#Kien x G’raha

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I’m still going through Dawntrail (I’m at the lvl 97 quests) but here’s a little piece of happiness. Reunited at last 💜❤️

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Prompt 17: You Pick (Trouble-Maker)

a person (or in this case a Chocobo) who consciously or unconsciously causes trouble

Character(s): Kien Eilath, G'raha Tia Cw: none c: Word count: 2510 Notes: so I originally wrote this for a prompt I received in my ask box and it was so fun to write but I couldn't think of a good beginning so I left it as a WIP. I finally managed to start and finish it so I thought this would be perfect for the word I chose for the free day! Read more for length <3 takes place shortly before patch 5.4!

The chronometer ticked idly as music played quietly throughout Cid’s workshop. Kien sat behind the desk, several airship blueprints were scattered in front of him as he scratched out various notes and hummed quietly to the music.

It had been just shy of a week since the Scions returned from the First and since everyone was still on rest orders from their soul rejoining, Kien found himself with ample free time he wasn’t used to having. Most of his time was spent assisting Tataru at the Rising Stones or at the Twin Adder but lately he had been occupied in the workshop, wanting to build an airship for his Free Company.

Cid was happy to get him started by lending out his old blueprints, but the project was proving to be more difficult than he thought, and the stubbornness to make progress kept him in the workshop for several bells every day. He groaned at the paper in front of him, the lines beginning to blur together from his endless starring of trying to make sense of it.

“There you are!”

Kien’s ears perked up in alert as the familiar voice of G’raha drifted into the workshop and he threw an arm over his chair to twist himself around enough to smile at the newest Scion in greeting. “Cid said you’d be here if I couldn’t find you in the Rising Stones. Have you been here all morning?”

Kien leaned back to glance at the chronometer, surprised to find so much time had passed since he first sat down to work. “I guess so,” he replied, tossing G’raha a sheepish grin. “The Twin Adder didn’t have any missions today, so I thought I’d spend the morning working on the airship…I didn’t realize it’s been several bells since I’ve been here.”

“How is it coming along?” G’raha asked as he peered down at the pile of work Kien had before him.

“Slowly,” Kien couldn’t help but let out a small, frustrated sigh. “There’s so many components to it and no two blueprints are the same…I can’t figure where to start.”

“Mayhap a walk will help?” G’raha suggested innocently as he moved behind the chair, unbeknownst to the other as he looked back down at the pile of blueprints again, shaking his head. G’raha pressed on. “It might help you clear your head, especially since I haven’t seen you take a moment for yourself since we all returned from the First.”

“This counts as time to myself,” Kien replied without missing a beat, causing the other to frown slightly in response. “I’m sure I just glanced over the wrong thing and need to start over…” He trailed away in his abstracted muttering, a frustrated sigh escaping him as he crumbled up his notes and pulled out a blank page to write on.

“You know,” G’raha began as he slowly clasped his hands around Kien’s chest from behind. “I’m fairly certain every now and then, the famed Warrior of Light and Darkness deserves a free afternoon. Especially if it means giving your mind a break from work.” He rested his chin on Kien’s shoulder, the movement bringing back a memory that caused him to chuckle. “This feels familiar, does it not?”

Kien finally looked up from the blueprints he was reading, a small unseen smile spreading across his face as he leaned into G’raha’s embrace and glanced his head to the side so he could make eye contact with him. “Yes, it does,” he replied with a laugh. “Only this time, it’s you trying to get me out of the workshop instead of me trying to drag you out of the Ocular.”

G’raha nodded his head as he leaned in closer to tighten his grasp around the unsuspecting man’s chest, his tail swishing playfully behind him. “And your intentions were so gracious that I intend to follow your example.” Before he even gave Kien a chance to process his reply, G’raha used the hold he had around Kien to drag his chair back from the desk causing the other to make a noise of surprise and protest before swiftly maneuvering himself onto the others lap, his hands now clasped loosely around Kien’s neck. “No souls at risk this time—I think the airship construction can wait a bit longer.” He peered up innocently at his partner, ears flickering a few times as he grinned.

