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desmera had enjoyed the festivities enough to relax, but now come morning she felt back to her reserved self. cautious of this new court, concerned for her people. the return of her powers is a comfort, like a breath of chilled winter air on a bright morning. it eases a bit of the tensions in her belly, but still, the high lady finds she still feels in the middle of a snow storm. arms behind her back, she takes a stroll through the court, eyes taking in all the fae expressing their powers, as well as noting if any winter fae were acting too reckless. " refreshing to wake up to, isn't it ? " she finds herself musing aloud, having stopped to watch a summer fae toying with the water in a fountain.
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𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 : @shvdwscng
desmera was impressed at how the royal family managed to bring in so many decorations, food and drink. with the barrier intact, she wondered if they simply had stores of things for endless occasions to avoid needing to leave the central region. it would make sense. while des was still very bothered at their current predicament, she was thankful for a night of glee to hopefully keep her mind off of it all. dimly, she wished to know if it were the queen mother or king who had come up with this idea. “ shocking, isn’t it, how there still seems to be enough fae wine to go around. ”
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desmera had very quickly returned to her normal attire of pants and open backed shirts, a combination that was far more suited for flying than frilly dresses of lace and straps. she’d already circled the entirety of the capitol twice now, wings aching from the excretion of attempting to see how high the barrier went. finding it had not been a fun experience, but it was nothing she couldn’t handle. when she lands from yet another scouting, having spotted her high lord, des folds her wings tightly behind her as she approaches ambrose. “ it goes fairly high up. ” is her form of greeting.
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it was not an unknown feeling for desmera to be clueless, to feel as if she had no idea what to do or where to go. proceeding was impossible in a snowstorm, emotions clouding her mind and refusing to give her clarity. times like this were where she grew, and she knew the test would see her on the other side stronger. the high lady could only hope they got there before her people saw more difficulty. as her fingers tap idly on a glass, gaze cast out across the dusky skies her balcony faces, she can't help but wonder when the mountains she gazes upon would be snowy once more.
the creaking of a door signals her company, and des doesn't turn as she already expects who it would be. her guards wouldn't have let another in without question. " lailah, come sit. "
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she sees it, the moment her voice reaches his ears and he recognizes she's approached. never one to easily be snuck up on, the high lady takes pride in the small victory. but her brows draw up, she reads every inch of his body language, gaze taking in each spec of the man. the warrior. he's never intimidated her, but stars, desmera knows why illyrians are terrifying on the battlefield. in the initial stages of processing the loss of her mother, des knew only one soul could serve as her general and do it well. the current was ready to retire, but offered to stay if she needed him. des didn't. she had always needed vyros, leaned on him for the past seven decades. their relationship was tense, difficult and confusing at most times, but she knew above all she could trust him.
now she just needed to figure out why he still had such an effect on her when it was more than clear he didn't think of her as she did him. and why she still felt this way after so many years around one another.
her eyes widen for a singular moment, a rare showing of emotion before she schools it away. des isn't often so reserved in front of those she cared for, in front of her inner circle, but vyros had always been the exception. " there is nothing to forgive, vyros. " she didn't blame him for being frustrated, for expressing emotions. contrary from what many may think, desmera did not think people should be emotionless. it was just a shock to see such things from the man who remained as still as stone more often than not. her eyes trail down to his hand, gripping onto the greatsword she knew she would never wish to hold. it almost looked as if the earth shuttered as he yanked it back. " our people are resilient, despite what many think. " she doesn't mention herself, doubt creeping in despite her deep desire for it to stay far away.
the moments that pass as they look upon one another feel like an eternity, but she knows it isn't long before he moves closer to her. des is almost thankful for the railing between them, even if she'd been quite close to slipping beneath and approaching him. she wasn't dressed for such things, the simple gown she wore was too pretty to dirty in the dust. not that it had ever stopped her before.
" my beast form is back. " she notes, knowing it was something he ought to know. desmera hoped to never need to use it, she'd only shifted once, and it had been incredibly tiring and taxing. concern laces her expression, and this time, with him closer, she doesn't banish it away immediately. ' because i needed you ' but the words remain unsaid. she's still half convinced he hates her, even if her soul knows otherwise. " because i trust you, vyros, and i knew i could have no other as my general. " she doesn't often struggle to compliment her inner circle, to remind them how important they are to her, but with him… the illyrian brings too much chaos to a mind that is normally chilled and calm.
