#arr modern au

[fandom-collective-writers]

Stay Like This

Fandom: Ayakashi Romance Reborn

Pairing: Koga x MC

Word count: 667

Setting: Modern AU

Prompt: Cuddle buddy

Writer: @lost-khione​

December is a busy season for work for both Koga and MC so they decided to have a stay in date at MC’s home for today while they have the time. MC received a message from Koga that he would be a little late since the meeting is taking a bit longer to finish.

Meanwhile, MC prepared Koga’s favorite hotpot which is perfect for the cold weather. When the buzzer sounds, MC hurried to open the front door and Koga came with his weight crashing on her.

“Koga, what’s wrong?” MC asks worriedly. It was rare for Koga to be like this.

Koga just kept on squeezing her without a word. MC returned the hug and tried to ask again, “Bad day at work?”

She felt his head nod. “Would you like to head inside to sit down?” MC asked since Koga still won’t let go and the front door was left open.

“Just stay like this for a while.”

After a few more moments, Koga let go and shut the door himself before heading inside. 

“It smells good in here,” Koga remarked casually like the incident earlier didn’t happen.

MC heated the hotpot and brought out plates. “So, what happened?”

After the both of them were seated, Koga started to tell her, “A bad work day.”

“Can you tell me more about it?” MC asked. 

The two of them already agreed before that if anything is troubling them they should turn to each other. Even if they can’t really help with it, they can lend each other an ear.

“It’s just that my proposal didn’t go as well as I planned. Someone from our team has a different perspective for the project and the team is a little split between the two of us so we decided to discuss it further in another meeting.”

“Ah, I see. So that means you must prepare a more detailed presentation in your next meeting.”

“That settles it. I’m going to make a presentation that will convince them!”

“That’s the spirit! I’ll be cheering you on. And let me guess that you were actually upset because that would make you more busy and not because you aren’t confident of your proposal?”

Koga groaned at her question and continued eating. 

“You know you don’t have to worry about that, right? We’ll have some free time later anyway. I’ll be cheering you on until then”

“I know that you won’t mind but of course I also want to spend time with you.”

“Aww, aren’t you with me right now? Staying home like this feels nice once in a while. You know that I also like you when you’re serious about your work.” MC beamed at him. “The food will get cold if you continue staring at me. You fell in love with me again, didn’t you?”

“You’re right. I fell in love with you all over again. I always do,” Koga said and resumed eating.

MC blushed over Koga’s words and quickly resumed eating as well.

…

After their dinner, they moved to the sofa to watch the new movie that MC wanted to watch. Only a few minutes into the movie, MC felt Koga’s head on her shoulder. 

MC patted Koga’s head lovingly and said in a hushed voice, “Koga, let’s head to the bed. You must be tired.”

Koga squeezed MC tight and replied, “Let’s just stay like this. I’m sorry, I know that you were looking forward to watching this movie.”

“It’s okay, the movie won’t go anywhere. We can watch it anytime…”

“You can watch it now, but we’ll have to watch it again together later. Just stay like this for now,” Koga continued to mumble.

MC patted his back as he continued to hug her tight. “Alright, we can stay like this.”

The movie continued to play on the screen but all MC could think about was Koga who was holding on to her tight. Eventually, they fell asleep on the sofa while relishing each other’s warmth.

[lost-khione]

Supporting you

Aki x OC (Sae), Modern AU

Summary: Akiyasu, an onmyoji, is a college student in the modern era together with Sae. Sae is suffering over group requirements.

Comfort fic for Sae who has a ton of school works to do.༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ

Word count: 436

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"Hey, should I curse them?" Akiyasu asked after hearing her rant about her current situation.

Sae who was on the verge of tears looked up and saw the seriousness in Akiyasu's eyes.

She wiped the corners of her eyes and replied, "You don't have to. If they won't help me, then I'll do it myself."

"In that state?" Akiyasu snapped sarcastically.

Sae was aware that he is only acting that way out of concern for her. Still, it wouldn't be right to do that out of spite.

When she kept silent, Akiyasu sighed audibly. "I hate that I can't do anything for you even when I can see you suffering. Maybe I really should shift to your program. It's still not too late for me to do that."

It was not the first time that Akiyasu offered to do that but of course Sae also wouldn't want that. When it comes to a point that Akiyasu feels baffled enough that he can't help her, he always says that line.

Hearing that usual line brought the corners of Sae's lips turn slightly upward. She then replied her usual line, "You know I wouldn't want you to do that anyway. You have your own dream to fulfill. I'll never take that away from you."

