#adeline and luc

[darklinaforever]

One thing I particularly like about The Invisible Life of Addie Larue is that Luc is right ; Addie shaped him.

She gave it a shape and a name.

I'm convinced that Luc didn't have a name before Addie gave him Luc's, or perhaps a very old name unpronounceable to humans, who knows. Or simply a title to designate the creature he is. But personally, I don't think he had any. After all, his first response to Addie's question was why he should have a name, not the one that he shouldn't tell her. Especially since if names do indeed have power in this universe as Addie and Luc say, it should be noted that yes, in the rest of the story Addie has power over Luc. Just letting her name it gave her power. It is precisely after this point in the book that the relationship really evolves. I don't think it's a coincidence. Names have power, and Addie begins to have a real influence on Luc after giving him one. (Therefore reinforcing my interpretation that he actually didn't have a name before Addie)

Also, she gave her a shape.

He have been used to taking on an appearance based on the people he met, and or simply speaking while remaining among the shadows, but strangely after taking on an appearance for Addie, he sometimes kept it beyond of her. This can be seen the first time he meets Henry. He presumably maintains the appearance Addie gave him outside of when he sees her. Which for a being such as Luc, is not nothing. Without forgetting the quote according to which Luc is deprived of stars at night, and that Addie, through her freckles, is rightly associated with the stars. Addie therefore helps complete Luc.

[usachxxn]

Anyone else fielding their mistria lately 💭

[venlazlo]

Mistria VA Fancasts

work was killer, too tired to drawr today.

VA Fancasts under the cut w/ voice samples hehe.

Made in conjunction with my brother and we don't consume that much media so take this with a grain of salt and maybe drop a suggestion.

Nora - Leda Headey [Amelia - Infinity Train]

Holt - Sungwon Cho [Senshi - Dungeon Meshi]

Celine - Erica Mendez [Mia Karnstein - Code:Vein]

Dell - Noël Wells [Kelsey - Craig of the Creek]

March - Zeno Robinson [Hunter - The Owl House]

Olric - Joe Hernandez [Boucheron - Fire Emblem Engage]

Ryis - Marcus Scribner [Bow - She-Ra and the Princesses of Power]

Landen - Luc Roderique [King Harrow - The Dragon Prince]

Juniper - Veronica Taylor [Manuela - Fire Emblem Three Houses]

Valen - Cissy Jones - [Lilith Clawthorne - The Owl House]

Terithia - Cassie Ewulu [Saphir - Fire Emblem Engage] [Bonus]

Balor - Kumail Ali Nanjiani [Howell - Bee and Puppycat]

Hayden - Matt Mercer is just the obvious choice

Errol - J.K. Simmons [Stanford Pines - Gravity Falls]

Josephine - Roz Ryan [Cake the Cat - Adventure Time]

Hemlock - Bruno Campos [Prince Naveen - The Princess and the Frog]

Reina - Brenda Song [Anne Boonchuy - Amphibia]

Maple - Grace Rolek [Connie Maheswaran - Steven Universe]

Luc - Terrell Ransom Jr. [Darwin - The Amazing World of Gumball]

Elsie - Susan Egan [Rose Quartz - Steven Universe]

Adeline - Genesis Rodriguez [Perfuma - She-Ra tPoP]

Eiland - Brian Timothy Anderson [Rosado - Fire Emblem Engage]

Caldarus (Statue) - Glen McCready [Omeluum - Baldur's Gate 3]

Seridia - Mallorie Rodak [Frieren - Frieren] (placeholder i almost put veronica taylor again)

Darcy - Danica McKellar [M'Gann M'Orzz - Young Justice]

Louis - John Michael Higgins [Varrick - The Legend of Korra]

Merri - Elizabeth Grullon [Camila Noceda - The Owl House]

Vera - Kirby Howell-Baptiste [Grace Monroe - Infinity Train]

[booklover-s]

Just remember when Addie is at the marquise's house wearing her things, about to cover her freckles with makeup and Luc appears, with: “I would rather see clouds blot out the stars.”

