A grandmaster's mind

Independent Role Play- and Sort of Ask-Blog for the Avatar/OC of Fire Emblem Awakening. RPs with every fandom. Come and say Hi!

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“Sparring with you is more important than whatever everyone else wants. You’re our tactician and you need to know how I fight to better your commanding of me. I see no problem with sparring, everyone else can wait.”

Lon’qu let’s one hand rest on the hilt of his sword, making it clear that he was being completely serious.

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Even though Arthur wasn't sure if he'd completely agree with the swordsman, he might as well go with his opinion. For Lon'qu every possible training might indeed be the most important issue.

"Very well then." the blonde grinned. He couldn't lie to himself, but Arthur was actually a little surprised that Lon'qu was fully aware of how closely the tactician observed him. However, that shouldn't matter at the moment. "HERE I GO!" with that being shouted out, Arthur pulled out a sword and dashed toward his opponent, ready for a long and exhausting fight.

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Arthur’s smile dropped, he couldn’t hold it up any longer and instead he looked at the past exalt with a worried look in his face. He’s never been as close to her as Chrom or Lissa have, but he cared for Emmeryn just as much and he wondered, if the woman even remembered that she has ruled over Ylisse once. “Uhm. Good actually. Thanks for asking, Emm—eryn.”  he almost called the exalt by her nickname, but that would’ve been rude, so he thought.

“Do you remember me?”

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Emmeryn hid a widening smile behind the sleeve bundled up in her hand, afraid it would be impolite to smile when the man she was talking with was no longer. “I… am glad…” Her stomach dropped at his question. She tried best she could to not always let on just how much she remembered someone who clearly knew her, praying that it wouldn’t unnecessarily hurt one’s feelings - especially when some memories with some people stood out more clearly than others.

“I-I… afraid… I do not…” she whispered, dropping her gaze and forcing her feet to stay still. “Very little… Would… you… remind… remind me…?”

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The blonde rubbed the back of his neck with his palm , looking off to the side for a moment. He already thought she wouldn't recognize the taticianB, bt maybe if Emmeryn didn't remember him, Arthur'd let her get to know him again! "It's alright." he finally replied, looking back up at the past exalt, trying to smile. "I'm Arthur. I'm one of Chrom's friends."

At that point, Arthur wasn't even sure if she remembered Chrom that well either... "It's nice to meet you... uh... again." With that, he held out a hand for Emmeryn to shake.

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A smile formed on her face. Not one that would sway a man but one that sends distress and disturbance down ones spine. “That pleases me very much to hear that coming from you. I would have had changed my habits  if it does bother you so.”

“Since you’re not doing much right now, could I acquire your company for today?” Tharja had prepared many plans that involved the two together. Many piles of dark magic tomes stacked from the ground to the ceiling in her quarters. She had wanted to perform dark rites but would need a suitable partner to participate along with her.

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The tactician didn't even need to see the smile to feel the uneasiness it beared and perhaps her offer to willingly change just for Arthur was adding onto it. Heck, he didn't even want to remember what happened the last time Tharja tried to be a "normal girl" just because he said so. The dark mage might be sort of creepy, but he really prefered Tharja just the way she was.

"Alright." the blonde then agreed - he wanted to give the girl another chance to get to know her. "But only if you let me see your face before we get started." Arthur couldn't help but smile. Sure, he did want to befriend Tharja, but he barely knew how she even looked like! She's always been standing behind him.

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“Ah…” It always amazed the woman, just how difficult it could often be to respond to so simple a question. Her nose wrinkled as she mulled over the events of her day so far. Oftentimes she couldn’t remember much of went on, other times every movement was rendered in the greatest clarity. The smile that she offered to the man quickly turned apologetic.

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“I… am well…” she whispered with a wince at her reply. “…And… you…?”

Arthur's smile dropped, he couldn't hold it up any longer and instead he looked at the past exalt with a worried look in his face. He's never been as close to her as Chrom or Lissa have, but he cared for Emmeryn just as much and he wondered, if the woman even remembered that she has ruled over Ylisse once. "Uhm. Good actually. Thanks for asking, Emm--eryn."  he almost called the exalt by her nickname, but that would've been rude, so he thought.

"Do you remember me?"