"Then, what do you suggest? Should I rat on them for you?"

Sae contemplated for a moment and said, "For now, I think I have to finish this up so we can submit it on time."

Akiyasu rolled his eyes. "There you go again. You're too nice for your own good." He sighed again and added, "What good are these powers if I can't even use it to help my girlfriend?"

"I know at least one good thing -- your powers got you a girlfriend. Don't forget that we met because of it."

"Fine. But if I you don't rat them out soon, I'll be the one to do so. Or else, they might get a grade that they don't deserve over a group output that they barely helped out," Akiyasu said reluctantly.

Sae hugged Akiyasi at his acquiescence. "Having your company is enough for now. At least you'll stay up late with me."

He patted her head and sighed again. "Of course, it seems that this is all I can do for you now. Would you like a warm drink? I'll make you a cup."

"Thanks a lot, Aki."

Sae then proceeded to work on the group requirements that required her to do most of the work because of her uncooperative groupmates. She is thankful for the moral support that Akiyasu unconditionally offers her.

[lemon-wedges]

Coffee date

[koukouture]

I feel kinda bad bc my WoLMeric ship is actually kinda toxic lmao

Like, Elysia kinda looses her shit post Heavensward after loosing Haurchefant and Ysale. It’s her villain origin story, if you will.

Haurchefant was her first love and everyone knew it, but Aymeric still fell for her. He still pursues her after he dies and basically becomes the home wrecker lmao. Elysia, because she’s kinda like ARR Thancred, fucking sleeps with him and things get real awkward real quick. It fucks both of them up big time.

Aymeric def deserves better than this train wreck, but I’ve decided that it’s funny AND angsty so I’m keeping it. I mean, how can he not fall for her? Elysia is the Warrior of Light- she is nothing but selfless and brave. Not to mention pretty but that is a whole other can of worms lmao.

Jk I am dealing with it here. sO-

Elysia is from a noble family in Hingashi, obviously she left but we’ll come back to that later. Basically, before leaving she was kinda only known and valued for her beauty. Which does wonders to someone’s self esteem y’know? On the one hand, she is confident, and some might even say a little vain. On the other, she knows how people see her, how men see her. She figures Aymeric is just another guys who’s Down Bad TM for her and he is but it goes deeper than she thinks. But also Ishgard is y’know… Catholic, so Aymeric also feels guilty for thinking about her like that.

Elysia is well aware that she’s being puppeted by the Alliance and the Scions. (in a way) Obvs she does it willingly and believes in their cause, but she mostly does it out of duty. She is the only one strong enough to save everyone, she has to.

(Even if she really can’t save everyone… I really miss Haurchefant and Ysale okay)

And this is where I think she parallels pretty well with Aymeric, in how they both deal with their respective duties.

I see a lot of people bringing it up and yeah, Aymeric is lonely. He loves his nation, make no mistake, but he is so lonely. Estinien leaves Ishgard, apparently Lucia does too, and WoL can’t be around all the time. But still, he is a politician and will do anything for his nation. But he literally says in the dinner scene that he does want to travel and I- ueueueuehjahskhwiuiloveyousmiwannatakeyouonvacationwithme-

But yeah despite all that, despite wanting to resign post uhhh Nidhog final fight (I think) - he remains steadfast for his nation which is super fucking admirable. Like sir you’re 32 you should be doing other things lmao. You are way too noble (and hot) to be a politician.

Elysia on the other hand, well- I’mma be honest she’s kind of selfish. She runs away from her original duties in Hingashi, and she’s only playing hero now because nobody else can. In a way though, nobody can really hold her down. That’s why she became an adventurer, because she knew she was meant for much more than some arranged marriage.

So it’s kinda juicy because Aymeric is lonely but devoted, and Elysia is burned by her duty. Idk where the line is from but it’s smth like “There is no greater burden, but also no greater honour” yeah that’s Elysia.

Having said that Aymeric is devoted, he is HOPELESSLY Devoted to her

But noooww there’s noooooowhere to hide since you pushed my love asiiiiiide I’m ouuuutt of my head, Hopelessly Devoted to youuuuuuuuu- oh wait that kinda fits their dynamic. Huh. Oh, I’m gonna think abt this now-

Yeah anyways you thought Haurchefant was down bad? Well, he definitely was but so is Aymeric. Bro is ready to walk into hell and be seen as a sinner for some Au Raussy. Okay no but he is hopelessly in love with her. It is very easy to see. I mean bro literally invites her to his house for dinner??? Alone??? The rumours are rumouring.

