WOOO more arranged marriage AU stuff 🎊 (last thing i made)
I kinda wanted to do like, oh MC runs into some of Asmos fans and theyre like haters but it felt too simple if that makes sense.... maybe another time. I need someone who has had a stronger history with Asmo so it carries more weight, also someone who has a higher status too probably! (maybe some type of sabotage could happen this way)
so today this writing is just MC interacting with some "fans", being a bit of a worrywart and interacting with Asmo at the end 🫡
(btw i use Duke as a gn term here for MC)
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Being Asmodeus's spouse was definitely something confounding so far. What you had hope to be a walk in the park, where you both lived your lives separately, had turned out to be more complicated. It came with surprises, and it came with expectations. Those expectations being from every single person in the world who knew he existed.
Really is that them?
Gods, they're so lucky!
To be honest, I was expecting something…more.
For most of your life, you had managed to live near the wall, out of the center. Even as your family was becoming more influential due to several beneficial connections and business successes, most people didn't really know you. So even though dealing with Asmodeus wasn't too bad, becoming a spectacle wasn't something you think you'd be able to get used to so easily.
You feel yourself retreating to your mind as you walk. You just wanted to go outside for a little. Asmodeus's home was so beautiful, and you wanted to see some of the areas near it too, so you came to this nice-looking village. But maybe you should have stayed home if people were going to stare at you like this. You even dressed down so you wouldn't stick out but apparently everyone already knew you.
"Duke MC."
You're forcefully taken from your thoughts as two people suddenly were blocking your way.
"Oh hello."
You had no idea who these people were. Hopefully no one "important". You only started living in Asmodeus's home about a month ago and didn't exactly remember all the people you should know off the top of your head. Though they looked like locals so you were probably safe.
"Such a lovely day today. Are you out enjoying the weather with Duke Asmodeus?" The first person asked. She gives you a polite smile.
You smile back. "Yes, it is however I'm just out alone today. I thought it would be nice to have a change of scenery with something new."
She quirks an eyebrow. "Really, so you're here on your own?"
"That's strange. Showing others around is usually something the Duke would be excited to do too." The man beside her added.
Is it? Some of the staff had actually volunteered to go with you. Though that was nice of them you waved them off. You didn't need to take up their busy schedules with something frivolous. They were quite persistent though now that you think of it.
"Well, the Duke was busy so perhaps next time he'll accompany me. I'll be fine on my own today though. And if I get lost I can just think of it as an adventure…" You trail off taking note of where you could probably ask for help if you did actually get lost.
The two of them look at one another and suddenly you feel like an anomaly. They grin as if they've exchanged a silent joke before looking back at you.
"Sorry we got ahead of ourselves and forgot introductions. I'm Annabelle Lockridge and that's my brother."
"I'm Johnathan Lockridge but you can just call me Johnny."
Oh, they were siblings. That would explain the similar behavior. They didn't look too alike though.
"Do you both know Asmodeus personally?"
"Ohh of course. We spend a lot of time with him when he decides to come down this way!" Annabelle said.
Her brother nodded. "He really knows how to have fun."
So they're his friends? Or maybe those fans you hear about. Wait…does he come to party here? ….That did not seem like normal behavior for a Duke. You'd always imagine him partying with those of similar status. So his night life extended past gentry shenanigans.
"Interesting…."
Johnny continues. "It's so nice that we finally get to see his spouse in person! We were expecting you to be the type to hide away in a fancy home and only mix with your class."
Not a farfetched conclusion. That was the norm for a lot of the upper class, but it looked like Asmodeus had set a different precedent here. You weren't exactly sure how you felt about it, but you didn't have any adverse opinions at least. It did make Asmodeus seem more ordinary in a way. If you ignored almost everything else about him.
You look off to the side a bit and notice that some people are trying to inconspicuously listen in.
"Well I won't hold you two up anymore. I need to be back by a certain time."
You manage to part ways though you could tell the siblings wanted to talk more. Honestly you felt a bit strange talking with them, but maybe it would be a good way to get more information about your husband.
Outside of that, your trip had been mostly quiet and uneventful.
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As you return, you plan on staying in your room for the rest of the day. You didn't have anything else planned so why not rest.
While walking through the hallway you surprisingly run into Asmodeus.
"Asmodeus? What are you doing here?"
"….I live here?"
Well yes, he did live here. But he usually stayed elsewhere or with one of his brothers. At first you thought it was because of you but were reassured by some of the maids. Asmodeus spent a lot of his time away from this residence. But you were sure that your presence kept him away even more now.
"Right." You shake your head at yourself and continue to your room. You didn't really want to talk to him right now. Those fans(?) were easy to deal with but you still felt tired after that interaction. And the more you thought about it on the way home, the more you dwelled on possible future interactions. The few times you heard about Asmodeus's fans it was because something insane had happened. So wouldn't it only be a matter of time?
"Hmm you look off. Did something happen?"
"Not really?"
"You don't seem sure."
You don't respond.
"Okay I won't pry then…"
"Asmodeus…" before he could walk off you call his name. "You have fans right? I mean I'm assuming they're your fans. Are they usually so friendly?"
"Oh! Did you meet one of my little darlings?"
His what?
"…"
Asmodeus smiles at your confused expression. "Aren't they adorable? They're very sweet, though they do get excitable sometimes. But nothing that can't be handled with a little talk."
"I see…" You didn't see the point of bringing up Annabelle and Johnny.
Nothing bad had happened. In fact, most people would consider it a regular conversation.
"Well I was just curious. I'm going to go rest I'm tired from going out."
"Aw you went out and didn't say anything? We could have gone out together."
"It's fine I wanted to go right then, and you weren't here. Some of the staff volunteered but I wanted to go alone."
"You went alone?"
"Yes?"
"Hmmm" Asmodeus frowns and looks like he's thinking. "I don't want to tell you what to do but maybe you should consider taking someone with you. At least until you get used to being here."
"I guess." You were used to wandering around places on your own so it wasn't too big of deal of you. Though your parents would reprimand you for it sometimes since you would leave without warning. But you never had any issues though and telling the coachman when you would be back seemed like enough. Though there were usually more rules the higher the title…
Your brows raise. Was your husband was actually showing you some consideration right now?
You never really knew what you would get with Asmodeus each day. Some days he'd be unnecessarily passive aggressive with you. A few rare days he'd try to gather your attention for hours at a time, in need of an audience for whatever he wanted to do that day. Most days though, it was like you didn't exist as he would be nowhere in sight.
It was all so confusing, but you couldn't say you hated this particular moment.
"Well, hope you had fun regardless. I'll see you later MC~"
As if sensing your thoughts he cuts the conversation short. He was probably heading back out soon anyways. You sigh. At least you both a had a somewhat friendly interaction.
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