[ Here stands King Dimitri Alexandre Blaidyyd, scourge of kittens. He's just sitting on a seat in the living room as he stares blankly at Sylvain, device held helplessly in his hand before he gives his friend a Look of exasperation. ]
If I knew that, I wouldn't be sitting here stuck with them playing on me.
[ He moves when Sylvain plucks them off though, finally stretching his shoulders and standing. ]
I just hadn't wanted them to fall and hurt themselves, is all.
[ Or get crushed by his attempt to hold them. He does give Sylvain an awkward, sheepish look though. ]
Thank you. Now we need to get them somewhere safe before Professor returns...
[Okay - the fact he didn't want to move them himself for fear of hurting them is... both a valid concern and also very, very cute.
He won't go ahead and call him out on that, though, letting him have the 'I didn't want them to fall' excuse. There were enough cats at Garreg Mach for them both to know that they were far sturdier than that.]
You don't want him to meet them? They successfully defeated you, after all.
[Yeah, he's not going to let him live that one down any time soon.
Even if it does become glaringly apparent how rambunctious they are when one climbs its way up onto his shoulders, even as the other seems very content in his arms.]
[ Damnit Sylvain stop reading him so well. He just gives him a tired look at that remark before watching the kittens start to play and climb all over Sylvain now—
At least, from here, they look adorable. He sighs and sets his device down on the coffee table there, shaking his head as he looks aside for a moment. The mention of the Professor is enough to get his cheeks visibly colouring again, but he does try to maintain his composure. ]
I was in the middle of cleaning his chambers next door. The last thing he needs is kittens making more of a mess. But.. I suppose showing them to him isn't too bad.
[ He looks back at Sylvain though, unsure on how to approach this but. ]
... now that you're here, though, there's something I'd like to talk to you about.
[Can't stop, won't stop. It's his right as The Insightful One of the childhood friend squad.
But at least Dimitri looks more at ease with the kittens in... safer... hands.
Until the Professor is mentioned, at least. He does take note of that blush, stores the knowledge away for later use - to tease Dimitri or Byleth or both with.]
You did take a photo... Should I set them outside, so we can talk?
[He sure does notice that uncertain, nervous air about him, so he wants to be able to give him his full attention, if the topic warrants it.
He's sure it does, to get Dimitri like this, but on the other hand, maybe the presence of the kittens would... lighten the mood a bit. So they'll stay if Dimitri wants them to stay. If he doesn't, they'll be safely let out.]
[Unlike his good friend, Sylvain, Manuela is not coming over to save him. Rather, she's coming over to delight in how utterly sweet this is. Dimitri spent so long being such a beast that she's eager to see him being stuck in a silly situation like this.
It's good for him.
And really cute.
So knock, knock~
(Just assume someone told her where you live, young man.)]
[ The door's opens so should she push it, she'll find her way to a rather stunningly embarrassing view of Dimitri with a device in one hand and two kittens now crawling up his arms. He's at least dressed down in a black shirt and breeches, but—
When he sees Manuela, however, he tenses up visibly- especially because of what this goddessdamned device has been doing and he can feel his face heat up. ]
Professor, you...
[ First things first, he attempts to bow to her in apology— only to be met with whining mewls. ]
[ He gives Manuela a helpless look when she comes over, a bit too nervous to move too quickly and catch the kittens in reflex— that's the last thing he wants happening right now, and he sighs. ]
They must have gotten in when I was cleaning the Professor's chambers next door.
[ There were a lot of jellyfish. A lot... ]
Would you... mind lifting them off me, Professor Manuela...
[ He really doesn't want to hurt them by lifting them off himself, with how bad he is with delicate things. ]
Oh certainly, dear. Though that doesn't at all explain how they got up on top of you.
[Carefully she lifts one off to nestle it against her chest. The other is a little more tangled but she eventually gets them free and cuddled against her. Stroking there little heads, she gives them both smiles before looking back to Dimitri.]
May I ask why you were cleaning the Professor's chambers?
[ And one of the kittens will be peeking very carefully out of the box whenever Felix decides to enter. He figured it'd be a good way to keep from having him "talk" to Sylvain with his weapon... ]
[ Felix still has full intentions to murder Sylvain, but the kitty does distract him for a moment as he's about to announce himself. He pauses, bending down slightly to offer it some pets. ]
Dimitri.
