#miss lynt

[hopelessenthusiast1729]

It's so cute how Baby Lynt's story is just him missing Tino and hanging around with friends and family, I find it nice that they make Lynt's stories about how much he appreciates Tino although we were robbed of seeing younger Tino but oh well

[wistfulwanderingone]

Court of Darkness: The Art of Compliments

Characters: S-Rank Princes, Lou, MC (MC named Cassandra)

Word Count: ~ 1000

Description: Headmaster Lou has decided it's time the princes grow closer...the plan, to force them to compliment each other.

The Art of Compliments

In the S-Rank lounge, the chairs have been rearranged to form a circle, with tea and a tray of snacks in the middle.

Lou sits in one chair, smiling his usual bizarre and overly happy smile as he sips his tea. In the other seats around the circle are S-Rank princes and MC.

Lou: Thank you all for responding to my summons.

Lynt: *yawns*  I’d rather be sleeping.

Lou: Please stay awake, Master Akedia.

Roy kindly helps Lynt sit up tall in his chair, handing him a cup of tea to help keep him awake. 

Lou: I felt that it was important to try a little exercise that Miss Cassandra told me about from her experiences in the human realm.

Fenn: *leans in close to Cassandra* Ooh, Treasure, I would love to hear about all your experiences.

Cassandra: Not that kind of experience, Fenn.

Fenn: Aw, that is unfortunate for you. *grins and wraps an arm around MC pulling her close*  Would you like me to help you gain said experiences?

Cassandra: *pushes him away* No thank you!

Toa: *folds his arms irritatedly* Enough of this idle, inappropriate chatter. *shoots Fenn a condescending look* Please continue with the exercise, Headmaster.

Lou: I would like us to take turns. On your turn, I would like you to go around the room and compliment each person. Master Roy, let's begin with you.

Roy: *Turns to Fenn, who is seated next to him.* Master Luxure, your charisma and ability to foster camaraderie amongst those around you is truly remarkable.

Fenn: I always knew you held some deep feelings for me, Roy! Should we leave the room and meet in my chambers?

Roy ignores Fenn and continues with his pleasant, heartfelt compliments. Once he finishes everyone has a smile on their face, or at least a less serious expression (I'm looking at you Guy and Toa). Lynt is actually still awake. 

In turn, each other person present gives their compliments. Toa even managed to compliment Guy, who held his tongue and did not mock him for it.

Jasper enters presenting Guy with a fresh cup of red coffee.

Lou turns to Guy who is stoic as usual and holding the coffee Jasper has just presented to him.

Lou: Master Guy, it would appear you are the last one remaining to take a turn. Please proceed.

Guy: *scowling* Tch.

Jasper: *chuckling* Perhaps my master’s silence is the most powerful compliment of all.

Guy: *scowls harder*

Cassandra: *peers up at Guy from her place beside him and whispers* Are you nervous?

Guy stares at her and raises a sharp eyebrow.

Lou: No one will leave this room until everyone has performed the requested exercise. *smiles* Perhaps you would like to practice on Jasper.

Guy: *heaves a sigh before he takes a slow sip of his coffee*

Cassandra: *whispering* If you never say anything we'll be stuck here forever.

Guy: ...your coffee does not insult my tongue.

Jasper smiles as if he’s never heard anything more lovely in his life, while everyone else stares, fake smiles frozen on their face.

Jasper: What a lovely sentiment. I fear I might start blushing.

Lou: Ah, Master Avari, your unique ability to find eloquence even in the simplicity of a coffee critique is truly unparalleled. And you thought this would be hard. Please, proceed down the line now that you have proven your capabilities. Begin with myself, if you would.

Guy: *sips his coffee slowly, while all eyes are on him* This exercise truly showcases your unwavering dedication to time-wasting pursuits.

A few mouths drop open. But Lou seems as thrilled and happy as ever.

Lou: *smiling* See, Master Avari, it isn’t so hard after all now is it? Please continue around the circle.

Guy: Lynt, your napping ability is...an inspiration to those who dream of doing absolutely nothing.

As if on cue, Lynt snores from amidst his current nap.

Guy: Roy, your talent for maintaining friendships is...commendable, considering the varied personalities you have to endure.

The room is so silent you can actually hear a pin drop. Guy actually complimented someone!

Fenn: Ha! Do me next. *he shoots Guy a seductive look*

Guy: *cringes ever-so subtly* Your lack of venereal diseases despite your endless dalliances is astounding.

Fenn: *practically beaming* Why, Guy, I'm positively flattered! To think, my reputation precedes me even in the realm of health! My escapades are as meticulously planned as they are, ahem, fulfilling.

Lou: Continue Master Avari. Next, I believe is Master Qelsum and then Miss Cassandra.

Guy: *heaves a sigh as he places his coffee down and then looks at Toa* You’re not dead.

Lou: That’s a fact, Master Avari. 

Guy: Allowing him to stay in my presence and not die by my hand is the most remarkable compliment I’ll ever give him.

Roy: His assessment is not entirely without merit. *smiles courteously* Proceed with your compliment for Miss Cassandra.

Guy turns to Cassandra and takes her hands in his, gazing into her eyes.

Guy: In life's grand gallery, your kindness and beauty stand as a masterpiece, each stroke of virtue and grace painting a portrait of unparalleled splendor. And in the enchanting aura of your presence, even the humblest moments transcend the mundane, into a sublime work of art, woven with the threads of your captivating presence.

After Guy's unexpected compliment, he gently pulls a stunned and blushing Cassandra to her feet. The room falls into a stunned silence as Guy leads her out. Lou, Toa, Roy, and Fenn exchange incredulous glances.

Lou: *breaks the silence with a bemused chuckle* "Well, well."

Toa: *raises an eyebrow, his stoic facade momentarily faltering* I never thought I'd see the day when Avari complimented anyone.

Fenn: *uncharacteristically shocked* And who knew he had the ability to wax poetic?

Roy: *nods in agreement, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips* Indeed. It seems our esteemed colleague has hidden depths.

[atomsminecraft]

How I think the princes + Lou and Dia would react to MC’s death

Guy

I feel like Guy would be the type of person to silently morn and not say it aloud

He gets really quiet during the entire grieving process

He would distract himself by flying around with Ertl and with his work so he doesn’t think about MC as much

He misses her, even if he won’t admit it.

He would visit her grave every so often but would stay away if he knew other people were going there

He would put roses on her grave

Sometimes he would agree to go with another person if they said they were going but would act like he doesn’t care

“I might as well go. It’s been some time since I last visited anyways.”

His teachings become a little harder and he’s a lot harsher when dealing with the fangirls

Refuses to talk about MC and any conversation that involves her he avoids it immediately

He stopped complaining about Lynt cuddling up to him because it’s the most comfort he would get. He would never admit this though.

I feel like he would visit her twice a week and whenever it’s getting close to a holiday, the day of her death, or her birthday he would visit her more often

He just stands there at her grave for a while until he needs to leave because it’s too much for him

He misses her a lot.

He keeps all the gifts he gave her and then some so he has something to remember her by

Toa

Oh boy

Give this man a hug

He misses her a lot

Like Guy, he becomes more silent.

He buries himself in his work

His teachings also become a lot more harsher

It’s pretty scary

He would visit her whenever he had the time because after her death he just assigns people a lot more work then he use to to distract himself by grading all those papers.

The fangirls stop bothering him for a while because he’s scary when he’s mad and upset

He puts flowers and caramels at her grave

“I hope you enjoy them. They’re high quality caramels from Luxure.”

He reads aloud at her graves

He also doesn’t really talk but sometimes says he misses her to her grave

He tried using ancient magic on himself to make him forget about her a few times, each failed.

Knight tries to comfort him but he can only do so much

He sometimes talks to Knight about it

I think he would visit every 2-3 days a week and whenever it’s a holiday he would leave a gift at her grave

After everything settles a little for him he becomes slightly more lenient in his teachings and becomes like he was before

Whenever he eats caramels he thinks of MC

Roy

Acts like everything is fine but everything is not fine

Sherry has to force him to break his act because he acts like that even when he’s around her now

He still acts the same with the fangirls but avoids them a lot more and finds other ways to get to places he needs to get to. Grayson needs to make many excuses for him so he can leave.

He would leave (a lot of) flowers, tea leaves, and Invidian honey at her grave.

I feel like he visits her grave a lot, like 4 times a week

“I hope your life is peaceful. We all miss you….”

He talks to her about his day and what he did, he sometimes makes a picnic near her grave and eats lunch there, Sherry and Grayson sometimes join him.

