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 Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2025 7:05 pm
Quote: With his engagement freshly dissolved, Ryo has asked to meet Nerys where it all started.
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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2025 7:29 pm
  Soft steps carried her down the hall, the only sound around her was the pitter patter of her heels on the tile. After telling him that she couldn't find the games room again, Ryo had taken it upon himself to make sure that she would be able to find it again. Guiding her through the halls and pointing out little things that she could notice to help guide her. It had almost felt like he knew that she couldn't read, but that was preposterous. How would he have learned?
She shook the thought away as her hand rested on the handle of the games room. It was buried even further as she twisted the handle, delighted that the familiar room where they had first met was hiding behind the door. Nerys let herself in, thankful that it was empty. As she walked the room she let her fingers trail over the backs of fine couches and the table where Bubby had first taught her to play chess. It felt like so long ago, even though it had only been a handful of weeks. Moving an imaginary pawn, she wondered if she would be able to play with Ryo on her own if he ever invited her to again.
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games room ❅ ryo ❅ outfit
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love me til death Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2025 5:31 pm
 
"Ryo" "Bubby"
Trapped in a state of shock, Ryo had been frozen for the first few weeks after his failed wedding. Just going through the motions, Ryo barely had time for casualties such as games or dancing. But after finally getting parts of Siscia’s image back into a more positive light, thanks to the hard work of his siblings and himself, he finally felt ready to return to the games room once again for a round of chess.
After not seeing Nerys outside of class, he had given up on the fantasy of them meeting there again, knowing that if he wanted such a thing, he would have to gain the courage to take her himself. It was no fault of hers after all, the woman had explained her issues with the academy’s mazelike structure. So, with Bubby in hand, he entered the room ready to be alone with his thoughts, only to be surprised by the maiden sitting there by herself.
" Lady Nerys?" Ryo managed to croak out, surprised by the sound of his own voice, hoping not to startle her. Looking her over, he found it hard to believe how exposed she was again. At their last meeting, she had a shawl originally covering herself, but this garment left little for him to imagine. The red felt out of place somehow, making him believe it was almost a costume, but he doubted someone as deep as her took much time in deciding what to wear each day, especially when there were servants to assist with such matters.
Getting closer, Ryo felt memories of their first encounter start to flood his mind. Her kindness, admiration, and her gentle touch —the urge to get to know her better — had almost made Ryo forget how much he had missed it, all amidst the wedding craziness. He had missed her. But still unsure of how she felt, he considered his last confession was one about how they could not be; he wasn’t sure if he could say that to her without combusting. Instead, he mumbled, " Were you hoping for another game, perhaps? It’s been so long since we last played together." Hoping this seemed less desperate as he clung to his best friend.
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Wearing: x
Thoughts:
Location: Game Room
With: Nerys
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2025 5:15 pm
The sound of her name in a familiar voice had her shifting, turning around slowly to let her pale gaze trail up to meet Ryo's eyes. He was looking at her like she was an apparition. In a strange way, she almost felt like one. A doll for her maids to dress who had wandered to the games room because the memories it held for her were pleasant. Maybe he was seeing her for what she truly was in this life, though in the back of her mind that felt unfair.
Ryo had made it clear he saw her romantically. Or, that might have been optimistic. He had technically only ever said that he wanted to be close to her. It was just as likely that her own desire for romance was coloring how she saw things. Coloring what she wanted to have heard that day he'd helped her practice dancing. But she had also offered him the truth that she had not wanted the evening to end, a hidden meaning of her own locked inside.
Her eyes dropped away, considering his question. "Lord Ryo," The step toward her was bolstering her. She mirrored the action, stepping into him with a soft click of her heels on the tile and letting her fingers fall absently away from the chessboard. Instead her gaze traveled back up, taking in the sight of him once more. "I think I was really just hoping to run into you."
The bold confession had a blush blooming across her cheeks. Despite that, or maybe specifically in spite of it, her eyes stayed focused on his. Nerys was starting to realize how much she had missed him. He'd been busy, the whisperings around the school made that much clear. A botched wedding. A bride hopelessly in love with his younger brother. She was even fairly certain she'd heard a maid mention that they had kissed on the alter before Ryo as if to rub salt in his already aching wounds.
On instinct her hand reached out, stopping just short of grasping his as she realized herself. She could still feel the heat from his skin on her fingertips even with the air hovering between them. "I heard about..." Nerys trailed off, not sure how to broach the subject despite just putting her own foot in her mouth by bringing it up. Her mouth snapped shut before she settled on worrying her lip between her teeth. "For what it's worth, I am sorry. I'd be happy to learn a game with you if you need the distraction."
