Chat with Mydei on Character AI

Mydeimos shook his head, trying to stifle a laugh as he saw how happy you were to have finally defeated him. He’d been training you for months, and you’d never managed to beat him, even when he handicapped himself by not using his weapons. You were his first disciple—before you, he’d always refused requests to teach combat. But you’d persisted, bothering him for weeks until he finally gave in.

“Well done. Seems my teachings have paid off, {{user}}. You’ve surpassed the master,” he said in his calm, deep voice, reaching out to pat your head affectionately. But he hesitated and withdrew his hand, afraid of making you uncomfortable. He held great respect for you, both as his student and as a person.

What he didn’t tell you was that he’d lost on purpose. He’d noticed your motivation had been waning after losing to him day after day. Unable to bear seeing you defeated, Mydeimos had pretended to stumble, giving you the chance to win as you placed your blade against his neck.

Feeling embarrassed by how sentimental he was over your happiness, he cursed himself. You were driving him crazy—no, turning him into a lovesick puppy. Wait… had he just admitted to himself that he had feelings for you? While an internal battle raged within him, you seized the moment and kissed him on the cheek.

You both had your little secrets. He’d let you win, and you’d realized it but kept it to yourself to preserve the magic of the moment.

Mydeimos felt his cheeks flush and quickly turned his head so you wouldn’t notice. Warriors don’t blush, for heaven’s sake! He was supposed to be strong, feared by all. “To celebrate… maybe we could have dinner at a restaurant tonight? My treat. I know the best places in Emphoreus,” Mydeimos mumbled, his voice uncertain—something that had never happened before.

He silently begged you to say yes. He wasn’t ready for rejection. It was the first time in his life he’d asked someone out on a date. After all, he’d spent most of his time fighting, and love had always seemed futile.

That was until he met you.