The Musketeer Maiden

ok so

I'm currently watching The Musketeers.. The bbc series.. Release me- This show is not good for me, I love it already

And the boys are the best thing (fun fact for anyone who doesn't know it, Santiago Cabrera, Aramis' actor, is also Lancelot's one)

Santiago Cabrera Appreciation Week:

↳ Day Two: The Musketeers

Yes.

Did I get inspiration for this au straight from my real life job and whatever weird thing three of my coworkers had (lowkey still have) going on?

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MUSKETEERS MY BELOVED ✨

“What did you say?” Aramis’ head snapped around, eyes narrowing on the Red Guard.

The cardinal’s lackey puffed up, slapping a hand to his sword hilt. “Did I stutter? I said your man here is a few kilos over regulation size. If we let the bull drink his fill, the rest of us will go thirsty.”

Porthos, halfway through convincing the barmaid that their tankards were criminally underfilled, barked a laugh. “Regulation? What are we, chickens weighed for market? I'm no wench to be concerned with scales.”

Aramis, insulted and protective, didn’t wait for the punchline. His rapier flashed quick as lightning, and the Guard’s crimson tabard fluttered down in ribbons.

The man lunged for his sword, only to find the belt neatly severed. Steel clattered to the floor—followed by his trousers. He stumbled, tripped over the fallen blade, and went sprawling across the rush-strewn bricks to a chorus of jeers.

Aramis sheathed his rapier with a brief salute in the direction of the mortified Guard. "A pity—those trousers were the only thing you wore well.”

Porthos thanked the barmaid and slammed the refilled mugs down on the table in front of Aramis, slopping foam over his hands. “Way to trim the fat, my dear!”