“I will be your shield...”

Independent RP Blog for members of the Blue Lion house and OC Ayra Blayne; Possible NSFW content; Mun is 23-24 NOTE: I have beaten the second half of the Blue Lion route but spoilers will NOT be present; but for the other houses so please don’t spoil them for me!

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To say Marianne was surprised was definitely an understatement. Her face was rather red considering she did hear his noises upon arriving at his room.

Life living at Castle Blaiddyd after leaving her home in the Alliance seemed rather hectic after the war’s conclusion. Dimitri having his coronation and talks of peace still being worked out between nations. She completely understood needing a moment of reprieve for oneself in order to have room to breathe. A single minute to not be pestered by documents or by treaties…

Still… this was unexpected.

The fact of the matter that Dimitri was murmuring her name in the thralls of pleasuring himself, lost in a haze of desire… it made her feel warm within her cheeks. Yet she also felt happy; happy that he saw her and thought of her in such a way. She would never judge such a man for imagining such things.

In fact, she couldn’t help but be curious of what he would think if she told him she had thought of him in a similar fashion…

Her nights weren’t uneventful, as she and Dimitri didn’t share a room despite their mutual feelings… she found her mind drifting further off into wondering about such pleasure when she had a moment alone. Most would bemoan a noble woman such as herself imagining things of an intimate nature.

While she was still pure, she was no nun. She understood how pleasure between a man and woman worked, while not having done it herself with anyone.

Even then… she imagined the one to give her such pleasure would be Dimitri. Ever since that night they had confessed to one another.

“While I… wasn’t expecting this of all things Dimitri, you have nothing to be afraid or ashamed of.” She mentioned and stepped closer to him, closing the door behind her slowly.

Her eyes met his lone one as she stood closer, her gaze briefly taking in his barely clothed form. The muscle and scars that covered his body would make any woman weak at the knees. She reached up and took his hand in hers, still gazing into his eyes as if to give him reassurance.

“I am… rather flattered you think of me in such a way.” She mentioned softly, brushing her thumb over his knuckles. “In fact I had, more than once… dreamt of you in a similar fashion. I had imagined the kinds of pleasure you would show me.” She whispered, moving closer as her free hand brushed over his chest slowly.

The instant she touched his chest, her mouth went dry. Goddess above, how could she be so lucky to have met such a wonderful and beautiful man?

Leaning up, she lightly grazed her lips against his, “I want you… to touch me Dimitri.” Was all that came from her lips afterwards.

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Well, he was relieved Marianne was understanding of the situation. Even the King of Faerghus had his own desires after all. All those desires involved her....

They've yet to make love, so he couldn't help fantasizing about the possibilities of what could occur between them. He wanted to feel her, touch her, please her....

Just the thought of being able to kiss her naked body was enough to have him feel how repressed he really was. Even right now he wanted to throw her on the bed and have his way with her but he at least had restraint regarding those matters.

Dimitri was relieved to be assured nothing would get weird between them. That's the last thing he wanted, he couldn't even begin to imagine a life without being able to talk to Marianne, to see that beautiful smile every single day.

When she admitted to having similar thoughts about him, his eye widened a little. Sure, she was a woman just like any other but he couldn't help being just a bit shocked to hear someone who seemed rather reserved had such thoughts. Maybe he shouldn't have assumed something like that. Regardless, he felt.... hot.

Her hand brushing over his chest was such a teasing gesture it felt. Then she kissed him. . . . Oh... goddess... he was at his limit.

After what she said, it was obvious she heard everything before entering his quarters. He couldn't help but sheepishly chuckle before his lips crashed into hers, pulling her close against him.

''I'll touch you as much as you like.'' He'd say smirking when pulling back, though he didn't waste any time getting her on his bed. Dimitri goes ahead and climbs over her.

''Tell me...'' he loosens the bow on her dress so he'd have access to her neck, ''What you'd like me to do to you.''

He starts kissing down her now exposed neck, nipping at her skin.

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Marianne flushed when Dimitri laid her back on his rather large bed and hover over her before he started kissing and nipping at her neck. A shudder moved down her spine as her neck was particularly sensitive. Moaning gently, she reached up and brushing her hands over Dimitri’s chest gently as she pulled him closer to her.

His skin felt so warm under her touch, just how close had he gotten before she had interrupted him? She was genuinely curious but was certain she would find out the further they sunk into pleasure together. Reaching up behind her, she lifted her upper half off of the bed to take down her hair from the updo and allow it to fall against the pillows as she laid back once more.

Listening to his question, she swallowed a bit hard as she caressed his cheek. How did she want him to touch her? It was quite the question as she could only think of one answer that made the most sense.

