A Court Of Silver Flames Azriel Bonus Scene
Okay, let's be real. We all devoured A Court of Silver Flames, right? Nesta's journey? Chef's kiss. Cassian being, well, Cassian? Adorable. But something's still nagging at me. It's about Azriel. Specifically, the lack of Azriel. And even MORE specifically, a bonus scene that's been swirling in my head like cauldron broth.
Hear me out before you grab your metaphorical pitchforks. I love Nesta and Cassian. But Azriel... Azriel deserves more screen time! And not just brooding silently in the background while clutching his shadows. I want to see him thrive.
The Bonus Scene I'm Manifesting
Imagine this: It's a year after ACOSF. Everyone's (relatively) settled. Nesta's running the library like a total boss. Cassian is... well, still charming the pants off everyone. But then... we cut to Azriel. He's not in Velaris. Gasp! He's… teaching. Yes, teaching!
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Picture it: A class of wide-eyed Illyrian trainees. They're awkward teenagers, just figuring out their shadows. And who's patiently (ish) guiding them? Good old Azriel. He’s probably exasperated, but deep down, he's enjoying it.
One kid can't summon anything but a pathetic little puff of smoke. Another keeps accidentally setting things on fire. And then there's the quiet one in the back, who reminds Azriel of himself. He sees potential. A spark. And he's determined to nurture it.
We see him demonstrating different shadow techniques. Maybe he accidentally knocks over a training dummy with a shadow tendril. A tiny, almost imperceptible smile graces his lips. He’s actually… laughing? Imagine the fan reaction!
Why This Matters (Probably)
Look, I know. Azriel's the spymaster. He's supposed to be all dark and mysterious. But that's precisely why a scene like this would be amazing. It shows a different side of him. A softer, more vulnerable side.
Plus, think of the character development! He's usually the observer, the one in the shadows (pun intended). But here, he's forced to engage. To connect. To actually talk about his feelings (even if it's just about proper shadow manipulation techniques).
"No, lad, you can't just think about summoning a shadow blade! You have to feel it. Feel the darkness... and also, maybe, have lunch. You look a little pale." - Azriel, probably.
And let's not forget the potential for humor. Azriel, the stoic spymaster, dealing with hormonal teenagers? Comedy gold! Think of the awkward silences, the unintentional flirting (from the trainees, of course), the general chaos.
Unpopular Opinion Time
Here's where I might get burned at the stake. I think Azriel's next romance storyline (whenever that happens) needs to be a bit… unexpected. Not the obvious choices. Someone who can challenge him. Someone who can make him laugh. Maybe even... one of his students? Okay, maybe that's too far. But you get the idea!
We need to see him happy. And not just "happy" in the sense of solving a war. But truly, genuinely happy. A teaching gig, even for a little while, might just be the thing to nudge him in the right direction.
So, Sarah J. Maas, if you're reading this (and I'm sure you are!), please consider my plea. Give us the Azriel bonus scene we deserve. Let's see him with a classroom full of chaotic Illyrian trainees. It'll be epic. I promise.
And if not… well, I'll just be over here writing fanfiction about it.
