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Ship: WoL x Hilda

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After Patch 5.3, Ishgard...

(Child) “Thank you, miss Hilda!”

The child looked at his friends with similarly wrapped presents then back to Hilda and the friends with her.

(Hilda) “Have yourselves a good Starlight, yeah? Get goin’ it’s late!”

The kids nodded excitedly and ran back to their homes.

Hilda, Symme, and Eudestand had volunteered to hand presents out to the kids of the Brume during the Starlight Celebration. They would’ve had a bit more trouble organizing gifts for them if it weren’t for the help of a special someone...

(Hilda) “Right, that should be the end of that. You two go on ‘head of me. Gotta have a word with our snowman here.”

Hilda smirked as she looked back, seeing the man in the Snowman suit slowly gaze back at her.

(Symme) “Hah, never gets old! Anyways, thanks, ya saved our arses this year!”

(Eudestand) “Happy Starlight and all that shite to ya two! We’ll be at the Forgotten Knight!”

The two waved goodbye and headed out of the brume, leaving the snowman and Hilda alone.

(Hilda) “I can’t see your face right now, but I just KNOW you’re givin’ me a hell of a death stare.”

She could barely hold back her laughter as the snowman opened up the visor on the head.

(Elliot) “Did I really have to be the snowman?”

(Hilda) “Hey, don’t blame me. You wanted to not get noticed by all the kids and knights, so we got you a good disguise.”

(Elliot) “Then why is it missing the sleeves?! You know it’s cold in Ishgard!”

(Hilda) “And who’s fault was it to not bring warmer clothes into Ishgard, idiot?”

She playfully hit Elliot on the nose with her finger as she shook her head.

(Hilda) “Thanks for making all those meals for the folks in the Brume tonight, love. We...I really appreciate it.”

Elliot finally broke a smile and nodded.

(Elliot) “Well...I figured since it’s a few more days until Dad and Fiona come to visit me in Limsa for Starlight, I might as well visit everyone and help them out.”

(Hilda) “Does it hurt having to carry all of us on your shoulder like that?”

Elliot rolled his eyes but then started to shiver.

(Elliot) “Maybe we should continue this inside...Oh, I know! Follow me.”

The two headed for the Fortemps Manor and stopped at the front door.

(Knight) “Master Craig?”

(Elliot) “A-Ah! Keep it down please, I’m trying not to attract too much attention!”

The knight laughed seeing Elliot in his ridiculous disguise.

(Knight) “Hah, my apologies! Lord Edmont would be pleased to see you visit for Starlight!”

(Elliot) “May we come in?”

(Knight) “Of course, just one moment!”

The knight let the two of them in and they made the visit to their living room.

(Edmont) “Elliot, Hilda! Happy Starlight and-...I take it you were trying to avoid attention?”

(Artoriel) “Father? What do you mea-My goodness!”

(Honorit) “Master Elliot, a pleasure to-What in Halone’s name?!”

(Emmanellain) “Elliot, old boy!-PFFFFT, HAAHAHAHAHAHAH-”

Elliot sighed as he took off the snowman head but managed to muster a smile in time.

(Elliot) “Something to that effect. Happy Starlight to you all.”

(Hilda) “Pleasure to see everyone together this Starlight, my lords.”

(Edmont) “So, it was you who was helping Hilda in the Brumes. I should not be surprised.”

He smiled as he sat down by the fireplace.

(Edmont) “It is good to see you back in Ishgard, and for once it is not on business. Come, come! We have much to discuss!”

(Honorit) “I well fetch everyone some cocoa!”

(Elliot) “Much appreciated!”

Elliot sat down with Emmanellain and Artoriel, but Hilda hesitated.

(Hilda) “Seems a little...odd for someone like me to be sittin’ with the big heads of Ishgard so casually.”

(Artoriel) “Nonsense. You are just as important as us for the restoration of our home.”

(Emmanellain) “Pluuuus, how could we say no to our Elliot’s flame?”

Hilda laughed with Emmanellain as Elliot and Edmont glared daggers while Artoriel facepalmed.

She sat down next to Elliot as Artoriel grabbed Emmanellain by the ear so he could make room for her.

For about an hour, Fortemps Manor was a lively place with heartfelt discussions and laughter going back and forth. Eventually into the night, Elliot and Hilda were granted leave to the room that was assigned to him during his stay in Ishgard.

It seemed like a lifetime ago that Elliot had been in this room. It was still in pristine condition, with not a single speck of dust to be found anywhere.

(Hilda) “Ah...it’s good to have a moment to ourselves.”

Elliot nodded as he changed into more comfortable clothes and sitting on the bed.

(Elliot) “If you’re not terribly busy, you could come to visit in Limsa! We could actually have a day just for us.”

Hilda smiled as her hands grabbed her shirt.

(Hilda) “Sounds lovely.”

As she began to change Elliot quickly looked away, blushing.

(Hilda) “...Elliot this is not the first time you’ve seen me naked.”

(Elliot) “I-I know but...still.”

Hilda started laughing as she finished changing into her sleepwear.

(Hilda) “Glad to see going to that other world didn’t get rid of this part of you.”

She sat herself next to Elliot, turning his face towards her.

Hilda gave him a quick kiss as she dragged him under the covers. Elliot laughed as he made himself comfortable, closing his eyes as he felt Hilda move closer.

(Elliot) “...I’ve missed everyone in Ishgard. Especially you.”

(Hilda) “I know, I’m that irresistible to you.”

Hilda didn’t know how much he went through in the First, but just by feeling how tightly he was holding her, she could guess.

(Hilda) “Now shut it and get some sleep, mister hero. Oh and think about working anymore tomorrow, and I’m kickin’ yer arse.”

Elliot chuckled, but didn’t reply. It seemed he was already falling asleep.