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"Your majesty."
"Please, Asbel. Stop with the formalities. No one's here…"
"Your majesty, you still have a lot of duties at hand-ahh-"
"And you're one of them."
The rich blonde haired King sneaked a hand beneath Asbel's suit, relinquishing the feeling of the soft skin hidden behind it. Asbel shivered and attempted to pry the man off. Richard chuckled at the futile struggles Asbel was trying to make and continued to snake a hand up to a nipple.
"That's enough, Your majesty!" Asbel said with a crimson tint on his face. Before Asbel could push the taller man off, the latter did it himself.
"Very well."
Asbel's flushed face changed to bewilderment but was quickly relaxed, "Finally, he understands…" Asbel thought.
"If you could leave…"
Asbel was caught off guard. "Leave…?"
"Should I make that an order?" the King asked.
Asbel regained his posture and bowed down to his King, "My apologies, sire," and without a second delay, left the study.
Asbel walked along the corriders, a look of confusion upon his face. Why did the King comply too easily? Whatever it was, Asbel was relieved. The King could finally understand the importance of his position and take it more seriously. Not like he wasn't in the first place of course, but just when they were alone together.
Midnight had set as Asbel looked out the glass windows. Although his royal Majesty had many important tasks to attend, Asbel had only needed to retire for the night, yet the man veered around the corridor away from his chamber and outside to the empty streets of Barona.
Asbel walked down the curved steps and into the narrow path that led to Barona's valkines cryas. As Asbel approached the magnificent sight, he remembered his first tour that big bro Tiger Festival ever showed him along with Cheria and Sophie of the shimmering green that branched itself in all its beauty. Grabbing a seat on a nearby bench, Asbel retreated to his thoughts.
Cheria had been staying in Fendel for the relief organization and went straight to Valenik along with Malik who moved back to Fendel. While Hubert was busy with Strahta's military, and Pascal continuing her research throughout the ancient Amarcian ruins, both of them had sometimes travelled to Fodra to continue uncovering research stored away in the databases and helping the surviving humanoids still stationed on the planet.
As for Sophie, well, who knows where she was at the moment. When realizing that the flower garden at Lhant just wasn't enough, she set out for the world to plant seeds everywhere using the shuttle to get around. Richard had graciously allowed her to use the flower gardens in Barona however she pleased, which made the purple-haired girl particularly thrilled.
Why don't you go back to being Lord of Lhant?
Asbel was startled at the sudden voice that resounded through his mind.
Your guard is down.
Asbel relaxed and chuckled, "You wouldn't do anything."
…Who knows.
It's been a good lengthy two years since Lambda stayed dormant in his sub-conscious. To be honest, Asbel didn't know what Lambda was really thinking, but he trusted him.
You trust too easily, however. You know how it was.
Asbel gazed at Gloandi, "Why would I go back to being Lord? I'm content with what I am now."
Are you really? Even with Richard's advances?
Asbel furrowed his brows, "Advances? He's just taking a joke too far."
For the love of Fodra, you really are quite the character, aren't you Asbel Lhant? Are you saying that you truly do not comprehend Richard's feelings for you?
"Feelings? He's just acting a little…" Asbel didn't even want to think of a word for the King's actions.
That may be true, but think about it. As a King, he has many women that yearn for him, and with only an order could he marry any of them as his Queen. Yet, why has he not? But rather spend much of his luxury time trying to unnerve you?
If another person were to step in front of Asbel at that moment, they would witness his face glow a slight red in the night, and his expression staring in disbelief at no one, "W-What are you talking about? Unnerve? This conversation is over, Lambda."
Very well.
And with that, the voice disappeared.
The night continued and the burgundy haired knight decided to return back to the castle. Heading along the corridors of the castle, Asbel passed by the King's study; the door was locked but a light emitted from the edges of the door. Asbel felt a small turn in the stomach for some reason but he shrugged it off and continued to his own chambers.
When Asbel approached his door, the first thing that caught sight was that it wasn't locked. He knew how secure the castle was and a plenty full of guards were on night-shift, but that didn't stop him from laying a hand on his sword, ready to unsheathe at the moment's notice. Asbel cautiously walked inside the room before he was greeted by a familiar blonde-haired royal.
"Your majesty," Asbel fell down to a knee, "why are you…?" Richard waved his hand and Asbel slowly stood back up.
"There is something that has been bothering my mind as of late, Asbel," the blonde King started, "and it is of uttermost importance that I tell you. Sit." Asbel followed Richard to the small sitting area in front of the bed and looked at the other with a sort of worried expression upon his face, "What's been bothering you?" Asbel asked.
"As Sophie once worried, we will soon grow old and die. That may not be a problem now as I am still young and fruitful," Richard started, holding back a chuckle from his self compliment, "I must prepare myself for the future of this kingdom and the people of Windor. There is, as you know, no one next in line to take over the throne and that worries me."
Asbel stared into his King's eyes and nodded his head in understanding, "a queen."
"Yes, a queen. I require an offspring that is directly related to me to take over my position some day. That is why I believe it is of importance that I start looking now, as my father would have pestered."
"Well, if it's a lady to marry you're looking for, I doubt that would be too hard, if I can say, your Majesty."
"Well, of course," Richard grinned, "I have already received plentiful of recommendations and letters from various prestigious fathers offering their daughters. I just haven't made a move, yet."
"Hm," was all Asbel can mush up. He didn't know what to say honestly, other than agree.
"Anyway, the reason I came to you was that I needed your help. Asbel, you are my best friend and my most trusted right hand man and there is no one I can think of who can help me with my decisions."
Asbel widened his eyes, "Y-You want me, to help you decide? I can't even decide for my own…" Asbel muttered. His mother was still nagging him day and night whenever he stayed in Lhant and the letters would never stop piling on his desk. Asbel returned his attention to the rich blonde man, "Well, regardless, I'm happy that you're deciding to start looking now. But perhaps Cheria would be able to help you more with this? I appreciate your compliments, sire, but I don't think I'm the right guy for this kind of job."
Richard stood up and crossed his arms, "It's an order."
Asbel sighed, "Well, alright then. I would be glad to help you."
"Terrific," Richard whispered, a hint of mischievousness in his tone, unheard by the other, "Well, it is best we go to bed for the night. I shall see you early in the morning, Asbel, so we may get started on our little mission."
"Good night, your Majesty," Asbel said as he did a 90 degree bow towards the King who left the room.
"A queen, huh?" The small turn in the stomach returned, and Asbel was confused on why it was turning up.
It's not me.
"I know," Asbel said, with a look of defeat on his face. Asbel took off his clothes, revealing his slightly pale skin, with only a white pair of shorts to wear to bed.
"Good night," he said to Lambda. There was no reply, but Asbel was too tired to care.
A/N: Yay, my first Tales of Graces fic! I just finished the main storyline, and I just started the future arc. OMG, THERE'S SO MANY INNEUENDOES IN THIS GAME BETWEEN RICHARD AND ASBEL. DA FAQQQ. Pardon my language.
I don't know what to make of this fic as of now, but there will definitely be some sexy smut coming along, so if you're into the nasty, please stay tuned! And also, please review! Thanks!
