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♡ · xkitcharmont
♡ · prettyboyflorian
there was some part of florian that, while staring idly in the direction of where philip lay sleeping, wanders if there was some kind of curse on his family that would have him seeing all of them bedridden and unresponsive at one time or another. in the other room, there is his little brother in a magical coma. before that had been his father, succumbing to sickness even while ordering his sons away. and then, the distant but still crystal clear memories of his mother’s decline. he’s sat at enough bedsides with guilt twisting his insides for a lifetime. aurora, for all her obvious stress, is ray of light piercing his somber mood when she sits beside him. things were not over yet. and he was reluctant to hope, but for her he would. for his brother he would. “aurora,” he says gently, pressing a warm cup of tea into her hands. he pauses, letting her have a moment after getting all the words out. “i know. something has to be done. it doesn’t have to be just you,” he continues. it feels… strange, being on this side of things. there is something all too familiar about how she’s talking - me, i have to do something - and it doesn’t quite sit right. “i don’t know anything about magic, but finding people who do seems appropriate. maybe we start there?”
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seeing his brother so still and lifeless … kit would never be used to the feeling. he could barely walk further into the room, having hovered near the doorway for so long, worrying that he would further disturb his little brother. “ hello, pip, ” he said softly, unable to look at him for very long. he could already hear florian and aurora further away, settling into a conversation. perhaps it was best to let them be with each other a while before he came in and changed the mood, as he often felt he did whenever he entered a room.
later, as he finally came downstairs, he paused a few steps from the doorway, taking a deep breathe in and out. he had to be put together, he had to be calm. overhearing their talk about taking action and magic, he had the courage to step in.
“ i — hello, ” he cleared his throat lightly. he offered a small smile to both his brother and his sister-in-law. “ i … overheard you discussing magic. i’ve set up a meeting with the mayor tomorrow. hopefully he’ll be able to assist us or at least point us in the right direction. florian, rora, if either of you would like to come, you’re most welcome. ” kit opened and closed his hands, swaying a little on his feet before noticing dishes in the sink. “ rora, would you mind if i … ? ” he gestured to the sink.
❛ PERHAPS NOT JUST ME , but i am his wife . i can't just stay here and wait while either you or kit or someone else figures this out , i don't want to . ❜ and it's possible that it's because of the guilt she feels for not coming home early that fateful day . even if it wasn't her fault , there was a part of aurora who felt she should have seen this coming . she'd allowed herself to let her guard down , even more so with everything going so well between her and philip . just as she was about to voice her opinion on the middle charmont's suggestion , the eldest son's voice stole her attention . he seemed to handle the sight of philip's current state much better than her , maybe even better than florian . yet deep down , aurora felt as though kit was simply trying not to give them another reason to worry by pretending to be okay . it was very kind of him .
lips press together in a small smile , fading as her attention focus solemnly on kit's words . ❛ a meeting with the mayor ... that's good , isn't it ? i've heard he's well versed in magic himself , so , that's a start ! ❜ she exclaims , unable to conceal the smidge of hope in her voice and glancing at florian . he did suggest they looked for someone who knows magic , hopefully the two brothers would be in accordance . taking a sip from her tea , the princess raised her brows as kit motioned towards the sink , ❛ of course ! please , make yourself at home ... i do apologize for not having much to offer to you both , ❜ she spoke , glancing between the two of them . ❛ i've had a couple of friends help me with cooking & cleaning but , to be honest , i haven't had much energy to do anything other than look after him and take samson on the occasional walk . ❜ pursing her lips , she takes a moment before speaking again . ❛ did-- ... does your father know ? ❜ / @prettyboyflorian
♡ · @xkitcharmont ; rosalie & marguerite
❛ MY GOODNESS GERI , stop with that face ! you're making me feel like i'm wanted by the authorities or something . ❜ a shudder , brows furrowing together as she stares at her cousin . for someone who was constantly judging other people , it was rather ironic that rosalie couldn't quite take the punch . or maybe it was the fact that geri could chop her alive in a swordfight , which definitely didn't sound inviting to the princess . turning her focus to the mirror , she proceeded to dab the smallest amount of blush onto her rosy cheeks . ❛ if this is about liam , know that i'm working on my apology . don't tell jacqui though , we both know she's biased and i'd much rather not give her the satisfaction . ❜ something about the oldest siblings having to stick together . either way , it didn't make sense to rosalie , especially when she still believed she had at least a little bit of reason in this whole ordeal . ❛ you want some blush ? this one is called ... strawberry cheeks , how cute ! ❜
♡ · xkitcharmont
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nevertheless, geri continues her expression. it’s a mixture of suspicion, confusion, and a bit of disapproval because she had a feeling that whatever rosie was hiding was unnecessarily complicated. and even a new manicure thanks to her cousin couldn’t distract geri from thinking about it.
