[antiqaras]

Hands dohalim an egg. Just a single egg. (@armorbreak ddjd lmao)

What... was he to do with this? It stunned him, somewhat ... just how strange this was even for Law, and so, Dohalim stands there for some time, the egg simply sitting there in his hand.

"Law." He starts slow, letting out a soft sigh. He had a feeling of where this was going. "I must admit that I fail to understand this. Was your intention to make another joke?"

Or was it simply to confuse him? Because it was working.

[antiqaras]

// this dohalim from the art book looks super sooooft !! And then there’s angry and sad Doh

[valkierose]

people  say  the  most  beautiful  flowers  are  covered  by  thorns.  to  not  let  anyone  pick  them  up.      a    beautiful  and   tragic  curse  bestowed  upon  pristine  beauty.

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[antiqaras]

firemaiden​:

It didn’t surprise her in the slightest that he had completely forgotten about basic needs such as that, as he CLEARLY was never the one in charge of doing that, not when he was a lord and even before in Lenegis . He was a high class Renan through and through, one who wasn’t aware of how to clean his clothes .

❝ If we were in Lenegis we could simply use a washing machine, but since we’re here, in the wild, we have to resort to OTHER means . Here, I’ll show you where you’re supposed to get water to wash your clothes .  ❞

The place she was referring to was but only a few steps away from their camp, a lake where earlier they had been watching Kisara fish for a while . The water was PRISTINE, a beautiful sight for any that came across it .

❝ You get the water with a bucket, then you wash the clothes with it plus some soap . Lastly, you hang it up to dry, which takes a few hours depending on the weather and temperature . Got it ? Because I’m NOT going to repeat myself . ❞

It was strange, to receive direction like that without scolding or mockery. Dohalim even stares dumbly for a second or two, taken aback by the ( good ) treatment. He had only ever really received such kind instruction by Kisara, and he even seemed to test her patience at times. He nods his head, doing his best to make a mental note of what Shionne told him. 

Water for clothes. 

Bucket for the water. 

Soap to clean the clothes. 

Hang them up to dry. 

It seemed easy enough to remember, but -- even if he could do it now, he couldn’t promise that he could remember it in the future. He had gone so long with others doing this kind of thing for him ... it would take some time to register everything. 

“We should have soap among our supplies, yes?--

now, where would that be?”

He was helpless without the rest of the group.

[antiqaras]

armorbreak​:

@antiqaras​ asked:

“Don’t bite me, that’s rude.”

Bites him again.

“You took the lambchop I wanted!”

It’s at that moment that Dohalim steps back, away from the savage teen, simply staring him down in disbelief. Perhaps the stare was somewhat colder than he had intended, but you see, Law had been getting on his nerves. He was patient, however... even he had limits. That said, if Law truly wanted to play that game... 

The former lord pauses in his eating, and turns completely to Law.

“Apologies... perhaps you would like the scraps once I finish?”

[antiqaras]

// i don’t think I have many replies to do, but to the few I may owe— I apologize. Dokisa/Kisado has me in a chokehold.

[antiqaras]

nekusmultimuse​:

      “…I hope you’re right. Maybe if I make stew for dinner tonight again she’ll… change her tune.” 

“A grand idea. I will urge that the others leave the two of you for some time. I wish you luck.”

[antiqaras]

nekusmultimuse​:

     “….We’re not a couple?”

“I believe Shionne is simply shying away from the attention you both seem to receive. I have little doubts in that she feels the very same way you do. You can trust in that.”

[antiqaras]

firemaiden​:

Dohalim and Kisara should be the ones getting a room, CLEARLY .

whatever do you mean? -- 

there is nothing to see. 

they are merely words of appreciation. 

yes, that’s it. 

appreciation.

[antiqaras]

eldeshield​:

She is still mad at him,  yet a meatbun is thrown at his head.   

Ah, was that...?! It was! Food! Dohalim would have suffered without this. given his... disadvantages, knowing nothing of how to get his own food, much less how to cook it. Perhaps he would learn with time, but... at the moment, he had to depend on people like Kisara. 

With this thought, he pauses altogether. He looks ashamed. The meatbun is kept sitting in his hands.

“...Kisara. 

I must apologize for gawking. It was thoughtless of me.. rather uncouth. You deserve the utmost respect. Furthermore...”  

“...you are of great importance to me. I will forever treasure you, and your guidance... not a single masterpiece could compare... and I pray not to lose your respect over something such as this...

as I--”

another short pause, as he considers his words. no. nothing was wrong about them. nothing out-of-place. 

 “I would give up anything to continue as we are... 

 for you and your trust.

I wish to forever have you at my side.”

[antiqaras]

cue depressed and hungry dohalim sounds --

[antiqaras]

After some time, Dohalim reaches the shallow end of the lake and seats himself there,  contemplating his life and where he went wrong. Now he was in trouble with Kisara and left with wet clothes. A pity. 

