HEEEYYYY-OOOOOOOO SHINON

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Shut Up Gatrie - Soren + Gatrie

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"Yes. Just fine." Strait and to the point, as could have been expected from Soren. The disinterest on his face remained, only changing ever slightly as Gatrie replied to his question.

All the girls? Soren glanced around with little caring before eyeing Gatrie once again. "What pretty girls? I haven’t seen any." More like he didn’t care to see any. Nor did he seem to think anyone was pretty.

[gatrieinthehouse]

His smile quickly dropped at Soren's disinterest.

"Honestly, Soren?" He said with a disappointed sigh. Of course, he should've expected that Soren wasn't the kind of guy to oogle at girls like he did. But damn, how he hasn't changed one bit. "Is there anything you don't hate?"

[faithfulstudentrolf-deactivated]

Gatrie No || Gatrie & Rolf

Althought what Gatrie’s said, Rolf was still worried. They’re talking about Shinon so… “Uncle Shinon is not always mad, he can be nice too!”

The young archer was used to be patted by the olders. He didn’t like to be treated as a kid, but the fact is that he was the youngest member of the Greil’s mercenaires. “I’m not good enough… I have to train more, someday Uncle Shinon will be proud of me being his student.”

[gatrieinthehouse]

"Yeah, yeah," he said with disbelief. "I'll believe that when I see it! Shinon's always such a sour puss, but it's nothing I can't handle." Seriously, was there anybody else besides Gatrie who could? They were friends, after all.

Gatrie removed his hand from Rolf's head, leaving the archer's hair messier than it previously was. The knight cocked an eyebrow at him mentioning his 'Uncle Shinon', holding back a laugh.

"Don't stress yourself out so much over it kid," he said, his smile unwavering. "Uncle Shinon likes having you around, I'm sure."

[faithfulstudentrolf-deactivated]

"Well hello there, Rolf! What's Shinon's little apprentice been up to lately?"

"Gatrie!" Rolf looked happy to see the knight.

"I’ve been training a lot, I’m a better archer now!" When he heard Shinon’s name he looked the ground, thinking a bit. "Uncle Shinon will be angry if you say that I’m his apprentice! I mean, it’s just not a secret anymore I think… But he doesn’t like it, he says that he "have an honor to keep"."

[gatrieinthehouse]

Gatrie simply laughed at Rolf's concern, "Bah! Shinon's always mad, what else is new?"

The knight kneeled at Rolf's eye level now, patting him on the head and grinned. "Honor, huh? I'm sure calling you his student won't hurt his pride. It's the truth, ain't it?"

[deadeyemarksman]

Together Forever (Unfortunately) || Gatrie & Shinon

[deadeyemarksman]

"Hmph…" Shinon didn’t appear pleased with the apology, but he decided to let it slide this time. He stared at the knight in an annoyed silence for a good while, only breaking out of character to smirk briefly.

"Hah. Me? Happy? Don’t even joke about things like that, Gatrie."

[gatrieinthehouse]

Man, there wasn't anything that could please Shinon, is there? At least, that's what he thought. Gatrie wouldn't dare say it out loud, out of fear of having his ear pulled again.

The knight was, however, taken aback by the sudden change in expression. Even if it was a smirk, it still count as smiling and rarely did Gatrie ever see Shinon smile. No matter what he did, he couldn't get the archer to! So why now?

Oh well, he didn't want to think too much of it, only exchanging a smile back. "But you're smiliiing!" He spoke in a singsong voice. "You sure you're not the one who's joking?"

[gatrieinthehouse]

In Which Case, Gatrie's An Idiot || Gatrie & Mist

[ichijoux-deactivated20140908]

"Nu-uh! It’s not! I’ve totally not gone and looked for one! To be honest, I don’t know how long he would last if I did have one! I betcha Ike would be all over him and being protective over me, heehee!"

Mist let out a giggle and poked out her tongue in her childish and playful manner towards the large man. Still, he was very sweet to end off a little speech like that. She shook her head and nodded her head slightly.

"It’s fine! Thank you, Gatrie! Hey, I know! How about we try to get a date together? I help you with yours and you help me with mine?"

[gatrieinthehouse]

"Ha! That does sound like the Commander, don't it?" He laughed also, attempting to conceal his nervousness at the thought. Mist just reminded him why he'd never dare try to flirt with her. Besides, she was more like a little sister to him, that's all!

Gatrie blinked at her offer. "Find a... date? Together?" How odd, he couldn't help but crack a smile at her. "So you're fine with the Commander being 'all over him and protective over you' when you do find him?" Or worse, Ike would be all over him if he finds out Gatrie helped her find a date.

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Shut Up Gatrie - Soren + Gatrie

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Unsurprisingly, Soren saw through Gatrie’s scheme easily. He should have expected him to turn the responsibility of holding a conversation onto him. His mistake was assuming that Soren cared enough to try.

"There is nothing I want to talk about… But to answer your question, I have been holding up just fine."

