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mirabel-hearts

“Right,” she said, realizing that she’s likely misspoke,” I, well, I meant more for me.” It wasn’t a lie, she had been speaking more from experience than making any sort of statement toward the Queen herself.

Mirabel was more used to getting negative reactions from the people around her, and she was now thinking that perhaps she was the only one that may experience what she’d hinted. She had to admit, the thought of people just having to accept her even if insulting them was appealing, although something she knew she’d never experience in her life.

“Would you like to insult one of them?” Her head nodded towards a group of guards gossiping with each other. It had been so long that Cadence indulged in harmless mischief, too occupied being a mother, wife and queen. She cleared her throat and promptly called for one of them.

She turned to the brunette with a mischievous smile, excitement trickling inside. “You may say whatever you’d like without any consequences. Do your worst.”

#mirabel

thekingincrimson

Gideon’s teeth raked his lower lip as he listened to her speak, hating what he heard in her voice. He wished he could change everything for her, but they were not even close to winning this war and he didn’t even know what the next step should be. Regardless, he had to say something…

Lowering himself beside her again, he looked up at the woman who meant everything to him.

“Cadence… You are the farthest from weak that you have ever been. You have gone from a guarded refugee to the bloody Queen of Wonderland. You have won the love and leadership of the greatest land there is while barely lifting a finger. Who needs calm in the storm when there is a passion like yours to get through it? You are stronger right now than I have ever seen you, because you care.”

Suddenly she felt entirely too sober and her pity party had come to an end. It was likely that it would’ve ended far worse if it had gone on so perhaps it was better this way, even if she hated giving her feelings a voice.

“You’re obligated to say that since I gave birth to your pesky child,” she muttered ironically to avoid an actual reply to his kind words.

#gideon

phoebetonkinweb

#*

thekingincrimson

He got the hint by the way her body shifted and let his hands rest on her chair instead.

He understood what she meant. It could all get very easily overwhelming. There was good reason why Wonderland’s monarchs were known to go mad. If it weren’t for Cadence and Celeste, he was sure he would have already fallen back into his own madness. It appeared now it was his job to ensure Cadence kept her mind, too.

“Maybe we should go somewhere else, then…”

She was so used to be being calm and collected, always in control and ready for anything. This threw her off and it was no wonder that she attempted to find comfort at the bottom of a bottle. But it’d pass because she didn’t allow for herself to fall apart. She wasn’t weak.

“I’m fine, I just wanted some peace and a break — is it too much to ask for when I’m the enemy the rest of the time? It’s all my fault that your people are being slaughtered out there and I care. And I hate that I care because it makes me weak and I can’t be weak when my family’s lives are at risk.”

#gideon

thekingincrimson

He had a feeling that wasn’t going to work, but he had to try anyway.

Rising to his feet, he moved Cadence’s seat and placed his hands on both of her shoulders, gently massaging them toward her neck.

“And I at yours… So why don’t you tell me what has you so thirsty this evening?”

"You,” she replied blatantly, “our daughter, the servants, my mother, Wonderland.”

It was hard to narrow it down and she didn’t feel the need to, alcohol clouding her mind as desired. She squirmed her shoulders to indicate the discomfort of his touch. Everything was aggravating her.

“I’m exhausted, I’ve been fighting my entire life and this — the bloody crown isn’t helping.”

#gideon

thekingincrimson

He tried to muffle his chuckle with his fist when the words slid so smoothly from her lips. He could tell she was serious, but that didn’t take away from the humor of it.

“Please, don’t go murdering the help,” he humbly requested. “They mean well, after all,” he added before pressing a quick kiss to her cheek and cautiously reaching for the wine.

"But they’re annoying,” she whined, nose crinkling when his lips pressed against her cheek that, what she presumed, was a distraction to take the wine away. Her hand quickly slapped his away and she let out a displeased groan. “Mine.”

She grasped the bottle and secured it by holding it against her chest as if it was her baby before she felt pleased enough to continue. “Now what can I do for you, my beloved husband? I’m always here at your disposal.”

#gideon

paigeofanewbook

Paige let out a stifled groan of frustration at the thought of having to keep being patient about all of this. In a physical display of her mental exhaustion, she toppled onto her side on the bed where she sat and continued to watch Cadence at work.

“To be fair, I’m sure you were distracted by what was under his clothes… I mean, I assume so, considering Cece…”

"I tell Celeste to draw her feelings when she can’t comprehend them, not to say that you’re a four year old, but it seems to work. Perhaps you could write instead. Have it all out there regardless of its logic, so it’s physical too.”

Cadence let out a laugh but shrugged shortly after, not in a position to deny Paige’s words.

“Do you really want to talk about my husband’s penis? I’m sure that’d go well when you run into him, you not being able to filter your thoughts and all.”

#paige

thekingincrimson

Gideon’s brow showed signs of deep concern as his eyes scanned the room, from the shattered glass on the floor to the liquor in his wife’s hands. Even more concerning was that usually he was the one having drunken breakdowns with her having to calm him down. This was going to be quite the exchange of roles.

“Throw whatever you’d like, but I think I’ll stay,” he answered, stepping cautiously over the glass and toward the queen. “I’m curious what danger comes next in facing the wrath of the Crimson Queen.”

One dramatic sigh escaped parted lips when she heard the familiar voice. For a brief moment she wanted it to be someone else so she could throw another glass or two, or make good on her threat. But she wouldn’t harm her husband.

“How very brave of you,” she spoke under her breath while reaching for the bottle of wine to refill her glass. She hummed, thinking of the danger behind her threat before deciding with, terrifyingly so, ease. “Death.”

#gideon

paigeofanewbook

The Queen’s humored comparison did coax a small smile out of Paige, as she knew the Princess was creating quite a battlefield around here as well.

