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[Hilda finally got bored of hiding from @sonofgautier.bsky.social so now, she’ll be walking out in the open. Besides, she’s curious as to what’s going to happen when they finally /do/ run into each other.]

[Boy, is he slow to catch on! What would be considered annoying from anyone else, Hilda finds it endearing from Caspar.] You make it sound like a bad thing! If you don’t /want/ to, of course, I can always go by myself. [There she goes, back to teasing again. It’s just in her nature.]

Well….how about you meet me for dinner later? Sounds like you’ll have worked up an appetite! [Let’s try this again. Caspar is adorable- plus he’s kind, and he’s strong. There’s no harm in seeing how this will go.]

Nah, I’d better stay here. Heh, I wonder where he’s at now…? [She’s just having the time of her life over here.]

What if I just go back to my room and take a nap…? I sure am sleepy.

[She’s in the library now. No WAY he’d find her here.]

[He’s leaving…crap, what does she say? Does she /want/ him to stay?] Yeah, you’ve probably got loads of other stuff to get to, right? [She laughs.]

[Hilda sees Sylvain run the other way and she lets out a big sigh.] Phew!! Thanks, Gatekeeper! Knew I could count on you! [She’s on the move again- but where will she go?]

[She might have told the Gatekeeper that she was hiding from someone. He is supposed to keep a watchful eye.]

[She’s kicking the pebbles beneath her feet. Is he getting closer? Maybe it’s time she moves somewhere else. She slips away and is making her way over to the marketplace.]

[She turns to look at herself in the mirror, grinning again.] Oh, this is perfect! It’ll make doing my hair and makeup so much easier. <3 [She’s twirling her hair around her finger.]

You know I love it when you talk dirty ✨ [I wonder where he is…]

[Facepalm] Yes, yes I am. And I appreciate you helping me, even though I could’ve moved the mirrors on my own.

[Wrong, buddy. She’s at the fishing docks.] Hopefully you’ll catch me soon~

[Well, crap.] I actually did that myself. 💧💧💧 I asked for your help today because…well…sometimes I just want to feel like a helpless girl that needs help from a strong guy. [She can’t lie to him, he’s too sweet.]

Well I don’t want everything on one side, that would make it too jumbled up. I mostly like moving my bed and the furniture around it. That way it opens different parts of the room up each time. [And, surprisingly, she does all of that herself.]

[Gosh that’s cute, he’s so happy 🥺] I like to rearrange my room fairly often, so you are more than welcome to come and lift weights in here. [She laughs, and it’s genuine.]

I’m glad that I can so easily entertain you!

I’m PERFECTLY capable of doing things on my own, but why should I turn down help that is kindly offered? Think smarter, not harder, people!

Sooo strong! [And he looks good doing it too, another plus for Hilda.] We should go grab food after this. As a little thank you- ya know? [She sits down on her bed to watch, kicking her little feet.]

My old mirror needs to be moved out of the way, so this one can be moved in its place, but I can do that! [She won’t.] It shouldn’t be /too/ heavy.

Come to the least likely place you’d ever find me.

[Hilda knew that she could have brought it in with no issues, but what’s the fun of that when you can ask a cute guy??] I don’t know /what/ I would’ve done had I not seen you. You are a lifesaver, Caspar. 🥰 I’ll show you to my room~

Hmmm….well I’m not underwater.

Tsk, tsk, tsk. I guess he still needs me all of these years later. BUT!! [She grins.] I’d be happy to do it!

If you’re a good boy, you might get a little surprise~

[Maybe she’s swaying her hips a bit too much here— the poor guy looks like he could die from a heart attack right then and there.] It’s right over here! [Hilda leads him outside to a tall mirror that was embroidered in pink gems. The sunlight made it appear a soft pastel pink.]

Oh what a gentleman!! I think….you better come find me. I’m not making it easy on you.

Hey, now! Do I need to go knock some sense into him? He often /did/ need that…

[She visibly deflects with a droop of her shoulders and a small pout.] Not agaaaaain.

[He’s a little weird but that’s okay!] Here, I’ll show you. It’s just outside! [She flashes his another smile as she walks ahead.]

Hmm. I guess you better prove it, then. Show me what you’ve got, babe. 😘

[She gasps!!] Gown shopping?! What are we dressing for?

Oh, Sylvain 😘😘😘 You know you’ll have to try a LOT harder than that.

Yes, silly. I just need help getting it in my room. [He’s so adorable. Hilda didn’t think it would take too much to get his help- but she didn’t expect her heart to go all pitter-patter with how quick he jumped up.]

Oh great!!! [She claps her hands, pleased with his answer.] Follow me and I’ll take you to it. Then I’ll show you to my room ✨ [Please, Caspar. I hope you know what you are signing yourself up for.]

🥺 You’d do that for me? Oh you’re the best! [She flashes him a smile.] Say, you think that you could help me with something? I bought a brand new mirror from the shops today and it’s /super/ heavy. I don’t think I can carry it all by myself…

Awww, did ya miss me?

Ugh, you must have SO much to fill me in on! Oooh~ we should go shopping and chat! [And just like that Hilda loops her arm through Dorothea’s.]

Just the thought of training makes me so sleepy. [She stretches her arms over her head, stifling a yawn. Yes, she knows what she’s doing.] It’s a good thing that you’re here. What ever would I do if I encountered trouble by myself? [Says the girl who could take down men, twice her size, easily]

[She looks down at the remains of the training dummy, then back up at Caspar.] What did the dummy ever do to you? [She hums in thought.] Oh~ I know! You wanted to stretch those big, strong muscles, didn’t you?

Oooohhh!!! Dorothea~ It’s so good to see you!!

[She’s snapping her fingers in his face when he comes to.] Hellooooo? [Oh there he is. He’s kinda cute with that dopey little smile.] Hi Caspar~ fancy seeing /you/ here.

Uhm…. Hello?