Agnosthesia (Technoblade x reader)

three

With a roll of your shoulders, you sighed as the day's journey finally begins to take its toll.

The pair of you had made it to the kingdom by dusk, the walk not as long as you had anticipated.

You had learnt that the traveller's name was Nihachu, but her friends called her Niki. She was just on her way back from seeing her parents when you met, whom she hadn't seen in over a year. She lived with her partner, Puffy, on the cusp of town in a small cottage that seemed awfully similar to yours.

She had offered her couch for the night once you had told her you had nowhere to stay, but you denied it, muttering something about not wanting to intrude. She insisted you stay, not wishing your first night in what she called 'the most scenic place on earth' to be spent on the streets. Eventually you agreed, making her promise it would only be for the one night.

You would hate it if she fell in love with you so quick, so you would just have to hope that Niki was someone who took much longer to accept the faux feelings.

She took you on a path that seemed to walk straight through the centre of the community that rested surrounding the south of the castle. It was a very lively place despite it being sunset, most people out and about. There was music coming from a place nearby, its inhabitants cheering and singing along. You couldn't help but stare in awe at how much fun they seemed to be having, not noticing yourself stop walking beside Niki.

She didn't seem to have noticed at first too, slowly backing up and whispering in your ear. "Would you like to go get a drink?" she asked, rocking back slightly on her heels.

"Oh- uh... I think I'll pass for today, thank you though," you sputtered, a soft pink dusting your cheeks at being caught so easily. "There are so many people," you mumbled, almost too quiet for your companion to hear.

"Yeah, this time of day is usually the time when people are out the most. I mean, with this weather," she gestured up to the pink-hued cloudless sky, "could you blame them?"

You couldn't help but feel a little envious at how effortlessly they could all interact with each other, not having to worry about them confessing their undying love for the other at any given point. For what was most definitely not the first time, you longed for a life where you weren't the god of love.

You could feel Niki tug slightly on your cloak, pulling you in the direction of her home. You didn't pay much mind to what she was saying, but walked silently by her side. You took a deep breath and zoned back into the one-sided conversation.

"...I promise she is really nice; I think you would like her," she finished with a smile, her ears painted light pink.

"I'm sorry, who?" you asked, slightly embarrassed.

"Cara- sorry, Puffy," she said, unbothered that you hadn't been paying attention.

"How did you meet?"

"Um... it was so long ago, I don't really remember," she chuckled, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. "We can ask her now, because we are here." She began to jog up to the door, opening it up and calling for her partner.

Their cottage looked very warm, very inviting. It didn't seem awfully huge, but bigger than the one you were used to. It had vibrant green vines twisting its way all along the front and the roof, stones peeking out where the vines would miss, many (both potted and not) plants sitting against the wall, a few stone pavers that were made into steps leading down to another wooden door, and a firepit sitting off to the side. There was even a few stray chickens, wandering around and clucking happily at the sight of a new person.

You smiled a little when one pecked your shoe but walked away hastily when quite a few came running to your side. Niki held the door open for you as you jogged past her, quietly giggling to herself.