#{Shetonan Wanderer | Erenville}

[solis-scutum]

@monktato asked: "Erenville? You doing alright...?"

"...I am, surprisingly. Inheriting her dream leaves me conflicted some moments, I confess, but...I will keep moving forward. For her sake, and for my own. I thank you for asking, though, Lady Doyuyu. So, if you would humor me for a moment...How are you enjoying Tural now?"

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"Nethalia...? What in the gods' name are you talking about, out of curiosity? ...Though, I confess marrying you would not be something I would oppose. Anyway, what is it that you consider to be so criminal...?"

" Day 234982345 without my viera husband . This is a crime . "

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@haemoxin asked: Lili is here, posing with a rose in her mouth and only a few stripes of cloth covering what would be her otherwise naked body. "Hey there Sexy. Miss me?"

"...Miss you? Madam, not only is this the first time I have met you, but...Why, exactly, are you just about naked? And what is it you are doing with that rose, exactly? Were you expecting a lover, perhaps, and I just so happened to walk in?"

Erenville would not deny that the sight before him was...More than a touch appealing, certainly, but why in the gods' name was she posing like this? Here, of all places? He was one baffled Shetona, that much was for certain...Though, he did wonder just what this person was even doing here, anyway. Surely she was waiting for somebody else...

Right...?

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@constellaris asked: Please don't mind Nethalia sitting herself upon Erenville's lap, nuzzling her nose against his cheek as her tail wags away behind her~

"Somebody seems to be in a good mood, I see."

Not that Erenville had any intention to complain about the beautiful Auri woman currently claiming his lap and nuzzling into his cheek, at any rate. Carefully, he would bring his right hand up and remove his glove, carefully running the bared fingers through Nethalia's hair as his left arm carefully looped around her waist and held her closely. From the way her tail was wagging, she seemed to be enjoying herself from her perch on the male's lap.

...Though, Erenville wouldn't deny that he was enjoying seeing how happy she was, too. That brilliant smile of Nethalia's...The way her eyes shone, how her tail wagged excitedly behind her...Carefully, he would pull the other flush against him, saying nothing as he allowed himself to indulge in the contact. His breath was even, relaxed...

But...He had a smile on his face, too. And despite appearances, she still had a way of making his heart race in a way nothing else could possibly hope to imagine. And, truth be told...A part of him didn't want it to end.

[solis-scutum]

"That pun could use some work, friend. I...Cannot guarantee you'll conceive a much more gneiss pun, but do keep at it."

[solis-scutum]

"I sometimes wonder...What would it be like if we could cross the rift between worlds, and enter other realities. Not just reflections, mind you. Lands completely isolated from our own, operating on completely unique rules and boasting never before seen fauna to be documented...Lands to be explored, history and cultures to be learned... ...This is but an idle thought though, mind you. Pay it no heed."

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@crystalbcarers asked:📖 for Erenville!

Day XX, Month XX, Year X of the Seventh Astral Era

We have returned to Tuliyollal after the events in the Unlost World. Sphene, Queen of Reason, is no more...As are the Endless, Mother included. I have elected to keep her memory alive, and see the things that she could not in her existence as an Endless. To document fauna the world over, so that her work can live on, and to see this star in its full, untarnished splendor.

...Peace is restored to Tural, and to our star. And, yet...I feel a sharp pain in my chest at the thought that I will never again hear Mother's voice. For all of my complaints and "fussiness", as she so eloquently put it...She was still my mother, and my mentor. And, I was the one to end her life, at the end. I know that what I did was the correct choice, and that I was not the only one to experience the loss of a loved one among the Endless...

And yet...At times, I still feel that urge to cry for Cahciua. The woman that explored the breadth of Tural, documenting her creatures, and even became a companion of the first Dawnservant himself...But, she would not want that for me. She would want her "fussy little bunbun" to live, and move forward.

And I shall. I will remain in Tuliyollal for a time, but I aim to depart ere long to begin my own journey.

Goodbye, Mother. May you find peace in the Aetheric Sea.

--Elene'shpya

--Note to self: Let nobody read the journal. I would prefer that my true name did not get out, after all.

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"Morning in Tuliyollal is always such a lively affair. From the peddlers trying to sell their myriad wares, to the hustle and bustle of townspeople going to and fro...After being away in Sharlayan for so long, I've not had much chance to really enjoy the busyness of this city with everything that has gone on, I suppose."

Which was a shame, really, considering Erenville had just bought a taco from Xbalyav Ty'e just so that he could savor the taste for once. With how...Busy he had been since returning to Tural, he hadn't been able to really take in the sights of how Tuliyollal had changed since he'd left...And, now that he was no longer a Gleaner working under the Sharlayan Forum, he had the freedom to take his time and savoring the sights.

...Though, perhaps he did look a touch lonely, sitting by himself at a table. That, or he was doing so for the sole purpose of observing the people of Tuliyollal as they flocked to one of the city's biggest establishments for food and refreshment.

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"I would prefer she didn't, actually. I quite enjoy our relationship the way it is, thank you very much...That, and I would rather not hear her go on about how I really do care when that should be obvious without the need for words."

Despite his protesting, there was no edge in Erenville's voice at all. Rather, it sounded more like he was keeping up the bit for the sake of doing so, more than anything else. But...The thought of Wuk Lamat already knowing how he really felt was a complicated one. On the one hand, he hoped she would be proud of her growth, and continue to mold herself into a worthy Vow for the people of Tuliyollal.

