———— Tʜᴇ ʙᴇsᴛ ʜᴇᴀʟᴇʀ ᴛʜɪs sɪᴅᴇ ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴇʟᴛ.

⠀ Not that yer wrong, but I don't usually think tomatoes when thinkin' of fruit. ⠀

⠀ “What's a girl gotta do to get a nice ripe peach 'round here.” ⠀

⠀ What? Me? — I would never! ⠀

⠀ “What?! What'd I do this time—?” ⠀

⠀ Hah! You're a right laugh, you are. I ain't got a clue what you mean. ⠀

⠀ “And what about my phrasing? Why, you've only gone an' turned as red as a bloody tomato over it!” ⠀

⠀ “Said as though I don't that. Thing is, can't be growing no peaches if we ain't got the seeds for it, can we now.” ⠀

⠀ “Yeah, and? —— You gonna get to the point here or what?” ⠀

⠀ “Hang on! You can't just leave a lady guessing!” as quickly as he turns to leave, does Mid take firm grasp of his arm to stop him. ⠀

⠀ once Tiamat returned with potted plant in hand, he has the engineer's full attention once more — as she leans in close to examine it. “What's this then? Been hiding fruits all for yourself, have you?” ⠀

⠀ “To uuuuh—?” she repeats, only teasing the poor mercenary further as she leans in close — still not letting go of his arm. ⠀

⠀ messing with him she was, but oh — was it worth it. as Mid snorts a laugh, and lets go of his arm only to punch it. “Hah! Well no wonder you got all worked up, eh, pretty boy?” ⠀

⠀ “By the Founder, not you, too. I expected better from a lord.” ⠀

✰. ━━ ( not really a spoiler but i'll mark it anyway! ) pls these three are so freaking cute 🥺

✰. ━━ off to work with me. but hopefully the bird will be less broken when i'm back so i can crank out replies 🫡

⠀ Jill. ⠀

⠀ “Alright everyone?” ⠀

✰. ━━ we have guests over rn, but i'll try slowly reply to things tonight!

⠀ “No... Maybe. But it's for a good cause!” ⠀