“ we all know liam needs to chill about kieran, ” she states bluntly. “ but you … ? ” geri makes a circle with her thumb and forefinger, looking through it at her cousin as if it was a magnifying glass. “ you’ve got something un-liam related going on. and you also need to chill. ” geri tilts her head, pursing her lips. “ but i feel like asking you about it going to be like pandora’s box or whatever so … do you want to talk about it ? i could go either way right now. i’m ready to support or … completely suppress all feelings until the end of time. you pick. ”
❛ I THINK HE'S STARTING TO loosen up a bit , which is good . great . ❜ and while rosalie wasn't entirely sure of what had triggered such a change , she was happy for liam . she was also happy for her self , and for her choice to put an end to this whole madness . if only that was the only thing weighing her down as of late , and the worst part was that geri knew . maybe the princess should've been more careful , or maybe she was just a terrible actress .
a brief moment of silence fills the air , only for rosalie to shake her head as an answer . ❛ would much rather not , geri ... it's one of those things were if i talk about it , i'll cry . i'm quite tired of crying , ❜ if not because of elwood then because of liam , or ada , or so many others . but rosalie liked to pride herself in the fact that she'd gotten better at holding her tears in . it made her feel less hopeless . ❛ just ... do you ever feel like there'll come a point in your life where you'll be completely , utterly alone ? ❜ swallowing the lump in her throat , she dusted her cheeks with a little bit of powder blush , trying to focus on the makeup rather than her own words . ❛ i didn't use to think about it all that much , but lately it's been the only thing on my mind . ❜
♡ · xkitcharmont
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“ good, so you have nothing to worry about then. right ? ” she says, leaving it open for rosie to challenge. she’d grown up thinking that rosalie charmont was as selfish as selfish comes. rosie always seemed to order about people rather than listen to them, and geri always seemed to make a mess rather than fix things — but she was grateful they had the chance to fix up that misunderstanding when they were teens. and now she was proud to be able to call rosie family.
“ cool, so we’re going with suppressing feelings. i’m down for that, ” she nods, before adding in a more gentler tone. “ i get it. ” never able to keep still, geri slipped off her seat and chose to sit on the floor, stretching her legs out like a child. rosie’s life had been as hectic as geri’s had been, so she sympathised.
“ honestly … i think i’m there. i know jacqui’s just gonna say i’m dramatic or whatever but … i really don’t see life getting any less lonely than this. ” geri watched rosie add more makeup, just to give her eyes something to look at. “ i dunno, though. that always made sense for me, but … for you ? i thought you had a line of suitors all the way from ylisse to elias, ” she said with a small smile.
❛ UH , NOT QUITE . just because he seems a little less uptight now , doesn't mean he's gonna go easy on me . why must the beautiful one always suffer ! ❜ the princess whined , half joking . she was beautiful , and she did suffer sometimes . not too often , but still ! in any case , there was a part of rosalie that believe that if she and geri could find common ground and become as close as they were now , even with their past differences , she and liam could do the same . they had to .
she can't help feeling as though she's letting her cousin down by not opening up , which prompts rosalie to turn her eyes to geri . ❛ i'm sorry , i'm just not ready yet ... just-- if it helps , you probably already have an inkling of what's going on in that brain of yours . unfortunately you know too much . ❜ a fact that brings an eye roll from rose , leaving a tiny smile in its wake .
