Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 28/02/2026“Nothing else would make me feel better. Laying my head on your chest, you running your fingers through my hair—“ In his wistful expression, his eyes fluttered, balance frayed. 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Ordinarily he would fight it. Insist he wasn’t that bad off, that he could push through it. But he was tired. Exhausted, even. He smiled a little by the cheek kiss, wishing he could kiss him on the mouth. “Yeah, okay. I’m going to need an Elezen to cuddle, though.” 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 28/02/2026“I— well, to be,” he trails off, not able to come up with a reason why he’s not in bed when he isn’t feeling well. 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 26/02/2026“Ah, thank you Lyse! Do what you can to keep healthy!” 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 26/02/2026“‘Tis that time of year for illnesses to be running rampant. My sweet Gigi has a stuffy nose. It looks like a staying in and cuddling daughter on the couch day!” 120
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Tilts his head curiously. “Are you well?” Reaches his hand out to brush Estinien’s bangs up, laying his palm against his forehead. 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 24/02/2026“Honey, it’s barely 9 am.” He laughs. “What do you mean by this?” 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Grins against his mouth, nuzzling his nose. “That’s right. I pray the chocolate is good.” 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 07/02/2026“Wonderful!” Reaches into his pouch and pulls out a chocolate frog, grabbing Estinien’s hand and putting it there with a little grin. 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 07/02/2026“I suppose you’re right. Do you have some time to spare to rest with me?” 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 06/02/2026His eyes widen slightly. “Meteor, I’m indebted to you. I promise I’ll take good care of myself.” 000
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 06/02/2026“Hmm. I will have to procure a heat pack and try to lay down for a little bit. You don’t suppose Lucia would mind if I take a day off, despite this being my own doing?” 000
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 06/02/2026“Aside from being unable to sleep and the tummy being a little wonky still, okay!” 000
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 06/02/2026“I just wanna be a grown man but tummy says no.” Sigh. 110
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 06/02/2026“Despite the lactose intolerance, I did in fact have a bowl of ice cream for dinner last night. No I did not tolerate it well.” 130
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 03/02/2026“I know exactly what you want, no guessing necessary.” 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 03/02/2026The onslaught of kisses continue. Between the brows, the crook of his nose, his temple, the tip of his ear, corner of his jaw, the peak of his cheekbone, finally landing on his mouth. 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 03/02/2026“Well, I wasn’t until you mentioned it! It’s fine, though. The important thing to me is that she came to me for help.” 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Grabs his chin and peppers his cheek with kisses. 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 03/02/2026“Oh yes. That gets you a little pumped for the day, doesn’t it?” 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 03/02/2026“Gigi decimated her Animal Crossing island and asked if I would help rebuild her cliffs and rivers.” He laughs. “I’m happy to help her!” 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 02/02/2026“Ah! Cuteness overload! I just want to grab your face and kiss it all over!” 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 02/02/2026“I’m just admiring someone beautiful. Who can have anything his heart desires, especially on his special day.” 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Crosses his arms. “Does such unfinished work present such dire attention that it’s a life or death matter? Or something that can’t be delegated to a trusted second official in command?” 000
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 29/01/2026“Speaker of the House of Lords, Lord Commander, and author?” His eyebrows raise, the flicker of a smirk on his lips. 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 29/01/2026“I do think you ought to take some respite soon, Lord Commander.” 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 29/01/2026He gasps. “You’re right, my friend. I’d love nothing more than to marry that sweet man.” A little giggle. 010
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 29/01/2026— powerless to have done more to stop them, like I’ve failed. Usually I’m proficient at keeping the anxiety at bay, but I feel it strongly these days. Heavy on my chest where I struggle to draw in a breath,” a pause to suck in some air, his eyes glistening. 110
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 29/01/2026— to beat slightly harder to keep up with his continual falling in his love for this man. He swallowed. “You would be right. I’m exhausted, Estinien. It’s finally catching up with me, having to hold myself together every day I witness the shambles my homeland has become. The weight of feeling — 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 29/01/2026“Hang on, need to catch my breath.” He takes a few measured breaths. Half from being overwhelmed with emotion, half with having his breath stolen by how gorgeous Estinien is, especially when he smiles. Seeing that charming little dimple on his right cheek that’s always hiding forcing his heart — 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Despite the tears and shaky hands, he found himself chuckling ever so lightly. “Well now I’m blushing along with being a blubbering mess.” 110
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 27/01/2026He heaved a sigh of relief. “I thought you had fallen!” 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Although hearing his voice and holding his hand was of a great comfort, he let out a strangled sob. Maybe he was finally comfortable enough to let this side of him show. Regardless. He palmed the tears off of his face with his other hand, staggering a breath. “S-sorry honey. I’m j-just—“ 110
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 27/01/2026He shuddered a breath, definitely anticipating that. As slowly as he could and taking advantage of Estinien’s guiding hands, he lowered himself to the seat. He leaned his head back, a single tear beading at the corner of his eye and rolling down his cheek. The pain was awful, but on top of that, — 100
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 26/01/2026— the nearest seat, a cushy and inviting bench that had been recently added to their hut of operations and conveniently placed close to the ceruleum heater. 110
Maxima Priscus @thefreckled.bsky.social · 26/01/2026His eyes flutter open just in time for the kiss to land on his nose. A smile touched his lips, though short lived as he did as instructed and leaned on Estinien. He found relief from releasing the pressure but not before being hit with gnawing pain. Light pressure, he told himself, hobbling to — 110