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⠀⠀〝 A-Ahaha, is that really the case?~ 〞
Meike did not seem to mind the cheeseiness. In fact, there was definitely a preference for it. Her eyes lowered into a half-lidded allure, and a finger wrapped a couple of strands of golden thread around itself. Honestly, she had a thing for dumb,
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— Mᴇɪᴋᴇ Sᴛᴏ̈ʀᴛᴇʙᴇᴋᴇʀ 。
While the conditions for this date were certainly, well considered odd by most Celindra found this to be well. Unique something new and interesting feeling your heart race, outside of it racing during battle and such.
Especially now more than ever Celindra was eyeing Meike in a good way of course!+
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Meike stopped right in her tracks. Ogling the pink-haired female in front of her, if not for the familiar voice, she may have thought they were someone else entirely. It was not the ideal situation to "fall in love" with similar-looking gals on the same day; thankfully, they were Celindra.
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— Mᴇɪᴋᴇ Sᴛᴏ̈ʀᴛᴇʙᴇᴋᴇʀ 。
Celindra Vaslosa
Celindra truthfully didn’t think this was where her day would lead her, being on guard then dropping said guard within mere moments…who would have thought her mixture of curiosity and not wanting to get scolded by her peers would land her a date.
No means was she complaining of course she herself+
Celindra Vaslosa
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Hook, line, and sinker—
Meike knew she could be a smooth-talking romantic, yet was even impressed with herself this time; turning a little blackmail into a proper date, where both were infatuated, was no easy feat. She had done it, though.
She was too excited, unable to think of anything
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— Mᴇɪᴋᴇ Sᴛᴏ̈ʀᴛᴇʙᴇᴋᴇʀ 。
She was left almost speechless…the kisses on her hand the even slight hand holding while brief…it definitely got a spark from her thought she didn’t show it, or maybe she did as just when she was about to part ways with her she called out.
“I’ll be off in an hour! If you intend to keep our deal+
Celindra Vaslosa
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After how she acted prior, Meike did not expect them to flirt with her so blatantly; she thought the date idea was more of a forced bother to Celindra. She had a cocky smirk on their face now, sauntered over, checking the guard out. Her hand cautiously takes Celindra's own, circling a thumb
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— Mᴇɪᴋᴇ Sᴛᴏ̈ʀᴛᴇʙᴇᴋᴇʀ 。
Hence why she didn’t well- directly say her schedule. Regardless she soon enough stopped her movement as she looked.
Let’s hope the truth doesn’t come to light, or maybe it does she can’t say for certain what exactly she wants…probably the mind set of being made and well used as if she was some+
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She doesn't have a choice, huh? If she heard all that, Meike may complain to the royals themselves, then steal the guard away as a crewmate before using her future time to foment revolution. The exploitation of a woman was the greatest of sins to her.
For now, the kingdom was safe from her
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— Mᴇɪᴋᴇ Sᴛᴏ̈ʀᴛᴇʙᴇᴋᴇʀ 。
“Trust me they understand their place alright…
Be a good or bad thing.”
She detected the jab though, it was clear she didn’t really care she knew the system she worked for had its flaws. The only reason she continued to work for them is because well, she didn’t exactly have a choice.+
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⠀⠀〝 As long as those royals understand their place, such a reality won't come to pass. 〞
That was certainly a feign threat, a quick jab at the system that Celindra upheld in one way or another. Meike was one of the more well-off people these days, but she worked with the common folk daily,
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— Mᴇɪᴋᴇ Sᴛᴏ̈ʀᴛᴇʙᴇᴋᴇʀ 。
“It is mostly a good way to keep the king and queen safe from things.
As well as keeping valuables and other belongings safe from any thieves.”
She said as she would glance back as she listened about what her occupation was, she would nod as she walked along.
