#riiju-lei

[trickstarbrave]

writing up more of this silly little idea bc i guess i like torturing nerevar

Riiju-lei and Shamat from @mulberrycafe

Nerevar sighed, slumped against the wall. It seemed Kaidan and Shamat were done having ‘fun’ upstairs, the creaking of the bed finally stopping. It was uncomfortable to say the least; Nerevar quickly came to terms with the fact Shamat wasn’t Riiju-lei, but that didn’t mean it wasn’t strange hearing someone that sounded so much like his husband having sex with and moaning out the name of another man. It made him feel uncomfortable a little nauseous.

Lucien and Inigo were taking turns watching him this time, talking quietly while Lucien struggled to stay awake. They were pretty lax all things considered. Nerevar had heard extensively what this world’s version of him was up to and he wasn’t happy about it at all. But given he hadn’t fought his bonds or done anything in particular, there wasn’t a need to hold a blade to his throat every waking hour.

He slumped his head forward, nuzzling into the scarf wrapped around his neck and shoulders, breathing in the scent. He missed Riiju-lei terribly, and he knew the other must be panicked wondering what could have happened to him. He didn’t know what effect he might have being so far away; did Leilei feel hollow without him again? Or did the pain of missing Nerevar now that he knew what it was like to laugh and smile with pure joy hurt him more than words could describe. He gave a shaky sigh, trying to pretend his arms weren’t bound and that he was instead embracing his chimer husband, holding him gently while the two of them fell asleep.

Seeing the hortator seemingly digging around in his scarf though, Inigo raised a brow, patting Lucien’s arm and motioning toward Nerevar. Lucien also raised an eyebrow, before the two approached.

“I do hope for your sake you aren’t hiding anything in there.” Inigo remarked.

“Honestly, he’s been a bit too well behaved for my comfort. I’m starting to get anxious.” Lucien shuddered. “He hasn’t even gone on a long tirade or demanded to see Shamat or anything! I can’t help but feel like he’s planning something...”

“Let me just see what you have in there.” Inigo hesitantly reached for the scarf, and Nerevar felt his anxiety spike.

“Don’t take that!” He suddenly shouted. He hadn’t raised his voice since he got here, trying hard not to make everyone more nervous than they already were, but he couldn’t just sit back and let them take it from him. “I-it’s from Leilei... He gave it to me.” Nerevar buried his nose in it once more. “It smells like him, like the chill and snowberries of Windhelm and lavender in Whiterun...” He could practically trace Leilei’s journey through the scarf, all the little scents the fabric had picked up in Riiju-lei’s life, all of the places he made a home. He could imagine the happy laughter of children if he tried hard enough, and could almost feel Riiju-lei’s arms around him. “Please, don’t take it...” His voice cracked slightly as he bit back tears.

He could survive this if he had the scarf. He could live through the anxiety and uncertainty that he’d ever return home so long as he had the fabric keeping him going and reminding him of his beloved. But if he lost that--lost the comfort of the soft fabric and the scent that grounded him--he didn’t know what he’d do.

Lucien and Inigo looked at each other, before Inigo sighed, his ears going back.

“Alright. but I am watching you, understand?”

“You sure that is a good idea old Indigo?” Lucien asked, using a playful nickname.

“So far he hasn’t made any sudden moves.” Inigo replied as he went back to his seat. “I would also feel bad just ripping things away from a prisoner because I can.” Lucien still looked at Nerevar anxiously, taking in the way tears shined in his eyes and the sadness deep within them. It was possible the hortator was acting, lying and manipulating to get their sympathy, but even Lucien felt like it would be cruel to take that from him.

“... Hopefully Kaidan won’t be too upset about it...”

[wellthebardsdead]

Doodle dump! Voryn edition:

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Voryn/Riiju-Lei:

Corrupted Shamat:

Shamat:

[wellthebardsdead]

Oh god only one song?!

I think it’d have to be the Moon will sing by The Crane Wives and I’ll pick a random handful of my traumatised bitches-

Marigold: Tell me once again, I could have been anyone anyone else, before you made the choice for me.

Wyrm: Swallowing your doubt, like swords through the pit of my belly.

Henwen: We could have been anywhere, anywhere else, instead I made a bed with apathy.

Sharmat: Name your courage now, we could have had anything, anything else, instead you hoarded all that’s left of me.

Flynt: My heart knew the weight, 10 years worth of dust and neglect, we made our peace with weariness and let it be.

Vivienne: My feet knew the path, we walked in the dark in the dark, I never gave a single thought to where it might lead.

Riiju-Lei: (chorus) The moon will sing a song for me, I loved you like the sun, bore the shadows that you made with no light of my own. I shine only with the light you gave me.

Evalien: I could have been anyone, anyone.

Oh and shit who do I tag um???

@quicksilverdrabbles @average-crazy-fangirl @pearsaregrossfightme @dynamite124 and whoever wants to join in!

OCs as Lyrics

Hey all I decided to event this tag to get folks talking about their ocs and their favourite songs

Rules: Pick one of your favourite songs and assign a lyric that you think suits them, you can do as many ocs as you like!