“Touch me however you want, Dimitri. Touch me how you were imagining it.” She whispered and gazed up at him, turning his head to gaze into his eye before she pulled him into a deep kiss to hold him closer to her. The heat was steadily growing within her as time passed.

Something about this desire between them was nothing short of exciting.

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@divine-pulse asked: 😏 — Sylvain walking in on Edelgard or reversed since it’s rare for Sylvain to be caught doing something!

Send my muse a 😏 to walk in on them touching themselves and I’ll write my muse’s reaction.

They've been dating for some time now, so her going to his room whenever she felt lonely was only natural at this point. She always craved being close to him, and hated when it was impossible to do so. Now, it seemed a good time as any to go see him. Hopefully nothing would stand in her way.

So, she hurried over to his room. However, Edelgard stopped at the door after what she believed was Sylvain saying her name while in his room. Maybe she was hearing things? Perhaps he was sleeping?

The emperor opens the door fully, and what she found was....

rather embarrassing....

Perhaps she should have picked a better time? Coming across her lover with his hand wrapped around his cock was rather unexpected. She couldn't help but glance away for a moment as her face reddened a bit.

''...S...Sorry, is this a bad time? Um....'' Maybe she shouldn't be so flustered given that they've made love before.

''Do.... you maybe... need some assistance...?''

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While it wasn’t unexpected for his darling Emperor to show up at his room without warning considering how long they had been together for, to be literally caught with his pants down was still… mildly embarrassing.

Still, he couldn’t complain. Not when she offered to assist him in some regard. Smiling, he gently beckoned her over. “Not at all, in fact. I was hoping you would assist me, El.” He mentioned with a gentle chuckle and looked at her.

He always enjoyed seeing just how flustered she got when it came to their more intimate interactions. He loved making her blush in any form and wanted to see her flustered every time.

“Come join me, El. I would love to have you join me by my side.” He hummed and moved one arm up onto the headboard and made it possible for her to join him.

He hardly even fixed his appearance at this point, she had seen him naked before now. In addition, he had nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of.

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@divine-pulse asked: 😏 — Marianne walking in on Dimitri would be quite interesting 😳😳 ( @divine-pulse )

Send my muse a 😏 to walk in on them touching themselves and I’ll write my muse’s reaction.

Never did Dimitri ever really take time for himself. Always worrying about other things and other people. Little did he ever just sit, relax, and let loose.

Now he was alone in his room, there was no one but himself. Then... Marianne popped into his mind. Sweet, pure, lovely Marianne....

Dimitri removed his armor so he can get more comfortable, leaving himself shirtless, just in his black pants. He sits on his bed then sighs, feeling a sense of relief. Marianne continues to plague his mind. Thinking about her came so naturally to him now, her pretty eyes, pretty smile.... the adorable way she said his name....

He wondered how it'll sound if she moaned it.... Oh.

Dimitri started getting hard, imagining Marianne in dirtier ways. It really wasn't the first time he's had these thoughts, but he was usually able to bury them in his mind.

No one was around though, so he could quietly pleasure himself to them. Unbuttoning his pants, he soon unleashes his cock out which was throbbing already because of everything he kept thinking about Marianne.

He started stroking his length, imagining what it would be like having her underneath him squirming in delight as he pleased her. Moaning his name. . . .

It really got Dimitri going, stroking as grunts come out. ''Marianne....'' His voice moans out, his chest heaving with every pant.

He had his eye closed, still going and stroking a little faster and faster, ''Let me touch you Marianne.....''

The door creaks open and he looks up over at the entrance. Eye wide.

''I...---'' He stumbles over words, unable to properly grasp the situation he was in. ''Marianne....!''

Oh no, this was awful. He felt the heat hit his face instantly. This likely looked so crude right now to her, and he didn't no what to do or say since he moaned her name moments before she entered the room.

''This isn't what it looks like, I-I promise that-...'' He stands up and closes his pants.

''Please forget what you just saw, and possibly what you... heard.'' Hopefully she didn't hear any of what he said during his self pleasure session

He anxiously threads fingers through his hair, shaking his head. ''Please tell me you didn't hear anything...''

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To say Marianne was surprised was definitely an understatement. Her face was rather red considering she did hear his noises upon arriving at his room.

Life living at Castle Blaiddyd after leaving her home in the Alliance seemed rather hectic after the war’s conclusion. Dimitri having his coronation and talks of peace still being worked out between nations. She completely understood needing a moment of reprieve for oneself in order to have room to breathe. A single minute to not be pestered by documents or by treaties…

Still… this was unexpected.

The fact of the matter that Dimitri was murmuring her name in the thralls of pleasuring himself, lost in a haze of desire… it made her feel warm within her cheeks. Yet she also felt happy; happy that he saw her and thought of her in such a way. She would never judge such a man for imagining such things.

