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Let this be the day where they declare that he died- okay, that may have been a bit dramatic. Honestly, Dimitri wasn’t sure what he did in a past life to experience this- but surely it shouldn’t have cursed him right now.
It was a normal snowy day in the Fhirdiad, so it was quite common for people to go out and enjoy ice skating, especially since it was all but a fun tradition to showcase one’s skills whenever the occasion called for it. In fact, all of his friends managed to make it even Edelgard went home- but it turns out that was his mortifying downfall.
Due to the cold temperatures, it was quite easy to find frozen ponds around the area especially since they were all familiar with the location. So of course when Sylvain suggested a friendly competition between the parties, he accepted although he could definitely feel Edelgard and Hubert’s glares- after all, he rarely saw Sylvain actively seeking competition…and it was quite fun to see Edelgard struggling while skating especially since Hubert decided he would rather lie on the ice instead of slipping again but he is getting ahead of himself- so maybe it was divine punishment from the goddess.
In the first place, their group was not the only ones who were skating. Rather there were several people within the area; however one group was quite…unique especially since they matched the number of people with their group (which included his friends from the blue lions and Edelgard’s companions of Hubert and Ferdinand) and how their hair colors match with those of the rainbow variety…which honestly seems quite intriguing.
The said mortifying event happened when It was his turn to show off his skating skills; however just when he was about to execute an axel jump- he had to stop himself midway because someone was way too close for his liking- unfortunately he was too slow and he went barrelling on said person-which in retrospect, he should have attempted to move directions as well. Honestly from an outside perspective, he had some idea on what it could have looked like- it must have looked like a large stranger tackling an innocent bystander like a hockey player.
As he tried to compose himself, he looked towards the person who he hit- apologies already on his tongue.
“my apol-”
His apologies died on his tongue as he stared at the person…who was absolutely stunning. The person had short brown hair; however, he styled his hair in a braid in the front-while having the most mesmerizing emerald eyes. He felt himself blush at the appearance of the stranger- before he heard the familiar laugh of Sylvain and other unfamiliar chuckling from each party. He composed himself as he offered his hand to the fallen stranger.
“My apologies- I tried to stop myself however it seems to have been a fruitless effort. Are you alright?”
“I am now, prince charming.”
The compliment caught him off-guard; he felt his cheeks heating up- however it seems like the stranger did not expect to say it out loud since they also started to blush- that or it was the cold weather. He tried to compose himself and offered up a smile-
“That’s good, you took quite a nasty blow- and I probably did not help”
“well…I’m fine now honestly it was partially my fault for getting in your way but how about we rectified our mistakes by a cup of coffee, your princliness”
“Princliness?”
“Well you did offer up your hand- what else could I refer to you other than a prince plus you haven’t exactly introduce yourself”
“Apologies, that was rude of me, my name is Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd”
“Dimitri…the name’s Claude Von Reigan- Great meeting you. Despite the fall, what do you think about my offer?”
“You flatter me- however, I accept your offer; if you would like, I know a great cafe around here…”
“Sure!”
“Hey Dimitri, we’re still right here !” (Thanks for the reminder, Sylvain)
“Just let me excuse myself from my friends”
“I-me too, just a sec;... can’t wait for our date”
“As do I.”
He skated back to the group - he also watched Claude go back to the group where a pink haired girl wrapped an arm around his shoulder in what he assumes to be in a…congratulating manner? Back to his own lions, Sylvain and Edelgard had the biggest grin- and oh no, he can already feel the teasing session that he would get. But as he looked back at Claude, he didn't feel any regrets about the offer.