Tagging: Since I invented this tag I get to tag everyone hehe @sheirukitriesfandom @akaviri-dovah @dirty-bosmer @thequeenofthewinter @nerevar-quote-and-star @your-talos-is-problematic @kartaylirsden @lucien-lachance @crysdrawsthings and if I missed you and you want to do this, consider yourself tagged <3

Song: Francesca by Hozier

Theodora: In any life // If I could hold you for a minute

Valeria: How could you think, darling, I'd scare so easily?

Rochelle: My life was a storm, since I was born // How could I fear any hurricane?

[trickstarbrave]

alright writing a little smth for leilei and nerevar not liking bishop

riiju-lei by @mulberrycafe (dragonborn reincarnation of voryn dagoth)

Nerevar was shivering as they entered the inn, frost sticking to his cloak.

“I don’t know how you can stand this.” He rubbed his arms, while Riiju-lei laughed softly.

“I was raised here. It’s actually quite pleasant most of the time.” He explained, before laughing again. “Though even I’ll admit I was getting cold out there in the storm.”

The two had decided to make a little pilgrimage alone to Azura’s shrine in Skyrim as part of their honeymoon. It gave them quite a bit of time alone to enjoy the other’s company and for Riiju-lei to show the hortator the beautiful wilds of Skyrim. Of course a snowstorm meant the two would be much safer retreating into an inn rather than trying to set up camp.

Nerevar glared at him with a playful smile as he approached the hearth, removing his gloves to warm up.

“I’ll get us a room.” Riiju-lei said after giving him a quick peck on the cheek.

“i’ll even sleep on the floor if it gets me out of that storm, Leilei.” The Hortator called after him as he walked over to the counter. Riiji-lei chuckled softly, asking the woman at the bar if there were any rooms available, before being directed at a small room with a rather narrow bed that would barely fit the two of them covered in furs and heavy wool blankets. It was far more humble than the lavish temple in Mournhold, but he knew Nerevar wouldn’t mind so long as he got to sleep next to his husband and got to stay warm.

Just as he went to turn back to fetch Nerevar so the two could put their stuff down and take off some of their armor to get comfortable before eating, someone came up behind him, clearing their throat. Riiju-lei turned, seeing a tall nord with short brown hair, unlike how most nords typically kept their hair long and in elaborate braids. Maybe he was in the Imperial army, or maybe he just preferred the style. Either way, his cheeks were flushed and he swayed slightly, clearly intoxicated.

“I’ve never seen an altmer woman as short as you.” The nord chuckled. Riiju-lei at this very moment missed his empty, emotionless face from before he found his heart, as right now he couldn’t help but make a disgruntled look. Regardless of the face he made, the nord continued on, smug and full of himself. “It’s actually kind of cute. I don’t like women that are too tall. And you’re quite the exotic beauty.”

“I’m not an altmer.” Riiju-lei corrected him. “Nor am I a woman. You’re drunk.”

The man didn’t take well to that scowling.

“What do you mean not an altmer? Have you see yourself?”

“I was a dunmer. My skin now was a blessing from Azura.” The man rolled his eyes.

“Weird daedric superstitions... You must be some altmer and dunmer crossbreed then? And why all the jewelry if you aren’t even a woman--”

The nord was cut off by a hand grabbing his shirt from behind, dragging him back. Nerevar was smiling, but it was a terrifying, angry grin that showed he was close to snapping.

“My husband is simply wearing the jewelry I gave him.” Nerevar answered his question. “And I think we’d both prefer it if you kept your mouth shut and left us alone.”

The man turned sharply, glaring at him.

“Great, another short altmer.”

“Chimer.” Nerevar corrected. “Predecessors of the dunmer.” The nord seemed only more annoyed at the explanation, rolling his eyes.

“An elf is an elf. Sorry I don’t know all the nuances. If you have pointy ears and yellow skin what else am I supposed to assume?”

“You can assume nothing and mind your business.” Nerevar relied.

“And who the hell do you think you are, king?”

At that, Nerevar threw his head back and laughed. The few other dunmer pilgrims watched on with rapt attention; all of them knew who exactly Nerevar was, it was impossible not to, especially after word of the wedding in Mournhold spread.

“I am Hortator and king of Morrowind, Indoril Nerevar.” Nerevar gave a cocky smile.

“And I’m the emperor of Tamriel.” The nord scoffed.

“I see you don’t pay attention to many things outside of Skyrim.” It was Nerevar’s turn to roll his eyes. “Regardless, I’d prefer if you leave my husband alone.

“Or what?” The nord glared down at him condescendingly, haughty arrogance dripping from every word.

The next moment, however, the nord’s ass ended up on the floor as Nerevar wasted no time decking him in the face. The other patrons gasped, but not even the owners made a move to stop or reprimand the chimer. The nord howled in pain on the floor as Nerevar wrapped an arm around Riiju-lei’s waist.

“Come on, Leilei. Let’s go put our stuff down.”

Inside their room Nerevar shut the wooden door loudly, tossing his bag to the floor.

“I could have handled that, Nerevar.”

“I know.” Nerevar replied. “I didn’t mean to imply you couldn’t. I just know you don’t enjoy fighting, nor did I want you to dirty your hands dealing with a stupid drunk on our honeymoon.”

Riiju-lei laughed, putting a hand on Nerevar’s chest. “You know I’m a healer. I’m obligated to go fix his broken nose.” 