Paige found herself a seat since she did not want to get in the way of Cadence on a mission. But she certainly needed a break from everything as well. Knowing that she was not alone in that was somewhat comforting.

“I don’t know what I need, really. My mind is such a mess I can’t figure out what the important parts are and what’s just nonsense…”

And as if the universe meant for this perfectly timed visual aid, Paige lifted a very oddly patterned jacket from the mess on the floor that was once a part of Gideon’s closet. Brow furrowed, Paige quickly added, “I can see you’re pretty good at weeding out the nonsense…”

“You’re the most nonsense sense person I know and if anyone can get through that, it’s you. Even if it’ll take more time than you have the patience for.”

Cadence’s eyes widened at the piece of embarrassment that Paige found. It was precisely why she felt the need to sort out the mess while avoiding reality.

“Can you believe I married the man who once wore that? If only I could’ve taken a look at his wardrobe beforehand.”

#paige

It started with one innocent drink to take the edge off and then another and another and all of the sudden she had lost count. Cadence rarely drank but the pressure finally caught up with her. She didn’t care much for the rest of Wonderland but the thought of losing her family was enough pressure to force a bottle of wine down.

She could hear the door open behind her after explicitly given the order that she wanted to be left alone. Shattered glass across the floor from glasses she had thrown at servants attempting to check up on her spoke for itself. “If you defy your queen one more time, she’ll do more than hurl glass your way,” she spoke with exhaustion, “so leave.”

#bdaopen #i wanted some drunk cade :~)

the family lip bite Smile™

@xenathebeloved

#these r obvs not mine cause the effort....no thank #but look how cute ??#celesta

WRITING TASK #6

#bda task #headcanon

mirabel-hearts

Mirabel couldn’t help but laugh at the comment,” Yes, sadly, it doesn’t take much brain power to lift a sword.” Mirabel knew all too well the sort of meatheads that were in the guard, having dealt with enough of them herself,” Most of them are pretty harmless, as long as they don’t feel you’re insulting them.”

She stared at the girl with brows arched, confused by the last comment considering her status. “You do know who I am, right? I can insult anyone I please and they will have to accept it.”

#mirabel

thekingincrimson

“Wow…” His eyes narrowed at her tease and he turned on his side to look at her more closely, trying as best he could not to smile at the crude remark.

“No, there are moments I think I’d like to make last longer… Some I’d try to avoid completely… Like my attempted murder, perhaps. That could have saved us a lot of trouble.”

She laughed, aware that he knew it was a joke. It would have been rude to watch the opportunity to go by without taking it.

“I suppose I have to agree, almost dying isn’t as pleasant as one would think,” she paused to lean forward and pressed a kiss to his lips, “but here we are because nothing can stand in our way.”

#gideon

paigeofanewbook

Paige had liked being around Cadence before, but she did so even more since her new abilities kicked in. Cadence’s presence was generally very calming. Sometimes she could sense the Mermaid getting somewhat stressed or irritated, but most of the time Cadence just seemed so… collected. She was the only person Paige knew who at least felt like they had their shit together.

Plus, Cade was a good friend to talk to. Paige could talk to Jensen about most things but… often times, she didn’t want to worry him. His emotional status was much more easily swayed than someone like Cadence’s, so it felt somewhat safer to talk to the girl.

“I’m all right, thanks,” she greeted with an attempt at a small smile as she entered the room, looking around at the mess on the floor.

“Doing some.. cleaning?”

“That’s one way to put it,” she answered, finally pausing to realise how much clothing she had thrown out. “I needed a break from everything out there,” she nodded toward the door, “I don’t know what’s worse, an entire land on the brink of war or a four year old spoiled by her father.”

She leaned down and picked up a tie that didn’t need to be thrown out before refocusing her attention from the mess to her guest. “Did you want to talk or do you need something? Whatever it is you may need, you know I’m always here for you.”

#paige

mirabel-hearts

First it was the increased attacks, and then it was the people falling sick. Mirabel didn’t find herself out of the castle much, out of precaution, although she didn’t know much about either outside of rumors from women who were known to exaggerate their gossip. While she didn’t take anything these women said at face value, she wasn’t about to risk anything either.

She had been out in the castle yard, watching the few soldiers training. There was an almost muted feeling to the air, as if everything was dragging and/or waiting for something. She could only assume the air was simply filled with people worried about what was going on.

She became aware of a voice saying something near her and she blinked and looked over at the person,” I’m sorry, were you talking to me?”

Her mind was all over the place by now, the day rougher than the previous one and she had gotten lost in her own thoughts when she watched the knight she reprimanded leave. It was only when another voice reached her that she was brought back to reality. She whipped her head to the side and laid eyes on the brunette.

“No,” she clarified with a sharp sigh, “I was speaking to a grown man with the brain of a five year old.”

#mirabel

thekingincrimson

The small smile that lingered on his lips any time his wife was present in his thoughts widened shortly when she spoke. It was a sentiment he would hold close to his heart, as he did most of Cadence’s words. How such a magnificent woman as she had enough love in her heart for him to say such things was beyond him.

“I can’t disagree with that,” he told her as he looked over, brushing the back of his hand gently across her arm as his eyes met hers. “Although, I’ll admit, there are a few things, here and there, I might have wanted to change…”

She leaned forward to press a kiss to his shoulder, lingering there for a moment before she leaned back again. A hum escaped her in response when he agreed with her; it was so easy to get lost in all the chaos and forget how much she loved Gideon even if it always resonated within.

“I think the size of your penis is genetic, my love,” she teased, unable to keep it in. “But I suppose one could dream.”

#gideon #here u go xo

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