[ Still weird using his name but...he's kind of earned it. For once in a while occasions. ]
I'm here.
sylvain will pop in when felix remembers he exists
[ Dimitri, thankfully, is there when Felix enters, and he does find himself smiling to himself when he sees Felix giving one of the kittens some affection. It does bring a more innocent time to mind, and he carefully handles the other kitten on his arm-
He's avoiding actually holding it for now. ]
Looks like she found you before me...
[ They've figured out that the kittens might be brother and sister, at least. ]
Would you like to hold this one? He's a bit nervous.
[ And Dimitri's actually terrified of holding them in his hands, so the kitten's just perched on his arm... ]
[ Felix stops petting the cat when he hears Dimitri's voice. That brings him to stand up fully, looking across at the man he'd battled between wanting to shank and wanting to follow for so long now. ]
What are you doing it like that for?
[ He shakes his head, judging Dimitri as usual. But he does step closer to pry the nervous boy off of Dimitri's arm. Don't ask him if he's got warm fuzzies from cradling the soft kitten in his arms, because he'll chop your arm off in reply. ]
Where is Sylvain.
[ See, kittens reminded him of certain soft images that someone posted on Prismagram. ]
[ He's not really sure what's going on and he would assume, as Sylvain suggested—That Felix has been suffering some effects of the moons here to end up keeping to himself. He wouldn't entirely blame him either— as he's witnessed, the moons are able to influence a person's identity itself at times. It's no wonder that many would feel a bit ashamed after it.
As he waits, once he's showered at the building's gym showers and is relaxing, dressed down rather simply, a modern long sleeved shirt and slacks— even in the cold of the changing air, and he pauses as he looks towards Felix arriving there. ]
Ah, there you are. It's good to see you Felix.
[ More than he's expressing— here he thought Felix had genuinely been put off by him and he'd wanted to mend that bridge in some way. ]
[ He's definitely suffered the effects of the moons, and has decided that it's completely embarrassing to show his face to those he loves. Except Sylvain but their bond is slightly different than his bond with everyone else. Most of the time he's been quick to accept relief from people who barely know him at all...
But that doesn't matter. Because he's not even here for that reason. Although if it happens..
He'd seen Edelgard and the meeting with her could have gone a lot worse, but it was still something that wore on Felix a bit. He'd had to remember their dead schoolmates, the betrayals, their childhood losses, and ... what Edelgard's very existence had done to Dimitri. It bothered Felix tremendously. He was always rough on his liege but now that the war's over (in his timeline anyway), there's just that tiny edge of softness he's gained back for him. He'll always be a beast, but he's a beast who's overcome some of his demons, and Felix is happy following him to the ends of the world. ]
... I didn't realize it had been so long.
[ So he's trying to say he didn't mean to avoid Dimitri. In all fairness though, he didn't want to interrupt the googly eyes at Byleth either ... ]
[ Felix is one of the people Dimitri always holds some guilt over— over Glenn, and Rodrigue, especially. But mostly, for the friend that he misses having. Duscur changed them, yes, but while his friends had been given A+ Ranks with each other IS were cowards and kept Dimitri from enjoying that goddammit IS been able to maintain their bonds with each other...
He certainly did feel like he wasn't quite where his friends were with each other. So he had no right to demand more from them.
He wouldn't, anyway.
At the very least, with the war having ended... he'd hope that Felix would forgive him and ease on his disdain for him. Especially with him now governing his lands...
The thought makes Dimitri's heart ache, knowing and forever intending to carry the guilt of Felix losing his father because of him. But he aims to do whatever he can for his friend, as King and liege, and he approaches him to stand before him.
(He almost seems cute like this.)
With a softer look, he gives him a nod. ]
My door is always open to you, Felix. Ephraim and Eirika miss you as well.
[ The kitties, who are growing well! He turns and motions ahead. ]
Walk with me? I want to hear what you've been doing. And.. discuss a matter regarding a certain new arrival here.
[ He obviously means Edelgard, but he wants to get the bad news out of the way first. ]
[ Felix can't deny that there are some darker feelings about the whole Rodrigue situation, and of Glenn too. He can't fault Dimitri for mourning the man's death though. And he tries not to let his weird lingering feelings of familial abandonment leak into things all that often. He has treated the "boar prince" with enough disdain without all that...
There absolutely should have been A+ ranks but that is what RP is for now Felix actively chose to support Dimitri, and he hopes that the other understands the significance of that choice. He hopes that his loyalty hasn't been questioned or, at least, is not questioned anymore. ]
I'm ... sorry, for not visiting.