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games room ❅ ryo ❅ outfit
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love me til death Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2025 4:55 pm
"Ryo" "Bubby"
It had been Ryo who had pushed things too far last time. Especially since he had been engaged at the time. The crown prince had no intention of making Nerys feel like the other woman. His feelings had gotten the better of him, and while he wanted Nerys to feel the same way about him, he was sure that there were other suitors better suited for her. Ones who didn’t get butterflies at the thought of touching her.
Had he heard right? Ryo’s eyes widened at the girl’s confession, "M-my lady, you have no idea how much it means to hear you say such kind words." Whether or not they came from a place of pity, Ryo wasn’t sure. He was a monster after all. The lady had been entertaining him for some reason, but he still couldn’t help but feel like the words she said were true. Given all the uncertainty he was facing in life right now, it was nice to have a moment where it felt so clear.
As her hand reached out to his, he was sure they were going to touch once again until she quickly pulled away for some reason. The cold breeze left with her as she started on her apology. That wasn’t the words he had wanted to hear from her at all. His face slightly soured, wishing to pretend the incident had never happened, but he knew that was too unrealistic given their royal standings. " No apologies needed, Lady Nerys, it was-" A blessing was the wrong choice of words, but also, his brother had sacrificed himself to ensure his happiness. There was no word to cover the amount of mess it was, " a mess, but it’s over now."
A game sounded nice, but there was something Ryo wanted more than anything else. And that was finally standing right in front of him. There were no rules for how soon was too soon to pursue someone after a failed engagement, but given this was their first interaction, Ryo feared that it had to be too soon. Or was that just his fear getting the best of him? Letting go of Bubby and allowing him to safely join the couch, he felt this was the best, or only time he could do this. " A game would be lovely, but I fear there was another reason I came to the game room today."
Pulling a laced ribbon out of his pocket, " In my country, when a woman is ready to be courted, she places a ribbon around her wrist. If a man wishes to marry her, he pulls off the ribbon." His hand shook as he offered her the ribbon, " I know it’s probably too soon. But ever since our first meeting, I cannot get you out of my mind. If you feel the same, tie this ribbon around your wrist, and I assure you I will be there to untie it as fast as you knotted it. If not, that is okay too. But I am not going to allow myself to be a coward anymore. My brother taught me that."
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Wearing: x
Thoughts:
Location: Game Room
With: Nerys
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2025 9:52 pm
It felt like her heart was in her throat as she watched him offer the ribbon. Listened to him explain the meaning of it. How extremely significant it was. While he wasn't outright in stating that he wanted her in much the same was she was drawn to him, the implication was crystal clear. In fact, he wanted her in a way she would never have dared to express if the mention of marriage had been as significant as he was making it sound.
"My lord, I assure they are not just kind words." He mouth was moving, stalling for time as she hesitated. Yes, Nerys had told him her past. Not all of it, not the parts that had seen her beaten by her own brother. But he knew she was of common blood. That she was barely a duchess in name only. What she had needed to do to survive in Funkazan. Would it be enough that he wanted her? Would that quell any onslaught from those that would wish to use her against him. The very thought stilled her hand that had been hovering near his. "I have found that yours is the company I favor most."
Her eyes found his for a moment before shyly slipping downcast. "If I am honest," Her voice was small, meek, as she attempted to match the honesty Ryo had just offered her. "I am scared. You know my past. I could be a liability to you, to your heirs. If someone wishes to undermine you, they need only look into me to find scandal. I do not know enough about Siscia to know if it would be enough to harm your reputation beyond repair. You're already speaking of a mess and I worry I would just become one too."
Pulling her hand back, she fiddled with her fingers before her stomach. Like the action could tamper out her pent up nerves through the action. There was a level of bravery in his request, and Nerys was determined to match it. Enough that as she spoke her voice was getting more confident. "I see your character, who you are underneath of everything. One need only look at Lord Bubby to see the affection that lingers within you. I admire it, and I would not wish to bring you harm, even if the only harm is to your reputation. But if that does not bother you, I see only one problem with your request."
Stepping forward, she finally allowed herself to touch his hand as she took the ribbon from him. Even more bold, she let herself take his other hand and position it next to the other with a small gap of space between them. Then she placed either end of the ribbon in each of his hands before carefully centering her wrist above it. She could feel the way her cheeks flushed, the sensation not quite warm but tingly all the same. Nerys couldn't meet his eyes as she spoke next, for fear she would lose her nerve.
"I cannot tie the ribbon on my own."
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