Have you watched episode 1 of tgcf season two yet? 👀

Are you kidding. It's literally the only thing that's keeping me alive. Now my life is "hold out until Wednesday, buddy, we can do this."

I'm not sure but I think they fixed up the animation from the preview we got before (like a million years ago) of the scene where they're all assembling because I remember thinking "oh no they lost their budget" and now the scene looks like "here are a hundred gods we made look incredible just for the background"

(Still salty about Mu Qing's hair getting nerfed, make it bigger you cowards)

The part where Pei Ming is about to kick Pei Xiu came off as cartoony in the book but they made it really intense here! I guess because they're trying to hide his clown nose for as long as possible.

I feel very gratified that I was correct that the person we saw for a split second in the preview FROM BEHIND was in fact sqx and my brain worms have again served me well.

I think if I was watching this and had no idea what the story was, I'd think sqx was another love interest because holy shit. The way they shot Shi Qingxuan after transformation where her hair falls and her eyes are locked on him is from Xie Lian's POV, right? Three people have "hair that falls prettily" scenes in this and it's Hua Cheng, Xie Lian, and Shi Qingxuan.

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They're really going "she's BEAUTIFUL" and you can get the impression that even Xie Lian thinks so. I love the way Shi Qingxuan is looking at him here and her cute smile ; ; like "see? :)"

This is the first time I realized how massive her boobs are. They're INSANE. I really like how Shi Qingxuan's other form is so different! I like to think the trans color scheme is on purpose but idk if they care about flag stuff in China? I don't want to like, push that on them.

In the book, there are a couple people Xie Lian remarks as being attractive, I think Shi Qingxuan is the only lady?

Also the shot earlier of Shi Qingxuan glancing at Xie Lian's chest like ":) I could put some ginormous bazoons there for you, friend"

(Lmao, He Xuan is so fucking stupid 😭 what kind of idiot...?!?? This could have been yours, you absolute clown.)

I was surprised they kept Lan Chang!!! Like wow you're gonna do that part, huh?!

The presentation of the mission's circumstanses also gave me a theory about why Shi Qingxuan was sent with Xie Lian on this specific mission...!

I saw someone talking about how lonely the opening of Xie Lian waking up seemed. But then he gets such a cute friend...! That's so similar to him! It's so nice to see him happy. I like to think that if Hua Cheng didn't exist and all that other background shit wasn't happening, Xie Lian's third go around might have been nice, Shi Qingxuan could have gotten him settled in, reconciled with the clown boys, etc.

The way he looks at Lang Qianqiu ;0;!! he's like "My baby ;0;"

Also losing my mind over this rando. I need to see what the uniforms for each god looks like or I'll die. Why was this dude so well designed and animated ;0;! I love him?!? So exasperated with his dumbass god ;0;

Gwynriel NSFW alphabet WARNING: NSFW/mature content (this gets explicit, so you've been warned - read only if you are comfortable with sexual content) Also, this is a template I found on Pinterest (so kudos to the original creator).

A = Aftercare (what they are like after sex) Cuddles. No matter how gentle or rough the sex is, they always cuddle after. Gwyn usually lies on top of Azriel, and he wraps his arms and wings around her body protectively. B = Body part (their favourite body part of theirs and also their partner's) We all agree that Azriel is mainly an ass man. Each time Gwyn has her back to him, his eyes are glued to her ass. And he loves nothing more than having his hands on her ass, feeling how soft yet firm her backside is. They are quite reserved when they are not alone, keeping the touches/kisses at a minimum, yet more than once Azriel found himself touching her ass out of habit. Gwyn blushes when he does it, not because they are getting teased by Nesta or Cassian, but because his possessive grip on her ass does something to her. When pleasing Gwyn, Azriel always rolls her on her stomach and makes sure to further prove his infatuation with her backside: kisses, nibbles, caresses, the man is obsessed with her ass.

For his own body, Azriel learnt how to accept his hands. He knows what they mean to Gwyn, and he no longer shies away or hides them around her. His hands work wonders on her body, and he knows it. There are few things as satisfying as feeling her tight walls clenching around his fingers as she moans out his names. Or having his hands wrapped around her throat in a gentle yet firm hold as he fucks her and not only.