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“What is with my sudden popularity? Are you all trying to get my attention and have I just missed something important? I’d prefer it if you all just left me alone…”

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"Actually..." the tactician protested grimacing a little as he noticed, that Arthur was indeed not the only one who's overheard the swordsman returning. "I just came to ask if you wanted to spar... But everyone else might wanted something more important form you, so..." Arthur scratched the beck of his neck. He really would've loved some training with Lon'qu.

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Emmeryn looked over her guests - a mess of both new and possibly familiar face - before smiling and dipping her head in greeting. There was to be no use in potentially offending anyone, was there?

“Gr-greetings…”

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The tactician forced a small smile on his lips. He wasn't sure how obvious it was, but he hoped Emmeryn would appreciate his try. The kindest woman Arthur had met, the woman he's seen dying... Or that's what everyone thought. It was weird talking to her again under these circumstances.

"Hello." he finally replied casually. "How fares you today?"

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(⌒.−) ✗ ♯ ℝ ♬

(⌒.−) Are there times where you wish to go back in time and redo or fix something you regret?

Already answered~ UvU

✗ Walks on the beach or in a forest?

Arthur: Both have their own charm, but I might as well prefer walks in the forests. I just prefer the smell, heh.Mun: How about walks to the kitchen and back into the bedroom?

♯ Would you like to be able to fly?

Arthur: Well, who wouldn't like that? It must be fantastic to ride a Wyvern or Pegasus and see the world from above whenever you please...Mun: It's actually never been that appealing to me. Then again, I hardly have outlandish wishes as I prefer to wish for a normal life to begin with.

ℝ What color shirt are you currently wearing?

Arthur: My usual beige cotton shirt. Mun: Wwwhiiite T-Shirt with the Vans Logo on it.

♬ Do you find yourself singing or humming to yourself sometimes?

Arthur: Rarely... I'm not very musical, but I still find myself doing so while bathing.Mun: Pretty much the same as my Muse. ^q^ Love Humming under the shower and singing along - that means, if I understand the lyrics.

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(⌒.−) Are there times where you wish to go back in time and redo or fix something you regret?

Arthur: Well, I don't remember that much of my past. But I don't do actions, I feel I would regret in the future. So no.Mun: Hmm, actually, I don't regret very much of my actions, there are embarrassing moments I'd like to forget, but aside of that, I think there's just one offensive thing I wish I hadn't done.

(;° ロ°) Have you ever lost your wallet or purse?

Arthur: S-Sheesh! Don't remind me. I have and I've never been more distressed either. Lucky me Gaius got it back for me... maybe he was the one who stole it in the first place?Mun: No. Luckily. I keep my wallets in my trouser's pockets so I can feel it's still there.

ヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉ Have you ever wanted to flip a table before? If so, why?

Arthur: No... I'm not one to get angry at all. So I never considered such actions.Mun: Hahahahahaha ha ha. I'm a very angry kid ok.

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Oh, wow. It's Munday already. Put some of these in my askbox, and I will respond both IC and OOC.

ᄏ: Play any instruments?

ω: Have you ever dyed your hair? If so, what color(s)?

△: Have you ever painted the walls of your room?

【・ヘ・?】: Ever tripped in front a bunch of people?

＊: When was the last time you tied your hair up? (if your hair is long enough)

旦: Last time you drove your car (if you can drive/have one)?

愛: Are you currently dating?

太: When it's New Year's, do you make New Year Resolutions and actually commit to them?

＠: Ever felt attracted to the opposite sex before?

(｀▽´)Ψ: Did you used to play hide-and-seek when you were little inside stores?

(づ￣ ³￣)づ : Have you ever had to hug someone you didn't want to?

空: Did you ever throw up after one roller coaster ride or a few?

☆: Have you ever played games such as 'Spin the Bottle'?

⊙: Are you happy with where you are in life right now?

ヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉ: Have you ever wanted to flip a table before? If so, why?

ピ: Did you like Pokemon as a child?

(⌒.−): Are there times where you wish to go back in time and redo or fix something you regret?

♪: Do you find yourself singing or humming to yourself sometimes?

☁: Ever wanted to learn a foreign language?

(;° ロ°): Have you ever lost your wallet or purse?

ス: Have you ever swallowed gum?

♀: Tell me something that turns you on.

♂: Tell me something that turns you off.

⅚: Post the link if your current favorite song.

