Cassian made Nesta the equivalent of a mixtape.

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You love him.

Throne of Glass: Lysandra - Shape-shifter

Headcanon:

Cassian highlights sexy passages in smutty books so when Nesta finds them she knows he’s read them and thought of her.

ACOTAR - How the Courts make their money... Headcanon

Ok with the 7 courts / territory thing - I always viewed each territory as having different types of wealth. 

I think it’s mentioned that precious jewels can be found in the night court because their caves look like the night sky full of gems. And so I just imagined the 7dwarves picking away and selling the rich fortune of the land to other people’s. 

But it doesn’t explain the other courts - Tamlin gets a tithe but do all the courts or is this an outdated thing? But I could think of things I’m sure… This feels like a tumblr headcanon post now… cue headcanons below…

Night has wealth in the natural resources to be mined - precious jewels, ores no other place has etc. They have the largest amount of land and are the most wild of the courts. They could also have an amazing forestry industry but for some reason I don’t see them cutting down the trees - they are probably someone’s ancestor. 

Summer would be tourism. The beaches, the boats, the general frivolity as well as most courts being on good terms with summer. Summer would also be the court making the Wine.

Spring would be the Farming court and maybe they took a hit when the humans were banished as they farmed the land for the fae. 

Day court is the place that has the universities and the funding from that type of study - they have all the old scripts so it makes sense for their main trade to be in information. They could also have a wicked intel network and spies just because.

Dawn court is known for tinkering and engineering so people come from all over to buy the most expensive and best watches and gadgets. With Lucien’s eye being made here I imagine they are into medicinal robotics or something similar, they will be the people making the artificial limbs for faeries who lost them in the war. They would have been one of the first courts to think of trade.

Winter and Autumn I’m a little unsure of. 

Maybe Winter could be scientific discoveries? Under the ice / everything being preserved. Or something to do with animals. Idk. They are a court I don’t know much on and want more. 

Autumn is like spies and court intrigue, but the way the Autumn court is set up as a big compound makes me think they would have been in a similar position with spring - using the humans to toil on the land. Using the humans to keep them in luxury. For some reason I want to think of autumn as the place where food is good, but all I can think of is decay and mushrooms. I need to think more on these two…. 

What Box Sweetheart?

Waiting in the Freezing Dark Chapter 1.

A short Nessian Fic, taking place after the events in ACOFAS.

word count: 1213

Spoiler Alert: Contains references to ACOFAS.

Author’s note: So this is my first Nessian fic. I’m learning and trying to figure out how to best format this in tumblr and in general because I haven’t written a narrative style piece of writing in a very very very very long time etc, so please be kind and I hope you like it.

Writing takes practice and i’m even more in awe of all the fantastic fan fic writers who are producing content at an astonishing rate. So thank you, you’re awesome!   

What box sweetheart?

The stars were bright against the black sky, the camp quiet. Nesta and Cassian had been sitting outside under lush furs and blankets staring into the darkness. Nesta cradled inside Cassian’s wide shoulders, his arms around her and her head resting just below his chin. She told herself, snuggling into him was only to keep warm but if she were honest she knew that she was feeling something more. He had adapted to having no fires, and she was sure he enjoyed this way of keeping warm too. It had been a long day and they were both exhausted but this cozy cuddling on the seat outside their illyrian house was enough for right now. Since leaving Velaris she’d ignored all illyrian advances, she had no idea how to navigate those wings in the bedroom and wasn’t ready to try. At least the high fae she had been sleeping with had anatomy similar to her own, illyrians were a whole other breed. These thoughts were dangerous, Nesta needed to shatter the domestic bliss that was settling over them. Things were getting too comfortable in this camp and she could give Cassian the upper hand or think he had a chance with her tonight. So she broke the silence and in a quiet but demanding voice asked,

“So what was in the box?”

He glanced down at her and tried to get more comfortable, shifting his weight further back into the chair.

“What box sweetheart?”

“You know, that small wooden box I saw you throw into the river?”

“It’s not important now” he ground out.

Obviously it had some meaning for his tone to change and for him to become restless so Nesta pressed on.

“Really? It seemed important at the time? Has to be something of value or you wouldn’t have even bothered trying to give it to me, especially considering how hostile I was back then. Why even risk giving me something that you knew I would throw in your face?” 

Nesta’s face twisted and her sharp tongue knew where to strike. 

“Or was it just a set of distasteful negligee… two for the price of one perhaps?”

Cassian’s heavy breathing deepened as he sat in silence looking at the sky. Trying not to lose his temper. She knew how to push his buttons without even trying. She didn’t want to risk him making her speculate for eternity what was inside that stupid box! She hated not knowing. It would be just the sort of thing he would do too. Cassian took a deep breath that pulled her out of her thoughts. Then he spoke in a quiet tired voice,

“Well, there’s this tradition on the steppes, that when someone you love passes, you bury them. Remember them. Look after their body even when they are gone. That you should visit them at the place where their bones reside and their spirit lingers - to remember them.”

