heat from the fireplace spills over the couch, warming ferdinand to muzzy contentment where he lies upon it, dozing off every few moments against the expensive, embroidered cushions. a distinct crackle and sputter from a falling log blinks him awake and he inhales deep, yawn cracking his jaw wide.
he reaches lazily for his teacup on the small table in front of him, the mild passion flower blend still lukewarm enough to sip. then, catching the faint murmur of edelgard and hubert’s conversation behind him ( they were pouring over documents when he last fell asleep, too ), he bends up at the waist to peek his face over the couch.
❝ might you two join me in a moment ? ❞ he ungracefully interrupts, propping his chin in his palm. ❝ ----- i am so dreadfully lonely over here. ❞
plotted starter // @imperialvestra + @halycondaze
