The titular question. Why me instead of someone better? Luckily for Meilyr, Corvus has a degree in wondering why a wretch and rake like him still breathes while better men molder six-feet-under. Pondering the question, Corvus leans forward along the railing. Hand still present on Meilyr's +

- ᴍᴇɪʟʏʀ ʙᴇʟɢᴀʀᴅᴇ -@veiledfaith.bsky.social · 3d ago

-- never befell me. The worst of my damage was upon the psyche. My journey to the coast after leaving Belgarde was filled with corpse after corpse... How could I possibly have been spared? It doesn't make sense—" It's clear that frustration has taken hold, he's been stewing on this for a while.

❝ Everythin' I touch surely dies... ❞

That, yeah. Or our names are both on a list followin' the next battle.

- ᴍᴇɪʟʏʀ ʙᴇʟɢᴀʀᴅᴇ -@veiledfaith.bsky.social · 22h ago

I'll stick around. I reckon our bad luck should cancel eachother out.

Careful, I bring bad luck.

𝘐'𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦'𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘪𝘧 𝘐'𝘮 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬... ... 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦? × Cai - Ribeira Winds × Inis-Mun × #ferp | #fe3hrp | #mvrp × This all for shits and giggles until we get more info.

𝐂𝐚𝐢 ~ 🦃@boyfromribiera.bsky.social · yesterday

𝘞𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦, 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘸, 𝘸𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘢𝘴𝘴!

❝ That look on your face. What? Am I too scary for you? ❞

❝ Lotta questions you're askin' that don't have easy answers. ❞ Murmuring while he idly looks through the dusty book he's holding. Still, fair questions. Why is he such a sourpuss all the time? Why's he here on a military scholarship rather than his own family's wealth? ❝ Da an' I never +

Vogel。@unmaskedeagle.bsky.social · 3d ago

"Your mouth shut?" She raised a brow at him. "What, are you harboring some secret that can't be shared with the world? Actually, how did you exactly get estranged from your dad? If that's... what happened." Gold eyes stared at him, unsure about the details of his life, even if they were starting —

❝ ... Missin' that beach... ❞

Byleth

His hand lingers, to comfort without violating his space. Corvus glances to meet Meilyr's gaze, but goes back to looking at the view ahead. ❝ Everythin's easier said than done. The quiet... It can be a killer, especially to lads who've gone through 'lot like you. ❞ A pat. ❝ Talk to me, or I'll

- ᴍᴇɪʟʏʀ ʙᴇʟɢᴀʀᴅᴇ -@veiledfaith.bsky.social · 4d ago

A solemn look is all Corvus is met with for the time being as he's lost in thought. After a moment, the Redhead's words finally register and he snaps back to the present. "I— You're right. But it's easier said than done. Last few days have been painfully quiet. Stuck with my thoughts."

❝ Oh, Your immaculate Majesty Edelgard von Hresvelg, Duchess of Hresvelg, Praetor of Enbarr, Emperor and Lord Protector of all Adrestias... ... Might I get a pay raise? ❞

A firm, but caring hand on his shoulder. Standing beside him, looking forward. ❝ Y'need to stop askin' yourself that question... ❞ His tone softer than Meilyr's ever heard before.

- ᴍᴇɪʟʏʀ ʙᴇʟɢᴀʀᴅᴇ -@veiledfaith.bsky.social · 4d ago

"Why was it me...? What made me so unlike the others?"

A phoenix tattoo on my tricep would look nice, I think.

Drawing a strange looking crossbow on a chalkboard...

As @lyricallibra.bsky.social walks out of class, Corvus appears beside her without prompt. Eyes fixed forward, hands in pockets. It's been a good week since their fight after that night. A week of tears, anxiety, and shame. It seems he's done running. ❝ Before you say a thing, walk with me. +

I've got plenty of situations, but I ain't got no ships.

A momma's clutch is slowly hatchin' in the stables. Cute little things, they are.

