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[somairle-a]

@puppetforged || cont.

aether hums softly as he hears the other's words. perhaps it could have been suspicion at first, ensuring that the other was being kept out of trouble, but really it was something different than that.

"you've been through another hard situation... i'm sure things are better now, but that was a lot for you to go through initially. i guess, i wanted to see how you were doing after all that?" the traveler shrugs a shoulder and then sends the other a tentative smile. "i guess i'm just checking up on you."

[somairle-a]

aether thinks about it for a moment before letting out a soft laugh in agreement, "sure, why not? it sounds like it could be a fun time. maybe we'll find some sunken treasure or something." there really was no telling when aether was involved. he had come to just expect the unexpected wherever he went.

the blond lets out a soft laugh, "you want to stop by the fortress of meropide while we're diving? i can show you all my old prison haunts." he's mostly teasing, but he doesn't think that the duke or sigewinne would mind very much if he did visit them.

Placing down a cup of black tea for him, she would pause a little upon hearing it had something to do with sneaking in. Whatever for, she doesn't know or probably felt better off not being aware of why, the reasons are his own.

Not to say that Hina didn't care, she is glad he is alright, thats comforting enough.

''Why don't we go together sometimes?, i haven't been underwater much myself because the aftermath of Fontaine still has my attention'', having done her own part to save people here, like so many other non natives.

[somairle-a]

@melodicbreeze || cont.

the traveler laughs as he hefts venti up a bit more to jostle the bard just because he can. "you definitely do not feel like a sack of potatoes," he says in response as he carries venti out of the angel's share, waving to the bartend as he slides out of the wooden door and into the fresh mondstadt air. "i made a promise to master diluc that i would keep an eye on you tonight and make sure you didn't drink too much."

diluc had tried to make it seem like he didn't want venti drinking them out of house and home (tavern?) but he also knew that the redhaired man was also keeping an eye out for venti's wellbeing. despite knowing the other was an archon. "i'm just doing as our good master diluc requested."

[somairle-a]

tag drop i. ooc & muse tags.

a few tag drops incoming c: phew finished it before the game started lmao

[somairle-a]

@shknoin || cont.

"ah! well, i suppose you would also know all about that," he says, remembering the other's job. he was good at it, too, from what the blond could recall. he lets out a soft hum and tilts his head to the side, "too many people try to take advantage when they think you don't know anything at all. it's something i've also had to learn whilst traveling." he was grateful that his reputation these days seemed to precede him, but he also remembers those early days, too.

aether lets out a small laugh, "i'm still learning on how to be better bluffing myself. maybe you could teach me pointers some time?"

[somairle-a]

@mmriesoftvat || cont.

aether lets out a soft laugh as he feels familiar lips press against his knuckles, his expression softening even as the weight of everything he's been through seems slide off his shoulders. "just this," he murmurs quietly in response, "some time together with you and maybe a date?" he poses the last bit as a question, honey hues watching chongyun's face with affection.

it's true that he's been through much in the past few months-- hell, even years. things seem to happen around him that he can't quite always get a grasp on. he vaguely wonders if it's because the people here know he's not of this world. either way, it's a thought for another time, instead he leans heavily against chongyun's side, gently squeezing their connected hands. "some food sounds like a good idea."

[somairle-a]

@aeternxs || cont.

lyney lets out an agreeing laugh, coming to stand by her side as he looks out as well. fontaine is truly beautiful and he can't help but feel lucky that he is not only from here, but also be so ingrained in their nation's capitol city. he lets out a soft sigh and tilts his head, "there's no other place in teyvat like here," he agrees, before letting out a sheepish chuckle.

"no, i apologize, i merely saw you standing here by yourself and wondered if you needed help by any chance. are you new to the nation of fontaine?" lyney always made it a habit to introduce himself to unfamiliar faces. not only because it had helped father and the house of the hearth more than once, but also because he enjoyed speaking to new people.

[somairle-a]

❝ you’re so cute when you blush. ❞ aether is cute all the time, obviously, but there's a certain giddy warmth that seems to fill childe's stomach when he says or does something that has aether's cheeks tinge a soft pink, cheeks puffing out in mild embarrassment.

softer shippy prompts.

aether sometimes hates how easily the ginger makes him blush. childe can be so sweet and caring when he wants to-- which, if aether is being honest, is most of the time. he's a doting and loving boyfriend and lover. it sometimes makes aether long for those days before when he could easily put the harbinger in his place. but since they started seeing each other, it does make it a little harder. "don't get used to it," the blond lamely replies. they both know that it's bound to happen again.