He took another long breath, blinked and looked out towards the sleeping camp. She waited for him to continue, maybe this gift was important after all.

“The way we do this is by choosing stones or pebbles that we like and give them as an offering. To be placed with the tombstone. The more stones, the more love. One for each visit. Choosing a stone is sometimes as important as placing it. It’s a tradition that goes back as long as we can remember”.

Cassian’s breath caught in his throat and he took a moment to compose himself, this was not where Nesta expected this conversation to go but she was reluctant to stop it now. Not when she was so close to having some answers.

“I don’t know if my mother was buried or how her body was treated when she died. Cauldron knows that I don’t have any way to honor her or remember her in her resting place. I wish I had some place to visit her and remember her. Sometimes… Sometimes I think of you and what you went through. You invade my thoughts and I want to make things better. I want to fix everything for you Nesta. Make everything better. I think of your father dying on the battlefield and of how much you lost. Of what you can do to remember and honor him for his sacrifice. He loved you Nesta. He brought a fleet to help protect you. And I want to honor him, with you. To help you.”

Nesta turned away from the void above and looked into his hazel eyes, he continued looking firmly ahead avoiding her gaze, avoiding the grief he would see reflected there. Nesta was about to speak and break the silence but Cassian continued.

“So I searched the illyrian steppes for months, to find the perfect pebble. The perfect stone. To be a perfect representation of you. A small perfect pebble. Glossy black with streaks of grey on the surface and a heart of the deepest red shining through the darkness. It was perfect - like you. And I was going to go with you to put this stone at your father’s resting place. To honor him. To help you.”

Nesta could feel the tears welling at the corners of her eyes and quickly looked back towards the sky, emotion filling her chest and making it difficult to breathe. Cassian placed a gentle kiss on the top of her head and pulled her close engulfing her in his warm arms. A few moments passed before Cassian added,

“You know, I was so furious that night. I threw it without thinking. I threw this perfect representation of you away, and I regretted it. I regretted losing what we had even if it was only an ember. So I flew over that part of the Sidra every few days, and made sure to walk over that particular bridge and casually glance into the river below. It took a few weeks for the river to thaw just enough for me to see clearly. On the bottom was that wooden box wedged between two rocks.”

“So I jumped in when no-one was looking. Into water with ice shards still floating in it. To get that damn box.”

Nesta’s breath caught and she looked back to Cassian, gazing deep into his warm hazel eyes. The illyrian commander sitting with her under a pile of furs watching the stars. Someone who would jump into an icy river to get a stone in a box… all for her.

She had wasted so much time after the war and was only now starting to get a bit of herself back. Nesta was falling for her illyrian brute and she wasn’t sure she was ready to give up on all she had worked for to have him. She would find a way, but not today. 

Pulling herself up into his arms she whispered next to his ear,

“Perhaps one day you will show me this stone you risked hypothermia to retrieve, in fact i’m surprised you even know how to swim”.

Cassian grinned as she pulled away and started walking inside their house to retire for the evening, taking most of the furs with her. Leaving Cassian smiling out in the cold night air to decide what steps he might take next.

Masterlist

I took some inspiration from throne of glass for deciding what was in that box. In fact that heartbreaking scene from Queen of shadows was a huge inspiration. There are so many ideas on “what is in the box” and this one is one idea that I haven’t been able to get out of my mind. xx.

Tagging some people who may or may not be interested or who made comments on my posts rambling about writing at midnight - my time - yesterday (I don’t mind if you read this or not - either way, just sharing - and if I didn’t tag you its because I don’t have a tag list for this sorta thing - lol - yet) :

@rowaelinsmut, @aqueentorattlestars, @acoaas, @tntwme, @bookofmirth, @queen-archeron, @illyrianbeauty, @miladyaelin, @photofeesh, @lady-katkat, @howtotameyourillyrian, @urbisie, @verifiefangirl, @study-read-repeat , and that’s all I can think of right now. :)

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“Queen, savior, enemy, Manon didn’t give a shit. She was going to kill the woman.”  

- Chapter 61 Queen of Shadows, Sarah J Maas.

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Objects → The Veritas “Truth is deadly. Truth is freedom. Truth can break and mend and bind. The Veritas holds in it the truth of the world. I am the Morrigan. You know I speak truth.”

@worldofsarahjmaas

Headcanon: Azriel knows how to play the piano because he used it as a daily exercise to help heal his damaged hands.

Want to know how to accidently start shipping people?

Well, first they look at eachother on page.

Then they throw a shoe, or threaten to knee them in the groin or even throw a withering stare.

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“Queen, savior, enemy, Manon didn’t give a shit. She was going to kill the woman.”  

- Chapter 61 Queen of Shadows, Sarah J Maas.

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 Helion and the Lady Autumn

Throne of Glass Characters when they have to fill out online forms....

