Whatever It Takes

"I'm Sylvain Jose Gautier. Feel free to say hi whenever you like."

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Hilda squeals with glee and playfully pushes him.  “Sylvain!  That one is actually true?  You are so naughty!  Did you know she was married?” she pauses and adds, “no, wait, I don’t actually want to know the answer to that.”

She smiles innocently and sweetly at his next play and each of her four remaining fingers stays up.  “Neither have I.  I think I’d be too worried I’d cry out the wrong name.”

“Never have I ever gotten an A on any of my exams.”  It wasn’t particularly exciting, but she was sure she got him.  And that would be one step closer to no chores for the rest of the week.

Sylvain groans and drops his second finger. “That was a low blow.” but it’s said with a smile, games like this were fun with Hilda. It would be a fun way to learn more about her, but he was playing to win. He had to think strategically.

“Never have I ever made a promise I never intended to keep.”

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sylvertongued–

If Sylvain was hoping Felix was going to put in any more “effort” into this night than needed, he was very wrong. He was smart enough to wear something other than his uniform - goddess forbid they get caught past curfew in town - but that was as far as he was going to go.

As he approached Sylvain at the gates, he could tell this was already going to be an exhausting night. 

“Do I get to know exactly where you’re going to be dragging me?” Felix asked. “Or should I just gesture blankly to the guards when a woman’s boyfriend inevitably hurts you?”

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“I know when a woman is taken, don’t worry.” Sylvain gestures for Felix to follow as he exits the gates, starting down the well worn road out of the monastery. “I figured we could hit a couple of the nearby towns, no sense in sticking in one spot.”

It was nice outside, at least. Even if the evening is a total failure at least he got out for a little bit. He knows Felix needs it, he barely ever sees him doing something that isn’t training, sleeping, or eating. Speaking of. . .

“I know a spot for some pretty good food. As much as I pretend to like Flayn’s cooking, I could go for a real meal.”

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( I’m going to make a change addressing this in my rules, but I may only respond once every few days depending on how work and life has been treating me. I have a lot of fun with RP blogs, but I’ve been busy lately. Thanks for reading! )

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“We could start with five, see where it goes from there.”  She holds up a hand to keep count.

She elbows him softly in the side when he gives his first answer. “Hey, I only use the fake tears in extreme emergencies.”  Usually with her brother, but there was that one time she tried it with Seteth.  It didn’t go over well.

Before taking her own turn, she pauses dramatically, tapping her finger against her chin.  “Let’s see, never have I ever tried to sleep with someone who was already married.”  She’s heard the rumors about him and would love to know if there was any truth.

Sylvain sighs with that, hardly hesitating before dropping a finger. He shouldn’t be surprised that Hilda of all people heard about that.

“She looked like she could use a chance to relax, I can’t leave a beautiful woman in need. Her husband was uh - well, lets just say if I couldn’t run fast I probably wouldn’t be here.” Which really wasn’t an exaggeration. He’s only seen a truly murderous look a few times in his life - most of which being on the battlefield.

“So never have I ever. . . pretended to be with someone else during sex.” This was a shot in the dark, it could go either way with a girl like Hilda. Not that he was one to judge, it doesn’t mean the thought has never briefly crossed his mind. 

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“Everything better be your treat. This whole ordeal might as well be at my expense already.” Felix shook his head. “I’m not staying out all night doing this either.”

This certainly was a compromise, but Felix wasn’t stupid enough to let Sylvain dictate the whole evening on a whim. He was stupid enough to agree to this to begin with, however.

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“Great! See you this evening then, practice your smile in the meantime.” With that Sylvain leaves to his room, ready to do this assignment correctly this time. 

It isn’t even all that hard - it only takes about an hour to complete in detail - which gives him plenty of time to prepare for their night out. He wears something more casual than his his school attire, only picking things he’s been complimented on before. If a girl tells you it looks nice, then it looks nice.

The sun was just beginning to set as Sylvain approached the gates, ready to wait for Felix. It occurred to him that Felix was probably just going to wear his usual attire, hopefully he at least did something other than a messy bun.

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Starter Call

Like this for a starter, I would like to interact with more of you!

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“How about Never Have I Ever? We can really spice things up and make it a bet. I win and,” she pauses a moment to come up with something reasonable, “you do my chores for the rest of the week. Then if you win, you can pick something I have to do for you.”

This could be good. Hilda’s pretty confident that she could beat him and it would be so nice not having to worry about how her chores would get done for the next few days.

“Do you want to start or should I?”

“You drive a hard bargain. Chores for a week, huh? Okay, then if I win you have to get me a date with at least one of your lady friends. I trust you as a good in.” The game was risky, especially since Hilda knew him pretty well, but he could pull through. 

“We’ll have a count of five? Ten? Depends on how deep into this you wanna get.” Sylvain pauses, thinking over a good starting question. “I’ll start with never have I ever faked tears for pity points.”

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is it   TRUE   what they   SAY?

                                                           that  WORDS   are   WEAPONS?

INDEPENDENT - SEMI-SELECTIVE - MULTI-VERSE   ———–felix hugo fraldarius

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Felix scowled at that. “Really Sylvain? Does not a day go by where you don’t think about women?”

And to taunt decent work right out of his grasp – not that he would ever admit to Sylvain’s face that he needed it. The thought of the amount of time he would have to pour into this was already draining. Being at Sylvain’s whims was a situation he despised finding himself in, but…

“Fine,” Felix groaned. “I’ll entertain you for one night.”

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Sylvain grinned deviously wide at that. Got him. 