Sherry needs to comfort Roy and make sure he gets out of that princely act everyday after he’s alone so he can relax. He talks to Sherry and Grayson about how he’s feeling but a lot of the time he hides it. Sherry is the one who comforts him the most

Fenn

He tries to make everyone else feel better even if he’s hurting

He tries to distract himself by going on many dates with a bunch of men and woman. Sometimes it helps but sometimes he still feels the emptiness of her presence

When he visits her grave he reads to her and tells her about his day

He leaves flowers at her grave and he tells her story ideas

He also makes up stories

“Hello treasure… We all miss you dearly…”

He says that with a sad smile on his face

He acts like everything is fine but he’s actually really sad she’s no longer with them so he tries to make everyone laugh or at least smile. He bothers Guy a lot more because of his red eyes since MC had them, even if they weren’t her actual eye color.

He prefers to go on dates with Avari woman but still goes on dates with others from other kingdoms, it’s just mostly Avari woman now. Particularly ones that look similar to her.

If he sees something he thinks she would have liked at the market, he would buy it and leave it at her grave and put a protection spell on it so it can’t get dirty or be torn apart. After some time he brings that stuff back with him and keeps it. He also hides it.

Violet has to remind him to get out of bed because he really doesn’t want to

He misses MC a lot and doesn’t want a world where she’s not with him

He also distracts himself by writing, he even made a character that was based on her and added her to his story. This may or may not have made the story longer and more complex-

He’s still the same but he lies a lot more, mostly about how he’s feeling so no one else worries about him. Some of the S-ranks can tell though. They miss her too.

He hugs his pillow and pretends it’s MC. Sometimes when he’s cuddling with another girl he pretends it’s her, especially if the girl has similar hair length to her.

He would carry something she owned and keep it in his pocket. He would panic if he lost it

Lynt

The poor baby

He sleeps a lot more because he dreams about MC

Believe it or not, he visits very few times. I would guess once a week, it’s mostly because he’s sleeping and because he’s too sad to visit.

When he does visit he sleeps there, Tino panics and tries to wake him up at first but then after a bit he lets him sleep near the grave. It somewhat helps.

He would leave flowers, pillows, blankets, and bread at her grave

He stays there for some time(mostly because he’s asleep-)

Tino’s job is harder because Lynt doesn’t want to wake up even more

He cuddles up to Guy more too because of his eyes and because Guy doesn’t complain, he does it more often. Not that Guy is complaining.

Any fluffy objects that MC owned he keeps and sleeps with. He wanted to sleep in her room one time but wasn’t allowed it because it would make it look different then from how it was left.

“I hope your eternal sleep is well and peaceful… I see you in my sleep every time, is it you that visits me?”

Rio

*goes to cry in corner*

He misses her so fucking much omg

He brings flowers and food to her grave and he eats there and talks about his day and does his homework there and he even decorated it one time with vegetables

He misses her so god damn much

He visits everyday

Every. Day.

He visits the moment he has the chance

He brings Sherry, Violet, and Thoma with him and comforts them and they comfort him

He talks to her grave about what he learned, what kind of food he made and ate, who he talked to, etc

He would bring her favorite foods to her grave and eat some too

He sometimes wants to visit her room but is scared he’ll ruin it

Again, he visits every single day. If he can’t he will literally cry thinking he will upset her in the afterlife

He makes it up the next day by coming by twice. Maybe even more if he misses more then one day. He would probably visit a lot more often as an apology

I think at first when she died, he ate less then normal but acted like everything was fine

He tries to make everyone feel better but refuses to talk about his emotions at first

Sherry has to force it out of him

Poor Rio cries to her and she comforts him and lets him hug her and he hugs her so tight then apologizes for hurting her

He spends a lot of time with Sherry because he’s scared to lose her too

He tries to pay her back whenever he can for comforting him and comforts her back

He becomes her overprotective brother figure

He makes a lot of MC’s favorite foods, even foods from Earth

Any gift MC gave him is now the most precious object he’s ever owned

He makes sure no one touches them

Gets obviously upset if someone does

“Hello Sunbeam! I made fried rice! It’s not as good as how you make it but I hope it’s good enough for you to enjoy in the afterlife!”

The first time he made some of her favorite foods and ate them, he almost cried

Actually no

He did cry

His tears could make an entire soup with how much he cried

Poor Rio ( T_T)

Sherry also cried and they comforted each other

The two became even better friends after that

They miss her dearly and visit whenever they get the chance with gifts and flowers.

Lance

The silence is deafening

He talks a lot less and goes drinking a lot more

He almost cried when telling Christoph MC is dead and he comfort Christoph when he cries

He visits MC with flowers and alcohol

The alcohol is for him mostly but he leaves some for her

Whenever he visits with Christoph though, he doesn’t bring alcohol

The two visit whenever they have the chance

He becomes really protective of Christoph after that

Lance and Dia surprisingly start talking to each other a little more because they know MC wouldn’t want them fighting

They fight less but it still happens

He sometimes visits with Hawke, Fenn, and Jasper and after they go drinking

Lance drinks the most, Fenn drinks the second most

When he’s drunk he vents about how he’s doing surprisingly easily, especially with Fenn since they both cared for her a lot

Him and Fenn go drinking together a lot more

Nothing happens other then good pals drinking and talking about MC for the next few hours

He visits her grave with Fenn sometimes

“Thank you for giving me the chance to be your friend. Me, Christoph, and everyone else miss you.”

Dia

Visits her grave a lot but other then that he doesn’t leave his room much

He plants mushrooms there and reads about them to MC’s grave

He also sings to her grave

He visits that flower meadow place and sings songs for her even if she’s not there with him

He made songs for her and sang them at her grave or when he’s alone

Him and Lance become somewhat closer but not much

Just talking a little more

He asked Rio to make a mushroom dish she has made for him before and thanks Rio then goes to eat it in his room

A lot of the time Jay needs to ask because Dia doesn’t leave his room

He goes to Lou and just stays in his office for a little bit and Lou doesn’t stop him

They talk about their memories with MC, sometimes even their past life memories

“If I could hug you one last time, I would. I hope this song reaches your ear one day.”

If he ever had a dream about her he would cry and go visit her grave and ask if it was her that visited him

He gets annoyed more easily now

On the rare occasion he would go to classes just to relive what it was like when MC was alive but it was never the same after that

Anything he kept from her gets hidden in his room

He actually went drinking with Lance one time and they talked for hours about her then visited her grave

Instead of flowers(though he does give flowers-) he gives her grave mushrooms

And I’m talking really pretty and rare mushrooms

Those fuckers glow in the dark

Now he can always find her grave if he’s out at night looking for it

He also now has another excuse to visit her which is to see how the mushrooms are doing

He visits her grave with Lou

Lou

Oh this is gonna break my heart

He falls apart

Work doesn’t get done unless it’s urgent or important, he doesn’t want to get up, the whole nine yards

He visits her grave more then any of the Princes combined

He visits her in the morning, the afternoon, at night, and if he can’t sleep. It’s like clockwork

Phinny and Nix literally have to drag him out of bed and have him do his job

When he’s around people he acts fine but once he’s alone?

Poor cloud man needs a hug

He kept every. Single. Thing. She has ever given him

He learned to cook just so he can keep that memory of how she makes certain dishes and make them for himself when no one is around

He visits her grave with Dia and stays strong until he’s alone

He lets Dia in his office for as long as he likes, he even sometimes visits that meadow Dia goes to and listens to him sing

He sometimes joins the singing

Poor man is heartbroken

He just got his emotions and already wishes he doesn’t have them anymore

He asked the prince’s to look for her when she reincarnates

He also looks for her

He gives her so many flowers my god

It’s a rivalry with Roy because he also gives her a buttload of flowers

He forbade anyone from going into her room so it stays the way she left it, only he’s allowed to go in there

He uses his crystal ball to check on MC’s grave and old room

“Our lives may have been shared for only two of our many lifetimes, but I would never trade our time for anything.”

Before she was buried, he made sure her funeral was beautiful

Her dress was beautiful too

She looks beautiful in her casket

Is that weird to say?-

He didn’t want to let her go

He really wanted to revive her but couldn’t

He put a spell on her body so she wouldn’t rot and did the same to her casket so nothing would happen to it

Oh boy the moment he meets her reincarnation is crazy

He spoils her but keeps it anonymous

He keeps an eye on her so fucking much

It’s crazy

Makes sure she stays happy and if she’s struggling he anonymously gives her books from the library to study

Anyways back to the original topic-

He has a picture of her with him wherever he goes

If he lost that picture all hell breaks loose

He becomes a lot more silent and keeps his hood on whenever he’s around people even in his office because he doesn’t want others to see how sad his eyes look

He moment he sees her reincarnation though-

Bro it’s crazy

Wants to hug her but can’t

Spoils her instead

She’s so fucking confused but after some time she goes with it

The first time it happened she went to his office and said a creep is giving her gifts in her dorm and he’s so sad about it

Because he doesn’t want anyone in MC’s original room he gives her the room next to it

Ok back to the original topic again-

When he visits her grave he sometimes has tea there

He put the grave in a location not many people visit so no one disturbs her or can find it unless you were there at the funeral

New students that don’t know what happen wonder where he goes but he never says and makes sure no one follows him

Whenever the others come visit after they leave Colde, he makes sure no one knows about it so they can visit her in peace

He visits every place he and MC went together, he even visits places Vane and Vanum visited

He talks to her grave a lot, either about memories of when she was alive or memories of when they were Vane and Vanum

Lunas visits with him sometimes

I had fun writing this

I love angst ;)

Lol it’s giving the Past, Present, and Future series I’m working on

Send me ya’ll angst for court of darkness if you ever make it because I love that shit

I would gobble it up with tears in my eyes

[onedayimgonnasnap]

Twisted Wonderland Slander; Jack

How tf does he have a goofy ass hair cut?

