#that's this fire elemental with riz vs the other bad kids and that includes fabian

[the-greatest-magic-of-all]

As demonstrated in my most recent fic, I'm obessed with the idea that Fabian's fire elemental ends up being so obviously biased towards Riz because it's influenced by all the affection he won't allow himself to shower on Riz. Like, when Fabian summons it to help the other Bad Kids, it does what it's told with haste and urgency but when Riz is involved it's so obvious that this living flame has a favourite.

The elemental kisses Riz’s cheeks, ruffles his hair, dries him off if he gets soaked, coos and fawns over him, and always moves just a bit quicker if he's in danger. If Fabian forgets to give it more orders, it won't stray more than its full movement away from Riz. Who doesn't mind most of the time because the elemental counts as an ally and can grant him sneak attack.

The other Bad Kids recognize this and joke about it between themselves while Fabian and Riz are truly clueless about it.