Fantasy AUs

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[fluidgender]

[She looks away, turning to the wall.] Look, its your decision I guess. Doesn't mean I can't say it sucks.

[phoenix_temple]

… I really had hoped we could be friends. But I understand you don’t want me nearby.

I’ll return the tea to the kitchens, and I’ll keep post outside your door.

[ She’s already gathering the tray. ]

[fluidgender]

Wh- No, come on, I didn't say that.

[She scrambles over the edge of the bed to try and stop the tray. It mostly leaves her awkwardly hanging in the air between mattress and tray.]

I'm allowed to think someone deserves better, aren't I? How come Pops gets to take that from us too...

[phoenix_temple]

But I want to do this. I want to keep you safe—

You shouldn’t be hurt.

[fluidgender]

And neither should you.

...so what do we do with that?

[phoenix_temple]

… I suppose orders come before all else.

[fluidgender]

[She blows hair from her face.] That sounds like a prison sentence.

[phoenix_temple]

If our wants are at odds, then it’s the only truth. You’re my master so… I’ll do as you ask.

[fluidgender]

[She leans on her arm, looking up at Fuu.]

...Kaaaaaaay.

I order you to sit down and eat with me.

[phoenix_temple]

[ She. Blinks??? ]

I-if that’s what you want, my lady.

[fluidgender]

I want you to not starve. You've probably had bread at best...

[phoenix_temple]

I had a big breakfast before I left yesterday. [ So she hasn’t eaten since then…?????? ]

[fluidgender]

A big... [Her eyes bug out.]

Have you... not eaten in over a day?

[phoenix_temple]

[ She won’t meet Ranma’s eyes. ]

… I haven’t been hungry much, since father died.

[fluidgender]

...all the more reason you should eat. You need to keep up your physical strength at least.

[phoenix_temple]

I understand. Like I said, your orders are paramount.

[fluidgender]

I mean, you should also do it because its good for you, but if it works it works...

[phoenix_temple]

I do normally, really. [ but she has the grace to look scolded. ]

[fluidgender]

[She pats the bed next to her emphatically. Rest!!]

[phoenix_temple]

[ Oh she looks very uneasy, it’s probably improper. But she sets the tea on a side table and sits, nervously. ]

I… don’t want to make your bed dirty.

[fluidgender]

Its a bed. People make all kinds of beds dirty. I'm sure guests have wandered into my room drunk and made it dirtier than you ever could.

[phoenix_temple]

I’m still wearing yesterdays clothes is all…

[fluidgender]

Clothes and bedsheets can be washed, y'know? It'll cause you more damage if you pass out on the floor.

[phoenix_temple]

I won’t pass out. [ magic and all ] I can’t get hurt unless you hurt me.

[fluidgender]

Even when you're overextending yourself?