Jacke,
I never thought I’d be writing this… but it’s time for me to share.
Ever since day 1, I knew it would be hard to shake these feelings. As I fled and landed in the rogue’s guild, the others stared openly, their gazes flickering to each other in shock.
“What’s such a delicate princess doing here?” a roegadyn man jeered.
The rain-drenched bustier had seen better days.
I kept my gaze focused on the floor… But then you came in.
“Lassie--“
You placed your arms on my shoulders. I looked up, a single tear rolling down my cheek… I couldn’t hold it in anymore. I leaned into you as you held me, soft sobs escaping my lips. That’s when I knew.
My crying hiccups slowed as you held me in your warm embrace…
“Who did this to you?” your compassionate gaze fell to the side of my face as you gently caressed the red scar on my cheek.
“The man on the red ship… “
You nodded and beckoned to your guildmates, their initial laughter having subsided to concerned gazes. The roegadyn from before stood up to join you, as did a few others, as you led them outside the guild. A Miqo’te woman who I would later know as V’kebbe tended to me before everything went black.
…
It’s been months since then, but my feelings have not changed. I find myself gazing at your often… but when you catch me, instead of looking away, you smile.
This façade of mere friendship can only last so long… I am deeply in love with you, Captain Jacke-- You’ve taught me the ways of the dagger, but now, let me teach you… of love.
Please be mine.
-Shona
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character: Shona Corwynn
world: Mateus
prize of choice: mandragora choker