His forehead looks so shiny like it was cleaned with windex

Jack is color blind, he always loses in Uno since Ace always lies

Jack is the type of annoying mf to go “You forgot the homework”

I would rather kms then vent to Jack about any of my problems like missing homework assignments because bro would go “You brought this upon yourself” and hang up on me

Actually if I were to send him a meme he’d respond with “seen”

Bro looks like the One Wolf from penguins Madagascar movie

He looks like his name was Diesel. I can’t explain it. He looks like a Diesel

He looks like he’d bite me, that’s how bad I was judging him before seeing his personality.

He post those cringy lone wolf quotes on his private Instagram.

He would growl at me if I brought Soda to school instead of water.

He wouldn’t nag you but he sure as hell would give you a look and say “you’re stupid”

His hair line is reversing like Jojo Siwa

He looks like the egg head your mom would tie your hair in a pony tail in elementary school.

He goes threw 20 lynt rolls in a day.

He likes to watch all the Ice age movies religiously.

If you were to make dark jokes, he’d go “It’s not funny. This is a serious matter-“

He smells like grass, sweat and failure.

When seeing Leona first play before joining the school, bro was full force Sebek. He had pictures of Leona fan girling at the thought of them playing with a frisbee

Then he is now disappointed because it’s Leona

He thinks owning a pet dog is slavery-

[bitchkay]

Lynt and MC definitely fucked on the couch in that hidden corner of the library when people were still in the library and just had to try and stay quiet

MC’s face in the pillows and Lynt’s face on the crook of her neck being careful not to go too fast so no one can hear them

[Ask received: nov 17th 2023]

That part

And it ain't the first time either

One of Lynts birthday stories I think they banged on that lil ass couch and I think spend the night there like they woke up in each others arms naked on this cramped little chair covered by a blanket but they happier than happy can be and then they hear Tino calling out looking for them cus they been missing for god knows how long cus let's be honest Lynt be sleeping all the time to save up his stamina cus bro CAN FUCK yall have no idea🤭🤭

Lynt can put it tf down don't play w/ him😌

Lynt has this pretty long dick he will literally have you seeing stars

It's a little bit on the thinner side but so damn long

Its nearly impossible to keep quiet and as much as Lynt wants to hear your pretty moans you're in the library, tucked away in a nook no one can see you very much in the middle of the day

And he's not innocent either, bro is whimpering babbling into your neck about how good you feel around his cock trying his best to keep quiet

He just couldn't help wanting to touch you and who are you to deny him

Lynt is a slow deep stroke master too

Like it dosen't even feel like lazy tired strokes nah he does this shit with purpose‼

He going in with such power but slow and deep, not only in an emotional sense but also a literal sense like bros in your fucking stomach

He wants you to really feel the sweet drag of his cock in your walls pushing in towards your deepest spots you would think hes trying to penetrate your cervix

All while you can hear the chatter and scurrying outside the door among the library walls

Imagine this☆:

"Oh~ just like that~" Lynt couldn't help himself, you're not allowed to be that cute, it's not fair. You can't say you're complaining though. Lynt got you a cute little dress, a casual dress, nothing fancy. Not for any particular reason he just thought you would look nice in it, and nice you did look. After receiving the package you tried it on right away and went on a manhunt for the sender. When you couldn't find him in any of his usual spots you knew exactly where he was hiding, which led to this little situation. "Mmm! Lynt, you're so good!" "Shh, not too loud." You were atop Lynts lap, dress bunched up around your waist as you bounced on his cock. A blanket was draped over your lower halves but at this point was near useless as it threated to fall and neither of you made any effort to pick it back up, too lost in pleasure. "You're so cute~" Lynts hands found home on your exposed ass cheeks as he bounced you on his cock, fucking up into you, your panties tossed somewhere in the room, you don't remember. "Always so sweet to me~" he buried his face in your neck kissing your jaw as his groaned against your skin. "Lyntt~!" You moaned his name, your hands on his shoulders grounding you some what. It was hard to contain your voice when Lynt slid do nicely into your pussy stretching you so good hitting all your deepest spots. "Look at me~ I want to see your face~" he wrapped his arms around you as he buried himself deep in your intoxicating heat. He fixed the strap of the dress you wore as one of them fell down. "Pretty♡" "Lyntt!" You whined as he praised you. "This dress is so pretty on you~" he bunched it up more around your waist as he fucked up into you, his tip kissing your cervix. "Ah-!" you covered your mouth with your hands as a loud moan escaped. You can hear soft footsteps and idle chatter beyond the walls of your secret library nook; you almost forgot you were suposed to be quiet. "Not so... not so deep... were being quiet remember?"

"Can't. Feel too good."

[darlingzelda]

Guy Avari x MC (Retsuko)

"A festival?! Guy, look!” Retsuko points excitedly to the advertisement board in the S rank lounge, patting her paramour on the arm as he read a book amongst the other S rank princes.  

“What.” he looks up for only a moment, then goes back to reading with a neutral expression on his face.  

“I believe she is referring to the upcoming Winter Festival, Master Guy.” Roy interjects from the next chair over, smiling over a cup of tea.  

“There is no need to bother with such trivial matters.” Guy replied, looking up from his book finally. “Festivals are unimportant. Jasper- coffee.” he says shortly, turning to his valet with a curt nod.  

“Yes, sir.” Jasper smiled, handing him a cup of steaming red coffee. “If I may, Miss Retsuko, you seem to be quite interested in Saligian holiday practices. The Winter Festival celebrates the season of Holy Night, and it is held in town every winter season.”  

“Really?” Retsuko’s interest was piqued. “I’d love to know more about it when you get the chance!”  

Jasper bowed respectfully. “Perhaps we can speak when you return to Prince Guy’s chambers this evening. I would be pleased to relay all that I know to you.”

Retsuko sat down again next to Guy, who had disinterestedly returned to reading his book.  

“Why do you not like festivals, Guy? Have you ever been to one before?” she asked curiously, peering into his dark crimson eyes.  

“As I have already said, they are pointless. Trivial wastes of time.” he responds, appearing to be slightly annoyed. Lynt, who was seated on the other side of him, leaned on his shoulder with a heavy yawn.  

“I think Retsuko is saying she would enjoy attending with you, Guy.” the Akedian prince looked up at him with sleepy green eyes, to which Guy scoffed.  

“We have better uses of our time.”

Retsuko frowned to herself. She knew Guy didn’t particularly care for frivolous events, but it would have been the Christmas holiday season back on Earth. Part of her wanted to figure out how to organize something festive to show him how much the holidays mean, but she’d need sage advice on his preferences to get him to participate in such a thing.  

“Jasper? Would you actually mind helping me with something a little later? I think I have an idea.” she said, turning to Guy’s valet.  

Jasper chuckled. “I will do my best. Although, knowing you, Miss Retsuko, the idea is somewhat of a large ordeal.”  

“Wha- hey!” she protested, and Guy shot an irritated look at his laughing servant.  

“Jasper. Refrain from such ridiculous commentary.”

“As you wish, Sir.” the valet replied, shaking with silent laughter.

Retsuko spent the rest of her day trying to come up with ideas. She even asked around among the Princes for opinions, but their ideas were all very different and out of sorts. Roy had suggested cooking traditional Earthen food for Guy to try, Lynt told her to set up a cozy atmosphere and relax with him by the fireside, Rio wanted her to surprise him with a present such as was given on Christmas, Fenn told her to try introducing him to Christmas traditions from her family, and even Toa offered the idea of preparing an array of traditional holiday sweets.  

However, there was no way to combine all of them into one huge surprise, so she decided to ask Jasper about each of them and see what he thought.  

When she came to Guy’s chambers that evening to visit, the prince himself was seated on his settee with a cup of coffee as Jasper opened the door for her.  

“Ah. Miss Retsuko has arrived, Prince Guy.” he bowed, allowing her to enter the sitting room.  

Guy looked up from his coffee. “Sit.”

