Osvald

Not even the bitter cold can extinguish the raging fire in my breast.

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

Until the fire within has burnt out.

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🔥 Mainly focused on Octopath RP, but will write with anyone. Serious/Parody.

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow I don’t believe in miracles.

[He looks at Partitio again. He doesn’t smile, still, but his gaze is soft. His walls begin to crumble. Despite how he acts, he /wants/ this. So much.]

… But I’m very fortunate to have met you. My life has changed for the better.

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow [He’s so deep in thought that the gesture actually frightens him, even if only slightly. There’s a visible flinch.]

… Partitio. Yes, I’m thinking.

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow [That’s it, then. He’s already avoiding Partitio’s gaze, but he turns his head farther still, almost entirely hiding his face. The red is really obvious on his pale skin— He’s terribly flustered by this whole ordeal and trying not to show.]

Then we shall try it.

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow … Elena comes first, before anything else. You need to be there for her. And if she takes issue with you, I will end it.

If you don’t want that, I can only be with you until I must return to her.

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow It’s not. As long as you understand what I ask of you.

[Osvald looks away. The look on his face… It’s still serious, but not harsh. It’s somber. Surprising, given that this should be good news.]

[Really, he’s just defensive. Afraid of love.]

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[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow [The expression on his face is serious.]

Well? What course of action would you like to pursue?

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow [Silence.]

… So your feelings haven’t changed.

[Of course he knew. He knew that Partitio had feelings for him in some capacity—Physical attraction at the very least. And the more he thought about his own feelings, the more he considered how Partitio felt. It was obvious.]

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[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow [Partitio is very clearly not understanding what he’s getting at. How can he /possibly/ be more direct about this?]

[Deep breath.]

I am confessing my feelings to you, Partitio. Take it or leave it.

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow [He sighs and shakes his head. This is embarrassing, but he’s got to make the point already… Then he’ll be able to move on with his life.]

I developed romantic feelings for you. I’d like to know your opinion on that.

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow [He thinks, for a moment, if it’s appropriate to say. But he figures he might as well just be out with it.]

I was thinking about you. I’ve developed some feelings of the romantic nature, and was debating if I should act on them or not. What do you think?

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@ScholarAflame [ Bumping shoulders with him!
( Gently, of course! ) ]

Howdy, Osvald. I know that look. You're thinking real deep and hard again.

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

[He’s deep in thought at the moment. So many things to consider... Has it been too long? Or long enough? How should he say this? Is it worth pursuing this line of thought at all? Maybe he should focus on more important things… /Is/ this important?]

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow [He nods.]

Make sure to be a good influence. There's a lot that needs to be made up for.

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow [He laughs, softly. He's sure that Partitio will make a good first impression no matter what; he's the kind of person who is instantly likable to most. Even Osvald, bitter as he is, quickly came to like him.]

You'll make a good impression on her.

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow I do. So does Elena.

[He looks back at Partitio.]

… She’s been doing well. I’d like for you to meet her some day.

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow You’ve done much more than good.

[He isn’t sure how to follow up on that, so he takes a bite from the apple, avoiding eye contact with Partitio.]

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow Not personally, because I find them annoying. They talk too much.

… I’m fine with you. It’s… good talk.

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow A gift from my favorite merchant. I will.

[He smiles.]

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

[Winter is soon to rear its head. He’s not a fan of it.]

[Sigh. Cold…]

[Osvald @ScholarAflame]

@fortunearrow [He takes a moment to observe it.]

… A fine apple. Thank you.