The act of devotion takes the stage~

[bal_thier]

WHO: Balthier (bal_thier) & Zelda (touchmytriforce)
WHAT: Sometime deep into their relationship now, the leading man offers a sign of his devotion towards the Princess by having her pierce his ear and mark him permanently, vice versa.
WHERE: The Archades Estate
RATING: Most likely to venture into NC-17.

The sky captain and the Princess of the Hyrule kingdom, quite the pair the two of them made. They had practically stealed themselves from the world, letting each other be their everlasting crutch to rely on for support. Balthier didn't need anyone else, Zelda completed him body, mind and most importantly to a woman like her the soul. He wanted to do something special now to prove his worth and devotion to her and the leading man had just the idea in mind.

He had a small box tucked away behind the cushion of their grand wraparound couch within the confides of the now shared master bedroom of the Archades Estate near the fireplace. It took quite a bit of convincing and protesting at first but she had finally agreed to share his quarters and stay by his side at his humble abode. They practically spent every waking moment together now save for the odd visits to friends, this evening being no different.

When they finally were settled on said couch, snuggled closely against one another, Balthier moved a hand to brush back the tendrils of her golden locks behind her elfish ear. "I have something I wish to ask of you, my beloved Zelda." His voice little louder than a whisper as he leaned in close to her ear, leaving a featherlight kiss just below on her neck. He pulled back a bit, a loving smile stained over his features. "Would you be so kind as to reach behind the cushion behind you, Princess."

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[touchmytriforce]

Love had an amusing way of creeping upon its innocent victims and capturing them without a single warning. That was how it had felt for the princess of Hyrule. What had begun as something of a charming meeting between archaic and... more archaic had become something more. She still couldn't quite understand it fully. But frequently love wasn't exactly something that could be explained. After all, to do so would have rendered it lacking in its magic.

It was surreal. To be held so close by him. To come home from the restaurant each day to be greeted by him. To greet him when he came home. To go shopping together. To cook together. Well, Balthier to cook anyway. She was mostly there to make his kitchen look pretty, which was hard to do when it was already beautiful - like the rest of his estate.

When she heard him, she turned just enough to eye him. "Hm...?" Then she shifted and reached back with her right arm beneath the cushion. Her fingers found the box first before she pulled it out. Looking up to him, she carefully tipped it from side to side, "Balthier, what is this? Are you going to send me on scavenger hunts now?"

[bal_thier]

It truly was a fickle thing love, it's mysteries still quite impenetrable, even to the leading man himself. What he did know about it however was that he was infatuated with the girl of his dreams and couldn't be happier. Zelda truly was perfect for him, kindhearted yet stern when she needed to be. Once again the perfect pair, two practically completed each others sentences.

Whenever he had to work late at the restaurant dealing with finances or clients she would somehow manage to make him dinner and have a warm bath ready for him just when he gets home. No matter his mood he would always greet her with a smile, pulling her close and leaving a gentle kiss upon her lips and praise his dearest Princess. Sure she always said she wanted to do more around the place but the truth of the matter was they had such a full house that the chores seemed to take care of themselves. Their house guests knew the pair were quite busy and sometimes didn't even get a minute to themselves let alone together.

As Zelda pulled the box from behind the cushion and responded he couldn't help but chuckle humbly and nuzzle her neck before pulling away to look into her eyes. His hands gently motioned for her to open it. "It is far less complex than that I am afraid but I might just have to stow away that idea for the future. Now then, if you would be so kind."

[touchmytriforce]

"Please don't," she chided him very carefully at the thought of scavenger hunts. To have her going here, there, and everywhere, Zelda imagined it'd all too easily take up her time. As if she didn't have enough to do already.

She shifted against him as carefully as she could. Onto her back, so she could get a better view of him - and vice versa. With both free hands, she carefully opened the box he offered and peeking into it momentarily, she peeked over it to him.

"Hm...?" Zelda began with lifted eyebrows. "Earrings?" She elbowed him gently with a brighter smile. "So what is the story behind this?" As she removed the lid, she set it to the bottom of the box instead and took a few moments to admire what he'd hidden.

[bal_thier]

He couldn't help but chuckle in regards to her initial response, "As you wish, I shall show mercy this time." The smirk on his lips practically stained over his features in amusement. When she shifted to move onto her back, the leading man moved to hover over top her, a hand sensually running down her side whilst the other tip toed over the gentle skin of her cheek and eventually cup it within his grasp.

When the box opened and revealed his little gift he nodded in reply, "Note there are two pairs, one for the leading man and one for his dearest Princess." There was a moment of hesitation now, as he recollected himself with a gentle sigh and leaned forward. "I wish for you to pierce my ears my love, as a sign of my unwavering affection towards you. If you so wish I will do so in return." The thumb on the hand cupping her cheek rubbing sensually over the tender flesh.

Beep boop! I have not forgotten! <3

[touchmytriforce]

It was difficult to keep her eyes on the box when he moved along to compliment her. In fact, at some point, her blue eyes found his handsome visage again and as if easily entranced by the man, she stared for more than a few moments. She still wasn't sure how she'd managed to find herself with him. They were both of 'blue blood,' in one way or another, but beyond that...

Zelda really had no idea.

Her attention turned back onto the box as she listened to him. "You wish for me to do something as delicate as that, Balthier? You must be serious, my leading man." Zelda offered to him a most kind and gentle smile, "If you trust me so, the I would be privileged to do so. I wonder, however, is this our form of branding one another? I should not be any other's and you should not either?"

[bal_thier]

Despite his family background being of royal linage within the Archades dominion, Balthier chose another path, one that would take him to places he'd never thought possible and see things beyond his imagination amongst the stars. That was where he belonged, not as some Judge to carry out orders of execution. That wasn't what he wanted out of life and thus he fled to become the leading man that lay before Zelda now.

Luck and determination had something to do with it, from the moment he laid eyes on her Balthier knew she was special. She was his shining light in the darkness when he had fallen into bad times and vice versa. The two had always been there for each other it was only a matter of time before their emotions could not be kept in check any longer, nor did they wish to. She wasn't the only one caught starring, holding her gaze passionately as his fingers continued to idly toy over the soft flesh of her cheek.

After another moment of silence he slowly nodded his head, leaning forward to place a soft, yet compassionate kiss to her lips before pulling merely inches away. His heated breath cascaded against her skin as he spoke, "You are the only one for me, dearest Princess. My heart beats only for you and as such I wish to let those who look upon me know." A small pass, his lips passing over to whisper in her ear, "I am yours and no one else', my love."

I did not forget! I have been mucho busy! ♥♥♥♥

[touchmytriforce]

They were brazen words. In hindsight, it was really no surprise. Balthier had constantly made it a habit to catch her by surprise. He'd done it plenty a time when Link was still in the picture. When she had been caught up in her indecision. How had she managed to fall for him? His charm, most likely.

He was a good man, and that was something she never forgot.

A flush of pink kissed her cheeks at the very contact. It was so simple, but she was still so reserved, so conservative, and so prudish that the mere gesture easily captivated her. If she was a bird and he was the cage, then he had her safely behind an open door that she could fly from if she so choose to.

"...Truly? You would say such serious things to me. And yet know how this place torments the people who live there. You couldn't make such a promise without the threat of outside interference." Lifting her right hand, she carefully traced her fingertips along his jawline with a clear cut affection.

"How happy your words make me. I have no wish to be anyone else's other than yours. I hope that I can uphold such an ideal."