#grannvale

god i love her so much can you tell

For the lovely @shauni-will-never-write . Because of her, I'm stuck in this rarepair hell and I'm not complaining. I've never written Arvis before so I just hope I'll get him right after some research... I'm on mobile, so I have no clue how to put under a read more. Just a heads up.

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Snow had never been a top priority of Arvis. It was cold, damp and always managed to seep into your clothes. In some ways, it was as difficult as sand everywhere. He was mostly indifferent to it, though. So when Askr was given a red weather warning for snowfall, and the next morning you could hear Sharena squealing with delight at the wonderland outside, he just ignored.

Gunnthrá on the other hand... she was from Nifl. It was always cold and snowy there. She had spent her whole life in the snow. She and her sisters had played together so many times... it was those memories that kept her from pure misery these days. Knowing she can get those days back was part of her motivation.

Today, however, she realised she can still have those kinds of days. With her new family members.

"Arvis? Did you see the snow outside?" the princess smiled.

"Hm?" the redhead looked up from a book he was reading. "The snow... oh... yes, I did..."

"And what do you think?"

"... I..."

"Have you ever been in snow before?"

"It snowed where I am from... but not very often. And when it did, it wasn't there for long..." Arvis cleared his throat.

A twinkle of an idea came into Gunnthrá's ice blue eyes.

"Arvis, can you come with me for a moment?" she gave another one of her smiles.

"Of course... do you need something, dear?" Arvis's expression softened.

"I just want to show you something." Gunnthrá replied.

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The two stepped outside into the snowy air. Arvis was wearing the appropiate wear for outside, but Gunnthrá was all too used to cold, completely unaffected by the icy blades against their cheeks.

"What do you need to show me?" Arvis glanced at his wife. She was always so beautiful in this weather...

He was met with a snowball to the face.

Gunnthrá had dashed a few feet away, and was now giggling at her mischief.

"... Gunnthrá, why are we-" the emperor shielded his face from another snowball. "Enough! I don't have time for this!" he growled in irritation. Such childish behaviour was a waste...

But then something made him turn around again.

Julia was talking to Gunnthrá. The young girl was wrapped up as well. She said something like she was taking a walk, as they never got snow like this before.

Then Julia ran a few feet from Gunnthrá, and launched a snowball at her. Gunnthrá laughed as it hit her shoulder, and threw one back at Julia, who squealed in delight.

Of course. They never got snow like this in their world.

Arvis sighed briefly. He thought over what to do when another ball of powder hit him in the back of the neck. Julia's hand flung to her mouth.

Then a peculiar thing happened.

"All right... if you're so set on me joining..." he rolled up snow in his hand, and aimed at Gunnthrá. "I will spare you both no mercy!!" he laughed and threw. Gunnthrá yiped and threw one back. Suddenly it erupted into a full-on snowball fight. For the first time in years, Arvis had proper fun, he laughed the hardest he had in a while. They were like a normal family. Except missing one person.

"Seliph! Seliph!" Julia suddenly ran inside the castle. She didn't know how her brother would feel about Arvis, but she wanted him to join.

Arvis turned all of his attention to Gunnthrá.

"How splendid. The one person who started this." a wicked grin spread across his face. Gunnthrá ran for it, being pelted as she went. She was enjoying herself, though.

Arvis was having the time of his life.

He was suddenly met by an icy wind. Gunnthrá's Blizzard blew him back a little, leaving snow among his fiery hair.

"Oh, so we're playing street rules, are we?" Arvis's grin became a smirk. He looked up at the tree Gunnthrá was under, and gave it a kick. The princess barely had time to process her confusion when a pile of snow fell on her head. She giggled and tackled her husband, and they both fell in the snow. Arvis planted a kiss on her head.

"Julia, I really don't know what you're..." Seliph blinked at the scene. Arvis was laughing like mad, with Gunnthrá in his arms.

"Maybe we can take them on, round two. Kids vs adults!" Julia clapped excitedly. Seliph couldn't help stare at her. She was normally so quiet and spacey... must have been the adrenaline. He was unsure what he should do. On one hand, it was harmless fun. On the other hand, it was Arvis.

Then Seliph thought about how it was Arvis. This Arvis... he had not met his fate yet. Seliph had not killed him in his timeline. It was only a matter of time before the emperor went back to his own timeline, and to his death. It was quite tragic, really. He was happy here with Gunnthrá. Julia pined for the day her twin could join them. She often said that her brother was kind and caring. Seliph had felt mild confusion, as the Julius in his timeline had been cruel. Perhaps he would solve these mysteries one day, and maybe with the help of this Order of Heroes.

But for now, he had to brush off the snow that had just impacted his face.

Julia had a pleading look and another snowball in her hand. Seliph sighed and smiled. "Alright, I'm in."

Gunnthrá and Arvis watched the two children enjoy themselves, sitting in the snow. Gunnthrá's hand met Arvis's. His hands were always so warm...

"Thank you, Gunnthrá. You truly are a blessing to me." Arvis smiled at the princess and kissed her.

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Grannvale Kingdom

Major Industry: Agriculture Royal Family and Pedigree (with gods’ holy blood): Belhalla Royal Family (Saint Heim)

[Overview of the Nation]

The continent's largest nation, which boasts a long history.

Located at the center of the large continent, neighboring five nations surrounding it in all directions. The large country holds a long history: the birth of many empires following evil cults and holy wars up to the recent defeat of the dark empire's return and its' cult with a two-decade long holy war. This is the birthplace of the Gran Kingdom, the development of civilization was quicker due to the blessing of the rich soil, it also has been stagnant for a period of time in response to the overwhelming dominance of the Lopt Sect, then it played a role of reconstruction that leads to obtaining the seat of the largest civilized country. Presently, the Belhalla royal family leads the nation of Grannvale and is the most influential in government and political affairs. Belhalla and six other dukes are composed of seven duchies that they govern. Organized by the urban establishment, the sewerage system is the maintenance overseen by public facilities, the network is well-developed throughout the city. In addition, massive and ornate architecture such as those found in royal castles is unique in this country, the style and political culture have become a role model for other countries. Boasts a high degree of maturity in both culture and military, the heartland existence is both in name and reality of the continent.

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Bonuses:

The music from the cricket band reaches Altena's ears and she is filled with the warmth of nostalgia. It isn't a full memory but the bits and pieces she can recall bring a smile to her face.

Where, normally, she might have avoided Finn and the strong link he represents toward her biological family, something about the evening emboldens her and she finds herself approaching him.

"I remember this song. My mother humming it. I stood on your toes." She hums thoughtfully before giving a sheepish smile. "I'm afraid I never learned the steps for real."

((saw you were bolded now and had to throw some feelings at you))

Finn is pulled from a trance as Altena approaches him. The tune hadn't escaped his ears either, but his nostalgia was tinged with the sorrow of lives long lost. 

"You did, but the only thing wounded was your pride." Finn smiles as warmly as he can. "Your mother brought this song with her to Leonster… you insisted I be your partner to learn it, though I had hardly heard it myself before."

Finn stared past Altena towards the pairs moving across the dance floor, his own feet tracing steps he had not taken in ages. Seeing a gap in the crowd, he offers his hand towards the young woman.

You look great! Good luck! :D

yeah like once after ~OMFG THE GREIL MERCENARIES MAKE THEIR GLORIOUS RETURN!!!!!!!!~ and it’s basically elincia being ‘lolno i don’t need u babying me i can kick ass by myself’