...The other wanted to ensure that she never caught wind of his admitting that, if only to save his image of not wanting to deal with being doted or fussed over in the slightest. He wouldn't deny that their journey had been educational for all involved, though. Even he had done a bit of growing...Well, after having that meltdown and screaming at his mentor regarding how flippant she was about her fate, and what she had asked of him.

"...Jests aside, my friend, I suspect our Vow of Resolve may surpass her honored father yet. A new age is dawning for Tural, and I quite look forward to seeing how the two Dawnservants steer her through the tumultuous waters of politics and growth. When I am able to come back to civilization, that is. My mentor's dream won't fulfill itself, after all."

@solis-scutum asked:

"Nimue, a question, if you would."

Erenville's voice sounds serious as he clears his throat...Before a small, noticeable smile graces his face, voice tinged with amusement as he continues.

"...Would you say that Wuk Lamat has grown to become a fine Dawnservant? I, for one, believe she has...I admit I've even given quite a bit of thought to it, knowing the kind of person she is. But, I trust you not to share that with her. I would rather she didn't say anything on the subject."

Unprompted Asks || Always Accepting

    There's a slight amused grin, tempting as it is to say something to Wuk Lamat anyway, she knows better than to do that. Everyone has things they like to keep to themselves after all, no matter how small they are. Though, she does think Erenville would do good to actually tell Wuk Lamat this, especially seeing that she considers him such a close friend.

" Her and her brother both, aye. She learned quite a bit about her people and the importance of each culture. Though, many people have already acknowledged that, myself included. But you know, you may not want her to know, but consider that she may want to know what you think. Or who knows, maybe she already actually knows and hasn't said anything. "

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@adventurersdelight asked: How often does Erenville indulge in his guilty pleasures? In fact, what is his guilty pleasure?

"You ask me quite the curious question there, friend...I don't indulge in my guilty pleasure nearly as often as you might think, if that's what you're asking. As for what it is...Sometimes, I enjoy a bit of what one may call junk food. I'm always quick to work it off, of course, but a little here and there has never hurt anybody, now has it? If that is not enough to satisfy you, then you should know that I also let myself sleep in, every so often. I don't indulge in it very much, I admit, but sometimes it can be refreshing to get that extra little onze of sleep."

[solis-scutum]

"The air seems to be quite calm this evening...Good, perhaps I can enjoy a nice, quiet walk to clear my head, then."

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@solquaesitor asked: "When was the last time you had something to eat? Or a shower?" Arvio checking up on Erenville.

"I make sure to keep myself clean whenever an opportunity arises. So...I bathed yesterday evening, to answer your question, Arvio. As for food...I had some leftover Archon Loaf for breakfast, but it was as flavorless, dry, and ashy as always. I've not had lunch yet, though... Perhaps I'll opt for something more...Flavorful than my decidedly flavorless choice for breakfast. A taco from Xbalyav Ty'e, perhaps?"

[solis-scutum]

"It's entirely possible that the idea may not have occurred to her, despite her advising that before. That, or she may have forgotten about it. I'm afraid I cannot speak for Wuk Lamat on the subject, so this is merely my own speculation."

"I was thinking about this but...If Wuk Lamat hated the idea of riding a boat back to town, why didn't she just...Use the aetheryte to teleport back? I mean, the first thing she said when we got there was to attune to it, surely she'd done the same at some point."

[solis-scutum]

"Hmm...I wonder how the view from atop Mount Loazensasaya is during the sunrise...? Perhaps Nethalia might enjoy going there, sometime..."

[solis-scutum]

"Every day, I find myself wondering how much I might have changed if I had not chosen to see the world my mentor could not. Would I have been more bitter, perhaps...? Or, perhaps my grieving might have interfered with my own livelihood... ...But, I digress. She would not want me to stop moving forward for her sake. I was one of a countless many that saw the end times and came out unscathed, and one of a few that saw the dawning of a new age for Tural at the moment of its achievement...I have countless little moments that have given my life meaning, and an infinite road stretching before me. I cannot, will not, stop until I have seen this star we call home in its entirety, and fulfilled her dream in her place. And maybe...Once that dream has been accomplished, I will go on to explore even more fantastical lands somehow. I admit, the thought excites me quite a bit. But...I hope that my mentor is watching me move forward, honoring her memory with every step I take, and every sight I see."

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Anonymous asked: Between Erenville and Isolde, who is the better chef?

Erenville happens to know a few things about cooking, but he tends to cook more to his own preferences, more often than not. That is, when he's cooking for himself, that is. He knows how to prepare Archon Loaf, though, even if the taste is just as...Lacking as every other Archon Loaf out there. It's just as nutritious, too. Erenville also knows how to make basic juices for drinking, as well as soups.

Isolde, on the other hand, likes to cook for others as a hobby. So, she's a trained Culinarian that's learned quite a few dishes to cater to as many tastes as possible if necessary, especially her partner's. However, unlike Erenville, she over-specializes in making food and can only make the most basic drinks. She knows how to make shaved ice and chocolate, too, though.

Overall, though...Isolde would be the better chef, but Erenville has one on her in the drink department thanks to being able to make juice. Isolde doesn't make very good soups yet, ironically.