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Tartaglia "Comrade Bonzo" Childe | Эйджакс ([personal profile] toyska) wrote in [community profile] smdh2021-07-01 10:29 pm
femmefinale: (He only had himself to blame)

[personal profile] femmefinale 2021-12-14 07:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Winnehild the Warmaster.

[ Primrose says it easily, though with a certain solemnity to the tone that suggests she's being respectful from the role of one who has witnessed a god's might for herself, and not as just as one who believes in them. It really put fighting human opponents in strong contrast; even now, she finds herself surprised that they'd made it through at all even once, let alone four times. ]

She's quick to cut down those she deems unworthy, so I think if you were to seek her out, you wouldn't find yourself bored. Of course, you'd be traveling in an unfamiliar land.

[ Meaning, apparently, he's welcome to visit. Wryly, she adds-- ]

And if you truly are so eager for a fight from Orsterra before then, I will offer you one tomorrow.
femmefinale: (I put on my best)

[personal profile] femmefinale 2021-12-16 07:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Childe, now that he no longer has to bang to win, possesses no actual attraction to Primrose beyond fighting prowess. This tracks. ]

Well, if nothing fits decently, I suppose I'll just have to sleep with no clothes at all. To better acclimate myself to the temperatures here, perhaps.

[ But she places her hand in his, using it mainly for balance as she pushes herself up to join him. ]
femmefinale: (He ran into my knife ten times)

[personal profile] femmefinale 2021-12-16 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Some alliances were better off not fully formed-- because he's right, Primrose and Medb would have been absolutely dangerous.

She does seamlessly adjust to Childe's preference of hand-hold, pressing their palms together briefly as she once again surveys anything and everything about where he's leading her now. ]


Is it now? [ She's pretty sure it isn't. ]

I imagine I won't find many marriageable prospects, so perhaps I will experiment with this custom of yours.
femmefinale: (If you'd've seen it)

[personal profile] femmefinale 2021-12-16 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[ And for that, he gets a very tiny hint of a smile. It's more a whispered smirk than anything. ]

I don't think you're quite ready for that, Tartaglia.

[ She would be surprised at the lack of portraits, though honestly, given that it's Childe, she fully expected the walls to be adorned with weapons or other indications of battles. She wonders if some of the paintings depict historical fights. ]
femmefinale: (She's gonna stray so far away)

[personal profile] femmefinale 2021-12-16 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, I see. Your sister finds you to be the perfect catch, then?

[ ... Well. Maybe siblings are like this. She wouldn't know, as the only child, but Ophilia did seem to think the world of Lianna, so maybe she's hit on something here. ]

Then you may tell her it's me, and not you.
femmefinale: (He had it coming all along)

[personal profile] femmefinale 2021-12-17 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
You truly are an older brother. Fond... proud... protective.

[ She can't say she doesn't understand his reasons for wanting to shelter his siblings from the truth, to what limits he'll allow. ]

Do you ever plan on them learning everything? Regardless of your honorable intent, how you are with those you don't shield your sides from... is also important.
femmefinale: (You can look right through me)

[personal profile] femmefinale 2021-12-19 06:25 am (UTC)(link)
[ Primrose remains silent for several long minutes as they walk, turning over his words in her head. What he says. What he doesn't say. What it all means, and for a bit, her gaze is a little distant. To want to protect the youngest of his family, while the older members know the truth and apparently regard him distantly... or at least with enough disapproval that she can hear the effect of it in his voice.

In a way, he stands cut off from them now, perhaps in a way that he can no longer rectify. ]


... I pursued a man I once loved, in order to end his life. I was merely there as an actress in his play, and he sought true tragedy from me.

He told me that what had become of me, the vengeful spirit I had become, must surely break my father's heart. That it would have caused him great pain that I was taking lives.
femmefinale: (Hold on hon)

[personal profile] femmefinale 2021-12-20 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
"Faith shall be your shield."

[ she recites it with the ease of someone who has not only heard it countless times but wholly believes it. ]

When you have committed to something, regardless of what that something is... that is your truth. See it through. Do not be swayed.

