#forgottenoracle

[ardynzunia]

from here with @forgottenoracle

Aera was doing her best to keep her anxieties under control because despite the current situation, things could have been worse. She was almost spirited away successfully if it wasn’t for Ardyn. Being the oracle blessed with the power to rid the star of the scourge meant that she would be both loved and coveted; Aera considered this before officially embracing her duty. But to go as far as to change her size and kidnap her... That was going beyond “too far”.

“Have you heard word from Somnus, yet?” She asked sharply, biting her lip immediately as the words left her mouth. Aera didn’t mean to sound pettish, but given her current situation it was hard not to. She was so close to braking down in tears, it would only take one more string to snap before her façade crumbled.

Ardyn used his claws to remove the cork quickly. Those were used to create air tight seals, and he didn’t like the idea of shutting his Aera up. After that he angled the bottle carefully so she could crawl out if she wished.

“There are creatures who can can shrink it’s prey,” He said. “Somnus has gone to hunt a couple to get at their venom, so he might create a potion that will not harm you. He shall return in a few days, if you have not recovered by then.”

He pulled her close to him. He wished to give her affection, but was afraid to touch her as small as she was currently.

“I can make you a comfortable place until then, and keep you company. “

[ardynzunia]

"Oh, dear..." Aera murmured.

It has been some time since they've last been Altissia - over a few thousand years to be sure, and in that time much has changed... Including Ardyn and her's origins.

Apparently, they've switched.

According to local legend, she married a merman (who is not her beloved apparently) and became a mermaid herself. Her usual depictions have her as some old crown with a long cloak with a hood eclipsing her face. It was easy to say that Aera was not pleased with this depiction. However, it was nothing compared to what they did to Ardyn.

It is said that he was born a simple human bard, with the sweetest of voices that could make fish leap into fishermen's baskets. Apparently, the tide mother enjoyed his voice so much, that she blessed him and turned him into one of her children so he can play in her underwater palace till his heart's content. Usually, he's depicted as a young man just on the cusp of manhood, sometimes he's younger than that, but sometimes... He's depicted as a sea cherub like today's unveiled painting.

"Hmm, at least he's cute."

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Ardyn hunched his shoulders in the warm coat he wore and growled. At least a crone made sense, Aera was wise and knowledgeable and a great leader! Of course a short lived species would see her as old.

But him? Nothing remained of him in that saccharine face. No trace of the man who half drowned those that dared insult his lady love. As tame and tasteless as the pictures of leviathan as a beautiful woman.

“I want to sink some fisherman’s boats.” He groused.

[ardynzunia]

"Tell me about your mother." - forgottenoracle

Ardyn smiled. It was nearing the anniversary of her death, and he was sure Aera had noticed he was lower of mood than normal.

“She was beautiful,” he said. “Intelligent and witty as well. It’s no wonder she turned a nobleman’s eye. I think in a different world she would have risen to the highest ranks, and I think you would have liked her.”

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[talesfantastic]

Aera rather not approach Somnus; however, it seemed like he was having a rough time. So, she decided to use a broom to try and comfort him. Besides, if he tried anything funny, she can always smack him with it.

Somnus twitched from where he had more or less collapsed on the couch. His hair fell in a disordered, sweaty mess around his face, and since he had buried his face in his arm, it was mostly hidden. Which was deliberate, because if Ardyn or Gil saw the fever-flush he was sporting he was in for it and they had bigger things to worry about. It would pass. These things always did, given time.

Maybe if he played up his bratty reputation she'd get fed up and leave? She'd proven to be uneasy around him. "I'm quite certain my brother is around somewhere. Go sweep him off his feet."

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[ardynzunia]

from here with @forgottenoracle

“...!!!”

“W-well, I-” Aera looked away feeling her face heat up. While her heart sang with joy over the knowledge that her beloved found her attractive, she still felt bashful over the whole thing.

Shaking off her demure feelings, Aera turned towards him; a smile planted on her rosy face.

“Why, thank you Ardyn. However, I would like to remind you that you are also quite attractive. In fact, I can feel the jealous stares every time we walk hand in hand.”

“I’m sure they are just jealous of me,” he laughed. “A street urchin rising to rest at the side of the queen? It’s like a fairytale, and I’m certainly lucky.”

He gave her a little kiss on the forehead. Aera could always use a little ego boost. She seemed specially designed to crash it on her own.

“Though true, I am very pretty,” he added. “Just low class enough that people forget.”

[ardynzunia]

❓ ((forgotten oracle))

Does my muse trust yours?   

He does, though only Dragon Kid from the start. Everyone else starts off a little hesitant.

Does my muse dislike yours?

He always likes her, even before he trusts her. She's entertaining and sweet.

Would my muse kill someone for yours?

He would and he has! He was probably considered more deadly than any bodyguard under her employ when they were married.

Would my muse kill your muse?

Never willingly, he's given up too much for her and cares too much to do so.

Would my muse save yours? 

Yes. He has before, and he would die himself to do so.

Does my muse find your muse attractive? 

Very, enough to be mildly embarrassed by it sometimes.

Is my muse disgusted by yours? 

I'm sure she does something that grosses him out, they are a couple after all. But in general no.

would my muse go on a date with your muse?  

Yes, though getting Aera to know it's a date can be hard sometimes.

would my muse kiss yours?  

He would! And has, he enjoys her.

would my muse betray yours?   

No, not willingly. Maybe humorously.

my muse’s favorite thing about yours is ____

That she's very genuine.

the thing my muse dislikes about yours is____

Her faith in the Astrals.

[ardynzunia]

💐 - forgottenoracle (dragon babies verse)

The last time he’d made a bouquet of flowers for the half dragon girl, he’d ended up hurting her with bees. So this time he decided to leave the flowers where they were and bring Aera to them. There was a beautiful, secluded meadow on his father’s territory, and it had the prettiest flowers he’d ever seen. He hope she would agree, now that he was leading her their blindfolded.

“Okay! You can open your eyes now,” he said.

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[ardynzunia]

“I love thee, I love thee with a love that shall not die. Till the sun grows cold and the stars grow old.” - forgottenoracle ((for whatever verse you want :) ))

He chuckled where he lay beside her and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

“Reading poetry again lovely?” He asked.