Nerevar smiled back slyly. “I’m sure he’ll live.” 

Riiju-lei rolled his eyes, giving Nerevar a kiss on the cheek. “At least let me try. Maybe your punch sobered him up.”

“You’re too kind for your own good, Leilei.” Nerevar held him firmly by the waist, clearly not wanting to let him go. He leaned down to kiss Riiju-lei warmly, sliding his lips against Riiju-lei’s with a clear passion and fire behind it. Breathlessly, Riiju-lei pulled away, golden cheeks flushed. Nerevar opened his mouth to speak when the door was roughly slammed open.

“Get back here you pointy eared little fuck.” The nord had blood running down his face, nose now crooked. “You can’t just punch me and walk away.”

“And to think my husband was actually going to offer you some healing magic...” Nerevar shook his head with a heavy sigh. “I see you still need some help sobering up.

“Nerevar,” Riiju-lei warned him. “I don’t want to see you get hurt.”

“Leilei, this isn’t the first barfight I’ve been in, and it will not be my last.” Nerevar kissed him on the cheek. “With guys like this it’s important they learn their lesson the hard way.”

“Nerevar--”

“I won’t rough him up too bad, Voryn.”

“After I kick his ass I’m coming for yours shortie.” The nord glared at Riiju-lei, making the chimer groan in annoyance.

“Nevermind. Just beat some sense into him however you need to.” Riiju-lei preferred there not be any violence, but he also was used to this sort of behavior at times. A stubborn nord would refuse to listen to anyone. He was just surprised it wasn’t in Windhelm.

[wellthebardsdead]

The tribunal + Nerevar in To Deny Godhood:

Vivec: Sweet, kind, spent the last few hundred years atoning for his failures as a living god, would and has given the shoes off his feet to someone who needs it.

Almalexia: nah she dead.

Sotha Sil: Sweet boi. Just wants to do what’s right. Held off on his ascension with vivec because he sensed Shamat would need them one day. Taught Khash to knit. Lovely.

Nerevar: Absolutely batshit insane. Cruel bastard, stinky poopy butt face.

Vs

The Tribunal + Nerevar in The Mourned and The Heretics:

Vivec: Lost his last marble, snapped completely and is hellbent on revenge.

Almalexia: Oh she mad mad.

Sotha Sil: still a sweet boi.

Nerevar: the sweetest boi. Will and has fought gods for his beloved. Will and has searched high and low for his beloved. Will grovel at his beloveds feet and worship the ground he walks on just to please him.

Conclusion. Sotha Sil is a good boi.

[wellthebardsdead]

Nerevar: *sitting at the dining table looking like his worlds been rocked*

Kaidan: you? Okay?

Nerevar: *shakily sips his ale* I found out LeiLei can make anything erotic in someway.

Kaidan: hehe, oh yeah, taliesins the same. What did he hit you with? Feathers? Rope? A scarf?

Nerevar: a fan.

Kaidan: what?

What Riiju did:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChMTKBBloBi/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[wellthebardsdead]

Riiju-Lei: *all 3 eyes very irritated from crying as they leave the hall of the dead* gods if I keep weeping like this I think id like to go back to having no emotions at all…

Nerevar: and deprive the world of your smile? Absolutely not~ *pats his shoulder gently*

Taliesin: or your adorable laugh~

Riiju-Lei: I-it is not adorable.

Kaidan: I dunno, it does sound pretty cute when you start honking like a baby horker~

Lucien: or start snorting like a bristleback.

Riiju-Lei: *visibly blushing* I- I don’t sound like either of those things!

Sero: *cackles* pay up Xelzaz I told you he’d start blushing again!

Xelzaz: You lot cheated!

Riiju-Lei: Y-you’re taking bets on my emotional responses now?!

Inigo: yes shame on you all! … *sneakily takes his winnings from Xelzaz*

Nerevar: *chuckles and shakes his head at them* leave him be… *waits till Riiju isn’t looking before taking his share too and snickering* So, corner club before we leave?

Riiju-Lei: I guess, I don’t think you’d enjoy it though but… it’s really the only place any of us except for maybe Lucien and Kaidan would be welcome… the dunmer who owns it doesn’t particularly like me given I was raised by a nord and most people in this city like or at least tolerate me.

Nerevar: hm… maybe we can wait until we reach Kynesgrove then…

Riiju-Lei: Mhm… I don’t particularly want to go passed what’s left of my old house either. I don’t know what type of emotion that’d kick up out of me…

Nerevar: old house?

Kaidan: aye. When we first came here with him to gather his belongings and bring them to whiterun we found it burned to the ground and the brickwork covered in racial slurs against dunmer… even the district it was in is a slur against dunmer people.

Nerevar: *clenching his fist a little under his cloak* …I see…

Riiju-Lei: *sighs* let’s just g-

???: THERE! THATS THE BASTARD! THATS THE WANKER WHO DID THIS TO ME!!

Everyone: *turns to see Rolff stone-fist next to a guard, pointing at Kaidan*

Kaidan: oop, shit, hope you all have enough to bail me out for this.

Nerevar: I- what did you do to him? He’s missing half his face!