In fact, she couldn’t help but be curious of what he would think if she told him she had thought of him in a similar fashion…

Her nights weren’t uneventful, as she and Dimitri didn’t share a room despite their mutual feelings… she found her mind drifting further off into wondering about such pleasure when she had a moment alone. Most would bemoan a noble woman such as herself imagining things of an intimate nature.

While she was still pure, she was no nun. She understood how pleasure between a man and woman worked, while not having done it herself with anyone.

Even then… she imagined the one to give her such pleasure would be Dimitri. Ever since that night they had confessed to one another.

“While I… wasn’t expecting this of all things Dimitri, you have nothing to be afraid or ashamed of.” She mentioned and stepped closer to him, closing the door behind her slowly.

Her eyes met his lone one as she stood closer, her gaze briefly taking in his barely clothed form. The muscle and scars that covered his body would make any woman weak at the knees. She reached up and took his hand in hers, still gazing into his eyes as if to give him reassurance.

“I am… rather flattered you think of me in such a way.” She mentioned softly, brushing her thumb over his knuckles. “In fact I had, more than once… dreamt of you in a similar fashion. I had imagined the kinds of pleasure you would show me.” She whispered, moving closer as her free hand brushed over his chest slowly.

The instant she touched his chest, her mouth went dry. Goddess above, how could she be so lucky to have met such a wonderful and beautiful man?

Leaning up, she lightly grazed her lips against his, “I want you… to touch me Dimitri.” Was all that came from her lips afterwards.

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“I have never been more sure about anything in my life, Dimitri.” She reassured, bringing his hand to her cheek and placing it there. His hands were always so big, compared to hers. Not that she minded. They made her feel safe and secure. Something about him saying I love you in return made her cheeks flush and her eyes glimmer in happiness.

Tears of happiness as they were.

“You make me feel seen, you understand how I feel… just as I understand how you feel.” She mentioned and gazed up at him, placing her hand over his armor chest plate. “Despite the darkness that shrouded your heart for some time… I knew that the darkness couldn’t conceal your heart forever. We all have darkness inside of us, Dimitri. That darkness is something we shouldn’t be ashamed of.”

She gazed up into his lone blue eye, caressing his cheek. Her heart pounded, hearing how he was smitten since their academy days. She was as happy as she could be as she could hardly stop her heart from hammering against her ribcage.

“My heart is yours and only yours to hold onto. I would stand by your side forever should you wish it.” She mentioned and gazed up at him.

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His thumb would gently stroke her cheek, suddenly aware of how small she was compared to him. He wanted nothing more than to protect these small hands of hers.

Dimitri's eyes became a little misty, likely due to how emotional this conversation had made him. He had always felt lost and unloved by the world, but at the very least he had Marianne.

''You definitely understand me.... better than anyone I know.'' It was nice.... having someone he was comfortable talking about those dark feelings, when he felt uncomfortable confessing them to anyone else because of their lack of understanding even a bit of how he really felt.

''Thank you for never giving up on me.'' He leans in to kiss her once more, relishing in the fact that he'll get the opportunity to do that again and again after this. He was going to shower her with so much love.

''I definitely want nothing more than to have you by my side Marianne.''

To be with her... forever, it sounded like a dream come true.

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It was at this time she couldn’t stop her tears from finally falling. She hadn’t felt any happier than she had in this moment. Her heart was full of happiness for Dimitri and swelled immensely. She turned her head towards the heel of his gloved hand and kissed it.

“Of course I would never give up on you, Dimitri. You all never gave up on me, and for that I am more than thankful.” She whispered tenderly, gazing upon him. “I will stay by your side no matter what.”

Her heart was hammering against her ribcage and her lips tingled every time they kissed. She was thoroughly happy… yet with each kiss they shared, she found herself wanting more. More kisses, more loving embraces and touches from Dimitri. It was at this moment her heart fluttered. She wanted to know just where things would go from here.

As if to test the waters further. She leaned back in for yet another kiss. Her lips molded to his as she reached one hand up, threading it gently through his pulled back hair. While she was of decent height, she still had to stretch up and reach him fully. They had only confessed their true feelings to one another, but she could not deny the warmth that spread through her with every kiss they shared.

It was intoxicating… and it made her feel lightheaded but also eager at the same time.

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To say Marianne was surprised when he kissed her back made her feel even more flustered. She looked up at Dimitri as she reached one of her hands back to hold onto his bicep. She could hardly believe he was kissing her in return. Her heart fluttered in her chest as she couldn’t pull away in this moment.

When he pulled away and spoke, her heart fluttered even more, seeing him so flustered… her heart swelled so much hearing his true feelings. Knowing he felt such a way for her she could hardly contain herself anymore as she leaned in and kissed him again.

