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♛Prince Sidon♛ ([personal profile] poisesidon) wrote in [community profile] museboxingring2019-10-20 08:00 pm

I Must Protect That Smile (feat. Edelgard)

[Since the encounter with the once peaceful dragon on a mini rampage, it was one thing after another. Scouts and researchers watched over the springs and tried to collect information on what was making them act strangely. Correspondence with Princess Zelda and Link proved to be of similar results. Lady Edelgard kept herself busy too. They all did. Sidon included.

Of course, while his conduct with Zelda and the others was most cordial and friendly, it was different with Link. His greatest and most treasured friend. He received a letter that morning. Some people are talking about monsters acting up a bit more. Princess Zelda and I had cleared out a camp just yesterday. Are you and the rest of the Domain alright? How about that woman you were with?

Monsters...even after Calamity Ganon had been felled. This was a problem since that day but they have been dealing with it since.

It was nice to have that person, a friend. Someone who was so quick to ask about his well-being. Of course, that was Link. And of course, he noticed he was standing closely with Lady Emperor Edelgard...Especially since that night. Of course Link noticed. Sidon’s face grew all sorts of colors and the quill seemed to twirl in his webbed hands for a moment. What to do-?

We are both alright, my friend, no monsters have given us trouble yet but there was something on my mind I wanted to ask you-

Sidon was interrupted when a guard burst into his door! In gasps, the guard announced there was a duo of Lynels a mere mile off the Domain, a scout reported. There was little time to waste, a friendly letter exchange was obviously going to have to wait.]


Bazz! We depart immediately! We cannot allow them to get closer to our city! Get your best gear!

[Sidon was the lead of the offensive charge for the Zora. Upon the direction of the council, they were told to send about five men there. Five? That was it? That seemed too small for Lynel attacks, Sidon had asked. But the council was firm. They didn’t want to risk the numbers for a few monsters.

Sidon had to bubble down an argument that that notion sounded like the council was getting too complacent and cocky. Plainly because there was no time to argue. The Lynels were too close. The prince had to go. So off they went...

The trail was tense and oddly quiet. Sidon and the soldiers spared were quiet but maybe they were asking themselves the same questions. Why were Lynels here? Where did they come from? Were they supposed to have died out? Too many questions, way too many. What mattered was that these Lynels needed to be destroyed.

——

The fight was growing treacherous and they only encountered one Lynel. Odd...Where was the second? No matter.

Sidon and his men tried their best to hold the Lynel and its axe and charges. They seemed to be stronger than they have been before. Sidon was very skilled with a sword and spear, making use of the openings to deal blow after blow. If they defeat the one now as they are, then the threat could be handled. Handled well, even. With hardly any injuries.

Just then, Sidon felt a burn on his side. A scorching burn on his skin. A very bad tingling sensation.

Could it be...?

A shock arrow.

From the next hilltop the other Lynel emerged and started a large barrage of shock arrows toward Sidon and his group. The sudden sting sent Sidon into defense mode and he moved quickly to prevent further injury. Another soldier...wasn’t so lucky. The arrow struck his leg and he was on the ground spasming. The arrows kept coming and the other Lynel charged at Sidon just as he looked to the now injured Zora. Sidon acted fast, they were sitting ducks now that they know the Lynel’s electric trap, and he held off the Lynel’s axe with the brute force of his spear. He grew a sweat, but showing no fear as his muscles ached at the Lynel’s brute force.]


Leave...!! NOW!! Reinforcements! Get...reinforcements! I’ll hold them off!!

[Sidon came to this conclusion quickly. Seeing as they could all perish if one of the few Zora could be felled by one shock arrow. The other standing Zora protested. They couldn’t leave their prince! Sidon’s shark teeth were bare and visible with anger at his foe, but the usually upbeat and happy prince could so easily now turn into a responsible and serious warrior prince with commands.]

That’s...an...order!! Leave now! Take the injured and retreat! These fiends are too close to the Domain for us all to follow! I will keep them busy!...Move!!!

[That settled that. The Zora took the wounded soldier by throwing him on their shoulders and made a mad dash back to the Domain, unsure of the future. Unsure of the help they could get, but they had to follow the orders from their brave prince. A prince who was going to fight until the end. A prince who didn’t know of the surprise batch of monsters hiding behind the Lynel, who were just about to strike with more arrows.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-10-27 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
[It looked like she was going to make it out of this battle unscathed, but when the second Lynel stops writhing it does its best to recover. Drawing one final arrow it takes its shot. The beast was aiming for Edelgard's heart, but misses. The arrow lodges itself in her left arm as a surge of electricity runs through her. The blow she could take, but the shock pulls a startled cry from her as she crumples to the ground as her knees give out.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-10-27 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[The one fortunate thing about the shock arrow is that it immediately cauterized her wound removing the threat of excessive bleeding. However the electricity that seized both of them has the two lying in the field. When Edelgard fully collapses she reaches out before falling unconscious. Her hand resting on Sidon's arm as they remain motionless in the grass.

Their enemies defeated around them. Not a single soul left standing. The Zora reinforcements will have plenty of mess to clean up.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-10-29 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
I am here.

[Her voice is soft and level as it sounds from the other side of the partition. She has been awake for just a short while now. Her back propped against the wall behind the head of her cot. Her wardress has been removed and instead replaced with a sleeveless smock. Internally she is quite upset with it all, but she understands medically why it would be necessary for her injury.

