rippled | claude

[ HAHA ]

I don't. At least, not the kind necessary for a romantic relationship.

I see...

[ oh! they just remembered something. ]

Maomao?

[ the girl basically confessed in front of god and all of chipper. ]

[ HELP Claude has no idea what's happening there ]

Ah, no. There's no one.

[ HE ISN'T SHIPPING ]

I guess that is good. If there were, it would mean you are having an affair against me.

[ they never broke up...

aiding in killing him doesn't count as a breakup apparently. ]

[ HELP 2... He laughs. ]

That's right. I'd never do that to you. [ Ah. ] So if it's not Uruha, there's no one you have feelings for? Other than me.

Other than you? No.

[ their wife is dead and they will never unpack their complicated emotions regarding iori... who is also dead.

it is not like anyone here would have feelings for me for it to even matter. ]

So we shall remain together, although it seems we are both bad at the telling people about it part.

[ apparently when asked they both just immediately reveal it's fake they are so bad at this ]

[ ... ]

That's not true, you know. [ Casually. ] My heart definitely skipped a beat when you said you wouldn't let me go.

[ Boldly takes their hand and squeezes. ]

[ claude normally does such a good job at not acknowledging the thoughtshare that it takes several seconds too long for their brain to to boot up.

why is this man. ]

W-well! It's supposed to resonate with you... and everything...

It did. It meant more than you think.

[ Let's go of hand because he's getting shy now. ]

I think they focus on romance is a little short sighted anyway. There's plenty of ways to care about someone that are just as important.

[ ... ]

But not as important as our love story, obviously.

[ okay, that makes them snort.

still, what he says is true though. ]

I do not think anything compares to our love, Claude. We are...

[ they trail off. they do not remotely remember what week they started this on. ]

Several weeks strong.

Aw, you remembered? You are so sweet.

[ Boldly kisses their cheek.

Remembers something... ]

By the way, what name do you prefer to be called by? Saber? Yamato? Takeru?

[ pretending like the cheek kiss didn't just fluster them, ]

... Saber is still fine. I suppose you could say Takeru, but–Saber is easier.

[ SABER YOU ARE SO CUTE!! FRANCY LIFT YOUR BAN ON SHIPPING WITH FIRE EMBLEMS!!! ]

I guess. I like the sound of Takeru though.

But I can call you Saber around others if it's a secret or something.