Be Silent!

{ ♔ } A thousand battlefields of experience cannot still this tremor in my hands. { ♔ } ( Independent Lon'qu RP blog from Fire Emblem Awakening )

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1 new guest came to visit.

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"Another man? If I didn’t know any better, I’d say father was sending suitors my way, hehe~ Regardless, my name is Maria Elizabeth Covan and I welcome you to my family’s manor. Do you have business here?"

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"I-I have no interest in courting any women. Your little joke doesn't amuse me." Lon'qu growled slightly under his breath since he was never found of types like this. Or well, any female types at all.

"Not particularly. I don't enjoy doing business with 'nobles'." Lon'qu wasn't fond of 'blood power', which was why he had retreated to Regina Ferox, where strength was king. "I just happened to be passing by. I'm merely using a friend's tactic to clear my head."

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~Strangers in the Realm~

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Geez, look at all these people Gig hadn’t even bothered to notice yet. From what he could tell, it was a mix of strange men (one which seemed to be wearing a dress-robe-thingy?) and a buncha demonesses. . 

"…Can I help you with something…?” Hopefully the answer to that was no. 

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"No." Ask and you will receive, Gig.

Lon'qu really had no interest in the stranger, he just happened to notice the odd presence and glanced in it's direction, which apparently was interpreted as 'what do you want'. The swordsman almost found it amusing, and a slight chuckle passed his lips before he turned his gaze to the left, waiting to see if this was finished or if this man would be persistent about nothing.

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Minerva had no leisure or any interest in the human. Narrow amber slits only glinted down on the man, before jerking her head away. She’d seen this human before and he was really— worthless, in her opinion.

Her Rider had been making some trade agreements with the Khan, dealing with orders between the Rosanne and Regina Ferox territories. Things went expectantly well, as documents and other ordeals were taken care of.

Cherche had been reading the document over, making side notes; before glancing up at the one who had called her. A smile quickly brightened her complexion, “Sir Lon’qu, it is lovely to see you.” She chimed happily.

Minerva would only glance back between Rider and Warrior, rather unamused with human’s small talk. Cherche knew this well enough, but didn’t speak aloud of such matters.

"Ah, yes, actually. My Lord Virion has me running errands between Ferox and Ylisse. Ehee, usual matters, is all." The parchment being rolled up and stashed into her dress pocket. "Are you on errands as well, Sir Lon’qu?"

Lon'qu was tempted to make a comment under his breath but he had a feeling that his normal brash attitude towards women might not work so well in the face of the wyvern. He got the feeling the beast could hear him quite well and he'd rather not push either his luck or it's patience. Besides, he wasn't really in a bad mood so there was no reason to make an ass of himself.

"Not really. I was practicing a new technique and stepped out for a break. Normally I don't have much to do besides battle." Some things never really do change, but Lon'qu had never been much of a diplomat. Thankfully that wasn't a requirement in Ferox and he enjoyed being valued for his strength rather then his tact.

"The Khans will be having one of their competitions soon and Basilio is determined to take back control. Since I am one of his champions, I need to be at my best. I'm just hoping Flavia doesn't try and rope Chrom in again, I'm not quite sure I'm that man's match." Chrom was one of the few Lon'qu had respect for but that didn't mean he wouldn't give his all on the field of battle and prove his own worth.

"...What are your errands for. I thought the matter with Walhart had been settled. Or are you still in the process of rebuilding?" On the other hand, Lon'qu had little respect for Virion so he didn't even bother to comment on the noble's well being.

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wyvern-rider

Lon'qu was no better with beasts then he was people, so when he noticed the wyvern perched outside he at first had backed towards the door, not out of fear but more caution. It could belong to one of two owners but the swordsman had no attachment or really much knowledge of mother or son so he figured whoever it was was entertaining the Khan's company. In the meantime, he may as well settle some curiosity by approaching the beast, the stern but nervous look on his face seemingly reflected in the wyverns.