[antiqaras]

@armorbreak

“Law, are you in need of my artes?--

 you appear to have taken quite the fall.”

[antiqaras]

eldeshield​:

Send 👀 for the receiving muse to catch the sending muse staring at their butt. | Accepting 

@antiqaras​​ asked:  👀

He probably thought he was slick,  but Kisara caught on to what Dohalim was up to fairly quickly.  

“……………..When you said you’d watch my back  …   THIS isn’t what I expected.”    

sEEMS that booty was capable of even making RENAN LORDS  WEAK….

Oh, so Kisara had taken notice of his staring. Dohalim takes a small step back, expecting her to lash out -- one was expected not to stare, were they not? -- but when she doesn’t do anything of the sort, he is taken aback, but his shoulders ease.

 “I apologize, Kisara... however, I must say... it is truly something to marvel at.”

He gives a small bow, and smiles faintly,

“... let me assure you, I mean no disrespect.”

[antiqaras]

@eldeshield & @armorbreak // commentary

A hum sounds from Dohalim’s lips, a hand moving under his chin.

“I see. So it would seem I can stare, but Law cannot.

How curious.”

[antiqaras]

eldeshield​:

send in “ come here. ” for the sender to give the receiver a hug after seeing the receiver either near tears or in tears following a really rough day.

(alternatively, send in “ i’m having a really bad day… ” for the receiver to hug the sender after seeing them either near tears or in tears following a really rough day.)  | accepting.  

@antiqaras​ asked:  “ i’m having a really bad day… ”

Though Dohalim had wished to be alone, that didn’t sit well with Kisara and so she had followed.  Alphen and the others were fine on their own for the time being, besides  – even if she were no longer his PERSONAL guard, she still wished be there for him.  

The worst he could do is turn her away.   She did go against his wishes after.  

“Dohalim, are you sure you –”   words immediately were lost the moment she caught sight of his face.    The expression he wore wasn’t one she’d seen on him before –  not once during the years she stood by his side did she ever see him look so …..    

Sad?      

“W-Were you crying?” 

a small gasp left rosy lips.    Now she felt bad,  like she was intruding – but she couldn’t just turn tail.    That would look terrible, so instead she approached him. Hazel eyes filled with worry.   

 “I’m sorry …I didn’t realize –”  

 words fell off her tongue –   anything she thought of to say  – didn’t feel right .. so instead, her arms coiled around the lord.  Pulling him in for a comforting embrace.     “Is…  being on lenegis, this hard on you?”

For some time -- throughout his time as Lord of Elde Menancia -- Dohalim was expected to be strong, both emotionally and physically. A Lord was to govern over countless people, and thus... was it truly a surprise that there was no time to wallow in his own sorrows. He had always worn a smile upon his face ... no one would have guessed the pain he was in. Now, it was just a habit to do his utmost to hide his emotions. He had not expected Kisara to check in on him so suddenly.

Was he crying? -- well, did it matter if he was? His tears would never take back his actions. It would not bring anyone back, or wash his hands of his wrongdoings.  So, instead of answering her question he bows his head, and apologizes.

“I apologize. You needn’t have witnessed me in such a sorry state,”

“please excuse my secretiveness. It’s merely for the fact that ...” 

He pauses momentarily, and sighs,

“I have relinquished your title and responsibilities as knight, and yet you continue to care for me unceasingly. Such worry weighs on the heart. I fret for your own mental state...”

When Kisara apologizes for her nosiness and worry, Dohalim shakes his head. There was no need.

“I am aware you haven’t done this with any malicious intent in mind. You are a woman of warmth and compassion, Kisara. Unrelentingly so. A beacon of light guiding all... a sense of home and comfort.”

Again and again, he thought of her constant presence before him as knight. While it had been her duty, he was becoming aware now that she hadn’t done it for that reason alone. She protected those she loved and cared for. She had believed in his ideals and wished for Elde Menancia to prosper. For his good health. Now, she extended her hand as a friend, it would seem. 

As her arms embrace him, it feels as if all of the weight is lifted from his shoulders. Without thinking much of it, he lowers his face into the crook of her neck and returns the gesture, arms wrapping around her, albeit quite loosely. Did he have the right to hug her, or receive such comfort and love from anyone?

“Lenegis...” He almost laughs out bitterly, “it is with a heavy heart that I return. I have committed atrocities here as well...  with that in mind, Kisara... is it truly in good taste that I come here?”  That he show his face, instead of giving those he hurt peace? If not for his feeling he must make up for his actions, as well as to make a better future, to see the ideals everyone of Elde Menancia believe in through, he would likely keep himself from Kisara’s sight as well. Those who were hurt by him... deserved that much. No matter how many times Kisara said he was not at fault, it would continue to feel as if he had part. He couldn’t excuse it. His thoughts wouldn’t let him. “I...”

He closes his eyes, holding any tears that threatened to flow down his cheeks back. What did he deserve?

[eldeshield]

“I need you to get out of my sight right now.  Go, before I change my mind”