Fantasy AUs

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[phoenix_temple]

[ She makes a note to herself to thank everyone as she meets them.

She doesn’t yet have the discipline to wake when she should. Shes asleep there longer than she should be, into the mid morning. ]

[fluidgender]

[Honestly, not a lot of people even know Fuu's here yet. The daily routine persists without much interruption. Someone might come replace the flowers eventually, but that's an afternoon chore.]

[phoenix_temple]

[ Will Ranma notice? And if she does, will she do anything?

Fuu’s a little afraid Ranma hates her. She’s scared to seek her out. ]

[fluidgender]

[Ranma doesn't really sleep as much as eventually pass out after staring at the ceiling for hours.

Whenever she wakes up, she continues staring at the ceiling for more hours. She spends all of that time thinking about Fuu. And the sword cutting Fuu. And how mad Kaze would be at her for cutting Fuu.

So, she's noticed. But she's too cowardly to do anything, in her own opinion.]

[phoenix_temple]

[ She’s starving eventually, later in the afternoon. She doesn’t know where her things were taken. She’s scared to ask anyone to help, afraid they’ll be disappointed that she’s not as smart or quick s as Kaze was.

So when she knocks at Ranma’s door, she’s still wearing her bloodied blouse, just… covered with one of Kaze’s shorter capes, which hit him just above the knees. It falls to her own ankles. She just doesn’t want Ranma freaked out by the blood. ]

[fluidgender]

[Ah... she blinks blearily.]

Come- [Oh that's bad, she hasn't had water in so long. She grimaces at how hoarse and strained it sounds.] ...come in.

[phoenix_temple]

[ She friends with concern. ] You sound hoarse… would you like tea?

[fluidgender]

...ain't that just hot dirt water?

[phoenix_temple]

Have you never had tea before? My mother always made it for father when he came home.

[fluidgender]

Ma keeps trying to force it on me, but I just don't get it...

[phoenix_temple]

It might help your throat feel better, if you’d like to try.

Maybe we could… have some together?

[fluidgender]

[She looks doubtful but.]

I guess that's alright.

[phoenix_temple]

[ She nods!! And she’ll rush off toward— well she hopes toward the kitchen. She may have to ask for directions a few times. ]

[fluidgender]

[There's a very grumpy chef who clearly recognizes Fuu on sight but is pretending not to. He grouses about kids wandering in without any concern for people.]

[phoenix_temple]

[ Fuu bows very politely. Oversized cape and bloody shirt aside. ]

I am afraid the Young Lady Ranma is feeling a bit unwell. Her throat has been strained. Do you have a tea she might like? Something sweet, or herbal?

I apologize for asking a favor before formally introducing myself.

[fluidgender]

["Is she coughing up her insides? Cause I reckon tea ain't gonna do it for her."

Gestures to shirt.]

[phoenix_temple]

Oh—[ She looks down, blinking. ] oh, no, this is mine. I don’t know where my belongings were taken.

[fluidgender]

["Hmph. There's a storage room where staff bags are temporarily housed. Either that or your new room, wherever it might be. They ain't told you nothing? This place really is going to the dogs..."]

[phoenix_temple]

[ She shakes her head. ]

There was… an incident with the lord. He’s likely furious with me. I don’t imagine much of anyone would be willing to show me right now.

But I’d be happy to help, I can make the tea myself if you show me where to find the supplies.

[fluidgender]

[His grip visibly tightens within his crossed arms, but his face doesn't flinch. "Did I ask for yer life story?"

He turns, waving a hand mildly. "Come with me then. Goddess knows I have to do everything around here myself."]

[phoenix_temple]

[ Oh. She looks away. She’s made someone else upset. ]

I apologize. [ her voice is very small. How did her father manage here? She wishes she was half as confident as he seemed. ]

[fluidgender]

["Why?"]

[phoenix_temple]

I didn’t mean to bother you.

[fluidgender]

["So you'd agree that talking to you is a bother?"]

[phoenix_temple]

[ She looks startled. And then looks very ashamed of herself. ]

I-I can find the tea things if you just let me know.