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And everybody's starry-eyed

UTTERLY SMITTEN meme

Because sometimes, you want to play out goofy, absolutely adorable adoration no matter your character.

You don't have a crush. You're not in love. But you wish you had either of those things, because they're the lesser of all evils. Instead, you have it oh so bad. You're smitten, kitten. Why, every little thing this special person does is magic! Their looks, their personality, their smile - or lack thereof - are the most beautiful you've ever seen. And maybe they're even nice to you when you totally don't deserve it! Whether your acquaintances would describe you as "soft-hearted" or "hard-ass pain in my ass," there's hardly been one as taken as you. Just looking at them makes you weak at the knees, and you think those butterflies in your stomach may be staging a revolt.

Damn it, it's disgusting.

No matter if you're a grown-ass adult or a school kid, you'll feel...uhm, like a school kid. Of course, you probably shouldn't pull any pigtails. Instead, put those conflicting emotions to good use. Admire your object of affection from afar. Hang out with them as much as you can. Be awkward as only you can. Enjoy being in their presence or being close to them because afhhdhflfh they're so pretty and so aaaaahh you're ensnared. Be super nice to them. Dote on them because they're so darn cute. Fulfilling their every whim will get you in good!

Or be a terrible tsundere, as that's all some of you assholes know how to do. Eventually, you'll get over your denial and realize, grizzled warrior-king or megalomaniacal god or bitchy brat you are, you're feeling flushed.

HOW TO PLAY

Comment with your character, preference, and what role you'd like to play.
Cutesy, emotional, kind, or young characters might get smitten easily. But part of the fun is seeing completely stoic, inappropriate, or horrible characters get silly quickened heart beats. Of course, said stoic, inappropriate, or horrible characters getting crushed on is just as funny.
RNG for a prompt or just go nuts.

POSITION

Smitten: Be cool, be cool - oh god they're so precious you're going to vomit.
Smitten...On?: You're the one who's cast a spell, willing or unwittingly.

SITUATION

Not Together...Yet: Is senpai going to notice you?
Together: Aren't you so lucky to have such an amazing boyfriend or girlfriend or friendfriend?
Never: A forbidden love, you can never be together, GET THIS ANGST SHIT OUT OF HERE.

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[ Either role, but fair warning, she doesn't really...understand romance? At all. ]

[ how about a werewolf boy? Lucas can either be smitten on you, kitten, or the object of affection -- which is to say, assumed cr is fine! pm with questions if you have any. ]

(Either role.)

((can be in either role, though it's slightly more hilarious if this old badass is the smitten one))

[ hello friend, would you like an oblivious oracle who is married to her duties? :> I'm good with either role, too. ]

((Luna~ yes, absolutely! Maybe Cor's the smitten one, and he's supposed to be her current bodyguard for whatever reason?))

[ Cor~~ That works for me! :> Hm... maybe he got sent to Tenebrae because there were threats against the Oracle or something! Lucis gotta protect it's Oracle, after all... what do you think? c: ]

((That sounds perfect! Maybe Ravus himself asked Cor to help protect her since he's the Immortal and thus, one of the most respected badasses in the world? Not knowing, of course, that he's creating quite the situation between them...

Also, would you like to start or should I?))

[ Yas, that sounds perfect! I'll start! :> ]

There have been threats lately; specifically, Imperial threats. Not that Lunafreya particularly minds, those are nothing new. But Niflheim is growing both bolder and stronger, strong enough that these threats against her have made her brother anxious. He had not been allowing her outside of Tenebrae, which naturally displeased Lunafreya for obvious reasons. She had things to do, people to heal and visit, but Ravus was having none of it.

Which is exactly why her dear brother had gone to great lengths to get Cor the Immortal himself to come and act as protector to his little sister. That was near three months ago, and things have been going swimmingly. With Cor's help, she has been able to venture to outside countries and their surrounding areas to help heal the masses, and other than a few overly excited people getting a little too pushy, they haven't really had any issues.