She crossed over and sat near to him, watching Jasper add more to the pile of paperwork on the table before them. “Are you busy, Guy? I can leave if I’m interrupting your work-”  

“Not necessary.” Guy interrupted, using magic to motionlessly lift her into the air and seat her on his lap.

Jasper gave his master a knowing smirk. “Oh dear. It seems I am interrupting yet again. I will go and fetch a beverage for Miss Retsuko.”  

“Do so.” Guy answers, his red eyes not leaving Retsuko’s.  

When Jasper leaves the room, he pulls her close so that her head rests on his scarlet and gold-clad chest. “I have sorely missed your company.”

Retsuko smiled, nuzzling closer into his chest. “I missed you too, Guy. What are you working on right now?” she eyed the stack of papers with interest.  

“Business regarding trade policies. It should not take much longer for me to complete them and send them back to Avari.” he responded. “However, I am not busy enough that I should have to ignore your company.”

“I remember that Jasper said you were busy!” Retsuko recalls, causing Guy to scowl.  

“That meddling Jasper.”

“You called, sir?” the valet came in with a teasing smile on his face, holding a cup of steaming tea for Retsuko.  

“Jasper.” Guy frowned, unamused by his jokes.  

He handed Retsuko the tea, and Guy let her slide off his lap and onto the settee beside him.  

“I have urgent business I must attend to. Stay here until I return shortly.” he stood, his regal attire sweeping the floor as he promptly left.  

“I believe you wanted to speak to me, Miss Retsuko?” Jasper seated himself in an armchair, looking expectantly at the young lady.  

“Yeah. I want to make a really fun surprise for Guy for the holidays, because it reminds me of loving Christmas back home- but I’m not sure what he’d enjoy. All the other princes gave me suggestions, but I really want it to be something Guy would participate in with me.” she frowned, putting a finger to her chin.  

“Ah.... I believe I understand what you mean. His highness enjoys spending time with you most of all, so perhaps that should be the largest factor in your surprise.” Jasper pushed his glasses up on the bridge of his nose. “Other than that, I might be able to persuade him to take a step away from his work for a day or so for you to enact your surprise.”

“Perfect! I think I can get everything together in time! How does tomorrow sound?” she asked, leaning forward excitedly, eyes gleaming.  

“I’ll see what I can do, Miss Retsuko.” Jasper nodded, giving her a smile.  

“Thank you, Jasper!”

Guy came back a few minutes later, looking thoroughly disgruntled. Seating himself again, he glanced at Retsuko. “Curfew is coming up soon. See that you return to your own chambers, lest Qelsum have reason to catch you wandering the halls past dark.”  

“All right, Guy. Goodnight! I'll see you tomorrow.” she stood up, swiftly delivering a kiss to his cheek.  

He glanced up, following her receding figure with his crimson eyes. “I will see you again tomorrow.”

As soon as Retsuko set foot in her own chambers, her feline familiar curled around her legs happily. “Welcome back, Milady! I have been waiting for you to return from Prince Guy’s chambers!”  

She reached down to scratch the black fur between his ears. “Hello, Iggy.”

“Will you begin your holiday preparations tomorrow?” he leapt up onto her bed, sitting beside her as she got herself undressed.  

“Yes. Jasper’s going to persuade Guy to finish his work early so I can have him to myself for a while!” she said excitedly, patting the little cat while she slid into a nightgown.  

“Hooray! What a pleasant turn of events for you, milady!” Iggy mewed, his fuzzy face breaking into a smile.  

She retired to bed, turning the lights out and allowing her familiar to curl at her side. She thought about Guy as she drifted off, wondering if he was thinking of her too....

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When she arose the next morning, all Retsuko could think about was getting her surprise together for Guy while she dressed herself.  

She slid into a white collared shirt with frills at the sleeves, opting to put a red sleeveless dress over it for a layered effect. “Guy will be so surprised! Hopefully Jasper can work his persuasive magic......”

The first thing on the task list was getting a place set aside. Toa, who was generally in charge of academic affairs and rules, would have the ability to grant her access to S-rank exclusive spaces for the day, so that was what she opted to do as she headed for the princes’ lounge.  

Guy was absent, she noted, probably due to Jasper’s persuasion to do his work earlier in the day. However, Roy, Lynt, Fenn, and Toa sat conversing with one another idly, all enjoying beverages of different sorts.  

“Toa?”  

The Qelsan prince looked up from his assortment of chocolates. “Have you need of me?”

Retsuko nodded nervously. Since she was asking for something related to Guy’s enjoyment, he was less likely to grant her access. “Actually, I was wondering if you’d let me reserve the lounge for a celebration I was going to put together for Guy.”  

Toa’s eyebrows shot up. “Avari....?”

“Yeah. I wanted to show him how the holiday season can be fun, and, you know.... so he’d participate in something with me. He’s been working so much lately.” she explained, anxiously twisting her fingers together.  

Toa gave her a disgruntled look. “For his personal pleasure...? I suppose, since it’s you asking.... I will let you use this room for one night and one night only. You must tidy after any messes you make and have the room the way it was before when you leave.” he said finally, sighing.  

“Oh, thank you, Toa!” she cheered, smiling winsomely. “I promise I’ll do exactly as you said!”

“See that you do.”  

The princes all wished her good luck and filed out of the room, each giving her an encouraging pat on the shoulder.  

“Right!” She put her hands on her hips and surveyed the room. “I need a couple of things to make it more festive in here. Maybe Sherry and Violet could help me, they could probably source decorations and set them up.”  

Thankfully, neither of the two women were busy when Retsuko went to find them. She explained what she needed, and both agreed to help quite cheerfully.  

When all three returned to the room, they were laden with several different boxes, full of supplies to make Guy’s surprise come together.  

“Thank you for agreeing to help me with all this!” Retsuko pants, setting down a large container of tinsel, ornaments, and red lanterns.  

“Oh, tosh. Anything for you, dear Retsuko!” Sherry placed her boxes of food onto the coffee table, giving Retsuko a sweet smile.  

“Quite! I must say, Guy will appreciate all the effort you put into planning all this, dear.” Violet set hers down as well, looking around the room with interest.  

“Alright, ladies. Let’s get to working!” Retsuko smiles encouragingly, and they set to decorating the S rank lounge.  

Retsuko draped a red and gold tablecloth over the coffee table and helped Sherry lay out different seasonal foods, which Jasper had made with Retsuko’s careful instructions. Violet hung tinsel over the hearth, starting a merrily crackling fire below.  

Lanterns were hung around the cozy seating area, and blankets draped over the cushioned chairs and sofas. Jasper had prepared cakes, a ham glazed with Invidian honey (courtesy of Roy), a fine-looking array of aged cheese, and Luxurian red wine that Violet got from Fenn.  

Retsuko also hung little chains of paper snowflakes from the ceiling, creating an ambient look of gentle snowfall. Meanwhile, Sherry and Violet ran to fetch Jasper to look over it all and provide information on Guy’s status.  

When he saw the state of the lounge, Jasper smiled in admiration. “It looks quite wonderful, Miss Retsuko. I’m sure His Majesty will delight in the fact you did all this for him.”

“How’s he doing, by the way?” Retsuko asked curiously, setting out the Invidian silverware, glasses, and plates given for her to borrow from Roy.  

“He is finishing as we speak. I have informed him that you would like his company here in about five minutes, but he has no idea of what you have planned.” Jasper replies with a polite bow, his black ponytail swishing.  

“Oh, that’s perfect! Thank you ever so much, Jasper!”  

“Best of luck, Miss Retsuko.” he guided Sherry and Violet out of the lounge, and all Retsuko could do was wait anxiously at the door for Guy to come.  

Would he really be pleased, or was this another thing he would dismiss as nonsense? Half the things she tried getting him to do with her either were rejected or he didn’t look too enthused about it, but put up with it silently for her sake.  

She was interrupted from her thoughts by a sharp knock on the door.  

“Gah!” Retsuko’s shoulders jumped, and she turned the handle. “Guy, is that you?”

She opened the door to see her paramour standing there, his crimson eyes unreadable. “Jasper told me that you have need of me. What could you possibly need at this hour of the evening? You have not come to my chambers once today.”  

“About that..... you should probably see this first.” she opened the door wider to allow him to see the room. “Surprise, Guy!”

His eyes went wide as he took in the scene of the room, its peaceful air much different than what it usually was. “What is this?”

“Jasper helped me set up a Winter celebration for you! Since you didn’t want to go to the festival with me, I thought to create a personal celebration that would help me share how special the holidays on Earth were to me.” she said sheepishly, blushing furiously. “Do.....you like it?”

Guy’s eyes roved around the room and came to rest on hers. “So this is why Jasper would not speak a word of where you were.” he sighed with a frown. “You are troublesome.”

“Guy...” Retsuko complained, although she knew that he really felt relieved that she was okay and was trying to hide it.  