❛ i think i agree , though i really wish i didn't ... in any case , we have each other , right ? we can grow old and lonely together , should that be our dreadful fate ! ❜ while rosalie did always hope to find love , to grow old with her soulmate , it wasn't as though geri would make for terrible company . at least they were family , she could always count on the other girl . at the mention of her supposed line of suitors , the princess rolled her eyes , ❛ that's just not true . besides , does it even matter considering i don't like them ? you know how picky i can be ! ❜
♡ · xkitcharmont
♡ · prettyboyflorian
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florian frowned, torn between understanding and not being entirely satisfied aurora wasn’t blaming herself for this. kit’s voice rung through the room before he can say anything, however. he spared his brother a quick look, long enough to clock his put-togetherness and bristle at it, before pointedly looking away in time to catch the glance aurora sent his way. he rolled his eyes, no real tension behind it (at least when looking at her), and set aside his frustration. “yeah. sounds good,” he agreed, before adding a little pointedly, “as long as you’re actually going to push him to do something, or get some kind of answers for how this happened in his magically protected city.”
the frustration eased even more as the conversation continued, softening into fondness for his sister-in-law. she was being far too polite, in his opinion, but he could hardly fault her for it. “ror, apologise again and i’ll start taking offense. it’s fine. and i’m sure your friends are happy to help,” he assured, angling for a more light-hearted tone. god knows they needed it. especially when she was going to bring up their father. even more than seeing kit’s unaffected mask (the asshole), mention of their father summoned a surge of bitterness.
“yes. he knows,” florian replied, the words flat. “but i’d wager the most we can expect is throwing dear prince christopher at the problem,” he continued, unable to help the bitterness seeping into his words. florian directed his attention to his older brother again for the first time since he’d entered, raising his eyebrows expectantly. “unless i’m mistaken? kit?” the way his words sharpened with sarcasm made his doubt quite clear. // @xkitcharmont
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aurora’s hope re-lights his own, and his posture lifts ever so slightly. kit nods once more. “ yes, it’s very good news. he’s notoriously difficult to get ahold of. ” looking to florian, his courage deflates a little, already weakened by the sight of his youngest brother lying so still; and now here was florian, cold as well but in an altogether different way. “ i’ll do my best. i shan’t leave until i have something. if anyone has the responsibility to answer our questions, it’s him. ” well-versed as he was with keeping a calm composure, he still can’t suppress the urge to clench his jaw, his dislike for the mayor thinly veiled.
kit’s already standing at the sink by the time she says those words: ’to you both’. implying he and florian were a pair — by reason of them being brothers, or by being in the same room, by sharing something. but from the way his brother was acting, kit meant nothing to florian. and from the look in his eye, it might as well have been kit who cursed philip.
he opens his mouth to gently dissuade aurora from apologising more, but florian beat him to it, and he concedes, happy at least that someone said it strongly. “ it’s really fine, aurora. please don’t worry, ” he adds quietly, offering an encouraging smile.
the mention of their father makes the smile freeze on his face, as if caught in some static, before it drops altogether. he has a plate and a sponge in his hands, not bothering with finding washing gloves, just to give himself something to do — and when florian calls him out, he takes a deep breath, exhaling a controlled breath as he sets the plate down. drying his hands on a towel, he turns back to face them.
florian wasn’t wrong, and his tone was a barb against kit’s resolve. but there was no point in defending his father when kit himself was growing more and more disappointed in him.
“ father feels the pain of this curse as much as we do, ” he begins, keeping his voice steady, glancing equally — diplomatically — between aurora and florian, “ we’re all equally in the dark but we’re going to do something. we’ll come up with something. together, ” kit adds, looking to aurora with a respectful nod, “ forgoing the mayor’s advice, is there anything we know about her that might help ? how does one break her curses ? where can we find her ? is there anyone left who knows her ? ” // @dawnsrose
THOUGH AURORA STILL FOUND HERSELF learning new things every day , especially when it came to how people behaved around others , there was no denying the air felt heavy in the kitchen . she was well aware of how difficult the dynamic between the charmonts could be , mainly between the two oldest — philip had made sure she'd be ready for this sort of situation . still , she hadn't expected it to be so strange , so cold . was this a natural thing between brothers , is this how families were supposed to be ?
