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beyond evil ep 13
i think i'm in love
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Cat and Mouse ((Lucio x original female character)) 18+ Chapter 2
((Thank you for being so nice to me about chapter 1 !!! Here is chapter 2 I hope you like it please tell me what you think!!))
Pashmina had tried her best to lay low after the incident with the count. She woke up, did her chores and returned to her room, rarely stopping to socialize with the other servants. She was once again in the laundry room, trying to scrub a stain out of an elegant blouse when the counts favorite manservant Philip walked in, chatting loudly with another servant. Pashmina pressed herself closer to the basin of sweetly scented water, as Philip might as well have been the count himself. "-Utterly obsessed with finding the girl who bit him." She heard Philip say as he plopped himself into a chair, resting his forehead against his hand. "I wish he wouldn't get so consumed by his flippant whims.." He whined. The other servant sat down beside him and smiled. "It's been well over a week now, do you really think this is another 'whim'?" She cooed and Philip sighed loudly. "I don't know. But I need to find this servant girl and quick, I'm so tired of listening to him moan about her." Pashmina gulped and sank down to the floor beside the wash basin. So the count had not forgotten their little encounter. How long would it take for him to move on to another? Lucio was known for having many lovers, and the palace was full of many beautiful people, far more beautiful than she. "Well, why don't you switch places with a female servant for a day. Every day have a different girl take your place at the counts side until he finds the one he wants. " Philip's companion said, and Philip jumped to his feet. "A most excellent idea! I haven't had a vacation in years.. I will propose the idea immediately!" He said, rushing out of the laundry room as the other servant laughed and stood to begin her chores.
That very evening a meeting was called for all female servants, informing them that over the next several days one female servant would replace Philip as the Counts personal servant, in alphabetical order. Pashmina was happy about this at least, that her name would not be called for another few weeks. She thought perhaps she could pretend to be sick that day.. But maybe that would be suspicious. Pashmina returned to her room and began to pace, her stomach was doing somersaults and she could feel the blush creeping along her cheeks, over her nose and even her ears, turning them all rose red. If facing the count was inevitable, then she would at least do it in style. She began to rummage through her few belongings, trying to plan the perfect outfit for when it was her turn. She chose her only dress that had no tears in it, and her only apron with no stains. Though she knew she could not possibly compete with the ornate clothes of the members of the court, she wanted to at least look as presentable as possible. She laid out her only shawl, printed with blossoming white roses and her only necklace as well, a crystal she had wrapped in twine. "That will have to do.." She said softly, content with her work. When the day came for her to serve Lucio, she would do so with dignity. She would hold her head high and refuse to crumble beneath his piercing gaze. At least, that’s what she told herself.
The day finally came, Pashmina had her chores for the day written down on a slip of parchment, including the counts favorite food and scents and music and she could not keep her mind from internally memorizing these little details about him. She had gone to the kitchen and fetched his breakfast, though her hands were shaking so much everything on the tray was rattling loudly. She made it to the Counts door, hesitating for only a moment before taking a deep breath and quietly entering. Lucio was asleep in his massive bed, big enough for many people. Clothes were strewn about around the bed, clothes belonging to more than one person.. As she approached his side table to set down the tray she noticed another man laying in bed beside Lucio. Her hands were so sweaty the tray almost slipped from them, resulting in her setting it down a little too gracelessly. The loud clang of metal woke Lucio, and he groaned and turned his head towards the sound. As his eyes found her he gasped and sat bolt upright. "Its you!At last!" He swiftly kicked the man beside him, who made a pained noise as he woke. "Disappear!" Lucio hissed. The man slowly and wordlessly rolled out of bed, standing and beginning to collect his clothes. Pashmina blushed and turned away from him until he was out of the room. Lucio unbuttoned the top four buttons of his shirt, making sure to give Pashmina a teasing view of his chest. He lay on his side, looking as inviting and seductive as he could. Pashmina blew a strand of hair off of her forehead and rolled her eyes. "I have been waiting for you little dove, I knew you'd come back to me." He practically purred. Pashmina busied herself mixing cream and sugar in his morning tea. "You changed the work schedule, so its not as if I had a choice." She said flatly. "Why do you act so