“You did well.” he said finally, following her inside and looking at everything she had prepared. “So this is what Holy Night looks like where you came from....?”

“Yeah! I did my best. Jasper even made traditional food for us from my instructions.” Retsuko answered happily, sitting next to him by the merrily crackling fire. 

Guy glanced at the food-laden table. He was not one to put any meaning into holidays or celebrations, at least usually. However... since Retsuko seemed to enjoy that sort of thing, he indulged her by staying silent about his misgivings and participating- at least grudgingly.

He knew how it felt to miss family tradition. His mother was the only reason he did so as a child, and since she was gone, his Father became cold and distant. Therefore, his reason to participate in such a celebration had disappeared almost entirely.  

“You did all this so I would enjoy the holidays, but I would rather have you by my side alone than spend the winter months amongst others.” Guy stated, looking at Retsuko possessively.  

“You would....?”  

Guy gave her a stern, irritated look. “I have said it before, and I will say it again. You are my woman. I will not suffer your company to belong any other. You. Are. Mine.”  

Retsuko smiled. Guy liked to express his passion this way, even though it may not sound passionate. He had his own way of expressing his feelings.

“All that you are is mine.”

Toa had lent her one of his prized record players for the evening, and it played soft classical music in the background as the paramours sat together, basking in the warmth of one another’s affection.  

Guy abruptly stood up, offering his hand to Retsuko with a slight, soft smile. “Dance with me.”

“What? Here? By ourselves?” she blushed, taking his hand and letting him pull her into his gentle embrace. Guy nodded. “You have provided music, so we might as well make use of the time we have together while Jasper is not here to make his teasing remarks.” he replied.  

He put his arm around her waist, the other holding her hand with a mild softness. This gentle and caring side of him was rare, only ever visible to Retsuko.  

She mirrored his actions, looking up at him with a fond, wondering expression.  

“You are only ever mine. Everything you are belongs to me.” he swayed with her, pulling her closer with the arm around her waist.  

Retsuko blushed furiously. “Guy, I’m not property...”

“I know.” he answered. “And all that I am belongs to you. No other woman has ever or will ever enter my line of sight.”  

“Guy.........”

He pulled her flush to his body, pressing a sweet and chaste kiss to her lips.  

The air outside swirled with the cold howls of darkest winter, but in that room, at that moment, the soft glow of the lights and the warmth of the two lovers glowed brighter than the darkest shades of night.

[magicjesuscup]

This Week's Prince's Path

Did anyone else get a really bad feeling that when Secundus asked MC if her magic could regrow limbs and she didn't know, he was just going to cut off one of Rio's arms or legs and go, "Here, give it a try." As hostages, they would not have had to keep the princes in one piece; alive would have been sufficient.

Also, as fun as it would be to show Lynt all the cool Earth stuff she's been talking about, if they're randomly missing for a long time, Liam and Norah will be doing this until they know where they baby is and if he's safe:

[abugwritesstuff]

The Princes React to MC Being Sick: Lynt

once again in honor of me being sick (much better now actually!), i've written a fic, this time of lynt caring for mc. i don't usually write lynt so this was kind of interesting to figure out.

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Usually the pattern went like this: Lynt and MC would return to his chambers after spending some time in the S-rank lounge after dinner, and then would get ready for bed and crawl in beside one another. Then, most nights, they’d fall quickly asleep in one another’s arms and Lynt would awaken to the sensation of cool sheets at his side and the gentle pushing and tugging of his dear paramour trying to nudge him awake. That was the established way of things.

Which was why it was strange to wake up so late. And so unusually rested.

Lynt blinked into the sun streaming in through the curtains. He rubbed his eyes and stretched his arms above his head, rolling onto his back and yawning as his brain slowly started to come online. Sun. Bright outside. Daytime. Midday? He blinked and slowly sat up, turning to find that MC was still there, curled up under the blankets in the spot that was usually cold and empty by the time he was awoken. At first, this realization filled him with joy. Waking up with her was his preference after all… but the closer Lynt looked, the more concerned he became. Her breathing was awfully shallow and weak. Wheezy, almost, like Tino’s had been that one time he’d inhaled a bunch of breadcrumbs on accident. She was also breathing with her mouth open and as he laid a hand on her cheek, he found that her skin was warm. Abnormally so. 

“Oh…” Lynt murmured, brows knitting. He glanced toward the door adjoining his to Tino’s, then slid out of bed. “Chiiiinooo,” he called softly, glancing back at MC tentatively. “Chino. Are you in there?”

The door swung open to Tino’s smiling face. “Yes, Young Master, I was just about to step out to prepare your breakfast!”

“Nevermind that. MC seems sick.”

Tino’s face fell into worry. “Oh?”

The pair walked to the bedside together and Lynt watched as Tino investigated, peering down at her and pressing the back of his hand to her forehead.

“Yes,” Tino hummed. “I think Miss MC may be ill.”

Lynt’s heart sank. “Oh… she seemed okay last night,” he murmured. “What should we do?”

Tino turned to face his master with a warm smile. “I am so heartened to see your level of devoted concern, Young Master!” he praised him. “To think that for so many years I longed for you to take your very own paramour and now here you are, concerned for her wellbeing to the point of worry! Why, it is ever so encouraging that-”

“Chino.”

Tino blinked. “Ah yes. Well. I suppose I shall go fetch Prince Toa and bring him here. Or Jasper. I will be back shortly.” With that, Tino left. Lynt frowned down at his paramour, confused and unsettled. Until now she’d always been the picture of health: strong, brave, smiling. And Lynt had never cared for another person before. He’d never needed to- he’d always been the one being cared for, if anything. The role reversal was strange and concerning, and he found himself wringing his hands and pacing. 

The door swung back open and a jittery, anxious Tino re-emerged with Prince Toa, who looked mildly peeved and held a small medical bag in his right hand. 

“Your valet says that MC is unwell. Is that correct?” Toa asked, glancing toward the bed. “She isn’t even awake and I was called?”

“Yes.” Lynt responded, nodding. “She’s not breathing normally. And she’s too warm. Can you do something about that?”

Toa sighed a bit and followed Lynt to the bedside. He bent over and stared at her, watching the shallow rise and fall of her chest. “She does seem to be struggling somewhat. But I can’t fully examine the condition of a sleeping patient, Akedia. Wake her.”

Lynt frowned. “But isn’t it good for her to rest?”

“She can rest more later.”

Reluctantly, Lynt placed his hands on her shoulders and began to shake her back and forth gently. “MC… you need to wake up. So that Toa can examine you.”

“Don’t say it like that.”

Ignoring him, Lynt redoubled his efforts on his sleeping paramour. “MC…” Lynt murmured. Her lack of response worried him further and he leaned in close to ear. “Please wake up.”

With that, she finally blinked awake. Her blurry gaze fixed first on Lynt, clouding over with confusion at the sight of him above her rather than beside her slumbering. Slowly, she slid her gaze over to Tino, and then Toa, to which she then jumped and moved back, eyes wide. 

“Toa?! What are you doing here?” she croaked, pulling the blankets weakly up over her shoulders. 

Lynt laid a hand on her shoulder. “You seemed unwell so I had Chino bring him here to examine you.”

Toa nodded and placed his bag on the bed, rustling around in it while he spoke. “How are you feeling? Lynt said he noticed that you have labored breathing.”

She blinked around between the princes and valet, confused by the scene in front of her, before laying a hand over her chest and taking in a long, shaky breath. “I suppose I do, yes. I feel warm.”

“Any other symptoms? How were you feeling yesterday?”

She settled back against the pillows and looked upward, thinking. “Yesterday? I felt a bit tired. I think my throat was hurting. I felt a bit achy.”

Lynt frowned and let his hand fall from her shoulder down until he took his hand into hers. “You never said anything about feeling poorly yesterday.”

She shook her head slowly. “I mean… no. I fig-” at this, she cut off and coughed weakly into her elbow, which prompted Toa to pull a few different bottles from his medical bag and begin pouring different amounts into an empty bottle. “I figured I’d just sleep it off.”

“Unlikely,” Toa interjected, coming close with the bottle in hand. “You seem to have a flu or something of the sort. It would not have been resolved by today. Take this in equal doses three times today, and Lynt…” At this, he turned to the other prince. “...Keep an eye on her. Make sure her temperature does not rise and she does not become delirious.”

Wide-eyed, Lynt silently nodded. He hadn’t the faintest clue how to do any of that, so he watched as Toa repacked his medical bag and made for the door, giving a perfunctory nod and disappearing before Lynt came to. “Ah, wait!”

Lynt tripped over himself to follow Toa down the corridor, the other prince slowing down to accommodate him and giving him a questioning look. “I haven’t cared for anyone this way before, Toa. Can… can you do it?”

“No. I have classes to teach today. As far as I’m aware, your schedule is clear.”