What followed the sage’s response was a brief uncomfortable silence that eventually ended with a sigh. Gatrie was going nowhere. "…And how have you been holding up?”

[gatrieinthehouse]

"Just fine? That all?" He acted as if that wasn't the answer he was searching for- when in fact, he honestly didn't know what better way someone like Soren could answer it. More like, he didn't know what else to say at this point. The two hardly ever talked as it is and Gatrie wasn't sure if he wanted to change that or not.

Much to his relief, the mage had decided to break the silence. "Well! I've been holding up just fine too, believe it or not." With a sly grin, he continues, "All the pretty girls around here make it even better!"

[gatrieinthehouse]

In Which Case, Gatrie's An Idiot || Gatrie & Mist

[ichijoux-deactivated20140908]

"Heheh! Oh, Gatrie!"

She laughed at his playful side towards her. He was like another older brother to Mist, always playful around her and looking after her alongside Ike and the others. Though really, everyone in the Mercenaries were like a large family! Everyone was always stuck so close together and there was no complaints held within the group!

"Huh? Me? No! I don’t have a boyfriend yet! I don’t think I’ve even started looking for one… do you think I should look for one?"

She blinked and tilted her head slightly. She didn’t really think of even finding one in the first place, so perhaps this was a new start to her life?

[gatrieinthehouse]

"Pshaw. That's the biggest lie you've ever told me!" He took one good look at her again and looked stunned now.

"Wait," he said after a brief moment. "Don't tell me you're serious!"

He honestly could not believe it. A pretty girl like Mist didn't have a special someone yet? It was absurd for Gatrie to even imagine.

The knight, dumbfounded by her suggestion, merely laughed and ruffled her hair. "Naw, don't force yourself just 'cause I brought it up like that," He gave her a toothy grin again. "Mr. Right will come knockin' on your door one day!"

[blackknightofdaein]

[ High-Pitched Screaming ] || Gatrie & Zelgius

Zelgius wasn’t sure which category Gatrie fell into. Was he one of the many who had forgotten Begnion’s head general in a matter of years like so many others? Or was he truly just this dumb? 

"You fought at Ike’s side for years… and yet you cannot remember the face of his greatest enemy when you stand before him. It speaks a lot of you mercenaries."

[gatrieinthehouse]

"... W-wasn't that... the Black Knight?" He tried his best not to make his voice crack again. "The same guy who killed Greil? Is that-" His eyes widened for finally realizing it. No way. It couldn't be! Was this really the same guy?!

"I-I thought Ike already defeated you!" At least... He was sure that's what happened.

[blackknightofdaein]

"Hey... You're that one guy with the sword." Gatrie was hesitant, even to approach him. It took him a while to say something, first noting how bigger the other guy was compared to him. He didn't think there was any other giant in armor that was taller than he was! And yet he was, standing before him. Still, why did he look so familiar...?

Zelgius looked over to the knight in blue armor as he greeted him from what he must have assumed to be a safe distance. He chuckled at the thought of how easy it would be to strike from this distance. Of course, he was aware of this fool’s origins. At least that he called the base of the Greil Mercenaries his home. 

"Impressive observation." He wasn’t so sure that Gatrie would catch on to the sarcasm, but he didn’t mind. "You are of the Greil Mercenaries… and the distance you keep from me is proof enough that you fear me. So why do you speak to me?"

[gatrieinthehouse]

Gatrie shuddered slightly when he heard his voice, taking a sharp intake of breath. Whoa, this guy even sounded as intimidating as he looked! It was hard to keep his cool around someone like him.

The fact that he knew who he was made Gatrie almost jump, only taking a step back. “H-how do you know that?!” He nearly shouted, his voice trembling. “I-I mean, we’re pretty well known but-!”

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Shut Up Gatrie - Soren + Gatrie

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Soren’s eyes flicked away as Gatrie lowered to his eye level. It seemed he was as good at embarrassing others as he was at embarrassing himself. At least he knew when it was time to stop.

"…You’ve made the correct choice. Go ahead and change the subject. Now."

[gatrieinthehouse]

"Let's see, well..." He scratched his head, thinking. It was hard to come up with anything that Soren wouldn't quickly dismiss. Him and Soren rarely talked as it is.

"Well, what do you wanna talk about?" Yeah, that's good. Put the pressure on him to come up with something instead. "How have things been holding up for you?"

[ichijoux-deactivated20140908]

In Which Case, Gatrie's An Idiot || Gatrie & Mist

She giggled at the larger male to his antics. Typical of Gatrie really! She honestly would expect something like this. He was always somewhere gallivanting around or picking up women in probably every tavern in Crimea. It’s funny, one side of him is a womanizer, the other is a gentle giant who is a mercenary. 

"I wouldn’t expect it to get to you! Nothing ever does! Though, I’m sorry to hear that girl dumped you… Are you going to try again?"

[gatrieinthehouse]

"You know it, Mist," he said with a wink. Gatrie was the one who'd never give up in finding himself a girl, despite having little to no luck with them. At least n his own perfect little world, the ladies loved him and were just playing hard to get.

