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[ Azura being Azura, she felt vaguely uncomfortable with anyone making a big deal about her birthday, but also, she really appreciates that just a small group of her friends got together for this. Realistically, it was probably just dinner at the house, but Azura seems happy.

Oh, and yeah, she hasn't forgotten about their bond plans. Suggesting that they'd do so on her birthday had made her short-circuit for a few seconds because what did she ever do to deserve such a wonderful gf, she loves Corrin so much. Later in the evening she'd slipped away with her in hand, heading towards the Coven. ]

--he gave me a katana for my birthday when I was seventeen. I don't even know how to hold a sword. I think it's still on the wall of my room.

[ Who lives in Hoshido, uses swords, and is hopelessly dumb enough give Azura a sword as a birthday gift, vote now on your phones. ]

[It had been easy enough to draw Corrin away from the small gathering, it had been her idea to do the bond that day in the first place. And honestly, a walk through the city in the evening was always pleasant, especially with Azura.]

[She chuckled at the end of that story, her free hand coming up to cover her mouth.]

Well. Maybe he was hoping you'd ask him to show you how to use it?

[Their older brother wasn't the most complicated person, really...]

Do you think so? There are other things I wouldn't have minded doing to spend time with him...

[ (I was thinking Hinata, actually, but Ryouma is even funnier tbh.)

Azura's still wearing a light brace for a week or two, but otherwise her arm has recovered just fine. She walks with a little spring in her step.

She does feel lighter, right now. ]

I just don't think he's very good at expressing himself. [Corrin smiled fondly.] I'm sure once we see him again you can just ask him to do something with you, he certainly won't say no.

[Corrin was caught between a bit excited and a bit nervous. Much like before with Edelgard, there was a lot of worry about inflicting her mind on someone else. But if it was going to be anyone, it would be Azura.]

We're almost there.

I'd agree, but I'd be throwing stones in glass houses. [ a pause ] Do you know he strong-armed me into having an emotional heart-to-heart with him, once? He literally stood in the middle of my path and wouldn't move until I said something.

[ She shakes her head and rolls her eyes, but it's more at Ryoma's approach than Ryoma himself. She knows she has trust issues, but letting them all pour out in the barracks hallway isn't really how she wanted to solve it.

But anyway, on the topic of things that aren't the Lobster Prince, Azura lightly squeezes Corrin's hand and nods. ]

Mmm. To the left, yes?

[ She'd been here...once, with Niles that one time, and they were in a hurry. She was trying to remember where they were supposed to go for the ceremony stuff. ]

[Corrin let out another little laugh.]

That does sound like him.

[She nodded at the question, sucking in a breath to steady herself. In spite of this being something good, she was definitely still nervous. Maybe this kind of thing always made people nervous, no matter how natural it felt?]

Yes. Through those double doors.

[Bare feet carried her in that direction, but she paused as they reached them, turning to face Azura. Her expression was a mixture of nervous apprehension and excited uncertainty.]

You're...sure, right?

[ Azura just looks calm as ever, really. ]

I wouldn't have offered if I wasn't certain.

Shall we?

[Corrin only wished she could manage the kind of calm Azura was so good at projecting. But if she could, she'd be a completely different person! Alas. Still, that calm does at least make her feel a bit better, and she nodded.]

Yes.

[She squeezed Azura's hand again before moving forward to push the door open and step through. Inside was the bonding circle, with a single witch of the coven standing off to the side waiting for people to arrive.]

Whenever you are ready.

[The witch said before either of them could speak, gesturing towards the circle.]

[ Projection is a good word for it.

Azura's eyes widen a little--she didn't expect someone to be waiting, especially during the evening, but hey. ]

I believe vows are traditionally said during these rituals. [ even if it made this all seem more like a marriage ceremony ] I did write something short, if it's acceptable for me to read mine now.

[Corrin had been here twice, both times in the evening, and both times there had been a witch waiting. Maybe there was always a witch waiting? These were a lot like marriages, and heaven knew people liked to do those spontaneously.]

I...they are.

[Corrin was so bad at this part. Planning out what to say, trying to think ahead to how she would feel, how she would explain. She'd ended up winging it with Edelgard and that was pretty much her plan this time, first. She started towards the circle, coming to a stop opposite Azura, and then after an uncertain moment she reached her hand out for the other woman to take.]

Whenever you're ready.

[Her voice was quiet, but she had that reassuring smile of hers on her face again.]

[ Azura nods, and fishes a small piece of paper out of her pocket, glances over it for a moment or two to make sure she has in mind everything she wants to say, and then slips Corrin's hands back into hers. ]

Corrin, you are someone I trust not only with my life, but with my heart at its barest. It is a bit bruised, and it tends to stutter, but you are one of the reasons it still beats. You surely know much of this already, but I will swear to you that I will stand with you as long as my legs hold me up, no matter where your life takes you, no matter what circumstances may befall us.

Whatever providence deigned to tie us together before we had ever met was a fortunate one, for there are few others who are able to make me smile quite as easily as you. I hope to smile many more times with you, now.

[ Azura dips her head, grin evident on her face. ]

[Corrin probably should've expected something like that. Azura was definitely the better of the two of them when it came to words and speeches...Corrin tended to just wing things like that. Much like she was doing now, really. Though it did leave her momentarily at a loss as she tried to figure out what, exactly, to say.]

I never know what to say in moments like this.

[She finally said with an embarrassed laugh, though her red eyes stayed locked on Azura's.]

I...Azura, you changed my entire life. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't know where I'm from, the kind of history I had, the legacy we share. I...will be grateful for that for the rest of my life.

[She paused, drawing in a breath.]

And I can't imagine spending that life without you.

[She finished finally, a bit lamely, as she squeezed the other's hands.]

And thank you so much for asking me to do this. I'm not sure I would've found the courage to ask you myself.

[ Azura had assumed this quest would be about undoing some sort of spell gone foul, given the description. Grass that makes you feel starving when you walk over it, so much so that the farmer can't use it to plant. Simple, right?

Well. Maybe not. Azura did pack lunch ahead of time, and she's leaning against a nearby fence, munching on a piece of bread, looking out at the grass with a mix of frustration and unease. ]

As far as I can tell, there's no spell cast on this land. None that I can detect, at least. [ she huffs a bit ] Have you any ideas?

[Edelgard did as well, several vials of blood, all tucked neatly into her belt...along with a basket of food.

It's night...of course...but early on, and just after moonrise, so between that and the lanterns the field is well lit. Night was just going to have to do for them if Edelgard was to be involved in any such endeavors from now on...]

A test, perhaps? Step out into the field and see how long it takes for the effect to take hold?

Edited (you have failed me for the last time, random icon.) 2020-03-20 04:41 (UTC)

[ did i say lunch i meant dinner. dinner.

There's a shake of her head, and she puts the rest of her food back in the bag and sets it against the fence. ]

It seemed to be fairly instantaneous.

[Edelgard nods.]

...Then I'll refrain from stepping out. It wouldn't do for me to get too hungry.

[That might lead to some...uncomfortable requests.]

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Mareuer 3rd, for Corrin

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