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Edelgard von Hresvelg ([personal profile] unyieldingmarch) wrote in [community profile] middaeg2020-06-07 10:52 pm

[Closed] We work hard, and then we work harder.

Who: Edelgard von Hresvelg & Various
When: Early June
Where: Aefenglom and Dorchacht, and At Sea
What: Edelgard does some quests with her CR
Warnings: Violence, and Edelgard's usual warnings of human experimentation, blood in a vampiric context, and talk of death and war.



At Sea (For Corrin)

It's strange being on a ship, the rolling motions of the waves against the wood not enough to really bother Edelgard, though how much of that was her vampiric body and how much of it was her own fortitude was anyone's guess. Either way, she wasn't in her element and it probably showed in the stance she had adopted, staring stoically out over the moonlit water. The glimmer of silver off the horizon was entrancing, beautiful and distracting...but she couldn't deny that she was any less afraid of the water, no matter how it looked. Maybe it was strange since she didn't exactly need to breathe, but fears weren't easy to let go of.

Either way, she's definitely making waves in the bond, mulling over various things, and likely subconsciously calling out to at least one of her Bondmates.


Below Decks (For Byleth)

During the early hours of evening Edelgard's more active and attempts to be more social, since she can't exactly come out of her vampire-proof room during the daylight hours, or risk bringing people into it. It's simply a bad idea. She's not restless, exactly, but she has a lot of pent up energy. And even the Emperor isn't above pestering her other bondmate during their journey. So, she knocks on the door of Byleth's cabin...hoping to find something to occupy herself this evening. And time with a dear friend certainly is a good way to occupy oneself.


The Silent Forest (For Saber)

Edelgard was happy to take on this particular quest, and even happier to have the opportunity to do so with Saber. She'd seemed capable and competent during their meeting, and so when a pair of Wilder Witches were asking around for guards during this trek, it had seemed as good a time as any to get to know one another better. Fully armored, with Aymr slung over her back, the Emperor was covered in head to toe as the wagon the Wilders had brought rumbled out towards the forest path, the last rays of a fading sun not quite sunk below the horizon yet. An early "morning" for her, but they did need to get going during the daylight hours, and her enchanted clothing was good enough protection until night fell.

"Were you on the original expedition out here?" Edelgard asks of her companion, curious.



[Further prompts will be in the comments. If you want to do something quest related with Edelgard feel free to ping me on Plurk at [plurk.com profile] intercession]
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[personal profile] arturiarex 2020-06-10 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
"Ah-" Saber nods slowly. That makes a certain degree of sense.

"I experienced something similar, myself. Although in my case it was an enemy from my world who had no memory of me of our war or our previous encounters. We established a truce, regardless."
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[personal profile] arturiarex 2020-06-10 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"I wish I could say the same, although I'm beginning to... understand my own former foe a little better..." She sighs, "Although this city has represented for many a new beginning. For myself, as well, if I must be honest. I would not have been comfortable saying as such until a few weeks ago, either..."
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[personal profile] arturiarex 2020-06-11 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
"I did not when I arrived," Saber replies with a sigh, "And I am still figuring out if I truly do want it."

Or even if she deserves it. She's still struggling with that and her own sense of self-worth. It's an uphill struggle, but she's making progress. Bit by bit.

"There are failures in my past that I feel I must make up for before I am worthy of any such true beginning. Or... that's how I felt at first. I am not sure now."
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[personal profile] arturiarex 2020-06-11 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
To be honest, it's mostly berating herself needlessly. Saber has a martyr complex that she's only slowly working through.

"I think that's true," she replies after a moment of thought, "Although I also believe that chance must often come from the self rather than another."

Which is a roundabout way of touching on her own guilt, honestly. She's dealing with, but it still lingers. It still hurts. There are good days and bad days.

"Others cannot usually offer you your own redemption."
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[personal profile] arturiarex 2020-06-11 03:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"So I've been told," Saber replies with a wry, almost-smile, "There are people here who are helping me to understand that. Although... it is difficult, even at the best of times."

She trails off and shakes her head.

"We are not here to speak on my troubles, though."

Yes, she's trying to change the subject.

"I'm more interested in perhaps seeing you in action."
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[personal profile] arturiarex 2020-06-11 10:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"To be honest, it's partially because of Byleth and partially my own interest - you both come from the same world and have spoken of a war, of fighting. That's something i know well. Call it... professional interest. I enjoy seeing other people practicing their art."

She sounds a little sheepish and she shrugs after a moment.

"I hope my explanation makes sense."
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[personal profile] arturiarex 2020-06-12 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
"I am in much the same boat," Saber replies with a shrug. She doesn't necessarily enjoy fighting either, although she is rather competitive. A friendly spar or duel is something she can enjoy - she isn't bloodthirsty, though.

"When I was king I had greater power. And before my arrival I was... a Heroic Spirit. I am not as strong as I was, but I still maintain my skill. That will have to do for now."

There's a brief pause and she glances at Edelgard curiously, "What, precisely, is a Crest? Some sort of power?"
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[personal profile] arturiarex 2020-06-12 04:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"Precisely, although I do not know Ozymandias..." Saber frowns. There certainly are quite a few Heroic Spirits here, aren't there? Still, that's none of her business (at least for now).

"Ah. So a form of magical enhancement. That makes sense... still, even without it I imagine you're quite capable of handling yourself."

Saber doesn't underestimate small women, mainly because she is one.
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[personal profile] arturiarex 2020-06-14 07:38 pm (UTC)(link)
"As a heroic spirit, I also had power beyond that of mortals... which has now gone, of course," Saber replies thoughtfully, "Although as a chimera I'm obviously still stronger, faster... and I can fly."

She flexes her wings by way of illustration.

"Strange to think on the transition, I imagine."
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[personal profile] arturiarex 2020-06-15 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
"I have the wings of an eagle and the tail and talons of a lion, I believe..." Saber sounds a bit rueful - and that tail, tufted, flicks out from behind her in an expression of irritation.

"So I'm not sure what I'm meant to be besides a mix."
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[personal profile] arturiarex 2020-06-15 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"A griffin sounds accurate... I suppose I should be grateful I'm not prowling about on all fours and haven't grown a beak," Saber replies with a hint of wry humor, "Although perhaps I shouldn't speak too soon.
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[personal profile] arturiarex 2020-06-15 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"Almost six, I think," Saber replies slowly, thinking back, "...so hopefully that means everything that will change has."

She glances at Edelgard with a curious lift of her eyebrow, "How long did it take you to fully change? If it isn't rude to ask."
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[personal profile] arturiarex 2020-06-16 03:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hazy seems like a good word to describe quite a bit about it," Saber replies ruefully, "Especially on the full moon. Sometimes one ends up losing bits and pieces of time. It's difficult to sort through. Or maintain control."

She pauses.

"The bond has helped."

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