#cassian
In an au where Nessian are next door neighbors I just feel that they’d live in an apartment where one is below the other instead of side by side. I also think that Cassian would be the one with a big dog who barks at the wind and the one who walks like an elephant at all hours, everyday, and that Nesta would be the one with a quiet cat and the person who’s hitting a broom on the ceiling in an effort to make her upstairs neighbor quiet.
In Defiance of the Stars Chapter 8
Link:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38510761/chapters/96915321
Teaser:
“Losing Nesta will not destroy your brother.”
Lucien turned quickly towards her. “I thought you couldn’t see Nesta?”
Elain smiled indulgently, moving behind her mate to rest her hands on his shoulders.
“Sometimes, my love, I am speaking my own opinion rather than a vision of the future.” Lucien raised his hands to cover hers, spinning around and pressing his nose against hers quickly before pulling back to appreciate her smug little grin.
In Defiance of the Stars Chapter 8
Link:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38510761/chapters/96783960
Teaser:
“They tried to kidnap me,” Feyre scoffed. “I want to see you burn their shields to the ground and show them what it feels like to be standing unprotected in an open field.”
“What happened to I’m fine, reallyandhe said he didn’t want to hurt me.”
“Temporary bout of insanity brought on by a new and intriguing power,” Feyre waved her hand. “I thought I needed the male to understand the power. I don’t.” Feyre looked up at her sister, nodded her towards the shield. “We have everything we need to master this power right here. We always have.”
Seeing an anti-Nessian post is an exercise of emotional labour because I have to decipher what kind of anti it is:
1. Supreme Nesta stan who has been beaten down and made bitter to all canon because of whatever tf was going on with Cassian in 80% of ACOSF (both understandable and now I’ve found a new best friend)
Or
2. IC stan who hates Nesta and always has and is on some shit about her not deserving Cassian or how she should be in jail or something idk (insane and requiring me to utilize the block button)
It’s a hard job but someone has to do it.
In Defiance of the Stars Chapter 6
Link:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38510761/chapters/96637629
Teaser:
“I am your brother.”
“She is my mate.”
“You don’t know her!”
Cassian leaned back, taking a hard breath in. “If you are resorting to these cheap tricks, then I don’t know you, Rhysand.”
In Defiance of the Stars Chapter 5
Link:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38510761/chapters/96475815
Teaser:
“I actually wasn’t surprised,” Lucien shrugged. “When Elain told me.” Lucien looked up, “you know, because Nesta told her as soon as you both returned last night. Because they are sisters and share information.”
“It didn’t seem pertinent,” Eris grit through his teeth.
Lucien laughed out loud.
In Defiance of the Stars Chapter 4
Link:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38510761/chapters/96413490
Teaser:
She pulled back. Night was a Court of conquerors, her mate included.
But Nesta was not a battle to be won or a territory to be claimed.
In Defiance of the Stars Chapter 3
Link:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38510761/chapters/96362490
Teaser:
“Helion was right about you,” Cassian said quietly. “You are extraordinary.”
“I am,” Nesta nodded, unashamed. “I am also not so easily won by simple flattery.”
“I accept the challenge with everything I am,” Cassian smirked.
“You come between a male and his mate, Nesta Archeron, and you’re going to learn about the consequences the hard way.”
And I think we can all agree. Nesta did indeed get between a male (Cassian) and his mate (her) and learn about the consequences the hard way (being locked in a house and forced to eat only bland oatmeal and also hike for days until she gave in)
Therapist: Hello Azriel! Let’s start with an easy one: how would you describe yourself?
Azriel: Vaguely broody. Deeply unsettling.
Cassian: *noises of protest*
Rhys: I mean… he’s not wrong.
Cassian:*scoffs*
Cassian: Azriel is brave, super smart, and devilishly handsome. He has so much capacity for love.
Azriel: Wow. Well, thanks for doing absolutely nothing on this mission.
Rhys: Yup. No problem.
Cassian: Any time, Azzy.
Azriel:You guys are insufferable.
me, having never read an adult-rated novel before, reading this
I fucking screamed.
these two scenes will never not make me cackle
a court of wings and ruin, pg. 485
a court of silver flames, pg. 83
nesta archeron supremacy!!!
@lucienvanserraweek my favorite brotp: Lucien and Cassian, but also Lucien and Nesta
1. Lucien x Cassian: my long haired babies whom I love I so dearly, every interaction between them is top tier. So here are my favorite moments
- when Lucien calmed Cassian down oh my GODD
- both of them discussing sports on solstice ugh I love that for them
- Cassian naming Lucien “Fireling” is literally one of the best things to come out of ACOSF
2. Lucien x Nesta: okay I cannot WAIT to see this friendship develop more bc I’m already obsessed with the few moment they’ve had
- Nesta noticing he’s one of the few who have a visible scar
- Nesta ignoring the IC and talking to Lucien first on solstice
- Nesta calling Elain a wretch for ignoring Lucien I’m sorry but that was so funny
- and this last on combines both the brotps, Lucien saying “cauldron save whoever her mate is” when he met Nesta in the library  it’s literally such in law vibes idc
my take for @lucienvanserraweek-Favorite Brotp
“Rhys sprawled in an armchair, and Cassian occupied a second armchair with Lucien leaning against it, arguing with them about something that seemed related to a sporting event.”
Hmmm Sarah? Why didn’t you show us this conversation under Cassian’s pov? I need to know whenandhow this started, pleasee
I was so happy reading this, cause like, Lucien didn’t stay over for Solstice in Acofas and then when I realized that not only was he staying over this time, but that he was socializing, like
I hope this kinda of thing happens again, cause I live for Archeron’s mates being friends✨
(especially Lucien and Cassian)
lucien week, day 5: favourite brotp
“I’m not your enemy, you know. You can drop the aggressive brute act.”
Rhys sprawled in an armchair, and Cassian occupied a second armchair with Lucien leaning against it, arguing with them about something that seemed related to a sporting event.
Cassian’s heart strained at at the pain etching deep into Lucien’s face as he tried to hide his disappointment and longing.
He had to give Lucien credit: the male was somehow able to move between his three roles — an emissary for the Night Court, ally to Jurian and Vassa, and liaison to Tamlin — and still dress immaculately.
in conclusion: cassian and lucien besties when?
Major ✨vibes✨
My babies
@blissdrawls on Instagram
Every word emptied from Cassian’s head as Nesta, too, emerged from the water, as if lifted on a pillar from beneath. A golden mask sat upon her face, primitive but embossed with whorls and patterns so ancient they’d lost all meaning.
Water sluiced down her clothes, her hair had been ripped from its braid, and in her hand, clenched there…
A kelpie’s head dangled by its sheet of black hair, torn-up face frozen in a scream. Exactly as the King of Hybern’s head had hung from her hand.
Only silver fire burned behind the eyes of the Mask.
- Sarah J Maas, A Court of Silver Flames, page 371
