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@arcanedesires asked: I have survived, but I have not been spared. evelaena to karcis
A heavy sigh escapes lips, eyes blinking slowly. What he wouldn't have gave to be able to be there, to protect her- he beats himself up for something that happened years before Brutus was even born.
Nostrils flare in thought, large hands coming to rest gently on her cheeks, red lips pressing to her forehead. She's cold to the touch, but he doesn't mind it. He runs hot.
" My love. " He says against her forehead. " You needn't worry about that anymore, for as long as I live, I will do my best to make your existence a comfortable one. "
@arcanedesires asked: It’s not so bad, my darling. Being dead. It’s like being alive, only colder. astarion for holy or karcis
There's a hearty laugh, his head thrown back as a hand presses to his chest. Maybe for him, but Karcis could think of many other ways he'd rather spend his life than dead. His eyes find Astarion, a brow quirking upwards as his hands move back towards the sword in his lap, running the whetstone along the blade as he remains looking at the pale elf.
" Cold, definitely, but I wouldn't be so lucky to end up as you. I would just be in the ground, or make some fine fertilizer for a hag. "
@withouthonour asked: ❛ i know how to keep my life and my crown. and i will. ❜ rhaenyra for karcis
Chest rises, the sound of metal armor scraping against itself fills the silence between them. How long had he been at her side ?? For years, he thinks. At least five and ten of them. He watched her grow into a fierce leader, and her brothers sprout from nothing. And what he wouldn't give his life for to see this Targaryen on the throne.
" I hope so, my Queen. " He says. He wants to reach out, to touch her hand, and feel the warmth of her skin- but he declines the thought as quickly as it had made its purchase in his mind. " For all ours, and the kingdom's sake. And I will stop at nothing to get you seated upon that throne. "
@withouthonour asked: ❛ I understand the order of things. I’m not sure you do. ❜ alicent to karcis
" I understand quite well, Your Grace. " Brows raise as there is a nod in agreeance to his own words. He had always upheld formalities, though it is no secret who his loyalties lay with. It definitely was not her, GODS no. Karcis is truly under the belief that Viserys truly wants Rhaenyra on the throne, though he knows tradition calls for a male heir. Though speaking on his mind might result in... permanent termination. He'll keep those thoughts to himself.
" The rightful heir sits on the throne upon the kings death. " The words were almost spat out at her, each syllable enunciated, each word emphasized to hit home with his point. He hoped it had, but even if it hadn't, he did not care. The one thing he cared about most was making sure Rhaenyra got what was truly hers.
@withouthonour asked: ❛ how can i leave you to wolves such as these? ❜ rhaenyra to karcis
" I am not scared of these fools. " A grin spreads wide across his face, pupils dilate, happy to see her. Of course he would be, no other woman on the face of this planet brings him great joy such as she had. Although she is just an arms length away, he feels as though they are oceans apart. His happiness is only temporary.
" Let them think they have the upper hand on me and see what happens. "
@keyzkiller asked: “ I love how hard you get when I stroke you. “ ( from hope to karcis ) from here
Karcis groans, hips shifting under the weight of Hope. His hands find her waist, and his eyes shut closed tight. The man never expected to be sleeping with his coworker, it was against the rules, wasn't it ?? It took him a while to get over the thought of it. He's too focused on doing what's right, on following rules that for the longest time he ignored the thought of her. He didn't want to get in trouble. But oh, does it feel so fucking good.
" Yeah, that tends to happen when you do what you're doing. " He says, chest rising and falling. His head lulls back, resting against the couch cushion as he lets out a whine. The grip on her waist grows tighter.
" Fuck. "
@keyzkiller asked: “I want you inside me” ( from Hope to karcis ) from here
Those words leaving her lips rang inside of his head for what felt like hours. The fabric of his uniform grows tighter around his hips as he stares, swallowing the lump in his throat. Never had he met a woman like her, so eager and willing to take him- it sounds stupid, but the other two he had slept with were too hesitant. Hope hadn't been, not really.
He stands with coffee cup in one hand, newspaper in the other, still staring. It's all he can do, nowadays, appreciating every curve of her body, as he watches her run around the precinct.
" I'd say we got about fifteen minutes before someone comes lookin' for us. "
@keyzkiller asked: “ Pin me down, kiss me hard, look me in the eyes and fuck me like you’ve never fucked someone before.” ( from hope to karcis ) from here
The words form a lump in his throat and a stirring in his slacks. A deep breath in, and he's staring at Hope. It wouldn't be hard to do any of that, he's got a foot and a half on her. But it's BECAUSE of his size that he's hesitant.
" As fun as that sounds, " He says, clearing his throat and shifting his hips in his seat, to hopefully conceal his predicament. " I don't wanna break you. "
TRUE, no one can outrun death. It will happen one day, though he hopes it's a day far, far away from this one, when he's almost a hundred years old, has had a good life, and in the arms of Rhaenyra, his beautiful wife. Though dreams still remain dreams for this man, he will never get what he wants. No, in fact his fate is already sealed at the hands of the Greens kingsguard.
Chest rises with a deep inhale, a smile spreading even further on his lips. He would offer his hand, and kiss hers, were she to accept. Though he takes his post too seriously. Maybe he should lighten up a little- after all, how is he to make her his bride if he doesn't ??
" I am going no where, my Queen. Not unless you wish it, not unless I am forced. "
"no, i imagine you are not." she manages a sliver of a smile in return for his grin. she fears more for anyone who dares face karcis, this much is true, for she knows no one can match his prowess with a sword. it does not stop her from worrying and fearing all those unlikely outcomes as even a well-skilled man can still be harmed. she would be lost without him at her side, without him near as her closest confidant and protector. yet the truth is, he is always far from her; always out of reach because of their stations and his oath.
"you are more honourable than they will ever be. i fear it means i will lose you." as she lost laenor and harwin.
@profecier asked: is this safe? are you safe? + karcis from here
Chest rises, hands rake across the giants face with a loud inhale. A sniff, as if he's smelling the air... but it's an exaggeration. What is safe anymore ?? Maybe he had felt it once long ago, before the young Lord was born, but he doesn't remember much of what it felt like. Had Paul ever felt safe ?? He's sure he had, at some point in time. Up until recently, there was no cause for concern for him...
" Yes, this is safe, we're fine. " A blatant lie. In all honesty, Karcis had no fucking clue. What is safe anymore ?? It wasn't Arrakis, that's for certain.
" I'd suggest we move away from here, my Lord. " Just a precaution.