❛ if you say you'll find us answers , then i believe you . ❜ she assured the eldest charmont , giving him a comforting yet thin - lined smile . standing between what felt like two forces of nature was ridiculously difficult , yet aurora figured kit could use the support , and florian might benefit from a little nudge or a metaphorical hand to hold . ❛ and if the two of you say it's fine , i'll try not to feel too bad . i'll just have to make up for the mess when this whole thing is over , perhaps with cake or some other baked goods , ❜ an idea she decides to credit with a firm nod , as if telling both men there's no way to change her mind .
the sharp , flat manner in which florian responds makes aurora's eyes go wide , surprised at the sudden change . she knew their father was a sensitive subject , but was the wound really that deep ? she'd have to remember never to mention king hubert again , at least not in their presence . guilt weighs in her heart , yet she forces herself to stay focused . focused , though a bit distraught by how little her father in law seemed to care . ❛ i see ... very well , then all that's left to do is for us to work together , ❜ which she states while glancing between the two . her subtle way of reminding both guys of the real issue . but when kit asks about maleficent , the princess freezes for a moment , casting her gaze downwards .
after a couple of seconds , she spoke again . ❛ i saw her . walking down the street , just outside the mayor's house . it wasn't-- it was the quickest encounter , i was already on my way here and came running the moment i realized something was wrong . ❜ brows furrow together , eyes squeezing shut for a moment . ❛ i didn't know it was her , not at first but she looked familiar ... she was acting so natural , too . like she wanted me to know this is her fault and she's proud of it . ❜ a lump forms in her throat , hands reaching up to hold her forehead as her elbows rest on the table . ❛ i don't know how to break a curse , i barely know a thing about magic but i've heard there's a wizard in town . i just don't understand — why would anyone do something like this ? what's even her motive ?! ❜ / @prettyboyflorian
♡ · location : kit's home / @xkitcharmont
❛ — DID YOU KNOW ONE OF MY middle names is antoinette ? ❜ the thought comes to her as she continues to play with one of the two cats ; the one whose name matches her middle name . something about having antoinette and vienna nearby was comforting to her . perhaps because it felt familiar , reminded her of how she used to feel . sometimes she wished she was still living in a cottage in the glen . ❛ i often forget i have such a long name . sometimes i'm not even sure of how to introduce myself ! ❜ the tiniest chuckle escapes her , though it isn't a very lively one . taking a deep breath , she allows herself to lift her gaze towards kit , who'd made it his mission to bake something for her . maybe he was a stress baker , much like aurora herself . ❛ with all due respect , kit , if you're trying to bribe me with that delicious treat , i'm afraid it's for naught . i've already told you all of what happened ; i spoke to maleficent and now he's awake . ❜
♡ · xkitcharmont
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kit was in the middle of piping the dough when she asked. grateful for the many lessons in subtle multi-tasking he’d had to learn over the years, he had to smile at her question. “ no, i had no idea. that may be why she’s taken a shine to you. ” he hazarded a glance up, checking to see how aurora was doing. “ i’m not sure i’ve ever heard your full name, ” he said, his voice lifting at the end as if it was an invitation to hear it, “ or perhaps it’s just been a while. i only have two middle names, myself, ” he chortled. the prince hadn’t wanted aurora to feel as if his invitation for afternoon tea was a veiled reason to interrogate her; he was more than happy to bake them something and wait for an opportune moment to ask, but he was grateful when aurora broached the subject first.
he looked up at the same time she did, catching his gaze with a sympathetic smile. “ i’m not trying to bribe you with a delicious treat. i’m trying to bribe you with three, ” he smiled. “ though it is three of the same ones. courtesan au chocolats. one moment. ” as he finished preparing the tray, he popped it into the oven and set his timer. kit set to work pouring a glass of lemonade for them each — his mouth set in a determined line as he went. “ … and i can’t begin to tell you how grateful i am, how grateful we are, that she’s let go of philip. but … i do wonder if there was anything that had to be given in exchange for such a blessing. ”
❛ DO YOU THINK SO ? why , i've taken a shine to her , too ... i wonder how philip would feel about bringing a furry friend into our lives . ❜ as it was no secret that aurora missed having animals near . sure , they had samson , but he was moreso philip's friend and of course , they couldn't quite fit the horse inside their home . a puppy or cat , however , would be more than welcome . ❛ i don't blame you , i've only heard someone else use my full name once , ❜ a chuckle . ❛ aurora josephine antoinette capulet ... charmont , ❜ she emphasizes the last name , rosy cheeks becoming a deeper shade of red . lifting her gaze from the kitten on her lap , aurora raised her eyebrows expectantly as she looked over at kit , who seemed quite invested in his baking . ❛ and yours ? i never knew kit was short for christopher , not until philip told me so ... i'm not sure what i expected though , ❜ she laughed .
