Y'all, I'm so sorry that I got behind, but thanks for sticking it out with me. I'm going to try and see if I can finish the other two tonight, but if not, I will have them done very soon.

To someone who always worked in the shadows, Ferdinand was Hubert's sunlight. He was cheerful, optimistic, and bright—sometimes blindingly so. The exact opposite of him. But, he found his days a bit duller without his constant light.

This was one such day.

Ferdinand had gone out to meet Petra and Dorothea to work out foreign relations with Brigid. That left Hubert all alone with Edelgard and Bernadetta in Enbarr. He sighed, putting down his coffee cup.

"That was a long one. Care to share what's on your mind?"

Hubert looked up at his best friend. "It's nothing, Edelgard."

"Your face says otherwise. You were thinking about Ferdinand, weren't you?"

"Is it that obvious?"

"Hubert, you've been a good friend of mine all my life. I know you pretty well. You had this faraway look in your eyes and you were smiling. There aren't many things that make you happy."

"You really love Ferdie, don't you?"

He looked at Bernadetta. "You could say that. It's odd."

"I think it's adorable that you make each other so happy."

"Not that." He felt his face heat up. "I'm lucky to have even met a guy like Ferdinand, let alone have him fall in love with me. It's just…odd that if the war never happened, my opinion of him might not have ever changed. Out of everything horrible that the war brought us…it brought me Ferdinand. And there's a small part of me that thinks that he outweighs all the bad."

Edelgard smiled behind her teacup. "I've told you multiple times that deserved happiness. If that happiness comes from Ferdinand. I have no objections, Hubert." He stopped him from speaking, already knowing what he was going to say. "Falling in love doesn't make you any less devoted to me. I promise."

"Thank you, Lady Edelgard."

"So…why were you thinking about him all of a sudden?"

"It's been three days. He'll be gone for another four."

Bernadetta laughed into her hand. "You miss him."

"Pardon?"

"That feeling you feel? You're lonely. You miss Ferdinand since he's off in Brigid."

Hubert felt his blush deepen. "I do not…miss him." Everyone at the table knew he was lying.

"Why not write him a letter?"

"A letter? Why would I do that?"

"It won't take long to get to Brigid. He'll get it."

"I think it's a good idea, Hubert." Edelgard stood, collecting the tea set. "We'll help you."

"And you think I need help, why?"

"Stop denying your feelings, Hubert. You're horrible at it."

Hubert sighed for the umpteenth time. "Very well. I will write a letter to Ferdinand…with some aid from the two of you."

Ferdinand stared at the full moon from a terrace in the Brigid palace. The dinner in the dining room behind him had mellowed out, but he could still hear faint conversations in Brigid's tongue. He had shed his well-known red overcoat and armor for a loose tunic and pants. He had even let Perta do his hair in an intricate low braid (that he insisted that she teach him).

He rested his chin in his palm with a smile.

"You seem to be deep in thought? What's on your mind?"

He turned to see Dorothea, dressed in Brigid garb befit for the consort of the queen. He leaned back against the railing. "You needed a break from the dinner too?"

"I'm not quite used to the royal life. Petra is a dear for helping me, but it's still taking me a while. What about you? I thought Edie's ambassador would be all over diplomatic dinners."

He visibly winced. "I do not dislike these fancy dinners, but I just needed some air. Plus, the moon looks pretty tonight."

"It does, doesn't it?" She joined him, resting her arms on the railing. It was a while before she spoke again. "How's Hubie?"

"Hubert? He is doing alright. Sorting through affairs of an entire continent is hard work. But he and Edelgard are working through it."

"You know that's not what I mean. How are you? You remember what I said I would do if he makes you unhappy."

He laughed at the memory, brushing his braid over his shoulder. "Do not worry, Dorothea. He treats me like a king. Though we have not had much time to spend together with our duties." He looked back at the moon. "I miss him terribly."

"And I'm sure he misses you too. During the war, the two of you were always together. This is one of the first times you've been truly separated."

"It is. But I know that he can manage himself. I will only be in Brigid for three more days. That is not so long if you think about it. Plus, there are so many amazing things to do here, I will have more than enough to talk about when I get back."

"Yes, like how you managed to make friends with all the marketplace children just by letting them play with your hair or telling them way stories. I heard that they taught you how to play some games today. Petra said that you did well."

