from Eden (PoisonousIvee/Mr.Aznable)

[PoisonousIvee]

She finished the wine and stood, "I'll see you in the morning?" She asked.

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He nodded and helped her to the door.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

She stepped outside and turned toward him, eyes on his lips before meeting his gaze, "Have a good night, Ludwig..."

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He met her eyes. He would have a much better night with her here. “You.. as well, Aileen.”

 

[PoisonousIvee]

She smiled and nodded before heading down the path to her home.

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He watched her go, reaching out at the last second. Damn him for his cowardice.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

"You poor bastard." A voice spoke behind him; deep and rich like warm honey.

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He drew the knife at his waist and spun, albeit clumsily due to the wine. “Who is that?”

 

[PoisonousIvee]

There was a gentleman - no, an androgyne - dressed as a noble at his dinner table, watching Ludwig with pitying eyes, "You're so mad for her it makes you look inept."

 

[Mr.Aznable]

“How did you get in here.” He said, still holding the blade firmly, point towards the intruder.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

They waved their hand absently, "That matters not. You want her, yes? Or, at least, desire to be there for her?"

 

[Mr.Aznable]

“Of.. of course I do.” He said, his shoulders sagging a bit.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

"I can help with that." They said, "For a price."

 

[Mr.Aznable]

“What.. what do you need..?” He asked, setting the blade down. “What is your price..?”

 

[PoisonousIvee]

The androgyne stood, pulling a large wolf pelt with them. They showed it to Ludwig, a dark smile on their face, "You know what this is, yes?"

 

[Mr.Aznable]

“A.. wolf’s pelt, yes?” He asked, eyeing it suspiciously.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

They hummed, "Yes. Not just a mere pelt." They waved it gently, "Come now, you haven't been gone from your home land for that long."

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He stopped. “No.. it..”

 

[PoisonousIvee]

They chuckled, "There it is. That recognition. It's yours, and it will serve the purpose you wish it to. But, as for my price, I'm sure you know what it is."

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He seemed defeated. He knew he could never really have her, but maybe this would be enough. “A..Alright..”

 

[PoisonousIvee]

They smirked and moved closer, presenting the pelt to Ludwig, "Just take my hand, and it is done." They said, proffering their hand to him.

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He hesitated, making a noise before firmly shaking their hand.

 

[PoisonousIvee]

He didn't feel any different, aside from shame and disappointment, and the androgyne smiled, "Here you are~" They said, granting the pelt to Ludwig, "Do take care of it~ we wouldn't want anyone finding it~"

 

[Mr.Aznable]

He nodded, looking down at the pelt. “Of course..”

 

[PoisonousIvee]

"Good luck." When Ludwig looked up, they were gone. This cursed thing was supposed to help him win over Aileen? He hoped so, deep down.