An anon of love

Hello, I am an anon who wishes to learn of love and what it is to exist. I was named Ferdinand by a special ladybot...

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“I don’t think the gardeners would be happy to find you killed their flowers.” Ferdinand skipped over to them, avoiding a few little puffs of fire and smoke.

“They’re kind of feisty. I think they’re cute!”

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Charming looked on with alarm, sticking close to Ferdinand in case she needed to pull her out of the way. “Very cute.” She commented, watching them closely for any motion indicating they were about to try and scorch the other anon. It would likely only be a small burn if they succeeded, but that would be more than enough reason to take a garden shear to them. 

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"If you don't like them, we could always go check out those sunflowers..."

She pointed at a large patch of them, that were indeed glowing like small suns, their leaves and stems giving off a faint green glow as well.

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“It will be my pleasure. Now.” Turning on his heel, he shifted back to a girl in the blink of an eye. “My Princess. Shall we continue looking over these lovely flowers? I think those dragon snaps over there are demanding our attention.”

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She was only half listening, having preoccupied herself with some of the orchestra flowers when her mother had excluded her in the debate over her hand. She instantly perks up at the mention of dragon snaps though. “Dragons? Where? Does it need to be slain?” Charming looks around for some sort of scaly monster intruding upon the garden, but finds only the flowers. “…Oh, dragonsnaps. Much easier to deal with.” One of them spit a lick of fire their way as if to spite her. “A little easier to deal with.”

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"I don't think the gardeners would be happy to find you killed their flowers." Ferdinand skipped over to them, avoiding a few little puffs of fire and smoke.

"They're kind of feisty. I think they're cute!"

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Ferdinand let out a whoop, and quite unceremoniously wrapped the Queen in a hug, lifting her up to spin her around.

“Oh I shall not let you down my lovely lady Queen! I shall make Charming the happiest anon to ever exist!”

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She laughed as they spun, but was happy to be set back down again where the world wasn’t spinning. Drawing him closer, she pressed a kiss to Ferdinand’s forehead. “I don’t doubt it in the slightest. You have my blessing, Ferdinand, and I very much look forward to having you for my daughter-in-law.”

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"It will be my pleasure. Now." Turning on his heel, he shifted back to a girl in the blink of an eye. "My Princess. Shall we continue looking over these lovely flowers? I think those dragon snaps over there are demanding our attention."

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“Ah but my Queen, have we not given her the most valuable treasure one can give anyone they care for?” He stood, spreading his arms wide. 

“My time. My undying devotion. And most of all, the effort to be the best for them any being could be. No beast-slaying or glittering jewel could rival such a thing.”

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Charming raised her hand from in the background. “Do I get a say in this?”

“No, you are the princess.”

“Oh.”

“As I was saying.” She continued without looking up at Charming. “I suppose that is a decent gift to bestow upon my princess and my kingdom. You make her happy, which in return will make her less likely to snap at important ambassadors.” She tapped a finger to her lips, thinking. “Oh, alright. I suppose you may marry her. It’s not quite the alliance I’d hoped to get in exchange, but it will have to do.” 

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Ferdinand let out a whoop, and quite unceremoniously wrapped the Queen in a hug, lifting her up to spin her around.

"Oh I shall not let you down my lovely lady Queen! I shall make Charming the happiest anon to ever exist!"

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“If those animated films are anything to go by, that is the best way to go!” He spun around, taking the Queen’s hand and dropped to one knee. 

“My Queen and Majesty, will you give me your blessing in marrying your daughter-sometimes-son Prince-Princess Charming? I, Ferdinand, anon of love, seek their hand. I will be a devoted spouse, as devoted as any could desire.”

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The Queen raised a hand to her mouth, stifling the giggle threatening to rise out. Straightening, she looked down at him appraisingly. “But Ferdinand, anon of love, am I not to see proof of your accomplishments beforehand? Prince-Princesses are valuable things you know. I cannot simply give them away to every suitor who comes knocking. No, you must prove your devotion! How is it you plan on doing so? Slaying a great beast of some kind? Returning with a long lost treasure? There must be something you have done, or that you may do.”

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"Ah but my Queen, have we not given her the most valuable treasure one can give anyone they care for?" He stood, spreading his arms wide. 