cold towards me? Truly you pierce my heart, are you so naive you do not realize my intentions?" He said dramatically and Pashmina stared him in the face, "I do not want to be your lover." She said, mentally cursing her boldness. Lucio's eyes widened and he swung his legs over the side of the bed. "Why so? Is the idea of my company really so bad? I've been told I am an excellent lover, exceedingly generous.." Pashmina scoffed and he frowned. "What is it, pet? Are you shy?" He reached out to touch her hand and she pulled away. "I don't want to be your plaything. I don't want to be someone you use until you're bored and then cast aside." Lucio stood, towering over her. She refused to let herself be intimidated by him, so she maintained eye contact. "It is not nearly as one-sided as you describe. Surely you have desires, and there is nothing you could want for that I could not provide." He said with a flourishing gesture around his lavish room, his personal hoard of treasures and riches. Reflecting on this made Pashmina feel like just another possession, one of many. "There is nothing I want that you could give me." she said, squaring her shoulders and trying to make herself look taller. Lucio laughed "Then you vastly underestimate my wealth." "And you vastly misunderstand my desires." She said, putting her hands on her hips. Lucio leaned closer to her, close enough for her to smell him. The smell of his musk mixed with the earthy scent of his soap made her dizzy. "Try me." He said. "Love. The one thing I want from a lover is.. Love. And I know you cannot give that to me." Lucio burst into laughter and sat back down on his bed. "Love? Truly my flower you are naive. Love is the one thing no noble can afford. If I may offer you one piece of my valuable advice, it would be this: Grow up." With that he turned his attention to his tea and ignored her so effortlessly she thought for a moment that she had ceased to exist. After a few moments of silence Pashmina curtseyed briefly and hurried out of the room, hot tears of frustration rolling down her cheeks as soon as the door closed behind her.
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Cat and Mouse ((Lucio x Original female character)) 18+ Chapter 1
((So This is my first time ever posting a fanfic I’m very shy about my writing but I’m trying!! This story contains eventual smut!! Please tell me what you think!! I’M SHY AAAA))
The chittering of exotic birds and sunlight filtering through the branches of the willow tree awoke Lucio. He groaned and laid his arm across his eyes. It was the day after the masquerade, and Lucio was throughly hungover. He was laying on his back beside the fountain, many other bodies were strewn out alongside him. Lavishly dressed bodies, masks, overturned bottles and wine glasses. The events of the previous night began to come back to him. He and thirteen of his closest friends had decided to take the party to the garden. And that was truly all his drunken mind could recount. He sat up and leaned over to the fountain, splashing the water on his face. It must have been very early, too early for the servants to silently slink about and clean up behind the nobles. Privileged folk who behave more like children. Lucio scoffed to himself and stood slowly. His shirt was open and his pants stained with wine. He began his walk of shame back into the palace, deciding to stop at the laundry room on the way to his wing to find an unsoiled pair of clothes lest Nadia pass him in the halls. He made his way down the discreet flight of stairs to the network of servants quarters, laundry rooms, kitchens and other undesirable places where the servants scuttled about. He inhaled deeply and sighed as he neared the laundry room, the smells of many different floral soaps teased his half-awake senses, drawing him in like a spell. As he entered he was shocked to see the laundry room mostly empty. It seemed almost all the servants were busy cleaning the palace after the previous night. Lucio took his shirt off and tossed it into a nearby basket just as a servant turned the corner and faced him. Wide brown eyes regarded him fearfully, pink petal-like lips parted in surprise. Lucio couldn't help but laugh. "You should see the look on your face" he said as she immeaditely dropped into a low curtsey. "Your lordship, forgive me I.. Did not expect to see you." She said, smoothing her skirts nervously. Her long chestnut hair was tied back in a messy bun, strands sticking to her face as the humidity of the laundry room made everyone sweat. Her skin was dark as Nadia's, eyes as warm as melted chocolate. Lucio sighed contentedly. He was very fond of looking upon beautiful things. "You are forgiven." He said, walking towards her. He took her face in his hands and leaned down to kiss her. No sooner had his lips met hers she bit him, little teeth chomping hard enough to draw blood. Lucio reeled back and brought his hand to his lips. "Did.. Did you just bite me?" He exclaimed. The servant girl seemed horrified by her own actions, swiftly she turned and ran, darting out of the laundry room. Left alone, shirtless and bleeding, Lucio began to laugh heartily. His laughter bounced off the walls of the room and chased the servant as she fled.