Kaidan: He was harassing a dunmer woman then tried to hit LeiLei while his back was turned. So I punched him and my gauntlets did the rest.

Guard: *walks over* Alright you’re under arre-

Nerevar: *steps out in front of him* It is my understanding that my companion here was attacked first by that- gentleman. My other companion here leapt to his defence.

Riiju-Lei: *sighs* nerevar don’t bother. He’s the brother to ulfrics right hand man, they won’t listen. *opens his wallet* okay how much is the fin-

Nerevar: *gently makes him put it away before looking at the guard* Is that so… in that case. Unless Ulfric would like the great houses of morrowind to side with the empire once again and join in on this civil dispute. He, And his right hand man. Will have an audience with me.

Guard: and, who are you exactly?…

Nerevar: Indoril Nerevar.

*a few hours later*

Riiju-Lei: *sitting quietly at the large table in the main hall of the palace of kings, knee bouncing as he and the others wait for nerevar and kaidan to return from their meeting with Ulfric* …I feel, sick, my chest feels tight and my hands and feet are cold. What emotion is this?

Lucien: anxiety, nervousness… it’s okay to be scared, I am too… being an imperial and the son of a notable captain I don’t particularly feel safe in here.

Sero: it’ll be okay… *folds his arms a little tighter feeling nervous himself*

Riiju-Lei: I hope you’re r-

Rolff: *suddenly screaming as he’s dragged out of the room in shackles to be taken to the jails* BROTHER YOU CANT DO THIS! YOU CANT SIDE WITH THEM! BROTHEEEEE- *silenced as the doors shut*

Nerevar: *walks out with Kaidan* I’m glad we could come to an understanding. The high council will provide funds for the betterment of our people housed within your city, the argonians and khajiit will be permitted within the walls. And we’ll remain neutral in your affairs.

Galmar: *huffs and storms out past them to the jails, most likely to give his brother a talking to for embarrassing him*

Ulfric: *walks out after him* yes. Now if there’s nothing else I have a war to get back t- *pauses spotting Riiju-Lei amongst the group* I know you. You were at Helgen.

Riiju-Lei: Yes. I was. Now I’m the Dragonborn. And I’ve been a citizen of this city longer than you or your fathers fathers have been alive… *stands up, feeling anger bubbling within himself the longer he looks at him* So if I hear anymore talk of my kind or anyone who isn’t a nord, being mistreated in these walls. I’ll do what that bastard and his mates did to my house. And I’ll burn this whole city to the ground.

Nerevar: LeiLei. *looks at him sternly but with a soft understanding in his eyes, knowing now at time of diplomacy is not a moment to lose his temper*

Riiju-Lei: *huffs and turns to leave*

Ulfric: *realising now he’s standing in a room with two extremely powerful threats he’d be smart not to piss off any further* I understand.

Riiju-Lei: *glares back at him* …good… *storms out*

*a few minutes later*

Team Dragonborn: *catch up with Riiju-Lei as he crosses the bridge leaving the city*

Nerevar: Hey- *pats his shoulder gently*

Riiju-Lei: *gritting his teeth in frustration* Arghh! I hate this feeling! I hate him for making me feel this way! I promise if we come back in a month NOTHING will have changed and that cockhead will be walking around harassing the grey quarter all over again!!

Nerevar: And if he does I will make good on my threat and side with the empire again. *strokes his cheek* he’s not worth your fury, dreamer…

Riiju-Lei: *sighs and relaxes into touch, the feeling of familiarity it brings giving him comfort* is it really worth that much effort?…

Nerevar: if it makes you happy, then yes…

Riiju-Lei: *smiles and holds his hand looking down shyly as the anger gives way to love and content happiness*

Taliesin: *suddenly smiling as he watches them*

Kaidan: what’s got you so happy? I nearly got arrested and you’re grinning.

Taliesin: I just realised something. The first day we saw LeiLei smile. It was right here. I’m betting it was the day Nerevar first came to skyrim~

Kaidan: really?… huh… to think they were always so close without even realising it.

Taliesin: *leans against him* I’m glad he’s found his happiness now… and I’m glad you’re not arrested. It’d be hard to make love to you with all those guards watching~

Kaidan: *coughs* I- calm down you wait until we get a room before you start talking like tha-

Sero: *suddenly books it past them with the guards chasing after him* HAHAHAAAAA!!!

Riiju-Lei: WHAT DID YOU DO?!

Inigo: *runs out after him and the guards* I tried to stop him! He set Rolff stone-fist on fire in his jail cell!!!

[wellthebardsdead]

Riiju-Lei: *sighs with relief up at breezehome as they approach through the still quiet early morning streets of whiterun* Home at last…

Nerevar: I passed by this place so many times when I first arrived here and I had no clue you were just behind these doors…

Riiju-Lei: that explains the random bouts of excitement I had then. I played a lot of tag with the kids those days. Speaking of which, I hope Caryalind handled looking after everyone okay- *opens the door to find Lydia cleaning up the mess the kids had made of the house, Khash quietly helping her and Caryalind passed out from exhaustion by the fireplace* oh dear.

Lydia: *looks up* oh my thane!

Khash: DAD!!! *drops the broom and runs to Riiju jumping up into his arms*

Riiju-Lei: *laughs and hugs her tight* Hello little shadowscale!

