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a visible flinch as she throws remarks at him. he doesn't really know how to backtrack out of this one, so he just curses himself. and looks very awkward. "just - forget i said anything. i'm sorry. i think it looks fine, if that helps."

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he nods. "i know real life isn't all happy endings, but... i guess so." he admired the knights' bravery, their achievements, being part of something big and noble. but mostly, it was a dream he started chasing before he could convince himself to stop.

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past mail exchanges /do/ sound romantic... and intimate. i didn't know they published those." his attention is turned to the book placed in his hands. he hums and turns it to skim the blurb on the back cover. "i haven't read this one before, but it sounds good. it'll be next on my list." +

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with the novels instead. "i'm not anything amazing - i just like reading. and nothing complicated." a smile blooms on his lips, and he looks at ivaylo like he's a new person. who knew that beneath his sort of apathetic exterior, he was a romantic! "hm. i'm not into history much, but the +

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DAMIEN @valiantdeer.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

with every day being uncertain, it was important that damien started earning money immediately. there was no time to bide or gold to invest in a proper education, even if it would have been better in the long run. so, he turned to the library's textbooks for learning... and promptly fell in love +

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[he pauses mid-chew, looks at her with his brown eyes suddenly brimming with tears (🥹), and swallows thickly. okay, he's not going to cry. he doesn't want maddie to freak out... but he feels so loved. nobody's ever done something so special, just for him, and made him feel like he deserves it.] +

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DAMIEN @valiantdeer.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

he smiles and lowers his head so she can put it on him properly. "it's really warm... and it fits well! where did you get it?"

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it's not that bad. he would only change a few minor things. and the wrinkles give it character... or something. it's the thought that counts. he freezes in place when he's accused, then chuckles sheepishly. "i wasn't going to laugh. sorry for looking so long, i didn't mean to... want some help?"

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pretty good - he's outdone himself. "yeah, it looks comfortable down there. should we get warmed up?"

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it's such a genuine compliment; a smile is brought to his lips, and he releases a breath he didn't realise he was holding. "thank you. i just used the stuff in the kitchen - but let's call it the damien special." he holds his mug in his hands, pleased with how it warms his cold fingers. it does +

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the potatoes are next. he inspects the skins, choosing only the smoothest ones. this is easy so far - he's good at grocery shopping.

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𝙽𝙾𝙱𝙻𝙴 :: 𝑺𝑯𝑼𝑻 — 𝑰𝑵 @vonvarley.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

"ooh. writing anything interesting? or are you just restocking?" he goes through the yellow onions, feeling for weight and firmness. when he's happy, he bags a couple before grinning. "don't worry, i wear gloves - most of the time. i'm sure he doesn't have any diseases, claude. it's okay." +

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Leena the merc @mercatnaryleena.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Now to make a short thread for Leena! Muse is Leena! She is a fire emblem oc and part of the world of Seraphine just like @vevelaignis.bsky.social

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DAMIEN @valiantdeer.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

brown eyes peer at her curiously, wanting to help but hesitant to approach.

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in textures is nice as well.] mm! your cake is the best, maddie. thank you again. [he goes in for another bite, speeding up in excitement.]

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[that probably means it's time to try one of the critters now. he takes another sliver of cake along with a strawberry mouse.] i'm sorry, mr strawberry. [the rueful expression on his face is immediately replaced by joy. it tastes amazing - the fruit adds a sweet and tart flavour. the difference +

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milk to make it richer. he also finds a spice blend - he's not completely sure what's inside, but he can smell cinnamon and nutmeg - so he adds that too. when he's done, he serves it in two cups and offers one to orion. "here you go."

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"hm... i don't know if i can make hot chocolate as well as maddie... but i can try?" alright, well now he /knows/ he's not going to live up to expectations. he'll try his best anyway, so he goes into the kitchen to see what he can find. instead of cocoa powder, he uses grated chocolate and adds +

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have to base it off me, though. what do you like reading?"

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... but thank you." he smiles at the compliment, soaking it in. it makes doing the chore worth it. "oh, i was rereading legends of chivalry. it's one of my favourites..." he can probably recite some passages off the top of his head, but he isn't about to do that in front of ivaylo. "you don't +

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"i'm sure you keep it neat and tidy." he continues on, not noticing ivaylo's reaction. he's too invested in this conversation about libraries and books. "when i was little, i stayed in the library until it closed. i was too young to help out properly, otherwise i'd be just as good as you. +

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like it?" usually, he just mixes cocoa powder, a sweetener, water, sometimes milk, and calls it a day... it's not very decadent.

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"it's all good." the hand on his wrist is cold, but he tries not to flinch. his head tilts. "thank you, doctor orion. what about you - are you eating and drinking well?" he gestures to the glass of water, encouraging orion to drink it. "i'll be in charge of making the hot chocolate. how do you +

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"woah, did you just check your blood pressure? can you check mine too?" he asks, momentarily distracted, before he remembers what he was doing. "wait... i'll be back." he pulls out a chair so orion can sit, then grabs a blanket and a cup of water for him. "i hope that helps?"

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the time being. he guides orion back inside and into the dining hall. "i'll grab a blanket for you."

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a firm arm comes around orion for support, and he's shocked at how cold the other feels. just how long has he been outside? "no no, i'm not upset either, don't worry." actually, he's kind of upset that orion might get sick. he unknots his scarf with his free hand and drapes it around him for +

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"heh. i didn't do it in the end... are you upset?" oops, maybe he should tone it down for orion. noted. "yeah, let's go inside and make hot chocolate. there should be a window that shows this area." he stands up quickly, feeling like he needs to defrost. how did orion stay out here for so long?

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too cute. he doesn't want to eat them! he gets a tiny piece off the edge, and it's soft and sweet and perfect.] that's really good!

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well... i'm really happy right now, so i'm having a happy birthday. [he places the cake onto a table carefully, grabs two forks, and gives one to maddie.] yeah. birthday cake always tastes better when it's shared with other people. [he hesitates to stab his fork into the cake. the critters are +

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a chuckle. "did i startle you? sorry. i didn't mean to, or else i would've tried harder." he grins playfully. he nods with an impressed look at orion's sketch. it's pretty accurate to the landscape in front of them. "woah, that's really good! ... aren't you getting cold, though? 'cause i am."

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he's tempted to sneak up and surprise orion, but he doesn't want to ruin whatever he's scribbling into his notebook. instead, he takes a seat by his side. he can feel the chill of the weather after just a few minutes. isn't orion cold? "hey, what are you doing?"

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happy she did. she's really spoilt him.] want to have a bite with me?

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