wanting was enough.

[ soothe ] sender kisses receiver to stop them from shaking

[ forehead ] sender tenderly kisses receiver's forehead

[ brief ] sender sneaks a kiss to receiver's cheek as they walk by

[ brow ] sender kisses the bridge of receiver's eyebrow

[ impossible ] sender kisses receiver as a final gesture, knowing they can't be together

[ hiding ] sender checks the area around them before kissing receiver, trying not to get caught

[ handful ] sender peppers the receiver's cheek with multiple, playful kisses

[ line ] sender draws a trail of kisses down the length of receiver's shoulderblade and up their neck

[ almost ] sender and receiver are centimeters apart, about to kiss, but something interrupts them

[ side ] sender places a kiss on the side of receiver's nose

[ tip ] sender kisses the tip of receiver's nose

[ underside ] sender leans in and places a suggestive kiss just under receiver's jawline

[ giggle ] sender starts tickling and kissing the receiver all over in order to make them laugh

[ knuckle ] sender lifts receiver's hand to their lips and places a polite kiss there

[ last ditch ] right before receiver leaves for battle, sender rushes into their arms and kisses them desperately

[ the middle ] in the midst of a battle, sender steals a second alone with receiver and kisses them to reassure them

[ dreamy ] sender and receiver indulge in a handful of slow, romantic kisses

[ darkness ] sender and receiver makeout in a completely dark room

[ ear ] sender nuzzles and kisses receiver's ear

[ recline ] sender climbs ontop of receiver and steals a kiss

[ lazy ] sender kisses receiver to wake them up from a comfortable sleep

[ dramatics ] as sender and receiver argue back and forth, sender launches forward and kisses receiver to stop the fight

[ distance ] across a large space, sender blows receiver a kiss

[ hold ] sender and receiver are hugging, and sender kisses receiver on the cheek in a tender display

[ regret ] sender and receiver start to kiss, but sender backs away in the middle of it, knowing it's a bad idea

[ reunion ] thinking they'd never see each other again, sender and receiver are reunited and run into each other's arms, sharing a kiss

[ inner ] in a heated moment, sender trails kisses along receiver's inner thigh

[ lovebite ] in the midst of kissing receiver's neck, sender changes tactics and gives them a tender little bite

[ greeting ] sender and receiver greet each other with kisses to both cheeks in quick succession

[ bunny ] sender gives receiver a bunny kiss by rubbing their noses together back and forth

[ supportive ] sender kisses the top of receiver's head

[ fingertips ] sender places light kisses to each of receiver's fingertips

[ tongue ] sender and receiver indulge in a heavy makeout that involves tongue

[ first time ] sender leans in and kisses receiver for the first time

[ final ] sender and receiver share a kiss for the very last time, and they know it's their last

[ storm ] caught in the midst of a torrential downpour, sender can't help but close the distance and kiss receiver in the rain

[ scar ] sender sees one of receiver's scars for the first time and gently kisses it

[ desperate ] the situation is dire, and sender can't stop themselves from rushing forward and crushing receiver into an aggressive, frantic kiss

[ tend ] while tending to receiver's wounds, sender gives receiver a reassuring kiss

[ stolen ] sender and receiver cross paths and can't resist ducking into a safe place to makeout before they carry on with their day

[ irresistable ] sender taunts receiver by easing closer, promising a kiss, and then backing away, making receiver chase their lips

[ lipstick ] sender is wearing lipstick, and uses that fact to mark receiver with a few lipstick stains

[ chest ] sender removes receiver's shirt and immediately rushes forward to kiss their chest

[ shivering ] sender places small kisses all over receiver's stomach

[ fake ] sender and receiver pretend to be a couple and are forced to kiss each other to blend in

all my life, i've always wanted to have one day just for me.

what do you think i'm running here?

keep laughing!

i've already paid off more than half!

what would it be like to be free?

oh and look! another engagement gift!

i know. it's my duty.

it is the only way to take care of our people.

you would think that i'm so lucky that i have so many things.

can i come along?

i'll never stop believing.

what idiot put this in here?

you're back... here... early.

how can i refuse?

the moment that i get back, i will show them who's the boss.

oh please. having delusions again?

[name], you are quite sure about this?

why the sudden formality? it's just me.

there's nothing like some fresh air and a change of scenery.

i wish it were that simple.

so which one was your house?

we couldn't afford a house.

mm, that smells delicious.

did you really think you could make a living as a singer?

what's your name?

aren't you supposed to be inside the castle?

i'd rather be in my library reading science books all day.

i'm just like you.

i made the one you're wearing.

i completely understand.

we could be twins!

i'll take my chances!

i haven't seen you around here before.

i don't think we run in the same circles, but... perhaps we can change that.

i'll send someone for you.

i command you to unlock this door!

i can't believe they won't let me in there.

think you could get me up to the roof?

i am simply not going to look at myself.

well, this is dreadful.

what would i do without you?

i insist we cancel the wedding.

are you out of your mind?

would you look at the size of this place!

i don't know a thing about being a princess.

there's a time and place and way for everything.

oh! you're back! where have you been?

promise me you'll never do it again.

you mean you cheated!

how did she escape?

get out of that bed!

you're supposed to have all the answers.

i beg your pardon!

not another word! you're coming with me!

how dare you speak to her that way!

now shut up and get back to work!

this is going to be a long night.

we can't give ourselves away!

look at all this food! want some?

i didn't want to marry a stranger any more than she did.

what's wrong? are you sick? something in your throat?

i love you the way you are and that will never change.

i can't let you do this all by yourself.

something tells me you have a wonderful voice.

would you do us the honor of playing the piano?

i'll stay by your side if you love me for me.

there's something about you... you're honest. no pretenses. i like that.

i think i'm falling in love with the king.

you can tell me everything on the way to the castle.

how sad they'll be when they discover you died in a tragic accident.

everything seems to be in order.

get your hands off me!

what proof do you have of this ridiculous story?

i don't believe it.

it doesn't make sense.

marry me, for how can you refuse?

i was in love with somebody else. my best friend.

i can't give you what he can.

we'll get out of here somehow, i promise.

you do love disguises, don't you?

nice to see you again.

now who has nowhere to go?

it is our duty to take care of our people first.

i hope you'll take this with you.

it was meant for you.