Before he managed too close Lon'qu ended up swinging around to meet it's owner, taking a step to the side when meeting her gaze. "Cherche." He put simply, neither engaged or displeased by her presence anymore then he would be another woman. "Did you have business. I normally don't see wyverns here." He kept his eyes focused on the beast instead of her as he spoke.

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bashful-dances

Lon'qu cursed under his breath as he kicked one of the shards of the now shattered vase across the ground, listening to the clunk as it hit the wall and rolled over as if it'd been slain. Normally he'd be quite pleased with that sort of accomplishment, but this time he was trying to master a technique he was starting to convince himself was beyond him. Lon'qu wasn't necessarily the ambitious type, but Khan Basilio was a man he admired and strove to match, and he believed he was much close then this.

Taking a step away from the wreckage Lon'eu didn't hear notice the form behind him at first, eyes focused like a man possessed, and it was only when he turned to grab the sheath for his blade that he spied the dancer there. A short surprised squeak mixed with a hostile growl passed his lips as he jumped back, pointing out the blade towards her, more from being startled then hostility.

"W-What do you want, woman. I'm busy."

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( Starter time alright alright )

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"Watching me work?” Inigo echoed, and then chuckled slightly, taking another sip of his drink. “Oh, no. Just watching won’t get you anywhere.” With that, he grinned slyly and put an arm around the other’s shoulders again; this time, his grip was a little harder to shake off.

"The best way to learn how to handle women is through experience," he said, leaning a little too close to the other with that dangerous look in his eye. "You’re coming with me." He proceeded to drag the other with him towards the table in the middle of the room. He was going to make a decent womanizer out of Lon’qu whether the other wanted it or not.

"Ladies~" he greeted, when they reached the group of women. He seemed to be turning on the old Inigo charm, but he still kept a hand firmly around Lon’qu’s arm; his strength was belied by his thin frame, it seemed, because oh no, Lon’qu wasn’t going anywhere.

"My friend and I here just happened to notice that you looked a little bored. Well, and how couldn’t we notice you; you all look marvelous tonight~” He winked unabashedly. “Mind if we join you?”

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"W-Watching can be experience! U-Unhand me damn you! Can't you at least give me a warning before you get an idea in your head?" Lon'qu attempted just about every excuse he could find to get out of this one but he might as well have been mute considering he just kept receiving that rather obnoxious grin. The same one Inigo had initially shown up with.

Lon'qu gave a bit of a dejected sigh as he was forced to approach the women and since he cared not for seeming rude he diverted his gaze completely, pretending like there was something more interesting across the bar. He could feel the eyes in the back of his head demanding he speak up, though, and since he had no way out of this so called 'opportunity' he may as well... humor it.

"I mind greatly." Well alright, one little snap of his tongue under his breath and then he'd play along.

"S-So...um..." Under the expectant eye Lon'qu felt that he should say something but small talk was lost on him. He was a blunt and sharp-tongued man... when it came to battle. If you asked him how the weather was he'd give you a straight answer and walk away. A light flush across his cheeks betrayed Lon'qu's nervousness and he flashed a slightly pleading look to Inigo to handle the conversation department.

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Inigo was silent for a moment at that.

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"… Gods, who shoved that stick up your ass?” He didn’t exactly know the details of what Lon’qu was talking about, but it was… honestly, it was a bit saddening to hear him speak like that. “Personally, I don’t believe there’s such a thing as wasted effort…” He trailed off. He wanted to say more on the subject, but perhaps prying when the swordsman was already on edge was not the best idea…

In the tavern, he ended up ordering two mugs of the house ale. He gave the redhead an appreciative wink when she leaned over a bit to give him the drinks, then turned back to Lon’qu, shoving one of the mugs into his hands.

"I think that’s your problem, battle buddy," he said. "You’re too uptight. Look around you." He gestured vaguely to the rather lively bar; what Lon’qu might’ve seen as just loud and obnoxious seemed cheerful and promising to Inigo. "Everyone’s having a good time, except for you. And why is that?" He leaned back with one elbow on the counter and took a sip of his ale. "Because your too caught up thinking about things.” 

