· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。

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[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

——— ⠀⠀⠀❝ A woman in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing 。 She goes where she will without pretense and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself 。 ❞

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

msg⠀from⠀acce.⠀───✦
mutuals only, ofc!
it'll be done as i can think of one, so some may come sooner than others,,

[ً @MORTlSUMBRA]

⠀there ⠀is ⠀no ⠀𝐠𝐨𝐝.
⠀thatʹs ⠀why ⠀𝐢 ⠀stepped ⠀in.

[۟ @sidereumnoxe]

⠀then suddenly you’re left all alone with your body that can’t love you and your will that can’t save you.

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
⠀⠀⠀My day was awful. Don't speak to me.
⠀

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
⠀⠀⠀“ That king will do nothing for you——they can't be bothered to connect with people. You are better off asking for an opinion from me. ”
⠀

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
⠀⠀⠀“ For me. ”

⠀⠀⠀Tone shifting between curiosity and a statement. Though her displeasure stems from the mention of 'the king' more than the act of baking.

⠀⠀⠀“ That king is tasteless, whichever form they take. ↷↷
⠀

[Gαɾҽƚԋ σϝ Oɾƙɳҽყ @Guerrehet_]

"Well...I tried my hand at baking cupcakes for the king. I'm still waiting on the feedback for those. If they turned out good, then I was going to make some for you."

Gareth steps a little closer before the Fae queen's hand pulled away.
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[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
They will eat anything without discerning the flavor profile. ”

⠀⠀⠀A huff follows, clearly evident that the mention of that person has made her more talkative. Be it personal issues concerning them or otherwise.

⠀⠀⠀↷↷
⠀

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
⠀⠀⠀Of course I am right. Their magecraft is nothing in comparison to the craft of an era where magic truly thrived.

⠀⠀⠀Then do be on your way. I've no reason to have you here.
⠀

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
⠀⠀⠀Then keep it. That story is yours and I've no undying interest to hear about something does not pique my curiosity.

⠀⠀⠀Though for someone who wants to keep secrets, you certainly do love talking.
⠀

[༉‧₊˚♢ 𝖱͟𝖸𝖤. @DlMCARCOSA]

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Mm. . no, no. Just the underlying story. It's a complicated, difficult-to-place desire, ideal. I dislike it, but it's mine, and I have to keep it.
ㅤ

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
⠀⠀⠀“ You. . . 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰𝘯——? ”

⠀⠀⠀Her brows furrowed a bit, expression scrunched to one mixed with various emotions. Confusion, mostly disbelief.

⠀⠀⠀“ And what possessed you to come up with this idea? ”
⠀

[ྀི 𝐓hιrtᥱᥱᥒ‿𝐇ᥱᥲrts .ᐟ @sangETjoyeuse]

⠀

⠀⠀“ now, now, it was just a little bit hard for me to say oud loud ─ i was thinking of braiding your hair. i got pretty good at it thanks to 𝐴stolfo. ”⠀and he knew offering so openly would be an uphill battle !

⠀

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
⠀⠀⠀Stifling a yawn,,
⠀

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
⠀⠀⠀“ Hm. . . ”

⠀⠀⠀Her eyes narrow a bit, the eyes of the fae rather keen on discerning intent.

⠀⠀⠀“ I don't care to entertain these games. Tell me what you want, and then I may approach. ”
⠀

[ྀི 𝐓hιrtᥱᥱᥒ‿𝐇ᥱᥲrts .ᐟ @sangETjoyeuse]

⠀

⠀⠀“ now, now, it might occur to you that i have something that can only be done from here, right ? consider an apology. ”⠀… difficult as always …

⠀

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
⠀⠀⠀𝑩𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒓——I will not disclose my identity further than that unless it benefits me. You may withhold your identity as well if you so wish.
⠀

[𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐒 ִ ࣪𖤐.ᐟ @frostedcinderz]

⠀
I guess it's nice a 'noble' isn't taking it then. Do you.

Who are you anyway?
⠀

[️️ ️️️️️️️️️ @ichortale]

and after seeing what we saw, can we still reclaim our innocence?

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
⠀⠀⠀“ Because they are beneath me. I've no interest in playing little games with people who do not talk to me with the respect a noble title demands. ”
⠀

[𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐒 ִ ࣪𖤐.ᐟ @frostedcinder]

⠀⠀
Brow lift.
" To bargain with you huh? With scraps? Makes me curious but also , .. why don't you treat them like they do you? "
⠀⠀

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
⠀⠀⠀Of course I am uninterested.

⠀⠀⠀The clock tower is only capable of parlor tricks. I have plenty of ways to get information, and if I 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 needed information from you lot, I need only take it.

⠀⠀⠀You may buy your own cookies. Or bribe one of my knights.
⠀

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
⠀⠀⠀Ah, so you are one for unnecessary theatrics then? I care not for intent. Time is a precious resource, and I take care not to waste it.
⠀

[༉‧₊˚♢ 𝖱͟𝖸𝖤. @DlMCARCOSA]

ㅤ
Eh. Worse is the lack of spectacle, I think. The undefined nature of the message it sends. It’s too much of a separation, no matter the efficacy.
ㅤ

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
⠀⠀⠀“ Tell me then, child. What have you done as of late? I am not a woman of lies, so if I am to give such praise, it will only be heartfelt and deserved.

⠀⠀⠀. . .such is the veracity I can promise to you. ”
⠀

[· · ─── 𑣲 𝓯𝘢𝘦͜͡𝘳𝘪𝘦 。 @verglastide]

⠀
⠀⠀⠀“ I was the one who allowed you to speak your thoughts. Calling it 'rude' would cut into my decision in poor taste. Do not apologize. ”

⠀⠀⠀The woman's hand lingers for a bit before she pulls away. She wasn't ever one to spare much unneeded movement.

⠀⠀⠀↷↷
⠀

[Gαɾҽƚԋ σϝ Oɾƙɳҽყ @Guerrehet_]

"All I want is just to be told that I've done a good job...maybe a head pat like that. That's about it. Anything else would be too greedy."

Gareth would mumble to herself. The pat to her head as nice.

"Maybe a hug from time to time. Nothing too crazy."
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