Edelgard von Hresvelg

Edelgard quickly pushes herself up, sitting proper, bags under her eyes tell a difference in this stoic pose. “Nothing I cannot handle…”

(“Everything is so exhausting…”)

Sighing, head on her table.

“She is no one you need to worry over.”

I am sorry that has been your experience. I hope I am more favorable company in that regard then.

And what might have said assumption been?

Mm.

Well it does good to lighten the mood where one can.

Is there something you want to say?

I am not that stern…am I…?

+ the calm disposition she was manually forcing herself to abide by.

“It is a lovely idea…oh, I love this!”

+ suspicion had lost any traces of a hold it could have had.

“I think it exceeds being the last you could do…” Pale irises had locked onto the stuffy before her and she gently reached her hands out—not wanting to rush the gift giving, but the excitement in her eyes almost completely betrayed +

As luck would have it—fortune did truly favor him. Robin was two-for-two with both gifts and it did show the appreciation that had been set in stone. Edelgard had taken a liking into his talents, and he had earned her trust in skill and compassion for others alone. A gift of all things too? Her +

❤️⤴️

I am glad you appreciate the joke.

+ ❤️⤴️⤴️

“Th-thank you…! I…this is a lovely gift…!”

“I did not believe you would be the type to partake so happily—“ A couple of rose brows notate her surprise, but the real sight is her flustered expression.

An armored bear stuffy, with a flower? A carnation nonetheless… That was an extremely powerful combination.

Especially to her heart. +

“Yes? What is it, Robin?” A smile panned across her face.

Thankfully Hubert did have some admirers, and so the distance between liege and retainer was tripled—at minimum.

“I am touched.”

Valentine Edelgard 💗

And what if said competition has made her—their way to him first?

That means nothing…right?

…At you mean, specifically for the festival?

[War talk prolonged much of her day right before this.]

Yes…we would appreciate any contributions you could offer er our…team.

[Looking away, cheeks flashing with pink.]

Let us say I did…what words would you offer?

…

…How do you mean? I feel like we may be having two different conversations…

For the time being, why not side with us then? I will ensure your safety amidst everything going on.

And I will see whatever efforts you provide compensated for.

I feel like I have a competition for his attention this season. 💧

…

…

…Hm.

+ simple fun at the end of the day.”

Normally such displays of affectionate were not openly tolerated, a certain green haired instructor could be blamed for that.

“There is nothing worth worrying over. We exchange gifts, sometimes notes are passed and we get to have a casual dance.”

+ reason. But her truth was inevitable too. But it was not as literally outlandish as another realm beyond Fódlan, that would be something else entirely to hear about.

“I could not have said it better myself. I hope it will help you feel more welcome with everyone partaking too, it is just some +

Edelgard’s shake was completely identical to his. A firm believer and a dreamer for a better world, one where both of them could walk together as friends in the future. Robin may have his share of a secret, but so does she…

There was a similar worry within Adrestia’s Heir, but for an unrelated +

That is not one of our houses…