Caryalind: *jumps and flails out of his chair with a thud* Ugh! Hnuh?? *looks up to see the group entering* You’re back! It went well I take it??

Riiju-Lei: *smiles* better then just well. *sets Khash down gently* Everything… here? Go well?

Caryalind: *still on the floor* Oh yes, just fine, the kids were delightful…

Riiju-Lei: *quirks his brow*

Caryalind: …Alesan put lizards in my underwear, Blaise got caught shoplifting, Sofie kept bringing wild animals into the house and Lucia broke her hand punching Braith in the face… Khash was the only well behaved one.

Riiju-Lei: *sighs* thank you cary, go have a proper rest I’ll get our new friends settled in and make us all breakfast.

Caryalind: new fri- *spots nerevar then goes visibly pink as Miraak suddenly steps over him offering his hand* I-

Miraak: Let me help you up.

Caryalind: oh my you have a very deep voice- *shakily takes his hand and instantly gets pulled to his feet*

Taliesin: *brow twitching feeling protective of his prince* …

Kaidan: *gives his ass a squeeze* oi. Leave him be.

Riiju-Lei: *snickers taking nerevars hand and leading him upstairs as everyone else starts to unpack and relax* I’ll come help you clean up in a minute Lydia, thank you.

Lydia: *smiles at him and nerevar as they go by* thank you my thane.

Nerevar: *follows Riiju upstairs and into the master bedroom* it’s a lovely house you have here, your daughter is adorable too but… her tail- sh- she wasn’t hurt was she?

Riiju-Lei: hm? Oh Khash. No she just wasn’t born with one. She’s small but she’s the oldest of my kids. The others must all be still asleep. Usually she comes along on adventures, she’s an excellent fighter but… given miraak sent cultists after me and they targeted my family specifically… I didn’t feel safe bringing her along. *chuckles* funny how he’s now downstairs wooing the prince of the aldmeri dominion.

Nerevar: *brain short circuiting* I’m sorry he’s the what now?

Riiju-Lei: oh right, there’s a lot you need to catch up on. I’m sure we’ll discuss it over breakfast but let’s get you unpacked first yes? *smiles at him before dropping his pack on the bed to empty it*

Nerevar: … *smiles and gently embraces him from behind, resting his head against his shoulder* you’ve built a beautiful life here LeiLei… you found so many people who love you and a place where you can feel safe.

Riiju-Lei: *gently reaches back running his fingers through his soft white hair* and now I can finally feel that love thanks to you making me whole again… my moon and star…

Nerevar: *slides his hands up his torso beginning to playfully tug at and undo the straps of his armour* there was a place within my heart empty for too long when I was without you… im glad we’re finally together again… My Voryn…

Riiju-Lei: …I think we can wait a few minutes for breakfast don’t you?

*meanwhile downstairs*

Sero: They’re certainly taking a while up thei-

A wine bottle on the kitchen table: 🍾

Kaidan: and they’re fucking.

Taliesin: *sighs* I’ll get breakfast started.

[wellthebardsdead]

Bishop: I got a dick so big I needed a cart to haul it over to your moms house last night~

Riiju-Lei: Well my mother is a literal jar of ashes and it’d still be the wettest p**** you’ve ever gotten.

Nerevar: *doubled over choking to death on his own laughter*

[wellthebardsdead]

Follow up to our two hearts meeting

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Nerevar: *walking beside Kaidan at the head of the group, smiling down at Riiju-Lei as he sleeps peacefully in his arms* so he has a family back in whiterun then yes?

Kaidan: *carrying an unconscious and still injured miraak on his back* aye, five kids he adopted.

Nerevar: Five?! Gods the house must be crowded!

Taliesin: hm not really, it’s quite a big house though I would like to be able to use the bathroom without being interrupted every 10 seconds. *sighs* but alas. I think he likes how lively the house is with all of us around. He’s been on his own for some time after his parents passed on.

Nerevar: That reminds me I… id like to visit their graves when we get back to windhelm. *covers Riiju with his cape as the ash near the bulwark kicks up*

Kaidan: *hands busy carrying miraak, sneezes as the ash blows up his nose* ugh focking mountain- I- why do you want to visit his parents?

Nerevar: to thank them for keeping him safe. *walks ahead of them and into the wretching netch*

Kaidan: jeez he’s really in love isn’t he?

Xelzaz: I think they both are. Though the dunmer highly revere the dead, I think he’d wish to grant them honours for giving his past love a new chance at life.

Taliesin: Aw… that’s, very sweet actually.

Xelzaz: it is- now are you two going to help me heal him or are we just going to let him die on Kaidans back? *gestures to miraak*

Miraak: *groans*

Kaidan: oh yeah we’d better not let him die. Pffft, asshole doesn’t deserve to live anyway in my opinion.

Lucien: yes well Leilei wants him to. I’ll go get us some rooms.

Inigo: first round of drinks is on me!

Sero: Ah no serjo I’m a man of my word and I lost that game of cards fair and square! I’ll pay for the first round… then you can pay for all the others.