Which brings them to the here and now -- Lunafreya has just finished healing the last person in a line that had seemed to go on and on for ages, and if she can be quite honest she is a little more than exhausted. This healing business does take quite a bit out of her, after all. So once she has waved and given the proper farewells to her last visitor, she is content to plop down into a chair and sigh.

After a moment, though, she turns her gaze up to Cor and smiles at him. "Once again, you have made things go so smoothly. Thank you for all of you help today. You must be exhausted," she pauses, before she gently gestures to the chair sitting adjacent to her own. "Please, take a seat and relax, won't you?"

It wasn't surprising for Cor to receive such a request. Lucis has always stood by Tenebrae and their Oracle-Queens for countless centuries, and it would make sense for Regis to send someone strong and loyal to help protect Lady Lunafreya while she's fulfilling her duties. It wasn't even surprising that Lord Ravus himself came to him asking for him to fulfill that kind of guard duty.

It helped that Regis' health has been on the mend, and Cor thus feels it safe enough to leave Lucis for the unknown amount of time needed until these threats have passed, or have otherwise been resolved. And there's been a few times where he suddenly had to drag her out of harm's way with one hand while wielding Kotetsu in the other.

But for the most part of the last three months? Cor's been fighting a different kind of battle, one that he fears he may be losing. He hadn't expected Lunafreya to slowly worm her way into his heart, and make it flutter whenever she smiles or stands just so in the sunlight while smiling brightly. It's worse when she's talking with children that she just healed, or just spending time with her canine Messengers.

Thank the Six that he's perfected his poker face over the years, for it helps him not show how lovely she looks when she smiles up at him, just him. His mask breaks into a small smile at her insistent invitation. "If my lady so wishes," he teases as he does, indeed, move to take that spare seat. His guard only lowers a tiny bit, just enough for him to appear relaxed while remaining on full alert of their surroundings. "How are you feeling? Do you need me to get you anything?"

Tenebrae is fortunate in that aspect, as is its royal family. The tight friendship she formed with the prince and the fondness she holds for the king that seems to be reciprocated in full certainly helps, too. She still thinks Ravus worries far too much, of course. But she was not about to turn down having Cor around -- he is wise, intelligent, and steadfast. He makes for wonderful conversation and she's enjoyed hearing his stories. Indeed, she is an extremely lucky lady to have been granted this time with him.

She knows that Cor can't stay forever, that in itself is a silly thought. He has duties of his own and a King that he must serve, but Luna has found herself growing fonder and fonder of the dear Marshal. But beyond having him around to safeguard her, he has managed to stifle the loneliness. Despite being surrounded by people near constantly, it just isn't the same as having a trusted confidante... and while she loves Ravus dearly, he is her brother, not a... friend.

Lunafreya's smile widens as he takes a seat, and she folds her hands neatly in her lap. Today's session was far longer than she'd expected, and she's tired. It shows on her face despite her smile and she knows it. "I do, if anyone deserves a break it is certainly you, Cor." She thinks so, at least. Standing there and keeping her safe, keeping an eye on the crowds... that's not an easy job. Not only is it complicated, it's got to be downright boring. But Cor has never once complained, poor dear man. "I am... a little tired, admittedly. No, please, you need not trouble yourself with such things. How do you feel, though? I'm sorry that today longer than we anticipated, I very much appreciate your patience."

Umbra and Pryna pad over to the two, and Luna reaches out to pet their heads. They have been here too, on and off of course, all day. Being messengers, they come and go as they please. But now that the boring work is over it seems that they've gladly returned -- Pryna stretches and moves to lay down at her usual spot at Lunafreya's side, while Umbra plops down faithfully next to Cor. Looking up from the dogs, she focuses once more on the man in front of her. "I believe we have two more of these healing sessions to do before we will finally head back to Tenebrae. I don't think I ever got to really give you the full tour before we got called away, did I?"

It's going to be hard, returning back to Lucis once his task here is done. Cor still has his king to serve, and a young Prince to finish training in the ways of combat, not to mention the myriad of duties as Marshal of the Crownsguard. And yet, he finds himself almost not wanting to return home. Almost.

