SSS Carmen’s side (#10)

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𝐒𝐎𝐅𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 by @belladoesrpmeme​

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♥️ “You’ll always be safe with me.”

Saturday nights were theatrical plays in the Scientia Mirabile household. They all had to get used to it. If there was a guest, he had to play alone too. So it was a little of a surprise when Talcott presented the hat of characters to Gladio and the older man raised a brow.

“I’m not the bad guy by default?”

“Daddy is the mean bad guy, uncle Gladdy! He kidnaps Mommy all the time!”

Gladio looked at small Aglaea explaining the facts as Carmen winked his way. Play alone by the house rules. Any further questions were responded by the enthusiastic offspring of the hosts before the scene unfolded. 

At least Gladio could thank Talcott for giving pointers of the scenes as it unfolded, because damn, Ignis was very into his own character. That chilling deep and rich laugh as he hid half of his face with a burgundy blanket-makeshift-cape was award deserving. Carmen playing the damsel in distress so comfortably resting on Ignis’ chest so Aglaea could save her was endearing.

“Sir Gladiolot! We need to rescue Miss Carmina quickly!”

Aglaea must have inherited her father’s drama skills because with a plastic princess wand she was a formidable and capable soldier. Serious expression and all.

“A foolish man shan’t take what is mine. This lady is to stay within my palace’s walls!”

Damn Iggy, that mocking look on his eyes made Gladio smirk in a challenging way.

“Big words for a worn like you, Ignisus. She’ll return to me soon, mark my words!”

“Sir Gladiolot!” Came Carmen’s sad calling, hand stretched as to make a point. Her expression sold the need to be rescued and almost made Gladio blush.

Those two were tricksters! Focus, Amicitia!

The scene of the battle played along with the action it required. The battle cries and soft gasps of surprise and nerves made it all worthy until the final moment was to be done. Carmen was now within his embrace, doe eyes and pink cheeks reminding Gladio that she pinched her face to look that way. That was not their first role-play. It was time for him to make the experience a golden one as the end neared and-

“Carmina, you’ll always be safe with me.”

But silence was the only thing that came to him as he delivered his words. He looked at each and every single participant and felt heat rise to his face as he coughed. He did it with emotion and intensity. Where was the problem?!

“Gla-Gladio, sir. That was-”

“Horrible.”

Talcott wanted to complain to ease the blow on Gladio’s behalf but Carmen was already laughing behind a hand.

“Look to the actress while you deliver your heartfelt message, Gladio. You must convey the sentiment not only by the words but by the actions. Look.”

And while Ignis was by far the most infuriating and cocky bad guy he had the opportunity to challenge- no wait- Well, he was good at convincing with his performance, Gladio was reminded how he had grown in confidence as he asked Carmen to move around and face him for him to gently cradle her face in the palm of his hand. His eyes met hers and the intensity of their bond made Gladio almost look to the side to avoid interrupting such an intimate moment.

“You’ll always be safe with me.”

And by the Cup Noodles he ate the night before, he almost felt like blushing and groaning as Carmen’s face softened and Ignis leaned in to kiss her lips in the tamest and prince like way possible.

“Daaaaddy! You are not the Prince!”

Of course Ignis Scientia wouldn’t allow him to kiss his wife.

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