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lets' show them we are better

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hello

this blog is here to stay. for archiving purposes. cuz im a sentimental piece of shit lol. love u guys.

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Visions | David

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Well, he wasn’t sure what to expect, really. He knew he possibly should’ve approached David sooner about his dreams but he’d always thought of it to be nothing more than that of nightmares. Unfortunately, it didn’t seem to be the case. But still, he refused to let others know of this.

..At least, that’s how he wanted to keep it, seeing as David now wanted to bring him all the way to the Bishop. Smiling just a bit, more in fear than anything else, he nodded and stood up, eyes following David’s every moment.

“..Okay. But please don’t let anyone else aside from the Bishop know about this. If word gets out, then please don’t let them disclose that you heard it from me. I don’t want to worry my family.” 

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“Of course,” David nodded, swinging the satchel over his shoulder, “I will keep this conversation with upmost confidentiality.”

In his haste to get the report as fast as possible, he was unaware that his steps were heavy and his footsteps echoed loudly throughout the house from the wooden flooring, as if he was stomping.

With swift movements, he took his cloak and threw it around him, ready to leave any time now as he held the door open, “Son,” Goddess, he hasn’t called Antonio ‘son’ out loud since the boy was 12, “Antonio, I promise you that if word does comes out about it, no one will ever find out it was from you. I’ll take it with me to the grave if I must. Your family will be okay.”

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He frowned. Now that’s something that sound serious.

Sitting up, he thought about Antonio’s words carefully. Should they take that as a warning? Should they just shrug it off?

…

No. Dreams tend to have prophetic meanings to it. Maybe he should take this into consideration and dig deeper, see if he could find anything else.

“Has that dream been constant?” He pressed, “What was the last thing dreamt of before that? I need to be sure so I can make a report the high priestess.”

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“There was a lot of fire.. a lot. It burned brighter than Lovino’s flames. I-I..” He held his head with both hands, a few tears trickling from his eyes. There were more images he saw. The fate of his family, not just the family he has with Lovino but his entire family. There was so much pain, screaming, so much..

Raising his head, he rubbed at his eyes. “Yeah, for the past month,” he explained, unsure of how to respond to the second question. “It’s been the same thing, over and over. It’s always the same. Nothing changes. I’ve never even seen the king of Pararizon but he was in my dream. Do you think.. it means something more than just being fearful of another war?”

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At each word that Antonio uttered, David nodded and his eyes slowly widened the more Antonio talked and became specific with the important details. He realized at this point that there is a potential for something serious to happen in the near future.

"Goddess almighty why didn't you say anything before?" He didn't mean to sound frustrated but the mere fact that Antonio's dream could've been a reality over the last month and no one knew is beyond horrifying. Taking a deep breath, David quickly made a move to the book shelves and pulled out two thick books on Divination and placed them in his satchel.

"Get yourself ready to repeat your story, Antonio, we're going to the Bishop. I'm sure she'll understand why I skipped the high priestess since I'm going to bring the Oracle with us." And bringing the Oracle to make a direct report to the Bishop immediately means serious business.

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The plaza of Pararizon is far too crowded and maybe David regrets breaking into Antonio's store just to make him human-looking but he needs to find his wife so it's not like he has any other way to do so except... mingle with the species he holds quite the resentment too. Sighing, he squeezed past the throngs of people (looks like their king has a message) and accidentally bumped into some--wait he knows that hair. "Erzi?"

Erzsebet hid within the crowd, dressed in the clothing of a common woman within Pararizon. Due to having given herself a dosage of the potion Antonio had left for her, she was able to become much more human. Her ears lacked their pointed features and her eyes seemed to shine less - they appeared quite dul, really but retained their green color. With hands shifted into her pockets, she stood quietly, listening to the announcement. Something about the King warning those that Vervania was declaring war against them.

‘Lying piece of shit,’ she thought as the pain within her back, from her scars had resurfaced into her mind. ‘All you ever did was lie, and lie and hurt those who trusted you.’ Soon enough, she heard someone speak to her. Wait a minute. That voice! Quickly turning around, she faced the man and–

“..David?!” Clicking her tongue, she encircled one arm around his and dragged him out of the area, quickly searching for a more quiet spot to have a word with him. “What are you even doing here? G-Get back to Vervania.”

It didn’t surprise the blonde when Erzsebet suddenly wrapped an arm around his and dragged him out and away from the crowd to some plaxe more quiet.

