Bernadetta Von Varley

@varleyrecluse.skyemun.boo

"Wɪɴᴅ, ᴛʀᴇᴇs, ʟᴀᴜɢʜᴛᴇʀ...ɪ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ᴛʜᴇsᴇ ᴛʜɪɴɢs ɴᴏᴡ. Tʜᴀɴᴋs ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇᴍ..." ⠀⠀⠀『••✎••』 ⠀⠀• A ᴘᴏʀᴛʀᴀʏᴀʟ ᴏғ ɪᴅᴜɴɴ ғʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ʙɪɴᴅɪɴɢ ʙʟᴀᴅᴇ ⠀⠀• Sғᴡ/ɴsғᴡ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇɴᴛ ⠀⠀⠀『 ♡ + ↻ ? 』

Another smile formed on her lips as Bernadetta nodded in turn. "No need to thank me. I would like to think you would similarly help me out if I needed it... L-lets get going!" Once again doing her little scurry, Bernadetta stepped into the carriage. As she entered she playfully leaned forward, --

𝑯 𝒂 𝒑 𝒊@cursedbycrests.bsky.social · last yr.

“Yeah? Sounds good. I can’t stand camping. Or inns. Sleeping in a carriage could be fun.” A nod, Hapi stepped to the back of the carriage. Opening it, to set her bag inside. Bending in a bit, to secure her basket. Soon returning to Bernadetta. Red hair contrasting that short blue hair (+)

Much like Hapi, Bernadetta's lips curled into a very soft smile. A tinge of red on her cheeks contrasting the bluer color of her hair and outfit. She got flustered. "Y-yeah. Since it is a good long ride I requested one that had enough room for us to sleep inside, somewhat comfortably. I-if you --

𝑯 𝒂 𝒑 𝒊@cursedbycrests.bsky.social · last yr.

Aaaannnndddd there it is. Hapi shrugged her shoulders, as she’d approach, with that subtle sway at her hips, and ripple of her top. “Wow, you really know what you’re doing. Guess I’m in good hands. So, this our carriage? Looks cozy.” Hapi had a rare, soft smile on her face. The cursed sorceress+

Her outward appearance betrayed her inner thoughts. She was focusing on the positives of everything. At least until Hapi began to approach. At that point, her mind changed its focus to who was walking towards her, eyes darting between Hapi and the surrounding area. "W-well I- er- Knowing that --

𝑯 𝒂 𝒑 𝒊@cursedbycrests.bsky.social · last yr.

Hapi ended up being a bit late. But with her, was a similarly small bag. Filled with changes of clothes, sleep wear, the usual essentials. She’s used to traveling light. They didn’t have much in abyss. But seeing Bernadetta standing there. She didn’t look her usual anxious… she looked.. excited(+)

Perhaps their future may yet hold more of it then. Doubly so, given that Bernadetta is watching that sway as Hapi leaves before snapping back to reality and quickly running off. First she arranged the carriage to carry her and Hapi. Then she went off to her room and grabbed her bow, quiver, and --

𝑯 𝒂 𝒑 𝒊@cursedbycrests.bsky.social · last yr.

Hapi definitely wouldn’t judge Bernadetta’s preference. Hell, she swings both ways herself. Or, she would. If everyone she knew wasn’t so terrified of the monster-sigher. It was kinda nice, having Bernadetta pressed to her like that. “Great. Get it arranged and I’ll meet you at the gate in+

Her... preferences towards women were not something she was highly public about. In truth, sometimes it just compounded onto her social anxiety with insecurities. Quickly the recluse realized what she was doing and let go of Hapi, taking a few steps back. But she was just a bit more relaxed now --

𝑯 𝒂 𝒑 𝒊@cursedbycrests.bsky.social · last yr.

And, quite the chest it was. As soft as it was pillowy. A feeling that welcomed Bernadetta, even without Hapi actually embracing the shuttin. “…..Yeah. Definitely. Monsters like the taste of sleezey nobles.” She didn’t mean to lie to Bernadetta. But the apathetic red head wanted (+)

Big scary monsters were certainly bad. But even Bernadetta has a little bit of an evil side. Like a mouse she scurried over to Hapi, reaching out and pressing right into the others chest as she leaned in towards the slightly taller woman. "R-really?! You mean it?! And I won't come for us at all --

𝑯 𝒂 𝒑 𝒊@cursedbycrests.bsky.social · last yr.

A furrowed eyebrow. While Hapi didn’t know the full story, it Bernadetta’s relationship with her father.. she could make an educated guess. “What about this? If he tries to get his hands on you, I’ll let out the biggest sigh you’ve ever heard, and he’ll have to deal with it.” (+)

The smile alone was something that terrified Bernadetta, double for being told they had to go back into the Empire. Hapi was about to see Bernadetta start to fight back. But only a bit. Snacks were a good bribe! "Escort? Empire?! N-no! What if my father is still out there and finds us?!" --

𝑯 𝒂 𝒑 𝒊@cursedbycrests.bsky.social · last yr.

“Wow. That was easy.” Hapi shrugged. She expected questions. Screaming. Excuses: all of which would have worked. Gesturing for Bernadetta to come over to her. “I need an escort into Empire territory. I haven’t been there since I was little. Edelgards too busy to take me herself.” Lifting (+)

No point in saying no now. This was it, she was a goner for sure! Any courage to question or reject the events at this point that may have existed was long gone! "A-alright!" Arms tucked closely, she followed Hapi as instructed.

𝑯 𝒂 𝒑 𝒊@cursedbycrests.bsky.social · last yr.

“Come with me.” That’s the opposite of her room— but Hapi wasn’t explaining. Just standing there, arms folded under her chest. waiting expectantly.