DAMN HOT VILLAINS WITH DARK HAIR!!!!

[thirtyskeletons]

typically i try to be contrary and not go for the character everyone bandwagons over right off the bat. however i unfortunately had no other option than to become obsessed with march fieldsofmistria because he’s the only character that has a personality that isn’t just Generically Nice

[stromuprisahat]

In work I've seen a book named Hunting Adeline. I had to stop for a moment, because my first thought was "Luc, is this ~your~ version of the story?".

[stardustincarnate]

“Do you know how to live three hundred years?” she says. And when he asks how, she smiles. “The same way you live one. A second at a time.”

- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (V.E. Schwab)

[claire-de-lune]

The invisible life of Addie larue broke me 🥲😭

[thewingedfae]

when it was mentioned that Death was the night itself. all i can think about is Luc. he will forever be the night itself for me...

[your-neighbours-cat]

"Even if everyone you meet remembered," He says , "I would still know you the best."

She searches his face."Do I know you?"

He rests his head over hers," You are the only one who does ."

-The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

[nonokoko13]

*Cracks knuckles* Alright here are mine

Elderly

Elsie: 60 / 70s

Therithia: 60 / 70s

Errol: 60 / 70s

Middled aged adults

Louis: 50 / 60s

Landen: 50 / 60s

Hemlock: Late 50s / Early 60s

Hayden: Mid / Late 50s

Josephine: Mid / Late 50s

Nora: Early / Mid 50s

Holt: Early / Mid 50s

Valen: Mid / Late 40s (45 - 48)

Young Adults

Vera: Mid / Late 30s

Juniper: Mid 30s (35 - 36)

Merri: Mid 30s (35?)

Olric: Early / Mid 30s (30 - 35)

Balor: Late 20s / Mid 30s (29 - 35)

Darcy: Late 20s / Early 30s

Ryis: Late 20s (27 - 29)

March: Mid 20s (25 - 26)

Adeline: Mid 20s (24 - 26)

Reina: Early 20s (21 - 23)

Celine: Early 20s (21 - 23)

Eiland: Early 20s (20 - 22)

Children

Maple: 10

Luc: 9

Dell: 8

Caldarus and priestess: ??? (Caldarus is probably over 1000 years, the priestess might be a similar age too?)

Soleil, my farmer OC: 90s (she is half elf so she still looks like she's in her 20s/30s)

What age do you HC all the bachelors/bachelorettes as in Fields of Mistria?

March: 25

Ryis: 26

Hayden: 40

Balor: 30

Eiland: 26

Olric: 29

Caldarus: ???

Valen: 39

Juniper: 32

Reina: 25

Adeline: 26

Celine: 23

Need to hear everyone's thoughts!!

[darklinaforever]

You know what makes me laugh is the fact that Addie thinks she'll get Luc to get tired of her so he can be free of him ?

Beyond the fact that everything she knows in the formulation of a pact, she gets it from Luc, so that he himself knows very well the importance of the words used and their formulation, it would surprise me that he was fooled. But beyond that... The idea of ​​saying that she will be Luc's for as long as he wants her by his side... Well it's the same thing as their first pact, when Addie said she would give her soul when she no longer wanted it. Luc tried to make her crazy so that she would give in. But did she give in ? No. Obviously. Luc who surely understood the meaning of Addie's words. Will he give in, even though she tries to drive him crazy ? No. Obviously. Especially since the story highlighted the fact that they looked alike. What is true. Not only do they look similar, but they complement each other. It's night. She is the stars.

Addie makes me laugh by being so sure of herself at the end. She thinks she is better than Luc, but the reality is that she is the same as he was at the beginning of the story when they made the first pact. Once again, she highlights Luke's arrogance. But isn't she herself arrogant to think she can fool a god so easily ?

She is no longer human. And Luc is not human either. She can't fool him like he once did to her.

