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Hopefully, his earnest gift would help to convey his feelings to Tatsuya - that he felt genuine love and affection for him, that he was going to put his all into their relationship and marriage, that he was there for him no matter what. Wanting to deliver all that through the relatively simple gift of a winter cloak seemed too much, yet somehow appropriate.

"I hope to see you wear it soon", Yuuki tilted his head into his husband's large, warm hand, and smiled while putting his own smaller one against the other's to hold it close. "I hope it adds to your handsome, noble look. And you can think of it as if I am hugging you at each step you take, too."

"i will wear it on patrol tonight. it's getting cold," he promised with a small smile, slightly amused by the size of yuuki's hands against his own. tatsuya could probably fold the male in half and break him. he was always a bit worried about that. "i will keep you in mind while i am wearing this."

Theo is so much more than that. At least, to Clive he is. However, Clive will not argue with him or say anything more about it. He's afraid if he does, he may ruin the mood that has settled between the two of them.

His head moves to press against Theo's shoulder, eyes fluttering closed as he inhales a sigh of content. "I know you are, Theo." He trusts Theo more than he thought he'd be able to trust anyone.

"yes, you can, but... you also might want to battle giant dragons or other insane creatures by yourself." theodore laughed softly. he'd love to be more help in battle and he could stand his grounds against soldiers and monsters, but he couldn't use magic and if he was entirely honest, he probably could not slay a white big dragon.

theodore was used to protecting his home and sister. he wasn't on such a big mission, unlike clive. he respected that, but he was also worried. he didn't want to lose clive, to nothing and no one. "you better tell me when you're feeling lonely... or horny. i'll be right there."

She smiled to him brightly. It was all right. She was using it quite often. Her fragile look. Her little girl behavior. Then they would usually stop paying much attention to her. Like the guys that were there to protect her. Well, she probably wouldn’t be able to lose them herself, but with some Amuro’s help…it suddenly had become easy and  he had taught her a useful trick. Oh, finally she had met someone funny!

Nunnally shrugged upon his next question: --

“These idiots were my bodyguards. My dad doesn’t like me wandering alone. Even if that’s just to the café that is full of his people. I actually think you’re one of them, although I have not seen you there before. Not that I come there too often, though. It’s a pretty boring place.” – she didn’t care how much he could make out of her words. She wasn’t saying any big secrets anyway. Most of the people in the café knew she was a daughter of someone important. However, Nunnally was not completely aware of how important her father was. She knew he was there to give orders (and not to carry them out), but she would be surprised herself he was the actual boss. The puppet master. The man on the very top.

“Well, I am not offering you much. I simply cannot promise you that you’ll get that job.” – she was honest – “Although I often get what…I ask for. I am simply encouraging you to apply for a position…” – didn’t Amuro understand her? Well, probably she was not too clear – “I want you to become my bodyguard.” – she stated with a voice of a person who often gets what she wants – “Ultimately it would be my father’s decision, but I am pretty sure he’d agree. You outsmarted his men. You have a gun. And I assume you can use it. You may be forced to demonstarte that you can protect me, but I guess that wouldn’t be a problem.” – she was practical – “And…And I like you.”

She put her face inside the collar of his, that is her, new jacket. And then laughed: --

“You’re so fun, Amuro. Or shall I call you Bourbon. Although…I am not sure if I like it. Your nickname I mean. They say bourbon is sweeter than whisky, but I still think it’s not sweet enough for you.”

"eh? y-yes, i belong to the... guys you mentioned." nobody else frequents that café. most of the time it was just a meeting place for people, the lowest of the lowest. rei had started out that way and was currently making his way up, but he also knew that he wasn't going to be accepted into the highest ranks.

"y-your bodyguard?" oh. that was actually a very interesting offer. "i... could do that." no faster way to the boss, right? he didn't enter to kill, he was supposed to investigate until everything was crystal clear. that was indeed a tempting offer and if they were to accept him... he almost didn't hear her last remark, but once it settled in, he only tilted his head, seemingly confused. she liked him? after 5 minutes?

"you... are a very beautiful young girl, yes... but that aside, you can feel free to call me amuro." as long as she wasn't going to know about his actual name, everything was good and safe. he really shouldn't give her any clue about his actual identity. and rei never slipped, it was going to be fine.

"Yes." Ambrosia has always been his loyal companion. He had thought her to be dead for so long, it is such a relief to learn that she was alive and still just as loyal as before. She's a sweet creature and will not hurt Theo unless he proves to be a threat.

