Fantasy AUs

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[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?

[fluidgender]

Exactly. I could be surrounded by untrustworthy people. Or people untrustworthy could gravitate to you for being so near me.

[lowres]

Then I’ll continue to trust you and make sure to be careful!

[fluidgender]

[Shoulder pat!

But they'll be arriving before long. The old ladies have probably done some control tests on guards to confirm it works. Guards confirming that the images showing up in the bowl are their own parents. They're sizing up the kids like they're part of a recipe, measuring 'em and so on.]

[lowres]

[ Nia will offer out the strands of hair. ] Will this be enough?

[fluidgender]

[They'll take 'em! They're starting off with grabbing Adora's hair though. Dropping it into the silver bowl, mixing it with spices and... slowly, Adora and crew should be able to see some faces emerge clearly in the liquid.]

[8footswordlady]

[ The image solidifies into Fuu and Ranma looking much younger. Fuu is exhausted, thin and pale, her hair damp with sweat. Ranma’s looking tired from their escape and anxiety. But it’s clearly the pair of them from the night of Adora’s birth. ]