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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 4h

"No rush." He smiles. "We take our time." He presses a kiss to her forehead.

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 5h

"Don't apologize. I'm still learning... Shy? You?" He chuckles. "Nothing to be shy of... I promise."

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 7h

He hums. "Your ears made it almost look like you were uncomfortable." He chuckles nervously. "Apologies... I'm still trying to learn all of the Miqo'te mannerisms."

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 8h

"As I said, I plan on courting you properly. Which means showering you in love and compliments, yes?" He chuckles, but his eyes dart to her ears. "...What's wrong?"

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 11h

Of course. It frames your face really nicely. Accentuates your beauty, truthfully.

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 14h

It's lovely. I think it suits you. [He smiles.]

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 14h

[He hums, smiling, leaning back slightly on the couch so they can simply relax together. After a moment, one hand raises to gently run his fingers through her hair.]

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 15h

[His arms tighten around her, resting his head on top of her head.] ...This feels right.

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16h

Good... Good. I don't want this to end quite yet. [He pulls her closer, pulling her into his lap.]

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16h

[He immediately tightens his grip on her and deepens the kiss, just a tiny bit.] I... Don't know. Nerves?

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 18/10/2026

Of course not. I meant... I don't want you to feel like you can't stay just because this... Has happened. [He smiles, pressing his forehead to hers.]

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 18/10/2026

[As he pulls away, he's slowly breathes out, before laughing softly.] ...You can still stay tonight, you know.

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 18/10/2026

[He smiles softly, before leaning in, gently pressing his lips to hers. In that instant, the magical bind that married them breaks, but... He doesn't care.]

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 18/10/2026

Honestly... Not at all. I've just witnessed how courting should... And shouldn't work. [He smiles, trailing a finger to her chin, tilting her gaze up.] May I... May I kiss you...?

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 18/10/2026

[He laughs, genuinely.] Do you... Think I have much experience? We can figure it out together, my dear.

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 18/10/2026

Really? [He smiles, taking her hand and bringing it to his lips, pressing a kiss to her knuckles.] I will do what I can to make you happy, my lady.

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 17/10/2026

I would not be opposed... I've really enjoyed today...

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 17/10/2026

Would you want that? [He cocks his head to the side, looking a little more serious.] I would... Be happy to court you. But just know I would want to do it properly... Is that okay?

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 17/10/2026

... I... I wouldn't mind this. More often. Without the magical bind, I mean...

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 17/10/2026

[He grabs her hand after she pokes him, kissing her palm.]

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 17/10/2026

[He remains silent for a long moment, before...] Do you...? Actually, I... Nevermind...

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 17/10/2026

[He hesitates for a moment before bringing an arm around her, pulling her close.]

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16/10/2026

...I noticed that, as well. I... Am not bothered by that. I kind of like it.

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16/10/2026

[He smiles, pressing a kiss to the top of her head.] Good.

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16/10/2026

[Once they sit, he glances over at her, noticing the expression on her face.] ...Hey, everything okay?

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16/10/2026

[He smiles, standing up and grabbing his glass. Once she stands, he wraps an arm around her waist and leads her to the couch with him, sitting down.]

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16/10/2026

[He looks... contemplative.] Want to go sit in front of the fire for a while? We can finish our bottle of wine?

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16/10/2026

I said I was /sorry/. [He chuckles, wrapping an arm around her.]

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16/10/2026

I do know what you mean. [He gently smiles.] I missed you, too.

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16/10/2026

[He slowly lets go.] I can stop, I can stop. I don't want to torment you /too/ much~

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16/10/2026

You're always welcome, you know. I'll have somebody make up the guest room for you.

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16/10/2026

[His hand stills for a moment, staring at her. Before he decides to be a little bold, moving his hand higher up, closer to the base of her tail and gently grabbing.]

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16/10/2026

[He smirks more, cheeks flushing.] ...Very well. I /will/ have to finish my work in the morning, then...

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16/10/2026

[He smirks.] You're the one that made it seem like you wanted me to do this, my lady... [One more brush of his hand.] Shall I stop?

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 16/10/2026

[He folds his arms, leaning back and raising an eyebrow.] Planning to keep me busy?

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 15/10/2026

[He smirks, noticing how her body reacts, and does it again.]

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 15/10/2026

I wouldn't have offered if it would be a problem...

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 15/10/2026

[He stares at her, flushed deeply, for a long moment, before slowly reaching over, letting his hand slowly brush against her tail.]

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 15/10/2026

A-Ah, I mean-- we have... We have guest rooms...

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Count Artoirel de Fortemps @artoirelironbone.etheirys.social · 15/10/2026

You can stay all night, if you want. [It takes a moment to realize what he's said, and he coughs, flushing and glancing away.]

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