#thats a flex
Going off this post by @daisybrekker
“Elain sat silently at one of the wrought-iron tables, a cup of tea before her. Azriel was sprawled on the chaise longue across the gray stones, sunning his wings and reading what looked to be a stack of reports—likely information on the Autumn Court that he planned to present to Rhys once he’d sorted through it all. Already dressed for the Hewn City—the brutal, beautiful armor so at odds with the lovely garden. And my sister sitting within it.”
It’s an interesting choice of words in regards to Elain as well.
Yes, Azriel was SPRAWLED (he is NEVER sprawled. He is always ramrod, tucked-in, straight, and rigid) and the one time he is sprawled is with Elain.
But Elain–if you read the passage again, it seems like Elain is sitting WITHIN HIS ARMOUR. Like he is there to protect her and that his armour is there for her. She is completely safe with him.
Elain, who wouldn’t be left alone with anyone, and didn’t interact with anybody since she’s been turned, including her sisters, is sitting there, with this armour-clad winged man, completely at ease, and unconcerned.
The level of comfort between the two of them is remarkable. He allows himself to be utterly relaxed with her, sprawled, in front of her.
It also reminded me of the scene UtM, with Feyre digging in Rhys’s fireplace, picking up lentils. It was the first time when Rhys ever revealed his wings–to her (and us the readers). He was also sprawled on the bed, feeling remarkably comfortable with her (also, suspecting that she was his mate).
What is Azriel doing? He is showing off his wings in front of Elain. And Elain? She accepts the entire ‘package’. Doesn’t balk. No judgement. No fear. Complete acceptance. She is protected and comfortable.
Bottom line, I fucking love them together.
Gosh, I love them so much! The soulmate energy radiating from these two is no joke! I don’t care if they aren’t mates and won’t have the perfect babes or whatever the heck the bond is for, they were carved from the same flesh! Theses bitches share a soooooul! Look at this! I love them
