A Life Well Lived (M. Rasmodius X Female Reader)

The Fair

Fall 15

You've been waiting all year for the fair. You had to win the display contest this year. You've worked all summer and fall, making sure that you're crops we're the highest quality so that you could hopefully defeat Pierre's display.

    "You just don't get it. I have to beat him"

you say to rasmodius handing him the collection of oddities you found In the mines this week. 

    "Y/N you don't have to beat anyone, and especially not that slob of a man called Pierre. You should be focusing on your arcane studies."

He looks at you and shakes his head  disapprovingly at the basket.

"And I told you not to go into the mines. Its too dangerous for you. Your going to get hurt"

his eyes flash with pain, clearly distressed at the idea of you getting hurt.

  "You only don't like  Pierre because of Caroline."

You wag your finger at him

"And, I told you I would practice my magic in winter, when I don't have any crops to take care of."

"You can't just put your studies off. The Archane waits for no man"

He replies clearly not wanting to talk about Caroline. 

"Well the arcane better wait for this woman,  because she has a fair to prepare for"

You turn to walk away

" wait"

Rasmodius says hesitantly as you reach the door. Causing you to turn around.

"Yes?"

"Um... so .."

You can see a blush creeping across his face, but he quickly pulls himself together

"Never mind. See you at the fair tomorrow?"

You smile at him

"See you tomorrow,  raz"

His eyes soften a little bit at your nickname for him. You quickly turn away and walk out the door, not wanting to make the interaction more awkward  than it already was.

    As soon as  the door closes  you curse yourself out.

"Raz? What the fuck was that? And why did you bring up Caroline? You know he's sensitive about that! and 'magic better wait for this woman'? What are you doing Stupid,  Stupid Stupid!"

You hit yourself on the head several times on the way home. You'd known this man for a year and a half now, and your still bumbling around him like a fool!

What has gotten into you?

Fall 16 (the day of the festival)

You wake up groggy that morning.  You went to bed late last night, so it's not unexpected.  Plus you couldn't stop tossing and turning  last night. the events of yesterday kept playing over in your head.

Why couldn't you stop thinking about it?

Whatever.  It dosen't matter.  Today's the day of the festival. You hop out of bed and get dressed.  After breakfast you start meticulously collecting your crops,  making sure you have only the best for your display. Pierre was going to lose, you were sure of it.

After collecting your crops,  you finally start down the path towards the town.

  After a while you reach town to discover that everyone else had already set up there displays. Great, another thing Pierre is going to gloat about. As you walk up to the last open display,  Pierre calls out to you.

" Farmer Y/N! How's it going?"

Pierre looks at you, fake smile plastered over his face.

"Pierre, can you give it up already? I'm not your friend.  Don't you have a wife who's time you can waist?"

You roll your eyes at the man and start to set up your display.  Everything has to be perfect.

"So grouchy.  Must be that time of the month" he snears at you.

The gall of this man. The gall. You were about ready to deck him right in his stupid little face when rasmodius appears behind him.

  The shock of seeing him must show on your face, because Pierre turns around and notices him. Pierre jumps a little, spoked by his sudden appearance.

"Jesus christ!" Pierre shouts.

Rasmodius stares him down.

"That is no way to talk to a woman. Or anyone for that matter." He scolds Pierre,  like a principle would scolds a young child.

  "What.. whatever man." Pierre stutters,  backing away from him slowly,  clearly intimidated by the strange man.

He really is strange,  isn't he? That huge cloak he was waring, that had to be warm. The way that curly mop of purple hair was pulled back neatly behind his ears. And that cowboy hat. Why a cowboy hat? The whole look seemed like a concoction of random items,  yet still worked together.  It was quite charming. 

  "Y/N?"

Rasmodius looks at you questioningly. You realize you were staring.  You blush and curse yourself under your breath. You finish your display and look back over at him.

"Mhm?" You say

"I have someone I'd like you to meet. She might be able to teach you about the Archane."

  "Oh, ok! I've got a little bit of time before Louis starts the judging.  Lead the way!" 

You look at him expectantly.  He walks towards you and places a hand on your shoulder.  He then uses his powers to teleport the two of you into a small tent.

The tent is dimly lit and lavishly decorated.  There are silks draped over the walls, with a small table in the middle.

  "This is madame Verona" he nods towards a woman dressed in robes behind the table.  "She is a fabulous sorcerer,  and her power to read the future challenges even that of mine." He chuckles a bit.

Now that was weird.  You've never heard him laugh before. 

  "Oh please,  my powers are no mach for that of the great Magnus Rasmodius. You humble me"

the woman's accent is thick,  but hard to place exactly where it's from.

"And who might this little one be" the woman tilts her head in my direction

You clear your throat  "I'm Y/N. I'm Rasmodius new Aprentince"

The woman looks back at rasmodius, shocked by my words.

"Never thought I'd see the day you take a new Aprentince old friend. To What do I owe this pleasure?"

"I was wondering if you might be willing to give her a lesson on fortune telling?" Rasmodius gives her a small smile

The woman sighs "I will, but you owe me big time"

  "I know. And I'm willing to pay that price if it means my Aprentince is learning from the best" he turns his head and smiles at you

  "Very well then. You must be off, we have much to discuss" the woman smiles at you

  Rasmodius nods and snaps his fingers,  disappearing from the tent.

  "Finaly" the woman says, dropping her accent. She lowers her hood, revealing a beautiful young woman underneath.

"Wait, so why do you pretend to be older in front of him?"

You question as you walk over to table, taking a seat at the open chair.

  "Oh its just easier that way. I find some people react differently to my appearance than others. Plus Rasmodius is kinda weird"

the woman smile at me

"So, you're his new Aprentince huh?"