Vengeance was my faith. And I believe my father would have understood that.

[ And with a touch of wryness--

My own path is rather narrow. I may walk it alone, and perhaps when I discover my new path, it too will be just as narrow. But it will be my new shield, and in that way, I carry on my family's conviction.
femmefinale: (And all that jazz)

[personal profile] femmefinale 2021-12-20 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
He was.

[ Quietly, her gaze turning away to face forward. ]

But yes, I would have to agree with you. If your parents cannot fully understand who you are, that may be for the best.

But I also do think that you're still very much loved, Tartaglia. Even your more problematic aspects.

[ ... She is not good at comforting. This feels terribly awkward. ]
femmefinale: (Where there's a nightly brawl)

[personal profile] femmefinale 2021-12-20 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ Primrose is far too seasoned a professional to do the demure, maidenly thing of blushing or delicately pressing her free hand to the kissed spot, as though to capture the warmth and memory of bold affection.

Still, it lingers. After years of far more unsavory kisses exchanged in the cover of darkness and shadowy corners, techniques developed all to aid her on her path... this one leaves a different impression.

She'd rather not dwell on it, so she doesn't, only smiles vaguely in acknowledgment though she does hesitate longer than usual to do so. But then the door is open and she steps in, taking in the appearance. It's about what she expected, though she blinks at the device. ]


This is...?
femmefinale: (She's gonna stray so far away)

[personal profile] femmefinale 2021-12-21 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
... That's a rather convenient apparatus. [ Honestly, she likes it already, nodding approvingly.

And it's true that Childe probably shouldn't assume, because as Primrose steps closer, her hands reach back to begin undoing the clasp holding her top together. As though this is absolutely fine to be doing with a Fatui Harbinger. ]
femmefinale: (Hold on hon)

[personal profile] femmefinale 2022-01-14 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ Admittedly, she'd been curious-- could she tease him? He's been careful with her, rather hesitant in certain regards, and she thinks it only makes sense. Their interactions at the station had been for a purpose. For a victory. Without that spurring them on, she'd wondered if they'd stay amicable at best.

And yet here he is, observing her. Answering an unspoken challenge, perhaps.

There's very clear danger in the darkness of his eyes, and her lips curve into a faint smile as her top falls into her hands. She places it carefully on the bed, slipping out of her lower garments next with the graceful ease of a professional dancer.

All the while her gaze doesn't move from his face. ]


Was there something you wanted, Tartaglia?
femmefinale: (Stay away from jazz and liquor)

[personal profile] femmefinale 2022-01-14 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
Your guests must be numerous indeed, if you always give them such... diligent dedication.

[ It's said a tad dryly, her tone rather unaffected, even though it's difficult to sift through her thoughts when Childe is studying her intently-- and not in the way she's used to. His gaze doesn't wander, but still, she sees the intent for what it is. He's searching for something. A sign. An answer.

And when he asks her, Primrose almost laughs, incredulous. He gives her such a frivolous answer and she's aware she could respond in much the same vein. She could say she'd like to witness his hospitality for herself. She could say she'd like to go to bed, thanks, she's had a long day.

She could tell him that she'd wanted him to cut himself free completely, to live his life as the others had gone on to live theirs. She had been relieved when no one had reached out. She had accomplished her goal, hadn't formed bonds that would truly hurt when she disappeared-- or so she'd hoped. Gu Yun and Molly would have their lives together, Yuri would find a happiness he'd deprived himself of before, Harrow and Vira...

It's fine like this. She'd had no room for anything but a revenge she'd clawed her way towards for ten years. Peace could come after.

But peace hadn't come after. She wasn't the same Primrose Azelhart with a loving family and a gentle heart. She couldn't be a soft, sweet woman who needed only the gentle touch of a caring man to flourish and find happiness again. She couldn't go back to that and it was galling that it seemed to be what was expected of her.

She takes a breath.

Faith shall be your shield. ]


I want to know why I didn't just ignore your messages. I want to know why I responded.

I want to know what I want.

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