i was dead when i woke up this morning (semi-closed)

[offtune]

Who: lancelot (flugels), zero (offtune), and friends
What: fortunately not a selfcesting log but a catch-all for my characters in november!
When: all of november
Where: throughout wyver
Warning(s): none yet, will update!

[ As mentioned above, this isn't a completely closed log; it's just a general catch-all for everything in november, not necessarily pertaining to game events. if you'd like a starter, feel free to pm me here or on plurk here: coldwars. ]

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[flugels]

[ Are their standards lax? He looks around, seeing several other couples, just as confused as they are. While it does make the situation a little less awkward, it doesn't mean that they should continue to mislead the shamans, much less disrespecting the real pairs.

Who are made obvious by way of their very public display of affections. Lancelot clears his throat. ]

I don't see any reason not to believe that... [ He taps his chin thoughtfully before glancing at the young woman. ] That does bring an interesting point. Knighthood aside, do you possess any other strengths, Lady Clair?

[cajolery]

[ You know, the PDA doesn't even really bother Clair too much. Her brother and his fiancee are way worse, after all, so she's become pretty numb to it—or so she thought. For some reason, having Lancelot standing right next to her throws it all in a different light, and she quickly averts her gaze from any real couples doing couple-y things.

Luckily, compounding on all her positive qualities (of which there are many, assuredly) is one of her favorite pastimes, and so his question manages to thoroughly distract her. The expression on her face brightens. ]

Why, of course! I am the most accomplished pegasus rider in the army, I am fully capable of managing a large household to perfection, and I am quite an excellent dancer, if I do say so myself! Not to mention, I am the most sought-after young lady in the highest circles of Zofian high society, I assure you.

[ And she's just so humble too. ]

[flugels]

[ he could use a little bit of that confidence. well, not that he isn't, but he admires her ability to speak about herself with pride. lancelot can speak of the men of the order that way, but he can't say for sure about himself. being in siegfried's shadow. ]

Wow, you really are something else, Lady Clair. It's a shame that this world has not given us many opportunities to demonstrate chivalry -- and I'd like to see you ride one day.

[ he'd seen winged stallions back in olympia. as far as he's concerned, there are only wyverns in wyver... anyway, on to the topic at hand. ]

Sought after -- you mean they wish to employ your services? [ it sounds silly; loyalty cannot be bought from a knight loyal to his or her kingdom. but he can't possibly think anything else...? ] Oh, or do you mean for your hand in marriage...

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[cajolery]

[ Even though she was literally the one who started bragging about herself, she still finds her stomach fluttering a little when he says that—you really are something else—a faint blush warming her cheeks. ]

Ah, well, hm... [ She lets out a pleased little sound—obviously, she's tickled by his genuine praise. ] I would be more than happy to ride with you some day. I trust the opportunity shall arise soon.

[ Even if she has to break down the stable doors in Olympia and take the pegasus herself!! Just kidding, she has to earn REP like everyone else. ]

[cajolery]

Oh—yes, for my hand in... marriage, naturally.

[ Here, her blush deepens, though she can't explain why. Marriage and starting a family were important goals for her future back on her world—they still are, she supposes, though this new adventure certainly throws a wrench in the whole process. The end of the war with Rigel and the new era of peace it ushered in should've been the perfect time for her to turn her eye more towards matrimony...

Now she has to start over again. Besides, things are just different here. If she could find someone like Lancelot though, then maybe... she looks away, tugging on a stray lock of her hair. ]

Though, I have yet to receive any proposals... [ Hm, how about that. ] But that is only natural, I suppose, with my skills as a lady knight, as well as my family's power and consequence. It must be quite intimidating, after all!

[flugels]

[ and lancelot actually finds the sudden break in confidence... cute. as though she's embarrassed by that very fact. looking closer at her now - perhaps in a more... romantic light, he does see why she would be in such demand. she's smart, strong, and positive. that's not even accounting for the fact that she is truly beautiful.

he didn't want a repeat of the deep shame he felt back in that alley, but it was difficult not to let his mind stray back to that very moment-- their bodies flush against eachother. he remembers the tempo of her heartbeat back then, against his own beating heart. ]

I can't imagine one can simply propose to a lady knight as yourself. Not unless a man considers himself worthy.

[ he laughs lightly. ] Although, it is strange that the locals have considered us... compatible for such a thing. If I may be so bold, I might even consider myself among your suitors were I from your world. Unfortunately, there is hardly time for any of that in my world.

[ looks like there is time now?? :yeah: ]

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[cajolery]

[ And boy howdy, does a man have to be worthy for her. She has high standards, which is probably... also why... nobody has ever proposed to her. Maybe only Gray would ever be stupid enough to do so. But thanks, Lancelot, for not doubting her intimidation reasoning at all and just going with the worthiness thing.

She just nods in reply, her eyebrows raised as if she hadn't really considered the man's perspective at all. (She hadn't, but it does make a lot of sense. They'd need a lot of accomplishments to earn her hand, obviously.) ]

You would? [ Consider himself among her suitors. She's taken aback by the idea, and the plain way he puts it—her heart feels like it skips a beat, hearing him say that. ]

I suppose... [ Yes, they're both knights, aren't they? It's only natural. She even had that exact conversation with Fernand, before the coup, about how joining the knights only gave her more opportunity to mingle with upstanding, like-minded men. But somehow, she hadn't really made the connection... that way. Before now. ]

I suppose you are right, given our station. Ah! Perhaps that is why these locals have sensed us to be a match.

[cajolery]

[ A beat passes, and then a sudden look of surprise crosses her face, tinged with embarrassment. ]

For this pact, that is! [ Not marriage!!! ]