"My time. My undying devotion. And most of all, the effort to be the best for them any being could be. No beast-slaying or glittering jewel could rival such a thing."

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Wish tries their best to pay attention, but a few pages in, their eyes start to droop. Slowly but surely, their eyes slide shut and their breathing slows, the outline of their body blurring.

Ferdinand wrapped an arm around them, not sure if she could keep them here, but trying anyway. It was kind of interesting, watching the young anon's outlines fade. 

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“Maybe we could plant her under some forget-me-nots. Or Lay her against the weeping willow so she will be forever mourned.” He looked her over consideringly, then nuzzled his nose against her neck, puffing air and tickling with his lips.

“I know I shall certainly never forget her!!”

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Charming squirmed in his arms, nose wrinkling and eyes closing tighter as she tried to get away from the ticklish feel on her neck. “Mnnn. Better not!” She gasped and her eyes fluttered open. “Oh, my love! Your kiss has awakened me from my years-long slumber! Let us be wed at once, despite my having just come out of a coma and being in no state to make such a decision. That’s how they do it in all the classic stories, isn’t it?” She laughed and floated out of his arms. Coming back down, she remained hovering a few inches off the ground for the fun of it. 

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"If those animated films are anything to go by, that is the best way to go!" He spun around, taking the Queen's hand and dropped to one knee. 

"My Queen and Majesty, will you give me your blessing in marrying your daughter-sometimes-son Prince-Princess Charming? I, Ferdinand, anon of love, seek their hand. I will be a devoted spouse, as devoted as any could desire."

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“I don’t do biopsies or autopsies unless necessary,” he assured her. “As I said, I won’t do anything to you anyway, since it’s obvious you have a lover and are indeed preparing for a family.” He raised an eyebrow at her question, and his head tilted again.

“Of course not. I have people I trust, but there are too many variables and sacrifices needed in romantic relationships. There always remains the likelihood of betrayal, even after you’ve committed and let them see all your weaknesses; those just make it easier for you to get stabbed in the back. Love is unnecessary in my line of work.”

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Ferdinand seemed to droop. “Oh. I see. That must be… terribly lonely. I’m sorry you feel you have to live that way. Unless you really are happy! But still.” She landed, folding her hands behind her back.

“Do you love your work then?”

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“I fail to see how happiness is a factor,” he insisted. “My work is sufficiently satisfying; thus, there’s no need to pursue anything further. I’m not discontented with myself, so that is enough. The relative condition of ‘happiness’ is dangerous. If it can be found, then by the same token, it can be lost, and that loss tends to cloud the mind—something I, who’s living by my wits, cannot afford. In brief, Miss Ferdinand, I don’t truly ‘love’ anything anymore; I can’t.” All this was said in the same calm tone of long-ingrained acceptance, burying an old pain deep underneath.

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She felt the old pain, faintly. and rested a hand on his shoulder.

"Everyone can love. It's a scary thing, love is. So powerful, and overwhelming. You're right- it does cloud the mind and addle ones wits. But I have also seen love make one quicker, stronger, better able to fight for what they want and desire."

She raised the hand to gently place it against his cheek. "And love hurts. It can hurt quite a lot. But someday I hope you do find someone who can make that pain worth it."

Leaning forward, she kissed his forehead. "Because to someone out there, you are worth loving."

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“It seems so.” With a sigh, she shifted back into a he, hefting Charming up. “I suppose she IS just a silly girl after all. If a pretty one.” He winked. 

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Charming frowned in her ‘unconscious’ state. Silly! Hmph, what had happened to clever??

“A very silly girl.” The Queen agreed. Stepping closer, she looked more closely at her daughter. She roller her eyes at the princess’ theatrics, but decided to keep on teasing her as long as she was playing dead. “What shall we do with her? We cannot simply carry her around all day. Do you think we might leave her under the protection of the flowers? She is a princess after all, I am sure they will take a liking to her. They have a natural inclination of taking care for troubled young maidens.”

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"Maybe we could plant her under some forget-me-nots. Or Lay her against the weeping willow so she will be forever mourned." He looked her over consideringly, then nuzzled his nose against her neck, puffing air and tickling with his lips.

"I know I shall certainly never forget her!!"

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Ferdinand tried to look stern, but she was obviously failing that attempt.

