The Keeper of Flame and the Master of Ice (Sub-Zero x Reader)

Questions, Questions

Posting a new chapter, after an eternity! Oh my gosh, so sorry for the delay. I admit I got distracted by other things and didn't realize that so much time had passed. Also, I started watching Saint Seiya again, after many years (because nostalgia) and now I feel the terrible need to write reader inserts for it. For those who may be interested, I have an Aries Mu x Reader smut one-shot in the works, and maybe I'll write a Gemini Saga x Reader too. Hopefully someone wants to destroy their childhood with me, haha. Though the next fic I'll be working on, after posting another part for this one, is a Vergil x Reader AU that a friend requested (and I cannot fail her).

The reason why I didn't reply to messages before wasn't because I was ignoring people or anything of the like. It's because I felt ashamed to have promised an update and then not keeping my word. I felt really bad to fail you, dear readers, and I still feel terrible orz I mean, look at me... updating after many months!

Also, I'm completely aware that this story is full of errors and inconsistencies that I will fix once I complete it.

Well, I'm nearly finished with chapter fifteen but I need to make some tweaks here and there. No, you won't have to wait another six months again. Thank goodness!

Hope you enjoy this update :)

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Warnings: Unbetaed work. Sexual references. Cheesiness. OoC. English is not my native language. 

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Part XIV: " Questions, Questions"

During luncheon you had a rather pleasant conversation with your husband. Though you would have liked to indulge in some affectionate displays, you had to keep up appearances with other people. This sort of behavior was unbecoming, and you didn't want to put him in an embarrassing situation in front of everyone. To the Lin Kuei, he was their grandmaster, who imparted his knowledge on them, so he should carry himself with the demeanor befitting of one.

Despite your initial concerns, Lifen's words made you consider your attitude towards your relationship with Liang. In the words of grandmother Chen, you needed to be a pleasant and affable wife for him— always willing to ensure his wishes were fulfilled. Therefore, it was better that you started acting as his spouse rather than fleeing from your responsibilities whenever you had a chance. It wouldn't do any good to your marriage if you kept holding onto these childish fears of yours.

With these thoughts in mind, and with the intent to change your situation, you decided to pay a visit to your husband that evening. After asking Lifen to help you prepare for the occasion, you tried to find an excuse to see him. It wouldn't be too nice to appear out of nowhere and demand to spend time together.

You'd heard from Heng that Liang occasionally had a meal in the evening, when he wasn't too busy, so that could serve as the perfect pretext.

Lifen had told you he'd spent all afternoon overseeing the training of the Lin Kuei, and you thought it would be a good opportunity to meet— now that he'd retreated to his study room and was away from the workings of the day. You supposed he'd have a little time to spare and that your presence wouldn't be an inconvenience, hopefully.

The double doors to his study room were slightly ajar and you approached with light steps, wondering if he was there or had already left. There was the faint sound of voices coming from within, so the latter option couldn't be true.