Petra.@brigidscrown.bsky.social · 5d ago

Did somebody say baby Wyverns where are they 🥺🥺🥺🥺

Might be time for a trim.

He opens the book, pretending to read the table on contents as he ponders the question. What even is his plan...? Who knows. ❝ Ain't got much of a future in high society. I'll prolly enlist again, don't know. ❞ Listless, as always. Who knows where he'll be in a year. ❝ Wouldn't mind goin' back +

Vogel。@unmaskedeagle.bsky.social · 6d ago

Why were all the men from her class so damn tall... "Change my name huh..." She lingered on that thought a little longer than one might have expected. "What about you? You had experience with foreign stuff as a member of House Gerth. Do you have any plans?"

❝ Know' that all too well. Early mornin' on your birthday, be ready. ❞ With a friendly nod, he pats her shoulder and turns to leave. He has a hunt to plan after. ❝ An' whoever kills the damn thing gets to keep the head. ❞

Petra Macneary.@ofbrigidspirit.bsky.social · 6d ago

"But of course, I am always prepared for a hunt. In Brigid, a hunter who is not ready is a hunter that will go hungry." She smiled wide, looking forward fo the outing. Of all the gifts to be given, this was clearly the best one.

I think ya mean to say 'the most precious little fellas do ever walk this earth'.

Vogel。@unmaskedeagle.bsky.social · 6d ago

... They are cute...

Oh, I know what the ladies like... Ladies like baby wyverns.

Standing beside her, looming a foot taller. He reaches for a book on the top shelf, it's cover says 'Arms & Armor: Weapons of the First Mach War'. ❝ Kingdoms rise an' empires fall. ❞ He glances over. ❝ That's what I'd do. Say your goodbyes an' go out, live for yourself. You'll have +

Vogel。@unmaskedeagle.bsky.social · 6d ago

"Well, there is a journal already.... It's from centuries ago so it's probably outdated, though." She looked at the lines of books across the shelves. A wealth of knowledge yet inadequate for her. "Maybe I will...."

❝ Ah- Stop it, you're gonna make me cry. ❞ He jokes, crossing his arms. It's nothing, really, at least to him. ❝ Just be ready, you can thank me after we snub the bugger. Three things- bait, silver bow, poison arrows. I'll be bringin' the same. ❞

Petra Macneary.@ofbrigidspirit.bsky.social · last wk.

Her eyes would go wide and she would smile. "Really?" She questioned as she placed a hand on her chest, quite touched by the offer. "I - Thank you. That is being better than any gift any could be giving you. You are having my gratitude."

❝ I'd expect nothin' less. ❞ A small chuckle, his mood lightened by her enthusiasm. ❝ Bring a journal then, be a pioneer. If there ain't any books, I think writin' them yourself solves the problem, yeah? ❞

Vogel。@unmaskedeagle.bsky.social · last wk.

"Just for a while. One of my dreams is to travel. Not just throughout Fodlan, but even further beyond. Morfis, Almyra, Dagda... I'd like to see it all, to be honest."

❝ ... Yeah, sounds a fair bit better. ❞

Linhardt.@ofsleepycrests.bsky.social · last wk.

"Okay about this. I say she's a catch like the Big One. That sounds a bit better, right?"

If Seteth asks for me, I wasn't here.

❝ I like the thought, I do, but ya gotta think about it from her perspective. You're also comparin' her to great big sea-oaf that's covered in scales an' eats worms for breakfast. ❞

Linhardt.@ofsleepycrests.bsky.social · last wk.

"What's wrong with being compared to a fish? What if she's a great catch like the Big One? I think that's a great compliment. I'm saying she's a catch."

❝ Fair enough. What else am I missin'..? Ah, the coat-over-the-puddle thing doesn't work, she'll just look at ya like you're an idiot. An' never compare a woman to an animal of any kind, cept' a kind of bird. Wyverns, horses, fish- don't even consider it. Birds only. ❞

Linhardt.@ofsleepycrests.bsky.social · last wk.

"I wish to insure I don't mess up."