#marsyas/cybele galehault

[rosietrace]

Oc thoughts: Victoria Shard on Rodrigue De Nostredame and Marsyas/Cybele Galehault

Character featured: Victoria Shard

Mentioned: Rodrigue De Nostredame, Marsyas/Cybele Galehault(both by @the27th)

Warning(s): Victoria being.... Victoria, implied manipulation, Victoria disobeying her father's orders, very likely to be ooc

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↳ Victoria Shard, the beautiful manipulator

“Who? Ah, you are referring to Rodrigue, no? Well, he's….. Hm. Father said to steer clear of him, but alas, we happen to be in the same dormitory. Hah, if you ask me, it's rather ridiculous that he thinks he can try and pretend to be the villain everyone else sees him as. I see right through him.”

“Rather foolish, that girl. And her posture… Good god. Regardless, they happen to be acceptable enough despite their meek nature. And it seems they have yet to catch on that I know their secret. Not that it benefits me in any way, though.”

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➜ Victoria didn't care much for Rodrigue, if at all.

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ The two met shortly after Rodrigue settled in Pomefiore shortly after becoming a second year

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ He heard of Victoria numerous times before that, but given her busy schedule, he was unable to interact with her the year prior.

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ And… Well, let's say that Rodrigue didn't particularly like that she was so careless about her notoriety in both NRC — and their own dormitory

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ When they met, she stared coldly at him, asking what business he had in trying to interact with her. This led to Rodrigue — sounding equally as cold — telling Victoria that her carelessness about her reputation is concerning and that she needs to keep that in check

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ Safe to say… A rough start to their relationship.

➜ As concerned as he may be for Victoria, Rodrigue can't help but wish to befriend her from time to time.

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ It's obvious to Rodrigue that he absolutely cannot stand that Victoria's perfectionism could get her hurt, yet she's too prideful to even get a grasp on that

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ Regardless, he still has those moments where he can't help but admire Victoria. Romantic or not, doesn't matter, he can still see her as a respectable figure

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ So, he'll have those interactions with Victoria where he'll subtly try to befriend her. If not fail miserably afterward because they both come off as cold toward one another

➜ Despite her father's warnings, Victoria continues to interact with Rodrigue — even in spite of the rough start of their relationship

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ Victoria's father, Grand Duke Florian Shard, has heard many things about what Rodrigue's done in his homeland. And by all accounts, refuses to allow his daughter to associate with them due to their protective nature

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ Victoria, however, refuses to follow her father's orders. Which… Is unusual. Usually, when her father or grandmother tells her to avoid certain individuals, she reluctantly obliges. This time, however, Victoria knew one thing for certain

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ She knew Rodrigue was capable of redemption.

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ And so, she interacted with him, essentially disobeying her father's orders. Naturally, Victoria doesn't usually come off as nice, but Rodrigue can at least tell that she cares

➜ Despite her blank — almost cold-hearted — demeanor Victoria was willing to overlook Rodrigue's past and (try to) befriend him, despite her father's initial warnings

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➜ From the get-go, Victoria knew Marsyas was hiding something.

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ Given that they're both 3rd years, Victoria's seen and heard of Marsyas since she was a first year. But like Rodrigue, she didn't have the opportunity to ever interact with them because of her schedule

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ Victoria didn't bother trying to interact with Marsyas during her first two years. And neither did Marsyas, despite her admiration for the woman

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ Compared to her first interaction with Rodrigue, Victoria was slightly less cold to Marsyas. Sure, she criticized Marsyas for the way she presented herself as a Pomefiore student, but she was still acting far more pleasantly to them

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ But that's only because Victoria wished to know more about Marsyas. And not because she genuinely found her intriguing, as a person.

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ At least…. Not at first.

➜ Rodrigue is unsure of how to feel about Victoria but is endeared by how much Marsyas — or rather ‘Cybele’ — speaks fondly of her.