Celindra Vaslosa
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⠀⠀〝 Huh, I definitely thought I was heading that way. I guess making it difficult to find the throne room can be useful to stall invaders. 〞
The blonde tensed up when their finger touched the surface of her shoulder, feeling a burst of "electricity" through their nerves. She stood there,
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— Mᴇɪᴋᴇ Sᴛᴏ̈ʀᴛᴇʙᴇᴋᴇʀ 。
(. . . Lass. . ? That’s right we didn’t even exchange names.💭)
“Yea yea…I can lead ya to the stewards office…
Again I apologize…you were heading in the complete wrong direction you were heading towards the throne room.”
She sighed before she would walk past her+
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Meike has arrived in this city mere hours ago, and she has already scored a free date with a high-class woman. They felt so self-assured about themselves under their guise.
Of course, it was a bit manipulative, but no need to sweat the details.
⠀⠀〝 I love the sound of everything you said,
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— Mᴇɪᴋᴇ Sᴛᴏ̈ʀᴛᴇʙᴇᴋᴇʀ 。
It’s defiantly pathetic-
Especially if you consider the fact that well…the family she comes from is known to be good well kingsguard…
She’s laughable in comparison to others but she’d never say it herself or believe it.
“Alright you got it then…! Dinner or lunch whenever you’re free of your +
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⠀⠀〝 A-Ahehe? You freak out a lot for a guard who looks so serious. While I'd love to accept the bribe, I would feel quite bad about it . . . 〞
Unable to parse whether to call their behaviour "cute" or frankly, kind of "pathetic," but she kept her thoughts deep within their head. Meike
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— Mᴇɪᴋᴇ Sᴛᴏ̈ʀᴛᴇʙᴇᴋᴇʀ 。
(So this is what they meant with how cruel humans can be…💭)
“No no…! There’s no need for that! You want gold platinum even?! I can make it happen…
Probably pay better then the job your even trying to turn in…!”
Real- professional for a kingsguard…then again she wasn’t exactly taught to be formal+
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It was difficult not to blush a bit when the woman started to beg for forgiveness. Meike stood there, awkwardly, waiting for them to be finished. A bit of a grin eventually came to her lips, though.
⠀⠀〝 I don't know . . . I feel like I should make sure to tell someone high-up about your
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— Mᴇɪᴋᴇ Sᴛᴏ̈ʀᴛᴇʙᴇᴋᴇʀ 。
Once she was given an answer she relaxed herself, those guns in her hands moving down to a resting state.
She was even bowing and kneeling…! For forgiveness that was as she spoke.
“Ah! Sorry sorry…! Please keep this between us I don’t really want to sit through and be fed another lecture on my +
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⠀⠀〝 Is this some guard brutality situation?! I'm pretty sure this area is public for those with business!!! 〞
Sure, it would not go well in the long run, but she would totally kill them if the need arose. Thankfully, the woman didn't seem too serious, even with their weapon drawn.
Meike
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— Mᴇɪᴋᴇ Sᴛᴏ̈ʀᴛᴇʙᴇᴋᴇʀ 。
“I SAID IDENTIFY YOURSELF NOW!”
Shit- she shouldn’t be so aggressive…they taught her this it leads to pointless fighting that can sometimes be avoided.
“Please, identify yourself who are you and what are you doing here I don’t wish to harm you.”
Says the women holding her weapons out…yea…no harm.
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⠀⠀〝 HUH, HUH, HUH?! 〞
Whether on instinct or fear, the blonde placed her left hand on the cutlass's hilt, ready to draw as soon as she heard them loud and clear and saw them reach for something.
⠀⠀〝 W-What's the big deal?! 〞
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She should do something about that right? That’s her whole job and purpose for existing after all.
“HEY!
YOU DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO BE HERE!
IDENTIFY YOURSELF NOW!”
She’s already reaching back behind her for her pistols.
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Guard duty was a dull affair. No doubt about it. But it could have its interesting moments, like a short blonde suddenly walking past like she owns the place.
Not familiar.
Dressed suspiciously.
Has a weapon on her.
A prime suspect to profile.
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She’s currently bored…protecting the king and queen isn’t exactly exhilarating.
She needs to go out and venture but…it’s too early to be off duty.