[ Wait what. Yes, an apology, but don't expect him to repeat it. Seriously though, he and Dimitri are neighbors and Felix has still not put in enough effort. He does regret that. It's just ... yeah. Things have been embarrassing. He would like to see the kitties again too.
With a nod, he agrees to go walking with Dimitri. He's not sure how much of "what he's been doing" he wants to share, but ... ]
So you're aware she's here. [ He looks grim for a second. ] I met up with her.
[ And he certainly has no hesitation, finding where Byleth is and without waiting, he'll... come over and wrap his arms around him and push his face into the side of his neck.
He can't say much, though his lashes are wet from the little crying he did earlier, so. ]
You didn't have to. Yet I'd have wondered if you were cross with me if you hadn't.
[ Ah, well... this is unexpected. Byleth had been in the middle of stirring the chocolate, but he doesn't mind setting the spoon down to indulge Dimitri, reaching back to run his fingers over his hair and the back of his neck then turning his own face to brush his mouth to his cheek. It's then that he notices the remnants of moisture clinging to Dimitri's bottom lids, making him turn around so he can face him completely.
Both hands cup Dimitri's face, forcing his former student to look at him before pushing up on his toes so he can kiss the wet spot gently. ]
Why would you think I was cross?
[ He knows he's hard to read, but he likes to think he's a little more expressive when he's livid. ]
[ This is true peace... he feels like the world is absolutely wrong without Byleth there. Even if so much of their time here is spent doing other busywork, but he does make it a point to come back to him.
No matter what, no matter how— he's the only one he'd have in his arms.
He pauses, quiet as he allows Byleth to kiss him, his own hands cupping his head as he opens his eye, gazing upon that face he cannot ever get out of his heart and thoughts. He's quiet as he speaks, before releasing a soft sigh and smile. ]
Because I'm a fool who cannot give you the happiness you are truly deserving of. Yet here you are, accepting what little I can give.
[ He moves his head so that he can plant a small kiss on Byleth's forehead. ]
I've missed you.
[ Ever since Byleth stopped staying long in his room, he's felt a little out of sorts. ]
[ Sylvain's words echo back to him as he considers his own actions and always trying to accommodate Dimitri when he should have been less skittish. Less avoidant. He should have told him everything the moment he learned. He should have asked him to crawl into his bed, to give into him, to surrender, to love him... instead of waiting so long, giving Dimitri reason to doubt his own feelings.
He never wanted him to feel this way at all.
Both hands move down his arms and take Dimitri's fingers between his own as he struggles with how to start -where to start. He can't keep hiding from the truth, and even if it should tear them apart, he has to face that reality now. ]
You don't have to.
[ He really wants to stay by his side. ]
You make me happy.
[ Happier than he ever thought he could be after losing his father. Dimitri and the rest of his former students had become his family in his stead. ]
But there's something you should know about me, about the crests, about Rhea... do you want me to continue?
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[So. True to his word, he does end up heading over to Dimitri's apartment to save him from the little furry menaces that found their way in.
And to hide from Felix.So - after a knock to be polite, he opens the door...
And finds Dimitri with the two cats up on him.]
Dimitri... how did this happen?
[Don't laugh, don't laugh...
Just going to reach up and scoop one of the cats off him, though.]
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If I knew that, I wouldn't be sitting here stuck with them playing on me.
[ He moves when Sylvain plucks them off though, finally stretching his shoulders and standing. ]
I just hadn't wanted them to fall and hurt themselves, is all.
[ Or get crushed by his attempt to hold them. He does give Sylvain an awkward, sheepish look though. ]
Thank you. Now we need to get them somewhere safe before Professor returns...
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He won't go ahead and call him out on that, though, letting him have the 'I didn't want them to fall' excuse. There were enough cats at Garreg Mach for them both to know that they were far sturdier than that.]
You don't want him to meet them? They successfully defeated you, after all.
[Yeah, he's not going to let him live that one down any time soon.
Even if it does become glaringly apparent how rambunctious they are when one climbs its way up onto his shoulders, even as the other seems very content in his arms.]
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At least, from here, they look adorable. He sighs and sets his device down on the coffee table there, shaking his head as he looks aside for a moment. The mention of the Professor is enough to get his cheeks visibly colouring again, but he does try to maintain his composure. ]
I was in the middle of cleaning his chambers next door. The last thing he needs is kittens making more of a mess. But.. I suppose showing them to him isn't too bad.
