#petraclaude

Oooh, I have just the thing.

In hindsight, he really should have expected this. When he and Petra had that minor argument, he should have expected her to resolve it this way. Why did he even argue with her in the first place? He didn't mean it.

No. He might not have meant it, but if he was honest with himself, he still did it deliberately. He just wanted to see her outsmart him again. To show off her skills. Remind him of everything he loved about her and more. To spend as much time together as possible.

It'd been three years since he'd followed her to Brigid, and as much as he wanted to, he couldn't stay there forever. He had too much work to do.

He was returning to Almyra soon.

So, he wanted to make more memories with her before he departed. Though with all the work Petra had been doing lately, they'd barely had time to spend together. And whenever he tried to talk to her about it, someone or something pulled her away.

So he decided to tease her. Challenge her to things he knew she bested him in. Hoping her competitive spirit would take over and they could have some fun.

But he got a little too cocky this time. A little too full of himself.

And now, here he was. In the forest, at night, tied up in a net trap like a wild cat as Petra came out from her hiding spot. At least five animals hanging from her spear. While his measly two lay on the ground below.

"I think we are being done with this," she declared. "I have claimed the victory. Do you yield?"

“I really can’t compete with you," he chuckled. "Okay, you win. You are, in fact, the superior hunter between us."

"That was a given. Being in Brigid, I am knowing all the best places to hunt and hide." She went over to the rope and cut him down.

Claude quickly adjusted himself, and his fall caused only a minor bruise to his ego. "Oof. Thanks, Petra."

"Do not be thanking me," Petra chided. "This should not have been happening in the first place. Your insistence on this challenge is not being like you, Claude."

"Yeah. Yeah, you're right," he groaned, staggering to his feet. "I'm sorry for needling you."

"Needling....but you have not been wielding needles."

"No, it's an expression. It means I've been instigating this little argument of ours."

She nodded slowly. "I see. I have understanding now. You were being....what does Dorothea call it it again....A trick?"

"Ah, you don't need to figure that out. I know." Claude sighed. "Yeah. I was a jerk."

"Yes. But what I am not understanding is why you were being that way. It is very much the act of childishness."

Claude stared at her, before bursting into laughter. "Yeah. Yeah, I guess that was childish. I just....I wanted to spend time with you. Make some more memories before I head back to Almyra."

Petra stabbed her spear into the ground. "If that is being the case, then why not tell me?"

"Because every time I tried, you got pulled away for something important."

She let out a soft gasp and her face turned pink. "I am seeing the problem now. Perhaps I should be explaining. I have been busy....what's it called again....ah, delegating! That's the word."

"Delegating?" he asked.

"Yes. So that I may go with you to Almyra. I am to be meeting the mother and father of my husband eventually, am I not?" She smirked, lightly tapping the end of his nose. "You were really thinking you would be leaving without me? I will be going with you. And if you try to fight me on this, I will not be losing."

could not rest until i drew this meme as petraclaude

“would you kill me, my love?”

“for brigid? yes.”

Bernadetta/Marianne: WHY. DID. THEY. NOT. GET. PAIRED. ENDINGS TOGETHER?!?!?!?! Marianne actively seeking out Bernadetta's company? The two of them talking about their dreams? A reference to Budding Talents?!?! SADGFDGASDFHDGHAED!!!!!!! IT'S SO GOOOOOOOOD.

Edelrhea: So, full transparency: Rhea is my least favorite of the main Lord characters (I know Seteth is technically the Lord for Silver Snow but it's clear it was meant to be Rhea). Don't get me wrong, she's a fantastic character. She's just not a favorite of mine.

That being said!

I think Edelgard/Rhea, while not my cup of tea, would be interesting to explore given the write setting. And what bit of fanart I've seen for it goes hard. So I would be willing to give this one a shot.

PetraClaude: Okay. This will probably be my most controversial take in all of Three Houses. Are you all ready? You sure? You really sure? Okay. Here's my opinion.

PETRA/CLAUDE IS THE BEST CLAUDE SHIP IN THE ENTIRE GAME.

Their conversations? Flawless. Enchanting. Natural. Sweet. Fun. World-Building. Ground breaking. Absolute perfection. They both find a level of bonding few others in the game get. And I love it.

But what makes this the best Claude ship?

He puts his plans to return to Almyra on hold to follow Petra home to Brigid in their paired ending.

Think about it. Really, REALLY think about it.

In his paired endings with other characters, they either follow him, or they reunite when he returns for political or romantic reasons. That's all well and good. I like that. It works.

But Petra is the only person he feels so strongly about that he's willing to GO WITH HER FIRST. He loves her, respects her and her culture, adores her so damn much, that he chose to follow her before following his plans/dreams for Fodlan and Almyra.

Also this exchange from their A-Support?

Petra: I am not having an obligation. I will only be marrying if I find a good person. Claude: So you just need to find a man who meets your expectations? That could be tricky... Petra: No, I will be finding one. It will not be a problem. Claude: Oh? And who's the lucky fellow? Petra: It is my secret. I will not be telling him yet. Claude: I see. Do you think he can give you the kind of future you deserve? Petra: I am not knowing about the future. But my perfection... my perfect husband could be him. And if he gives refusal, I will be tying him up and dragging him home. Claude: Tie up?! Well... I'm sure the lucky man will learn to accept his fate one way or another! Besides, I doubt any man would reject a proposal from a catch like you.

i could, once i'm in the right headspace to do it 😊👌