#riongail is endgame

[whenwewereyoung97]

I’m obsessed with the fact that we get this from Chapter 27 of Iron Flame:

“I’m not mad at you for not being hurt. I would never want you hurt. I’m pissed at myself for being so reckless, so wrapped up in you, having such little control over my emotions that I just ran after you like…like…” Like a lovesick little fool. “And you, you’re always calm, collected, and in control. You would have waited for all the information, and you sure as hell never, ever would have let Sgaeyl’s emotions take over—” (…) “I’m not always calm or collected, and I’m never in control when it comes to you.” (…) “I would have done the same thing you did because I’m just as reckless for you as you are for me.”

And these snippets from Xaden’s POV of Chapter 27 in Fourth Wing:

“Yes, why are you here?” Sgaeyl doesn’t disguise the mockery in her tone. (…) “It was your idea to bring the daggers.” I’m careful to only speak down Sgaeyl’s bond. “It seemed a prudent course of action, considering your insufferable intolerance of being away from the general’s daughter.” She huffs.

We’re here because I couldn’t concentrate for shit knowing that Violet was this close to the border. I chose Violet over my wing. (…) At this rate, they’ll have to station me at Basgiath if I can’t get my shit under control and get over—

I see you Rebecca. I see you.

[whenwewereyoung97]

We don’t talk about the fact that Xaden literally used a cheesy pick up line on Violet nearly enough for my taste.

You’re alright?

I am now

this part right here was the most disgusting, nausea-inducing moment they've ever had and it cemented the fact that i would absolutely kill for them

[whenwewereyoung97]

It’s taken me way too long to appreciate the symbolism behind Xaden’s scars.

The scars for the Marked Ones are on his back, because he carries the weight of their lives, choices and loyalty on his shoulders.

And the scar for Violet is over his heart, because he’s vouching for the woman who holds it.

[whenwewereyoung97]

Me: It’s been months since IF came out. I’ve read it so many times that I’m totally desensitized to the feels.

IF:

(I) step out of formation and walk past Andarna and Feirge, over the trampled grass, straight to Xaden. The scruff on his jaw is thick with days of growth, and there are circles under his eyes as he reaches forward, surprising me by tugging me against his chest in front of all of Fourth Wing. The cold beard tickles as he buries his icy face in my neck and breathes deeply. “I’ve missed you.” “Same.” I wind my arms around his torso, sliding my hands in the space between the swords he wears crossed at his back and his flight jacket, then hold tight to help warm him.

Me:

[whenwewereyoung97]

In one of the next Empyrean books, I’d love to see an alternate reality (in the form of a dream/illusion/hallucination/whatever) in which Violet joined the Scribe Quadrant on Conscription Day.

I don’t even care what events transpire, as long as somehow Violet and Xaden still find each other, to highlight the inevitability of Riongail being endgame.

If it’s Xaden having the dream, I can almost see him going about his daily life with the nagging feeling that there’s something wrong. Something missing. But he continues as normal. Until he sees Violet. Then he can’t get her out of his head. And it would be adorable because Xaden is a freaking marshmallow in all possible realities when it comes to Violet.

Anyway, Riongail has my entire heart.

[whenwewereyoung97]

Xaden being shocked at Violet kissing him here cracks me up.

My dude, what did you think was going to happen? YOU EVEN BROUGHT HER HANDS TO YOUR CHEST!