The only reason he probably doesn't notice the wording of the pact is because he knows perfectly well that he will never stop wanting her by his side. Addie was wrong again. She sees what Luc feels for her as desire. But as Luc himself said, he needs her. Just like she needs him. Even when she was with Henry, she was in her thoughts and missed Luc.

Addie is made of contradictions. She keeps repeating that Luc can't love her, because he has no heart, yet in the end she says she will break his heart.

The truth is that they will simply resume their cat and mouse games. And I hope that one day they will end up balancing like the night and the stars that they are. As they should be intended to do. Or maybe they will always have this chaotic relationship. But what is certain... is that they will always stay together.

It really makes me laugh when I see people taking Addie's words at face value at the end of the story.

Especially since if you remove Addie's internal dialogue and we just visualize her, she is simply settling in quietly with Luc.

These were my thoughts. You are free to give me yours.

[demetrio-student]

Cigarettes After Sex feels like Luc

[peachesofmarch]

Strawberry Picking with March || SFW || Farmer x March Fanfic

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Summary: March has asked you out on your very first official date, to go strawberry picking. Now will he admit his admiration for you, or will he keep up the bickering?

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The spring breeze brushed against your cheeks as you basked in the sunlight the sky was offering you on this warm day. You couldn’t help but let out a chuckle of joy because today was the day, your first date with March!

He had asked you a day ago if you’d want to join him to go strawberry picking, and without missing a beat you said yes. Now it was tomorrow, and you were dressed in your cutest outfit and grabbed a fancy basket to put all the strawberries into. Most of which you’d sell, but hey, nothing wrong with making some tesserae.

As you walked into Mistria you could see March waiting in front of the bridge near the exit of your farm. His eyes closed with his arms crossed as he leaned against a tree, seeming like he was taking in the fresh air of the springtime.

You can’t help but wear a smile as you walk up to him and wave, “Good morning!” You say eagerly.

March opens an eye and looks over at you, “Took you a bit. I thought farmers were meant to be early risers.” He mumbled.

Your brow furrowed for a second as you held your smile, ah yes, this was indeed March in front of you. His little insults could never quite get the rise out of you though, you stayed strong. Even when he pushed your little farmer buttons.

“Well, I was up at the crack of dawn, but, I wanted to make sure I dressed appropriately, and I even brought you a little gift!” You beamed proudly, pulling out a copper ingot you forged yourself the day before.

March’s face flushed as he opened both his eyes and stared down at the ingot. A red tinting his face, just like the red in his hair, he looked like a tomato.

With a clear of his throat, he took the copper ingot and put it in his pocket, “T-Thanks. I can make something really nice out of this..”

You grinned, “yeah, the stuff you make in the blacksmith’s is always so impressive. You should teach me more sometime.” You winked.

March scoffed and turned his head away from you, “That’s enough talking. Let’s go. Don’t want the entire town to pick the strawberries before we do.”

“Let’s ‘March’ to it then!” You joke.

March groans and starts walking, you almost trip as you try to catch up to him. Almost like he was running away from your terrible puns.

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After a few minutes of walking, you both came to a halt at a strawberry field. A big smile was plastered across your face as you took in the beauty of it, quite literally strawberries were everywhere.

The whole town seemed to be here as well, the kids were running around chasing Dell because she found another frog and Maple wanted to kiss it while Luc was talking about how if they went back to the pond she found him at, there could be bugs everywhere.

Hayden and Eiland were chatting up a storm as they talked about both farming and artifacts used to farm in the older days. Eiland was so happy to talk about his interests of history while Hayden seemed delighted that someone was willing to listen to him talk about his precious animals.

Juniper and Valen were busy arguing, Juniper insisting her health was perfectly fine while Valen kept going on about how if she keeps making potions that smell as bad as they do, she’s going to end up sick. At least you knew Valen cared.

Josephine, Nora and Elise were talking about cooking and flowers, Josephine going on and on about how she was cooking up a storm in the kitchen last night during the gathering at the Inn. Nora and Elise were discussing with her about which produce to use and what flowers are edible to make into delicious meals.

