i aim to be lionhearted

Julien Fitzherbert Son of Rapunzel and Eugene a mixture of the good and of the fair. but mostly i'm just terrified.

[julienfitzherbert]

D‌elphine:

Delphine smiled at the compliment. “Well of course I do, but I like hearing you say it.” slipped from her lips in a flirty little tone. “Also I don’t think you have to try that hard, you’re kind of naturally yummy,” her hand traveled from its place at his lapels to trace the line of his neck and jaw. Her teethed tugged at her lower lip as she did so. “But in all seriousness, I’m really glad we got to come together. I’ve never had a proper date for anything like this before. I’ve always been solo, which I mean I can deal with. But even I like to be shown off a little on a sweet Princes’ arm from time to time.” In all honesty, she could have had plenty of dates last year. She just hadn’t been interested in any of them. But that little fact didn’t have to be spoken. She went silent for a moment, her fingers tracing around the curve of his ear, before playing a bit with his hair. She couldn’t help but smile at how he visibly responded to her touch. It was always so much fun to play with him. Though she stopped her movements abruptly as she spoke. “We should dance, Isn’t that the proper thing to do at one of these balls?”

it was a little hard to imagine that she had been going alone to the previous functions that were thrown but, he could understand making that choice. Juline himself had made that choice most balls or whatever else was thrown. it was easier that way for him. his general lack of connection making with people in that way didn’t always make people happy. but all of that was in the past as Delphine traced the lines of his neck to his jaw. sometimes he could forget how to breathe and wonder if it was a good way to die. which was, more morbid than he generally tended to think but, there was maybe room for it in his life.leaning into her touch softly, he was at a loss when she stopped before suddenly declaring they should dance. “dancing is something that happens at balls.” he answered easily as he moved to stand and hold his hand out to her. she liked gestures so, he figured he would make one. “would you give me the pleasure of dancing with me?” 

[julienfitzherbert]

Delphine‌:

There was something that just made Del feel proud to be on a handsome prince’s arm. It was even better than Julien was well dressed and accented her own aesthetic perfectly. She knew that they made a beautiful pair. Leaning over in her seat she let her self press against his arm a little as she spoke. “Have I told you how much I love going to Balls.” slipped past her lips in a giddy tone. Turning her body a bit more so she could face him she lifted her hands to play with the lapel of his suit jacket. “Also you look completely edible. Always so well dressed you really know how to may a girl swoon, Caro Mio,” she dropped her voice a little so that only Julien could hear her over the noise of the ball around them. @julienfitzherbert​

the ball really was decorated splendidly. quietly, he traced the arches above them. how the decorations were intertwined with care between them. feeling his date’s body press against his arm softly, his heart stuttered in his chest. turning his attention from the ball around them, Julien focused on Delphine completely. smiling softly, he offered a laugh, “i don’t think you have.” he answered truthfully, as he took a breath in when she played with the lapels of his jacket. was this what it was like for other people? he had never had a feeling for anyone before not how Del seemed to make him feel. sometimes he had to remember how to breathe when she leaned so close. “i try my best,” he offered when talking about how he dressed. truly he did. but it was nothing compared to her. “but you, you look -,” he paused for a second, allowing his eyes to trace the line of her shoulder and how the delicate fabric shifted in the light. “you look incredible.”

[julienfitzherbert]

walking through the halls of the university, he was slowly taking his time. it wasn’t often that Julien found himself in the area for all of the music. the art section certainly but the music was in a separate hall. up until that night when he had to drop off a practice test for one of his tutees. it was something he wanted to savor. allowing his mind to map another area of the college’s architecture. while it wasn’t as grand as so many other places, it was certainly sprawling. his eyes always finding the joints and ways it interconnected. mostly out of habit but still completely out of love for it all. 

whatever mental note he was going to make stopped abruptly when he caught sight of someone he knew walking down the hall with him. well, not totally with him. only a few feet in front of him but it was a figure he knew too well. he had a good number of cousins but he would know any and all of them in a crowd. smiling to himself, he walked a little quicker to catch him. but it was easy when it seemed to be that Fjord was meandering as it was. perhaps he was one of the cousins he didn’t have too many conversations with but still, he was family and the idea that he was in the university as late as it was, left him curious. “Fjord,” he said softly but loudly to get his attention. “i didn’t expect to see you at the university so late.” was added with a smile. @fjordbjorgman​

[julienfitzherbert]

running through the practice test one more time, Julien smiled at the freshman that seemed to finally catch on to what he was going to be tested on. in the final hour. he hoped in a way that wasn’t a hail mary. putting the student on the back he offered his belief that he would do just fine before they walked away. honestly, they were a smart kid. it would be just fine. sighing to himself, he moved to pick up all of the pieces of the day. organizing his papers and items, sliding them into his bag before grabbing the stack of books and moving on a mission to put them all in their right places. quietly mumbling to himself over their titles and authors. moving from section to section he caught sight of a familiar face. even if it was shoved so far into a book he had only known it by instinct. 

