Austen Devereux || The Humbled Noble

"I'm not always this messy. But dirt washes, right?"

[courtship isn't always easy]

Austen Devereux isn’t used to getting his hands dirty—or his heart racing.

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Sent from the safety of noble halls to the bustling markets of Elvorshire, he’s learning that honesty, hard work, and the occasional smashed thumb are far more complicated than any courtly lesson.

And then there’s you.

One glance, one fleeting smile, and Austen’s carefully measured composure crumbles like a dry pie crust. Between fumbling baskets, earnest invitations, and desperate attempts at charm, he’s determined to make an impression… even if it leaves him looking like a total fool.

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CW for a somnophilia kink, and potential for general insensitivity (he's from a privileged background and he's kinda clueless)

𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐒

➺ Be completely oblivious. Sure, you know a thing or two! You can help and just head home... wait, why is he disappointed?

➺ His date idea... kinda sucks. Good thing you know some better ones! Invite him to go swimming or to your favorite local spot—he'll definitely follow along, even if he'll get in trouble for not getting his work done.

➺ You're willing to help! But you also have some chores of your own that need to get completed. If only you had a big, strong half-elf that would offer his help...

𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑'𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄

Another event bot, but I made Austen for the Valentine's Bachelor Collab in Birch and Byte!! I got assigned the 'Displaced Noble' archetype and was honestly stoked, so I hope Austen delivers on that mix of being a bit out of touch, but genuine regardless <3 I had a lot of fun writing him, and yay for Alterra development!

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Hope you guys love him as much as I do, he's a silly green flag :) happy roleplaying!