Ryis, Adeline, and Reina were sitting on a bench laughing and talking. Adeline seemed to be relaxed, which you never see much of with how busy she is.

Quite literally everyone was doing something, felt like it would take forever to list off who is doing what…

March snapped his fingers in front of your face and suddenly you were woken up from the haze of your thoughts. You looked at him and blinked a few times, remembering that, oh shit, you were on a date.

“Do all farmers space out as much as you do?” He asked, rolling his eyes. “Come with me.”

You were about to say something but before you could he grabbed your hand and started to pull you in the direction he wanted to go.

A few moments later you both ended up in a secluded area of the strawberry fields, it was quiet around you both as the only noises was the gentle breeze and the nature sounds around.

March sighed, kneeling down to the strawberry plants and placing his basket on the ground, “You know…” He started.

“Know what?” You asked, joining him lower to the ground.

He picked a strawberry off the vine and turned to look at you, “I’ve been meaning to ask you out for a while… just… couldn’t think of the right way to do it. But, I know you love strawberries, and this is the first bloom of them this season, so… I thought you’d… enjoy it…” He got quiet as he said the last portions of his words, which made you softly smile.

“When I got here, I thought you were so mean. You’d tell me so many things, and I’d always keep a smile on my face, because for some reason, I had a small feeling it was all an act.” You started, picking a few berries off the plants, “But, as we talked more, and got closer… You slowly but surely became one of my favorite people in this town. I’d get ready every day with a gift for you, my mornings always started off with me rushing to get to your place before you went somewhere else so I could give you a beer or some ores that you may enjoy.”

March felt his ears heat up, he was absolutely flustered out of his mind hearing you say those words. He stopped picking the strawberries and covered his mouth in embarrassment, looking away.

“A-are you okay??” You asked, placing a hand on his shoulder.

March took a deep breath in and turned towards you, your faces a lot closer than he was expecting, which resulted in an even deeper flush of red to coat his cheeks.

“I… Listen. I was just really protective of this town, of the people here, but… You really showed me what a hard working person really is. I looked forward to seeing your face every morning when you came by, and I… couldn’t stop thinking about you every day. It felt so strange, so new. I wasn’t used to it nor was I expecting it but… I liked it.”

You were now blushing yourself, your eyes so wide in shock at his words that you might’ve looked a little crazy.

“Um..” You hesitated for a moment, looking into his eyes gently, your lips trying to form the words you want to say.

March took a look at your face and instantly realized what you wanted. He couldn’t help but let out a chuckle and shook his head, “I think a cat got your tongue…” He muttered, wrapping his hand around your cheek.

You knew he could feel how warm your face was, but you didn’t care. You parted your lips slightly, understanding what he was about to do.

You both leaned in and then made contact with one another’s lips. You wrapped your arms around his neck and he gently held your face as you both shared a passionate embrace.

A few moments later you both pulled away, pressing your foreheads against each other’s. You were both mesmerized, and very red.

March was the first one to break the silence, he smiled softly and laughed, “Who knew you’d be such a good kisser?”

You furrowed your brow again with an annoyed grin, “Didn’t know you had any idea how to kiss.” You shot back, proud of yourself for the comeback.

March let out a roaring chuckle, “Alright. I’ll let you have this one.”

You smiled, “Guess there’s a first time for everything.”

Before either of you could make another sound, you hear rustling in the fields. Both of you turn your heads around to the direction of the noise, and flush in embarrassment when you realize who was spying.

“Maple!! You blew our cover!!” Dell hissed at her friend.

Maple fanned herself, “It was such a cute moment!! I couldn’t help but say aw!”

Luc sighed, “What was your plan anyway, Dell?”

Dell grumbled, crossing her arms, “I thought they knew where to find better strawberries.”

You and March sigh in unison, then look at each other again and burst out laughing.

“You guys are so sneaky!!” You giggled, standing up from kneeling down. You dusted yourself off then picked up your basket, “Lucky for you little gremlins, we DO have great strawberries, but you’ll have to catch me first!”