He watches the exchange with a small smile playing upon his lips, content to see just how well treated Ambrosia will be. He moves forward, following after Theo with ease.

Once they get to the shelter for her, he watches as he takes care of Ambrosia. He clearly has a lot of experience with these birds which means she is in good hands and he can relax.

Afterwards, he allows Theo to take him to his own room. He's a little surprised that Theo is bringing him to his own room. Were there no other rooms?

It feels a little awkward, knowing that they very well may be sharing a bed. Especially after earlier, with the hand that had been on his waist. Not that he had minded but are they sharing a bed?

He doesn't think about that any further when he is shown the bathtub. A bath would be quite nice, especially with all of this sand on him. It's annoying to have sand all over him.

With the promise of not peeking, Clive moves forward to get the water situated into the tub. "Then turn around." He tells Theo when the water is to his liking. He won't undress with him looking at him.

"i am sorry your highness, i won't look." theodore turned on his heels and left clive in the small bathroom in order to prepare the bed and also fetch him some comfortable easy clothes. "if you want me to watch your clothes, tell me. with the temperatures this high they will be dry again come morning." he might as well just use the chance.

he did want to catch a glimpse of clive, but he wasn't that hopelessly horny. yet denying that he was attracted to the other male was also quite exhausting. he didn't want to make him feel uncomfortable. being into men was not an easy deal.

(“Kaito stop it at once or I’ll spat.) – she warned him in her mind, although she remained calm on the outside. They were still in public. Kaito was still a prince and she was…well, his fiancée. Although Nunnally wanted to think of him as of a friend. Kaito, Hideaki and she were almost like siblings, when they were children. And now, for whatever reasons, Kaito seemed to…hate her? That was so unfair!

“What is that something? How do I look at you…? Kaito, I really…really don’t understand you…” – don’t recognize you; her voice was seemingly calm, but laced with sadness – “Why are you pushing me away?” – is it because you don’t want to marry me so much? Being an adult is such a burden.

And then she noticed his eyes on her breast.  (“Kaito!????) – she internally screamed, but did nothing letting his gaze travel on her now womanly shapes. The faint pink on her cheeks was the only sign that she noticed. But it was not for the reason Kaito might have thought. It wasn’t the first time something like that had happened to her. Nunnally knew she was she was pretty or rather that men fancied her. It was not that she had not seen their lingering gaze on her before. But it was the first time she…enjoyed it? She wanted to think Kaito still liked her. Thought she was beautiful and interesting. But instead he was offering her…well, what exactly?

Fortunately, his next words brought some ease between them.

“I have. But not quite as tall as you are. You are still much taller. I guess I’ll never catch up with you.” – it was good to lighten the mood. It seemed that “ her old” Kaito was back.

“With what agreement?” – she repeated somewhat sheepishly; did he mean the marriage agreement? Was she all right with it? How could anyone be all right when had nothing to say about their future? When it was your parent making the decision you cannot refuse? Was it why Kaito was so irritated with her? Was his opinion as unimportant as hers? She only hoped there was no-one else he cared about. But even if she then became more concerned, uncertain and perhaps even frightened with their marriage prospect (than, indeed, she was before), she gently took his arm (even if not truly offered to her).

“How could I be ever sad or disappointed with…you? Why wouldn’t I be happy about the arrangement?” – Kaito was a perfect choice; why couldn’t he see himself in a way she did – “I have had nothing to say about it, but I am so happy…it’s you…Kaito…” – she whispered into his arm – “There couldn’t be anyone better for me…than you... You know me well and you know who I am not…”

“How about you? Am I a disappointed for you? You know I am no proper lady…”

“But if there is…” – no! She couldn’t finish the sentence;

"i am still not as tall as hideaki. i suppose it is not meant to be and you have always been a midget." kaitos chuckled softly. to joke around just like before was a good feeling. he hoped it would continue like this. maybe they could just remain the best of friends, but... sooner or later he had to present an heir to the throne, even if hideaki's child would be first in line. he didn't want any sort of conflict in between them.

kaito turned his head when nunnally suddenly grabbed his arm. the pink haired male did not mind. it wasn't such a foreign feeling. he and nunnally had been doing all sorts of stuff as kids. in a way it was all too familiar.

"there's nobody else you like? i don't want to ruin your chances with anyone.... we know each other for so long. it feels weird to... become a married couple without any of such feelings." she didn't seem to mind the choice all that much. he hoped he could make her happy, make her life a good one. "i doubt a very proper lady can keep up with me." he had always been... wild, a little besides proper. one of the reasons father probably would have never chosen him to become king.

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