chuckling to himself, Julien put away the last book before making his way towards Allegra. “careful you might fall in.” he teased, referencing all the various tales they had grown up on as children. it seemed like ages since they had been able to sit down and talk. he had missed it. putting his bag down in the open chair next to him, he tilted his head as he eyed her. “anything i can help with?” @allegratriton​

[julienfitzherbert]

with a bag over his shoulder, Julien made his way to the quad, knowing that was likely where he would find someone he was interested in speaking with. it had been a little too long since he had gotten to hang out with Emerald. most of the reasons all because of him being busy while she was also busy with her own ventures. still, when he thought back on the reasons they didn’t seem like enough not to have been in strong contact or participating in the protest he knew she had a hand in. friends supported friends after all and it was that very reason he was out on a brisk day, looking for the brunette he knew. a smile tugging on his lips when he saw her. like she was in her element. well, one of the many elements she could claim. 

making his way to her, he pulled the reusable bag up further on his shoulders as he moved to get her attention. “hey em,” he started softly. eyeing the signs around them while he notated the purpose of the protest. it was the very same one he had heard about on the campus so he wasn’t surprised.” do you get to break for food or is this a hunger protest as well?” he questioned quickly as he moved his shoulder to signify he had brought them both food if she was alright with sitting down for a little bit @emerald-ali​

[julienfitzherbert]

leaning back in the well-worn chair, Julien couldn’t help but smile at the creak when he leaned. the place was little and had a barely put together feel but there was something comfortable about it. it was that sort of comfort he was looking for. a soft and quiet place him and Riley could talk. of course, he could have done it at the apartment but selfishly, he wanted to keep their moments private. at least some of them. for the last few years, she was the closest person he let any of his real thoughts out to and for a little bit longer he wanted to keep it that way. 

the fact that she hadn’t come home for thanksgiving had left him feeling out of sorts. worried about whatever was going on in her life. it wasn’t really a normal thing for her to skip but entirely possible that it could have been for a good reason. or something he knew she would see as a good reason. that was the other reason for the distance from other family members. while they were in public it was quiet. a cozy atmosphere and all the conversation were hushed and private in their own ways. it would work. 

catching sight of his sister, he offered a small wave for her to come to sit with him. her favorite tea already waiting. it wasn’t the first time they had been to the place after all. “hey,” he greeted Riley easily, turning his attention on the couch he had claimed and faced her. “it’s been a while. i started to miss you.” @littlerileyfitz​

[julienfitzherbert]

being unsure of a choice wasn’t outside of the realm of normal for Julien. commonly he thought over his previous actions and wondered if they had been the right ones. always his personal actions. thankfully it didn’t apply to most of his business or work actions. those had an air of confidence. he knew what he wanted. he knew how that had to work but his personal ones, well... that was a different story. it was the very reason he found himself with two teas in hand as he wanted for drama club to get out. by his estimation, it was less than five minutes. plenty of time for one more round of question his life choices.  

sighing to himself, he tried to catch up with his own thoughts. it wasn’t as if Delphine was angry with him. as far as he knew. he hadn’t invited her to thanksgiving but had taken the time to explain why. be as clear as he could for the reasoning. as much as he was willing to give her. Julien logically knew what he was beginning to feel for her was a lot. more than a person should. but that was always his problem. he made homes out of people and hey could destroy them so quickly. no matter how much time he took building it. how sturdy he thought it would. even people closest to him had done it. 

she was a force of nature and part of it frightened him. that part that recognized all of his flaws and tried to protect that soft little heart that fluttered in his chest. but he had thought of her over the break. had hoped she was enjoying herself in some way. those very thoughts had helped him finally decide what he was doing for his end of the year architectural project. the sound of the doors suddenly opening had him looking up quickly. watching the people move out, he recognized a few faces before he zeroed in on the one he was looking for. she looked beautiful. but he wasn’t surprised. 

“hi,” he said softly in greeting. realizing it sounded absolutely stupid but it was already out of his mouth. “i hope you don’t mind that i stopped by.” holding the second chai out for her, he offered a smile. “with tea.” @delphinewinter​

[julienfitzherbert]

Elijah‌:

Now, Fitz didn’t want to say he was practically jumping at the chance to ask Julien about his guest, the one that Fitz had to quickly leave the apartment for, but he was. He watched as his brother grabbed a cart, watched as he just kept walking as if this was just another day and just the day before he hadn’t insisted that Fitz find something else to do that wasn’t inside the apartment because…reasons. “No, I think your list pretty much covers everything we’re low on.” Moving in with his twin had been…an experience, but it wasn’t a bad one by any means. Julien was patient and for the most part Fitz was fine living anywhere. At least this meant that he didn’t have to go all over finding temporary placements. With Julien, he had a steady bedroom and he lived with someone he already at least knew he could stand living with for long periods of time. Fitz was silent for only a bit longer before finally coughing a bit to gain his brother’s attention. “So, you haven’t told me exactly what happened the other day with your guest.”