With a laugh she gave in, going over to pull Charming up Into her arms. “You fiend, I can never stay mad at you. Not when you are so clever with words.”

Ferdinand smiled at the Queen. “And I am glad you let her take those classes, it is so much more fun for me.”

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“Well it’s certainly made her speeches and addresses to the council interesting. I’m glad you’ve found some benefit to it that doesn’t include making a mockery of important meetings.” She laughed, “It’s made things interesting I suppose. But I fear challenging your more stubborn advisors to duels in order to settle issues wasn’t always the best way to go.”

“Ah! But she called me clever!” Charming interrupted and promptly swooned in Ferdinand’s arms, faint and heart a-fluttering.

“We seem to have overloaded her, oh dear.”

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"It seems so." With a sigh, she shifted back into a he, hefting Charming up. "I suppose she IS just a silly girl after all. If a pretty one." He winked. 

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With a blink and a gasp, Ferdinand jumped away. Pointing dramatically, it exclaimed “How fiendish of you! I’d have thought better of my love, but such an addict to flattery are you, you continue to desire it even above your own well being!” 

She turned on her heel, crossed her arms, and put her nose in the air. “Henceforth you shall have no flattery from me! Not today anyhow.”

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Her hand flew up to cover her heart, taking a step back of her own at the accusation. “But my love, it is not the flattery I find myself drawn to! Is it such a crime to try and defend the keeper of my heart from such troubling things as flowers? Is it such a crime to want to hold you close? Is it such a crime to desire spending my affections on you even if you were to give me nothing in return? If it truly bothers you so I will stop, though it may torture me to do so; but I beg of you to please, please do not cause me such a pain. Take away my compliments and over-spoiled esteem if you must, but do not deny me my heart!” She reached out a hand towards her, dramatically falling to her knees on the pathway.

“I should have never let you partake in those theater events, it seems you have not yet cleared of your melodramatic ways. At least you two match.” Charming’s mother grinned, touching a hand to the flower set in her hair and thanking the willows with a few pets.

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Ferdinand tried to look stern, but she was obviously failing that attempt.

With a laugh she gave in, going over to pull Charming up Into her arms. "You fiend, I can never stay mad at you. Not when you are so clever with words."

Ferdinand smiled at the Queen. "And I am glad you let her take those classes, it is so much more fun for me."

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“I think it just gave me a scolding.” She snorted, tucking the petal behind her ear. “And it certainly tried to give me what for with that stomp didn’t it? I think they’re kind of cute, the rude little things.”

She went over and wrapped Charming in a hug. “And thank you for defending me good lady.”

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“Anytime, my fair maiden.” She smiled and rubbed their noses together. “Always happy to save my distressing damsel from the vicious flower-people.” 

“Ah-ah,” The Queen spoke up, “Careful there Ferdinand, you two are flirting. Flirting leads to compliments and we’re cutting her off, remember?” She grinned, allowing the willow branches to sneak around to play with her hair while she stood under them. “She almost had you there.”

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With a blink and a gasp, Ferdinand jumped away. Pointing dramatically, it exclaimed "How fiendish of you! I'd have thought better of my love, but such an addict to flattery are you, you continue to desire it even above your own well being!"  She turned on her heel, crossed her arms, and put her nose in the air. "Henceforth you shall have no flattery from me! Not today anyhow."

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As she replied, Eliott shuffled closer, the hems of his jeans scraping lightly against the carpet, his stare still fixed on Ferdinand. His head tilted a bit, like a curious dog facing something it hadn’t seen before, and he stopped with a foot or two of space between them, having to look down from his height of just around six-and-a-half feet.

“…Interesting,” he remarked after a moment or two of silence following the other’s answer. “In the future, I hope to be able to examine at least one of your kin; Benson would chide me if I did so to you.” 

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“I’m afraid you’d be disappointed if you looked at our insides. There isn’t much there to look at as far as I know.” She shivered. “And I’d be grateful if you didn’t use me to see if there was! I need what’s inside for my future family. Say.” She suddenly floated up to be at eye level with him. “what about you?”

“Do you have anyone you love?”

