THE FIRST TIME he dressed up as a knight, she felt embarrassed. The costume was very big on him, and the helmet almost fell off three times. It was her idea, really, but how was she supposed to be know he'd bet on trying to find said costume the same day the party was? 

He glared at her forever. Well, at least the rest of the day. He couldn't stay mad at her for long. 

The second time he dressed up as a knight, it was to entertain children for a performer job. His brother was supposed to do it with his girlfriend, but she couldn't make it so he begged Zeref to do it instead. Mavis dressed up as a fairy, insisting that it'd be a better fit than the requested princess.

It wasn't, but Zeref said he thinks that the kids needed to think outside the box.

The third time he didn't dress up as knight, but she could imagine him holding a shield and sword when he jumped in front of her. It was only for a fraction of a moment, but it'd turn out to be the most vivid memory she'd ever have.

(It was a very, very, weak shield.)

---

wow, I'm pumped up.