Inigo: hehehe~

*meanwhile inside*

Nerevar: *gently lays Riiju onto the large warm bed of the cosy room he’d ordered for the two of them* Vor- *pauses* heh, old habits. *gently nudges him* Leilei, wake up… I’m going to take your armour off so you can sleep comfortably…

Riiju-Lei: *shifts slightly, a warm smile still on his face as he blinks open all 3 eyes… only to suddenly pout and rub his forehead* why do I still have this thing?… the rest of my body went back to normal why’d this stick around?…

Nerevar: *smiles watching him sulk, just like he used to when he was over tired* I’m not sure, perhaps a reminder from the past but. I think it’s as beautiful as your other two.

Riiju-Lei: *visibly blushes and looks away feeling shy and not knowing how to deal with it* r-really?…

Nerevar: yes, really. *smiles stroking his cheek* may I undress you now? your armour doesn’t look very comfortable to rest in.

Riiju-Lei: I-I- n-no I I’ll- let me- oh gods how did I do this for the temple of dibella with a straight face?!

Nerevar: oh~? *quirks his brow* now that’s a story Id like to hear~

Riiju-Lei: I- *swallows a lump in his throat, trying to comprehend all these new sensations and feelings within himself* it… it’d be easier if I show you… w-would you?… like me to?…

Nerevar: … *gently holds his hand* only if you want to show me…

Riiju-Lei: *knowing they’ve technically only just met that day, but feeling a love burning inside of him that’s lasted for hundreds of years* … *sits upright and leans in close to him, their movements both marching in pace and distance, like they’d done this before* I want to show you I love you…

Nerevar: *blue eyes locked firmly onto his, both of them sparkling like rubies and sapphires in the candlelight* then do it so I may show my love for you too…

Riiju-Lei: *leans in close kissing him softly*

Nerevar: *gladly reciprocates*

*the next morning*

Kaidan: *wanders to the bar to order himself and Taliesin breakfast* oh good morning councillor Arano-

Adril Arano: I- oh forgive me- Kaidan correct? Please it’s urgent! We got news lord nerevar returned last night but nobody can find him! We fear for his safety-

Kaidan: oh nerevar, he’s-

Nerevar: *suddenly steps out of his and Lelei’s room only in a pair of trousers, hair a mess, and a look of bliss on his face, totally unaware of the hickies absolutely riddled across his torso* Ah, councillor, good morning. Oh good morning Kaidan!

Kaidan: *face going pink as he tries to hide his shit eating grin* fun night ay?

Nerevar: oh- Oh yes~. *smiles walking off to the bathhouse*

[wellthebardsdead]

Riiju-Lei: *seated in the corner club quietly sipping his mead watching Sofie devour her second helping of dinner as she warms up by the fire*

Kaidan: *walks over* right, I got us a room, might have to share beds though.

Riiju-Lei: I’ll sleep on the floor if it means the kid can have a bed- *groans holding his forehead, rubbing around his birthmark in irritation*

Taliesin: another headache? That’s the 8th one in the last 2 days.

Riiju-Lei: it’s fine. I get them daily just- the blood is pumping so loudly in my head it sounds like a drum.

Kaidan: that could be the mead, I know I get like that after a few of them.

Riiju-Lei: heh. I wish, but no, it happens when I’m sober too… my whole life I’ve just… lived with it… but when it happens I… feel… good… in here. *points to his chest*

Taliesin: it… sounds bizarre but maybe these headaches are linked to why you struggle displaying emotions.

Kaidan: Or he could just have a lump in his brain.

Taliesin: And you would know that would you?

Kaidan: are you calling me stupid?

Taliesin: oh kaidan, my sweet pretty buffoon. If a hungry cannibal cracked open your head there wouldn’t be enough inside to cover a small water biscuit.

Kaidan: You little shi-

Riiju-Lei: language… I don’t mind the swearing when it’s just us but we have a kid travelling with us at the moment… *looks over to the fireplace*

Sofie: *yawns and curls up by the fire after finally filling her belly, all safe and clean in her new dress, just looking so happy*

Kaidan: oh- I. *clears his throat* sorry.

Taliesin: Apology accepted~

Kaidan: I- oh I’m going to beat your ass when we’re alone.

Taliesin: is that a threat or a promise~

Kaidan: I- w-will you stop making this weird!

Riiju-Lei: *snickers and gets up walking over to Sofie & picking her up, smiling as she sleepily hugs onto him* I’m going to put her to bed now and turn in myself… long trip back to whiterun tomorrow… goodnight… *walks off to their room*

Taliesin: …I what time does the apothecary in town open tomorrow?…

Kaidan: dunno, why?

Taliesin: I need to ask what could cause constant headaches like that…

*the next morning*

Sofie: *giggling as Riiju lets her ride on his shoulders as he walks to the stables*

Riiju-Lei: *pays the carriage driver and sits Sofie in the cart* get comfortable dear. *looks over to see Kaidan & Taliesin leading the horses over and tying them to the cart as well to walk along side it* ready?

Kaidan: Aye. *climbs onto kia* you lot get comfy in the wagon. I’ll ride ahead and keep an eye out for trouble.

Taliesin: Fine just don’t get yourself IN to trouble. *climbs into the cart and sets his bag down looking a lot more irritated than usual*

Riiju-Lei: *bundling an extra blanket around sofie before closing the canvas tarp to keep them all warm* are you alright?