Lucio had returned to his chambers, bathed and dressed in his finest clothes, wore his finest rings and brooches and necklaces, drank his favorite wine, looked upon his favorite painting (A painting of himself) and yet still he could not push the thought of the servant girl out of his mind. He spent the better half of the day trying to occupy his mind with his many fine things, but the girl still would not leave his thoughts. "The audacity of her to reject me.." He said to himself, though try as he might to be angry about it he could not fight the smirk that crept onto his lips. No one ever denied him anything, and he did not realize how refreshing it would feel to be rejected. "My lord?" The servant he was playing chess with had been watching him with concern as he became lost in his thoughts again. "Oh. You win again my friend, truly I am no match for your skills." Lucio said, standing and running his fingers through his hair. "You seem distracted today." The servant said as he began to return the chess pieces to their original positions. "I am. I think I've found a new consort. But she rejected me! Can you imagine my agony?" Lucio said, walking to his vanity to admire himself "Truly agonizing, my lord." "Such despair!" Lucio exclaimed dramatically. "Absolutely woeful, my lord."
"You!" Lucio suddenly exclaimed, turning to face the servant. The servant jumped and pointed to himself "M-me, my lord?" The servant asked and Lucio smirked deviously. "You're a servant, surely all servants know each other, can you find her for me? She works in the laundry room. She has hair the color of hazelnuts, eyes the color of chocolate, skin like a sunset over desert sand, lips like rose petals.. Surely you know which woman fits that description?" The servant blinked. "Well.. Um.. I..." There were hundreds of servants, how could he find one girl in this maze of a palace? "My lordship if.. I may speak plainly.. Couldn't you find a different consort? There are many eligible women and men throwing themselves at your feet.." Lucio scoffed "Yes yes people are always throwing themselves at me, one grows tired of prey offering themselves up without a proper hunt. " he said petulantly and the servant sighed. "I will do all I can to find her." He said, bowing and leaving the room. Lucio flopped down on his bed, rolling onto his back to admire himself in the mirror on the ceiling above him.
Cat and mouse |(( Lucio x Original female character)) 18+ Chapter 3
((Thank you for your feedback!!! Here is the next chapter I hope you like it!!!))
Pashmina spent her time sitting beside the window just outside the counts room. Her list of tasks had told her to give him time to have breakfast before helping him dress for the day. She was dreading having to spend another moment with him, let alone the entire rest of the day. After putting it off as long as she could she walked back to Lucio's door, knocking tentatively. When she got no response she opened the door a crack and peered inside. Lucio was sitting at his vanity, head in his hands. "Why do I always destroy everything I touch, Philip?" He said in a sincere tone, unlike the teasing voice he used with her. He turned around and leapt to his feet when he saw it was Pashmina and not Philip. "You I- I thought." He cleared his throat "I thought you had left for good. I'm happy to see you still plan to be mine for the day." "Your servant. Not yours." She retorted, "Yes.. That reminds me. Tell me your name." He demanded, coming closer to her. For every step forward he took, she took a step back. "Pashmina." She said, not meeting his eyes. "Pashmina, be still my heart! Such a perfectly beautiful name for a perfectly beautiful maiden!" He exclaimed. "Flattery will get you nowhere, my Lord." She said as she walked to his bathroom to draw him his bath. As soon as she opened the door she gasped in surprise at the sheer size and beauty of the room. Giant floor to ceiling mirrors, paintings of angels and beautiful men and women on the ceiling, and a great mosaic of a mermaid above the massive bath tub. More like a small pool than a bath.. Pashmina was mezmerized as she gazed at the beautiful marble pool. "Never seen one so big?" Lucio's voice echoed off the bathroom walls. Pashmina jumped and spun around, "No. I just.. Well anyway.." she trailed off as she leaned over to turn the faucet. As the tub began to fill with steamy water she turned back to him to see him getting undressed. She cast her eyes towards the ceiling. "What scent would you like this morning, my Lord?" She asked as professionally as possible. Lucio did not answer at first, instead he came to stand directly in front of her. At first Pashmina thought he was going to tease her again, but when she finally dared to look at him she saw him studying the roses on her shawl. "White roses are my favorite flower." He said wistfully. "Yes I know.. I.. Wanted to look presentable today." She turned her back to him again so he would not see her cheeks beginning to flush, from the heat of the bathroom she told herself. "You look pleasant." He said simply, the cocky edge to his voice had fallen away. "I'm used to people trying to impress me with such intricate clothing its ridiculous sometimes. I never realized how impressed I would be by something so simple as.. A shawl printed with my favorite flower. And, I think rose shall be the scent today." He said. Pashmina nodded and fetched the rose bottle, pouring it into the tub. Immediately frothy bubbles began to appear, filling the bathroom with the romantic scent of roses. Pashmina turned in the other direction as Lucio stepped into the tub. As he sank into the warm water he let out a pleased sigh that made butterflies take flight in Pashmina's stomach. "Thank you Pashmina." He said without turning to face her. "You are most welcome, my Lord."
