'd known, I would have brought him back with me. Maybe I should have...I don't..."

"Maybe it's the wrong time to say so, but Muriel is not exactly great in a crisis. I have zero doubt he would have pulled the bathroom door off the hinges to get to her. And that's not going to serve her." Julian replied. He gave his shoulder a squeeze. "Take a moment. I would personally recommend a stiff drink. I can get one for you if you don't have one. Go up there. Take care of her. You know what to do. I will be just a few steps away if you need me."

Asra lifted his face and met Julian's sympathetic gaze.

"I...I'll be okay. Thank you for being here. I'm sorry I was short with you."

Julian shook his head. "No need for sorry. I...would have reacted similarly. If I were in your place."

"All the same," Asra said, bringing his hand up to rest over Julian's. "Thank you."

---

Asra found Celeste in bed. Rolling a white orb between her fingers. Her eyes were red, and she was sniffling. She didn't acknowledge him, transfixed by the object she held. He crossed the room and climbed into bed with her,  raising his hand to the item.

Celeste relinquished it to him. She snuggled into Asra's side, her head on his shoulder.

"A chicken egg?" he asked.

She made a noise of affirmation. "I had it made...a few weeks ago." She sighed. "I hate it now."

"Oh?" Asra said. "I think it's lovely." He carefully turned and laid it on the bedside table. "Maybe you'll like it more when you start feeling better."

She snorted. "I doubt it."

Asra wrapped his arm around her shoulder and pressed his lips to her forehead. "How do you feel, My Heart?" he whispered.

Celeste sighed. Any answer she would give would be a lie. There weren't words for this. "Terrible." was the best she could manage.

"Can I get anything for you?" he asked. "Anything at all. Just...let me help. Please, let me help you."

She shook her head. Too tired to cry. Too tired to think. "Just...stay with me. I need you to stay."

Asra swallowed hard, his eyes stinging. "Of course," he said, his voice wavering. "I'm with you, Cela. I've got you."

[bazzpop]

And with this the main expecting trinity is complete~ (I had to use a screenshot of the ask since I couldn’t edit what I’d wrote before, anyone else getting that weird <p glitch on mobile??)

All of Vesuvia is going you both are expecting

Nadia’s child tiara will be proudly worn by the baby and embarrassing stories from Nadia’s youth will be shared

The baby shower will be a huge event, all planed out by Nadia’s sisters

This kid is going to be so spoiled, if you thought you were spoiled by Nadia now, just wait

Her sisters are all over you, asking so many questions and gossiping over tea

It’s fun to watch Nadia’s sisters bicker over baby names and guess who’s personality they will have

This baby is going to have the BEST AUNTS

So many compliments (to both of you) “You’re absolutely glowing, just look at you! Fabulous!!”

((F!reader)) Magic probably played a part in helping you or her get pregnant

Only the softest and most comfortable maturity wear is made for the occasion

Nazali helps during the pregnancy and with birthing the child, they will stay in the palace and constantly check on you both

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHY BABY

As soon as the baby is born, there’s going to be a week long festival to celebrate

A new updated family portrait is commissioned by Namar and Nasrin, they want to remember and cherish this moment

They are so proud of their youngest daughter, she not only found the love of her life- but you both have blessed them with a beautiful grandchild

Baby-proofing the palace is going to be a challenge, but with all the palace staff and family’s help, it’ll be a breeze

Nadia personally decorates a room for the baby and creates a beautiful mechanical mobile made of silver that plays soft music, it never fails to put the baby to sleep

[nadiaportia]

in hindsight, all of my apprentices romance all of the LIs if we take the parallel universe approach where each route is a different timeline, they’d just have different dynamics with their respective romantic partner

Deirdra would work extremely well with Asra for obvious reasons and their amicable personality would make it easy to actually get along with all of them, esp since they aren’t intrusive/invasive but very comforting. Nadia and Muriel would most likely really enjoy that since out of all six of them they’re the most introverted

Ximena is quite similar to Nadia in some aspects and very different in others so they could balance each other out. A romance between her and Portia would be one hell of a joyride and she’d work really well with Julian too because they are wildly different and also fun-loving and while Xime isn’t the instigator of fun, she loves to be pulled along.

Sayelle would really vibe with Muriel the more I think about it but also a dynamic between her and Lucio would be interesting because she both inspires you to talk as well as being an excellent listener. Her and Portia would would get along like a house on fire and since she already has a lot in common with Asra, that’d just make them work even better.

[glorious-boy-porage]

The arcana body preferences ( head cannon)

Likes petite/ more slender people: Lucio, vulgora, worm Daddy, natiqa, Morga

Likes thiccy/chubby people: Julian, Volta, nahara, nazali, nasmira

Has no general preference : valdemar, Nadia, Asra, Portia, Muriel, nafizah

[strawberrybouvine]

The first time I played through Julian's route, I was compromised by the wonderful sight of Dr Satrinava lol

They are so pretty and I love them aaaaa

So have this completely self indulgent OT3 concept of Caspian with his baes c: