Dovesso AU's

Storms

Description: Lady Lesso is in her usual clothing, as is Professor Dovey - No clothing visuals

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Clarissa gazes out the window, amazed, yet horrified, at the weather's ability to up and change so suddenly. Leonora, seated in the chair across from Clarissa's, looks to the ceiling, cursing under her breath. "There's no way I'm allowing you to go out in weather like this, Lesso." Clarissa says, her eyes still glued on the blizzard on the other side of the wall. Leonora's head snaps in the direction of her colleague. "No, I need to get back." she protests. Clarissa looks at her. "Leonora, look at the weather. It's deadly." Clarissa explains. Leonora stands. "Princess-" "Don't 'princess' me, Leonora. There is nothing you can do or say that'll convince me into letting you leave." Clarissa tells, her voice stern. Leonora sinks back into the chair behind her, sulking.

Some time passes, but the storm doesn't let up. "I can't handle this. I'm going." Leonora projects, standing suddenly. "Sit." Clarissa forces. Leonora's eyebrows raise ever so slightly. "Now." Clarissa orders. Leonora hesitates, then does as she's told. Frowning, she glares at the woman who is now across from her. Clarissa nods.

As the storm rages on, the pair migrate to the sofa in front of the fireplace. "Do you have any alcohol in here?" Leonora questions. Clarissa looks at her as if she's telling a joke. "What?" "You know, whiskey, bourbon, vodka. Shit, I'd even settle for tequila right now." Leonora explains. "I know what you mean, Lesso. Why on God's green earth would I have alcohol?" Clarissa questions, seemingly offended. Leonora shrugs, herself now questioning. The pair fall silent. "I have hot chocolate." Clarissa mentions. Leonora flicks her a judgmental look. "In what world is that equivalent to alcohol, princess?" she questions. "None, but it's better for you." Clarissa answers. Leonora rolls her eyes.

Night soon falls, and the deans are still trapped together. "Are you cold?" Clarissa questions, pulling a thick blanket from the back of the couch. "No." Leonora replies, lying through her teeth. Despite the woman's response, Clarissa drapes the blanket over the both of them. Leonora looks down at the deep purple fabric, then to the woman all but snuggled into her side. "What?" Clarissa asks, tucking the blanket around her legs. Leonora shakes her head silently.

Suddenly, she untucks herself and stands. Leonora follows her with her eyes. "Would you like some hot chocolate?" Clarissa offers, pouring herself a mug. "No, thank you." Leonora replies. Clarissa stares at her for a second before pouring another mug anyway. "I said I didn't-" Leonora starts. Clarissa sits back next to her, handing her a mug. "I don't care what you said. It's cold, and the hot chocolate will warm you up, so drink." she butts in. "I really don't-" Leonora tries again. "I said drink." Clarissa speaks, talking over her colleague. Leonora glances down at the dark brown liquid. The chocolatey smell overpowers the scent of burning wood. "Go on." Clarissa encourages. Leonora sighs before lifting the mug to her lips.

Before long, the pair drift off to sleep. When they awaken the following morning, they both instantly look to the window. "It's passed, thank god." Leonora says, standing with a stretch. Clarissa rubs her eyes with a smile. "You can go back to your side now." she tells. "You seem to eager to get rid of me." Leonora jokes. "You're a nuisance." Clarissa replies, still smiling. Leonora smiles softly. "Thank you for last night." she mentions as she walks towards the door. Clarissa leans over the back of the couch, watching her leave. "You're welcome. Be careful outside, Leonora." she warns. The dean nods. "Of course, princess."

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A.N: Exams really aren't for me 💀