March snickered and picked his basket up, “You heard them, go! Go! Go!” He cheered, watching you run off with the berries in arms.

The kids cheered and raced after you, well, except for Maple, who graciously walked after you.

March admired you as you ran around the field with the kids, a smile on his face as he crossed his arms together…

“Jeez… What a day…” He smirked.

[roseyodditea]

Dance Practice - Diluc x gn! Reader

Summary -> 800 ish words (probably). Diluc attempts to teach you how to waltz.

Warnings -> None

A/N -> You know the drill: Not proof read and self indulgent. Also feel free to send in requests. I'm trying to think of ideas that aren't just for Wriothesley and Boothill. Can't show my favoritism too hard

Your fork fell against the nice plate, the loud sound echoing through the halls of Dawn Winery. “What?” Diluc looks up from his own dinner, a confused look in those big, red eyes. “It’s rather customary. It’s just a small celebration for the top investors. My father set the standard that they be ballroom style with some hors d’oeuvres, some nice wine, nothing too extravagant.”

“And I will be expected to go?” “Why yes, you’re my partner. There have been plenty of rumors about you and the investors would love to meet you. Quite frankly, I’d love the opportunity to show you off. It makes the idea of hosting one of these parties worth it..” He said with nothing but pure adoration in his voice. But it did nothing to soothe the way your heart dropped in your chest, nerves turning your blood ice cold.

“Big party huh? Tuxes, dresses, all those prying eyes?” “Hardly prying. They’re so self absorbed they’ll barely remember what else they talk about during the party.” He shrugs and takes another bite of his food. 

“‘Luc… Darling.” You try to hide the way your voice quivers. “You really want me there?” “Of course I do, why would I not?” He places his hand on top of yours, rubbing a thumb gently across the back of your hand. 

“I want you to think really hard about the differences of our upbringings.” You always try to gently remind him that your childhood was nothing like his, and he always seemed so slow to remember. 

“I don’t… oh.” A flash of guilt crosses his face. “I suppose I should have told you about it more than a weekend in advance.”

“Yeah. Probably.” You could do nothing else but offer a soft chuckle. “I don’t know the first thing about any fancy parties. I don’t want to embarrass you.” “Nonsense. I’ll have Adeline take your measurements tomorrow and you and her can pick out your outfit of choice tomorrow. I’ve got a good tailor who’ll rush the alters.” He responds casually and continues to eat his dinner, yours now going cold. It was hard to have an appetite with the sudden rush of nervousness. 

“That’s not all I’m worried about. It’s the whole… behaving properly, the dancing, the not knowing which fork goes where-” “It’s not a dinner party, love, there won’t be any forks.” “That’s not my point and you know it.” You sigh, defeated.

Diluc places his fork down and moves to sit next to you, rubbing his hand across your back. “You’re right. I need to be taking this more seriously. I can’t say I understand how nervous you are right now, but the least I can do is help you through it. May I ask what’s stressing you out the most?” His voice held emotion he dare not show in front of other people. 

“I think… The dancing. They’re going to expect me to dance with you at least once, I assume?” “Yeah. They will. But it’ll be okay.” Diluc hums softly. “Just follow my lead, relax, and only pay attention to me, and you’ll do great..” He places his lips against your temple. 

“I’ve never ballroom danced before. They always make it look so… complicated.” You pok at your food some more.

“Not at all. Come here.” He took your hand and pulls you out of your seat. He moves to put on some classical music. 

“Diluc we don’t have to do this right now-” You try to protest but he steppes in front of you, tying up his hair… Your greatest weakness. 

“Relax.” He said softly. “Just a simple waltz.” He takes your right hand in his. “Just place your other hand right beneath my shoulder blade.” You stood chest to chest with him, his hand resting on your back. 

“Seems rather close.” You chuckle and ignore the way he always made your heart race. 

“It’s supposed to be close. Just relax and follow my lead.” He steps slowly, letting you mirror his every move. 

You were starting to get the hang of it, eventually allowing the two of you to step in time to the music drifting softly in the background. “This is it?”

