Ship idea. For my Noble's will AU
I dub it Frozencliffsshipping (Warden Ingo x Warden Gaeric) Two old men, silly and in puppy love. It felt right. I already saw them as friends, but it would cute to see them holding hands.
I wrote this way too fast, so I threw some stuff together. Enjoy.
"I.. " Ingo stiffens himself, taking a breath of confidence. "I... I would like for you to share my Space with me.. M-More often than friends.."
That made the Tundra warden stop for a second, dropping the Bergmite he was carrying. He stared at Ingo, eyes wide. "W-What..?" Gaeric asked, knowing what that term meant. Space was well- respected within the People of the Pearl Clan, even the space of personal bonds. It was well-known to ask someone to share that, from friendships to courting and even marriage.
From behind Ingo, a deep rumbling was heard, the Highland Warden looking behind him and seeing A large pile of packed snow coming undone as the usually joyful Gaeric had a look of pure shock and bewilderment.
"Is... Is this what you wish?" Gaeric asks, soon finding his voice. He certainly wasn't expecting hearing a confession. Especially from his fellow Pearl warden of the Highlands. They had been good friends for months now, just founding themselves into caring for a tiny Zorua kit together, in which he had named Fuyuka Gaeric was appreaciative of the other warden's help, for he may he used to understanding their behavior and feature, the pup seemed to taken a liking to the Lady of the Cliffs' warden as much he did.
"I shall be honest. With what little I remember, this isnt my home station. I am sure of it. I am not a native to this land, as much I become attuned to its words and pokemon. I know one day I will go back there, wherever it is. I will leave Hisui, the clan , and....you. That hurts more than I can say." Ingo spoke, lightly picking at a chunk of ice with is claws. "But since I have been living within the Pearl Clan, becoming a warden... besides my noble, you are the first who didnt look like me like an outsider. You helped me in many ways I cannot express. Your strength feels familiar... N-Not in a bad way, just.. You don't use it to show off like some piece of jewelry... You help the clan with it, either carrying some of the elderly or knocking rocks to prevent avalanches. I... I admire that greatly. " He adjusts his coat a bit, soon standing up. "I can truly if you do not wish for those, for it suddenly came from nowhere. I..I just wished to share with you as soon as I could. If you have someone else in mind, or with no one at all, I can-"
Suddenly, Ingo is pulled into a hug. It wasnt as crushing as Gaeric's normal hugs. Instead, it was gentle, warm despite the other man's body being covered in ice.
"The amount the Space we share in this moment is more important to me than anything." Gaeric spoke with a smile. "I treasure them greatly, even when our Space must take separate paths. I would be honored."
Ingo breathed a sigh of relief, soon stepping back and taking the other man's hands in his. Little Fuyuka yipping and running in between them. "..I .. This is not a track I find myself very often.... A-at least from that I can remember..."
"..heh...Its different for me as well." Gaeric replied, gentle frost coating his fingers. "Yet I am willing to learn if you are.."
"hmm..' The edges of his mouth slightly upturned with gentle amusement. " I am.."