"You’ve got to live a little!" The sip turned into more of a gulp, and then Inigo leaned forwards again, suddenly, close enough to speak to the other under his breath.

"See those women over there?" He gestured to a group of ladies clustered around a table in the middle of the room. "They’ve already got their eyes on us. Can’t you see it?"

"You're right, but I don't like to take changes." Not that Lon'qu was a coward, as he was able to erase his fears when it counted, but he just found it easier to keep his distance then face something other than battle head on. He was never really good with his own emotions, or anyone else for that matter. He couldn't read people very well.

"I'm not uptight, I just..." Lon'qu searched around for a proper excuse but really couldn't find one and ended up giving a defeated sigh as he reached out to take the mug from the counter, giving a slight nod. "Alright, have it your way. I'll indulge a little, but not enough to lose my senses like half this tavern. Sound fair?"

That had to qualify as living 'a little', at least enough for this time. perhaps by the fourth or fifth tavern run Inigo would be more successful at getting the swordsman to relax, but for now Lon'qu kept his defenses up.

Lon'qu's eyes followed the other's gesture, landing on the group of women before quickly averting as Lon'qu himself turned his back on the rest of the tavern. "They seem plenty interested in you at the very least. Well, you're the one who said 'live a little'. Aren't you going to charm them? I'll get some amusement out of watching you work."

[fragilism]

{ i find it does wonders to clear one’s mind of detrimental thoughts. }

[honorableblade]

{ and i cannot say your company would not be appreciated. for one such as yourself, the mere offer is to be taken as a high honor. }

"To be honest, there's plenty I could clear. Even if I seem like someone who has everything under control."

"D-Don't... think too much of it, or you'll remind me. I'm not sure if you'll find this praise on an insult but sometimes I merely forget you're... well, a woman."

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(( I will totally do starters when it's not 11 PM lauGHS ))

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Your face reminds me of a wall that was very big and looked very scary!

"Perhaps there’s a reason for that."

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"It’s so silvery and shiny!" She caressed it like it was her own, even moving her hand around it to see how sharp it is. When did she take it? You wouldn’t know that because her actions are unpredictable and untimed. She might have took it while you were threatening her.

"Why does Wall Person not like women? Does that mean you don’t like baby women?" She continued playing with the sword. A small fissure opened up to their side, cursed is the unexpected logic.

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Lon'qu narrowed his eyes a bit, but he wasn't the type to be overly attached to his blade, so he allowed her to fuss with it so long as it wasn't damaged. "I have a name, mind you. It's Lon'qu." 

"I have my reasons. None of which are your business. I just don't like the company of women." He replied simply. He wasn't the type to ever go into much detail about himself, since he found it irrelevant most of the time. "Children... Children are alright, though, I suppose."

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Your face reminds me of a wall that was very big and looked very scary!

"Perhaps there’s a reason for that."

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"My kind? You mean the satori species? You don’t like me…? Uhu… uhu… *sniff* Waaah! Waaaah!" Now look, you made her cry. She’s just a little girl at least show her a smile.

"Oooh! What’s that thing your holding?" She points to your sword. Her eyes sparkling with curiousity. At least that outburst didn’t last long You wouldn’t want to find out what would find out what happens when she gets all sentimental. 

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"I meant... women." Lon'qu replied curtly, not really phased by her crying. As a man who had seen war he only accepted tears when they were needed. Not over insignificant matters. 

"It's a sword. And if you continue to edge closer to me I will use it." That was merely an empty threat, though, he'd never hurt an innocent no matter how uncomfortable they made him.

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"Nonsense!" For a moment, Inigo actually looked serious. Well, of course he looked serious! He was always serious about women!