“It would be it if you stopped looking at your feet, darling.” You look up into his eyes only to realize how gently he was looking down at you. His movements are fluid and practiced, allowing him to focus all of his attention on you. Even with your clumsy movement, he looks at you like you are the most graceful thing in all of Teyvat. “You know… I’ve always wanted to dance with you like this.” 

“Diluc…” Your voice was soft, mirroring his loving tone. You move to rest your head on his chest, your hand sliding down from his shoulder blade down to his lower back, pulling him even closer as you continue to follow his steps. 

“I love you.” He whispers against the top of your head. “I love you too…” You nuzzle further into him. “I’m not too good at this, am I?” “Absolutely abysmal. We’ll work on it.” 

[lemon-boy-stan]

BIRTHDAYS - DILUC RAGNVINDR

Summary: Diluc's always hated birthdays, but ever since he's been with you, they've gotten better. Genre: angst, fluff, light smut, family themes. Warnings: alcohol consumption, mention of family member death, slight alcoholism, sad themes at the start (it gets better I swear), sex, pretty vanilla but still MDNI, unprotected sex, foreplay, breeding, pregnancy before marriage. A/N: I should have saved this for his birthday LMFAO but I WANT YOU ALL TO SUFFER. PS. I have several requests in my inbox and I will get to them, I promise, just have been facing a writer's block so I wrote this to get out of it!! Hope you enjoy this for now.

Diluc hated birthdays; ever since his eighteenth when his father died, but he knew you loved them. Diluc never drank, but on his birthday, he always found himself pouring glass after glass of wine, drinking the bitter liquid, staring ahead at the crackling fire.

The first birthday he spent with you, he forgot you lived with him.

He expected the house to be empty again, it's ghosts roaming the halls, maybe the faraway sounds of the maids cleaning before they go home. Diluc only ever drank grape juice, and watched with disdain whenever he saw someone drinking an alcoholic beverage.

It was late at night when you came back to the Winery, the maids greeting you at the door. "Luc!" Your loud, happy voice sang, a wave of confusion flowing over him.

"Happy Twenty-Fourth Birthday, Master Diluc!" You chirped, finding him at the long dining table, running up to him and flinging your arms around him, before smelling the wine on the table, on his lips. "Master Diluc?" You murmured softly.

He let out an angry, slurred sound. Your eyes began to brighten, and you bit your cheek to stop yourself from crying. "Master Diluc," you said softly, "what's wrong? Why are you drinking? You hate alcohol."

He grumbled wordlessly, "couldn't save him." His eyes bright and firey red, he looked close to tears. He reached for the bottle, pouring the glass for probably the nth time that night. As soon as he filled the glass, you snatched the bottle.

He was glaring at you now, and not his reflection in the window above the fireplace. Good. "Give it back," he hissed, the words slurred. "I'm not arguing, YN, give it back now." His bright, red eyes could've scared away an Abyss Mage, but not you.

You shrugged, finishing the bottle in one drink. The alcohol hit you like a freight train. You didn't drink alot, only on special occasions or when you were invited to drink with your friends, but even still, you were a lightweight.

You lost your balance and fell, crashing to the ground, body hitting the newly-cleaned floorboards of the mansion.

Diluc roared, the sound rattling the walls of the Winery as he jumped out of his chair, the legs squealing on the floor. He didn't care about the scratches.

"ADELINE!" His voice shook through the house and the maid came running to him, no longer dressed in her work clothes, "yes, Master Diluc?" He finally let the tears fall from his eyes. "Get a doctor," he breathed shakily, "now. Please."

Diluc did not drink on his twenty-fifth birthday, instead, he sat with you outside on the roof, watching the stars fly by. He brought you up through the window in the attic; "Kaeya and I used to come up here as kids." It was a very big window.

He turned to you, "do you want children?" Taking your hand, which was cold even though you were wearing his big, red coat. You smiled at him, "I want everything with you, Master Diluc." He smiled back, leaning in to kiss you.

