newlydead r3 - day 8 - corrin

[jinglebros]

[ Aoi leads the way into his dressing room and when they get in there, immediately pulls Corrin into a close hug. ] Advice was a bit of a fib. [ He confesses. ] It's more that I want to give you a warning, but if I said that out there then that would be a fucking disaster.

[ He's shaking a bit. Clearly whatever this is about is really important. ]

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[chosemyfate]

[ Because he was pulled into s hug, he couldn't see the others expression. And Aoi might not see the concerned frown the prince was making when he felt Aoi tremblin a bit.

But he returned the hug. ]

A disaster? How so? [ he wondered if this was about Hannah, honestly..He is aware his teammate kinda... mauled Simon. ]

[jinglebros]

[ Nope. Not about Hannah at all. ]

Saw you talking to Beatrice. You want her to vote for you, right? I'm not gonna say don't do it, you need a vote, but don't let her know how well you know me until after the votes are calculated. I wouldn't put it past her to secretly take it the fuck back.

[chosemyfate]

[ .... WELP. If anything happens, you and Niles will know who did it. Now you've got the guy curious. But he's more concerned Aoi isn't feeling any better. His hands wrapped around the other man begin to run circles on his back.

I trust that she wants her teammates to live. [Especially the teammate who rakes in the votes in his team. ] But I promise I will be careful.

If I may... why are you warning me of this? Does she know you and Akane?

[jinglebros]

[ Attempt at a deep breath. A fail of an attempt, but he tries anyway. ]

Apparently she's the baggage I inherited by allowing myself to be adopted. She's out to fuck with all Ushiromiyas and especially Battler. She's expressing interest in fucking with me now too. She's a dark witch who commits murder on a daily basis back home, just to try to see Battler and Ange cry.

Rudolf and Kyrie don't know anything about it, that's why I didn't get warned.

[chosemyfate]

[ He internally raises a brow (only internally. not outwardly.) at the idea of Aoi willingly associating with a family that had that crazy child killing woman in it, but.... as someone who was also adopted into a family, he can see why Aoi would worry for Battler and Ange's safety. Although what does Corrin know? being left in a tower all by himself upon adoption... He sees why this is bothering Aoi. Sort of. He's not quite getting the equation that he could be in danger by association.

He pulls back until they are arms-length distance with a gentle smile. ]

I see... There's a lot I didn't know about with that woman.

You'll be safe from her trying to harm you as long as Niles and I are here. For your sake, I can keep our association to a minimum to her knowledge. ...Not that I want to lie, but if I have to, I can.

[jinglebros]

I don't think we can do that for long. Just long enough for her to vote for you, you know? I'm afraid of her taking it away out of spite. I know I'm probably being paranoid, but after Junpei tried to send you to the hotel, I wouldn't put anything past anyone.

[ Maybe that's the heart of the matter here, maybe it's less about Beatrice and more about everything that happened before, but he feels like he's allowed a little fear this time around. This game is wearing on him. ]

Because he admitted doing that to my face, you know. That's why you got voted out. He thought you were better off without me.

[ but that's beside the point ]

[chosemyfate]

[ He listens intently and then gave a comforting nuzzle to Aoi's cheek with a soft croon. Oh, Aoi...

What could he do to get a smile from him... ]

...

So you really are thinking ahead, aren't you? I'm glad. ...and yet also sorry that you had to experience it the hard way to become this doubtful of people.

I hope you don't blame yourself for that, still. It wasn't fair of him to use that against you, even if he was angry. I hope you know that the only person's answer that would matter is mine. I would never want to see a day without you.

[jinglebros]

I know. [ he does smile a little at what Corrin says, though, and presses a kiss to his jaw. ] I wouldn't want to see a day without you either... I've always hated the idea of depending on someone but I'm gladly attached to you.

[chosemyfate]

[ And now a rub of the nose with his own. Eskimo kiss! ]

I know it's not easy to trust people the way you had to in your past, your time in the last round, and joining Niles and I... But I'm so glad you've at least trusted me as much as you have at this point.