Perhaps, as she is simply a warrior to these people, they will assume they are battle scars. However the medics would know better. The clean cuts, the uniformity of them... tell a different story.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-10-29 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
[Edelgard stares at him in disbelief as Sidon, the huge entity that he is, lumbers around the partition to come and see her alive with his own eyes. Why is he like this?! Isn't he just making things worse for himself?]

Prince Sidon! Get back in your bed. You are in no shape to be refusing rest like this!

[Why is he like this? Aren't they both warriors?]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-10-30 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
[Goodness, what a silly man. Such overt displays have her at a loss. Self sacrifice and martyrdom do not sit well with her at all. Especially not when she's on the receiving end of grand gestures. After all feeling like she may owe something makes her uncomfortable.

Reaching out she places a scarred hand on Sidon's head. Her palm smooths over the odd texture of his skin as she pets along his crown and tail. Head-tail? Gracious, whatever it is. Edelgard hopes the repetitive motion of caressing him will help calm the large creature.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-10-31 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
You are.

[She agrees with no hesitation. Her voice does not falter. In fact there is clarity to it.]

You are brash and have too much faith in others. Many of your admirable traits also become your downfall. You suffer from your bombastic kindness and your need to prove and please. Every nick and scar that hurts you also hurts your people. They care deeply for you, and for you to be hurt will hurt them too. You must take better care of yourself.
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-10-31 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[To be touched back gives her a start. He will feel Edelgard's skin jump, but she doesn't retreat or pull away from him.]

I understand your position and the feelings of obligation to protect others. However you cannot continue to protect anyone if you are dead. Remember that.
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-10-31 10:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Just fine.

[The reply is immediate, but softer than the scolding tone she took with him earlier.]

As you can see these arms are not unused to being pierced. Though I was lucky the lightning cauterized the wound. Otherwise I could have bled out before making it back.
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-11-02 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Do not hold me in such high esteem. We both know you would have done the same for me.

[Reaching over she takes the kit from his hands. Her slender fingers brushing against his large digits before she pulls away the box from him.]

Shall we redress those bandages of yours? Some of them look a little bled through.
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-11-03 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[Edelgard sighs heavily before relenting.]

Very well. If it will soothe your nerves I will allow you to go first.
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-11-06 12:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Edelgard barely even blinks when when he applies the the cleaning solution. She watches him carefully, and focuses on his eyes. Mostly to try and gauge if he'll stare at the uniform way her arm is marked up. Cuts where places she was bled from. Stretches of skin that were carved from her body for experimentation.

He is gentle. Almost unnecessarily so, and a part of her feels sad when he makes that smile play on his lips just for her.]


No need to tiptoe on my account. I do not feel too much on my arms much anymore.
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-11-10 01:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Next time you should try washing your hands before applying a sterile bandage.

[She teases purposefully trying to steer the conversation and his eyes away from her. She's quick to gesture at a couple different spots on him.]

Some of yours look like they need changing. Shall I?
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-11-10 06:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm... Yes, I can tend to that one. It might be easier to rest your back against the cot and rest your ah... tail type appendage over my lap. If you do not mind handing the supplies from the kit over your shoulders, that is.

[Perhaps the situation would be a bit intimate and informal for her tastes, but she hates the feeling of owing someone. Repaying the favor will soothe her nerves.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-11-13 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[The weight of that fin resting in her lap is more comforting than she'd thought it would be. Her bare hand smooths over his skin a couple times before gently addressing the bandaged portion. Carefully her nails tug at the knot tied to apply a bit of pressure to the wound. Once it is done she begins to unravel the dressing so newer, cleaner bandages may be applied.]

Do they usually do that?

[Glow, she means. Edelgard is not used to seeing them do that.]
Edited 2019-11-13 23:31 (UTC)
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-11-16 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
Is it dependent on your emotional state?

[The question is asked without pause in her work. Once the wound is revealed she'll take a good look at it. Memorizing the depth and diameter of the puncture before applying some cleaning solution to it. She is careful and delicate. Just in case the solution stings.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-11-23 06:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Thankful for what?

[Edelgard's eyes glance over to Sidon's face, but the moment they make eye contact she quickly looks away — back to his wound. She wishes to watch his expression without being observed in return, but with the angle he sits at it's probably not possible.

Instead she'll dutifully focus on him. Slender fingers nimbly redressing his injury now that it's been sanitized.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-11-28 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
[How soft. How inconvenient. Edelgard would be absolutely mortified if her own emotions could betray her so easily. In fact she probably would not be where she is today if that were the case. Once she's finished bandaging his head fin Edelgard smooths her palm over the length of it again. Once, twice, thrice... Just making sure that nothing will disrupt the freshly applied dressing.]

I suppose those are good things. It is better to be thankful for the present than to dwell on the loss of the past.
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-11-30 05:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Mm, [she hums softly in the quiet infirmary] I am sure you will be a great leader when you take the throne, Sidon.
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-12-02 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
The fact that you were sincere about it is what's important. You truly care for your people and moving forward. To be trapped by the past will only hinder your personal growth and the growth of your kingdom. I truly believe this.

[Edelgard lets go of his head when he moves to face her, and she gestures vaguely with her hand.]
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-12-12 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[As capable as you. Goodness, Sidon is such a nice man. Sweet and perhaps too innocent. He knows so little about her, but...

That is the way she designed it, isn't it?]


Now, if you listen to my other advice about self preservation as well, I will be pleased.
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[personal profile] crimsonflower 2019-12-14 04:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Gently Edelgard pats the fin that lies draped across her lap before he pulls away. His weight and warmth were comforting, and to have him leave makes her feel...

Bereft. She does not show her disappointment. All she does is shift in place and fix her blanket.]


Yes. Focus on recovering, my friend.