𝔥𝔦𝔰 𝔰k𝔦𝔫 𝔦𝔰 𝔠𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔯𝔢𝔡 𝔴𝔦𝔱𝔥 𝔞 𝔰𝔥𝔢𝔩𝔩 𝔬𝔣 𝔳𝔢𝔯𝔤𝔩𝔞𝔰 which shatters the moment her voice sounds. panic rises in him for the briefest instance before his masterful self-control banishes it to the yawning realm within him. for his high lady, for desmera, to see him this way — venting his frustrations on the wind, the earth, the sky. it is one thing to be rendered invulnerable in battle, to face loss and the real possibility of death. it is another for someone he holds in such high regard to see him disheveled by restless and raw emotion. a general should never abandon the expectations of his rank, the esteem which she's granted him. he would expect the same from his lowliest foot soldier.
he never would have returned were it not for her, but that story will remain untold, bard's lyrics unsung.
his respect for her outweighs his pride, so he does not deny what she's so obviously observed, and he takes the reprimand to heart. ❝ forgive me, my lady. i'm frustrated. ❞ his voice all gravel road and no softness. ❝ we're in a labyrinth designed by something ancient — something beyond our understanding. ❞ there's a grunt when he tears godfeller from the earth and props it against his great shoulder. then he turns to her, to meet her cold gaze. ❝ i can't deny the part of myself that wants to tear it apart, leave it bleeding and broken, for all the shit it's put you through — put our people through. ❞
for a moment, he stands at the center of that dusty training yard, the swirls of loose, dry earth meandering around him. he tries to determine, by her manner, her expression, her words, if he's truly disappointed her, but that belongs to her lest she reveal it to him. so he lets it go and moves towards her.
❝ i suppose i should be relieved our powers have been restored, but i only feel rage at a .. nameless, faceless force so idly powerful it can take them from us on a whim. ❞ where she's leaned her distracting frame against the wooden rails that separate them, he stops, studies the blade in his hands a moment. godfeller is laid to rest upon the leather and pelts where it belongs, tucked away, and forgotten for now. his attention belongs to her. ❝ i won't be sloppy when it matters. i'll strike true, and you know that. it's why i'm here, isn't it? why you called for me to serve as your general? ❞
somewhere in him, there is hope that she has another answer to his question than the one he expects.
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𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 : @courtsongs / nameri
desmera often made a point to check on the people within their courts, the dawn people important to her on several levels. it'd been some time since she'd seen the healer, and when the commander spots the other she makes the decision to change that. " nameri ? would you like some company ? " checking on everyone after the gala had turned poorly seemed like a proper use of her time.
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𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 : @sparkledleaves / elias
“ hello, general. ” greets the second in command as she finally crosses paths with the other. it seemed after the gala that everyone was scattered, nowhere to be found if they were someone you needed and everywhere in your way if they were not. desmera didn’t even need much from the other, but she did wish to check in on all the members of the inner circle personally.
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𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 : @ofdieus / utp
desmera was slowly making the rounds through the throngs of people. wings tucked tightly to her back, she didn’t mind having them out, but stars, if people bumped into them it would sour her whole mood. the commander was one instance off of returning to her chambers for the night and accomplishing nothing. as she passes yet another, a quick turn curls her feathers away from a collision, and a simple smile sits atop her face as she glances towards them. “ apologies, they have a mind of their own sometimes. ” in truth, she just never did enjoy such thick crowds.
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there were plenty of rumors about the queen and her late husband, swarming conclusions that many jumped to and desmera had paid no mind to. while she did not love the idea of being ruled over, it was hardly the woman before her that was to blame for a centuries long practice. did they expect her to fold and give up the title when her husband passed ? she was a mother, raising her son to be the king that she believed he was meant to be. desmera had quite a bit of understanding to the woman, thoughts she kept to herself. while she knew the boy had some health scares in his youth, simply not being a full blooded high fae was not a reason that desmera found to condemn the newly crowned. perhaps the way she felt was influenced by her own experiences, but the half pergryn’s wings were plenty enough to show she was not like most fae in prythian. des did not need to read the mind of anyone to know that.
it relaxed desmera that the queen’s gaze did not linger, most did. she hadn’t expected otherwise of the woman, but it still reiterated the feelings she had towards the other. a small laugh slips from her lips, “ no favorite ? i suppose a high spot on a list shall be good enough, then. ” she replies, taking the offered glass and giving it a try. a smile shines through, it was quite tasty. “ i thank you for the splendid recommendation, as well as the glass, my queen. ”
𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐒 𝐀 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍, sitara did not once believe the gods would ever lead her down this path, she was merely a fae, she'd been a seamstress when her husband set his gaze on her, she did not belong among the high fae and certainly not meant to be their queen. but she had accepted her role as queen and wife, marrying dev had never been about being queen, it had always been about being with the man she loved more than her life. it had been a long journey for her, it had taken decades for all of gaea, all of the high fae to accept her as their queen. it had not been an easy task, she had to work twice as hard to earn their respect. sitara was certain that after all these decades, some perhaps still held the belief she was never fit to be their queen, and after giving birth to kabir, whom in the eyes of the world was seen as weak and frail had not helped her. however, she had long stopped caring what others thought of, wether they liked it or not, they had to accept her, and now kabir was their king.