part of him recognized the oddity that was the situation they were in. only two months ago Julien wasn’t even sure if there was something worth picking up between him and his twin. they had been apart for so long. or it had the feeling of that. like no matter how hard they tried they didn’t find things between them to speak of that wasn’t awkward. until he went to see him at the radio station. a weird effort on his part to see if there was something to salvage. which led to them having one of the most honest conversations they had had in years. it had been cathartic. so there they were, shopping for the apartment they were both living in. technically it was Julien’s but with his brother there... he was happy to call it their’s. there was something comfortable in it. that, of course, didn’t stop the slight flush to the top of his cheeks when Elijah asked about the night before. it wasn’t like he didn’t expect the question. that, however, didn’t mean he wanted to answer it. “nothing happened really.” he resisted the urge to pretend he didn’t know what he was talking about. instead went with something basic. they had only watched a movie after all. “just watched a movie.”

[julienfitzherbert]

text ft. the contingent

Vaughn: In some magazines, they have like dating articles. I end up reading them when I'm looking through them for editorial ideas.

Vaughn: I mean you really never thought you'd wanna find someone you would wanna date?

Vaughn: It because you're an attractive guy, who is also nice. That is hard to come by sometimes. I also imagine you are a change of pace from the dudes she probably dated on the isle.

Julien: i suppose that makes sense.

Julien: no. not really anyway. i guess i dated someone when i was younger but it never really happened after that.

Julien: i can't claim to know all of them but i certainly hope i would be considered unique.

[julienfitzherbert]

( TEXT ↠ JULIEN )

aleena: excuse me

aleena: WHAT

aleena: WHEN, WHERE, AND WHY?

aleena: pls gimme the deets on how you discovered this skill of yours.

julien: it's just something i picked up.

julien: sometimes i need to get to places for research that i can't always get to the normal way.

[julienfitzherbert]

it was a normal weekend morning for him. just a time to go grocery shopping. the only difference in the moment was the fact that he wasn’t going alone. Elijah was with him. after all it only made sense to include his brother in the shopping when he was going to be eating the food too. it was also potentially an excuse to spend time with him. it wasn’t every night that he asked him nicely to leave so he could spend time with Delphine int he apartment without dwelling on the fact that his brother was also there. he could practically feel the curiousity rolling off of the other Fitzherbert. looking through the list on his phone, Julien added one more item he knew he wanted at the apartment. 

“do you think there is anything else we know for sure we need?” he finally questioned as he grabbed a cart and walked into the store. Julien was also doing his best to not talk about the night before. “i think we have pretty much everything.’ @justcallmefitz​

[julienfitzherbert]

text ft. the contingent

Vaughn: Ooo a night in kind of thing. It is a good sign. Means she wants to be intimate or something... Idk, I forget what the article I read said.

Vaughn: Look at you getting out there, and making moves. I'm kind of jealous.

Vaughn: I think the last "date" I had was a mother/son date when my mom came to visit a few weeks ago.

Julien: there's an article about that stuff?

Julien: and surprisingly i am. never really thought it would be an activity i would be involved in.

Julien: i have no idea how i got here so i have absolutely no advice to provide.

[doechiis]

#me experiencing any physical affection

[julienfitzherbert]

text ft. the contingent

Vaughn: Good, I'm happy for you! I know you were a bit nervous and all.

Vaughn: Hmm, maybe. I've never really been a sushi guy. But the website made the food look really good so now I'm curious.

Vaughn: Do you know if there is going to be a date number two?

Julien: yeah. definitely nervous.

Julien: it was good.

Julien: well, i hung out at my place the other night.

Julien: nothing special just watched a movie and had some food.

Julien: i feel like that could be a good sign.

[julienfitzherbert]

text ft. the contingent

Vaughn: So... How did your date go on Saturday??

Vaughn: Did she like the restaurant?

Vaughn: I also wanna know how the food was and if it may be worth spending my life savings to go try it.

Julien: it went well.

Julien: she enjoyed the restaurant.

Julien: it was mostly sushi and i really enjoyed it.

Julien: the wine was good too so if you wanted to plan to splurge one day it could be worth it. if you like sushi.

[julienfitzherbert]

( TEXT ↠ JULIEN )

aleena: maybe i want to pursue a life of crime. maybe i locked myself out of my apartment.

aleena: only way to find out is to indulge me, cousin dearest.

julien: i guess this is true.

julien: i have a feeling i will regret this.

julien: let's say i do have this skill..

[julienfitzherbert]

Text | Delphine & Julien

Delphine: Lovely, I shall head that way in say, 45 mins.

Julien: i'll see you in 45 mins.