After some time she pulled away again, a soft smile on her lips. She wasn’t sure how to put it into words, but she was happy. Happier than she had ever been in some time.

“Dimitri… you have no idea how happy it makes me that you feel this way. And… in many ways, I feel the same.” She mentioned with a gentle smile, reaching up to brush her thumb up under his covered eye. “You are… so kind and considerate. It’s hard not to feel this way about you.”

Her heart throbbed hard against her ribcage as she could feel three words dancing on the top of her tongue.

“I love you…”

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He wasn't expecting another kiss, but this one had his heart beating so fast. Then seeing that smile on her face, it made him feel something he couldn't quite describe. Perhaps... this was love?

Never did Dimitri ever expect to find a person who'd accept all of him like this. Who can still call him kind after everything that's happened thus far. He really expected to be alone, without ever finding that special someone.

Dimitri couldn't help but ask, ''Are you sure.... you want me?'' the question stemmed from wondering if she'd be truly happy loving someone such as him, with all the demons he had.

''However, I have felt this way since our school days. Ever since I've seen you smile and laugh for the first time, I was smitten.'' Talking about this was rather embarrassing, he never thought he'd end up admitting it to her like this. Yet, here they were... confessing their feelings.

He grabs her hand, and kisses the back of it. ''I love you too.''

The words came so naturally to him, he couldn't even imagine sharing this feeling with anyone else.

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“I have never been more sure about anything in my life, Dimitri.” She reassured, bringing his hand to her cheek and placing it there. His hands were always so big, compared to hers. Not that she minded. They made her feel safe and secure. Something about him saying I love you in return made her cheeks flush and her eyes glimmer in happiness.

Tears of happiness as they were.

“You make me feel seen, you understand how I feel… just as I understand how you feel.” She mentioned and gazed up at him, placing her hand over his armor chest plate. “Despite the darkness that shrouded your heart for some time… I knew that the darkness couldn’t conceal your heart forever. We all have darkness inside of us, Dimitri. That darkness is something we shouldn’t be ashamed of.”

She gazed up into his lone blue eye, caressing his cheek. Her heart pounded, hearing how he was smitten since their academy days. She was as happy as she could be as she could hardly stop her heart from hammering against her ribcage.

“My heart is yours and only yours to hold onto. I would stand by your side forever should you wish it.” She mentioned and gazed up at him.

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@divine-pulse asked: 💋 — to anonymously kiss my muse (Dimitri - timeline is up to you! @divine-pulse )

Marianne wasn’t sure what compelled her to kiss the leader of the Blue Lions… but in her heart it felt right. So when she realized her lips were pressed to his she pulled back and her face was completely red.

“I-I’m so sorry, Dimitri… I do not know what came over me and made me do such a thing…” She stepped away, nervous as she clasped one hand to her chest. “M-Maybe I should go—”

Her heart was pounding against her ribcage; he was bound to be angry… wasn’t he? She couldn’t handle it if he yelled her after he had been so kind in the past.

It’s Sinday! Send 💋 to straight up kiss my muse!

It happened so suddenly, Dimitri was hardly able to register it at first. His lips touched Marianne's, hers felt so soft. Never did he expect her of all people to be so bold and kiss him.

When Marianne pulled back, he was still in shock, eyes wide as his cheeks were colored a dark shade of red. He didn't know what to say, coming to terms with his feelings.

However, when Marianne was about to leave, he was quick to stop her. His hand grabs her arm and pulls her back.

''Don't go.'' He says, looking a little saddened she wanted to leave so quickly after kissing him. Did she regret it? Or maybe she was nervous over whether he disliked it or not. Yeah, that seemed like her. Maybe he needed to show her that he actually enjoyed being kissed by her.

So, he brings her over so Marianne was facing him and grabs her chin with his thumb and forefinger. Leaning down he kisses her gently, lingering against her lips for a few seconds before pulling away.

''T...This is how I feel about you...''

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To say Marianne was surprised when he kissed her back made her feel even more flustered. She looked up at Dimitri as she reached one of her hands back to hold onto his bicep. She could hardly believe he was kissing her in return. Her heart fluttered in her chest as she couldn’t pull away in this moment.

When he pulled away and spoke, her heart fluttered even more, seeing him so flustered… her heart swelled so much hearing his true feelings. Knowing he felt such a way for her she could hardly contain herself anymore as she leaned in and kissed him again.

After some time she pulled away again, a soft smile on her lips. She wasn’t sure how to put it into words, but she was happy. Happier than she had ever been in some time.

“Dimitri… you have no idea how happy it makes me that you feel this way. And… in many ways, I feel the same.” She mentioned with a gentle smile, reaching up to brush her thumb up under his covered eye. “You are… so kind and considerate. It’s hard not to feel this way about you.”

Her heart throbbed hard against her ribcage as she could feel three words dancing on the top of her tongue.