ღ: Post a gif of what you're currently feeling right now.

≘: Have you ever watched the sun rise?

☄: Would you defend a friend if they were in danger?

હ: Are you still a virgin?

➍: Ever been to a concert? Was it fun?

♛: Do you like group projects?

高: How often do you use headphones/earbuds?

ಲ: Headphones or earbuds?

♞: Showers or baths?

✗: Walks on the beach or in a forest?

⊙﹏⊙: Which horror movie scared you the most? If any?

^∇^: Has your best friend ever made you angry?

（．＿．）: Do you think you are an awkward person?

メ: Cupcakes or muffins?

(●´∀｀●): Ponies or Horses?

♯: Would you like to be able to fly?

(ﾉ´▽｀)ﾉ: Ever done or considered to do drugs?

ℝ: What color shirt are you currently wearing?

Æ: What color underwear did you wear yesterday?

☪: Have you ever flipped off someone?

♬: Cats or dogs?

礼: Would you swim in the lake or ocean?

の: Chocolate or Vanilla?

◐: Have you ever seen a meteor shower?

ᄇ: Have you ever broken a bone?

었: Any tattoos?

싫: Any piercings?

ℨ: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Σ: Have you ever farted in public before?

ℋ: Tell us a recent awkward moment you had.

♔: Know the Duck Song? The Llama Song? Banana Phone?

۞: What shows did you watch when you were a child?

▼: Could you live without the internet?

Д: Strangest food you've eaten?

까: Cookies or brownies?

[plegianstalker]

“Simple. I find you very intriguing. I’ve been interested in you for a long time. I believe I told you these things before.” Tharja held her tome close to her chest, keeping herself reserved and her head low. Even with such strange activities and habits, the dark mage was you could say shy. “You find this disturbing?”

Tharja let out a deep sigh. “If it bothers you then do tell me so and I’ll stop.” She knew deep in her mind that her activities are not normal and can be very bothersome.

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"I think, I'm slowly getting used to it." the tactician admitted. The progress of getting used to it was going slow, very slow, but Tharja was still a friend. Maybe a friend with strange habits, but she decided to fight alongside the Shephards and she is loyal, those are certainly traits of a good friend.

In fact, Arthur should maybe thank the girl! The constant feeling of being watched that Tharja gives him, made the tactician get rid of bad habits such as picking his nose - it was something he wouldn't do in front of anybody. But maybe he'd save that for the future... "Besides." he started again, a soft smile forming on his lips and even though Tharja couldn't see it, the blonde hoped she would sense it. "We need you around here. You're one of our best mages."

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“S-so…Hello, who are you all guys?…M-MATTHEW I SEE YOU THERE! Are they your f-friends?…L-L-LON’QU, YOUR BUTT IS FOLLOWING ME! Guy started sobbing violently.

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"Hello, Guy. I'm Arthur." the tactician smiled just before running a hand through his hair. His expression changed rather quickly once Arthur noticed that, just like Chrom's name, he remembered Guy's name without having him met yet - or at least Arthur thought he's never met this man.

Still, there was something oddly familiar with him that Arthur just couldn't put a finger on. This thought was giving him headaches...

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grandmasterstactics said: The tactician was a little surprised at the hug, he still had to get used to anything involving body contact, but every day he was getting a little better. “Thanks for your trust.” He said with a warm smile. “I suppose you’re busy as always, huh?”

“Sometimes I miss the battlefield. But I have a lot of responsibilities as the Exalt, and I can’t just let them go.” He said with a smile. It’s been many years since Grima’s defeat, and also the fortunate finding of the tactician. Even if they were one, they didn’t share the same fate, which was a great relief for everyone in the army.

“How about you and your family? How is Nowi doing these days?”.

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Arthur sat on the table his friend had put the book on. He offered a smile, but truly, Arthur worried a little about Chrom. He's a great hero to all the people in Ylisse, he's loved as the new Exalt, but sometimes the tactician wondered if that really fit Chrom.

"Nowi and I have been great." the blonde then replied with a warm tone. "I almost feel like Nowi learns a lot more from our baby than the other way around." he laughed a little. It was true though, Nowi was always so full of energy and eager to play, little Nah often showed her when to take a break and nap a little.

