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I'm having so many thoughts about Hien during this replay of stormblood and I was thinking tonight about lesbian au Hien.. 👀 Kaien was so sure he'd have a son and pretended like Hien was one after being born, Hien being forced to hide her identity and play the part of a prince
There's so much pressure put on Hien to be able to measure up to Kaien and carry on Doma's legacy, so this is just Another Thing to manage
When it finally happens though and the rebellion fails, Hien throws herself into battle ready to die. She can't keep going like this.
Recovering and feeling humbled in the Azim Steppe, Hien does a lot of thinking. The plan to either become a martyr or try again for freedom represents the paths ahead of her: Die as a man, shamed and forever chained to that lie, or live and rise up to become a woman king.
I love stuff like this. I'm living for stuff like this. Not only the crossdressing stuff which is a trope so relatable for wlw but also just, the idea of stepping confidently into womanhood even after being held back from it for all your life. 👀 It's just..!!
Plus like okay.. I love the knight and lord stuff so picture this... Yugiri doesn't know Hien is a woman at first because they met as children and so she has a little gay panic when the truth comes out. Her fighting to prove Hien has something to live for also has extra meaning
I really really like this character, and I feel like there's so many interesting things you could explore for Hien in this sort of au 👀 I know writer's block has had me by the throat for an eternity but I want to do something with this
The night before a big battle, Kaida talks to Hien one on one.
Stormblood lvl73 spoilers!
Day 11 - Once Bitten, Twice Shy Set after In Storm's Wake from Tales under the New Moon :) No warnings.
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After a bad visit home Kaida's cheered up by the combo of Lyse, Hien, Alphinaud, and Alisaie. Shenanigans!
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