“But… what if something happens?”

“Contact me again or take her into the infirmary.”

“But…”

Toa stopped dead, sighing, and placed one hand on Lynt’s shoulder. “She will be fine. You needn’t do anything other than make sure she takes the medicine and rests. If she remains coherent, don’t worry.”

Lynt frowned and stared at the floor, his mind clouding over with worst-case scenarios. He wasn’t one to worry, not usually, so the experience was disorienting. “I have never… I’ve never done this before.”

“Well. No time like the present, then. She is your paramour, after all.” Toa replied. A short silence befell them, until Toa shook his head, slightly exasperated, and manually turned the other prince back in the direction of his own chambers. “Return to her side, Akedia.” 

Numb, Lynt returned to his own room, peering in at MC who was laid in the bed but currently shoving the blankets off of her as Tino panickedly tried to tuck her back in. 

“Miss MC! It is important that you stay warm!”

“Tino, I’m overheating,” she wheezed. 

Lynt stared over at the bedside table where the bottle of medication had been left behind. He stalked toward it, making a path between the two and plucking it into his hand. They watched as he turned it over between his hands, watching the liquid inside move in swirling, glittery spirals. “Have you taken any of this yet?” he asked, his thin brows knit into a stern line.

She shook her head. “No, I haven’t.”

Lynt sat down beside her and opened it, pouring the first dose into the cap lid and holding it up to her lips directly. “Drink,” he instructed. Obedient, she opened her mouth and let him tip the dose in. He watched intently as she swallowed, nodding in relief when her throat bobbed.

“Good girl.” 

Her face turning somehow redder, she laid back against the pillows. “Th-thanks. I can probably dose myself for the rest of the day though, if you have things that you need to do-”

“I don’t.” Lynt responded flatly, crawling in beside her and firmly pulling the blankets up to her shoulders. When she frowned and began to protest, he gave her a firm shake of his head. “No. Stay warm. Rest now.” With that, he patted the top of her head and curled around her, tucking her head under his chin.

Beside them, Tino’s eyes shone with unshed tears of joy. He clapped his hands together in delight. “It gives me such happiness to see your devoted caretaking, Young Master! It has been my greatest dream to see you love another in this way! Why, one day you may dote on your own children together in this way!”

“Tino…” MC moaned, burying her reddened face under the blankets. “Please.”

“Chino, can you turn out the lights? We are going to take a nap.” Lynt said, peeling the blankets off MC’s face to give her nose a peck. 

Tino nodded, jumping up to extinguish the candles around the room and bowing an exaggerated bow as he excused himself. “I will bring some soup for you later in the day, along with some ginger tea,” he declared.

Lynt hummed in response as his valet exited the room, snuggling somehow closer around his paramour. “I will take care of you today. Toa said that I should and I want to.”

Hesitantly she snuggled back in toward him, hiding her face in his shirt. “Really?”

“Mmmhm.”

After a beat of silence, she nodded. “...Alright. Thank you for staying here with me.”

The rest of the day was spent hovering in and out of sleep, Lynt dutifully dosing her medication, insisting on spoon-feeding her soup (after shooting Tino a glance as he stood by smiling in pride and delight), carrying her into a hot bath, and retucking her back into bed while encouraging her to sip tea.

“You know, Lynt…” she murmured, swallowing the day’s final dose of medication and curling up on the bed. “You’re good at this, actually.”

His eyes widened. “Am I?”

She hummed affirmatively. “Yeah. You are.”

He crossed over to the other side of the bed and laid beside her, brushing hair off of her sweaty brow. “I’d never done it before,” he said.

“I know,” she responded, rolling over to him. “But you’re kind. It comes naturally to someone like you, I think.”

Lynt burst into a smile and brought her close, kissing her cheek. At that, he yawned and nuzzled into her hair, causing her to giggle. “I’m glad.”

The two drifted into sleep again as the darkened sky outside the window gave way to stars.

[sophiaredwood03]

this has more dialogue than I usually write.

MC teaches one class and the aftermath

MC's name is Sophia

Enjoy!

The night sky above my head is a vast landscape of twinkling stars. A teapot rises and pours me a cup of amber tea.

“What did you call me here for, Headmaster?”

He sets down his own teacup and gazes serenely at me.

“Well, Miss Sophia, as you know, Prince Roy has gone back to Indivia to handle some matters. That means that the classes he teaches need to be assigned to the S ranks and other professors temporarily. Now, all of the S ranks and professors have taken on the classes which are harder to teach. I thought it would be best for you to try your hand at teaching Introduction to Magic.”

My response to this very unexpected announcement is to sip my tea.

“Perhaps you might even help to elevate a few of our C ranks, no? I wouldn't put it past you.”

“Meaning?” He merely smiled at me.

“I am sure you will do excellently.”

So here I am. Standing behind a podium taking attendance. This may actually be the least-attended class that I had ever seen. By which, I mean that more than half of the students were not there. Most notably, the females. Ah well, no matter. Less work for me! I turn to the (mostly-empty) class and start taking attendance.

Today we’re attempting to turn water into wine- something which I failed at horribly on my first attempt. Students bend over their cups and trying varying casting positions. Slowly, cheers and cries of success can be heard. It’s nice to see them succeeding.

“Um..Miss?” A student in the front row waves her hand.

“Yes?”

“I’m… um, having trouble…”

I walk over to her and peer into the cup. Plain water. Picking up the cup, I swirl the water and sniff. 

“There’s a slight hint of alcohol. Your problem is that you’re forcing your magic too much. Just close your eyes and try to sense your magic.”

She nods enthusiastically and bends over her cup again.

At the end of the lesson, the girl is still there. She reminds me of myself in my first class. Shy and uncertain she would ever be able to accomplish magic. 

“Your name is Clara, correct?”

“Um… yes. Um, Miss, I know I can’t do-”

“Don’t worry. I’ll give you a little help. Hold out your hand for me?”

Clara does so, a little nervously. 

“Close your eyes. I’ll help you feel your magic.” Placing my fingertips on her palm, I close my eyes too. It’s the same thing Lynt once did. I’m able to feel others’ magic on a subconscious level; it’s just a matter of reaching for it.

Warm and soft to the touch is the best way to describe her magic. 

Clara gasps, suddenly opening her eyes. She doesn’t hesitate, immediately moving her hands into casting position. I feel her strong intent, her magic flowing so gracefully. I’ve seen and felt countless acts of magic, and it always makes me feel so- at ease- if that makes sense.

“Thank you so much!” She grins at me happily. 

I grin back at her. “It’s late. Go and get your dinner before the cafeteria closes.”

“Yes!” She hastily grabs her books and runs off.

It’s been a couple of weeks since Roy left. Coincidentally, today is also the day everyone gets their tests back. Everyone is on edge. This might determine if they get bumped up a rank, bumped down, or, in the worse-case scenarios, get expelled. I’m tagging along with Toa just to see how it goes. I stand in the back and wait as Toa gives out the papers. I can see Clara, up in the front. I wonder how she will do?

And then all hell breaks loose.

It actually takes me a couple of seconds to register what’s happening. There are people screaming,crying… and am I being hugged? 

“Thank you so much, Miss!” Clara sobs onto my shoulder. Awkwardly patting her back, I conjure up a handkerchief and offer it to her. I gesture frantically to Toa and point towards the door. Shooting me an annoyed look, he nods.

The S-rank common room is quiet and empty. I sit Clara down, and pour her a cup of tea. Taking a slow, shuddering breath, Clara sighs. “Miss…um… can I tell you something?”

“Go on, then.”

It seems that Clara arrived at the academy a couple of years ago. In those two years, she was completely unable to progress at all in magic. On the verge of being expelled and with constant judgement from her classmates, she wanted to quit and go back to her homeland. 

“Actually, I was planning to quit the day that you taught, Miss. I only came to class because I wanted to see how you would teach the class. You’ve never taught anyone before, and I guessed that this might be the only chance to get close to someone so-um…”

“Um?” 

She blushes and ducks her head slightly. “It’s… it’s just that you always seemed so calm, and you’re so good at magic, and you hold your ground, and-”

I burst out into laughter. I am glad after all that I taught Roy’s class for him. But I do have my suspicions…

And in another part of the academy, Lou watches Sophia stride purposefully towards his tower.

“... You should have known Sophia would find out.” This remark comes from Phinny.

Lou groans and buries his head in his hands.

“She’s a smart one, after all.” Lou’s familars eye him with a mixture of bemusement and pity.

 “I wouldn’t like to get on her bad side.” And with this last snipe, Nix and Phinny fly off.

Roy and Sherry come back to an academy with violent storms, a slightly dazed headmaster, and rumors of how a certain professor helped a C-rank jump to A-rank in the short span of two weeks. It’s also said that Sophia was bombarded with requests from professors, students and S-ranks to teach more often. But that’s for another day.