when he corrected her assumption from one baked good to three , aurora's eyes went wide . he really wanted answers , didn't he ? the princess couldn't keep from chuckling at the fact ; how very much like kit to persuade her in the kindest manner . ❛ three courtesan au chocolats ... remind me to introduce you to aunt fauna as soon as possible , i'm sure she would love to learn a few tips and tricks from you ! ❜ not to mention she believe the eldest charmont would get along quite well with the fairy . then again , it was hard not to like fauna . watching as kit poured a glass of lemonade for her , aurora pressed her lips together , nodding slowly . ❛ i see . suppose there was an exchange ... wouldn't it be best for us to focus on what we have now , rather than on something that's lost ? ❜ she questioned , violet eyes turning their focus to her glass . ❛ i wouldn't have parted with something i wasn't willing to let go of , you see . there's no reason to worry — and no reason to worry him . ❜
♡ · xkitcharmont
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“ i think he’d like the idea, ” kit encouraged. “ the more the merrier. and … and perhaps a change of scenery too. if you and philip wanted to … to get away for a while, or stay someplace else other than your home now, i would support you. i’d send you off if i could, ” he joked. but he knew if aurora and philip let him, he would do it in a heartbeat. get them far away from this place, as far as possible. though she was the ‘newest’ charmont, kit felt just as protective over aurora as he did his brothers. “ … ah, well, it’s a humble little full name : christopher reginald lancelot charmont, ” he chuckled, shaking his head at it.
“ and i will keep you to your word, i’m sure aunt flora and i will have a lot of things in common. ” kit opened his mouth as if to say more, to keep the light conversation going, but now that the topic had been opened, he couldn’t stray from it. he set the jug of lemonade down and sat on the couch next to aurora, looking quite serious now. his expression only cracked when antoinette meowed at him from aurora’s lap; kit couldn’t help but smile.
“ as someone who values looking to the future, aurora, i would usually be inclined to agree. but knowing the person you had made this exchange with, it seems unwise to assume that what maleficent could have asked for is something immaterial or insignificant … no matter how willing you were to part with it. forgive me, ” he added in a quiet voice, bowing his head a little out of instinct. “ so i cannot treat this as small change. you matter too much, ” he said more firmly. “ i want nothing more than for you and philip to live peacefully, but … will maleficent’s request put that peace in jeopardy ? ” the prince furrowed his eyebrows, looking straight into aurora’s eyes. “ what did she ask of you ? ”
DESPITE KNOWING KIT WAS ONLY trying to humor her , aurora was well aware that a part of him still meant what he said . that he would willingly help her and philip find a little place of their own away from this town , and a way to keep them safe . it wasn't necessary , not after her deal with maleficent , but it was deeply appreciated . ❛ you're the best of us , kit . i mean it . but he and i will be okay , he just needs time ... oh wow , that is quite a mouthful ! ❜ aurora giggled , not having meant to come across as rude but , it was true . ❛ i see my dear in laws had a lot of fun naming all three of you ! it's sweet . ❜
the sound of the kitten's gentle meow brought a feeling of reassurance to aurora , as if telling her that everything would be okay . maybe kit would be disappointed at first , perhaps even angry , but things would eventually sort themselves out . they always did . it wasn't until his last couple of words that the princess froze in place , save for antoinette who still rested comfortably on aurora's lap . would maleficent's request put that peace in jeopardy ? no , it couldn't . it simply couldn't .
after a seemingly endless moment of silent , she spoke again . ❛ she wanted my light , ❜ aurora confessed , her voice smaller than before . ❛ not all of , just a little . i'm not sure what it means but it seemed like a fair trade . some few years of my life in exchange for him . ❜ whatever confidence she held in her eyes faltered the more she kept her focus on kit , ❛ please don't tell him , i- ... i had no choice ! but i'm fine , it's not half as bad as it might sound , ❜ yet anyone who took a good look at aurora would be able to tell that something wasn't right . ❛ you can't tell him what i did , you can't tell anyone but especially philip . at least not yet ! ❜