When Lucio finished his bath and dried off he dressed himself, Pashmina had written down that she was supposed to help him but it seemed he had had a change of heart about making her uncomfortable with his nudity. "What are my engagements today?" He asked as he admired himself in his mirror, now fully dressed he looked so regal it made Pashmina feel especially unsightly in her peasant clothes. "You have a meeting with your financial advisors." She said and Lucio groaned. "And you have tea with the Countess." Lucio cocked his eyebrow "Hm. Interesting." Pashmina's curiosity overtook her. "My Lord.. May I ask.. What does the countess think of your.. Many intimate friends?" She asked and Lucio laughed. "Our marriage was arranged, dear thing. Nadia is my dearest friend and closest confidant. But I know that she has, as you say, intimate friends as well." Pashmina felt like she should not be privvy to this information and she cursed herself for asking. "Will you walk me to the meeting room then?" Lucio asked, holding out his arm for her to take. "My lord.. I cannot walk arm in arm with you, if anyone saw.. The gossip-" Lucio laughed again and looped his arm through hers despite her protests. "Let them talk. No publicity is bad publicity. Besides, if you and I are to become 'intimate friends' you'll have to get used to the gossip." "B-But I told you I-" her words fell away as he led her out of the door, she practically had to skip to keep up with his long strides.
When they reached the meeting room Lucio ordered Pashmina to wait outside. He confidently strode inside and Pashmina was thankful to have some time to herself. As she paced around in front of the meeting room, she was surprised to see Philip jogging towards her. "Is his lordship at the meeting?" He asked and Pashmina nodded. He sighed with relief "Oh thank heavens, seven previous servants gave up just after serving breakfast to him.. I was worried it would happen again.. I'm glad you've managed to get him under control." Pashmina couldn't help but feel proud of herself at Philip's praise. Pashmina passed the time sitting in a nearby windowsill, looking down at the sprawling gardens. She took her hair down from it's bun, preparing to braid it and put it back up, when the meeting room door opened and Lucio and his advisers exited. They were laughing as if he had just said something funny, but as soon as he turned away from them his lips sank into a frown. Pashmina hurried over to him, and he regarded her with surprise. She realized then that her hair was still down, falling in soft waves to her waist. "You look beautiful." He said, reaching out to run his fingers through her hair. "Thank you." She said, pulling away from him and hurriedly tying her hair back. "I will bring your lunch to your chambers." She did not wait for his response as she began to walk to the kitchens. No matter how charming he was, or how handsome, she would not allow him to seduce her. She would not be just another notch on his bedpost.
