✦ “WinterFES, was it?” Byleth had likewise seen the posters plastered around the city, but because she’d been so tied up with classes they hadn’t really had the time. “I’d been planning on asking you out on a date this weekend anyways, so I guess this works. Even if things aren’t quite what I was expecting.” Although that might have been a significant understatement.
She’d wasted no time in stripping as she wandered over to the large closet they shared. The professor wanted to get them a house to both live in so that they had more space, but for the time being this was good enough. “…Actually, can you lay out an outfit while I shower? I don’t want to wear something that doesn’t suit you, and you know how I am with fashion.” Not great, and she didn’t want to risk El being seen by someone that might judge her for a Byleth-ensemble. “Pick out whatever you want for my body too, I trust you.”
“Unless you want to join me in the shower?” She was teasing of course, though it was much easier now that Byleth had grown more accustomed to expressing herself. A sly smile across her – El’s – face suggested it was just in jest. She really didn’t feel like this situation was particularly complicated since they were already a couple. If anything, they were lucky.
As her mind cycled through the various things that would change about her perception of the world in this new body, Edelgard had to stifle a laugh. To be truthful, it was a bit funny despite her initial shock. She had to wonder — was the entire city in disarray? It wasn’t likely that many swapped pairs were lucky enough to know each other prior. She directed her attention back to Byleth, nodding in response. “Yes, WinterFES sounds right. Even if this wasn’t quite what you expected, I do believe it may make for quite the interesting date.”
“I’d be glad to lay out clothing for us both. As for your other suggestion… Perhaps something can be arranged later on?” She blushed at Byleth’s teasing, even more so because it came from her very own mouth and voice. But Edelgard imagined it was even stranger for Byleth to watch her own body emoting more than she was used to, even though she’d become much more expressive as of late.
Caring so meticulously for her hair and clothing allowed Edelgard control over her appearance after it had been changed against her will during her youth — she only wore her hair completely down in Byleth’s presence, opting to adorn it with accessories otherwise. It was with similar care that she selected their outfits for this strange occasion: for Byleth’s body, a simple black turtleneck and fleece-lined leggings with knee-high boots, and for her own, a red long-sleeved dress with lace, thigh-high socks and ankle boots. And for the cold weather, she placed two pairs of ear muffs beside the outfits laid out on the bed, their black fluff complementing the winter clothing. It had nearly taken the entire duration of Byleth’s shower for her to make these choices — and the final touch would be their knee-length coats, which waited by the door for their departure. When Byleth finally emerged, Edelgard had thought of a possible location for their adventure… and she was a bit nervous about it, but knew that facing her fears was critical even here.
“I have heard that the Lake of the Koi has frozen over, and that visitors make skate onto the surface to observe everything below. Supposedly, there is a light show to accompany the sight after the sun sets.” As beautiful as it sounded, Edelgard’s fear of open water, even if frozen, was cause for hesitation. Byleth’s company was perhaps the only thing that would encourage her to take part in this activity. “If that’s something of interest to you, I would love to partake… but I am admittedly a bit fearful of the ice.”
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