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i. fernand always adored his parents. his father is a strict man driven forward by duty, serious in his approach, but always with a glowing kindness nonetheless. fernand appropriated this composure at a young age. he always considered his father as a learning figure, but could never still his tongue to share his blunt thoughts. as a child, fernand could almost always be found by his mother’s side, but never in a clingy way. before motherhood, she was in the knights but her service was relatively short, since she shed her armor after marriage. he has her silver hair, full lips and thick eyebrows.

ii. concerning siblings, fernand has an older sister, évelyne, who is three years his senior. they got along wonderfully as children, but grew quickly apart as they got older. later on, fernand welcomes in the family a much younger half - brother and sister through his father’s second marriage. ( which he didn’t approve of at first and he voiced it rather clearly. ) fernand was very close to both and constantly took care of them as a dedicated big brother, almost like a father. fernand may seem cold and austere, but is surprisingly very fond of children. éloi and florence were one of the few things that never failed to make him smile. he loved to tell them tales and tutor them. ( they barged in and forced him to! )

iii. being the second eldest child, his father had great expectations from him, and so did fernand about himself. he quickly adopted his father’s views and fairness to the small - folk. he may have not always agreed with the king’s decisions, but fernand always was enamored with the idea of serving the people and providing accordingly. fernand however dearly wished for more and sought an active role he could dedicate himself to. clive had the answer and he followed his dear friend’s steps in becoming a knight. his father was against the idea and the danger it implied but fernand is rather  .  .  .  stubborn. they still came to an agreement, and they wrote to each other every now and then. his father could also be more lenient with his decision, given how évelyne was the eldest and constantly helped their father.

iv. without any doubt, fernand is naturally leery to anyone who presents themselves in his social circle without any warning, especially if they didn’t seek his ‘‘ permission ’’. even if he came to an understanding with his father’s new wife, ( who was his previous tutor ) he never sought to be acquainted with her, but still respected each other’s boundaries. while clair guards her brother like a lion ( as he words it ) fernand unconsciously adopts this behavior with anyone he deems dear to his heart, though he does it more discreetly and with a scowl on his face. he is very protective, to say the least. after his loss, the deliverance is his last resort as to what he identifies like home. bringing commoners in the army is a knife through his heart— after all, how dare clive brings home his family’s murderers and think they can be a part of them?

v. fernand lost his mother in his teenage years. his conservative nature is clumsily shaped by his worry for the women of his entourage. this grew after his mother’s death. he does not doubt them, but he’d rather not see them get hurt in battle and step down and fit the expected standards, where they’ll be safe. however even fernand seems to see the wrong of his ways and goes back and forth on his opinion, given his fascination for mathilda and how he never dismissed clair’s talents. ( and even personally contributed to flourish them. )

vi. fernand’s hair color is naturally silver, inherited from his mother. the color seems a bit unusual but it’s nothing unnatural. ( at least, in fernand’s case. ) his father too has a really light tone for his hair, and so he was predestined to have a pale hue, really! depending on the light however, a faint shade of soft beige can be seen; especially when he’s under vibrant sunlight. his hair leans more on the thick side, preventing it to wave or curl. the attention the nobleman dedicates to his hair is easily noticeable, his silky tresses pleasant for fingertips to go through. ( it isn’t recommended though, since he dislikes being petted. ) if you catch fernand with ungroomed hair, which is nearly impossible, it’s probably a result of a most unfortunate event for him!

fernand appreciates appearances that are taken care of. nobility has to always be presentable after all, under any circumstances. well - kept hair is a good start for a positive image and fernand enjoys to look at his finest.

vii. regarding emotions; fernand is quite temperamental, with a good reason more often than not. he’s really strict and he condemns those that dare to slack off or show any despicable behaviors that go against his honorable code and work ethic. he really believes in righteousness and compromising in vile actions to gain victory isn’t excusable nor virtuous. he prefers death over shame in attaining an undeserved victory by foul means. ( as in shown in rise of the deliverance. )

i’d say fernand is emotional, but it’s nothing that exceeds the norm, if i can put it that way. however he is always in control of his own feelings and others do not really see him as an expressive person. his anger might seem uncontrolled, but on the contrary, it’s only because he refuses to stay passive in anything that might displease him. the reasoning behind his choler is justified by passionate ideals, not emotional outburst, as in losing control.

still i’d rather not overlook fernand’s obvious soft, affectionate self. it may be subtle but he is warm nonetheless. fernand is so privy as to whom he decides to show his gentle side that it’s surprising yet very meaningful to witness. it is at its best whenever he was graced with the presence of his little brother and sister. then, fernand would glow at his finest, like moonlight.

mathilda comments how his eyes significantly light up when talking of things or people he is rather fond of. his happiness is nothing overwhelming; i’d compare fernand to a candle. his joy is expressed through a very intimate, warm and subtle way, but he doesn’t really notice such a thing. he’s very secretive, to say the least, and i for one would never have assumed he held mathilda in such regards in his heart if it weren’t for that one line he hesitantly expresses.