[chirp-a-chirp]

Student One: Have you heard? There’s a gang at the Academy! On the training grounds! They even watch each other fight.

Student Two: Oh my! Such brutes.

MC: *Walks to the training grounds and finds Rio and Grayson practicing sword fighting, with Roy, Tino, and Lynt sitting on a nearby bench*

Rio: Jolly good swing there mate! Haha!

Grayson: *Silently nods* You as well, Prince Voleri.

Roy: *A black leather jacket is neatly folded next to him* Hello Miss MC. Would you like to partake in some tea?

MC: Oh, thank you.

Tino: And you must have some of this delicious bread! His highness left plenty for everyone. *Tino gestures to Lynt, whose head lays in Tino’s lap as he rests*

Roy: What do you think of what you see Miss MC?

MC: I think…Saligia’s definition of gang is much different than mine.

[scarlett-starr]

After telling them about it, MC shows the guys a "cheer leading outfit."

Fenn approves. Roy spits out his tea. Guy blinks in astonishment. Toa calmly consider either having a fit or giving MC a lecture on proper dress in mixed company. Lynt misses the whole thing being asleep. Lance enjoys the view. Rio asks if she is cold. Finally, the Headmaster peeps, via crystal ball, like the voyeur he is.

[courtofmatchups]

Hello!! I saw that your matchups were open, so may it be alright if I ask for one? You're free though to pass on this if you want to, no pressure ^ ^. But if you'll do my matchup, can I ask that you exclude Guy and Jasper as potential matchups? I am very uncomfortable about them because of their personalities. Thank you, and I hope this won't be too much for me to ask!!

My pronouns are she/her and I'm (although i'm still questioning, they're what I feel the most comfortable with rn) heteroromantic and aego + demisexual. My zodiac sign is also cancer and mbti is INFJ.

For my personality, when I'm around strangers or acquaintances, I'm pretty shy and awkward. I stay quiet most of time and have difficulty socializing because I tend to stick to the sidelines. But I've been told that when I do talk, I'm rather friendly. And sometimes, I've been approached by people on comfort and/or advice regardless if we're close or not. This happens because I've been described as kind and empathetic, which helps in these kinds of situations. However, it's hard getting to know me because I'm reserved and private. But once I do open up, I hesitate less to be more playful and doting. While I'm mellow and sweet most of the time, I will tease when I'm in the mood. On the downside though, I am a major overthinker and perfectionist. I also struggle with revealing my more negative emotions because I'm more used to dealing with them by myself.

For hobbies and interests, I love reading, listening to music, (especially musicals) playing games, and occasionally writing as well. My likes are books, cats, and music, while dislikes are horror, malicious deceit, and arrogance.

As for my love languages, it's mainly quality time and words of affirmation. Physical affection is the one I use the least because I'm not really touchy and I only do it around close friends or family. Strangers and acquaintances are an absolute no.

I'm really sorry if this was too long, I hope it wasn't too annoying to deal with. Thank you so much for doing my matchup, and take care!! I wish you good luck with all of your endeavors <33

It looks like you've captured the heart of

The Loyal Maladroit

Tino Maes

(AN: sorry this took so long. I had a lot of stuff going on 😳. Also, you not wanting to be paired with Guy or Jasper is SO based)

If there is anything this man loves about you it is your kindness. When you first met, Tino recognized how uncomfortable you looked when you first came to the Royal Academy of Concordia. A new school life is a daunting situation, but Tino was willing to go out of his way to help you out. At the time, it was simply out of the base-level kindness in his heart, but as he grew closer to you, he could see that you were getting more and more comfortable around him. He was relieved to know this, yes, but he also can't help but feel... Drawn to you? Lynt has told him that you were often willing to help your colleagues out if they asked you. Tino had the chance to see this for himself when his master went missing and you helped him out, after calming him down somewhat.

Tino loves that your love languages involve physical touch and words of affirmation. Any time you decide to show him physical affection, he will absolutely melt. He understands how uncomfortable you feel with giving that to people you don't deem close to you, and knowing that you feel comfortable around him is a wonderful privilege. He will turn the tables on you if you ever have a bad day, though. Tino would be heartbroken to know how badly your overthinking afflicts you, and there is nothing like your paramour holding you while reminding you of what a good job you've been doing

Speaking of which...

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Today was NOT your day. Too much had gone wrong in the past week, starting from a failed potion to your increasing dip in energy. The failed potion really did a number on your ego, and the thoughts racing in your head seemed like won't stop any time soon. With a heavy sigh, you plopped face down onto your bed. You lay there for a few minutes when you heard a knock at your door.

"(Anon) are you in here?"

That was Tino's voice.

"Come in"

"I noticed you seemed down, and I got worried for you. What troubles you so?"

Tino sure was perceptive, and you couldn't help but feel grateful. With a deep breath, you told him everything. As you finished, Tino wrapped his arms around you

"So this week has not been in your favour. You mustn't forget about all you've achieved. You are a wonderful student, and perhaps this is just a sign that you need some rest."

"Thank you"

"I'm glad I could be of service"

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[atomsminecraft]

Since classes start around noon but end at around 10ish I can garentee that I would fall asleep in class at least once

I can’t even handle a normal school day, do they think I can handle that long of a school day? I get the classes are spaced out and likely maybe some classes have an hour between them and some don’t but damn you better count on me to take a nap randomly in the courtyard and missing class because of it because alarms don’t exist, even if they did I’d likely sleep through it anyways

Me and Lynt napping in the courtyard but I get there before him and Lynt’s just like “welp might as well” and joins me 💀

[onedayimgonnasnap]

POV: (I know you guys literally missed these)

Tino after he got picked by Lynt to Daan

[darlingzelda]

Lynt Akedia x MC (Retsuko)

“Young Master Lynt, you must rise now! You have a lecture to teach that starts soon, and you promised to walk miss Retsuko to her class!”  

Lynt awoke to his valet frantically shaking him awake, desperation evident in his tone. “Young Master! Please open your eyes!”

“I’m awake, Chino.” Lynt rubbed his eyes sleepily, sitting up while his valet fussed over him.  

Tino breathed a sigh of relief, holding an armful of Lynt’s pressed clothing. “Young Master Lynt, you must begin rising earlier if you are to spend time walking miss Retsuko to her class.”  

The sun shone through the light green curtains and fell on Lynt’s snowy white fluff of hair, making it shimmer as the prince slowly sat up and swung his legs over the edge of his soft, warm bed. “I know, Chino. Thank you for waking me up.” Lynt yawns, offering a sleepy smile to Tino.

“I have not seen miss Retsuko since yesterday morning, so perhaps it would be well to check in on her beforehand.” Tino lays the clothing out beside the sleepy prince, who nods.  

“I will, do not fret.”

As Lynt unbuttoned his lime-colored pajama set and shimmied into his emerald formal wear, his mind drifted off to his lovely paramour. It was true, she had been away from him for almost a day and it somewhat worried him that she had not at least sent word yet.  

As soon as Lynt had buttoned up his green drape, there came what sounded like a scratching by tiny paws at the door, accompanied by a high-pitched, worried voice.  

“Master Lynt? Master Tino? Are you in there?”  

Lynt’s eyebrows raised, and Tino rushed to the door to open it at his Master’s nod. “Hello? Master Lynt is currently here, yes..... oh?” his eyes slid down to the floor, whereupon was standing Retsuko’s familiar, Iggy. The fuzzy black cat flapped his small violet wings , looking up at Tino with wide yellow eyes.  

“Master Tino! I have come to see Master Lynt about milady!” he mewed, curling his tail in the air.  

“Of course. Come in, if you please- Master Lynt will be glad to hear from miss Retsuko.” Tino replied with a warm smile, opening the door to permit the black cat in to see his Master.

“Iggy?” Lynt raised his head sleepily, watching as the cat flew up to sit beside him on his jade bedsheets. 

“Mew mew! I am sorry to tell you this, but milady is frightfully ill and must lay abed today!” He tucked his tail between his legs, pointed ears drooping as Lynt’s eyes opened fully.  

“Retsuko is sick?” he sat straight up, a rather unusual sight for the lethargic prince. “In her chambers?”

“Yes, I am afraid, Master Lynt. Her head spins and she shivers all over! I have come out of her chambers to fetch Master Toa so he might make a medicine for milady!” Iggy’s wings folded on his fuzzy back as he sat.  

“Toa...... leave that to me. Please remain with Retsuko in her chambers until I am able to bring her medicine.” Lynt immediately stood up, his emerald cloak swishing behind him. “And Chino.... please go to the kitchens at once and make Retsuko some of your soup with warm bread.”

“Yes, Young Master! I will hurry there at once!” Tino bows and rushes out at his Master’s command, leaving Lynt with Iggy. “Iggy, if you would please return to Retsuko’s side. I will ask Toa for medicine.” Lynt pats the kitten’s head and then sends him off.  