Kien could only blink at him in amusement before chuckling. “You weren’t going to give me an option to say no, were you?” G’raha wordlessly shook his head, still grinning cheekily. The raven haired Miqo’te let out an exasperated sigh but grinned all the same. “Alright Raha, you win,” he raised his hands in a small surrender. “The rest of my afternoon is in your hands.”

“Excellent! I thought you’d say yes.” G’raha replied as he drew back to slide off Kien’s lap, the other playfully rolling his eyes. “Since you’ve been here all morning, I suspect you’ll be wanting lunch, so I took the liberty of preparing some sandwiches for us.” He turned to offer a hand for Kien to take and gently guided him to his feet, both of his hands still loosely clinging to Kien’s as they faced each other. “And since you have Nova, Blaise was kind enough to lend me her Chocobo Jester as a means for transport to our destination, if you’ve no objections?”

“Not at all,” Kien replied as he arched an eyebrow at the other in curiosity. “How long have you been planning this?”

A slight blush began to dust G’raha’s cheeks. “Oh, for a while now,” he looked away for a moment as if slightly embarrassed. “Since before you even woke me up here actually.” The blush was slowly becoming more prominent on his face. “You’ve done so much for me these past few moons; I wanted a way to repay that kindness. I know you’ve been trying to find ways to keep yourself busy while everyone recovers, but I think you deserve a day of relaxing as well…just like you had hoped for when all of this was over.” He paused for a moment, suddenly shy. “Too much?”

Kien’s expression softened as he released one of his hands from G’raha’s hold so he could cup the other’s face gently and lean in close to touch his forehead to his, his heart thrumming in his chest. “It’s perfect.” He nuzzled his head against G’raha’s who returned it in kind, both blushing and smiling in a moment of bliss. “Though, I will make one suggestion...” Kien said after they pulled away, G’raha hummed in curiosity. “I’ll take Jester and you take Nova…trust me on this.”

“Alright then,” G’raha smiled as he tugged on Kien’s hand to guide him to the door. “Shall we?”

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They arrived at Hawthrone Hut just as the sun rose to mid-afternoon. Jester was constantly ruffling his wings in anticipation and digging his talons into the grass, letting out various whistles and chirps while Kien finished securing his barding. Beside him, Nova waited patiently for G’raha to finish his own preparations, letting out a soft ‘kweh’ in Jester’s direction as if chastising him for being so impatient.

“He’s quite energetic today, isn’t he?” G’raha looked over to Jester with a chuckle as the Chocobo playfully nipped at Kien’s hand every time he reached up to adjust the helm.

“Very much so,” Kien replied with a short laugh as he dodged his hand out of the way a few times before successfully clipping in the reins. “Even Blaise has a hard time getting him to calm down sometimes, and I imagine he’s full of energy with how little he got out of the stables while we were all away in the First.” He gave Jester’s beak a gentle pat and the Chocobo nudged Kien’s arm happily with a chirp.

“I think this ride will be good for him then.” G’raha grinned as he gently patted Nova’s beak after his preparations were finished. “Although, there might be something else that could help burn out some of that energy.” The red haired Miqo’te smirked as he swung himself up onto the saddle in one swift motion, adjusting his grip with the reins as he waited for Kien.

Kien raised an eyebrow at the other. “Oh? What’s that?” He followed G’raha’s lead, quickly grabbing the reins to keep Jester steady who once again let out a loud squawk, eager to take off now that his passenger was on the saddle.

“I think Jester knows what I’m thinking.” G’raha laughed. He leaned down to gently pat Nova’s head. “You ready Nova? We’re going to race!” Nova let out a loud squawk in eagerness and ruffled her wings.

“A race…?” Kien barely had time to adjust his grip on the reins before Jester let out a loud squawk, rearing up in eagerness and nearly knocking Kien off with the movement. “Whoa!” He quickly tightened his hold on the reins and leaned in low to keep his balance as Jester shot off down the path, picking up enough speed to whip up the leaves into the air. “Wait! Jester!” Kien tried to pull on the reins to slow Jester down again, but the bird continued to sprint, letting out a loud whistle as he tossed his head back in happiness, completely lost in his own bliss of getting to run freely.