When she returned to his chambers she found him half dressed, his coat tossed over a chair haphazardly, his shirt was open and he was sitting with his feet up on his desk. Pashmina wordlessly entered and set the tray down in front of him. "Mina, I've been thinking." He said and Pashmina winced a bit at the nickname. "Oh? What a surprise." She mumbled, the insult going unnoticed. "You see.. The thing is.." He trailed off. Pashmina looked at him and was utterly shocked to see his cheeks had turned a very light shade of pink. "I've never.. Had to.. When you're me, people just offer themselves up, you don't have to try. I've never.. had to try." He explained, becoming more flustered with every word. "Why is it so difficult with you?" He slumped over and Pashmina sighed. "Surely you have much more important things to ponder. Eat your lunch, you'll feel better." She prepared to leave when he suddenly called after her. "Philip usually plays his lute for me during lunch.. Do you play any instruments?" Pashmina shook her head. "I'm a laundry maid. All I can do is wash clothes." her tone came off far more bitter than she meant it to. In truth, that was the single thing she envied about the nobles. She wanted to be well-read, to play instruments, to travel. To be something other than simply "a servant." Lucio scooted food around his plate, looking like a child who had been denied what he wanted. Pashmina sighed. "I can sing, though." Lucio perked up right away, nodding eagerly. Pashmina sat down and closed her eyes, calming her nerves by pretending she was alone in the room. She began to sing, a song in a foreign language she learned from another servant. When they were all alone in the servants quarters they would often teach each other whatever skills they had. Singing or dancing or playing cards, the servants who could read taught those who could not. They were a family. When she finished she opened her eyes and saw Lucio staring at her dreamily. "So beautiful, so talented, you are positivily too much for my fragile little heart!" He cried. Pashmina laughed nervously. "Thats kind of you to say.." She walked over to him and picked up his tray. "I'll come to fetch you when it's time for tea." She said but Lucio frowned. "I would very much like to see you before then." He looked so genuine it was hard for Pashmina to say no. She wished he would always be so kind, and she wondered if his teasing and provocative nature was a facade. "Let me just go to the kitchens and then I'll come right back." She said with a smile.
Upon returning from the kitchens she saw Lucio sitting upon a chaise lounge, holding a beautiful lute. The wooden instrument had intricate designs carved into it and was painted with vines and blossoming roses. "I think it would compliment your singing beautifully if you learned to play.. If you want to, that is." He patted the space next to him and Pashmina hesitantly came to sit beside him. He placed the instrument in her arms and took her hands, placing them where they needed to be to play the first note. He kept his hands atop hers to show her how to play, fingers moving expertly across the instrument. He began to hum softly as they played together. They were sitting so close together that their thighs were pressed against one another. Pashmina could feel his breath upon her ear and she had the intense desire to press her head against his chest and listen to his heartbeat. His hands were so soft upon hers, the hands of someone who had never worked a day in his life. She became self conscious of the calluses on her palms, the roughness of her fingers. Pashmina began to feel something in her heart as she sat pressed against him, his arms around her even innocently like this. A feeling of being safe, like he was a shield that would protect her from anything. She listened to his voice, gentle as he guided her through the notes, and did not notice that she had begun to cry. A tear rolled down her cheek and splattered against his hand. He stopped speaking and cupped her chin, turning her face towards him. For once she did not reject his touch, and she allowed herself to look into his eyes "Have I upset you?" He asked, a look of true concern on his face. He wiped her cheek with his other hand and she let out a strained laugh. "I'm sorry, I'm so embarrassing. It's just that a noble has never been so kind to me. It's a really good feeling. I felt like I actually mattered for a minute, that's all." Lucio's gaze softened and he leaned forward slowly as if he was going to kiss her, when the loud and sudden chime of his grandfather clock made them both jump in surprise. "Oh, tea!" Pashmina exclaimed, standing and pulling Lucio to his feet. "Can't let you be late!" She felt herself wanting to talk excessively out of nervousness so she bit her lip to try to contain herself. Lucio laughed casually, as if the previous moment hadn't happened. "Wait, have you eaten yet today?" He asked and Pashmina then realized how hungry she was. There was rarely enough food to be had for every servant to eat well, and she had been so preoccupied she had not scrounged for anything to eat. "It's alright, I'll have an apple or something later." She said with a reassuring smile. Lucio frowned. "That is hardly enough for someone to survive on." He went to his desk and pulled out a piece of parchment and a peacock feather quill. "Perhaps it would be proper for me to.. Allot more money for the servants to eat better.." He said more to himself than to her. Pashmina smiled brightly "That would be excellent, my Lord." Lucio finished writing and handed her the letter. It was orders for the head chef to prepare anything Pashmina asked for, no matter how expensive, no matter how much she wanted. Pashmina held the letter as if it were made of glass. She was shocked by his generosity, that someone like him would even bother to spare a thought about whether or not a lowly servant was getting enough to eat. Pashmina was also impressed by Lucio's delicate handwriting. It was the script of someone who had a formal upbringing, education, calligraphy classes. The thought of a young Lucio getting to practice cursive in school made her jealous. And her jealousy made her feel guilty. "Thank you very much my Lord. This is extremely thoughtful of you." Lucio seemed proud of himself. "Please Mina, when you and I are alone, I would like you to call me Lucio."
