The Heart Wants What It Wants

Greed · 12-08-2022, 08:38 PM

He looked around, remembering how things looked when he used to live here under the Ancora banner. The Carpathius family had done well in keeping things kept up, and he hoped that no matter who called these grounds their home, that it would hopefully always it hold its glory. Or at least, as much glory as an ancient castle could have. It didn't take long for Artorias to appear, greeting the old man and asking if everything was going well with him and the younger Ancora. "Yes. Claire and I are doing well," He came to a stop a polite distance away, an alabaster ear flicking as he thought about how to approach what he wanted to discuss. Artorias never struck him as someone hard to talk to, in fact, it was often himself who was difficult to approach for conversation. Unless it was Claire or one of the Ancora's...but of course, that was a given. After all, his loyalty to them went unmatched by most. He owed them a lot, and to him, they were his family. More than his own blood, even. He wasn't even sure if there were any other Armadas that existed save for one that he had met some time back...but still. He had considered shedding his surname and taking on one he could wear with pride. But then again, perhaps he was the last Armadan left that had managed to somewhat give the name a new meaning. One that would not be associated with its founders...

"I wanted to speak to you about a couple of things," He began, "Claire and I...we would like to take our mostly...platonic relationship...further. I have known her family since I was a pup, and I pledged to her mother, Avalon, that I would always care for them until my last breath. I have cared for Claire since she was born, and she has been with me since the passing of her parents. Up until recently, we were strictly platonic. But I must admit...I have been developing feelings for her for a while now. And recently, she has confessed the same." He took a deep breath, unused to speaking so much in one go, let alone telling someone that he didn't know too well his business. Especially when it involved his feelings. When it came to Greed, almost everything he did or said was strictly business or duty. But today was different. Artorias was their alpha, and he didn't want to risk Claire's position in the pack. He could care less about himself, but he'd do anything to make sure she had everything she deserved.

"We have been together since our previous pack fell, and I guess you can say that spending all that time taking care of each other and watching each other's backs since then...has helped us realize some things. I'm aware of our age gap, but...I'd do anything for her. As long as she's happy, that's all I truly care about." And that was a fact. He fell silent as he let Artorias absorb all that he'd said. There was more he wanted to mention regarding Claire, but he'd wait for now.

"Talk"

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