[ soothe ] sender kisses receiver to stop them from shaking

[ forehead ] sender tenderly kisses receiver's forehead

[ brief ] sender sneaks a kiss to receiver's cheek as they walk by

[ brow ] sender kisses the bridge of receiver's eyebrow

[ impossible ] sender kisses receiver as a final gesture, knowing they can't be together

[ hiding ] sender checks the area around them before kissing receiver, trying not to get caught

[ handful ] sender peppers the receiver's cheek with multiple, playful kisses

[ line ] sender draws a trail of kisses down the length of receiver's shoulderblade and up their neck

[ almost ] sender and receiver are centimeters apart, about to kiss, but something interrupts them

[ side ] sender places a kiss on the side of receiver's nose

[ tip ] sender kisses the tip of receiver's nose

[ underside ] sender leans in and places a suggestive kiss just under receiver's jawline

[ giggle ] sender starts tickling and kissing the receiver all over in order to make them laugh

[ knuckle ] sender lifts receiver's hand to their lips and places a polite kiss there

[ last ditch ] right before receiver leaves for battle, sender rushes into their arms and kisses them desperately

[ the middle ] in the midst of a battle, sender steals a second alone with receiver and kisses them to reassure them

[ dreamy ] sender and receiver indulge in a handful of slow, romantic kisses

[ darkness ] sender and receiver makeout in a completely dark room

[ ear ] sender nuzzles and kisses receiver's ear

[ recline ] sender climbs ontop of receiver and steals a kiss

[ lazy ] sender kisses receiver to wake them up from a comfortable sleep

[ dramatics ] as sender and receiver argue back and forth, sender launches forward and kisses receiver to stop the fight

[ distance ] across a large space, sender blows receiver a kiss

[ hold ] sender and receiver are hugging, and sender kisses receiver on the cheek in a tender display

[ regret ] sender and receiver start to kiss, but sender backs away in the middle of it, knowing it's a bad idea

[ reunion ] thinking they'd never see each other again, sender and receiver are reunited and run into each other's arms, sharing a kiss

[ inner ] in a heated moment, sender trails kisses along receiver's inner thigh

[ lovebite ] in the midst of kissing receiver's neck, sender changes tactics and gives them a tender little bite

[ greeting ] sender and receiver greet each other with kisses to both cheeks in quick succession

[ bunny ] sender gives receiver a bunny kiss by rubbing their noses together back and forth

[ supportive ] sender kisses the top of receiver's head

[ fingertips ] sender places light kisses to each of receiver's fingertips

[ tongue ] sender and receiver indulge in a heavy makeout that involves tongue

[ first time ] sender leans in and kisses receiver for the first time

[ final ] sender and receiver share a kiss for the very last time, and they know it's their last

[ storm ] caught in the midst of a torrential downpour, sender can't help but close the distance and kiss receiver in the rain

[ scar ] sender sees one of receiver's scars for the first time and gently kisses it

[ desperate ] the situation is dire, and sender can't stop themselves from rushing forward and crushing receiver into an aggressive, frantic kiss

[ tend ] while tending to receiver's wounds, sender gives receiver a reassuring kiss

[ stolen ] sender and receiver cross paths and can't resist ducking into a safe place to makeout before they carry on with their day

[ irresistable ] sender taunts receiver by easing closer, promising a kiss, and then backing away, making receiver chase their lips

[ lipstick ] sender is wearing lipstick, and uses that fact to mark receiver with a few lipstick stains

[ chest ] sender removes receiver's shirt and immediately rushes forward to kiss their chest

[ shivering ] sender places small kisses all over receiver's stomach

[ fake ] sender and receiver pretend to be a couple and are forced to kiss each other to blend in

CEARA COVENEY as ELAYNE TRAKAND

❝ i didn't steal anything! ❞ it is a grimy girl who lingers in the shadows of the barn she'd borrowed to sleep in, having run from pottingham and the family she no longer has, now that she's a monster. now that she's dead without a funeral. she slipped and fell in mud, a day or three ago, and ylfa thinks her precious red cloak is torn; she doesn't know how to sew, or she'd have fixed it up already. but the barn was sheltered and the hay wasn't too bad to sleep on, even if she had to pull a bunch of it from her braids when she woke up.

(they're a tangled mess, too, because she doesn't know how to braid either, and she needs to find a river to bathe in. how quickly ylfa is learning the means of survival.)

she sniffs and shuffles her feet. ❝ okay, that's a lie. i'm sorry for lying. i ate a couple of apples and some berries, and i borrowed a blanket from the horses but i wasn't gonna take it, i swear, i folded it neatly and everything. ❞ grandma taught her how; it was ylfa's job to tidy the little closet that held bedding in the cabin, back when her life had been normal. ❝ please don't be angry. ❞