“Looking for you, obviously,” he responded, trying not to sound too upset than he is actually feeling. First, his wife lied to him about not leaving for Pararizon; second, he had to deal with rude and bigoted humans while looking for the said wife and their terrible attitude only intensified his growing hatred toward the citizens of the the kingdom he’s currently standing in, “You said you wouldn’t go here and yet here you are amongst them. What were you thinking?!”

He crossed his arms, “No, I’m not going back without you,” And he could care less right now if he’s acting like a kid right now.

There was a defiant huff from her rose colored lips. Her husband was being inconsiderably difficult right now, though in reality, so was she. It was as if all the years she had spent being a quiet, kind and nurturing elf had vanished from her being. It was as if her old reckless self had returned - she didn’t care about the consequences. Well, not on herself, anyway.

Furrowing her brows, Erzsebet took a step away from him, eyes averted from his form. “Damn it, David,” she murmured, eyeing the crowd from afar. All she wanted to do was get closer to the king and to take him out in an instant. She hated his guts. He was one of the people that betrayed her back then. One she had trusted with her life, her friendship but suddenly.. blades fell onto her back.

“Seriously. Just.. Just go back, alright? They need you in Vervania. You’re one of the best priests there. You’re safe there, anyway. I’ll be home in like.. two days, c’mon.”

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“I am not going back without you,” he stubbornly refused, huffing, “Dozens of other priests and priestesses have been ordained since my own, thank you very much, and they’re all much more talented than I will ever be. They’ll be fine at the temple without me.”

Although he was well aware how the Archbishop preferred his presence (along with a few others), nothing would change his mind about seriously sticking around at this point, not when a loved one’s life is at stake again. He hates feeling helpless. The idea of history repeating itself terrifies him so much he would do about anything to not let it happen again, not while he is still able.

“So much can happen in two days,” he added, running a hand through his hair. He could feel the desperation starting to set in already, “What if something bad happens? What if whatever you’re trying to do backfires? Please, Erzsi, I almost lost you once but what if I lose you this time around? I don’t think I can take it. Please just come home with me.”

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He looked down as he stood in front of the other. "Am I in trouble?" He muttered.

David stared at the boy in front of him. It was obvious that what Alfred did was something very worrying and something they’ve talked about numerous of times although sometimes he’s even not sure anymore if it’s still called trouble by now but technically…

“I hate to say this but,” he began, placing a hand on the boy’s shoulder, “You are. Heaps of it actually.”

He knew Alfred has point but still. It’s not going to easily shake off the fear and resentment David has for the humans. One his sisters almost died in their hands while she was quietly studying but fortunately managed to escape albeit injured during the point when the two kingdoms’ relationship was starting to become sour. Likewise with Erzsebet who also almost died during the War. And then there’s everyone else he knew and never saw again because of the humans. Thinking about it made him shudder.

“I admire your determination but,” he sighed, “It’s too risky. It’s a gamble. You wouldn’t know if that ‘nice’ human is genuinely nice, they could turn their back on you just as easily as they befriended you and sell you out to the worst of the humans. And that’s not the worst part yet!”

He ran a hand through his hair. Honestly, kids and their ideals these days, “Well then do you have any ideas on how we could help? Because I need one.” Perhaps he could try listening to what else Alfred has to say. If there’s one thing he learned in parenting is to always listen to your child’s side of things, as ridiculous as they may seem at times.

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“Okok. We get Toni to turn us all human then we sneak into the kingdom and find some people who’s on our side and tell them to meet us at that meadow at some time then we’ll get together and plan our next move!” He smiled. “Easy, right?”

Hey.

Didn’t Erzsi also talk about having more human features to scare the boy just earlier with him?

Like mother like son.

“I don’t know Alfred,” honestly the idea is as ridiculous as he first heard it from his wife earlier, “I heard some humans can see through magic or something? Plus, it looks easier said than done. By the end of the day, the least we could get is either one or none at all.” By this point he’s just low-key trying to convince Alfred that it is not a convenient thing to do and just a waste of time.

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“But one would be just as great! If we got one on our side, they could go find others or convince them! Can’t you see what I see?” He pouted.

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No he cannot and he is finding it troublesome to imagine it. Sighing, David rubbed his forehead.

“The chances are too slim. There’s a higher risk that that will back fire and… and… history will just repeat itself,” as he said this, he pushed the images of everyone in the battlefield out of his mind. The visions are too clear; it’s like it just happened yesterday and it’s only a miracle he survived such a war, “It’s impossible, Alfred. It’s a hopeless case.”

