╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲

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[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

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[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

———country! gorgeous isn't it?"

Daphne hummed her agreement, pulling a stretch of it free and holding it up against Remont.

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

Daphne was maybe a little more cavalier with her magic use than she ought to be. she did make sure at least not to use anything that would attract too much attention, but on the occasionit might get her in trouble... well, it was very lucky that she was the one in charge of ———

[𝖗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗇𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝖾𝗒𝖾𝖽 @serpentlies]

he watched the magic take place in such public place, in a kingdom that forbids it. made him look around in case anyone saw as he finished his own plum.

he was about to ask but the familiar fabric with designs that remind him of home pulled his attention. "where'd you get that +

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

——— what information went where in this kingdom.

she glanced up at him as he approached, then looking to the merchant who let out an intrigued hum. "oh this? well my supplier sails all over the world, to even the most exotic locations. he told me this was from the serpent ———

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

——— fabric, taking down a luxurious green silk embroidered with serpents and floral designs. looking it over and inspecting the stitches.

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

she just gave him an amused look and continued browsing the stalls. she finished her plum and turned the bare stone over in her hand a few times. invisible magic drying it down so she could slip it in a pocket in the skirts of her gown.

she stopped at a stall selling ———

[𝖗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗇𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝖾𝗒𝖾𝖽 @serpentlies]

“mm..” remont hums as he chews, taking the plum and another bite of it.

“i do not fret.” but his curiosity is piqued.

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

“a poisoned plum?” Daphne snorted, handing his plum to him after he took a bite. “if I wanted to poison you, you wouldn’t be able to guess it was happening.”

nodding and moving on to the next stall. “mhm. eventually. don’t fret, it won’t disappear.”

[𝖗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗇𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝖾𝗒𝖾𝖽 @serpentlies]

nah, he doesn’t blame her.

remont eyes the plum as he receives it, then looks at daphne with a raised brow. “poisoned?” he jokes as he goes ahead and bites a chunk out of it. the loud cheer attracting his attention. “is that where we’re headed?”

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

——— holds the other out for him to try, looking at him expectantly.

a loud cheer came from the end of the street, but Daphne was in no rush. they wouldn’t miss out on the festivities and she wanted to show him everything she loved here.

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

she’s excited! can he blame her? Daphne is very rarely drained of energy, and constantly fuelled by a mischievous spirit.

“only if you want to.” she responded in a sing-song voice, handing over some of her own money to buy them each a plum. biting into her’s as she ———

[𝖗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗇𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝖾𝗒𝖾𝖽 @serpentlies]

so further down the rabbit hole they go. her strength surprising him yet leaving him no time to say anything about it. he tags along, or more likely, gets pulled along, almost bumping into people he sees the very last minute.

and when they finally stop; he breaths out and turns+

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

——— taking her time, however, to stop at different stalls; running her fingers over silks, smelling flowers and perfumes. She greeted each merchant like an old friend, often by name or asking after their parents, or even grandparents.

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

“I will keep that in mind.” She hums. A grin appeared as he asked that and she swapped to hold his hand then, dragging him a long with remarkable strength.

“I do. Come on!”

She led him ( rather forcefully ) through a few back alley streets until they reached a market ———

[𝖗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗇𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝖾𝗒𝖾𝖽 @serpentlies]

he didn’t protest against it either.

“well, if you need any help i’m at your disposal. now,,” he glances at her. “any other places you want to show me?”

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

——— street. There were stalls of fresh fruit and delicacies, fabrics, furniture, and any sort of item one could make a profit on that could be imagined. She slowed down then, walking out much more calmly, and following the sound of music coming from further down. She was ———

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

rolling her eyes at him. they passed into quieter streets again, but she didn’t unlink their arms.

“maybe. I will see what I can do.” she could. she smuggled many things into court without many knowing at all. she just needed to devise a plan and pick a suitable donor.

[𝖗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗇𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝖾𝗒𝖾𝖽 @serpentlies]

“tutelage…” he repeats in a mumble, almost teasing but he holds back a scoff.

“what i mean to say is.. it’d be better if we brought it to her instead. is it possible to be smuggled in?”

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

——— about learning anything, I would have hoped it would be my tutelage… but perhaps its best if people don’t think the ladies are forming an army of their own.

I think they’re rather sweet, however. It’s a shame the prince is involved at all.” Making a disgusted face.

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

Daphne chuckled at that, turning her face and half hiding it against his arm. When she straightened up again, she took in a breath, half to hide another laugh. “I-… yes. Well, first of all, he is my friend as well. A brother, almost. And if Elvira is going to be bragging ———

[𝖗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗇𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝖾𝗒𝖾𝖽 @serpentlies]

"yeah if you can get her off that lord. cyrus' friend."

remont rolls his eyes in exasperation. "poor fellow made the mistake to show her a few moves on how to fight and she won't stop talking about him." well, that's all remont knows he did.

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

——— you or I escort her. perhaps not you after that display.” nudging him with her elbow as she teased him again.

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

“ah, don’t be fooled, ser. you are not home. not even someone from this kingdom is home in there. only a few of us are.” she teased.

she beamed at him and nodded, “you are very welcome. I am glad I could help. I hope it can work for the princess too, though I would suggest ———

[𝖗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗇𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝖾𝗒𝖾𝖽 @serpentlies]

“i enter establishments like that back home too. they just know to leave me alone.” remont looked around the street, the probably illegal nightlife; maybe they don’t differ so much.

her disapproving stare was met by a raised eyebrow; expecting to be reprimanded and roll his+

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

——— up at him and raising an eyebrow. “that’s an odd thing to accuse them of.” giving her best disapproving stare before breaking out into a grin. “probably accurate… they looked alike.

now. how did you like it? your… well. meal.”

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

“you can’t enter an establishment like that and not expect to be provoked a little. perhaps it happens less to men.” she huffed, half leaning into him as they walked. they entering a slightly busier street, but people barely glance at them walking together like that.

looking ———

[𝖗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗇𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝖾𝗒𝖾𝖽 @serpentlies]

he frowns at her when she reaches for his chin but he doesn’t complain. “i needn’t be subtle, just not provoked.” grumbles.

“will they? we can think scandalous things about them too. the fact that they’re siblings and sleeping together for example!” probably— hopefully not the+

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

——— most scandalous things, you know. over nothing! if you come back here, which you will surprisingly still be welcome to, you should know it has a sordid reputation.”

[╱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝖆𝖎𝖗 𝖑𝐚𝖉𝐲 @SIDHEGRA]

Daphne clicked her tongue at him and reached up with one hand to cradle his chin. “suppose not. I ought to teach you more subtle arts.” humming at him and moving to his side, slipping her arm through his as she started dragging him to walk again.

“that couple will think the ———

[𝖗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗇𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝖾𝗒𝖾𝖽 @serpentlies]

the knight saw the staring couple briefly since lady daphne pulled all of his attention with her show of affection.

he stared down at her; she did fit in his arms quite well. head tilting when she pulls away as if in disappointment. +