Fantasy AUs

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[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?

[phoenix_temple]

Did my father? I’m certain Lord Saotome must have done far worse to him.

[fluidgender]

I have no way of knowing. He probably wouldn't want anyone to worry.

[...The idea that he would magically not be stressed out or mentally unwell from being forced to stay awake for hours on end might actually be more terrifying to her, in an odd way.]