For it's been fun, becoming more than a simple bodyguard for her. It's wonderful to tell her stories about his friends and the royal they both care for. He especially enjoyed telling the more embarrassing tales of Noctis' youth...and of his own youthful days as a hot-headed lad traveling with then-Prince Regis and company. Seeing her laugh outs his heart at ease...

However, he can't help but be concerned about how tired she seems in this moment. He knew that healing always take a lot out of her, but the sessions have been growing longer. He's worried that she may one day collapse if she pushes herself too far.

"No more tired than standing guard during an all-day Council meeting. Those are far more boring than you helping people out here." He's not exactly a fan of Regis Council,but he at least understand the importance of their existence. "Are you sure you'll be alright..." Any questions fades though, as the dogs appear and take their places by their sides. Cor uses the motions of bending down to let Umbrs hello as the perfect cover to keep himself from showing how cute Luna looks, having Prune by her.

Luna absolutely adores Cor's stories. He's been through a lot, he's seen many things and places, far more than she ever has. And the stories of a far younger prince and all of the adorably embarrassing things he's done? Those never fail to get a giggle out of her. She can almost picture Noctis in some silly school play, looking mortified to be on stage while Cor and Regis stood in the back as to not take the spotlight off of the poor boy. As... much as Noctis had probably wished to have the aforementioned spotlight off of him. And the stories about how Cor would just jump into things, rush head first into danger always keep her on the edge of her seat. She doesn't know if she could ever be so brave or courageous.

The days are growing shorter and the nights are growing longer. The scourge is spreading like a wildfire and even with these longer sessions, they're fighting a losing battle and she knows it. Daemons are on the rise and it's just a matter of time now until they start getting outnumbered. At the very least, her efforts are keeping the world from plunging into complete darkness, but she knows... soon action will have to be taken. In the next few years, Noctis will be called forth to face his destiny... well, that is something she doesn't particularly want to think about just yet.

"I can only imagine..." Her lips tug up in an amused, slightly tired smile at the thought of poor Cor standing around while a bunch of old men in robes argue about silly, petty things and give Regis a headache. "I am... nothing a good night's sleep cannot handle." Umbra pushes his head into Cor's hand for more pets -- he likes Cor. He's seen him many times before while playing delivery boy for Luna and Noctis, after all. His tail wags and thumps lightly against the ground. Pryna, on the other hand, is far too lazy to deal with any of this. She curls herself up at Luna's side and yawns, stretching her front legs before resting her head on them.

It makes Luna giggle as she reaches down to lightly scratch behind Pryna's ears for a moment. "Goodness, you'd think she's run a marathon, would you not?"

Cor's probably one of the few who truly understand the need of her actions, the duties she must fulfill. The hunters have confirmed the rising numbers of daemons lately, and one of their leaders named Dave has expressed some concern in that area. Action will need to taken on a more...divine level at a sooner point than he first expected. He only hopes that he can get Noctis ready before that time arrives.

"Good. You need your rest if you're going to continue helping everyone." It might be a little harsh on the wording, but he means well by it. Lunafreya needs as much rest as possible; that much he's certain about. Still, he does find himself petting Umbra when asked for it. The dog is familiar to him, having seen him visiting Noctis over the years. Cor let him stay because he always gets Noctis smiling at ease - a rare treat.

But then he sees Lunafreya reaching down to scratch Pryna's ears and--oh. That is cute. She sounds so cute. Cor hopes that he's not actually blushing a little as he glances down at Umbra instead. "...Maybe she's just acting like it so that she gets more attention..."

*Either role*

[ Aged up to 20 - can be in either role, but either way she'll be prickly about it. ]

[Cast mates and cross canon welcome. M/M for shipping, but can also do M/F if it's one sided smitten on the other person's side?

Can play either role if you're okay with awkward Ignis either way, or Iggy being an absolute softie doting on the object of his affection.]

[Could be either one!>

[Cast mates and cross canon welcome. Can be the smitten or the one being adored? Either way, it will be a mess of feelings, emotions and general awkwardness.]

[Either role works?]

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