the lady from the dawn court was easily spotted for numerous reasons, unlike the rest of the guests, the mother queen did not gawk at the commander's wings. they were majestic to be sure, but the elder fae can imagine the sort of unwanted attention lady desmera garnered. "you know what, i do not believe i have a favorite wine, but this is high on my list of what I reach for. it's the wines i save for special occasions such as tonight. have a sip, you will not regret it, lady desmera."
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𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 : @ofhopess / ambrose
it’s easy to find her high lord, and desmera slips through the crowds gracefully until she finds herself at his side. des slips her arm through his, allowing her hand to barely brush his own in case he wished to say anything not to be overheard. “ our masks almost match, though i must say mine is far better. ” greets the commander to the high lord.
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seeing the sun rise over the capital was hardly as peaceful as being able to witness it whenever she desired, but it had to do. desmera was clinging to anything she could to remain calm, and thus witnessing the ending of the night as it faded to the day was what she rose for. a trained warrior, she knew how to keep her mask steady. what desmera had not accounted for, however, was for another to be on the balcony she had favored. “ commander grey. ” comes her greeting, slight surprise in her voice. in truth, perhaps she shouldn’t have been, it was night, after all. “ here to enjoy watching the sunrise ? if it’s a sight you enjoy, you should visit the dawn court more often. ”
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desmera felt more frustrated than she could express, all while needing to bottle it up and ignore all of that. she had to remain strong, as any good warrior. the peregryn may have left the battlefield, but those skills were still engrained in her. calm observance won many wars. soft a as feather, des landed in the royal gardens, having spotted the queen mother above and desiring more time to chat. her gaze met the guards, and the halfling didn’t make a move to leave or get closer. “ i simply wish to speak with the queen mother, if she’ll have me. ” announces she.
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desmera sighs heavily when she hears the young dawn lord, but plants a simple smile on her lips when she turns to see him. atlas means well, but stars, he has such horrid luck. " there is not much to be done, my lord. " she's not saying it because she thinks he would ruin whatever it was, there truly was very little to be done. another sigh slips from her lips, and she knows his heart is in the right place. " i did not take that as you not believing i am capable of my job. " she shares. the second in command had long since proven her skills and abilities. she understands his struggle, though, and doesn't wish to make him feel useless. it was a feeling she too was struggling with already. " the most we can do is keep everyone's spirits up, atlas. there is little even i am able to do at this time. " admits she.
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"des!" atlas catches up with her, eager to offer his assistance in whatever way he can. he's not sure what's going on, but after ensuring all his family was safe, he's itching to lend his skills (of what sort, is anyone's guess) to the efforts to figure out how to get back home to dawn. "do you need help with anything?" he pauses, shaking his head, "not that — i know you are very much capable at your job. more than capable... i just want to help." wants to prove that he's a valued member of his family, of his court, "is there anything i can do? anyone i can talk to?" he's good at talking, that's a task he can be sent on, "i do not like the feeling of sitting around and waiting for the next thing to happen."
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her wings were sore, attempting to fly as high as she could before meeting the barrier had not been a very pleasant experience. as desmera comes to land once more, she’s surprised to find another in the courtyard that had previously been empty. “ high lord acheson, good morning. ” des does a polite nod of her head, surprised to find someone out so early. dawn seems to bring out more than just the members of her court.
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desmera had watched her high lord attempt to fight out of the room alongside the others, worry wracking her frame as their attempts seemed useless. she couldn’t help but bite�� her lip to hide her emotions, push them back where no other could see them. her wings could not stop rustling, though, the only sign of her conflicting expressions. only when the man walks off does she make her way through the crowd, finding him with ease and slipping the back of her hand against his own. it might appear to be an act of lovers, but in truth, it was to give the pair of them a space to talk where none other might hear. “ what were your powers met with ? ” she sends to his mind.
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desmera made an effort to avoid others of her kind, those able to dive into her mind and only by some strange magic could they be sensed in the first place. it was as if two predators could scent one another, only for the winged fae, her mind screamed to protect itself against her night court counterpart. but she also knew the man’s mind was clever, even without ever stepping inside of it, and thus sought him out the moment the ballroom sealed shut. “ grey. ” she greets, their equal status giving her an excuse not to use titles, she hoped. “ any thoughts you’re willing to share ? ” questions she, eyebrow quirked.
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