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“I don’t do biopsies or autopsies unless necessary,” he assured her. “As I said, I won’t do anything to you anyway, since it’s obvious you have a lover and are indeed preparing for a family.” He raised an eyebrow at her question, and his head tilted again. “Of course not. I have people I trust, but there are too many variables and sacrifices needed in romantic relationships. There always remains the likelihood of betrayal, even after you’ve committed and let them see all your weaknesses; those just make it easier for you to get stabbed in the back. Love is unnecessary in my line of work.”

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Ferdinand seemed to droop. "Oh. I see. That must be... terribly lonely. I'm sorry you feel you have to live that way. Unless you really are happy! But still." She landed, folding her hands behind her back.

"Do you love your work then?"

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Wish snuggles down into the chair, drawing their knees up to their chin. *W-will you read to m-me?*

"I most certainly will. But I think I'll read a different book for this..."

She held out her hand, eyes half closed, and a book appeared, dropping into her hand.

"Oh this seems like a good one... action, adventure, magic, heartbreak, a good place to start."

Taking a breath, she started to read...

"Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. They were the last people you'd expect to be involved in anything strange or mysterious, because they just didn't hold with such nonsense..."

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“Excuse me, don’t give me that stare young flower.” She poked it in the ‘belly’. “You ran into me, and I am sorry you lost such a pretty petal. This just means you can grow a new, prettier one now.”

She picked up the fallen petal, shaking it a little. “Besides, if this one hadn’t of been ready to fall, it wouldn’t have. So there.”

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The glare didn’t drop until it came forward, stepped on her foot (though it was too light to hurt her), and gave another loud honk before running off underneath a bush.  The remaining two nodded at her with equally mean looks and ran off after it. 

“Well that wasn’t very nice. Good riddance, mean little tosey tulips! Do that again and I’ll step on you!” Charming wrapped her arms around her and stuck out her tongue at the retreating flowers.

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"I think it just gave me a scolding." She snorted, tucking the petal behind her ear. "And it certainly tried to give me what for with that stomp didn't it? I think they're kind of cute, the rude little things."

She went over and wrapped Charming in a hug. "And thank you for defending me good lady."

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“Now I’ve really seen everything!” Kneeling, she helped right the little plant. “What sort of plant are you supposed to be now? A Toesy Tulip?”

Science really was amazing. Singing, dancing and walking plants! What was next?

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“Oh, they’re so cute!” Charming knelt next to the ones talking to the instrument, making friends and petting their velvety petals.

The flower tipped it’s head, a petal of it’s own falling to the ground as it did so. When the petal bumped into it’s foot, the plant hopped back in panic. Leaning almost upside down it stared at the curious thing before circling around with a series of shrill honks. It’s friends rushed over, and each prodded the thing before joining it in noise making. The first didn’t appear to be hurt by the loss of petal, just in a confused panic about it.

Stopping to touch it once again, the flower glared back up at Ferdinand accusingly. 

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"Excuse me, don't give me that stare young flower." She poked it in the 'belly'. "You ran into me, and I am sorry you lost such a pretty petal. This just means you can grow a new, prettier one now."

She picked up the fallen petal, shaking it a little. "Besides, if this one hadn't of been ready to fall, it wouldn't have. So there."

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Ferdinand kissed the flowers petals in goodbye, and ran over to join the other two as the flowers sang.

It was a lovely song, and she was sorry when it ended, the ‘instruments’ sounding off the final notes, and the dancers took their bows.

Overhead, willow-like trees shook their branches, leaves spiraling down like confetti.

“Bravo, bravo! You are all so lovely, and what talented dancers! Thank you for the show!” She clapped.

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The dancers spun and wriggled in place, eating up the praise and waved around in the falling leaves. The instrument-flowers responded with joyful noise that sounded as if they were trying to make word-sounds. 

The two royals joined in with the applause, starting up even more noise and faster celebratory dancing. A loud trumpeting sound was heard from behind them and a trio of plants ran around the corner and into sight. They were tiny things, less than a foot tall, and waddled around a bit like a duck. There were clear legs with bits of roots hanging off, but no arms could be seen. Two of them raced ahead and made noise at the singers in conversation. The third ran into Ferdinand’s leg on the way there and fell over, letting out a small shriek as it tried to right itself. 

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"Now I've really seen everything!" Kneeling, she helped right the little plant. "What sort of plant are you supposed to be now? A Toesy Tulip?"

Science really was amazing. Singing, dancing and walking plants! What was next?