But Arthur's smile dropped, seeing as Chrom has still a lot to do. However, as a friend he tried to offer some help. "I was actually hoping we could spar again, too. If there's anything I can do to help you get some free time..."

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Since the beginning of the day, the dark mage has been following the tactician in secret. The many wonders of the Shepards great mind intrigued Tharja for many days that the curiosity has grown to even more. From dusk till dawn, she would observe him in all conditions and all the places he would go. Some may find it disturbing, but to her, it became a hobby; a very  unhealthy hobby. 

As she continued to follow Robin the many attempts to claim his gaze and attention was all she had in her mind. It went on and on ever since she joined the Shepards and many times have they come into contact because of it. Today was no different. The dark mage halted in her tracks as the tactician called out the woman. She stepped out of hiding and stood behind him facing his back as she always has. “Seems like you’ve already known that I was around.” 

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The tactician nervously pressed his teeth together, breathing out harshly as if every breath he'd make was precious to him. He knew Tharja wouldn't hurt him - or at least that was, what Arthur liked to believe. But she's had so many chances already and so far the blonde found himself unharmed every morning. "Right." the blonde finally replied, glancing into a direction. Arthur's never actually thought he would mind someone watching his actions, but Tharja has proven him wrong. It was mostly her consistency of watching him day and night.

"Refresh my memory." He started, trying to talk to the girl as if she was standing in front of him. "Why again are you following me around?" Arthur had his guesses, but he never remembered asking her this question directly.

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Arthur scratched his arm with his free hand - uneasily. The tactician couldn't point a finger on it, but he was feeling nervous, just like an Aura trying to draw his attention, like someone was hiding and watching him... Yet, not with the intentions to be anonymous. He gulped and slowly turned around, there was just one person he guessed this could be: "Tharja. Is that you?"

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That sounded really controversy, but Arthur could understand the feeling. At least he hoped he did. Resisting cake for Nowi and Gaius must be like resisting a good book for him - right? “How about that: Next time you bake a cake, just make two! Then you have double the chance one will be finished.” that wasn’t exactly one of his best ideas, but one that might work for the girl.

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Nowi paused as Arthur offered his advice, her expression shocked, as if he had just revealed the meaning of life or something equally as important and outlandish. “I never thought of that!” she exclaimed happily! “That’s genius! No wonder you’re the tactician around here, I bet we’ll never lose with a brain like yours on our side!”

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Arthur chuckled lightly, a small blush visible on his cheeks. He was really flattered to hear this compliment! Even though battle strategies and ideas how to get a cake done weren't quite the same, he appreciated Nowi's words. "Thanks. But without someone as strong as you, we couldn't do it either." it felt only right for the tactician to compliment the Manakete back. But it was true, too. Without a great army like the shepherds, even his strategies wouldn't work as well.

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((Weird-ass coloured Sketch of Allium and Arthur. Soul-Twins.

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She leaned back onto her hands and looked up at the sky once more with a smile. So her original theory was correct, even if the child was only half Manakete, she would still hatch from an egg. It brought up so many questions that she wanted answered but figured that was best left for another time. Her smile faltered slightly, in her time four years had gone by already since Grima’s demise. Yet her and Virion had been incapable of producing another child of their own.

Sure Morgan was there son; but he was not born to them in this time, while they loved him more than life itself. Both her and Virion greatly desired for another child, with Morgan in Ylisse, their home felt vacant at times. In addition, he showed no more interest in being a successful Tactician than a Duke, and Virion needed an heir.

But she was still young and so was her husband, she figured they had no need to worry yet. When it happened, it would happen. Another gust blew by, rustling the trees and carrying a shower of leaves; a few of which became entangled in her messied hair.

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It was rather strange for Arthur to feel that save around someone that wasn't Chrom or Nowi, but maybe it was because they somehow shared a mind. He's never actually had a chance to talk to someone about his lovely wife or children. Most of his friends had seen how he fell for Nowi, the story was uninteresting to tell.

Arthur let out a sigh and slowly rose up from the log. "Well then Atterria. I'm really glad I've met you!" he grinned, holding out a hand. "But it's getting late. I think it's time for me to go." he chuckled lightly. "Two certain girls are waiting for their bed-time story." Nowi wouldn't go to bed so early, but she was just as excited as Nah to hear Arthur reading a fairy tail to them. "The next time we meet, I'll bring a sword."