#i kinda regret not writing enough of arue coping so im making up for that

[rollofleaf]

❛ hold still. this might sting a little. ❜ for anyone!

Hilde and (pre-redemption) Arueshalae:

“You know, I could just heal you.” Daeran crossed his arms, staring down at the tender sight of Arueshalae sitting next to an injured Hilde. He looked pointedly at the deep scratches running along her now-unarmored side, courtesy of a scrap with a demon.

Hilde lifted her arm carefully for the wound to be inspected. “I’m fine. Save your strength, this will be enough.” Daeran rolled his eyes playfully and shrugged. Of course she’d refuse his treatment, who wouldn’t want to be doted on and cared for by that fawning puppy of a succubus? Even if neither of them realized it, they were incredibly sappy around each other.

Arueshalae held up a cloth dabbed with water and healing ointment, keeping it near the wound. “Keep still, please. This will sting a little.” Hilde had been hurt, and she was suddenly seized with a desire to help administer medicine. Normally she would have left the job to the healers, but there was something so strangely intimate about this. It was relaxing, comforting.

"I’ll be fine, I’m a tough- Ow!" Her words were broken off by a hiss of pain as the cloth pressed to her fresh scratches. Still, it was worth it. The healing itself was fine, but being so close to Arueshalae… Picking up her fragrant scent, observing her beautiful face as she worked, it was wonderful. Each dab of the cloth against her wound burned, but it was soon done. Hilde managed a soft chuckle as a flirtatious lilt came into her voice. “You know, we mortals often kiss the wound to 'help' it heal…”

Arueshalae’s content smile evaporated as she winced. Yes… Give her a kiss to make it better… Show her your love, feel her melt in your arms... She buried the demon's words down. She was better than that. "P-please... Don't."

"R-right. I'm sorry." Hilde gently rubbed at her healing wound and smiled apologetically at the succubus. Her words had just been instinct, forgetting how fragile the succubus's hold on her desires were. She took a deep breath. "Thank you, Arueshalae. It feels better already."

Arueshalae smiled. It was so nice to be trusted like this. Hilde's eyes were so trusting... It would be so easy to ruin that. Just one word and she'd be putty in your claws... She tensed up and glanced away, trying to push those desires away. "O-of course. I'm always happy to help."