“I love you…”

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@divine-pulse asked: ❝  i don’t like how they keep staring at me.   ❞ — Dimitri and Marianne

JEALOUS, FIERCLY PROTECTIVE & TERRITORIAL PROMPTS

It was the day of the ball, and frankly Dimitri was tired of dancing already. He went ahead and took a break, searching for Marianne amongst the crowd and thankfully finding her. The prince didn't expect to see her looking so troubled though.

When she spoke, his eyes glanced over to a figure who seemed to have their eyes burning into Marianne's very being practically. Truthfully, he wasn't looking to cause a scene so he took her hand and scurried off outside with her.

''Sorry, I really wanted to get you out of that situation quickly so I grabbed your hand and left. I hope you didn't mind. . . .''

Perhaps he should have asked first? He knew how meek Marianne was and likely wouldn't voice her disdain for something should she ever feel that way. Regardless, at least they got away from the guy staring at her.

''Are you alright though? I'm not sure who that person was, but I'll give them a talking to should they decide to keep causing you discomfort, you have my word.''

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“O-Oh! You do not need to talk with them… I promise I am fine, I imagine this was just a one-time instance.” She explained with a soft hum.

Looking down at their hands however, she noticed her hand was still in his gloved one. She blushed deeply and swallowed hard as she didn’t mind. His hands were warmer than she expected. However, it was such a beautiful night, she couldn’t help but want to ask him a certain question…

“Since we are out here, would you… care to dance? I cannot handle all those people staring if I were to go out on the dance floor. If not I completely understand…” She mentioned, wanting to be amicable so that things weren’t awkward between them.

Dimitri was so kind and considerate, considering he was future king of Faerghus… any noble girl would be lucky to be asked for her hand in marriage from him. Not her… she wouldn’t have such a luxury if her adopted father is involved.

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@divine-pulse asked: ❝ Lucky for you, I don’t wanna ruin their night. But if I see you sniffing around here again, you might not be so fortunate. ❞ — jealous/protective prompt ( Sylvain and Edelgard ) //just imagine him smiling while threatening this dude who is just trying to get close to Edelgard//

JEALOUS, FIERCLY PROTECTIVE & TERRITORIAL PROMPTS

''Pardon, but could you please give me some space? I'm feeling rather uncomfortable.....'' She'd say to the stranger who seemed insistent on getting close to her. Thankfully, Sylvain had jumped in and that seemed to ward them off, away from the emperor.

Edelgard would go up to Sylvain and attach herself to his arm, nudging him so they could leave. ''Let's.... just go, the matter isn't worth getting too worked up.'' That's what she says, but her hand slips down to grasp his rather tightly.

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Sylvain gently pulled her away, feeling the tight grip on his hand. He still could hardly stand parties like these with certain individuals trying to schmooze up to the nobility and ascend the social ladder. All it would take was a particularly impressive scandal to cement someone within the higher echelons of society.

He knew that all too well.

“I despise people like that. The particularly slimy individuals who are trying to wrap others in scandal while receiving no share of blame. Forcing a person into a certain situation where a scandal could easily ruin their life is uncouth.”

He looked to Edelgard once they were far enough away before gently embracing her. “I am thankful you were unscathed…” he whispered; while their relationship was more in private, he always wished to protect her no matter the case.

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Sylvain nodded as he began to slowly roll his hips into Edelgard’s. The beautiful Emperor was such a vision in his eyes and the fact that she was allowing them to share this moment between them, well he hoped it wasn’t the last. She already felt so good that it was hard to contain the soft groans that were pulled from his lips. She was so tight, so warm, so close to him that he could smell the faintest hints of bath salts she used on her skin. She certainly took care of herself well and deserved to be treated well, that much was clear.

“El… you feel so wonderful already. I love how you command me, tell me how I am to pleasure you. Command me more often, I will follow whatever you wish. You are the one in charge of how I shall make you feel tonight.” He whispered and gently pulled her into a loving and heated kiss, tangling his tongue with hers as one of his hands gripped the sheets near her head while the other held her thigh, pulling her closer to him.

His hips gently moved against hers, his lips moving close to her ear as he let out a soft moan. She was divine, more divine than any of the other women he slept with in the past. Other times he would wish for it to be over quickly. But now? He would take his time with her and give in to her every command.

Gazing into those beautiful lavender eyes, his hand that was on the sheet moved up to gently caress her cheek. She was so beautiful, so elegant. He was certain many noble men were bound to be jealous that he was the one who was bedding the Emperor at this very moment.

Not that he cared, she had chosen him and nobody else.

“El… oh El…” he whispered against her ear, wanting to go faster, but not unless she desired such.