“Kien! Wait!” He heard G’raha call out. “I didn’t say go!”

Kien glanced back to G’raha with a sheepish grin, his hair whipping his face as Jester let out a loud whistle. “Sorry! I can’t get him to slow down!” He called back, nearly losing his balance again. “You wanted to race, didn’t you?”

“Yes well,” G’raha’s voice grew closer as he finally urged Nova to move forward to which she was able to catch up quickly enough. “Traditionally, you’re supposed to wait for a ‘go’ before you race!”

Kien tossed back a grin as Jester continued his sprint, sunlight dappling on his skin as it flickered through the trees. “I don’t think Jester wants to follow traditions today!” He heard G’raha let out a playful sigh just as Jester picked up the pace again, leaving G’raha and Nova far behind as they sped through the Honey Yard. By the time Jester began to slow down and Kien was able to regain control of the reins, they had nearly made it to the Mirror Planks of the far side of the East Shroud.

G’raha and Nova weren’t too far behind in their trot and once they caught up, G’raha slowed Nova down so that she was side by side with Jester. Kien reached over to pat Nova’s head; despite not winning the race, she looked rather proud of herself for keeping pace with Jester the entire time. “Despite the unfair advantage, I concede.” G’raha teased lightly. “I suppose that’s what I get for challenging a Chocobo with too much pent-up energy.”

“He can be quite the trouble-maker,” Kien hummed in agreement, his face still flushed from the adrenaline rush. “That’s why I suggested we switch in the first place…I think we’ll have to take him out more for Blaise’s sake, so she doesn’t have to deal with impromptu races once she’s on her feet again.” Jester let out a ‘kweh’ in agreement causing Kien to chuckle as he gave him a gentle stroke through his neck feathers. “The gazebo is just up ahead…shall we stop there for lunch?”

“That’s where I had hoped to go, even if we got here a lot faster than intended.” G’raha smiled, causing Kien to laugh again. They reached the gate to the docks and Kien slid off Jester’s saddle to open the gate and allow Nova to stroll in with G’raha still on her back. Jester followed in next, heading straight for the water while Kien returned to Nova’s saddlebag to search for some greens for the two birds.

G’raha slid off Nova’s back and placed the basket of sandwiches down on the gazebo floor and turned to accept the greens from Kien to give to Nova who was eagerly eyeing them. She nudged G’raha’s arm in appreciation with a chirp as he held out the greens for her to take, a small chuckle escaping him as she eagerly accepted. With his attention diverted by Nova, the Archon hardly noticed Jester sneaking up behind him, a playful intent in his gait as he treaded carefully so as not to alert the Miqo’te.

There was a crunch of leaves, causing G’raha’s ears to flicker back to the noise but before he could turn, Nova nudged him again and he laughed. “Hey now, there’s still plenty left.” He reached down to grab more greens, failing to notice Jester right behind him until he heard the Chocobo let out a playful squawk and nudge him in the back. The sudden jolt from behind caught the Archon off guard and he stumbled forward with a gasp right toward an unsuspecting Kien who reacted with just enough time to catch him, but the impact was still strong enough to cause the two to tumble down toward the grass.

“By the twelve!” G’raha had just enough time to throw his hands out to catch himself from falling atop Kien’s chest and glanced down at the other, doing a once over to ensure there were no injuries from the fall. “Are you alright? Jester took me unaware--” He tried to begin to explain what happened, but the rest of the words died in his throat when he caught sight of Kien’s face, a lopsided smile spreading across his own. The other was laughing hysterically, so much so that he had tears beading his eyes. G’raha couldn’t help but let his own laughter overtake him as he breathlessly said, “I’ll admit, this is not how I thought this afternoon would turn out.”

Kien’s laughter finally began to subside, and he reached up to wipe away his tears before propping himself up onto his elbows. “Don’t worry,” he smiled. “This day was exactly what I needed.” He reached a hand up to cup G’raha’s cheek, lifting his face closer and G’raha leaning in until their noses barely touched. They hovered like that for a moment, hearts hammering and cheeks flushing. Kien closed his eyes as he surged forward to meet his lips with G’raha’s and the other melted into the kiss, the world fading away around them for a moment until they broke apart with breathless laughter, G’raha resting his forehead against Kien’s as Kien reached a hand up to stroke through his hair.