"They are dears, those children." He paused with a sigh. "Brigid just seems like such a happy and carefree place. We just ended a war a few months ago, for Sothis' sake. But all the people here are healthy and happy and living their best lives. I am honestly a little envious."

"I am sure that your people are having the same feelings too." They both turned to see Petra walking towards them. "The dinner has ended. Everyone told me to be giving you well wishes."

"I shall have to thank them tomorrow." It was then that she noticed an envelope in her hands. He could recognize the wax seal in his sleep. "A letter from Edelgard?"

"No, actually. It is a letter for you."

"For me?" He took the envelope, carefully breaking the seal. "What could Edelgard possibly want? I hope that nothing urgent has happened." He read the first few lines of the letter before he smiled, clutching the paper to his chest like a schoolgirl.

Dorothea couldn't help but laugh. "What is it, Ferdie?"

"It is a letter from Hubert." He could feel his cheeks heating up.

"Well, read it aloud."

He cleared his throat and began.

To the sunshine of my life,

The past two days (three I suppose when this letter gets to you) have been rather dull without you. I miss your wake-up kisses, and our teatimes, and our own private moments that we get to spend together. Now, I am simply here by myself with only my mountain of documents here to keep me company.

On that note, all is well in Enbarr. Both Edelgard and Petra are happy and healthy, as am I. I have worked on the correspondence for the school you want to open up, and I received word that it can be opened in the next coming year. I fear that other than that, I don't have much to tell you.

I hope you are doing well. I'm sure you are with both Dorothea and Petra taking care of you, but I worry nonetheless. I am awaiting your safe return in the next few days. Until then, stay safe, my dear. I love you and I miss you. Also, give the two my, Edelgard, and Bernadetta's regards.

Sincerely,

Hubert von Vestra

"He ends his letter so formally. 'Sincerely, Hubert von Vestra'. Does he always end letters to you like that?"

Ferdinand was still smiling ear-to-ear. "He does. But I do not mind. Just hearing from him makes me happy."

"I can tell. You look like a pining schoolboy."

"Oh, hush, Thea. You should know the woes of being in love and missing your other half." He dramatically leaned back against the railing, clutching the letter to his chest.

The brunette laughed. "Okay, loverboy. It's getting late and you have things to do in the morning." She looped one arm in Petra's and the other in Ferdinand's. "Let's all call it a night."

"Will you be writing him back?"

"Of course I will!" He looked at the queen of Brigid with a sheepish smile, his cheeks still aflame. "But I will do it tomorrow. I am rather tired."

It was two days before Hubert received a response from the ginger. He wouldn't admit it aloud, but he eagerly put the rest of his documents and letter aside to read this one. He opened, already smiling before he even began to read it.

My dearest Hubie,

I have missed you terribly these last five days, but I am excited that I will be coming home soon. I have missed you, Edelgard, and Bernadetta terribly (but you the most). Also, I hope that you are not staying up too late working. I am not there to tell you to go to bed, but I do not want to return to my husband half-asleep and covered in ink smudged. In short, I hope you are taking care of yourself, Hubie.

Petra and Dorothea are both treating me exceptionally well, as are the other diplomats. Everyone here is so kind and welcoming. The two send their regards to all of you (and Dorothea wanted me to tell you that she is still ready to throttle you if you are making me unhappy, but I told her that you are not). I am happy to hear about the school! When I return, I will set myself to finding teachers, starting with those of the Black Eagles who still remain. Thank you for taking some of my load while I am away (again, I hope you are not overworking yourself). Everything over here is running smoothly. Petra has agreed to establish relations with our newly unified country, and some of the other diplomats were even saying that if all the nobles in Fódlan were like me, then they would be happy to create an official alliance with us!

As for myself, I am wonderful. Brigid is an amazing place and I hope that I can take you back someday. You have to meet the people, especially the children. I know you are not a huge fan of them, but they are truly darlings. They alone have taught me many things about Brigid culture. But you have no need to worry about me, though I appreciate the concern. Although Brigid is fun, I am eagerly counting down the days until I get to see you again. I cannot wait until I am back in Enbarr.

From your ever-present sun,

Ferdie

P.S.- Petra told me that in Brigid, the sun represents strength and beauty, while the moon represents elegance and power. When she told me, I instantly thought of you. So if I am your sun, then you are my moon. After all, the sun is what helps the moon shine, even on the darkest of nights.

I hope you guys enjoyed! Stay tuned for the next two (more favorites of mine). Again, thanks for all the kudos and comments! They really mean a lot to me.
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