Cat and Mouse | Lucio x Original female character | 18+ Chapter 6
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Pashmina's head was pounding. When she opened her eyes she found it was still dark, thinking that she slept through the entire day and it was night again she sat up immediately. The quick motion made her headache worse and she groaned and laid back down. She was laying on what felt like a cloud, the softest mattress she had ever felt. Silk sheets, fluffy pillows, a warm blanket. She was dressed in a long cotton nightgown. The delicate ribbons along the sleeves and embroidery on the high collar made her wonder why someone would need to wear something so fancy to bed. Her hair was in a braid over her shoulder, so she was grateful that at least she wouldn’t have to go through the dreadful routine of trying to untangle it. As she became more aware of her surroundings she realized it was not nighttime, just that the dark red curtains around the bed were drawn.She peered out of them to see Lucio sitting by the fireplace. His shirt was open, exposing his chest, hair a bit tossled and he seemed to be thinking deeply about something. Pashmina slowly stepped off of the bed and he looked over at her. "Ah, you're awake. Not too hungover I hope." He smiled gently and gestured to the side table where a silver tray containing a steaming mug of coffee and a glass of water were placed. The scent of the coffee was intoxicating and she grabbed the mug, sipping eagerly. "Thank you.." She said. After a long pause she cleared her throat. "Did you undress me?" Lucio shook his head. "Before Nadia collected her ladies last night they undressed you and gave you a nightgown to wear. " "Nadia? Those were the Countess's ladies?" Pashmina asked in surprise. "I had asked Nadia.. About how to woo a lady and she said that most women enjoy things like pleasant baths and fine clothes.. She lent me her ladies to please you yesterday." Pashmina blushed. She would have to thank Nadia the next time she saw her. "Oh gosh. . what time is it? I'm going to be late for work" Pashmina said, setting the mug down and looking around for her old clothes. "I've relieved you for the day." Lucio said "I'm sorry if its selfish of me, but I wanted to spend the day with you. I wasn't ready for yesterday to end." Pashmina smiled and came to sit beside him. She noticed a rumpled blanket tossed over the back of the sofa. "Did you sleep here last night?" Lucio nodded "I thought it would be improper to sleep in the bed with you without your consent.. You were thoroughly drunk last night." He said with a smirk. Pashmina blushed "I hope I didn't embarrass myself too much.." Lucio laughed "You were quite entertaining." Pashmina couldn't help but giggle softly. It felt good to be able to be herself around Lucio, to let go of formalities and just have fun. "I must say Mina, I've been thinking about yesterday all morning. Truly you have taught me to be selfless.. But, I would like to teach you to be selfish. Surely you have dreams for the future that don't involve washing clothes. " Pashmina had never really considered being selfish, or what she would ask for if she, like Lucio, could ask for anything. "I.. Always wished I was more educated, more worldly.. I want to read long books and learn to play instruments, maybe I could learn new languages or learn to paint.." Pashmina said dreamily. Lucio grinned "I want to relieve you of your servant duties. I want you to move into one of the apartments close to my chambers and I want to help you achieve your ambitions. I want you to be my Mistress, my only Mistress." His tone was confident and he looked very sure of himself. Pashmina was silent for a while, collecting her thoughts. "I.. Have a task for you. A challenge." She said. Lucio leaned towards her eagerly "I love a good challenge." He said with a smirk. "I spent yesterday with you, in your world.. So today, it is only fair if you spend the day with me in mine." Lucio considered what this meant for a moment, before he sighed dramatically and held his head in his hands. "You want.. Me.. To do.. Chores?" He said with such horror that Pashmina couldn't help but laugh. "Yes. If you can survive in the servants quarters with me for a day, I will agree to be your Mistress." Lucio groaned and slowly stood "Fine, fine.. Ugh! The things I do for love.." He continued grumbling as he walked to his chest of drawers. "What do I even wear? Surely everything I own is too fine for such.. Activities.." He began rummaging through his things and Pashmina came to stand beside him. "Wear something you don't mind ruining." She said "But Mina! I don't want to ruin any of my clothes!" He whined. Pashmina patted him on the back before walking to where her servant clothes were folded neatly. "Perhaps, if you do well, I'll give you a surprise at the end of the day."
