ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ

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[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

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[ً @MORTlSUMBRA]

⠀i ⠀am ⠀what ⠀remains.

[𝓑ᵘᵗᵗᵉʳᶠˡʸ 𝓟𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 @AHauntedVision]

✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ ——— @viperinsilk

[󠁪𝒹𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝓬𝙝͟𝙖͟𝙤͟𝙨͟ ˒ @bastardiseius]

𐑺 ՚՚ @viperinsilk

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

https://t.co/Z7DEYhFEAD

hey guys, just letting you know i'm on a trip until next friday so i won't be as active ☝🏻 i'll slowly be working on replies.

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

ˋ shall we find that balcony , or stay right here ? ˊ

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

the quiet intimacy of her chambers wraps around them the moment the door clicks shut . crossing the room to join her , the memory of her lips against his skin making his blood run warm . ⤿

[𝓑ᵘᵗᵗᵉʳᶠˡʸ 𝓟𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 @AHauntedVision]

Helaena is grateful he agreed, even if she knew he would. With a quick glance around, finding no one, she leans over to place a quick, stolen kiss to his cheek.

“Come, sweet love…” She whispers, before heading down the hall and towards her chambers.

Humming along on the —

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

stopping just a breath away , his gaze already heavy with a quiet , tender devotion .

ˋ you promised me a view of the night sky . but in truth , i am entirely yours to command . ˊ ⤿

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

ˋ i knew there was a proper fire hiding beneath all those good manners . tell me what you have in mind . ˊ

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

a low , dark chuckle vibrates in his chest as he closes the distance between them once more , thoroughly delighted by the mischief blooming in her eyes . ↪

[󠁪𝒹𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝓬𝙝͟𝙖͟𝙤͟𝙨͟ ˒ @bastardiseius]

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The brunette stopped when he did. She fixed her gaze on his face. He seemed to be having fun at the mere thought of stirring up gossip—or simply causing chaos.

And that was somehow contagious, because she suddenly stopped worrying about her reputation.

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[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

ˋ a safe haven for your new friend and a quiet night away from the rest of the world ? you do not even have to ask . i am right behind you . ˊ

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

the invitation settles warmly in his chest , chasing away whatever heavy thoughts usually plague his mind . yielding entirely to the pull of her request with a reassuring nod . ↪

[𝓑ᵘᵗᵗᵉʳᶠˡʸ 𝓟𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 @AHauntedVision]

Affection was clear upon her visage as he spoke to her, only for her gaze to flicker to her hands as the transfer of the critter occurred.

She was careful with it, letting it crawl over her palms. “Would you come with me to set it in a terrarium? We could then spend the —

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

ˋ and i will always be good to you . ˊ

carefully tipping his hand to transfer the small creature into the safe haven of her palms .

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

a rare gentleness settles in his dark gaze , letting his fingers lightly trace the back of her hands .

ˋ i merely found a shiny little beast . you are the one who gave it such a grand name. ˊ ↪

[𝓑ᵘᵗᵗᵉʳᶠˡʸ 𝓟𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 @AHauntedVision]

Violet gaze settles on his hand and widen in shock and awe as he unveils his gift.

Gasping, her hands immediately go to encircle Aeron’s. Gentle in their hovering, but excitement radiated off of her. “Oh! These are Emerald Ash Borers!”

She raises her eyes to him with a —

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

( a soft smile eases his usual guarded expression as he slowly unfurls his closed hand , revealing an iridescent beetle that shines like a jewel . )

ˋ they say these bring good luck .ˊ

[𝓑ᵘᵗᵗᵉʳᶠˡʸ 𝓟𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 @AHauntedVision]

This peaks her interest, and she tilts her silver head at him. “Oh? Do tell, sweet brother.”

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

i have something for you , my queen .

[𝓑ᵘᵗᵗᵉʳᶠˡʸ 𝓟𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 @AHauntedVision]

Good eve, Aeron~

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

ˋ besides , giving my family reasons to curse my name is something of a favorite pastime of mine lately . ˊ

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

pausing his stride for just a moment to look down at her, thoroughly entertained by the thought of the uproar it would cause.

ˊ i would tell her that i am my own man , capable of entertaining whomever. ˊ +

[󠁪𝒹𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝓬𝙝͟𝙖͟𝙤͟𝙨͟ ˒ @bastardiseius]

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a smile involuntarily appears on his niece’s face.

❛ you would not mind? and what would your mother say if she found out that rhaenyra’s daughter had visited your bedchambers? how would you explain that? ❜
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[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

ˋ especially when my guest is so charming . ˊ

resuming the leisurely pace , a smirk playing boldly on his features . +

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

good eve to my family .

[ᅠ𝑠𝙴𝙲⃕𝙾𝙽𝙳， ᮫ᅠ𝚜ᵒⁿ͎ꜝᅠ @viperinsilk]

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