Mun's been looking through FE pictures again...

[tactical_mage]

While I must admit this is... awkward to say the least, I can't bring myself to begrudge any of it. That is the nature of the Outrealms, isn't it? In our world, Miriel and I were the most compatible. In other worlds where Miriel and I are different people, regardless of how minute those differences may be, she would be more compatible with someone else.

...Really, now that I think about it, I can't help but feel more honored that she would choose me in our world. Gods know I don't deserve a woman as amazing as her.

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[falchiondisaster]

Waxing affectionate tonight, Robin? Or is this perhaps a regular side of you that only your wife usually sees?

[She doesn't mean to sound teasing, since this is honestly very cute to see from Mr. Master Tactician. Tee hee.]

[tactical_mage]

That's none of your concern, Lucina.

[He's trying very hard not to look embarrassed. ...And failing.]

I forget this place does not make a habit of keeping discussions private.

[falchiondisaster]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pry... but it's not often that we see this side of you, after all.

It is a place for discussion, is it not?

[tactical_mage]

[He runs a hand through his hair.]

I suppose you're right. The only reason I don't show that side, is because it's easier for your father - or any ruler for that matter - to take tactical advise from someone who at least presents a cold and calculating front.

It's amazing how much a person can change behind closed doors.

[falchiondisaster]

Oh! You do have a good point, there... still, I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing. Father and Mother were always quite open with each other for as long as I can remember... and aren't you always talking about how bonds make us stronger, Robin?

[tactical_mage]

[He chuckles a bit.]

That I am. It only makes sense that you'd fight harder and smarter when you have both loved ones to protect and return home to.

[He sighs after a moment, his mun's recent obsession with the Future Perfect pack weighing heavily on him.]

Still... I can't help but feel like I don't deserve any of the friends I've made, let alone a wife and two amazing children. ...And you, of all people... you have no idea how much it means to me that I can count you among my friends, Lucina.

[falchiondisaster]

[Not an easy thing to swallow, she imagines. Still...]

Don't say that! You've worked hard to make and protect every friend you have, and all of us are the better for it. Even after... after I threatened you, back when I was unsure about changing destiny... you were still willing to call me a friend. Me, Father, the whole army... we're quite lucky to have you, dragon or no.

[tactical_mage]

Lucina, given everything you've been through, everything I put you through, and what I almost became... at that point in time... were I in your shoes I would have done the same thing. When I told you to do it, I wasn't just testing you or something...

...if it meant sparing my friends and family the future you had to endure, I would have gladly died at your hand.

[He shakes his head a bit.] But, let's not dwell on what could have been. The important thing is that we are both still standing here, and Grima is thankfully dealt with.

[falchiondisaster]

Had I gone to those lengths as I'd planned before... I don't think Laurent would ever have forgiven me. Besides, as you and Father predicted... we have changed our fates. We can move onto happier things, can't we?

[Her smile's a little hollow as she says this, as though she'd like to say something else, but..]

I wonder what this new future will have in store...