"'Sides my luck, how 'bout yours huh?" He nudged her arm and teased. "Found the perfect guy yet? Of course you have! A cute girl like you must already have a boyfriend by now."

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Shut Up Gatrie - Soren + Gatrie

Soren groaned as Gatrie went on. What a fool… As though there was something between Ike and him. His face turned red at the thought alone.

"I should have expected no better from you, Gatrie…" Soren sighed. "You are the one who should be reconsidering their behavior though. You act like a severely overgrown child."

[gatrieinthehouse]

"Heeeey, maybe I'm onto something here," he teased further, lowering himself at Soren's eye level. "With the way you're blushing. You're not hiding anything, are you?"

The insults only made him laugh more, waving his hand in dismissal. "Aw, Soren. Don't be like that! I'll stop if you're that angry over it." As playful as he was, he knew very well when to stop when a joke was taken too far... Sometimes.

"How about we start over and change the subject?"

[deadeyemarksman]

Together Forever (Unfortunately) || Gatrie & Shinon

[deadeyemarksman]

Shinon’s grip on Gatrie’s ear remained as he glared the larger man down.

"Pain happens, Gatrie! Honestly, how can such a big baby hold any skill on the battlefield at all? You amaze me. …And I’m not sure if I mean in a good way or not."

Shinon released Gatrie’s ear and crossed his arms, looking no less frustrated with his friend. “Now go on, apologize to me again. This time make it believable.”

[gatrieinthehouse]

As soon as he let go, Gatrie put a hand over his ear and rubbed over it gently. A pained expression on his face as he stared pitifully at Shinon. Geez, how'd he become friends with someone as grouchy as Shinon is what amazes him still.

"I..." he started. How was he supposed to make it any more convincing than he was still being held by his ear? "I'm sorry...! There! Hope you're happy now."

[eternal-chastity]

"Hey, you. You're that guy who thought Shinon was a girl."

Oh gods, did Shinon go around and tell others about his mistake?

"Ah, alas .. that’s me," Inigo let out a sigh, but quickly switched to a smile after. "Who might you be A friend of his?" He didn’t look like he was from around these parts. Was he part of Shinon’s mercenary group?

[gatrieinthehouse]

"You got that right, buddy." He sounded quite serious about it, like he meant business. It didn’t help that he was much taller than Inigo was, sturdier in built too. It was hard to ignore with the way he stood right in front of Inigo. "He told me everything."

After a short pause, Gatrie cracked a smile and guffawed. “And I can’t say I blame ya! He’d have me fooled too if he were wearing a skirt!”

[ichijoux-deactivated20140908]

"Well, well, well! Look who we have here." He gave her a big toothy grin, hands on his hips. "If it ain't the commander's baby sister."

"Gatrie!" 

The brunette let out a bright smile and giggled as she seen the tall blond approach her. She wandered in a bit closer to him and placed her hands down, clasped together.

"How are you?"

[gatrieinthehouse]

He chuckled at the way she called his name. She was cute alright, but he wasn't going to risk getting his ass kicked by Ike if he tries to flirt with her.

"Been doing great! ... Well, I mean, I was until I ended up spending all the hard-earned gold for this girl at the bar before she dumped me." It sounded pretty pathetic now that he hears himself saying this. Quickly, he shook this off with a huge smile. "Ah, but whaddya gonna do?" He pointed at himself, "I won't let it get to me! Not Gatrie!"

[ikesboyfriend]

"Oh look, it's Ikey's little boyfriend!" He spoke in a teasing manner, one might say rather childish too. "Say, how come you're not following him around right now like you always do?"

"Ikey’s…little…" Soren spoke with spite in his tone, his eyebrow nearly visibly twitching in response to Gatrie’s comment.

"I’m no such thing, Gatrie. I suggest you refrain from saying such a thing again, unless pain is what you’re after… As a matter of fact I was on my way to my tent from his just now. Not that it’s any of your business."

[gatrieinthehouse]

"That’s good to know, I was afraid you two were breaking up." Oh no, he couldn’t contain it any longer, it was just too funny to him with the way Soren reacted.

He let out a hearty laugh. “I was just yankin’ your chain, Soren! Don’t act so sour all the time.”

[deadeyemarksman]

Together Forever (Unfortunately) || Gatrie & Shinon

[deadeyemarksman]

"Huh? Is this some kind of joke, Gatrie!?” 

Shinon reached up and grabbed hold of the knight’s ear, the hold he had on the poor man would definitely assure he wasn’t about to get away easily. 

"Don’t be such a fool! You’ll regret saying that once you’re begging at my feet for help with your next girlfriend again, you know!"

[gatrieinthehouse]

He let out a yelp at his ear being grabbed, attempting to struggle away from Shinon's grasp but it was all in vain.

"S-Shinon! Hey, cut it out! That hurts!" He winced, almost begging him now. For a big guy, he sure could be the biggest baby around too; from his heavy armor to Shinon's scowling. "I-I'm sorry, okay?! Now let go!"