Fantasy AUs

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[fluidgender]

There's no guarantee it was something like that. Besides, even if... even under some theory where they could have made us forget having a kid, that couldn't happen to a whole palace with no one noticing.

Not to mention, all the conversations and documents and tests we had with doctors...

[hououji]

I couldn’t—it’s not physically possible for me to have another child after our first. Why would this be reading that way…?

[fluidgender]

We'll figure it out. It'll.. it'll all be explained away. I promise.

[hououji]

[ She… shakes her head. It’s the same kind of movement she made right after she was freed from the Bastille. The kind of moment of a scared little girl.

Adora kinda uncomfortably looks at Catra. ] I think… I may have made it worse.

[fluidgender]

[Kaori's never seen her mom like this and its kind of scary.]

I'll... tell the guard to summon someone... Maybe from both the Cephiro temple and the Nerima experts?

[Ranma nods vaguely, holding Fuu gently.

Which sort of leaves Nia in an odd spot but. Alas.]

[hououji]

[ Nia will slip out. This isn’t something for her to see, she’s sure. Adora almost does, too.

But she caused this discomfort. She has to stay in it. It doesn’t feel right to go.

Fuu is just… so confused. A little broken. Not okay in general. ]

[fluidgender]

[The family'll stick together. Kaori will feel awkward when she realizes Nia snuck away- she was too distracted. Should she... track her down...?

A few bickering old ladies with different texts and scrolls should arrive, although Ranma's not sure how specific to even get. They don't want to spread out any rumors and they aren't sure how careful these two could be...]

[hououji]

[ Fuu pulls herself back together, smiling sweetly at the women. It’s kind of scary how quick the vulnerability vanishes, replaced by the gentle but confident queen. ]

We’ve taken a guest into our home and she’s had some questions about her lineage. Would you be able to help us find her mother?

[fluidgender]

[There's some grumblings- they have a recipe of sports, something to mix together in a clear bowl that would show images of someone's parentage. They bicker briefly about which root works best, but its more apparent that they're mainly only going to offer aid in exchange for some political or financial compensation.

Ranma sighs and starts getting to work on that. This is why they prefer working with Cephiro people...]

[hououji]

What wage do you ask? We never would expect you to work for free.

[fluidgender]

Well, our gardens could use renovations...

Maybe a new seeder...

Better fertilizer...

New library...

A hot spring.

Personal massages.

We'll... see.

[hououji]

I think we can make garden upgrades easily if you can get us correct information.

[fluidgender]

[They'll offer their materials andadvice where they can then! They'll even provide the silver bowl needed for it, they say the materials are essential for scrying.

The recipes aren't too difficult but they definitely need a hair or skin sample from the person they're trying to find the heritage of.]

[hououji]

[ Fuu bites her lip, but she will ask Ranma to ask Nia for help— she’ll get everything else they need. ]

[fluidgender]

[Ranma will head out to look for her! Catra's staying with Adora and her mom, but Ranma begins a broad patrol to places Nia could have ended up in.]

[lowres]

[ Nia is in the garden! She seems pretty content and quiet. Shes not totally sure what she should be feeling. So she isn’t. Just enjoying the sun and the warmth until she sees Ranma. ]

Good afternoon, your majesty. I’m sorry I left without saying goodbye. It seemed like a private moment.

[fluidgender]

...It seems even more and more lately that you've been drawn into some hectic family moments.

[lowres]

I wish I could help more, but I’m still learning about Sefiro and I don’t know much about Nerima at all.

I am around the princess often. Most are uncomfortable with me, but she’s always very kind.

[fluidgender]

...I suppose that's been part of my concern I talked about with you. I'd like for you to have a warm home. Good company. But I know it can be... isolating.

[lowres]

[ She shakes her head. ] I understand everyone’s concerns! The king has done terrible things to you all. As his ward, I’m just an extension of him, no matter the circumstances.

Is everyone doing well? It seemed things were getting difficult when I left.

[fluidgender]

I don't think that's true. At least, I hope its not true. My father... was not a good man. I've put in the work to undo his damage but... its not impossible I've been just an extension of his decisions.

We're going to try a few more tests. We... may need you to participate.

[lowres]

You’ve had time to become your own person. I don’t think anyone would hold that against you.

Me?

[fluidgender]

Then there's no reason people should hold anything against you either. And certainly no reason you should hold anything against yourself.

Yes. To determine if all the information is... accurate.

...If the ritual works, its possible that you'll be shown an image of your birth parents.

[lowres]

[ She blinks. And then she smiles warmly. ] I’ve always wondered what my mother may have looked like.

[fluidgender]

[They smile back, awkwardly.] I'm glad. If its uncomfortable, we can always try something else.