#Nesta and Emerie lemme join the Gwyn Protection Squad

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Gwyneth Berdara: Headcanons

@gwynweek2022 Day 2: Favorite Character Traits

Warrior, scholar, & total sweetheart

Imagine Gwyn knocking Azriel out during a fierce hand-to-hand spar. Total lights out, can’t move, flat on his ass, loud *thud* type of knockout. Everyone suddenly stops training and stares at her.

The priestesses are jaw dropped. Cassian is in awe. Nesta mutters a “holy shit” and Emerie a “wow”

Azriel, too stunned, just lays on the floor for a little bit longer looking up at her with so much pride

Gwyn mortified and suddenly full of panic because oh my god she just hurt the the Shadowsinger.

Azriel suddenly laughing. A sweet joyous sound. He picks himself up, looks at Gwyn with such admiration and slowly reaches for her fist and lifts it above her triumphantly.

Gwyneth Berdara, ladies and gentleman.

After long and tedious nights in the library, Gwyn finishes her scholarly research on the Valkyries, Merril finishes the book, and Gwyn gets to add to special acknowledgments.

Gwyn writes a tender, simple thank you to Nesta, Emerie, Cassian and Azriel. The ones who made this possible for her. The ones who helped show her true power. The ones who didn’t let her break. The ones who made her strong.

There’s a celebration dinner. She gives a little speech. Shows off the book. And acts like it’s not a big deal.

Cassian loudly and obnoxiously makes sure that is in fact a major deal. He practically tackles her. Nesta and Emerie are emotional and squeeze her in big hugs. Once recovered, Gwyn goes and hugs Azriel. He pretends it isn’t warm and lovely. He ignores that they fit perfectly together. When she whispers “Thank you. Especially you.” Azriel pretends that he can still breath. And everytime he looks at her, Azriel pretends that his heart isn’t slamming in his chest.

Gwyn at 7am and at midnight with the brightest smile and a voice that can light up the day

She’s slow to anger, but once someone crosses or underestimates her, hell truly hath no fury

Analytical -- a good decision is one that’s made after thinking it over properly (and sending herself into a panic overthinking it)

Ambitious and just a teeny bit extremely aggressive

“She’s perfect. I love her”- Me, Nesta Archeron, Emerie, Azriel, you, & literally everyone

Practical, patient, and uses her head

A quick learner and is good! at! everything! examples:

Game night? The undefeated Monopoly champion - sends Cass to jail 5x's and makes Azriel sexually frustrated

Knitting? Here's a matching scarf, hat, and gloves with a hand-embroidered "A" surrounded with blue stars

Making dinner? Here's a gourmet burger with a toasted taleggio cheese crisp, mango chutney, black truffle aioli on a brioche bun.

She loves the smell of fresh parchment and leather

An old soul who knows old loves songs & ancient poems

A deep sense of curiosity for anything and everything around her

Gwyn asking the real questions:

So, what is the optimal dagger length? What are the merits of a friends-to-lovers romance versus an enemies-to-lovers in a maintaining a healthy relationship? Do bigger wingspans truly mean bigger...? Why is the Night Court divided into three sociopolitical factions? How are the Illyrians racially and economically oppressed? Do you sing? So, what actually is Mor’s truth power? What hair potions does Cassian use? What are the imperialist downfalls of a High King monarchy? But really though, do you sing?

The singing and wingspan questions are of particular interest. She has her theories. It’s best to be thorough and conduct extensive analysis

Nesta & Azriel have the BIGGEST weakness for her. Once she gives them the puppy dogs eyes they are goners.

Nesta: She’s my best friend.

Azriel: *aggressively shows off wrist with friendship bracelet*

Nesta: She’s my wife.

Azriel: *dramatically waves arms at the mating bond*

If Gwyn asked them to jump off a cliff they would do it twice.

The Favorite™ (sorry Cassian)

She is the giggliest, cutest, happiest drunk

She becomes a trailblazer, unafraid and marching forward to the wide road ahead.

Despite all the pain she has endured, Gwyn keeps on burning bright. She is beautiful, brilliant, and believes in the good around her.