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The plaza of Pararizon is far too crowded and maybe David regrets breaking into Antonio's store just to make him human-looking but he needs to find his wife so it's not like he has any other way to do so except... mingle with the species he holds quite the resentment too. Sighing, he squeezed past the throngs of people (looks like their king has a message) and accidentally bumped into some--wait he knows that hair. "Erzi?"

Erzsebet hid within the crowd, dressed in the clothing of a common woman within Pararizon. Due to having given herself a dosage of the potion Antonio had left for her, she was able to become much more human. Her ears lacked their pointed features and her eyes seemed to shine less - they appeared quite dul, really but retained their green color. With hands shifted into her pockets, she stood quietly, listening to the announcement. Something about the King warning those that Vervania was declaring war against them.

‘Lying piece of shit,’ she thought as the pain within her back, from her scars had resurfaced into her mind. ‘All you ever did was lie, and lie and hurt those who trusted you.’ Soon enough, she heard someone speak to her. Wait a minute. That voice! Quickly turning around, she faced the man and–

“..David?!” Clicking her tongue, she encircled one arm around his and dragged him out of the area, quickly searching for a more quiet spot to have a word with him. “What are you even doing here? G-Get back to Vervania.”

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It didn’t surprise the blonde when Erzsebet suddenly wrapped an arm around his and dragged him out and away from the crowd to some plaxe more quiet.

“Looking for you, obviously,” he responded, trying not to sound too upset than he is actually feeling. First, his wife lied to him about not leaving for Pararizon; second, he had to deal with rude and bigoted humans while looking for the said wife and their terrible attitude only intensified his growing hatred toward the citizens of the the kingdom he’s currently standing in, “You said you wouldn’t go here and yet here you are amongst them. What were you thinking?!”

He crossed his arms, “No, I’m not going back without you,” And he could care less right now if he’s acting like a kid right now.

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[there's a note left on your desk, within your home] [it doesn't say who it's from but the handwriting should be enough evidence as to who left it] [over it are stains - tear stains, perhaps?] "I'm sorry. I love you, David."

[the house is unusually quiet for this time in the morning] [he sips his water alone in the table and his intuition is telling him that something is wrong] [makes his way to his study and finds a note and a heavy feeling drops in his stomach] No. Oh no. This bad. [gets his cloak and hastily runs out of the house for the third time that week] [Antonio’s got some explaining to do]

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"David. He did it /again/."

He doesn’t have to ask to know who she’s talking about and sighed deeply, “Alright what did he do this time?”

Erzsebet giggled softly. She’d seen the way Chiara reacted around David in the past, and even the present. She wasn’t all to sure as to why though. Simply suspected it due to being shy around elves in general. But she had to admit, seeing David with such a confused expression always made her heart soar - he looked a bit too cute for a priest.

“She can make use of the trees then, perhaps. I don’t expect her to travel into Pararizon, after all. Because if Alfred ever steps foot in there again–” A huff fell from her lips as she pulled David’s face an inch away from hers, only to brush her lips against his. “Let’s not worry about all this. I’m going to rest up. My mind is far too tired to think.” Letting go of him, she made her way into their room. 

“..Goodnight, my dearest love.”

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More than a century later, he still doesn’t think he’ll ever get over her kisses. When the war was at its worst about a hundred years ago, he thought the last time he’d get to hold and kiss her like this was during a ceasefire minutes before dawn and then she’s back at the front lines again. His hands found its way to cup her face as she kissed him oh so chastely. With their foreheads touching as she pulled away slightly to speak, he listened to her speak.

“Indeed you are,” he responded softly, letting go of her,“Good night. Sleep well.”

He gave her a soft smile as she disappeared into the doorway of their room.

For a long time, he stayed where he was, turning his gaze to the window and watched the moon. His smile dropped slowly as the moon seemed to tell him that there was something wrong although he couldn’t figure out why because as a Moon Elf, it became a natural instinct to trust in whatever the moon would ‘say.’ Maybe his brief study on the stars and other celestial bodies all those years ago did have a purpose after all, for the stars too seemed to be agreeing with the moon.

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"David. He did it /again/."

He doesn’t have to ask to know who she’s talking about and sighed deeply, “Alright what did he do this time?”

Again, her body melted as she felt his touch. It was always in his embrace that she felt the most safe. During that last war, when it raged on and on, she had feared she’d never be able to feel his warmth. Many times, she’d grow closer to death but each time, she fought through it, clinging to life with her bare hands. “I love you too,” her eyes lit up significantly, pulling away once he did.

