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claude von riegan. ([personal profile] godshattering) wrote2022-01-01 02:00 am

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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2022-05-16 10:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[At night she's not expecting him. Mostly because she fears that the guards would mistake him for a malicious intruder and it would be terribly unfortunate if his white wyvern got hurt. So the rap on the glass gives her a start.

Lightning fast she grabs for the dagger on her vanity — having been seated there going through the motions of her haircare routine before he arrived. The light in her room obscures his image due to the glare on the glass. Cautiously Edelgard approaches the double glass doors, and opens it.

She didn't have time to put on gloves. Tonight she wears a long sleeved nightgown in white with floral embroidery in pale violet that matches her eyes. Its soft and innocent visage is a far cry from the nasty purpled and marred skin of her hands. Sure, some of the lighter scars have turned pale, but the deeper cuts make the skin rough and uneven. It's so bad that sometimes she has difficulty discerning textures since scar tissue isn't as sensitive.]


...Claude.

[The way she exhales is part exasperation, and part relief.]

You're lucky I didn't lunge first.
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2022-05-17 01:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's not as if the dagger could do much harm anyway unless she really tried. It was a ceremonial blade more than anything, and given to her as a gift when she was a child. The same dagger she pulled out the night they met Byleth.

The moment Claude speaks her name that dagger lowers, and her eyes roll at his joke. For a brief moment Edelgard leans into that touch. A glimmer of softness as the tension seems to dissipate from her. However it doesn't take her long to return to her normally rigid and 'proper' posture as she steps back into the room to gesture he follow. Can't have a patrol guard spotting him and assuming he's up to something nefarious.]


And you, truly.

[She simply has to take a moment to calm down. After a majority of her life was spent under the exacting eye of her uncle, Edelgard is not one who finds calm easily.]

Feel free to get comfortable. I still have my hair to take care of.

[And maybe the routine will help her wind down.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2022-05-19 12:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[Not to impose, as if Edelgard's typical floral and citrusy preferences wouldn't clash with his more woodsy smoke-like scent. Either way, the little kiss atop her crown gets Edelgard to smile ever so slightly, and it can be heard in her voice when she replies while brushing a scented oil through her hair to protect it.]

Livid? Oh, you misunderstand. I am sure he'll take it as a challenge to catch you next time. I believe he views you more as an esteemed rival than an enemy.

[Honestly Edelgard finds the banter between them both quite charming. Though she's not sure being in the middle of it would be any better than being in the middle of an argument between Ferdinand and Hubert.

The hair strengthening oil she brushes through her locks is mixed with essential oils. A little aromatherapy to try and keep nightmares from the past at bay. Lavender, chamomile, and tonka bean are the main notes. It's a soothing scent, but whether it works really depends on how stressful the day was as a whole.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2022-05-20 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
[Does Hubert's "playful" banter really upset him? With the way they volley back and forth Edelgard wouldn't have been surprised if Claude came here for Hubert to challenge his intelligence rather than for her. Then again... it's hard to take anything Hubert does as playful when he has a voice like that and a face like that. Edelgard can only recognize it because she's known him for so long.

Once she's done combing the oils through her hair so that it's soft and shiny evenly all over rather than a greasy mess, Edelgard plaits her locks so that all that hair doesn't get tangled overnight. Only the bits of shorter hair that hangs around her face to frame it are left out.]


Long month, actually. There's a lot of work to be done before I can finally abdicate from this throne.
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2022-05-20 12:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Truly? He's much better at strategy than she is. It's frustrating at times, but just being able to keep up with Claude's clever and inventive mind is a feat in-and-of itself. She always welcomes the challenge to help her grow and get better.

Edelgard stands to join him by the chair, and settles herself by leaning on its armrest.]


Perhaps tomorrow. Tonight, just you.

[With one scarred hand she cups his cheek and turns his face toward her. A soft kiss on the lips is what he receives, but it's brief despite her continuing to linger close.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2022-05-20 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[Settling in his lap with her legs over the armrest, Edelgard allows her weight to rest against him.]

Causing the most chatty man on earth to go speechless? Perhaps my greatest accomplishment yet.

[The laughter that bubbles up from her is light, and increases when he starts touching his lips to her jaw.]

I am glad you could make it. There are some parts of Adrestia that are most lovely this time of year.
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2022-05-21 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
[A small hum resonates in her throat as she nestles in against him. Resting her head in the crook of his neck.]

The reason I am so tired tonight is because I've been working overtime since you told me your arrival date. I'm about a week or so ahead of schedule now, so I should be able to spare some time for a tour.

[With her fingers interlaced with his, Edelgard brings his hand up to her lips and kisses the knuckles on the back of his palm.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2022-05-21 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
You'll have plenty of time for both. I made an itinerary.

[Of course she did. Edelgard certainly is the type to over plan a vacation. She looks proud of herself. Like a bird who just finished preening.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2022-05-21 03:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[Lifting off Claude, Edelgard sits upright to give him an incredulous look.]

But how are you supposed to get done everything you won't if it's not planned out?

[See... this is why she needs someone like Claude, Dorothea, Linhardt — or even Hubert. Though Hubert would be the unique case of either planning it out for her, or being so much stiffer than she is that Edelgard breaks her mold to make sure they both don't shrivel up like raisins from overwork.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2022-05-21 04:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Never has he forced a pout from her quicker! Edelgard's expression twists as her lips purse and brows crease. With a huff she slips out of his lap to climb into bed.]

Very well. I will just have to show you the superior experience it is having it all planned out.

[This is going to go horribly wrong, isn't it?]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2022-05-21 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[At first she thinks he's being sincere, but it's quickly very clear he's teasing again. Her frown becomes harsher.]

You have just scheduled your demise, Claude.

[Just short of lunging at him, Edelgard grabs his shoulders to pin his back on the mattress and straddle him. While her weight may not be at all threatening, her strength makes up for it.]

Wish to beg for mercy before you feel my wrath?

[She's frustrated with him, but she knows he's only trying to poke fun. Which is why these threats are (mostly) empty.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2022-05-22 01:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh, well then. He is certainly asking for it, isn't he? One of her scarred hands runs through his hair before gripping the locks with her fist. Just enough to guide Claude to tilt his head so she can descend on him. Harsh teeth meet the soft skin of his throat as she bites down. Just hard enough to bruise. And to make sure that sticks she sucks hard before lathing at the spot with her tongue to soothe it.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2022-05-22 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Edelgard pulls off his neck just enough to speak. He'll feel the warm rush of her breath against the wet spot on his skin.]

Mm, if this is a reward rather than punishment... perhaps I should ignore you instead. With enough determination the cold shoulder might be effective.

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