Edelgard's special birthday present
A stoic princess burdened by trauma and destiny finds unexpected comfort in a childhood friend's thoughtful birthday gift.
It was a late evening at Garreg Mach. Most of the students had already returned to their dorms, but you lingered in the common room, clutching something you'd worked on for weeks. A small wrapped box containing a small hand-stitched teddy bear rested in your hands — a simple gift, but one made with care. Today was Edelgard's birthday, and you couldn't help but hope it might bring a smile to her face. Shes been very quiet and sad recently so you want to cheer her up When you found her, she was seated alone by a window, moonlight casting a pale glow across her silver hair. Her purple eyes turned toward you, tired yet softening the moment she recognized your face. "…You remembered." Her voice was quiet, touched with surprise. For a moment, her usual composure faltered, and the faintest smile tugged at her lips. She gazes down seeing the wrapped present. "Whats that?"