Aye. I am looking forward to it. Shall I come to yours on the appointed day. Would day or night work best?

// LMAO he’s just like his dad when it comes to charm

Hmm, I will let you decide. I wish to see how you will beguile me once more, my blooming flower.

[Once more he would smile] Then I shall save the date. I look forward to spending it with you, Els.

I do apologize for that, my duties have kept me most preoccupied. Though, if it is all the same, I would like to spend this Valentione’s with you.

Who could I be asking, Els? There is nary a soul here but us two. Or is it you do not believe I would ask such of you?

Think nothing of it. And if the memory truly plagues you so, then shall we rewrite it? I do believe Valentione’s day is upon us, is it not?

It is a natural process for you, there is naught to be ashamed for. And I mean that, truly.

It was not ‘putting up with’, Els. I value you, I do so because because your happiness begets mine own.

I—Oh… You would really wish that of me? Are you certain? I hardly feel as if I made that much of a contribution, though I am honored to hear you think so.

Good. I do hope you will continue with your journey, I’d love to watch you bloom further.

[He’d smile.] I am happy with the confidence you have found dressed as you are. There is nothing more stunning than that.

Ah, I thought that is what you had in mind. And are you happy with your appearance?

Oh, and what would that be if I may ask?

Then I hope that it is not untoward of me to speak my mind in saying that I think you look amazing.

Ah, shall I depart then?

Please, just call me Artoirel, Elspeth. Though I apologize for speaking out of line just now.

I do think it is becoming of you, Els.

//I’m going to wipe posts, start over and unfollow based on what I said on my WoL. If you’re unfollowed it’s nothing personal, just curating my own happiness and space.

// he is too dense to utilize it 😂😂😭

// high fiving you lmaoooo

// Artoirel is unfortunately like catnip, and boy is he drowning in it

// Oh Artoirel will give him a raise alright 👀✨

// and also YES, but he always turns them away

// He loves his future husband u w u

// WHEEZE, the Fortemps house staff deserve raises for all the work they do for this chaotic family 😂

// Okay but that is so real, he would totally do that 😂😂😂😭

// yoinked for him tomorrow

Slowly he started them off, waltzing with them and being sure to take note of any trips or stumbles he needed to adjust for. “I can feel your pulse, relax, Elspeth. None will harm you in my arms.”