[ He looks back at Sylvain though, unsure on how to approach this but. ]
... now that you're here, though, there's something I'd like to talk to you about.
[ And he actually looks nervous about it. ]
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But at least Dimitri looks more at ease with the kittens in... safer... hands.
Until the Professor is mentioned, at least. He does take note of that blush, stores the knowledge away for later use - to tease Dimitri or Byleth or both with.]
You did take a photo... Should I set them outside, so we can talk?
[He sure does notice that uncertain, nervous air about him, so he wants to be able to give him his full attention, if the topic warrants it.
He's sure it does, to get Dimitri like this, but on the other hand, maybe the presence of the kittens would... lighten the mood a bit. So they'll stay if Dimitri wants them to stay. If he doesn't, they'll be safely let out.]
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[Unlike his good friend, Sylvain, Manuela is not coming over to save him. Rather, she's coming over to delight in how utterly sweet this is. Dimitri spent so long being such a beast that she's eager to see him being stuck in a silly situation like this.
It's good for him.
And really cute.
So knock, knock~
(Just assume someone told her where you live, young man.)]
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When he sees Manuela, however, he tenses up visibly- especially because of what this goddessdamned device has been doing and he can feel his face heat up. ]
Professor, you...
[ First things first, he attempts to bow to her in apology— only to be met with whining mewls. ]
I'm sorry you had to see... all of that. Gah!
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Oh. Oh my.
Manuela stares before she chuckles softly and comes over to lightly pet one of the protesting kitties.]
Now how did they get up here, Dimitri?
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They must have gotten in when I was cleaning the Professor's chambers next door.
[ There were a lot of jellyfish. A lot... ]
Would you... mind lifting them off me, Professor Manuela...
[ He really doesn't want to hurt them by lifting them off himself, with how bad he is with delicate things. ]
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[Carefully she lifts one off to nestle it against her chest. The other is a little more tangled but she eventually gets them free and cuddled against her. Stroking there little heads, she gives them both smiles before looking back to Dimitri.]
May I ask why you were cleaning the Professor's chambers?
that's getting some pussy alright
play your cards right and you can get more pussy, Dimitri
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[ And one of the kittens will be peeking very carefully out of the box whenever Felix decides to enter. He figured it'd be a good way to keep from having him "talk" to Sylvain with his weapon... ]
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Dimitri.
[ Still weird using his name but...he's kind of earned it. For once in a while occasions. ]
I'm here.
sylvain will pop in when felix remembers he exists
He's avoiding actually holding it for now. ]
Looks like she found you before me...
[ They've figured out that the kittens might be brother and sister, at least. ]
Would you like to hold this one? He's a bit nervous.
[ And Dimitri's actually terrified of holding them in his hands, so the kitten's just perched on his arm... ]
don't worry, he'll remember soon
What are you doing it like that for?
[ He shakes his head, judging Dimitri as usual. But he does step closer to pry the nervous boy off of Dimitri's arm. Don't ask him if he's got warm fuzzies from cradling the soft kitten in his arms, because he'll chop your arm off in reply. ]
Where is Sylvain.
[ See, kittens reminded him of certain soft images that someone posted on Prismagram. ]
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But he does keep Felix occupied, and focused on his first question— ]
I don't want to hurt him. Especially with my grip as it is...
[ He's no good with delicate things so he's glad Felix has the kitten. He does look up at him at the mention of Sylvain, though. ]
Sylvain's in the privy.
[ Good answer, right? ]
... and I'd rather you both don't make a mess here. The Professor is staying with me and I don't want him uncomfortable.
[ Sylvain might not stop him but surely Byleth's mention might? On top of the kittens? It's a foolproof plan. ]
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[ He's not really sure what's going on and he would assume, as Sylvain suggested—That Felix has been suffering some effects of the moons here to end up keeping to himself. He wouldn't entirely blame him either— as he's witnessed, the moons are able to influence a person's identity itself at times. It's no wonder that many would feel a bit ashamed after it.
As he waits, once he's showered at the building's gym showers and is relaxing, dressed down rather simply, a modern long sleeved shirt and slacks— even in the cold of the changing air, and he pauses as he looks towards Felix arriving there. ]
Ah, there you are. It's good to see you Felix.