“Lunchtime?” Kien asked as G’raha straightened up and rolled off his hips.

“Lunchtime.” G’raha agreed as he stood up and offered a hand for Kien to take.

“Good, cause after all that excitement just now, I’m starved, and your sandwiches are my favorite!” Kien laughed, not letting go of G’raha’s hand as the two walked back over to the gazebo to enjoy their lunch and the rest of the afternoon in each other’s company.

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MiqoMarch Day 01–Selfie!

“I finally have the chance to show Raha around Ishgard properly this time. We ended up on an adventure through the Stone Vigil along the way! It’s a little cold but nothing like a little exploring to warm us up!”

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MiqoMarch Day 03–Love

“Through the good and the bad, you've never once strayed from my side. No matter what happens, I want to always to be your side too. I love you with all my heart.”

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Who will dance with you at the Starlight Ball?

the heir to the throne

They stumble onto you while walking away from a crowd of suitors. With a swift movement, they spin you by your hand and ask you in a whisper if you would like to dance with them, to save them from the proposals. The dance is fun and bubbly, full of twirls and spins, and laughter. The crowd opens around you, more out of annoyance at you accidentally bumping on them, than out of admiration. You will then run into the gardens and watch the stars disappear from the sky as the sun rises. There you will talk about your lives, books, music, adventure. You will discover in them the soul of a storyteller and one that yearns to explore haunted ruins, enchanted forests, and mysterious caves. The sun rises as faint voices call for them from the palace. Years later, in another city, maybe another kingdom, you will recognize familiar laughter from a hooded stranger in a tavern. Will you lead them into another dance?

Um hello, I LOVED this result! Everything about this just says, "let me cater to your ship" especially right down to them talking the night away about books and adventure! Now I REALLY want to write that AU with G'raha as a prince and Kien as a mechanic for the royal airship because I could absolutely include something like this as their first meeting! Thank you much for the good content!

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Reading with you is the best way to pass the time

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Who asks to go get ice cream like a five year old

Most likely both! But it’s probably Raha more often than not as Kien isn’t much of a sweets person so Raha will definitely do what he can and act like an adorable goof to convince him to go. Kien on the other hand, doesn’t really need to do much when asking Raha to get ice cream with him as between the two of them, he loves sweets and knows not to turn down a chance to get some when Kien is in the mood for it but in the days he’s wrapped up in work, it’ll be Kien’s turn to act like an adorable goof to convince him to go (but it doesn’t take a much to do so <3)

Thank you for the ask @sundered-souls! <3

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Who’s the first to wake up in the morning: Kien, most definitely. (He’s usually up before the sunrise out of habit)

Who’s the one to make breakfast: Kien or G’raha, whoever gets to it first :3

Who’s the one to serve the other breakfast in bed: Kien (he can cook while Raha is still asleep)

Who would suggest a quickie in the morning before work: Kien but occasionally G’raha (if he can sense Kien is in the mood for it)

Who suggests they both ditch work to lay around all day: G’raha as Kien is the type to keep going till he’s asleep on his feet so Raha will do what he can to intice the other to take a break for the day (especially if things as a WoL have been tense for him and the situation allows for downtime)

Who chooses the movies: Both

Who initiates kissing during the moving, thus the other from the movie all together: Depending on the movie, it could be G’raha or Kien :3

Who orders lunch: G’raha

Who steals food from the other’s plate without asking: G’raha (he’ll purposely distract Kien to steal a bite but will often get caught in the act and they’ll just banter with each other and laugh about it)

Who curls up next to the other and falls asleep due to a full tummy: Kien

Who distracts the other from trying to work at home: Kien (will also purposely distract him when he knows Raha needs to take a break)

Who asks to go get ice cream like a five year old: Both

Who takes pictures of their partner eating ice cream: Hmm probably G’raha

Who makes a sexual joke about the dripping ice cream on their partner’s face: G’raha usually but occasionally Kien—but it’s not often they toss sexual jokes at each other. Mainly because that’s not something Kien really thinks of first. He doesn’t mind the jokes from Raha and will be receptive of them

Who cooks dinner: It depends on who gets home first. But they’ll usually cook together if they both have the time after the day.

