You had grown more observant as your time with the ninja brothers continued. Being married to one made it all the more easier to pick up their habits and learn their ways.
So when Saizo’s behavior suddenly shifted, you were quick on the draw. It started with feeling glares on your back whenever you were with Hayato and Leo, practicing magic.
Then Saizo was suddenly appearing outside of Xander’s office when the two of you were in a quiet meeting, when he should have been with Ryoma.
But what really stood out to you was how, whenever he had a spare moment, he was stuck to your side like glue. In war rooms, morning training, in bed, at dinner…he was clearly agitated about something. And you knew full well what it was.
“Saizo, dear?”
Your sweet call never failed to make your husband blush. Your smile was hidden behind your tea cup, which he also used to strategically mask his reddened cheeks.
“Yes?”
“I wanted to talk to you about something.”
“Well, now’s your opportunity.” He replied, leaning back in his chair. “My break won’t last much longer, though.”
“It won’t take long.” You promised as your cup returned to its saucer. “I wanted to discuss why you’re so jealous of other men.”
Had he been a lesser man, the cup would’ve shattered to the floor. Instead his shoulders twitched, and nothing more came of his reaction.
Which meant you had rattled him.
“Jealous? Hmph. Don’t flatter yourself.”
“Then why do you spend so much of your spare time with me?”
“Should a man not spend time with his wife?”
“Even when he’s shirking his duties to do so?”
“I would never do such a thing!” He countered, glaring sharply at you. “How could you even suggest that, knowing how deeply my loyalties lie with Lord Ryoma?”
“What about watching me while I’m spending time with other men in the army?”
“I am only observing you.” He corrected you, returning the cup to his lips, “When my job requires it.”
“So you’re really not jealous about my spending time with other men?”
“No.”
“Even if I’m one on one with them, alone in an office?”
He paused, eye narrowing.
“...No.”
“Okay, good. I have a meeting with Xander that’ll be going late into the night. So now that I know you’re fine with it, that settles everything.”
“Why are you meeting with him, again? You had one two days ago.”
“War is always changing, dear. I’m afraid I’ll have to keep having meetings one on one with him and other princes until this matter is resolved. Does that…bother you?”
“I already told you it doesn’t.”
“Great! Because the last thing I’d want to do is upset my husband in any way, or jeopardize his trust.”
You rose from your seat with a stretch, the tea long gone. Saizo watched the deft movements from table to bed, where you promptly sat down and swung your legs back and forth.
Playful. Teasing.
“It is not you who my trust is shaken by.” He found his words, following after you.
He stood directly in front of you, observing quietly as you took your hands in his, gently swinging them to and fro.
“Who is it you doubt?”
“Those jackals that vie for your attention every second of the day.” He grumbled, though his gaze softened when you met it. “I do not wish for them to get the wrong idea.”
“They know I am married.”
“Pah. Too many men find that as a challenge more than anything else.”
“Would you have felt that way if I married someone else?”
“Of course not.” He squeezed your hands, drawing them to his chest. “I would never have given another man the opportunity.”
“My, my.” You grinned at him, earning yourself a very tender kiss.
“You were not a woman I was willing to risk losing to any other person. I certainly won’t change my mind about it, now.”
“So you are jealous.”
“Feh. That is not the word I would use.”
“What, then?”
“Protective. Wary, even.”
“Most would say those are just romantic synonyms for jealousy, my dear.”
“Most are wrong.” He kissed you again, much more firmly. That was certainly a challenge.
When you parted, you pulled him onto the bed, letting him take his place above you while you let yourself fall back.
“I love you, Corrin. I’d be a fool to let anyone have a chance to take you away.”
“Even if they did, I wouldn’t give it to them. Not when I have such a handsome, angry ninja waiting for me at home.”
“You’d do well to remember that. My wrath is not one you should incur.”
“No?”
He kissed you again, fighting a smile.
“No.”
It would be proven fairly swiftly afterthat conversatiaon that a jealous Saizo was not a creature to be messed with.
Though an annoyed Corrin trying to find creative ways to hide all the visible love bites he left behind was also a formidable foe, too.
“Who knew anyone could capture my heart? But now that you have it… I’m in the palm of your hand.”
Another late entry for @ferarepair-week2k17. Birthright was my first ever FE game, so Saizo was my very first husband. This family is very precious to me ;w;