“..Mm, good question.” Albeit she had said she wouldn’t go along with her plan anymore, she was sure as hell still going to do it. Behind his back? Yes. There was no need to worry David more than she already did. “Possibly Chiara. She’s a wonderful Valkyrie. Quite strong, nimble and I love her attitude.”

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“Chiara?” He doesn’t really know a lot Valkyries save for those on border patrol who stay at the temple to rest before moving out as soon as the dawn breaks, “Is she the brown-haired one used to look terrified whenever she sees me?” He’s not sure why she always hid whenever he was around during his acolyte days when he was required to stick around the place. Heck, he never even talked to her except that one time he was assigned to bring refreshments to the squad she was in so the question as to how she became terrified of him remains a mystery to this day.

“Well as long as she’s capable, I guess that’s alright,” he cocked his head, “Although what’s she going to do with her wings? I mean she can fly around to keep an eye but she could still be spotted by assassins and get shot down.”

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Visions | David

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Well, there was no backing out now. Antonio wasn’t around in the last war. All he had ever heard about were stories told to him by friends, families and scrolls documenting the event. Raising his head back up, he looked over at David then averted his eyes to gaze through the window. 

“I can’t really.. explain it properly. The dreams, they’re not clear. I see fire, humans, creatures. Screams are heard. I see.. the elf king, bloodied - dead. And the king of Pararizon.” He rubbed at his eyes. “He was cackling, saying something about.. a new age of war.”

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He frowned. Now that’s something that sound serious.

Sitting up, he thought about Antonio’s words carefully. Should they take that as a warning? Should they just shrug it off?

...

No. Dreams tend to have prophetic meanings to it. Maybe he should take this into consideration and dig deeper, see if he could find anything else.

“Has that dream been constant?” He pressed, “What was the last thing dreamt of before that? I need to be sure so I can make a report the high priestess.”

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"David. He did it /again/."

He doesn’t have to ask to know who she’s talking about and sighed deeply, “Alright what did he do this time?”

Was he suggesting, or rather, stating that if she were to go ahead with her plan, that he’d follow her? Goodness, no. It was already a risky job, seeing as there was a chance that the spell would wear off and not only would she get caught by those of Pararizon but Alfred would also be rather upset with her but if he followed her into this mess.. David would be in danger. And she couldn’t lose him, or put him through such things – she wouldn’t allow it.

With a bit of hesitation due to being a bit disgruntled, she put her bow back onto the rack that held it and turned to face him. Her palms pressed against his cheeks and she gave it a squeeze. “You’re right.. It’s a bit overboard. I’m not thinking straight. I’m sorry, David.” Stepping onto her toes, she brushed her lips against his forehead. “Perhaps I just need some rest. I think I’ll.. hire someone to secretly keep watch of Alfred, just to keep him safe.”

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Silently, David watched Erzsebet return her bow from where she took it. He wondered if she listened to his words and he got his answer when she spoke after she squeezed his cheeks again and kissed his forehead.

“I understand; you’re just thinking what’s best for him,” he responded, pulling Erzsebet to an embrace, “I say you should; you looked exhausted,” he brushed some stray hair away from her face and tucked it behind her ear, “I’m putting my faith in you with that Erzsi but if something goes wrong, please tell me so I could do something to help. I want to help in any way I can because we’re family and I love you.”

Pulling away, he added, “Although I’m curious. Who are you planning to hire to watch over Alfred?”

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[text] good morning this is david i got ur # from emma do u want to go get lunch or smth there's something i wanna talk abt

[text] Hello David! Sure, sure. Where do you wanna meet up?[she thinks it’s pretty weird he’s initiating conversation but hey! no complaints]

“Perhaps you’re right, she’s quite the social butterfly anyway although I’d be more worried if it were some guy hitting on her, especially if he won’t stop,” how do you hint to your sister’s bff who probably doesn’t even know the said sister is gay that the said sister is gay? You don’t. Probably.

In the end, David sighed. This is getting nowhere.

“It’s alright. I was just concerned she’s gonna be forced into this kind of thing out societal pressures. Again.”

The stare she gave David was one of pure confusion. What. Forced into what? What exactly was happening in Emma’s life? Not that she had any real ‘right’ to be nosy but.. “Forced into what kind of thing out of societal pressures, again? What do you mean? I’m so confused.” Leaning back against the chair, she stared down at her food then rose her green eyes back to be fixed on his. “If someone’s.. hitting on Emma, and it’s something that bothers her then maybe she’ll tell me, when she’s back? I could talk to that guy and tell them to leave her alone. No one should be forcing themselves onto someone like her. She has every right to choose who she wants to be with and–” Her eyes averted from him, now looking out the nearest window. 

