Would know what to do with what? [ Where did he come from? ]

Freed from his bite, Shez has some breathing room. A gentle shake of his head following the mercenary's words. ❝ It's not uncommon for mercenaries but I suppose one involved with the head of the church would turn a few heads but you're just as important, do you not think so? ❞

❝ yew fink sho? ❞ his voice is muffled on account of his mouth still being firmly gripped onto shez's face. it's not like they make a move to hide their relationship all that much.

/ i really should check what other verses are up and running on here like is the ow verse a thing... i could even try marvel again (this would perhaps be a mistake)

❝ that's because you are special. you're mine, after all. ❞ now it's his turn to bite shez on the cheek. just returning the favour.

💭

❝ mmm, you always have my attention. is this for something in particular? ❞

i really feel like i spend a day away and chaos unfolds. ( *💧 )

❝ hello shez, is this your new method of saying hello? ❞

[ more and more reports. it feels like he's been doing nothing but filling in paperwork for... sothis knows how long. one would think seteth or flayn would come to assist him. being the archbishop is not all fun at all. ]

you have my full attention.

With this strength, I can protect them all.

[ shaking his head. oh, how the repercussions come back to haunt you. ]

[ for felix's birthday, no one need know that there was a new blade commissioned for him by the church of seiros. whether he accepts it or not is completely up to him but a happy birthday note from byleth would also be attached. ]

/ guys shezleth is trending can you believe it?

[ he can't help but wonder how drastically different their perceptions of forever are in this very moment. yet he'll squash those thoughts before they get any worse. ] i know that. i wouldn't ask for more than i could take. [ he hasn't taken off the whistle, it's still hanging around his neck. ]

yeah? are you really? [ pulling back to look at their face. ]

forever is a long time. careful what you wish for.

/ i will not apologise for being gay in public

i think in this, i'll always lose but to you, i don't mind losing in the slightest. ( 💚 )

... [ he just absolutely could never say no, could he? he's already shedding off his clothes. ]

oh, i was staring, wasn't i? are... you sure you want me to?

💭 wow, he's so cute.

either way, i should be leaving the party. it was nice to be invited. [ slipping towards the door. he's outta there. ]

that part of me that wishes to sleep but i know i won't be sleeping for very long.

[ he's taken to sitting on the floor. every gathering always seems to escalate into something else. good for amusement but not that good for everyone involved in the mess. ] maybe it's best we all take a minute to collect ourselves.

— An accursed symphony. A RP account for Hubert von Vestra from FE3H and FEW3H. Run by Starry. MDNI.

[ observing. ]

[ hearing that made his heart pang. to feel so undeserving of happiness. ] i promise you, those days are far behind you now. be happy, you deserve it more than you know.

you know there's nothing i wish for more than to see you all happy.

it's within my power, after all. i absolutely will.

do i get the officiate the weddings now?

it's a business talk, you're right. we can discuss it when we're not at a party, hm? [ other priorities... such thinking was almost appalling. what church does not put those who believe in it above all else? the people are what a faith is built on. ] let's set them down and we can enjoy ourselves.

this is turning into quite a spectacle. [ amused expression as he hides his smile behind his cup. ]

have you considered opening a bakery? perhaps even a place where those who are hungry can come to eat? [ his words are spoken somewhat offhandedly, making their way towards the main room which would be filling with people soon enough.] i could have the church support you.

and what would the occasion be? you simply felt like it? [ a small chuckle escapes him. ever eager to prove himself. whether it's merely because he enjoys feeding others or some sense of lacking self-worth. he couldn't say. ] i'd be honoured but if you're to feed anyone, they should need it more.

the more things change...

i believe you've done plenty. [ soft, assuring tone of voice. he doesn't want to hear that. that there was more that could be done. ] i would hardly deny myself the pleasure of your baking.

[ he's going back to drinking. not that it does much for him. ]

[ shouting has caught his attention. certainly nothing bad was going on, right? ]

[ his gaze would roll off to the side. how to explain in a branching timeline there was a whole saga based on the archbishop who never took a break? he's learned his lesson. ] like you wouldn't believe. still, it's kind of you to bake these. they look delicious, ashe. though, you never disappoint.

[ a party is usually for conversing with old friends and catching up on the latest social situations. for him? it was mostly just to take a moment to really appreciate everyone. their happiness and safety. hence him standing off to the side, drink in hand. all with that smile on his face. ]

oddly enough, it wouldn't be my first time living down her teasing. [ dishes that hold the plates almost seem stuck to his hands with how he moves effortlessly with them. ] i dreaded she may work it into an opera show. [ a shake of his head, how haunting that was. ]

saying no to a dorothea invitation is akin to missing out on a social phenomena. we can arrive together, at least. [ never hurts to show up together at the very least. ] shall we then?

i meant as a date. i've heard through the grapevine that it's mostly a couples party. [ he should be used to these sorts of events. they happened at garreg mach all the time and yet ... he's just as nervous as when he was once human. ] i'm sure someone has.

i never was good with parties.

[ a small nod of his head, he's moving closer to take two in a hand each. lifting them up with ease. ] has anyone invited you to this party?

ashe, if you need, i can assist with carrying the cakes.

a party? this is familiar.