“‘Handling’ women is part of a man’s job. As well as protecting them, making them feel good about themselves…” He paused for a moment and gave the other a faintly worried look. “Gods, don’t tell me you’ve been practicing ‘Eternal Chastity’, as well…”

He shook his head as he continued dragging the other along. “Nuh-uh. You’re coming with me, battle buddy.” The threatening look was apparently lost on him as he dragged the other into the first tavern they happened across.

Conveniently enough, the bar was staffed by a redhead who was just about falling out of her shirt. Inigo sat down and pulled Lon’qu into the seat beside him.

"What can I get you?" 

Inigo looked up at her, paused for a half-second, and then flashed one of his classic grins; all lowered-lashes and too-white teeth. “That depends. What’s the special tonight, sweetheart?”

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Lon'qu fell silent for a moment, a distant look on his face before he snapped back, pushing aside the old memory. "If that is a man's job, I've already failed at it. So I don't see much use in trying so hard at something I'm not any good at. It's wasted effort."

Lon'qu gave a dejected sigh, resigned to his fate by this point as he let his feet drag, putting in no effort to appear enthusiastic. Lon'qu rightened himself once the grip was loosened, paying little mind to the woman behind the bar (unlike his companion) until she spoke up.

"I'll have nothing." Lon'qu repeated, no plans to drink himself silly tonight or any other. He turned on the chair, his back against the bar as he glanced around the tavern, spying a few faces he knew vaguely. Some warriors of Regina Ferox, off-duty. They took after the bad habits of their leader.

"What do you even see in places like these. They're loud, noisy, and full of fools too drunk to think."

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Your face reminds me of a wall that was very big and looked very scary!

"Perhaps there’s a reason for that."

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She disappeared, while in her invisible state she giggled innocently. As if some old memory came back to haunt the swordsman.

"Doesn’t Wall Person like Koishi? Maybe Wall Person needs a hug!" She jumps from behind and hugs you while letting out a loud, “Boo!”

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Where in the hell did she go- well, better she was gone then here. Lon'qu was ready to just give up and be done with it when he felt a pair of small arms around him.

A sharp growl crossed his throat as he jumped back, pushing her aside and drawing his blade defensively. "I-I said hands off! I don't like your kind within a certain distance!"

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Your face reminds me of a wall that was very big and looked very scary!

"Perhaps there’s a reason for that."

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She begins poking your stomach.

"Maybe you’re a wall! Haha! It’s so hard!"

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"D-Don't touch me!" Growls lowly and swats her hand away, taking a step back.

"You'll keep your hands to yourself, woman."

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"Oh?" Inigo actually showed a spark of interest at that; that comment about challenging the Khan. "Now that’s a match I’d like to see. The legendary Khan Basilio versus battle buddy Lon’qu…" He grinned, nudging the other playfully in the arm; he was used to getting the cold shoulder, so the other’s standoffishness didn’t deter him in the least. "Ha! But seems you haven’t been practicing your skills with women so much. Swordsmanship can only get you so far, my friend. You still can’t even look at a girl without blushing?"

He paused for a moment, watching a bit incredulously as the other refused to meet his eyes. “… All right. That’s it. Look, we need to do something about this.” And with that, he hooked an arm suddenly through Lon’qu’s, dragging the other off in the direction of the main street.

"The night is young and I know you don’t have any plans." As if it was a matter-of-fact. Inigo started glancing left and right for the nearest tavern.

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"I don't really think we'll be selling tickets." Lon'qu replied simply. As much as he had pride in his swordsmanship he was never one for show. That and, if he lost, he'd rather no one knew about it. "I-I don't have any need of those skills, so why practice them? So long as I can handle myself on the battlefield, I don't need to 'handle' women."

"Look, there is nothing to do about this, I-" Lon'qu's thought was interrupted as he found himself suddenly pulled along, losing his balance for a moment while trying to squirm from the other's surprisingly strong grip.

"U-Unhand me this instant! I have no plans of indulging you in your damed pursuit! Didn't I make that clear?" Though it really didn't seem like he had much of a choice.

[honorableblade]

Your face reminds me of a wall that was very big and looked very scary!

"Perhaps there's a reason for that."