"I didn't know you wanted children," you whispered softly into his lips, his coat making the tiles of the roof more comfortable. "I want them to look like you," he murmured, sliding his hand between your legs, "I want them to have your pretty voice." He kissed your lips, moaning and moving down to your neck.

"Oh, but Master Diluc, won't people be able to hear us?" But you arched your back nonetheless. He smirked, "it's my birthday, love." Brushing his finger against your panties softly. You moaned quietly, "mpph, oh, okay... If you insist... Nggh,"

"I'm going to give you my children," he purred softly, "and then I'm going to marry you." You moaned even louder at this, "oh, Master Diluc." And he chuckled softly, "you like that?" You nodded, "yes, Master Diluc, please." But all he did was smile, "'please' what, hmm? Be specific." Digging his finger into the fabric of your panties.

You moaned again, louder this time. "Please fuck me," you whined. He smirked, "I said be specific, dear." You clenched the coat with your hands, "please breed me, Master Diluc. I want to have your children, please." He smiled again, "good girl."

On Diluc's twenty-sixth birthday, you finally decided to tell him. It was a Friday, and you stayed at home with him the whole day rather than going out to do errands (the maids often did the errands, but you enjoyed going shopping. It was calming.), eating a delicious meal prepared by Adeline, no wine.

He was enjoying his birthday more this year. He was happy, but he was always talking about how he liked throwing parties in the Winery because it was always empty. Two people was a small amount for such a big house.

The other day you caught him at the store, looking at baby shoes. You'd thought you'd blown it already. "Aren't they so cute?" He bounded up to you. "Let's have a baby. Please." Archons, how were you supposed to hide it now??? You smiled and shook your head, "one day, Diluc."

Diluc turned to you, looking up from his meal. "Are you alright, dear?" You smiled at him, nodding. "I have... Another surprise," you said slowly, watching him. He smiled, "you've already outdone yourself with the presents, my love."

"It's... Kind of a present," you looked down at the table, smiling. You took the test from your pocket, sliding it over to him.

He spent a good five seconds staring at it before snapping his head up. Diluc never cried, but tonight there were tears falling from his red eyes. "You're pregnant?" He whispered, as if it was too good to be true. You smiled, "yes," he blinked, pulling you close to him, "Archons! You're pregnant! I'm gonna be a dad! We have to get married! I just can't believe it! How?... When?..." You giggled softly, so, so relieved that he was happy, burying your head into his neck.

"Three weeks ago," you said, "I was feeling a bit sick so I went to the doctor... They told me to take a test." Diluc cocked his head. Ever since his birthday last year you'd been trying, but no such luck. "But how..." He was in awe. You blushed, "remember that night where you got jealous of that random bard flirting with me while you were working?"

Diluc scowled, "oh. Him. But still..." You giggled, hitting him softly on the shoulder, "remember what you did to me after?" And now Diluc was blushing. "But how on earth did you hide it from me?" You grinned, "I have my ways, Master Diluc. You're not the only one who's got secrets!" Diluc kissed you firmly, "Oh, this is fabulous. Archons! I can't believe it... I really can't! ADELINE!"

The maid came running in, clearly still traumatised from last year. "Master Diluc! Is Miss YN quite alright? What's wrong?" Diluc shook his head, "no, nothing of the sort. Please send out a message to everyone! Tell them to come over immediately, we're celebrating!"

Adeline smiled, "a birthday celebration? I'm sure Miss Jean and Mr. Kaeya would love to -" but Diluc beamed, cutting her off. "No, no! Something much better! My beautiful girlfriend is pregnant! We're going to have children!" He looked so unbelievably happy.

Adeline's face lit up, "well, of course! A party surely must be in order... I'll deliver the message right away and call the other maids to help set up! Oh, congratulations, Master Diluc! This is wonderful news!"

You sighed happily, resting your head against his shoulder as Adeline ran off to send the message. Diluc gripped your hand, "I can't believe it. You have no idea how happy this makes me... We're going to have children! My... This is the best birthday ever."

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