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He shrugged, “It’s better if you ask her,” plus it’s not in his place to reveal his sister’s romantic preferences to her best friend of all people, “Maybe she’d be more confident with herself or something. I don’t know. It’s kinda weird how you two were so close yet she hasn’t told you anything. Then again, it’s not easy if you know what I mean?”

Honestly let’s just get this all done with and be straightforward. No pun intended.

“You know what? Fuck this beating around the bush,” he leaned on his seat casually, “Do you like my sister? As in like like or whatever you girls call it? Because don’t you worry pal, I am alright with it.”

Visions | David

“It’s alright! Never too busy for my so… brother!” He wiped the sweat off his brow with his sleeves and then dusted his hands, “You sound troubled though. What’s wrong?”

While he was at it, David took a spare chair from a table and gestured Antonio to sit down.

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Antonio squinted over at David, the corner of his cheeks quirking upright. “You almost called me son,” a bit of a snicker fell from his lips as he went over to the chair to take a seat. In an instant, his head collided softly with the table and there, he rested on it.  “Just a bit.. unsettled lately. I’ve been having these weird dreams lately. I haven’t told Lovino about them either, or Erzsebet,” he paused, clearing his throat. “And no way am I going to tell Alfred.”

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Whatever comment about his slip up from Antonio came out, David ignored it because as much as he would deny it, it's as true as the sun shining brightly on the sky every day. Antonio may not be his son by blood (not that elves are born the same way as other creatures) but he loved and cared for the boy just as much.

"Alright," Frowning, David sat on another chair he pulled out from under the table, "Tell me about these 'dreams' you've been having. Maybe the goddess is trying to tell you something."

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He looked down as he stood in front of the other. "Am I in trouble?" He muttered.

David stared at the boy in front of him. It was obvious that what Alfred did was something very worrying and something they’ve talked about numerous of times although sometimes he’s even not sure anymore if it’s still called trouble by now but technically…

“I hate to say this but,” he began, placing a hand on the boy’s shoulder, “You are. Heaps of it actually.”

He knew Alfred has point but still. It’s not going to easily shake off the fear and resentment David has for the humans. One his sisters almost died in their hands while she was quietly studying but fortunately managed to escape albeit injured during the point when the two kingdoms’ relationship was starting to become sour. Likewise with Erzsebet who also almost died during the War. And then there’s everyone else he knew and never saw again because of the humans. Thinking about it made him shudder.

“I admire your determination but,” he sighed, “It’s too risky. It’s a gamble. You wouldn’t know if that ‘nice’ human is genuinely nice, they could turn their back on you just as easily as they befriended you and sell you out to the worst of the humans. And that’s not the worst part yet!”

He ran a hand through his hair. Honestly, kids and their ideals these days, “Well then do you have any ideas on how we could help? Because I need one.” Perhaps he could try listening to what else Alfred has to say. If there’s one thing he learned in parenting is to always listen to your child’s side of things, as ridiculous as they may seem at times.

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“Okok. We get Toni to turn us all human then we sneak into the kingdom and find some people who’s on our side and tell them to meet us at that meadow at some time then we’ll get together and plan our next move!” He smiled. “Easy, right?”

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Hey.

Didn’t Erzsi also talk about having more human features to scare the boy just earlier with him?

Like mother like son.

“I don’t know Alfred,” honestly the idea is as ridiculous as he first heard it from his wife earlier, “I heard some humans can see through magic or something? Plus, it looks easier said than done. By the end of the day, the least we could get is either one or none at all.” By this point he’s just low-key trying to convince Alfred that it is not a convenient thing to do and just a waste of time.

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"David. He did it /again/."

He doesn’t have to ask to know who she’s talking about and sighed deeply, “Alright what did he do this time?”

Just holding her old bow was bringing back memories of the war she’d fought in. All those years spent in the front lines, commanding her army – all the lives lost along with her own injuries. A shiver was sent down her spine but she ceased to let such things get to her. She had a mission to focus on and that was to protect Alfred, and ensure her warning would be well understood.

