Shenmei「申美」

居もしない 【Ｇｏｌｄｅｎ Ｔｈｒｏａｔ】「Ｔｈｅ Ｌａｄｙ ｏｆ Ｔｏｕｍａ ａｎｄ ｉｔｓ ｔｒｕｅ ｒｕｌｅｒ。」Art: 松朧 & @hasuyawwn (commission)

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

「for ｄａｒｋｎｅｓｓ and ｉｎｖｉｓｉｂｉｌｉｔｙ call her ｑｕｅｅｎ」

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

She’s looking for someone to spend time with.

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

I have not seen him lately.

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

[Now to fix her hair.]

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

[A good day for reading.]

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

@PsalmsofValla something to cover your ears so the sound is a bit muffled. Now. . .”

She sported a teasing grin.

“Will you fall asleep and need me to tuck you in?”

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

@PsalmsofValla “I am most pleased to hear that. I could not bear the sorrow in my heart if my own daughter could not forgive me.”

The beam was certainly infectious. She could not help but glow too. This was a happy day. A wonderful reunion.

“I would love to. We could look for »

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

@PsalmsofValla the wrongs of the past or erase your suffering, but can make the future a better one for you.

I hope that you can forgive me.”

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

@PsalmsofValla “You will understand the day you have your own child, my dear. I was fortune enough to be blessed with one beautiful princess to adore, love, and spoil.”

She cannot help but smile at the sight of Azura clasping her hands and holding them close.

“I cannot right »

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

@PsalmsofValla face.

“It makes me so glad to hear that. You will always be my baby though.”

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

@PsalmsofValla “Please allow me to do this for you, dear.”

Leaning in slightly, she reaches to dry Azura’s eyes.

“Just look at your beautiful golden eyes. You truly are the splitting image of me.”

Lightly chuckling, she fusses with the strands of hair in her daughter’s »

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

She gently holds her in her arms. It’s clear this is a spot of safety and comfort.

“I believe that is an inquiry only the Gods can answer. Rather, I would ask you have you been. It matters not about myself.”

[𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 ❁ @PsalmsofValla]

Words could hardly formulate correctly, tripping over the silent sobs that were muffled within the embrace. She felt she couldn’t receive such happiness and yet here it was.

The gentle strokes through her hair did wonders to calm her cries, slowly settling down-

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

close, she gently rubs her gloved fingers through the long waves of blue hair.

“I had believed we would never see each other again. Just look at how beautiful you have become.”

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

She was patient. It was clear that this interaction was causing her daughter a great deal of distress.

As their hands touch, she cannot help but smile.

“Yes, dear?”

Once her sweet baby starts to cry in her arms, her motherly instincts are activated. Holding Azura »

[𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 ❁ @PsalmsofValla]

“You’re not..?”

She takes a step forward. Then another. And another until they’re face to face. Her hand reaches out, admittedly more shaky than she noticed prior. It was only then once their hands came into contact that the first few tears began to well up.

“Mother..” -

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

A bit confused, she blinks.

“I am not a mirage. Have you been sleeping well, Azura? I know you have struggled with nightmares.”

[𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 ❁ @PsalmsofValla]

“You’re….”

She takes a step back, eyes as wide as a doe.

“You’re not real.. are you..?”

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

“Azura… ?”

[𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 ❁ @PsalmsofValla]

“…M-mother…?”

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

Time to settle in the library to read a book.

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

@TacticianofNohr “With such exquisite taste, I can only wonder why you do not have your own maiden.”

No need to go in circles with that.

“I do wish.”

The Queen offers her hand.

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

“Iago?”

[Shenmei「申美」 @QueenofNohr]

“Oh my goodness, that sounds horrific. I am glad to see you were able to return from that journey unscathed, Corrin.”

[𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡! @WithYou_Bahamut]

— I assure you that yes. I've gotten used to walking through cold places ever since I braved a blizzard to reach the Ice Tribe. —