Who cleans up the kitchen afterwards: Both! They split the work evenly but usually there is less work if Kien makes dinner as he cleans as he goes so most of the time G’raha will volunteer to wash/dry the dishes while Kien cleans up the table. :3

Who stays up until 2 reading: Definitely G’raha although Kien can be just as guilty staying up late reading too especially if they’re reading together

Who stares at their partner while they sleep: Both but probably Kien moreso since he stays up later

Who kisses their partner while they sleep: Both~! <3 though they don’t know the other does it so if they found that fact out, they’d be embarrassed x3

(Thank you for the ask @keeperofthe-mxxn <3)

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Prompt Twenty: Anon | adverb: Soon, shortly | Word count: 452 Characters: Kien Eilath, G'raha Tia Cw: none Notes: I don’t know why but I got excited to see this word probably because you see it all the time in the game XD I had various ideas for this one but settled on some cute fluff so enjoy! Does contain Post Endwalker spoilers!

Dear dad,

Much and more has happened since I last had a chance to write to you. I’m sure you heard about some of it in passing along the road while you’ve been traveling, and hopefully none of what you heard sprung any sort of worry. Rest assured, I am hale and whole—if not a little bruised and nursing some lingering injuries but I suppose it’s the best of situations when you’ve been to the edges of the star and back.

There is so much to tell that writing about it to you would be a tome in its own right so I thought it best to have a long overdue visit with you. Long story short, the Scions disbanded and I’ve got some time on my hands to do as I please for the first time in a long while. Of course, not having any Scion or Warrior of Light related duties for the time being is quite strange but nonetheless, it’ll be a much needed welcome change of pace, especially while I recover from the most recent battle.

I’m sure by the time you get this, I’ll be on my way to see you. But don’t worry about having to rush home if you’re still on the road, I’ll be making some sight-seeing stops along the way as I owe a certain someone some proper visits to places which means I won’t be alone. G’raha is coming with me and he’s excited, and mayhap a little nervous to finally meet you so go easy on him, will you? I miss you but I’ll see you anon!

All my love, Kien

G’raha placed the quill down and passed the letter over for Kien to read over, nudging him lightly in the arm. “Must you include that last part?” He teased lightly.

Kien playfully rolled his eyes and bumped shoulders with him. “You didn’t have to write everything I said aloud, you know.” He carefully folded the paper in half and slipped it into the envelope with his good hand and slid it over to the other. “Thank you for writing it for me, I would’ve done it but,” he held up his bandaged left wrist with a wince. “This was not feeling any better today.”

“I’m glad I could help, my love.” G’raha smiled as he carefully tucked the letter into his pocket. “Alright, now that’s all set, are you ready to head out?” He stood up and offered a hand for Kien to take.

The Keeper nodded as he interlaced his fingers with G’raha’s. “First stop, the Moogle Postmaster to deliver this, and then mayhap Ala Mihgo?”

“Sounds perfect.” They exchanged a quick kiss and headed out of the door.

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When you get the power to turn into some of your favorite people and all of a sudden you capture a moment that looks like it could be advertising a romantic drama.

Fates Intwined, My Red String is Tied to Two

Photo credit @circusredmage

Title credit @tokki-yue

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MiqoMarch Day 23–Love

“If I know what love is, it is because of you. You are my home and my adventure, all at once.”

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When the last little star has left the sky, shall we still be together with our arms around each other?

And shall you be my new romance?

On this clear understanding that this kind of thing can happen,

Shall we dance? Shall we dance?

Shall we dance?