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''A...Ah....'' Feeling him thrust into her was startling at first, but it helped that he was gentle. Never did she think sex could be such a loving act, always assuming it was done based off lust alone. But Sylvain treated her so well. She may just cry.

Small moans would leave the emperor, leading to her covering her face out of embarrassment. However, his words were enough to make her pull her hands away before they kissed so intensely, she groaned with need as they did so.

Hearing him moan was addicting. She wanted to hear him moan more, she wanted so much more. For once she wanted to be greedy...

When they locked gazes after Sylvain caresses her cheek, she smiles sweetly, quietly saying his name.

''Go as fast as you like, I want you to make me moan so loud all your previous lovers will look on in jealousy.''

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Sylvain gazed at her surprised, smiling softly as he held her. One of his hands slipping down to her hips as he began rocking into her further as he gradually began to pick up his pace. The sounds of his hips meeting hers grew louder as he gently pressed his lips to her neck but did not mark her if she did not wish it.

Once the rhythm was set, he began to tease other parts of her, kissing her jaw and his calloused fingers gently pressing into her skin. He even lifted her hips into his further to give a different angle from before. He wanted to make her moan for him and only for him. He wanted to show her just how good sex could really be. While he wasn’t brutal, he wasn’t going to leave her in the dust when it came to pleasure.

“I imagine they already are jealous. Nobody could ever compare to you, my Emperor.” He whispered lovingly as his lips moved up to her ear while his free hand went up to her cheek to kiss her. “Nobody could ever compare to you.”

A thin sweat began to form on his muscular frame, his hand moving down from her cheek to one of her hands. He wanted to be closer to her, holding her against him and never letting her go as they shared this moment together. He wanted to make every single moment memorable for her.

“Hold onto me, El…” he whispered gently, lifting her legs around his hips.

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“Losing comrades in battle is never an easy burden to handle… especially if one believes their loss is a fault of their own.” Marianne murmured, her voice soft and shy, hesitance lacing every word. “I could understand why you would would need to offer a prayer for those who were lost.”

She averted her eyes and gripped her skirt with a heavy sigh. She didn’t mind he was here… as long as he didn’t stay longer than necessary in her presence. Lest misfortune fall upon him from being too close to her. She didn’t wish such a fate on the royal prince.

“I shall leave you to your prayer then…” She mentioned softly, going to head further into the Cathedral.

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''Indeed.'' He'd respond to her quiet words. Though he had to wonder if he was by any chance bothering her with his presence? It seemed like that might be so given the way she was so quick to move away from him.

Well. . . . he focused on his prayer first. Thinking about the lives lost because of him. Thinking about how if he had chose to do something different, some if not all of them could still be here alive right now. A sigh finally escapes him once all was done.

That's when he'd go up to Marianne once more, ''Pardon me for bothering you once again but, I was curious as to the reason you seem intent on staying away from me. Was my presence, perhaps... a bother to you? If so, allow me to apologize before leaving.''

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“It’s…” She paused briefly as she stopped amidst her walking. “You aren’t disturbing me at all, Dimitri…” She mused softly, gripping her hands together tighter. “I do not wish to subject you to misfortune, should you be around me for too long…”

Only the Goddess knows that she is a curse on anyone who wishes to come into contact with her. A monster with a cursed Crest. The reason she came to the Cathedral was to repent for the misfortune she would never wish on anyone for even being within her presence.

“I should be the one apologizing for disturbing you… after all.” She mentioned and lowered her head, her hands clasped together. Being in the presence of someone so noble and kind… she would hate to be the cause of any misfortune that could be brought upon him. Her soul couldn’t allow such a thing.

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“Four-Spice, ginger or angelica tea, if you would be so kind.” Seteth answered, a slight smile forming on his face as he turned to head off. “Would you like to head that way now while we have the time to spare?” He inquired as he stopped and waited for her to answer.

After saving Flayn, he felt the Professor wasn’t a truly a threat to anyone. He would trust her with his life if they were in battle together and she was tasked to protect him.

She was quite the unexpected woman and her being a mercenary in the past before she became a Professor, she was bound to have plenty of battle experience. Maybe after offering his thanks, he could inquire about battle strategies he could have.

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''Of course.'' She made a mental note of those particular teas in case the opportunity to have tea with him again would ever to arise. Him asking to have tea in the first place still had the former mercenary quite taken back, deeming him someone who seemed too busy with their own affairs to even consider such an activity. But, she wasn't complaining. Having become quite comfortable with those at the monastery, she surely enjoyed spending time with those who inhabited it.

''Yes, I would like that.'' Thankfully she had the tea he desired, otherwise Byleth was sure Seteth wouldn't consider having tea with her again. Which, she had to admit would be a shame. She really wanted to know more about him! He's intrigued her since arriving.

