Characters: Fakir, Ahiru, Mytho, and Rue!
Where & When: 402 Andersen Street / MASSIVELY BACKDATED
Rating & Why: ...PG? Because of Fakir and Rue bickering?
Summary: Living together. Shenanigans. Arguing. Fluff. Also, Fakir might be sleeping on the couch.
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We'll get by just fine here on minimum wage )
"Good afternoon," he greeted the writer cheerfully, striding into the room with his characteristic smooth grace. "Rue is here, isn't she?"
He did hope she hadn't thought to go exploring on her own...
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They must have just missed one another, for the girls were returning at just that moment, Rue trailing just a bit behind Ahiru, uncertain where the chipper red-head got such stamina.
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Ahiru was still chattering merrily, a bounce in her step as she made her way into the house. Everyone was here in Splendor now! Mytho wouldn't have to be without his princess, and Ahiru got to see one of her very best friends again! Maybe it wasn't good to be stuck in Splendor, but Ahiru couldn't help but be happy.
"Fakir? Mytho?" she called out, eager to see everyone.
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He closed the pantry door--unwilling to show anyone that he was actually in the mood to grab one of those jars, open it, and get a large spoonful of that peanut butter.
Especially with Rue here now.
He didn't have to answer Mytho. He rolled his eyes. Of course Rue was there. Undoubtedly going to make things harder than they all ready were.
"It's not nice here, idiot." He knew. This place was dangerous as hell. "None of you should get too comfortable."
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There was, however, no chance of mistaking that he was pleased to see them return. He padded across the room serenely, pressing an arm in a tight motion against his chest as he bowed. As he did so, he used his available hand to take hold of Rue's own and brush a kiss against the back of it.
"Welcome back, my Princess."
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"You mustn't expect too much of Fakir..." said Rue, her tone dripping with sweetness, and sarcasm, and she glanced up in the direction of the once self-proclaimed knight. It was obvious that while their feelings for one another were mutual, they were not exactly pleasant. "He always was so over-protective."
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It was good that he'd chosen Rue for his princess, of course. That was the best thing for both of them, and she wanted them to be happy.
It wasn't a bad thing at all, but....
Ahiru hurried over to open the cabinet Fakir had closed, standing beside him. "There are lots of good things here, even if it's not a good place!"
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And somehow, without even thinking about it, he glanced over to Ahiru. Did she still--?
...She must have. She loved Mytho back then, and now...
He almost wanted to selfishly blame the prince and princess for doing this to her. Ahiru deserved happiness as much--if not more--than all of them.
He needed to stop thinking about this. Ignoring Rue's snide comment, he let Ahiru approach him--anything to help distract her if she needed it--and placed his hand atop her head. He bopped the top of her head lightly. "Peanut butter doesn't make up for all the dangers here."
He lifted his gaze to Mytho and Rue, but he only addressed the prince. He was still so uncomfortable with this arrangement, so he didn't bother to speak to her, himself. "Did she settle in all ready?"
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He delicately took a step forward, inclining his head considerately. "I will... leave you and Duck to decide on your own arrangements."
It was a decisive statement, and one that was obviously intended to put an end to the subject. He cast a quieting glance back at Rue through his lashes, but said nothing else. Whether or not his diplomacy would work would soon become clear.
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