TACTICAL MAGE。

   “ BY the twelve, what is all this ruckus going on about here? i can barely hear myself think! “

   “ I thank you for the kind words of assurance. “ alphinaud gave a weak semblance of a smile in response. “ aye, a distraction would be most appreciated. “

   “ I am certain things will turn out well... “

   “ I feel as though i have missed quite much. “

   “ I know, i know. no need to scold me. “ this was the reason he’d hidden his injury in the first place. alphinaud didn’t want to deal with the eventual scolding he’d receive for this simple wrist injury, though it was probably not that simple given how much pain he was in. if anything he probably should have it looked at, but he was being stubborn about it. “ i can move it a little. though if i move it too much it hurts. “

   “ A-ALISAIE?! “ the surprise of his sister catching him like this was enough to make his heart nearly leap right out of his chest. “ i-i... it’s not like it... hurts that bad... “ he attempted to lie but shortly sighed and shook his head. alphinaud knew full well alisaie would see right through that. “ only today. i must have hurt it when i feel earlier. “

   HE winced slightly, grabbing hold of his wrist. he had been ignoring the pain all this time, but now it was unbearable.

   “ i believe there’s a stall nearby which sells freshly baked goods if i’m not mistaken. “ there was nothing quite like something just right out of the oven. sure, they most likely wouldn’t be that fresh, but fresh enough to taste it at the very least. “ shall we be on our way? “

ngl i highkey look forward to the day my alphie muse develops a strong crush on someone bc muse dokis are like serotonin for me

   “ PINKY promise. “ it seemed a little childlike to make a promise like this, but alphinaud would keep that thought to himself. it wasn’t how the promise was made that mattered but that it was made in the first place. he was more relieved than anything that alisaie wouldn’t be hearing his admittance of mischief anytime soon. though knowing her she’d find out sooner or later.

   ALPHINAUD gave what could only be seen as a dramatized gasp in response to the other’s words. him? the maker of mischief? how dare. the younger of the two kept his shocked expression only for a moment more before he burst out in a bout of chuckles. “ i suppose you’re right. but just because i admitted it here doesn’t mean you can let alisaie know i said any of this because i will vehemently deny it in her presence. “

   “ I think something would be wrong if i wasn’t worrying about my sister, to be honest. i’d think she was up to something and the twelve only know what deeds she could get up to. “

   “ AT times i do wish she wouldn’t be as reckless as she is but then again i don’t think i’d have it any other way. she helps keep me on my feet. “

   HIS eyes widened in surprise, not quite sure where this hug came from. he hadn’t done anything to require a hug, had he? alphinaud remained silent for a good moment trying to analyze why this was happening but no matter what he did nothing came to mind. after a moment he furrowed his brow, hesitantly moving his arms as if to return the embrace, giving the other a gentle pat on the back. “ is... is everything all right? “