Gwyn loves Azriel's hands the most, for the same reasons listed above. Yet, what she adores the most is how she can always tell it's him touching her. She has never been scared or uncomfortable when he touched her body because she knows it is him. Even when they use blindfolds and she is deprived of admiring the handsome Spymaster, his rough hands on her skin always remind her it's him and nobody else. His hands are magnificent for Gwyn and always have been. Strong and veiny, Gwyn would many times stare at them and get excited at the thought of having his fingers in her mouth, sex and somewhere else we won't mention here, but I think you know what I mean. For her own body, Gwyn likes her legs best. Being taller than an average fae, her legs are quite long. She loves how the leathers cling to them and make her powerful thighs stand out. She's also proud of how flexible her legs are - and this flexibility comes in handy not only in combat but also in bed. Gwyn also finds it quite arousing having her legs wrapped around Azriel (especially when he cums in her and she locks her ankles behind his back to hold him in) or how they dangle over his shoulders or over her head as he pounds her into oblivion. C = Cum (anything to do with it) Azriel has the biggest kink with it. He especially loves how it drips out of Gwyn's sex... and not only. As he watches his cum leak out, he gently scoops and rubs it over her tender sex.

But he never complains when Gwyn swallows it or lets him cum on her boobs or ass. D = Dirty secret (a dirty secret of theirs) Anal. Won't even develop here because we all know what that means - but Gwyn is the one who suggested it, not the ass-obsessed shadowsinger. E = Experience (how experienced they are, if they know what they're doing) Obviously, Azriel has centuries of experience. And, of course, he knows exactly what he is doing. Gwyn reads a lot of smut. And the dirtier, the better. She is a quick study, and she never goes 'unprepared'. That being said, she took Azriel by surprise many times. F = Favourite position (self-explanatory) For Azriel, he loves when Gwyn is on top or when he takes her from behind. Despite his dominance, he enjoys giving Gwyn all the control. He adores watching her bouncy breasts as she claims him. And from behind, well given his obsession with her ass, it's quite obvious. He could come within seconds at the sight of her impeccable backside bouncing against his firm body. For Gwyn, she likes it best when she's under him, knees drawn to her chest. The angle, depth, everything is perfect, and she comes extremely easily in this position. She's also a fan of spooning because of the intimacy. She loves feeling Azriel's chest against her back and his arms wrapped around her body. Plus, when they go for that position, they make out the entire time.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.) They're not serious, nor extremely goofy when they are intimate. There would be a couple of jokes or witty remarks thrown here and there, especially in the foreplay. However, there have been moments when one (mostly Gwyn) has been clumsy and they ended up laughing about it, neither caring that Az was buried to the hilt in Gwyn. They know when to have fun, and also when to be serious and passionate. H = Hugs (that was not in the NSFW template, but I didn't know what to write for that one so I went with the SFW word) Despite Azriel's serious demeanour and all, he has a soft spot for hugs. He gives Gwyn the best bear hugs, especially after sex (basically aftercare cuddles). He loves feeling Gwyn's frame against him, how soft and pliant, yet incredibly strong she is. Gwyn easily falls asleep in his embrace, because Az is very warm against her. While Gwyn prefers receiving those bear hugs, she loves when Azriel places his head on her chest and she hugs him as tight as she can. I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect) Azriel had never been romantic with anyone but Gwyn. He doesn't even have to try, it all comes naturally: holding Gwyn's hands, nose buried in the crook of her neck as he gently tells Gwyn how much he loves her. Gwyn always ends up playing with his hair, whispers in his ear that she is his and she chooses him and only him. Eye contact is essential. J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon) They're no strangers to pleasing themselves, thinking of one another, usually when Azriel is off to some mission, and they are apart for days, weeks or even months. However, Gwyn and Azriel are open about masturbating in front of each other. They've done it plenty before having sex for the first time. They still do it from time to time, even after years of being intimate, and Gwyn always starts it when she is annoyed with Azriel, but also needs him. You can look but not touch is her favourite line in those moments. She loves how Azriel obeys her, his ravenous stare fixed on how she pleases herself; watching him fist his enormous cock is a bonus and spurs her into using her fingers quicker, knowing his hand would mimic the rhythm she set on herself. When Gwyn notices he is close to cumming (his facial expressions, his quivering wings always give it away), she slows down her movements, delaying Azriel's orgasm as he also slows down. K = Kink (one or more) Boy, do they have a lot. Azriel is the kinkiest, as in he's most likely to try anything. Yet some of his biggest kinks are:

