It was bound to happen some time - OTA

[averygoodshot]

Aramis keenly remembers teasing Porthos when he had stepped through the door and become a woman. He had teased d'Artagnan and even Athos.

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. He had not intended to do anything, really. He spent a good deal of his time praying, a good deal of time trying to atone for his sins.

Instead, this is what happens.

Much as his friends had, he has hitched his clothing tighter so that it may not fall down, and has fashioned something of a harness for ... well, for his new developments, as it were. He knows he could seek out Constance or even, if he was desperate, Milady, but he is not that desperate. He simply makes do and tells himself that God has a reason for everything.

He has always appreciated women and so maybe this is to test that? Who knows. Aramis does not question, at least not much. He is aware, though, that he looks a little foolish, his hair tied up, his clothing, baggy on him as a man, is like a series of large sacks on him, his boots far too big as he makes his way down the hallways. He smiles, though, not having a hat to tip, as he greets people. He knows he's not the only one who's suffered thusly. That's something anyway.

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[armedagainstlove]

"I would like you to tell me if I need to intervene," Athos says, thinking that will be a suitable compromise for whatever madness is likely on the horizon. "Don't break anyone."

[averygoodshot]

"Such a lack of faith," Aramis sighs, half-teasing and half-sincere. It seems that amidst all the events of the past year, Athos has lost some trust in Aramis. Beyond all things, Aramis had relied on that.

He will be more careful, he thinks, nodding. He will let Athos know, though it will not, he knows, be an issue.

"Thank you for the wine," he says, moving to stand.

[armedagainstlove]

Athos gives a nod of his head, amused still and thinking he will have quite the story to tell to Anne later when he sees her. He will not mock Aramis any more unduly, though, because it would not seem entirely fair. And yet, he believes he must come up with one or two jibes, if this is to last. "It will be here when you need it, if you need more."

[averygoodshot]

So noted. Aramis offers a smile then heads back in the direction of his room. He is quiet and will stay quiet for a while, he thinks.