( to think that only until a few moments ago he had thought this day a wash, once again with no maelle (or lune or sciel) to be found, and now he sees the familiar fiery head of his most important person. her name comes out of him in a breath, relieved, and her words only serve to turn his frown onto a smileβa genuine one.
even with the possibility of being attacked. )
Don't switch roles now. I'm the adult here.
( gustave says, bemused, as she wields her rapier. without a thought, he summons, too, his sword, and stands ready, shoulder pulled back, sword at his waist.
the trio bunch up together, not having expected swords. )
no subject
even with the possibility of being attacked. )
Don't switch roles now. I'm the adult here.
( gustave says, bemused, as she wields her rapier. without a thought, he summons, too, his sword, and stands ready, shoulder pulled back, sword at his waist.
the trio bunch up together, not having expected swords. )
βjust knock them out, Maelle.
( he'll let her call go. )