When they'd arrive at the spot she'd usually serve tea, she'd quickly mix some four-spice tea and poured it for Seteth. She poured the same for herself before soon sitting across from him. ''I... hope the tea is to your liking Seteth.'' She manages a small smile.

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“Thank you, Professor.” He answered and lifted the cup to his lips, taking a small sip. The smile that spread across his lips showed just how much he liked it. “It’s perfect. It’s warm and comforting.” He mentioned as he took another sip, it often reminded him of home.

“How are you enjoying teaching at Garreg Mach, Professor? I can imagine it isn’t exactly ideal considering you were a mercenary before this.” He was curious to know how she was adjusting before he expressed why he invited her out in the first place. He wanted to know if she was adjusting well or if things were overwhelming for her.

She seemed so stoic upon first glances, but… something about when she had those small smiles made his own heart swell a bit. He hadn’t felt that since his wife had died so long ago. It was curious, still it made him happy to see her smile. He couldn’t fathom why that was the case.

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“Not at all, I was only curious if… you wished to grab tea with me.” Seteth mentioned. It had been a long day and looking at all the paperwork like he had been was making him go cross-eyed. He needed a breather for sure.

“Should you have other plans, I could ask for your company another time. I would hate to bother you when you have other tasks that hold more importance over sharing a cup of tea.”

Not only that his work was tiring him, he still desired to repay her for saving Flayn a while back, he hardly had the opportunity to do so especially with the fishing tournament and Battle of Eagle and Lion. He knew she was now safe within the Professor’s care. Should anyone wish to try and cause harm to her again, they would undoubtedly be met with their own peril.

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Well, she was certainly relieved that was all he wanted to ask for. Delighted even. She didn't really get a chance to spend time or get to know Seteth on top of the duties of having classes and doing favors for Rhea.

''I'd very much like that.'' A smile manages to form on her face despite the difficulty of showing proper emotion. ''I don't have anything to do at this moment, so I think it's a great idea.''

She was quite looking forward to this. Byleth wondered what sorts of things they would talk about. ''Oh, I have to ask. What's your favorite tea? I'll be sure to get it before our time together.''

[divine-pulse]

“Four-Spice, ginger or angelica tea, if you would be so kind.” Seteth answered, a slight smile forming on his face as he turned to head off. “Would you like to head that way now while we have the time to spare?” He inquired as he stopped and waited for her to answer.

After saving Flayn, he felt the Professor wasn’t a truly a threat to anyone. He would trust her with his life if they were in battle together and she was tasked to protect him.

She was quite the unexpected woman and her being a mercenary in the past before she became a Professor, she was bound to have plenty of battle experience. Maybe after offering his thanks, he could inquire about battle strategies he could have.

[divine-pulse]

“I am just surprised… to see you in the Cathedral is all.” Marianne admitted, looking at him and unable to really keep her head down as he was so tall and it was hard to not maintain eye contact with him.

What reason would a royal prince have to be in the Cathedral well after the others had left for the evening. She could hardly believe he had any repentance to speak of. It made her genuinely curious.

He seemed like someone who had everything they could ever dream of… whereas she was a cursed being to always cause misfortune to others. She didn’t back away when he drew closer, and tried her best not to shrink in on herself. She wanted to be friends with the others, still it wasn’t for the best.

“What brings you here, Dimitri?” She inquired finally.

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Truth be told, he didn't visit the Cathedral often. He wasn't as strong of a believer in the goddess as others at this officer's academy. However, he had lost a number of people recently in battle due to his own negligence and felt it appropriate to give them a prayer.

''I suppose losing comrades can make you do the unexpected.'' He answers, sighing out wearily. Truthfully, the life he was leading was a tiring one. Sometimes he wishes he could've been born a commoner. Away from battle.

[divine-pulse]

“Losing comrades in battle is never an easy burden to handle… especially if one believes their loss is a fault of their own.” Marianne murmured, her voice soft and shy, hesitance lacing every word. “I could understand why you would would need to offer a prayer for those who were lost.”

She averted her eyes and gripped her skirt with a heavy sigh. She didn’t mind he was here… as long as he didn’t stay longer than necessary in her presence. Lest misfortune fall upon him from being too close to her. She didn’t wish such a fate on the royal prince.

“I shall leave you to your prayer then…” She mentioned softly, going to head further into the Cathedral.

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@divine-pulse asked: “Oh, hello Dimitri… I am sorry to disturb you.” — Marianne for Dimitri (divine-pulse)

Dimitri was actually pretty delighted to see Marianne. Her presence always put on a smile on his face, even if she seemed rather negative towards herself.

''I assure you, you're not disturbing me. I just finished polishing my weapons.''

He decides to go up to her, ''Is there something that you wanted? Or did you just want to talk?''