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ Cybele can't help but adore Victoria's fashion sense! Though she figured it was unsurprising to her — with how beautiful Victoria was, there was no doubt in her mind that she'd want to amplify her beauty (though that only happens to be an assumption of hers)

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ She was also unsurprised that Victoria's well-versed in political affairs. Although…. She may have to be more careful around her regarding that topic, as she may have her moments of letting her political knowledge slip out of her mouth

˚₊· ͟͟͞➳❥ On the other hand, if Marsyas so desires, Victoria's ‘willing’ to assist her in any academic activities and/or anything regarding fashion. She just needs to reveal a little something of her to Victoria, and the latter will do the same.

➜ And all in all, as she can be a little endeared by them, Victoria knows Cybele's/Marsyas' little secret but chooses not to acknowledge it.

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[rosietrace]

OMGEE HAIIII, how are you ?

For the Valentine's ask, I thought funny scenes would be cool... so please can I request:

Davis visiting Pomefiore to see Marsyas, but he can't find them because they're in their Cybele form. And maybe, Cybele tries to convince him Marsyas isn't around and that maybe he should wait another day ?

I'm sorry if it feels too specific, feel free to change so stuff if you want !

THIS WOULD BE HILARIOUS OMG

(Dw about it being too specific, I love the idea!!)

A Visitor

(Central) Characters Featured: Davidson Novellion, Marsyas/Cybele Galehault

↳ { Marsyas/Cybele belongs to @/valse-mille-temps }

Others mentioned/featured: Lancelot Novellion, Vil Schoenheit, Rook Hunt, Victoria Shard

Pairing: Davidson Novellion & Marsyas/Cybele Galehault

Event: Valentine's Day 2024 💌

↳ Type: Requested Oneshot! 「 Specified Request 」

Synopsis: Sorry- How is Davis supposed to find Marsyas if they're seemingly nowhere to be found? Well, at least he found some stranger to interact with for a bit.

Warning(s): Potentially ooc, Davis is his own warning /hj

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“Lance, be honest with me: Would Marsyas prefer ink black or coal black?”

Lance sat at the edge of his older brother's bed, reading a book to study for his upcoming alchemy exam.

Frowning, Davis snapped his fingers in Lance's face. “Lance,” the prince flicked his younger brother's forehead for good measure. “Focus.”

“I am focusing.”

“Not what I meant.”

“Just ask Marsyas what they'd prefer.”

“It's not that simple, Lance!” Davis groaned, holding up two hangers with two imperial military coats hanging on them.

Rolling their eyes, Lance looked up from his book and got a good look at the coats individually.

“Good,” Davis hummed in his satisfaction. “Now, what do you think she'd prefer?”

Why Davis was being so concerned over a coat was beyond Lance's understanding. To the latter, both coats were the same with only a slight difference in color texture.

“Davis, they're both the same-” Lance stopped mid-sentence, scrunching his nose at Davis' scowl.

“You know I'm right.”

“You really aren't, little brother.”

“Look,” Lance let out an exasperated breath. “If you're so concerned, just ask Marsyas. Although, if you ask me, it's not like they'd enjoy spending time with you to begin with.”

Davis scoffed, choosing a coat himself and throwing the other one back into his closet. “You're just saying that because you don't know them like I do!”

“I know him well enough to know that they don't trust you that much. Why are you even bothering to visit him, to begin with?”

Lance has seen a lot of things in his life. His brother had the most unusual hobbies, and the most questionable methods in taking care of his brother. All that, Lance was already used to.

What Lancelot Winchester Novellion was not used to, was seeing Davis be so concerned over how Marsyas thought of him.

If it were Victoria, sure, Lance tilted his head as Davis was taking a comically long time fixing his hair. But he's only concerned over rivals.

Marsyas wasn't someone Davis could consider a rival.

That fact just… Baffled Lance so much more than it needed to.