Taliesin: I’m fine. I just didn’t sleep too well with a bear growling in my ears, stealing the blankets and farting all night.

Riiju-Lei: a bea- *snorts and laughs* I thought I smelt something terrible last night. Here I was dreaming there was a frost troll trying to break into the corner club. *snickers and sits down hugging his scarf around himself*

Taliesin: I think- that’s the first time I’ve ever heard you laugh- who are you and what have you done with LeiLei?

Riiju-Lei: *visibly smiling with no thought or effort put into it* what? I’m still me- I… don’t know what’s come over me I feel… happy. *hands Sofie a snack as the cart starts moving, and the further away from the stables the more his smile fades* that was… odd…

*meanwhile at the docks*

Scouts-many-marshes: In coming ship! Get ready to pull her into port!

Neetrenaza: I don’t recognise those sails, what type of ship is it?

Scouts-many-marshes: One from morrowind, I think the flags are house indoril. *dives into the water to guide it into port*

*Meanwhile on the ship*

Captain: Lord Nerevar. We’ve arrived in skyrim. *steps back and kneels as a golden skinned elf steps out from the darkness of his cabin*

Nerevar: good… If Voryn is here…*pulls on his hood* I’m bringing him home…

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Riiju-Lei: I’m gentle but I will cut a bitch.

Ryn/Voryn: if anyone hurts vivienne I will make them and their family regret the day they were born.

Voryn(Wyrms voryn): If my son Could go without giving me a literal physical heart attack for five seconds I’d be unstoppable.

Shamat(good): I just want to watch my little ones grow up big and strong and adore my husband, Kaidan.

Shamat(corrupted): If anyone disagrees with nerevar I’ll cut their throat and pleasure myself over their corpse so neht will never abandon me.

Evil voryn: nerevar will be at my feet to lap at my flesh for every breath before my beck and call.

[wellthebardsdead]

*meanwhile in a realm where time got weird*

Shamat: I? Vivec?!

Vivienne: n-no I’m vivienne his reincarnation I’m not him I promise. Are you? Sotha Sil?

Wyrm: no I’m his reincarnation I’m too small to be sotha sil and you’re too cute to be Vivec.

Riiju-Lei: Hold on a minute are you me?

Shamat: I? I’m you? You’re? You’re Voryn?

Riiju-Lei: no I’m his reincarnation im Riiju-Lei- you look like me before I changed into a chimer are you-

Shamat: im his reincarnation too what is happening?

Ryn: Im his reincarnation as well, Vivi to me.

Vivienne: *runs to his side* y-yes sir.

Voryn: and im technically his reincarnation as well but not really, Wyrm come here dear.

Wyrm: okay! *runs to him*

Riiju-Lei: Two more voryns?! Wait- if why are there two dunmer versions of us and two chimer?

Voryn: I was rebirthed in the ash beneath red mountain and nerevar found me. I remembered who I was and returned to my true state with Azuras blessings.

Ryn: And I’ve yet to feel worthy of walking as myself. Instead I walk my path of redemption by nerevars side and in doing so help vivienne find his path separate from vivec.

Riiju-Lei: *looks at vivienne* oh you poor child to wear that monsters face-

Shamat: I? Monster? No Vivec saved me from Nerevar! Nerevars the monster!

Voryn: what?! No he’s not! You take that back!

Ryn: I’ll cut your tongue out for speaking ill of him!

Riiju-Lei: I- hold on let’s talk about this!!

???: talk about what?

All of them: *look over to see 3 nerevars standing there, all equally perplexed as each other*

Voryn: …am I dreaming?

Riiju-Lei: what blissful realm of oblivion is this? Have I died?

Ryn: I think so this is too perfect to be real.

Shamat: three of him. *faints*

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Taliesin: I- how? HOW on nirn are you still so damn quiet when that outfit has more bells than the god damned temple!!!

Riiju-Lei: *wind chimes and bells decorating both his clothes and his jewellery* it helps that I keep sneaking up on you when you’re too busy oggling Kaidans ass~

Taliesin: It is not oggling. Gentlemen do not oggle. They admire. And I’m admiring his clappable cheeks thank you very much.

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Riiju-Lei: *steps out of the wretching netch, tying a piece of cloth around his forehead covering his third eye as he does so* right, back to skyrim the- *backs up as he’s suddenly surrounded by temple guards* I- what? What’s going on?!

Galdrus Hlervu: *emerges from behind the guards dragging Elder Othreloth by his arm* Oh you know exactly what’s going on here Sharmat! You may have everyone else on this island fooled but I know the truth!

Elder Othreloth: Galdrus! Stop this at once!!

Captain Veleth: *walks over with his men seeing the situation unfolding* What’s the meaning of this?! This lads put our settlement back on the map and even cleared your temple of Ash spawn! You have no grounds to threaten him in the street like this!

Galdrus Hlervu: With all do respect captain this is a matter concerning the ancestral temple so kindly run along. And as for grounds- *suddenly grabs the cloth from Riiju’s face pulling it from his head and showing his third eye* SEE?! I TOLD YOU! HE HAD YOU ALL FOOLED! THE COUNCILLORS AND THE CAPTAIN KNEW ABOUT IT!