he is a pleasure dom, so Gwyn's pleasure is always his #1 priority

tying up (and with Gwyn, he's also into being tied up)

worship/praise (constantly worshipping/ praising Gwyn is his favourite thing)

cock worship (with a wingspan as impressive as his, it's definitely a nice ego stroke)

choking

knifeplay

dirty talking

spanking

overstimulating

cock bulging (a Cauldron blessed sight for his eyes, he loves to place his hand to feel himself inside her)

anal

With Gwyn, she is not as innocent as she seems. She and Azriel tried everything Gwyn found intriguing in her novels and discovered many things she enjoys. Some of her favourites are:

edging

gagging

teasing

riding Az's face

hair pulling

dirty talking

watching (she enjoys seeing Az jerk off, or the way his cock spreads her as he enters her)

hands

pet names (love, sweetheart, good girl, babe are her favourites)

shadowplay

L = Location (favourite places to do it) As long as both are comfortable, any location is fine. They end up having sex in the training ring more often than in their own bed, though. The desk in Azriel's study is a favourite as well, especially for Gwyn. She finds it sexy how Azriel pushes all the papers and daggers off of the surface just to please and take her.

Many times they have sex in the bathroom because of the tall mirror there. With Gwyn's kink of watching, she loves admiring the way Azriel takes her from behind as her face and breasts are pressed against the surface.

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going) Azriel is a self-control master and knows how to mask his emotions effortlessly. Even though he seems all serious and brooding, he is always 'on' for Gwyn. Everything she does can get him to his knees before her - even when she's overly stubborn. However, Azriel finds her confidence utterly irresistible. Watching her kick-ass = instant boner (+ those tight leathers that hug her ass perfectly) A training, shirtless Azriel gets Gwyn hot, sure, but watching him use his hands for basically anything is an instant turn on for the Valkyrie. Imagining what Azriel will do to her always gets Gwyn going, and she hardly holds back from pouncing and claiming her shadowsinger. N = No (things they would not do, turn off) Consent is essential for both. Therefore, neither would suggest nor insist on doing something the other is not comfortable with. Also, no matter how rough their sex is, extreme pain is a huge no-no for both. O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.) As much as he loves Gwyn's mouth on his cock, Az adores giving. He could spend hours with his head buried between Gwyn's thighs, tasting her wonderful, sweet arousal (and he did it many times). He loves how he's able to make Gwyn squirm underneath him with his deft fingers and mouth. The sounds Gwyn makes for him are music to his ears, and her facial expressions could make him come without even being touched. He also loves overstimulating Gwyn with his tongue; how her tears run down her cheeks as she begs him for more, her whole body shaking. With how detailed the smutty novels are, Gwyn learnt a couple of tricks. That being said, she is great at sucking Azriel off. She knows where to suck and pay more attention, and most importantly: eye contact. Just a small, innocent glance at Azriel and he throbs madly down her throat. Gwyn can make Azriel come really easily and quickly with her mouth skills. However, as much as she loves sucking Azriel off (and gagging on his cock), she prefers receiving. There is something magical about his tongue and fingers. P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual?) It depends on the mood and position, especially for Azriel. When Gwyn faces him, he prefers slow yet hard thrusts. He can feel her clenching walls perfectly when he goes unhurriedly; plus, it allows him to admire Gwyn properly. From behind, however, Azriel goes fast and rough - hair pulling, spanking, everything that turns both on to find their release as quick as possible. As much as Gwyn enjoys tender, sensual sex, she definitely prefers a faster and rougher pace. Not only because of the unleashed side of Azriel she finds sexy but also because it makes her come faster and more intense. But that does not mean she does not enjoy laying underneath Azriel with her legs over his shoulders, his hand wrapped around her throat as both stare into each other's eyes, his cock slowly moving in and out of her. Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.) Azriel is not exactly a fan of it, because he wants to take his time praising and worshipping Gwyn. That doesn't mean he'd ever turn down a quick round in an empty hallway, cloaked-in-shadows. For Gwyn, it depends on the mood, but she is fonder of quickies than Azriel is. That's why she's always the one suggesting having them. R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.) Azriel has his shadows, so they are never likely to get caught. However, Gwyn finds the idea exciting; she's definitely into the thrill of possibly getting caught, although she doesn't actually want to get caught. Because of the immense trust between them, both are up to trying new things; albeit Azriel most likely tried everything, he gladly does anything Gwyn is curious/excited to try. S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?) No surprise, Azriel has an extraordinary amount of stamina. He is quite proud of his remarkable endurance, yet more than once had Gwyn got him to come in mere minutes. Gwyn has impressive

stamina as well, thanks to her nymph blood.