Either way, Davis made it clear that he didn't want Lance meddling in his business. And with how his older brother usually is, Lance thought it better than to question what goes on in Davis' mind.

After his meticulous hair care routine, Davis turned back to his brother. “Well?” He presented himself to Lance.

“What do you think?”

Lance took one look, then went back to his book. “You look the same.”

“I do not!”

“Tell that to yourself, if it helps you sleep at night.”

“You're quite a nuisance, sometimes…”

Anything else Davis said became a blur to Lance.

Lance highly doubted that, only shrugging his shoulders in response. It wasn't like Davis' love life was much of his business to begin with.

Plus, he doubted his older brother even told Marsyas — whoever they were — that he was visiting.

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When Davis finally arrived at Night Raven College, his top priority was to look for Marsyas. Nothing else.

Any ass-kissing from Dire Crowley? Promptly ignored. Any unwanted attention, he stopped with only the tip of the sword currently hanging from its hilt.

Most of the students just assumed Davis was there for diplomatic reasons, but he didn't bother answering their questions because they didn't matter.

He was in the school looking for Marsyas, not to make pleasant chit-chat with imperial ass-kissers.

This was not a good thing. Especially to Marsyas themselves.

At the moment, they were currently in their true form ‘Cybele’: A form that, fortunately, Davis had yet to properly know them as.

Unfortunately, Cybele thought to herself while walking through the different corridors of Pomefiore, trying to distract herself with little success. That prince won't stop at nothing to find me.

Any concerns from Vil, Rook, Victoria, or anyone — completely out of the question.

His constant correspondence isn't of any help, either, Cybele thought, pursing their lips.

One thing Cybele knew was that she was going to get herself out of Pomefiore and… Hopefully, avoid Davis the rest of the day.

That plan failed. Miserably. It drove itself off a cliff.

Why? Well, much to Cybele's chagrin, she just happened to run into Davis on her way out of Pomefiore.

They both stopped in their tracks in front of each other, staring intently into each other's eyes.

Davis into Cybele's light brown set. Cybele into Davis' amber set.

“... Apologies,” Cybele tried to make her way past Davis, but the latter had to unsheath his sword, using it to block their path.

Davis hummed. “I would also like to apologize for blocking your path,” he lowered his sword. “If I may ask, do you happen to know where Marsyas could be?”

They're standing right in front of you, Cybele answered his question in her own thoughts but didn't dare say it aloud.

Clearing their throat, Cybele composed herself, bringing back that elegant and poised demeanor that Vil always insisted on having her maintain. “I'm afraid not.”

Davis arched a skeptical brow. “Are you sure?”

“Positive, Your Highness.”

“So you know who I am?”

“I certainly know of you. Who wouldn't?”

He clicked his tongue, not quite finding pleasantry in the way Cybele said that. How meticulous, he must've thought.

“Are you quite sure you know where Marsyas is?” Davis continued with his inquiries, cocking his head to the side.

“I have no reason to doubt my sureness,” Cybele's eyes squinted, taking a slight — ever so subtle — step back from Davis.

He responded to that by taking a slight step forward. “Then why do you appear… Anxious?”

“Do I? Pray tell, why would you accuse me of that?”

“You're rather expressive,” Davis put his sword back into its sheath, his hands now behind his back in a militaristic stance.

I have reason to doubt that, Cybele remarked in her own thoughts.

Akin to her squinted set of eyes, Davis narrowed his own. Tilting his head to the other side, feeling curious.

“I've never seen you before.”

Cybele hummed, avoiding his intent gaze, maintaining her poise. “This is the first time we've interacted, your highness. I have reason to believe you've never seen me once in your entire life.”

“Not quite what I meant,” Davis interrupted. “But I do suppose you make your point.”

“But what I mean, is that I've never seen you during my previous visits.”

His previous visits were as tedious as his current one, Cybele believed. But she was wise enough to not say that to Davis' face.