“I feel so terrible..” Lynt frowns to himself as he walked through the hallway and down to the main living areas of the S ranks’ dorm hall. “Retsuko is sick and I haven’t done anything to help her.”

“Whatever is the matter, Master Lynt?” he came upon Roy suddenly, who was just walking out of the lounge with Grayson in tow.  

“Oh, it’s you, Roy....”  

“You look very sad. Is something the matter?” Roy offered him a gentle smile and patted his shoulder, sympathy in his golden eyes, and Lynt looks at his feet in shame.  

“Retsuko is ill.”  

“Ill, you say? Are you on your way to see her, then? I think she would be glad for your company. After all, Master Lynt, she adores you ever so much.” The Invidian prince assured him, trying to bolster his feelings.  

“I adore Retsuko just as much... but I am afraid she will wither if I do not take careful precautions against every bad thing that might happen upon her.” Lynt sighed rather self-deprecatingly, and Roy looked stern.  

“Lynt, you know very well she is capable of caring for herself. You mustn’t prevent her from living her life. However, you must remain strong and offer her your support through adversities.”

“I’m going to see Toa for medicine and Chino is making her soup.” Lynt looked up dolefully, his green eyes full of worry. “I sent her familiar back to keep her company while I make sure she has everything she might need.”

“Wonderful. She is well cared-for between you, Tino, and her lovely familiar. If I may be of any assistance, please call upon me! I will be happy to lend you my aid in curing miss Retsuko.” Roy offers him a flourishing bow, then walks with Grayson off to teach his lectures for the day.  

Unusually rushed, Lynt walked at a brisk pace to the lounge with his thoughts, where Toa was sorting through boxes of phials and tubes with his valet, Knight.  

“Toa. I need your help.”

The Qelsan prince looked up from his handful of glass phials, crystal blue eyes finding Lynt’s jade ones. “Lynt? I am surprised to find you up at this hour of the morning. Usually you are not active until early afternoon.”

“Chino woke me up.” he answered, impatiently brushing a lock of fluffy white hair out of his line of sight. “I need medicine for Retsuko... she fell ill this morning and I want to bring her something to make her aches go away. Her familiar had listed common symptoms of a fever....”

“A fever?” Toa’s eyebrows shot up. “I can find a potion that will ease her symptoms, but that is something that eventually her body must expunge on its own. As for further healing, all I can recommend is that she gets plenty of sleep and intakes regular amounts of fluids until she is feeling better.”  

Lynt bobs his head in understanding. “I will make sure she is taken care of. However.... the lesson I am to teach this morning and afternoon will have to be covered by someone else.”

“I will talk to Roy and see if he will teach in your stead.” Toa agrees readily, beckoning for Knight and Lynt to follow him. “Come. I believe I have some of the potion Retsuko needs in my storage cabinet.”

Heading to the empty potions classroom, Toa opens the cupboard with a spell and reaches to the back, withdrawing a small red bottle with a cork stopper.  

“Give her a teaspoon every eight hours until the fever subsides.” he handed it to Lynt, who dutifully tucked it into his pocket for safekeeping.  

“Thank you, Toa. Excuse me, but I must be on my way to care for Retsuko.” With a swish of his emerald drape, Lynt had disappeared in the direction of the womens’ dorms.  

As soon as he arrived at Retsuko’s door, Lynt knocked softly, stomach tightened with worry for his dear paramour. “Retsuko? It’s Lynt. I have come to see you.”

“Lynt?”  

Retsuko’s weak voice sounded from inside, and Iggy’s paws clicked on the floor as he went to the door to nudge it open for Lynt.  

The prince stepped inside and gave his paramour a soft, adoring smile.  

She was curled into a ball under a layer of green linen blankets, her long brown hair spread like a halo on her down pillow. The light from the window illuminated her room, the sun making her hair shine like dark golden honey.  

Iggy curled himself at her feet, nestling his tiny furry body in between the folds of the blankets on her bed to warm her as best he could.

Retsuko’s crimson eyes fluttered open at the sound of her prince’s voice.

“Retsuko.”

“Lynt?” she pushed herself into a sitting position, and Lynt gently draped his arms around her shoulders, wanting immediately to soothe her feverish body.  

“I heard that you were feeling poorly, so I have come with medicine for you, and Chino will be here with fresh soup and bread momentarily.” Lynt strokes Retsuko’s cheeks with a fond smile, pressing kisses to her nose and forehead. “I would have come sooner had I known you were feeling like this.....”

“Mmmm..... Lynt.... wait.... you can’t be close to me, you’ll get sick too....” Retsuko protests, but Lynt nuzzles her neck instead.  

“I do not mind. You will take care of me, yes?” the pure, adoring look in his sparkling eyes couldn’t be denied.  

“Oh, you’re so adorably stubborn. I can’t even deter you for your own health.” Retsuko sighed and scooted over in her bed to make space for Lynt. “Come here, you.”

Lynt shuffled closer to Retsuko, gently pushing on her chest to get her to lay down. “I will administer your medicine now. Then maybe we can nap together.”  

Retsuko nodded, watching Lynt take the teaspoon and potion that Toa gave him out of his pocket. “I will be here with you until you feel better.” He whispered, uncorking the bottle with magic and pouring the red liquid within into the spoon.  

She obediently opened her mouth, and Lynt fed her the medicine while smiling softly. “Good girl.”

At that moment, there came a hesitant knock on the door, accompanied by Tino’s voice. “Hello? Miss Retsuko? Young Master has bade me bring you some bread, and I have soup too if you’re feeling up to it-”

Lynt immediately got up to open the door. “Chino. Thank you.”

“O-oh! Young Master Lynt!” Tino’s green eyes go wide. “Here is the food you asked for! I do hope miss Retsuko is well... I shall be in the valet’s lounge if you should have need of me!” he clumsily hands Lynt a wooden tray laden with steaming rolls, and a covered bowl full of aromatic miso soup. “Miss Retsuko, please feel well soon!”

Lynt accepts the food with a grateful nod to Tino and closes the door, bringing Retsuko the arrangement of food.  

“It looks wonderful.” Retsuko smiles, wiping her nose with a tissue and looking with wide crimson eyes on Tino’s gift. “I’ll have to thank Tino later.”

“Chino is happy to help.” Lynt pulls her close, arranging the pillows in such a manner to where she could comfortably sit upright while she ate. “I will feed you, Retsuko.”  

His paramour blushed despite her rather pale complexion. “Lynt, you don’t have to do that-”

“I want to.” he said stubbornly, scooting closer to her and tearing a corner off one of the steaming golden-brown buns. “Here. Try this.”

Lynt’s fingers gently push it into her mouth, and he smiles gently as Retsuko eats from his hand. “It is made with a special kind of wheat from Voleri called Voleri Gold. Rio likes this bread.”

Retsuko bobs her head, swallowing the bite he had fed her. “It tastes so good....”

“It makes the bread sweet. I like it too.” The corners of Lynt’s mouth turn upwards into a smile as he picks up the soup spoon and dips it into the aromatic soup.  

“Soup, now.... open wide...”  

Retsuko obediently opens her mouth, and her paramour inserts the spoon full of steaming golden liquid.  

“Good girl.”

Tino’s miso soup had finely chopped vegetables that were relatively easy for Retsuko to consume as well as nourishing for her health. Lynt greatly appreciated his loyal valet at times like this.  

Lynt takes his time gently feeding and cooing over Retsuko, all the while with a gentle, soothing smile on his lips. When she is finished eating, he set the tray down on the bedside table and took her into his arms to cradle her.  

“We shall sleep together, yes? I do so adore having your warmth beside me....”  

“Lynt....” Retsuko’s eyes found his, and she settled into his warm arms as he arranged the blankets around their bodies so as to create a little pocket of warmth around them.  

“Sleep now. I will watch over you.” the prince assures her, his calming green eyes sparkling as his white lashes close. “I will keep you warm and hold you while you sleep.”

Retsuko buried her face in Lynt’s green cloak, curling up with her head laid on his chest. “Thank you, Lynt...”

“Sleep.” he reinforces gently, petting her hair with a fond smile. “I will wake you when it is time.” Retsuko��s crimson eyes flutter closed, and Lynt’s warm arms envelop her as he gently cradles her to sleep.  

“Lovely......” as he looks down on his now sleeping paramour, Lynt is reminded of a small kitten. Her nose was slightly scrunched as she laid on his chest, and her face had regained its color slightly after he had fed her Tino’s generous creations.  

“I wish to be with you like this every day.” the prince admits softly, his eyes fluttering closed as he pulled Retsuko’s body closer to his own to share in his heat. His head laid beside hers on the soft linen pillows, and in that moment he felt as if he was perfectly content.  

“I love you, Retsuko.....”