Fantasy AUs

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[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.

[lowres]

No, that’s all right! If it helps you, I’d be more than happy. I’d like to repay your kindness where I can.

[fluidgender]

[...she certainly talks like Fuu.]

Its alright to take care of yourself first sometimes though.

[lowres]

[ or I am just bad at differentiating politeness lol. ]

But I am? It makes me happy to help you.

[fluidgender]

[I actually do think there's a difference between how you write Fuu's politeness at different stages of her life and there's a level of certainty Fuu carries with her that Nia doesn't possess to the same degree. Nia believes in people arguably due to innocence and a sheltered upbringing, while Fuu is determined that belief will give people the opportunity to change. you really communicate that belief in distinct ways that I admire. but that's neither here or there. How long can I make this strike through. Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd. His skin was pale and his eye was odd. He shaved the faces of gentlemen, who never thereafter were heard from aga-]

...even so. We don't want to wear you down.

[lowres]

[ She shakes her head vigorously. ] Really, I’m being honest! I’m happy to help.

[fluidgender]

Well, if you're certain, we better not keep 'em waiting.

[lowres]

What do you need me to do, your majesty?

[fluidgender]

Erm. Well, there's no classy way to say some hair for a scrying experiment.

[lowres]

Oh! [ She plucks a few long strands with a little bit of a wince, but offers them. ] That’s not difficult at all.

[fluidgender]

Really leaping towards it now, huh?

[Leading her back, eyebrows raised.]

[lowres]

It isn’t asking much at all…

[fluidgender]

You prolly want to be more protective of this kind of thing though. There's all kinds of magic I don't even fully understand that might do some freaky stuff if they had your hair.

[lowres]

But I’m offering it to you, not anyone…

[fluidgender]

I'm kind of anyone!

[lowres]

[ She tilts her head???]

You’ve welcomed me into your home. You saved me from the king and from the knight who attacked me.

And the princess trusts you. And I trust her highness.

[fluidgender]

[Ah. Erm. Well.]

...I'm just hoping to see you safe in the future too.

[lowres]

I don’t think trusting you will make me unsafe.

[fluidgender]

Lots of people can have hidden agendas. Especially this close to the seat of power.

[lowres]

You are the seat of power, aren’t you?