ACOSF: Nessian and different Acts of Love.

If you have been around a while you might have seen online or heard about the different Acts of Love. They are:

1. Words of Affirmation

2. Gifts

3. Acts of Service

4. Quality Time

5. Physical Touch.

So I want to look at some of the Relationships or Characters and their love languages after reading ACOSF.

Nesta: She struggles to show love, she feels undeserving and so shuts herself off from the world. But once she opens up and begins to let love in and share it with others she becomes all about acts of service. 

Acts of Service such as when she stands at the Pass to protect Emerie and Gwyn. She helps Gwyn get a book into the Merril’s office - not just giving the book to her, but actually going and putting herself at risk. She then stands up for her again when Merril is on the Warpath. She also gives herself and her time to learn to Dance so that she can dance with Eris and Elain doesn’t have to.

She also uses gifts. She gifts Emerie the tea that she knows she would appreciate. She brings books for her friends. She gives her magic to save her sister. She also brings items to the house that she thinks the house will appreciate. She helps create their magical beacon friendship bracelets.

Nesta is not a word of affirmation girl. She would rather do everything else.

Cassian: Cassian shares quality time. He did it with Feyre - training her, getting to know her. He does it for his family always being around when anyone needs to talk. He trains the Valkyries, he waits for Nesta at the top of the steps each time she runs them. He takes Nesta for a five day hike. He waits. He plays in the snow with his brothers. He goes shopping for thoughtful presents and spends time doing it. He took time to learn to dance, for Nesta.

Cassian is also craves touch to show he cares - such as reaching out to touch Nesta’s shoulder when she is struggling, or brushing close past her. He’s always entering Nesta’s bubble in the house or when she is sad. He brushes the hair from her face. He stays near her by brushing his hand along the small of her back as they walk. He kisses her temple. Kisses her forehead. simple sweet kisses with no lust. He might not give her cuddles after sex for fear of it all ending but he certainly uses his body to show he cares about her.

Cassian also gives gifts. He gives thoughtful gifts like the solstice presents for family. He also sought out Nesta’s solstice present a rare illuminated book. And then the symphonia - a rare orb that he had especially recorded music onto that she loves. 

The House: The House is a gift giver. 

The house is Santa Claus.

Ok important question …. kinda ?

When Feyre gets the tattoos on her palm changed from the eyes to the night court insignia - which way are the mountains facing? Stars by the fingers so when she looks at them she sees them upright? But then the rest of the time when her arms are hanging by her sides they would be upside down. Im thinking that would have to be the case, but if rhysand holds her hands and looks into the palms then it’s upside down for him too.

Since the night court insignia is apparently ~not to be fucked with~ then they better do it the right way. Or am I just over thinking this? And there isn’t really a right way… ?

ACOSF: Nessian and different Acts of Love.

If you have been around a while you might have seen online or heard about the different Acts of Love. They are:

1. Words of Affirmation

2. Gifts

3. Acts of Service

4. Quality Time

5. Physical Touch.

So I want to look at some of the Relationships or Characters and their love languages after reading ACOSF.

Nesta: She struggles to show love, she feels undeserving and so shuts herself off from the world. But once she opens up and begins to let love in and share it with others she becomes all about acts of service. 

Acts of Service such as when she stands at the Pass to protect Emerie and Gwyn. She helps Gwyn get a book into the Merril’s office - not just giving the book to her, but actually going and putting herself at risk. She then stands up for her again when Merril is on the Warpath. She also gives herself and her time to learn to Dance so that she can dance with Eris and Elain doesn’t have to.

She also uses gifts. She gifts Emerie the tea that she knows she would appreciate. She brings books for her friends. She gives her magic to save her sister. She also brings items to the house that she thinks the house will appreciate. She helps create their magical beacon friendship bracelets.

Nesta is not a word of affirmation girl. She would rather do everything else.

Cassian: Cassian shares quality time. He did it with Feyre - training her, getting to know her. He does it for his family always being around when anyone needs to talk. He trains the Valkyries, he waits for Nesta at the top of the steps each time she runs them. He takes Nesta for a five day hike. He waits. He plays in the snow with his brothers. He goes shopping for thoughtful presents and spends time doing it. He took time to learn to dance, for Nesta.

Cassian is also craves touch to show he cares - such as reaching out to touch Nesta’s shoulder when she is struggling, or brushing close past her. He’s always entering Nesta’s bubble in the house or when she is sad. He brushes the hair from her face. He stays near her by brushing his hand along the small of her back as they walk. He kisses her temple. Kisses her forehead. simple sweet kisses with no lust. He might not give her cuddles after sex for fear of it all ending but he certainly uses his body to show he cares about her.

Cassian also gives gifts. He gives thoughtful gifts like the solstice presents for family. He also sought out Nesta’s solstice present a rare illuminated book. And then the symphonia - a rare orb that he had especially recorded music onto that she loves. 

The House: The House is a gift giver.