And it gets into my blood

Teen And Up Audiences | No Archive Warnings Apply | Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Video Game), Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (Video Game)

Gen | for mellythird | 100 words | 2023-02-25 | the lamb | AO3

Minochi | Cole | Minoth & Shania (Xenoblade Chronicles 3)

Minochi | Cole | Minoth, Shania (Xenoblade Chronicles 3)

Drabble, Inspired by Music, Source: Genesis, Source: Peter Gabriel


His struggle, of a thousand years ago and more, can't compare to hers. His disinterested, aloof guardian attachment versus hers cold, and overinvolved, facing a forever-death-of-the-world war instead of grandiose narcissistic plans toward the same, with him coerced to play no necessarily violent part.

He loves, cherishes, exemplifies the gun as much as he does the manuscript; as predictable as ever, the bullet alongside the pen.

For him, it's a dance, a dual facet. For her, it's not good enough and not even worth considering.

Shania, Shania, Shania...

Any time, now. Just you wait for it - not that you can.