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“I am just surprised… to see you in the Cathedral is all.” Marianne admitted, looking at him and unable to really keep her head down as he was so tall and it was hard to not maintain eye contact with him.

What reason would a royal prince have to be in the Cathedral well after the others had left for the evening. She could hardly believe he had any repentance to speak of. It made her genuinely curious.

He seemed like someone who had everything they could ever dream of… whereas she was a cursed being to always cause misfortune to others. She didn’t back away when he drew closer, and tried her best not to shrink in on herself. She wanted to be friends with the others, still it wasn’t for the best.

“What brings you here, Dimitri?” She inquired finally.

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@divine-pulse asked: “Professor, a word.” — Seteth for Byleth (divine-pulse)

Byleth looked to Seteth when called, though was curious as to what exactly he wanted. Did she perhaps... did something wrong? Now she was worried, arms folding over her chest.

''Yes? What is it? I hope I haven't upset you in anyway.''

[divine-pulse]

“Not at all, I was only curious if… you wished to grab tea with me.” Seteth mentioned. It had been a long day and looking at all the paperwork like he had been was making him go cross-eyed. He needed a breather for sure.

“Should you have other plans, I could ask for your company another time. I would hate to bother you when you have other tasks that hold more importance over sharing a cup of tea.”

Not only that his work was tiring him, he still desired to repay her for saving Flayn a while back, he hardly had the opportunity to do so especially with the fishing tournament and Battle of Eagle and Lion. He knew she was now safe within the Professor’s care. Should anyone wish to try and cause harm to her again, they would undoubtedly be met with their own peril.

[divine-pulse]

She wakes up with a gasp, realizing she woke up in a cold sweat. Edelgard had dreamt about losing someone during battle, her heart churned painfully recalling the nightmare.

She went to wash her face then proceeded to go on a short walk outside. The wind hit her and felt nice on her skin. It relaxed her somewhat.

However, she'd hear footsteps then quickly turned to see Sylvain. Eyes went a little wide, given that her nightmare was about the one in front of her.

"Sylvain...." She says his name with a hint of melancholy, looking away. Somewhat shaken.

"Hey... Promise me you'll be careful out there today. Don't be reckless." She goes up to him and buries her face into his chest, shielding her face from view as she grasped at his shirt. Tears welled up in her eyes.

"I don't want to lose you okay?"

To say Sylvain was surprised to see Edelgard roaming about so late was quite the understatement, considering he half expected her to be sleeping. Yet, he himself was wide awake when sleep was never easy for him. Whenever he closed his eyes, he often remembered that cold morning and the well… as well as Miklan. The only time he rested was when he was able to fully pass out.

This wasn’t one of those times.

Still, to find the Adrestian Emperor wandering about the gardens and witness her bury her face against his clothed chest. Was even more unexpected… until he felt warmth soak through his shirt.

Had she experienced a nightmare much like he did?

“H-Hey… when have you known me to be careful?” He joked lightly but gently wrapped his arms around her. “It’ll be alright. You won’t lose me, Edelgard. I’m a hell of a fighter when it counts. So, I will definitely come back alive, you can count on it…”

Seeing her so vulnerable like this, it made his heart ache. He had never seen her in a state like this, not even during their Academy days. Was this the side she never let others see? Putting on a brave face for everyone for so long was bound to take a toll on her. And it was slowly breaking through.

“El… look at me.” He whispered softly, wanting to look her in the eye before anything else.

[divine-pulse]

"Yuriiiikins ~" Dorothea would call to him in a sing song manner, a sly smile on her lips as he came over to her.

"Oh, you have something on your face look." Dorothea points to a spot on her own face to show him.

"Not to worry, I'll take care of it for you." A chuckle right before going ahead and pressing her lips against his. She'd lace her hands into his hair as they continued kissing. A few seconds would pass before she pulled away.

She definitely looked content. "Did anyone ever tell you how nice your lips look? It makes me want to kiss them all day."

Yuri wasn’t expecting to be kissed by the beautiful songstress when she had told him he had something on his face. He figured maybe it was left over food from the dinner he ate that night and she was going to clean it off.

But a kiss… that was a nice surprise.

“They have many times, but I am glad you noticed.” Yuri hummed with a smirk on his lips.

He let out a hum as he took her hand and grazed his fingers over her knuckles. Something about that kiss… felt different. Normally, compliments and kisses never made his heart flutter. But her kiss did for some strange reason.

Maybe it was because of how similar they were? He wasn’t sure but… he wanted to see how far he could go with this.

“Would you like another? I know it’s out of nowhere but kissing me, you shouldn’t believe that to be the end of it.”

He stepped closer to her, his other hand brushing over her cheek. He was hesitant on letting someone in, seeing the real him after being burned by being vulnerable. But, he trusted Dorothea… at least in some degree.