[somairle-a]

frem could easily hear the steady and recognizable crunch of his brother's boots, the sound both a soothing and easy one for the diver to point out. he'd been around his siblings for most of his life, their constant presence was always welcome. he tilted his head, icy blue hues barely seen from beneath his blond bangs. pers sat on his lap, the other's arms wrapped tightly around the little penguin as they enjoyed the cool night air together. a small smile presses to freminet's lips, a nod soon following as he shows sign that he heard his brother's words.

"i apologize for leaving without saying anything," he says after a moment of long, comfortable silence. "it was beginning to get a bit stuffy in there and pers needed some fresh air." the last bit is said as a joke, but the tone is so monotone anyone else would probably not understand it. freminet smiles a bit more though and he glances at lyney, "i was about to come back in."

@aeviare ♡'d

" Something on the mind, Frem ? "

He'd been going around, bidding a goodnight to everyone on the way to his room when it occurred to Lyney that he hadn't seen a specific little diver of theirs. Though he and Lynette were hard at work to push Freminet out of the shell he'd made a home, he noticed the boy was still stuck to his own ways. Not that this was a problem— rather he was glad to see that the progress was slow and steady. If it were fast and altogether rushed, he'd worry they were headed towards an inevitable crash. Of course, this also meant that he knew exactly where to find the other. Out under the stars with Pers sitting snug in his lap.

" You know... I do some of my best thinking out here too. "

[somairle-a]

the blond hums lightly as he watches the other man go through his whole entire bit. he's dealt with many people over his years as a traveling merchant, but he's not sure he's ever come across someone as crafty and aloof as sampo koski. he smiles lightly at the question, a small laugh escaping at the other male's face.

"perhaps it is that i just find joy in a battle being over, rather than basking in the victory. we're simply men of different tastes. there's nothing wrong with that." luocha pauses after a moment of cleaning his sword, "i don't think i'd even know how to gloat after a battle now that i truly think about it."

@aeviare: "Don't gloat, okay? It's really unattractive." {from luocha!} ( meme source. )

      “ unattractive━?! ”

      count Sampo Koski shocked! an hand goes to his chest, presses where his heartbeat is a mockery of hurt-

      “ you judge me- but gloating after a victory is necessary for the soul! ” his voice ups, then down down as if the other man had struck him, instead of merely advising him. “ the harsher the victory, the better you should celebrate- isn't a victory sweeter when addressed with the proper manner, after all? ” 

      a few pats of glove against glove, and he's good to go- and then he stands incredibly still, looking at the merchant wide-eyed.

      “ could-could it be... ”

      a finger, trembling, points at the blond-

      “ ━that master Luocha has never gloated before?! ”

[somairle-a]

aether really had no idea what to say to royalty and that had just came tumbling out of his mouth. still, it didn't seem like the prince minded all too much and had even entertained aether's little thoughtless sentence. "ahh... well, i mean, i'm not super particular on green," he replies with a quiet, awkward laugh. "i wouldn't say it's my favorite, but i like it well enough." green currently colors his earrings and accessories, accenting loudly the element he was carrying. still, even though he had to admit he looked good in it, it wasn't his favorite.

"well, i can see why you would like it... it's everywhere here in your nation." the blond makes a face, "not that it's a bad color, or anything. it's just... in everything here."

Sentence Starters. // Accepting.

@aeviare - ❛ Green is like blue in that it's a color. ❜ {from aether!}

He's learnt enough to know how much people tends to say most peculiar things, so the ruling deity isn't puzzled by these words in the slightest.

''It would seem so'', was his first uttered statement, holding onto a sheet of green fabric from Ogura's textile shop. His attention turned to the shorter individual, if to pose a simple question in mind.

''Do you happen to like green then?, i am quite partially to a soft purple'', as obvious as it sounds coming from him.

[somairle-a]

aether wasn't just saying things to fill the air, he truly meant it. she was even more beautiful in her sparkling dress, but he also knew that she disliked these kinds of events. with how well he'd been treated whilst staying in her country, the blond was glad that he could at least provide a laugh or a moment of reprieve from the politics of court. aether didn't understand most things and subtleties of court, but what he did gather and pick up were stuffy at best and downright degrading at worst. thankfully he figured it was mostly from the different advisors and less from the king.

"you're welcome," he replies easily, moving up to stand beside her. he looks out over the castle grounds and smiles, "your father is going to come looking for you soon if you don't show your face in there. i think he's going to call for another dance." the blond teases, gently nudging her with his elbow.