Elder Othreloth: Galdrus you’re causing a scene-

Captain Veleth: A third eye does not the false dreamer make him. I once met an argonian with two tails, a dunmer with a third eyeball could be anybody-

Galdrus Hlervu: Oh really captain? Then how is it that both he and the Hortator were both reported to have coincidentally returned late last evening and now lord nerevar is missing hm?!

Riiju-Lei: p-please I can explain everything-

Galdrus Hlervu: Silence! You’ve spread your lies throughout this entire settlement to trick the good people here into thinking highly of you! But I know exactly who you are you n’wa-

Nerevar: You’d best think before you say what I think you’re about to, priest. *steps out of the doorway to the wretching netch, team dragonborn following behind him as the temple guards back up in shock to be in his presence*

Galdrus Hlervu: I- l-lord nerevar you’re alive-

Nerevar: Yes. I am. *grabs the cloth from his hand and yanks it away before gently tying it back around Leis brow, smiling at him adoringly as he does so* And he’s not the Sharmat. However he is the reincarnation of Voryn Dagoth. My closest friend, now much more… *flares down at the slimy weasel of a priest before him* And from what I hear. *glances around before looking back at him* He’s been kinder to the people of raven rock in the weeks he’s been here than you’ve been since you were stationed to this temple. Perhaps I should have him replace you.

Galdrus Hlervu: I- wh-what? *drops down to his knees* m-my lord wait-

Elder Othreloth: *catching on that nerevar just wants to make him squirm* Yes I’ve heard splendid things about you all around solstheim and word has even reached my ears from skyrim about you lad. Hard working, kind, and- *holds up the bag of coin he’d tried paying him for clearing out the ash spawn* Very generous. Shall I try giving this to you again or will you hide it in my coat pocket this time?

Riiju-Lei: *visibly blushes at being called out* I-h-heh, I don’t feel right accepting money from the temple sir, or from anyone here on raven rock it’s been hard- *looks around finally noticing how busy it is in the settlement* I? Gods what’s happened? This place is- booming.

Captain Veleth: *enjoying seeing Galdrus meltdown* Oh all this? This is all your work lad! You and your friends, this place is finally back on its feet and we have you lot to thank for it!

Elder Othreloth: And that’s yet another reason why I’ve been considering asking you to replace Galdrus!

Galdrus Hlervu: *on the verge of tears grovelling at nerevars feet, looks back at the elder priest* m-Master Othreloth! You can’t be serious!!

Nerevar: *trying not to laugh* Then it’s settled. By my right as Hortator, I hereby discommunicate you from the ancestral temple and appoint Riiju-Lei Dagoth, head of the 6th house now mourned as you’re replacement.

Galdrus Hlervu: *literally having a tantrum as his life’s work collapses before him, banging his fists on the ground and screaming between wailing sobs* NOOOO! NOOOO PLEASE NOOOO!!!

Riiju-Lei: *gently pats nerevars arm* as amusing as it is it is cruel, besides I swear too much to be a priest… don’t think I could get used to the underwear either. Let him keep his job… please?…

Nerevar: *smiles at him fondly before looking down at the snivelling elf at his feet* oh fine. Consider my decree null and void. You may keep your job if your superior sees fit.

Galdrus Hlervu: *snot and tears running down his face as he stops mid meltdown* I-I? M-my lord?

Elder Othreloth: hmmm, very well then. Though my offer still stands if he steps out of line like this again~

Captain Veleth: and speaking of which. *suddenly cuffs the priest pulling him off the ground and to his feet* Youre getting a night in the slammer for threatening a civilian with undo cause or writ, and for causing a public disturbance!

Galdrus Hlervu: I- w-wait no! No I’m sorry! IM SORRY! MASTER OTHRELOTH HELP ME!!

Elder Othreloth: No I think this’ll be good for you. And once you’re back your studying the lies of Vivec and cleaning the chamber pots!

Galdrus Hlervu: *screams as he’s dragged off*

Nerevar: *snickers watching him disappear through the crowd before looking at Riiju* are you okay?

Riiju-Lei: you… called me Riiju-Lei Dagoth… head of the 6th house, now mourned?…

Nerevar: I… yes. I apologise I should have made sure you were comfortable with the titles but I wanted him to know how important you are… to me… and to a lot of people in morrowind…

Riiju-Lei: *smiles softly* thank you… it’ll… take me a while to get used to it…

Nerevar: it’s okay… we have a long while yet before you’ll be hearing it often… but before then. *holds his hands* I want to go to skyrim. And see everything there is of Riiju-Lei, the last dragonborn~

Riiju-Lei: *smiles and starts laughing again, unable to contain his giddiness or control his emotions yet but honestly not wanting to in the slightest* okay!

Taliesin: …are we getting back on the water now?… *groans already feeling sea sick*

Miraak: you can ride on one of my dragons if you’d like-

Kaidan: *jealously yoinks Taliesin to his side* We. Will take the ship, and I’ll hold his pretty hair out of his face as he gets sea sick thank you!

[wellthebardsdead]

Riiju-Lei: *stretching before bed, casually bends over backwards and grabs his ankles* ahh~

Taliesin & Kaidan: Oh-

A wine bottle somewhere in the house: 🍾