SJM Interview and My Thoughts
Court of Maas has a transcript up of one of Sarah J Maas's interviews. There was some things I found very interesting from it.
Let's start with this one:
The "meeting a character and just knowing that they're the next story" screams Gwyn to me. Why? Because she was a new character that was introduced and Sarah had to meet. And Gwyn herself has lines in ACOSF that hint at more to come with her story (and Emeries)
βYou had this much to say about us?β Emerie said, choking on a laugh. Gwyn rubbed her hands together. βWith more to come.β
The back of her throat ached; her eyes stung. βWeβre in a book.β Gwynβs fingers slid into hers, squeezing tight. Nesta looked up to find her holding Emerieβs free hand as well. Gwyn smiled again, her eyes bright. βOur stories are worth telling.β
Also, Sarah's answer on the question if we'll get an Elain POV in the next book was met with "we'll see Elain in some form" which to me implies she's more than likely not the main character & that just adds to my previous statement.
Next we have this:
"She realized she wanted to write men who will do everything together with their partner and not insist on being 'the hero' themselves"
That screams like Azriel and Elain are a no go since we know Azriel likes being the hero when it comes to her. Just look at him going to Hybern Camp with Feyre to try to play hero... or what about in ACOSF when Cassian talks about Elain being captured and this is what was said by Azriel:
Azriel stiffened. βI know. I helped rescue Elain, after all."
Azriel is "the hero" and will always insist that way with Elain. He's not the one for Elain.
But you know the pairings where the men will do everything together with their partner and not insist on being the hero for their partners? Gwynriel and Elucien.
We already see this with Azriel and Gwyn. He couldn't be the hero for Gwyn when she went into the Blood Rite because of the laws even Rhysand couldn't break. He even tells Cassian they trained them well and to trust in that training.
βThere are plenty of other unspeakable things that could be happening to her,β Cassian said, voice thickening. βTo Emerie and Gwyn.β
The shadows deepened around Azriel, his Siphons gleaming like cobalt fire. βYouβweβtrained them well, Cassian. Trust in that. Itβs all we can do.β
Also, here are even some ideas of them doing things together that fit with their pairings:
Elucien
Traveling to different courts & explore the world together. Hosting parties and being politically savvy.
Gardening - I actually have a commission of this I'll post soon π€
Cooking/Baking - Lucien will want to help Elain and it's something I can see then enjoying doing together given their personalities.
Gwynriel
Spy missions. Training. Singing.
Research in the library for universe theories or general reading & just imagine them sitting up in bed together reading passages to one another, analyzing them, theorizing. Thank you @alex-catlady for this one!
Flying - Gwyn on a Pegasus and Azriel flying beside her. Maybe even making into a race for a little competition? Azriel flying with Gwyn in his arms.