[ More than he's expressing— here he thought Felix had genuinely been put off by him and he'd wanted to mend that bridge in some way. ]
What brought on this sudden visit?
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But that doesn't matter. Because he's not even here for that reason.
Although if it happens..He'd seen Edelgard and the meeting with her could have gone a lot worse, but it was still something that wore on Felix a bit. He'd had to remember their dead schoolmates, the betrayals, their childhood losses, and ... what Edelgard's very existence had done to Dimitri. It bothered Felix tremendously. He was always rough on his liege but now that the war's over (in his timeline anyway), there's just that tiny edge of softness he's gained back for him. He'll always be a beast, but he's a beast who's overcome some of his demons, and Felix is happy following him to the ends of the world. ]
... I didn't realize it had been so long.
[ So he's trying to say he didn't mean to avoid Dimitri. In all fairness though, he didn't want to interrupt the googly eyes at Byleth either ... ]
Why do I have to have a reason?
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been given A+ Ranks with each other IS were cowards and kept Dimitri from enjoying that goddammit ISbeen able to maintain their bonds with each other...He certainly did feel like he wasn't quite where his friends were with each other. So he had no right to demand more from them.
He wouldn't, anyway.
At the very least, with the war having ended... he'd hope that Felix would forgive him and ease on his disdain for him. Especially with him now governing his lands...
The thought makes Dimitri's heart ache, knowing and forever intending to carry the guilt of Felix losing his father because of him. But he aims to do whatever he can for his friend, as King and liege, and he approaches him to stand before him.
(He almost seems cute like this.)
With a softer look, he gives him a nod. ]
My door is always open to you, Felix. Ephraim and Eirika miss you as well.
[ The kitties, who are growing well! He turns and motions ahead. ]
Walk with me? I want to hear what you've been doing. And.. discuss a matter regarding a certain new arrival here.
[ He obviously means Edelgard, but he wants to get the bad news out of the way first. ]
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There absolutely should have been A+ ranks but that is what RP is for nowFelix actively chose to support Dimitri, and he hopes that the other understands the significance of that choice. He hopes that his loyalty hasn't been questioned or, at least, is not questioned anymore. ]I'm ... sorry, for not visiting.
[ Wait what. Yes, an apology, but don't expect him to repeat it. Seriously though, he and Dimitri are neighbors and Felix has still not put in enough effort. He does regret that. It's just ... yeah. Things have been embarrassing. He would like to see the kitties again too.
With a nod, he agrees to go walking with Dimitri. He's not sure how much of "what he's been doing" he wants to share, but ... ]
So you're aware she's here. [ He looks grim for a second. ] I met up with her.
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[ And he certainly has no hesitation, finding where Byleth is and without waiting, he'll... come over and wrap his arms around him and push his face into the side of his neck.
He can't say much, though his lashes are wet from the little crying he did earlier, so. ]
You didn't have to. Yet I'd have wondered if you were cross with me if you hadn't.
[ Let him be big lion cub okay. ]
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Both hands cup Dimitri's face, forcing his former student to look at him before pushing up on his toes so he can kiss the wet spot gently. ]
Why would you think I was cross?
[ He knows he's hard to read, but he likes to think he's a little more expressive when he's livid. ]
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No matter what, no matter how— he's the only one he'd have in his arms.
He pauses, quiet as he allows Byleth to kiss him, his own hands cupping his head as he opens his eye, gazing upon that face he cannot ever get out of his heart and thoughts. He's quiet as he speaks, before releasing a soft sigh and smile. ]
Because I'm a fool who cannot give you the happiness you are truly deserving of. Yet here you are, accepting what little I can give.
[ He moves his head so that he can plant a small kiss on Byleth's forehead. ]
I've missed you.
[ Ever since Byleth stopped staying long in his room, he's felt a little out of sorts. ]
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He never wanted him to feel this way at all.
Both hands move down his arms and take Dimitri's fingers between his own as he struggles with how to start -where to start. He can't keep hiding from the truth, and even if it should tear them apart, he has to face that reality now. ]
You don't have to.
[ He really wants to stay by his side. ]
You make me happy.
[ Happier than he ever thought he could be after losing his father. Dimitri and the rest of his former students had become his family in his stead. ]
But there's something you should know about me, about the crests, about Rhea... do you want me to continue?
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Now, Your Majesty... you could just ask me on a date, if you want me to take you out~~ I'd be more than happy to.