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crestcrimson‌.

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Edelgard has only been in the city for a few days, and so far it hasn’t been too terrible. Someone had taught her how to use this phone, and Felix had brought her shopping… she’s adjusting. It was clearly so very different from everything she’s known, and of course she’s curious as to how things are going back home in her absence. She had assumed that Hubert was taking care of things, even though he was probably worrying about where she was. There was nothing she could do to assuage that fear; there was no way to reach out to him and tell him she was all right, even if she wanted to. 

Thinking of home makes her want to go out and explore a little more. She’d gotten herself clothes to fit right in, and as she got dressed for the day she felt rather proud of herself for her adaptability.  People had always told her that red suited her – it is a very regal and royal color, afterall. So it made sense that she would match a red, fuzzy sweater with pastel purple, leopard print leggings, with her new white velcro sneakers; of course, since she is still emperor, her crown sat perched upon her head as a symbol of leadership. 

As Edelgard turns, ready to go about her day she pauses. It seems so unlikely that Hubert would be here, but she knows she’s not wrong: she’d know him anywhere. He’s facing away from her and he hasn’t seen her yet, and as such she immediately goes to him, a big smile on her face.

“Hubert,” she greets, looking up at him. “I’m very glad to see you here.”

          Of course he would never claim not to miss her.

He had no choice but to adjust to this place, adjust to its atmosphere, morph into its culture like an anachronistic chameleon. What else was he to do? A cursory analysis had told him there was no use fighting his confines at present. That didn’t eliminate his determination to escape, but he wouldn’t try while under equipped. He needed time and he needed resources. But, the more time spent here meant more time spent away from his charge, his friend.

There was something satisfying about thinking Edelgard safe in Fodlan, leading the people with fiery determination only she is capable of, but without her here, it felt like he was biding his time. Waiting. Waiting for her.

Truly selfish of him, so he thinks... only for her to appear.

It is not the reunion he’d expected, that he’d daydreamed. There she is, here they are, and he’s ecstatic. It doesn’t show on his face, his sheer delight, the thrumming in his chest, but he is beyond happy, indescribably so. And yet...

     “Lady... Edelgard...” His eyes scan her up and down. Then, they scan her again. It feels like a dream. What is she wearing? But no, it makes an iota of sense. Her majesty never was particularly good at clothing herself if left unsupervised.

So in a sense, that is proof enough that this is she, as so few would know this particular detail about her. A smile curls across thin lips and he gives a deep bow.

     “And yet whatever joy you may feel right now must pale in comparison to my own. You are unharmed I hope?”

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Lady Edelgard is here.

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adcinerem‌.

“you’re right. they could be cheating. better that they bring it to you, and finish the job where you can see. and cook it, of course, no need to be wasteful.”

          “... Remarkable. Truly, remarkable. I was completely certain I understood the topic at hand, but you have genuinely managed to confuse me.”

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@vasovagalsyncopsis​ replied to your post: vasovagalsyncopsis​ replied to your post “     ...

Am I wrong to believe you simply do not start haunting that whom you are endeared to.

          “You are asking the wrong man. I have my opinions on the topic, but as I am not dead, I can neither confirm nor deny whether or not this is even possible.”

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@adcinerem​ replied to your post “@vasovagalsyncopsis​ replied to your post “          “While romance...”

no this has potential. the animals show a survival instinct.

         “In this day and age, there is no need for any member of society to consider the presentation of dead animals to be a good idea of how to court. I’d say I’ve lost respect for you for that remark, but that bar is at a record low already.”

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compactfighter‌.

“Ho ho, good one. I guess even you would have that misinformation about me. But I’m not- and I already talked about not really being interest in anyone now. At least I don’t think so. Anyway, I guess not by that much from you. I’m trying to think of something that could be a bit more on the lighter side that you can manage… like bringing them tea or or that coffee?”

          “It was a-- No, never mind. There’s no use explaining.” He crosses his arms. “Regardless, I cannot say I can’t see myself doing something like that... considering I’ve done so in the past. But is such a paltry act truly in the wheelhouse of what you consider ‘romantic’?”

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@vasovagalsyncopsis​ replied to your post “          “While romance is still far from the forefront of my mind,...”

Would you simply drop dead animals attached to a letter in order to court your crush? Plant a hex on them? I simply want to know what signs to look out for.

         “... Here is your chance to say that was your idea of a joke.”

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compactfighter‌.

“You know. That’s so like you Hubert, but there is a little more to that then all those things you listed. Though I doubt anything I would say would change you mind about that. I guess you should know that showing the person you care about a bit of a “softer” side of you could really do the trick. But like I said, this is you we’re talking about.”

          “Oh? I wasn’t made aware that suddenly you were the authority on romance. And naturally, when one enters a relationship, it should be procedural that much is laid bare... though some do not have this ‘softer’ side of which you speak.”

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          “While romance is still far from the forefront of my mind, being questioned about what I, personally, would find romantic was an interesting mental exercise.

     “In the end, I feel there is no greater display of love than performing numerous morally reprehensible deeds in the name of your beloved. Arson, murder, blackmail, bribery... in the end, it is telling them that you would do anything for their sake, no matter how dark the deed. Romantic dates or poetry are paltry compared to that.”

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Send me 👤+ a character name for my muse’s opinion on that character

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bienaimee‌.

“thanks! if you ever need a lack of tact, i’m your guy!” he leans in a little close for a final compliment before disengaging. “and your smile could kill a man, if you didn’t get to him first.”

          “Duly noted regarding yourself.” He doesn’t flinch at the closing of distance, said eery grin firm on his face. “If only that were true. Were it, and my life would be considerably easier.”

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deathlyknighted replied to your post: Imagine liking Jeritza

If you wanted to fight you could’ve just said so.

No thanks. Just had this laundered. Don’t want to get the cool vampire clothes sweaty.

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aegirheaded‌.

haimalocked replied to your post: “Are we continuing the trend of complementing…

“There is no ‘trend’. This should have stopped long before it even started; however…”

“Why is that? Accepting compliments and praise is something every noble should know to do. As you are the other hand to the Emperor herself, this is especially true of you, is it not?”

          “Surely you of all people understands house Vestra’s unique position amongst the Empire’s noble families... but I digress. Why would one waist their breath on focusing on a hand when there is the ruling party herself to consider?”

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Imagine liking Jeritza

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bienaimee‌.

“hey, i get it, i also immediately distrust anyone who’s nice to me! that’s why i give compliments just to give them. it’s not like i think we’re gonna hook up, or you’re gonna be suddenly charmed into giving me empire secrets. you have no value to me, hubert. that means my compliments come string-free, in the hopes that the next time you put on something black– which, tomorrow, i’m guessing– you’ll go ‘hey, this does look good.’ by the way, your prowess in dark magic is absolutely stunning, anyone would be impressed.”

          “Is that so? How pleasantly offensive of you.” And yet he smiles. “I’m sure I needn’t tell you that I still don’t trust you, even with your explanation, but your lack of a tactful excuse for empty words is refreshing and appreciated.”

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vasovagalsyncopsis‌.

“I’m sure what I plan to do with it is much less of a worry than what some others might do.” Probably. “Well if you doubt that others find you attractive, then at least accept my own thoughts. You can do with them what you want, but I am being truthful.”

          “Perhaps.” That actually pulls a chuckle from him. “You leave me no choice but to do so. You’ve never been one for concealing your opinions, after all. Very well: I will take your words for what they are, nothing more, nothing less.”