Edeleth Week Day 1: Fodlan

     A typical time for Edelgard and Byleth out amongst the people as they head on a post-marriage meal.

               The sun was shining that day in the Adrestian Capital, children playing on the sidewalk when a regal figure in a red, fancy dress and a tiara strode close, a green-blue-haired woman in a gray overcoat and fanciful tights beside her.  “It’s the Empress and Queen!” said a little boy.

 

               “Yes, we’re off to have lunch at that restaurant over there.” Said Edelgard, gently patting the young one’s head.

 

               “What is your name, young one?” asked Byleth.

 

               “Charles, this is my sister Bethany.” He replied, letting his sister walk up to meet the two authority figures.

 

               “Hi!” said Bethany, waving enthusiastically.

 

               “Always nice to meet the people.” Smiled Byleth.

 

               “Quite.” Agreed Edelgard, shaking their small hands, Byleth doing the same.  “You treat each other nice now, and treasure each other.” Added Edelgard.  The two got up from talking to the children and headed off, walking to the steak shop.  “Oh, I should’ve dressed more casually, I don’t want to attract too much attention.” Frowned Edelgard.

 

               “Hey, it’s fine.” Replied Byleth.  “You’ll be fine, El.  Maybe we’ll get some autograph-seekers, but I doubt anyone’s going to bother our meal.”  They waited to talk to the waiter, who seated them in a comfortable booth in the middle of the restaurant.  Byleth smiled at Edelgard as she looked over her menu.

 

               “What?” asked Edelgard playfully as she noticed Byleth looking.

 

               “Just…you.” Sighed Byleth.  “I’m just…so glad I get to see you happy and free like this.  I’ve…I was so motivated to make you happy, to make you feel good after I heard how horrible your childhood was.”

 

               “Th-thank you, Byleth.” Smiled Edelgard, dabbing at her eyes.  A waitress came by.

 

               “Ready to order?” she asked.

 

               “I’ll have mead and a steak, medium rare.” Said Byleth.

 

               “Chocolate milk and a cinnamon roll.” Stated Edelgard.

 

               “Ah, the usual for the royal couple?  Coming right up.” She replied.

 

“You do always order that.” Smiled Edelgard.

 

“It reminds me of Dad.” Replied Byleth, sighing wistfully.

 

“He was a good man.” Agreed Edelgard, inwardly cursing herself for allowing Kronya inside the Academy.  Still, Byleth forgave her, so she should forgive herself.

 

“And you?” asked Byleth.

 

“I didn’t have many sweets as a child, I always want to get them whenever possible as an adult.” Replied Edelgard.

 

“It’s part of your charm, El.” Replied Byleth.  The two giggled together, happy in each other’s presence.

 

The End