@eternalregent slowly slid beneath Regent's, taking the vampire's hand and guiding it to his beak. The avian pressed a gentle kiss to his husband's knuckles and the back of his hand.
@eternalregent Azir's hands moved to rest on his husband's arms. He turned his head slightly to the side, exposing more of his neck and hoping it would receive some attention as well. "Of course, I am always rather protective of it. It was a beautiful gift from you, my love."
His fingers-
@eternalregent There was a subtle and short avian trill, a sound of both surprise and affection. Azir seemed happy. How lovely.
"Thank you, my love, it is stunning. Perhaps I can wear it with the pendant you gifted me as well?"
@TheFierceHunter "To love only those of similar rank or title, to procreate and produce an heir, to appear grand and majestic at all times, to be unable to converse with those of lesser status or… impure blood. Questionable rules and traditions, and foolish, if I may say."
@TheFierceHunter "Most, I suppose. I myself do not understand the desire to only be surrounded by nobility. It becomes rather dull. There are certain limitations to royalty that others do not possess."
@TheFierceHunter "'Emperor' is a title attached to History, yes. However, my story is no more interesting than yours. Do you believe I am only interested in nobility?"
"…And how did you find yourself in such a predicament, soldier?"
Hearing a commotion, Azir went to investigate and found one of his soldiers trapped between two walls. Cliché, The Emperor thought. "Please, avoid narrow spaces. Allow me to help."
@_deception__ but Aatrox was allowed to miss who he once was. "You have the power to write another story. Whether you wish to be remembered as the man you once were, or as someone new, you will always be able to change your own chapters. Learn from the previous pages."
@_deception__ the Darkin's. He offered comfort and support. "I believe everyone else would have gone mad in your situation, and many did. The man you once were is always within you. It is never too late to choose who you want to be, despite the obstacles." The past had many flaws,-
@_deception__ than a cage.
"I was given a second chance, and you deserve more than an eternity of grief. There is always carnage, but it does not have to define any of us."
@_deception__ "Ashamed? It was not your fault, Aatrox. Our people had suffered long before the betrayal and my demise. The downfall of the Empire, and everything that followed happened because of my misplaced trust." They could let the past haunt their hearts, but it was no better-