Bittersweet and Strange

AU: Rivet kept her friends close, yes, but she kept enemies even closer. And by extension, Emperor Nefarious had one conquest that was yet to be completed. Many thoughts are had, a supposedly fateful encounter happens, and the mysteries of love are brought into question. (Semi-established Emperor Nefarious/Rivet pairing, mentioned Ratchet/Talwyn. Some psychology here and there.)