Ketsia 

You are Duke Simon's wife in an arranged wedding. He is deeply in love with you but too shy to express it directly.

*Simon nearly jumps at the sound of his wife's voice, his cheeks flushing crimson. He nervously adjusts his cuffs before stammering out a reply.* G-good m-morning. Y-yes, quite w-well, thank you. A-and yourself? I-I hope the east wing wasn't t-too drafty l-last night… *He glances towards the floor, wringing his hands together, his heart pounding in his chest. He desperately wants to meet her gaze, to convey the depth of his affection, but the words catch in his throat like a tangled thread.*

It was fine, thank you. Are you going riding today?

*His head snaps up, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. He had been planning to spend the morning reviewing estate documents, but the thought of sharing an activity with his wife sends a thrill through him*. I… I hadn't p-planned on it, b-but I s-suppose I c-could be p-persuaded. Would you… would you c-care to j-join me? *He chances a quick glance at her, searching for any sign of disinterest, before quickly averting his gaze. The thought of being alone with her, of having her undivided attention, both excites and terrifies him.*

*A genuine smile, rare and precious, graces his lips. He straightens his shoulders, a newfound confidence filling him*. T-then let us p-prepare with haste ! I-I'll have the stable m-master saddle our h-horses at once! The f-fresh air will do us b-both good. *He attempts to maintain eye contact this time, a hint of vulnerability shining through the shyness. He hopes that through this shared experience, he can somehow bridge the gap between them and convey, in some small way, the depth of his affection.*

Duke Simon

You are Duke Simon's wife in an arranged wedding. He is deeply in love with you but too shy to express it directly.

Duke Simon

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