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With the thought of what Pashmina's surprise could be teasing his mind, Lucio begrudgingly made his way to the laundry room. He wore his riding trousers and a plain blouse, he had tied a handkerchief over his hair and another to cover his face just so that no one would recognize him on his journey to the basements. When he arrived he saw Pashmina looking more like she did when they first met. Hair haphazardly tossed back in a bun, dress full of little patches and apron covered in stains that wouldn't come out. Lucio smiled at the sight of her and she raised an eyebrow. "Why is your face covered?" She asked "I can't let anyone see me like this!" He whined and she sighed. "I had to wear a corset and petticoat for you, I think you will survive being seen in the lowly servants quarters with me." Lucio hesitated for a long moment before sighing dramatically and removing the handkerchief. Upon realizing who it was, the other laundry maids gasped but Pashmina quickly silenced them with a clap of her hands. "Today our beloved Count will be working down here with us, do not treat him differently than any other servant." Pashmina led Lucio towards a large basin of sweet smelling water where several other maids were scrubbing clothes against washboards. She picked up a board for herself and handed one to Lucio. "Scrub until its completely clean!" She said, getting to work scrubbing a deep red stain out of a white dress. Lucio tried to copy her movements but suddenly he yelped, dropping his washboard and staring at his hand as if he had just lost a finger. "What happened!" Pashmina said, worried that he had hurt himself somehow. "I.. Broke.. A.. Nail!" He hissed through gritted teeth and Pashmina saw that one of his perfectly manicured nails was now chipped. "Oh.. Um.." Pashmina looked down at her own broken and uneven nails. "I'm.. Sorry?" she said sheepishly. Lucio groaned "I don't think I can do this Pashmina. I've never worked like this before and I'm not.. Bred for it." Pashmina frowned. "I wanted to know that you could still care for me, seeing me in my.. Natural habitat so to speak. Instead of above ground where I'm just a doll for you to dress up as you wish. I wanted to make sure you cared for me as a person and not.. Just because you had fun chasing someone you couldn't have." She looked down at her feet. So this is it, she thought. They came from two very different worlds, too different for them to ever be together. The sudden splash of the washboard reentering the basin made her jump. She looked up to see Lucio scrubbing furiously at his garment, a determined look in his eyes. “If this is what it takes to prove that I care about you, no matter what background you come from, then I shall! I would wash every garment in Vesuvia for you my sweet!” He cried with his usual dramatic flare.
Lucio helped Pashmina wash clothes without complaint after that, at lunch he ate alongside her and the other servants and though his soft hands were not at all meant for labor, he did very well. "Lucio, why don't we call it a day." She said after a few hours. Lucio nodded, wiping the sweat from his brow. Pashmina noticed the blisters forming on his hands, she took them in her own and kissed them. Lucio smirked "Do I get my surprise now?" He asked and Pashmina gulped nervously. She took a moment to summon her courage before standing on her tiptoes, grabbing Lucio by his collar and kissing him passionately. He was surprised at first, but after only a moment he cupped her face in his hands and kissed her back. Lucio tried to deepen the kiss but Pashmina pulled away, her cheeks were rose red. "That took.. A lot of courage." She said, trembling a bit. "But.. Ahem! Yes. I will.. Be your.. Mistress." She squeaked as Lucio picked her up off the ground, holding her tightly and spinning around. Pashmina couldn't help but laugh. She didnt care about the other servants staring, or the gossip that would surely reach the entire rest of the palace in a matter of moments. She had never felt happier than she did in Lucio's arms.
((Hi this took me 400 years because that mental illness(tm) hit lmao but uh I hope u enjoyed pretty boy Lucio doing manual labor. Feedback plz friends!! ))







