Archive of Our Own ^beta

Yes an entire episode just to show the turbulent mix of things that Exarch feels after finally pulling that 5* he'd spent a century saving up for (it was a pity roll)

It is with a heavy heart that I'm to inform you that Vivi has been traded for a bag of cookies.

Sorry Vivi this old man will get back to you as soon as he's done processing that you're still alive and here in Norvrandt at last and gods damn your lingering scent-

Killer instinct, (re)introduction to the ghost bf, and curing a century-old depression with a poking stick.

This tells two things about Vivi: that he's probably good with promises, and that he ends up spending his first "night" in Norvrandt half-naked because his goth ass dreads colorful clothes.

Grandpa fails the dating sim: Vivi doesn't seem to dislike him, yet vastly prefers Feo Ul's company.

And all he saw was the Light, and then he knew that Death wore white in this world.

Finally Vivi's gonna start doing his msq and being a good hero :>

ShB is just a buncha weirdos violating the hero each in their unique way, but this hero doesn't seem to mind.

Vivi's method of recalling names holds the power to send this old man to early (?) grave.

They always grow up and apart.

…..save the world
…..pet the dogs ✔️

Ah, there she is. Vivi’s happy to reunite with Alisaie, but he routinely prepares for anything ranging from hugs to punches.

A little girl bested Vivi with her left hand. Exarch’s still impressed for some reason. (reason: oblivious fanboy)

♪…I know for the last time, you’ll never be mine, so give me the night, the night, the night…♪

♪…The night comes down like heaven…♪ (Sleep Token)

You’re an ancient wizard with boundless power at your command, and you’re terrified of some children.

This hero’s deaf to the loud cries for salvation, but a gentle plea of a friend will reach him. Probably.

The twins have to remind Vivi why he’s here, but one doesn’t simply walk through this cloud of pixies. Why are they so agitated, anyway?

On duties and duties (derogatory).

“If I had more courage back then, would things be different?”

Agency.

The gnc king showdown.

"Do you remember the night sky?"

O bringer o' shadow

A wish upon the stars.

Just fae things.

Long live the king.

They celebrate the night by playing games even more unhinged than usual, imbibing floral nectar, and dancing until every last person drops dead \o/

Thancred accidentally goes to a Vivi hell??

Songs will be sung about the tragedy that befell the Kingdom of Rainbows on that dreadful day.

It somehow didn’t cross Vivi’s mind that ascians wouldn’t just stay on the Source and let him enjoy a new life on the First.

…anyway, sandwiches!

Big balls, leap of faith, blushing ghost, and the secret to eating an entire basket of sandwiches.

One anomaly finally sees the other.

First he offers sandwiches, now free therapy! This’s a great deal, Vivi, take it, TAKE IT.

For every nod, every stoic act he’s had to put on Vivi has at least one hour of rant locked and loaded.

Frank.

Hero duty or being human: pick one.

Mirage.

Wish.

Oh to slowly walk back home through the city full of life and gleaming lights, and feel something for the first time.

A gathering of certified yappers and Minfilia.

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

Teamwork?

Stress-induced banter and slivers of sincerity.

A fight Vivi can’t win.

Journal.

One bedroom, two shards of Azem, and a thousand little ways to entertain a ghost.

Attachment (derogatory)

Too many swallowed keys will make you bleed internally someday.

Like a house on fire.

Warrior of Word.

Like caster, like spell.

…in which Vivi gets hit by a realization.

…in which Vivi rides Thancred.

Nice.

Heartless monster.

Where light won’t reach.

Red-handed.