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@nobleheir,               ⋆  the corners of luka's lips appeared to twitch upward for the barest breadth of a second. but the young master was merely 14 at most.. it would be normal if he were rather smaller of height compared to other nobles he stood alongside.  ⋆            fear not, young master.. people would still respect you as they would any of your standing. though.. i suppose they cannot help but attest to your adorable countenance.

he blushes. ⠀ "ghhk──—!   not you too.."  ⠀ venuste looked elsewhere,   both offended and embarrassed by such an upbringing.   maybe he was the only person in denial of it,   the ladies in the courtroom were even so direct about it.

@nobleheir,            you are indeed.. /quite/ small, my lord. as embarrassing as that sounds.

@nobleheir,            you truly think so? in that case.. shall i bring you a new set instead of this one? hm?

@nobleheir,            ⋆  crimson hues widen just a fraction, the older having been very much surprised by the sudden embrace. perhaps he had not expected the normally reserved youth to do such a thing. but after a moment he reciprocates, wrapping both arms tenderly around the young lord.  ⋆

"thank you.."  ⠀ trails off venuste,   he honestly felt guilty.   sometimes,   he does not realise his actions─–  nor his unreasonable words.   somehow,  the boy just felt safe with him.   so out of nowhere,  venuste hugs his side abruptly.

@nobleheir,           .. of course, my lord. i shall always heed your order.

@nobleheir,             ⋆  luka stops in his tracks, if only to allow the young lord some time to rest. though he anxiously checks the pocketwatch at his waist.. they barely had time to make it there before they were due.  ⋆            can you still run, young master? for if not.. i'm afraid we may have to resort to more drastic measures.

panting heavily,   the boy slightly bent down and placed both hands upon his knees.   desperately catching his breath. ⠀ "one──  one more moment...   you run so fast i can hardly keep up;"

@nobleheir,             or perhaps you aren't running fast enough, my lord? shall i pick you up?

blinking owlishly,   his gaze lands on the shivering hands of the man. ⠀ "..." ⠀ honestly,   it's amusing how he said it rather confidently as well──–  which had unexpectedly made feo laugh blissfully. ⠀ "are you now?"

@owlsette,           .. your majesty? no, i am.. quite alright.           ⋆  luka shakes his head, offering a slight smile at the royal. though he was indeed shivering, he seemed to be confident that he could withstand it.  ⋆

“⠀oh?  are they a friend of yours?⠀”

@owlsette 
            
            hm? ah.. not really, no. perhaps i'll just spend it with vénuste in fontaine.

@ilcapitanos 
            
            .. my lord. well, as you wish it.. are you certain there is no longer any need for my assistance here?