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?) Yes. Yes. Yes. Toys are very important for both. Most of their toys are for Gwyn, to increase her pleasure. Holding a vibrator on top of Gwyn's clit as Azriel fucks her ends up with one of the most intense orgasms she could experience. They also own an impressive set of plugs which they use to prepare Gwyn for anal. She also likes the nipple clamps Azriel would occasionally put on her. Sometimes, Gwyn asks Azriel to use the mouth gag on her, and Azriel obeys, although he'd rather hear Gwyn's moans and screams. Azriel owns a single sex toy, which was a gift from Gwyn. It's a vibrating ring that goes around his cock. It basically does what a vibrator would for her, and she found that Azriel cums quicker and more powerfully when she rides him with the ring at the base close to his balls. U = Unfair (how much they like to tease) Both love to tease each other. Gwyn tends to tease Azriel when he can do nothing about it; therefore, when it's not just the two of them. She is careful not to be seen by anyone, though. So either an innocent brush of her hand against his bulge or a soft whisper in his ear telling him what she wishes he would do to her if they were alone. She knows exactly what buttons to push to get him hot for her - or hotter than he already is. When they are alone, because of her competitive nature, Gwyn gives Azriel attitude (yes, Gwyn is a brat), challenging him in order to get him going. Some of her (and Azriel's) favourite lines are Is that all you got, shadowsinger? or Make me. Azriel does not shy away from teasing Gwyn in public, but he's just as subtle, and he usually does it using his hands (we already know why). In bed, however, there is a different story. He loves hearing Gwyn beg for him to keep going and make her cum, especially after she's been bratty and challenged him. V = Volume (How loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.) As quiet as Azriel is around others, with Gwyn, things are different. Azriel is loud as fuck. He is feeling good, and he has no shame in showing Gwyn just how good she makes him feel. He also has a filthy mouth. His dirty talk is immaculate. Gwyn is loud as well. She just can't help it when Azriel makes her feel so good. She has moments when she fears she's being too loud and tries to hold back, yet Azriel, even though he is 'selfish' and wants to keep her moans just for himself, always encourages her to be as loud as she wishes: Don't hold back those pretty moans, babe. With dirty talking, her novels help a lot; she's not as explicit as Azriel, but Gwyn has an impressive filthy mouth as well. W = Wild Card (A random headcanon for the character) Gwyn keeps all the scenes she wants to try marked. Colours, annotations, everything. As soon as Gwyn finishes a novel, Azriel looks through the marked scenes and surprises her with the things she's been most excited about trying. X = X-ray (Let’s see what’s going on under those clothes) Wingspan. Azriel does not have the biggest wingspan for nothing. Length and thickness - and praise the Mother for Gwyn's pliancy. Y = Yearning (How high is their sex drive?) The only difference between them and Nesta and Cassian is that Gwyn and Azriel are better at keeping things to themselves. They are insatiable, though. High sex drive, although they know when to refrain, no matter how big the temptation is. Z = ZZZ (… how quickly they fall asleep afterwards) Both struggle with sleeping, so most times they just lay in bed, cuddling, either in silence or just quietly chatting about anything and everything. If they go for many rounds, Gwyn falls asleep almost instantly. With Azriel's sleep deprivation that has been lasting for centuries, it still takes him some time to fall asleep. Yet he enjoys feeling Gwyn's soft body on top of his, listening to her deep and calm breaths as she has a peaceful sleep.

Am I hiding in a corner now? Yes. Am I nervous? Yes, a bit. This is the most explicit thing I've written, so please bear with me, I'm still a rookie, haha. (I did not add the tag list because I don't know how many would want to be tagged in a smutty post, lol)

@silverflameataraxia @lifelessdollinthesea @sv0430 @camreadsum @nesparkes (if anyone else wants to be included in the smutty tag list, let me know)