“One night is all it takes, you’ll be a real ladies man in no time. I’ll get this assignment out of the way and tonight you’ll meet me by the gates. Dinner will even be my treat.”  

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Hilda simply enjoys the feeling of being held for a few quiet moments. It’s peaceful here in the empty goddess tower and Sylvain’s embrace is soothing.

She likes spending time with him. His carefree attitude is so relatable and it makes him so easy to relax around. So many of the other students take things way too seriously but Sylvain knows how to have a good time.

“You want to make things a little interesting? Let’s play a game.”

“Ooh, a game? Sure, I’m always interested in making things a bit more fun.” If anyone knew how to have a good time, Sylvain trusted her with it. It also gave a great excuse to stay a while longer, too long in the peaceful quiet would turn into an early bedtime for sure.

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sylvertongued–

Felix grit his teeth. Well, can’t say he didn’t walk himself into this one.

“I’ll show you how it’s done - but if you think I’m going to let you just copy you’re dead wrong.” Felix folded his arms. “I believe I’ll keep my work a secret - unless you actually put some effort into it.”

Not that there was an ounce of truth to it. Felix could strategize but when it came to large numbered battalions… There was only so many pieces he could keep track of.

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A sigh but with that Sylvain nods. “Yeah, I got it. I was thinking about it when teach was tearing into us, I think I have a pretty good plan. I just have to see it on paper.” 

The worst part about assignments like these was that it really was easy for him. It would take him the lesser part of an hour to write a detailed report, but the motivation to do it was the hard part. Why waste time on something he already understands when there are better things to do?

Like bothering Felix. “I’ll make you a deal, I’ll rewrite my answer with a legitimate strategy but then you have to come with me to pick up girls.”

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Hilda immediately snuggles into him, her head resting against his chest and arms draping around him. She’s always been the touchy feely type and Sylvain was just easy to be around. He smelled nice–definitely some sort of cologne–and he was warm. He was right, too. There were definitely worse things she could be caught doing than being alone with him.

“Who knows, a rumor going around that we’re hooking up might incite jealousy in my many admirers. And that might inspire them to help me out even more win back my favor.” She looks up at her companion with a mischievous grin. “I’m quite a desirable catch.”

Sylvain curls an arm around her shoulders and keeps her close, a position that feels natural - but only since it’s Hilda. There’s something about her that’s welcoming and warm, Sylvain hardly knows anyone actually capable of refusing a hug from her. 

“Now there’s an idea, I like the way you think. Girls will definitely notice if I’m paying more attention to you than them - it’ll drive them crazy.” Jealousy has never been an attractive feature for Sylvain, but he can’t deny the extra attention feels good. Girls going out of their way to make themselves noticeable is cute to watch. 

He adjusts to be a bit more comfortable against the wall, Hilda a warm weight on his chest. If he wasn’t careful, this would be a great place to doze off. Having someone tucked close to him always makes sleeping easier.

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( Sorry for being absent for a bit, y’all. Started a new job and its been Taxing but I’m getting back into the routine of things )

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( x )

“Just a headache one that is making my head ring.” Artemis closes her eyes trying to allow the nausea to pass. After a couple seconds she opens then again.

“Sorry.”

“No need to apologize. Here, hold on,” Sylvain holds up a hand for her to stay where she is and goes further into the kitchen, wrapping some ice in a small towel and bringing it back to her. “This should help, assuming you don’t need a healer. I’m always hitting my head on stuff.”

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sylvertongued–

Felix shot Sylvain an icy look, red-marked paper clutched in a tight grip. The grade was passing at the very least.

“Further proof as to how I should never follow your advice again.” He shook his head. “We’re lucky he’s letting us re-do the damn paper.” Not that he was exactly looking forward to what would inevitably become another night of procrastination and regret.

Felix glanced over the crossed out sentences and concise remarks littering his work. “Now tell me why I shouldn’t make you do this to make up for your horrible idea?”

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“Well, if I was the reason we failed then obviously I’m not well suited for this assignment. So I’ll take some time to mull over the professor’s lecture and you can show me how it’s done. Sound like a plan?” Sylvain met his glare with an easy smirk, shrugging his shoulders nonchalantly. If anything, teach giving them the chance to re-do it was cause for celebration. 

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“With my over bearing brother, I’ve had plenty of experience not getting caught,” she gives him a wink. “We should definitely make this our thing. Who knows? Maybe next time we’ll catch some juicy gossip.”

Hilda sits down on the floor and leans her back against the wall and beckons him over to join her. She was almost glad the tower deserted. It really gave them an excuse to enjoy each other’s company.

Sylvain happily obliges, sitting close enough that their shoulders brush. “At best we get to be in the know, and at worst we have some free time together. You won’t hear me complaining.” 

“And you know what? Even if someone does see us, of all the rumors going around about me, being caught with you wouldn’t be so bad.” That was an understatement. Recently there was a rumor that Sylvain was sleeping with the wife of the neighboring town’s innkeeper. Not that he hadn’t tried, but now she still kicks him out if he’s seen. That particular rumor isn’t helping.

So being seen with Hilda wouldn’t bother him a bit. Not that they were actually sleeping together - but lingering too much on that thought was making him overthink things again.

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“Nope no intruder. I would have scared them away by all the noise that I made just now.” She grumbles a little bit grabbing her head. Blinking she looks at Sylvain a moment.

“Sorry I didn’t mean to worry you.” Holding her head a moment she winces. Yup that stung.

“Hey, no worries. You alright?” Sylvain moves to her side and looks over the spot as best he can - a healer by no standard, as much as the professor tries to work with his faith. No blood at least, that was a relief.