I'm Happy For Your Sorrow ~ Yandere Clemens Averink x Reader (Owlverse: Wardens)

~ Chapter 1 ~ The Conversation

It's been a while since you first appeared in this manor. You couldn't count the months or possibly even years you lived here. Time was too confusing in this world. After crying many tears for your old home, you found yourself warming up to the residents of this strange place. The beginning was very rocky, but with the help of Bernard, you settled in just fine. You've learned many things about the residents here. Heartbreaking things. Through it all you tried your best to stay positive, and you suppose it worked! You had a knack for optimism. Looking on the bright side. Your life philosophy was strange to many who live here, but after talking with them, listening to their struggles, and offering them a helping hand, you found that they started to have changes of heart, little by little. It made you happy to know that you could change lives for the better.

William, Bernard, Maximilian, Henry, Rudolph to some degree, and even Richard found themselves in a better place after a conversation with you. It seems you have touched the souls of everyone here, except for one.

Clemens.

He didn't speak to you at all. When you saw him in the halls walking or nose-deep in a book, you would offer him a friendly wave. It was either met with a blank stare or a cold glare. It was a little upsetting to know he didn't like you despite never having even talked to you, but hey, not everyone can like you. You never stopped being nice to him.

~Time skip~

"That sounds awfully troubling William"

"Indeed. I find myself more exhausted than usual, my dear"

You were talking with the leader of the silver spines. It seems Matthew and Avarus has been giving him a hard time with the amount of work he has to do. He was already a busy man, but you can see the added stress on his shoulders clear as day. It's evident by the even darker circles under his eyes.

"I can only imagine how all that work must make you feel"

A tired laugh left the man's mouth,

"Some days I feel as if I'm drowning"

"I've never had the amount of pressure you have on your shoulders. I find it incredible how you manage to keep going despite every hardship. You're a strong man, William."

He gazed toward you with a tired half-smile appearing on his face, thankful for your assurance as you do your best to empathize with his situation.

"I remember when I felt overwhelmed by my work. It felt as if nothing would ever get done no matter how hard I tried."

While you and the leader were having your chat, a silent figure turned the corner. He stood still, watching you both.

"A long time ago, a person gave me some advice and I found it really helped me. If tasks seem too much, break it down into pieces you know you can handle. It doesn't matter how small the pieces are, work at a rate you're comfortable at"

William sat there, happy and grateful for your support. Meanwhile, the silent observer was studying you both. Your expressions, tones, to body language.

"Work little by little and everything will fall into place."

"I see. Thank you for your support, dear. I appreciate it"

You displayed a pure smile, happy to be of help to your friends.

"Of course. Oh, and please remember to take breaks. Bernard almost went into a panic when you fell asleep while cutting vegetables."

William chuckled,

"Yes, I'll do my best. Thank you for listening"

You offered the exhausted man a soft and reassuring look,