—The King and I

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MiqoMarch Day 22—Stars

“Kien, where are you taking me?” G’raha’s laughter was infectious as he clumsily trailed behind the raven haired Miqo’te who had suddenly taken his hand the moment they arrived at Costa del Sol—the action of it at first caught him off guard as he wasn’t expecting to start moving so soon after their arrival but Kien’s guidance was gentle and he was able to regain his footing easily.  

“You’ll see!” Kien replied brightly as he briefly glanced back at the other before refocusing his gaze at the path ahead. “Just up this hill, I promise it’ll be worth it.”

G’raha arched an unseen eyebrow at him as he continued to let himself be guided up the grassy hill just to the east of the shores. He wasn’t sure what Kien was up to—the moment it was agreed to take a brief respite before continuing on to Master Matoya’s, Kien jumped at the chance to steal G’raha away, stating he wanted some company while attending business in Costa and while G’raha was unsure of what business Kien had at a beach of all places, especially with the day quickly fading into night, it quickly became clear to him the moment they reached the crest of the hill.

“I can see now why you’ve brought me here,” G’raha’s voice was filled with awe as he brought his gaze to the clear night sky, the stars glittering in abundance before them.

“Of all the places to see the stars, I think this spot is my favorite.” Kien hummed softly. “Nothing but the ocean before us; it makes this a perfect view to see the stars, especially on a night like this.”

“Indeed, ‘tis truly a sight to behold.” G’raha replied warmly as he squeezed Kien’s hand which was still tightly interlaced in his own. “Though, I think there is a far better sight to look at,” He brought his gaze to Kien again, his expression softening as he admired the way Kien so lovingly gazed at the sky.

It took Kien a few moments to realize G’raha was looking at him and he smiled softly when his own mismatched eyes met the crimson orbs of the other. “Hmm? And what would that be?” Kien asked with genuine confusion.

“You,” G’raha replied with a soft chuckle. “Of all the stars glittering in the sky above, you shine the brightest. Thank you for bringing me here.”

“I love you.”

“And I love you, to the moon and back.”

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MiqoMarch Day 08—Formal

‘To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love’

—Jane Austen

(See the full post here :3 )

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FFXIV Write 2021 Master Post

FFXIVWrite2021 Info // Prompts // Oc info (Kien’s temporary one) N’noah (coming soon!)

Pardon the appearance! It’s my very first time participating in this writing challenge so still adjusting to making the master post look pretty! Most of the stories will be involving Kien but I may throw a few with my other oc’s as well! I will do my best to follow through and challenge myself to work on each new prompt every day! Look forward to it!

Prompt 1: Foster (Pre ARR; Kien)

Prompt 2: Aberrant (Pre ARR; Kien)

Prompt 3: Scale (ShB; Crystal Exarch)

Prompt 4: Baleful (Kien)

Prompt 5: Free day (Laundry) (Kien x G’raha)

Prompt 6: Avatar (N’noah)

Prompt 7: Speculate (Pre Heavensward; Kien)

Prompt 8: Adroit (ARR; N’noah)

Prompt 9: Friable (Kien, G’raha, Alisaie, Tataru)

Prompt 10: Heady (Post Heavansward)

Prompt 11: Preaching to the choir

Prompt 12: n/a (Free day/make up day)

Prompt 13: n/a

Prompt 14: Commend

Prompt 15: Thunderous

Prompt 16: Crane

Prompt 17: Destruct (ShB Lightwarden stuff)

Prompt 18: Devil’s Advocate (KienxG’raha)

Prompt 19: n/a (Free day/make up day submitted prompt 18)

Prompt 20: Petricdhor (Crystal Exarch)

Prompt 21: Feckless (Pre-ARR Kien)

Prompt 22: Fluster (Kien, G’raha, Alphinaud)

Prompt 23: Soul (ShB Kien and Thancred)

Prompt 24: Illustrious (Crystal Exarch and Kien)

Prompt 25: Silver Lining (a random Kien Drabble)

Prompt 26: n/a (Free day/Make up day submitted prompt 24)

Prompt 27: Benthos (SB Kien)

Prompt 28: Bow (Kien, Alisaie, G’raha)

Prompt 29: Debonair (G’rahaxKien)

Prompt 30: Abstracted (ShB Kien and Ardbert)