#lucio×mc

[derogatory-duck]

"I've been waiting for you. Pick a card, will you?"

"Murkroot, Rosehip, Goosewart.... anything else I can get you?"

"You look exhausted. You should take a nap"

"Are you thirsty? I'll buy you a drink. My treat of course"

Bernie Sanders is NOT my apprentice I promise

(Devil!Bernie)

[countlucioismykink]

Hey guys! This is my first headcanon. I actually thought up at 4am. Soft Lucio. I think Lucio is actually super gentle with the right person. He proves that with how he treats animals. Hope you enjoy!

"Don't tell anyone I'm nice."

Lucio stirs from his sleep after a nightmare. He can't quite remember what it was about. He looks to you, lying next to him in bed. He sees your arms are wrapped around a furry ball. After his eyes adjust to the dim light, he recognizes it as Portia's cat. Funny, how did she get in here? Lucio hears a hushed voice outside the window. It's nearly 3am, who could be out so late? He get up investigate. Careful not to disturb you. It's Portia, softly calling for her cat.

Portia: "Pepi! Pepi?! Pepi where are you?!"

Lucio opens the window, leaning out just enough so she can't see he dosn't have his golden arm on.

LUCIO: "Portia? It's quite late to be out for a stroll hmm?"

Portia freezes, wide eyed, a mixture of embarrassment and terror flashes across her face.

Portia: "Oh Count Lucio! I'm so sorry I didn't mean to wake you! It's just, I haven't seen Pepi sense lunchtime. I'm worried about her!

Lucio throws up his had to stop her hasty explanation.

Lucio: "It's quite alright Portia, I was already awake, and it seems dear Pepi has found her way into my chambers. Care to come up and fetch her?"

In his sleepy state, his cocky, over-the-top attitude is just too much effort.

Portia: "Oh thank you sir! I'm so sorry! So so so so sorr-"

Portia's apologies fade as she hurries away from the window to find the nearest entrance. Lucio puts his arm on before she comes up. That is the one thing he won't be seen without. He then goes and waits by the door with it cracked so Portia won't have to knock. He can hear Portia before he sees her, profusely apologizing as she briskly walks up the hallway.

Portia: "-o sorry Count Lucio Pepi never comes into the castle! She's going to get a talking to when we get back to the cottage I assure you!"

Lucio: "No need Portia, I doubt cats understand the concept of a talking to anyway, heaven knows I didn't as a child. I barely do now."

Lucio gives Portia a sleepy but joking smile.

Lucio: "The only problem is said removal of Pepi..."

Lucio swings the door open wide to reveal Pepi snuggled under your chin, your arms wrapped snugly around her. Portia hesitantly steps in, but she covers her mouth and her eyes sparkle at the sheer adorableness of the sight before her.

Lucio: "...because even I, the great and terrible Count Lucio, could not bring myself to tear sweet Pepi away. So the job falls to you Portia. Though I doubt you are more ruthless than myself."

Portia steps a little closer to your bedside, hands tentatively hovering over you and Pepi. Her lip quivers as she turns back to Lucio.

Portia: "Oh sir I can't do it! They are just so cute! I'm even a little jealous. Pepi never cuddles me like that!"

Portia puts her hands on her hips and pouts, eyes fixed on Pepi sleeping peacefully in your arms. Lucio chuckles softly, mimicking Portia's pout.

Lucio: "I agree, I always have to be the big spoon! Oh but when it's Pepi wanting snuggles all of a sudden they have no problem being the big spoon!"

Portia giggles behind her hand. When she Turns back to Lucio, she looks at him for a moment not as Count of Vesuvia, but as just any other man. That all of a sudden, he's not this towering figure, but just a person. Like anyone else.

Portia: "If it's all the same to you sir, do you mind if Pepi stays the night? Don't worry about having to bring her back to the cottage. She's smart, she found her way here, she can find her way back."

Lucio sighs and lumbers to your bedside, crouching down so he's face to face with the sleeping cat.

Lucio: " I do believe Pepi has given me no choice, neither of us has the guts to disturb them. So there she shall stay. Just crack the door so she can leave on her own."

Portia smiles wide, moving to step out the door when she stops, she watches Lucio gently move a stray strand of hair from your face, then lightly kisses you on your cheek. Again, he looks more like a normal man than a mighty ruler.

Portia: "Count Lucio?"

Lucio: "Yes Portia?"

Lucio's tender gaze stays fixed on you as Portia speaks

Portia: "Permission to speak freely?"

Lucio: "Of course."

Portia: "Well, it's just... well I... I didn't work here when you were Count before. So maybe I'm wrong. But from what I have heard you um... uh... don't have the best... reputation. B-but even though you can be quite... eccentric, I don't see the bad guy everyone talks about. I honestly can't imagine you going through with half of the threats you make. N-not that your a liar! It's just... I think your a better person than people think. At least your are now. I'm- I'm sorry if that was out of line. I just don't think it's fair the way some people talk about you, and I wanted you to know that I don't agree with them."

Lucio smiles softly while his eyes are still fixed or your sleeping face. His eyes are dreamy as he commits every one of your features to memory. As if he will never see you sleep again.

Lucio: "Thank you Portia. That means quite a lot. You are not wrong I have done some... pretty awful things in the past. But the past is where those things are going to stay, and having someone acknowledge that is gratifying."

Lucio straightens and turns to look at Portia. A mischievous grin spreads across his face.

Lucio: "That being said I have a reputation to uphold! Can't have people thinking I have gone soft now, people will start taking advantage of my kindness if there aren't repercussion. So if you would please Portia I ask you keep this a secret. Count Lucio is just as fearsome as he has always been!"

Lucio puffs out his chest and gives a half hearted angry look. Portia rolls her eyes.

Portia: "My lips are sealed sir! If you have gone soft well nobody is going to hear it from me!"

Portia moves out the door, cracking just enough for Pepi to slip through if need be.

Portia: " Goodnight Count Lucio!"

Lucio turns his gaze back onto you, he's almost amazed that neither you nor Pepi stired from your sleep at all.

Lucio: "Goodnight miss Portia, Pepi will be safe in here."

With that Portia's footsteps fade down the hallway. Once hes sure of no more interruptions Lucio removes his golden arm and carefully slides back into bed. He wraps his arm around your waist and buries his face in your hair. He lets out a deep sigh and whispers to you.

Lucio: "Now see what you have gone and done? People are starting to think I'm soft. Oh well, I guess there are worse fates for a washed up mercenary. I mean how could I complain when I have someone as perfect as you in my bed every night? ... I truly do not deserve to love you. And yet here I am. And the most unbelievable part is that you love me back."