“Your previous visits?” It was her turn to ask, this time, feigning cluelessness.

She couldn't get a read on Davis' expression of neutrality, but she could at least hope he was buying into her act.

“I've been visiting someone I hold dear to,” Davis elaborated. “He’s quite special to me, really. But I can never understand why they're so… Avoidant.”

“Perhaps they don't trust you?” Cybele didn't intend to say it aloud. But when they did, she tried not to show how anxious she felt about how Davis would respond to that.

“.... Perhaps, so.”

It was Davis' turn to step back, bowing his head in respect, acknowledgment, and apology to Cybele.

She held her head up high, her eyes on the sky above to hide the relief that resided in them.

“Forgive me for wasting your time, My Lady.”

Cybele pursed her lips. “... You need not heed an apology for my sake, Your Highness.”

Davis' lips quirked up to form a smirk. With his hands still behind his back, he only took one of them out to gently hold Cybele by the back of her head, placing a gentle kiss on her forehead.

Cybele stiffened, unsurprisingly pulling away from Davis' unexpected touch with an apprehensive yet… Intrigued look.

“What…” She paused, trying to find her words before clearing her throat to compose herself further. “What was that for, Your Highness?”

“Something I might like to do if we ever go beyond acquaintances, My Lady.”

Before Cybele could even begin to ask questions, Davis turned his back on her — finally making his way out of Pomefiore, and Night Raven College, in turn.

Right when he was to be transported out of Pomefiore, Davis gave Cybele one last look. One of amusement, of endearment. And said:

“Until we meet again, Marsyas.”

… What?

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[rosietrace]

Omg hello 😳.... for the shipping ask... Maybe I can propose 💘 for Marsyas/Cybele please ? Or maybe, same emoji for Kardia ?

Omg hiii 😍

Warning(s): Potentially ooc, ✨ bullshitting ✨, Davis Novellion /j /j

(p.s: If you don't like any of the options given here, feel free to go to my DMs!)

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Marsyas/Cybele Galehault

For Marsyas/Cybele, I could offer Davis or Roya! Lore wise, it's funny to bring up these two sometimes 💀

I feel like Davis would know them better as Marsyas, because this man is the opposite of trustworthy 😭 It's better for Cybele to keep her identity hidden until she's learned to trust him enough, even after they get into a relationship.

Other than that, I think Davis would be very affectionate with them! It's quite uncharacteristic for him, most of the time, but he can't help it! He finds a rare joy in being able to express his love for the ones he loves! Lance is disgusted regardless of who Davis is dating, he's not used to his older brother being so... Affectionate 😨

(Davis will literally die happily if Marsyas/Cybele ever baked or matched outfits with him, this man's way of loving can be both cute and concerning 😭😭😭)

For Roya, I think the opposite would apply in terms of trustworthiness with Marsyas' identity. He's pretty intimidating because of his physique, but he's more trusting than Davis could ever be.

Compared to Davis, Roya would be more subtle in showing affection to Cybele/Marsyas. He shows his love for them through his words, rather than his actions. (And his words are more subtle than his actions will ever be 😭).

(Plus, I think compared to Davis, Roya is much more respectful about their privacy. He himself also really enjoys his privacy, and he wants Cybele to understand that he's willing to respect whatever boundaries she's set.)

Kardia Alabaster

Ngl.... I was halfway considering on offering Cami 😭 (She's still up on the table, if you'd like, though!)

But for the most part, I wanna offer Elaine just because of how ironic(??) it feels at least to me. Elaine and Kardia are pretty clashing in terms of personality, and I feel like opposites attract would suit them! There's nothing really deceptive about Elaine's kindness, which kinda contrasts to how Kardia is both incredibly kind and cruel by their peers.

And on the plus side, they're both really good at cooking! I could see Elaine making Kardia's favorite food whenever they're in a bad mood, or in general just doing whatever they want with them if it makes them feel better after a bad day.

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