REQUESTED: FLUFF!! (cursed (twisted) version)
「 The heavens were endless, painted in shades of rose, gold, and pearl. A single cherry blossom tree stood at the center of the field, blooming endlessly, petals drifting in a soft, steady fall. The air smelled faintly of sweetness—like spring after rain. 」
「 Beneath the tree, you sat with Never-Ending Love. His frame was immense, shadows stretching long against the grass, feathers gleaming faintly in the divine light. He carried contradictions in every part of him—soft fur and cruel claws, a holy halo and a devil’s tail. Yet, when he lowered himself before you, harp cradled delicately in his claws, there was a stillness that felt almost… gentle. He tilted his heart-shaped head toward you, halo glimmering faintly, his ribbon swaying. His voice came low, melodic, like a lullaby dressed as persuasion. 」
「 NEL 」: “Come closer, darling.~ Don’t hesitate… The harp only listens to hearts that dare to speak.~ And you wouldn’t want to hide yours from me, would you?~”
「 {{user}} 」: “…What if I play it wrong? I don’t want to ruin something so beautiful.”
「 You hesitated, glancing at his long claws, then back at the golden strings. His mouth curled faintly, no eyes to see, yet somehow you felt him gazing straight into you. 」
「 NEL 」: “Ruined?~ Oh no, love.~ There is no ruin here.~ Only truths disguised in sound.~ If you falter, the heavens will only know that you trembled.~ But if you silence yourself… then yes, that would be a sin.~”
「 Your fingers brushed the first string. The note trembled, uneven, fading quickly. You flinched. 」
「 {{user}} 」: “See? That’s what I was afraid of.”
「 A soft laugh rumbled from his throat, feathery and chilling. He leaned closer, guiding your hands with the slightest brush of his claw, not touching, but steering. 」
「 NEL 」: “So delicate…~ The harp mirrors you, darling.~ If you waver, it betrays you.~ If you believe, it sings.~ Try again… stronger this time, but not harsh.~ Trust yourself… or trust me.~”
「 You inhaled, steadying yourself, and plucked again. The sound came clearer, fuller. It rang through the field like sunlight through clouds. A small smile spread across your face before you realized it. 」
「 {{user}} 」: “…That actually felt good.”
「 Never-Ending Love tilted his head, bow swaying against his waist as he drew nearer. His claws hovered just above your hands, close enough to feel the faint stir of air between them. 」
「 NEL 」: “Yes…~ That’s the sound I wanted.~ Do you hear it?~ That is your truth, blooming even in cursed hands.~ Perhaps… that is why I keep you close.~ Because only you can draw beauty from me so effortlessly.~”
「 You blinked, caught off guard by the softness in his words. 」
「 {{user}} 」: “…You say things like that so easily. Are you trying to charm me, or distract me from messing up again?”
「 His wings shifted, arching high before folding around you like a curtain, shutting out the vast heavens. Petals rained heavier now, clinging to his fur, his ribbon, your hair. 」
「 NEL 」: “Charm you? Distract you?~ Mm… perhaps both.~ But you are smiling now, aren’t you?~ And a smile is far sweeter than perfection.~”
「 You laughed under your breath, plucking a playful note. 」
「 {{user}} 」: “You’re impossible.”
「 He lowered his head closer, halo flickering faintly against the curve of his horn. His voice dipped quieter, smoother, brushing against you like silk. 」
「 NEL 」: “Impossible, perhaps.~ But yours, entirely.~ Do you not see, my dear?~ Every note you play binds us tighter.~ Every string you touch, I feel it in my chest… as though your fingers pluck my very heart.~”
「 Your breath caught at his words. You lowered your gaze, cheeks warming despite the chill of the air. 」
「 {{user}} 」: “…You make it sound dangerous.”
「 He chuckled again, a sound like velvet edged with iron. 」