Turning around, she offered David a warm smile. “I am. Either I hire someone to protect Alfred - though knowing him, he’d hate that, or I go and turn myself into one of them and scare him as much as possible.” She bit her bottom lip, “If I can put fear into his heart then maybe he’ll stop going to the outskirts and maybe he won’t.. he won’t turn out like his own parents. I can’t– I won’t let history repeat itself. Not while I’m still breathing.”

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Although his wife’s plan is something that has the potential to scare Alfred into not getting himself into trouble again, David grew more worried as he thought about the consequences this might bring if it backfires.

“I–wait, no,” he blurted out without thinking, “No, I’m sorry it’s just… isn’t that part a little too overboard?”

He scratched his head, “I mean I know you wouldn’t overdo it and I know you don’t want what happened to his parents to happen to him as well, it’s just…” Oh Goddess he doesn’t think he could handle it if his family breaks apart because of this, “Well if you’re going to do that, then you’re not doing it alone. I’d hate it if something happens to the both of you even if it were accidental.”

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He looked down as he stood in front of the other. "Am I in trouble?" He muttered.

David stared at the boy in front of him. It was obvious that what Alfred did was something very worrying and something they’ve talked about numerous of times although sometimes he’s even not sure anymore if it’s still called trouble by now but technically…

“I hate to say this but,” he began, placing a hand on the boy’s shoulder, “You are. Heaps of it actually.”

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He looked up. “But why? Nothing happened while I was there! I’m not hurt and I know what I was doing. I know what kind of humans to look out for and I can defend myself in case something does happen.” 

“Because, Alfred, if you do happen to come across a ‘nice’ human,” David crossed his arms, “Chances are you’ll end up coming back him with missing a limb or worse, you won’t be able to come back at all and that’s the last thing Erzsi and I want!”

He took a deep breath to try and not let his fears get the best of him. The images of the war still remained fresh in his mind even though that all happened in a hundred or so years ago. “It’s not that I don’t believe that you can’t take care of yourself. It’s more of how… risky what you’re doing is. Even the most skilled warrior of Vervania cannot escape such risk.”

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“Well, maybe they’re doing it wrong,” he said “Maybe if we approach the humans with friendly intentions then maybe we can talk instead of fight.” He sighed. “You know that I know how some humans are better than most of the creatures here. I’ve been there. I thought all of them hated us, but I found someone who treated me with respect. If i can find more like him, then we can live in peace together!”

“I just need a chance, but no one believes me! This is my destiny! I know it! If you guys are so worried, then why don’t you help me?” 

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He knew Alfred has point but still. It’s not going to easily shake off the fear and resentment David has for the humans. One his sisters almost died in their hands while she was quietly studying but fortunately managed to escape albeit injured during the point when the two kingdoms’ relationship was starting to become sour. Likewise with Erzsebet who also almost died during the War. And then there’s everyone else he knew and never saw again because of the humans. Thinking about it made him shudder.

“I admire your determination but,” he sighed, “It’s too risky. It’s a gamble. You wouldn’t know if that ‘nice’ human is genuinely nice, they could turn their back on you just as easily as they befriended you and sell you out to the worst of the humans. And that’s not the worst part yet!”

He ran a hand through his hair. Honestly, kids and their ideals these days, “Well then do you have any ideas on how we could help? Because I need one.” Perhaps he could try listening to what else Alfred has to say. If there’s one thing he learned in parenting is to always listen to your child’s side of things, as ridiculous as they may seem at times.

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"David. He did it /again/."

He doesn’t have to ask to know who she’s talking about and sighed deeply, “Alright what did he do this time?”

Erzsebet gave his hands another tight squeeze before dropping her hands back to her sides. “I suppose.” Clicking her tongue, she walked around the room, only to stop and gaze outside of the window. “But what else can I do? I feel like I’m going to have to hire him some kind of bodyguard or–” 

Her eyes widened as an idea came to mind. Quickly, she went over to him and brushed her lips up against his cheek, then ran back down the stairs. Now standing inside the little room they had, in which she held most of her weaponry and gear, she began to rummage through her belongings until she acquired a bow she hadn’t used for years. 

“I wonder if Antonio will be able to cast a spell on me to make me look different. Maybe human-like.”

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Confused with her actions, David followed her downstairs and into the storage room where most of their old belongings has been sitting in the last 50 years.

“What’re you doing?” He watched her curiously as she rummage for her stuff in the tiny space, “Wait–you’re not thinking of venturing too close to Pararizon, are you?” He knew Antonio might be able to cast a strong enough spell to disguise any of them into something human-like but he couldn’t help but worry.

“Are you sure you know what you’re doing?”