❛ @aeviare said . . . ❛ have i ever told you how beautiful you look in the glow of the moonlight? ❜ {aether to mia!} ❜

𝐀𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐑. at least in mia's experience. standing on her balcony the sounds of a party filter through the door, a low hum as she'd blocked out the noise easily now. she's dressed to the nines, in a pastel gown. it glitters in the light of the moon and maybe that's what aether was referring to. turning her head she looks at him for a long moment before chuckling. she can't help but laugh at his words. sometimes she wondered if maybe he were a lost prince.

❛ no, i don't think so . . . but thank you, aether. ❜ they'd resided here to get away from the crowd for just a moment. aether knew how much mia struggled through these sort of events. she offers him a smile before her eyes turn to the moon above them.

random questions meme. ― accepting.

[somairle-a]

he lets out a soft laugh and looks down, "my dreams? my dreams..." he trails off for a moment as he thinks of everything he used to have dreams about. back when he and lumine were traveling to different worlds together... so many aspirations and goals. it's been literal decades since he imagined that future for himself. after all, the trajectory of his life has been completely altered since landing here in teyvat.

"my dreams are to find my sister," he finally says softly, "to finish a journey that i didn't set for myself. but, that's an overall dream. something that isn't tangible, yet. for now," aether looks over at razor and smiles, "my dream is to continue to make great friends along the way."

Sentence Starters. // Accepting.

@aeviare - We’ll get new dreams out there… {to razor from aether!}

''Dreams...''.

Well, that most certainly got him to stop in his track, somehow puzzled by the declaration and pondering over it in the procress.

Dreams, huh.

What should he be saying to that?.

Razor's not sure, that he's got any concrete one. His supposed 'dream', felt more like a goal than anything. Instead, the wolf boy found himself to pose the question.

''What is your dream?'', maybe then, he can think of something for himself.

[somairle-a]

aether can't help the following laughter as he pulls away to avoid any flying limbs that might be coming his way from her direction. he grins and takes a few steps backwards, "oh, really? yeah, i suppose he does look a little bit familiar," the older teases. "so what's all this about how you're dating him, hm?" of course they were just rumors, he knew that his sister wouldn't actually be in a relationship without telling him. at least, not if she valued her life.

Aether was such a little shit. He knew who Ajax was. He was one of the more popular guys on campus. A bit of trickster, a bit of a fighter, a flirt. But he seemed to like her. And of course she liked him. She knew that this all could have been a bet from some of Ajax's friends. To get her pants. He did have that reputation for breaking hearts. But it was hard not to like him. He was funny too. Not to mention smart. And she could kick his ass in martial arts as well as in swordsmanship. So perhaps it wasn't just a bet on his side either. "Aether!" she groaned, her cheeks going red as hell. "You know who he is. Ajax aka Childe. Pretty infamous around campus. Mostly for the women. And from the rumors, some men."

[somairle-a]

aether huffed softly and he shook his head, "i'll have you know that it was more of an infiltration than anything," he grumbles, thinking back on how and why he was sent to investigate the fortress. "anyway, everything worked out in the end," a small, rueful smile, "as it normally does."

the blond hums and he shrugs a shoulder, "i haven't had much time to go deep diving, yet, but now that i have more free time, i'll probably do more of it."

''Oh?''.

Prison certainly is the last thing, she expected to be hearing of. Although, she can't help the little mischevious glint in ocean hued eyes.

''So, my little brother decided to clown with authorities, i see how it is'', she jest, of course. There had to be real reason, if anything but then again, Hinamori is more interested by the following.

''Well, how goes the underwater exploration then?'', she didn't check out much, to be frank.

[somairle-a]

lyney knew he was being a bit dramatic about the other's response to his initial tricks, but he wasn't renowned in fontaine for nothing. he perks up at the thought he'll be able to perform some more, and with a flourish he presents a new deck of cards, brandishing them in front of the other, before setting them all face down, "pick three cards for me, if you please," he says with a smile.

Riddle couldn't help but quietly laugh, the knight of Favonius waving his hand dismissively, "I didn't mean to critique so harshly, I've simply seen card tricks like this before." Ace had shown him several in an attempt to impress him... And while it did, he'd never give him the satisfaction of knowing. Yet even now in Fontaine, the childlike wonder behind his eyes never vanished at seeing it before his eyes.

"It doesn't mean I wouldn't like to see more, what else do you have up your sleeve?"