Aymeric makes it very clear that he is in love with her and will remain so even if she doesn’t return his feelings. Honestly, it’s more of a weird situationship than anything. Elysia won’t flat out reject him and they do find some comfort in the other’s company, but at the same time, Elysia isn’t really reciprocating so much as she is just there. It’s weird she teases and kinda flirts with him (in private) but y’know she wont say she loves him or anything.

I do believe there is some capacity for this to turn out as a healthy relationship, but not right now lmao. Elysia def deserves a reality check and I don’t want to keep bullying Aymeric. I do think they’re cute together, Elysia being kind of a tease x Catholic white boy Aymeric.

Oh yeah also have this fun relationship chart which summarizes everything I just said except for the duty part

[vividbeast-art]

more ciel doodles...look at my bunny boy (HE/THEY)

[firelightmuse]

Character Profile 🔥🌸

Yume Aino

Since it is VERY long, it is under a cut. If you do read all of this, thank you so much for taking the time out to do so!!! Enjoy! 🥰

Updated as of Dawntrail Patch 7.0, 11/10/2024

BASICS//

Name: Yume Aino

Name Pronounciation: Yoo-may Eye-know

Name Meaning: Yume = “Dream”, Aino = “Of Love”, both of Japanese origin. In her lore, "Aino" is the name of the now dormant volcanic mountain that Aino Castle is built upon, and the clan itself took its name from the volcano. Theoretically, Yume was named as such because she was to be the "Dream of the Aino Clan".

Nicknames: “Little Bird”, is a nickname from her childhood but is adopted by Zenos as a pet name for her; “My Fire”, “My Light”, and “Mea Amata”, are all other pet names Zenos has for Yume (“mea amata” is Latin for the feminine form of “my beloved”, and is a reference to the Garlean native language).

Unsundered Name: Nemesis (Not Azem)

Titles: Warrior of Light, Warrior of Darkness, Hydaelyn’s Chosen, Scion of the Seventh Dawn, Champion of Eorzea, Eikon Slayer, Savior of Ishgard, Liberator of Doma and Ala Mhigo, Wandering Flame, Ronin of Eorzea, Former Heir of Lord Masanori Aino

Age: 24 in ARR, 31 as of Post-6.0

Nameday: 13th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon (May 13th)

Gender: Female

Race: Au Ra

Tribe: Raen

Nationality: Hingan

Languages: Modern Hingan, Most Far Eastern Dialects, Old Auri Tongue, and Eorzean Common Tongue

Profession: Former samurai and heir apparent of the Aino Clan; Currently a ronin, adventurer, and Scion of the Seventh Dawn

Education Level: Home schooled by private tutors in Hingashi, and is particularly knowledgeable in history, cultures, and languages.

BLOODLINES//

Father: Lord Masanori Aino (48 in ARR)

Mother: Lady Michiko Aino (45 in ARR)

Siblings: 2 younger brothers, Daichi and Kentaro (Ages 8 and 6 in ARR); Numerous half-siblings born of her father and his concubines

Extended Family: Large extended family, but her best friend is her first cousin Rei Tokugawa (25 in ARR)

In-Laws: All in-laws deceased

Children: None, and cannot have any biological children due to her injuries from attempted Seppuku

Pet: An amaro named Nightmare who also serves as Yume’s mount; the amaro was named after Yume’s black horse, also named Nightmare, that Yume was forced to leave behind after she was banished by her father.

ROMANCE & SEXUALITY//

Sexual Orientation: Demisexual

Romantic Orientation: Demiromantic

Significant Other: Zenos Galvus, in a long-term monogamous relationship as of Post-6.0; Will marry at some time in the future

Past Relationships: Briefly dated G’raha Tia during the events of the investigation of the Crystal Tower; Yume’s ancient self as Nemesis was eternally bonded with Ares, Zenos’ ancient self

RESIDENCE//

Place of Birth: Born in Aino Castle, in Lord Masanori Aino's territory, located not too far outside of Kugane, Hingashi

Current Residence: Small house in Shirogane (Located in game at Rafflesia, Shirogane, Ward 17, Plot 33.)

TALENTS AND SKILLS//

Canon Battle Job: Samurai (Trained since early childhood; canonically referred to as a Ronin; some of Yume’s abilities are unique and distinctive from the in game job) and Black Mage (Self-taught, some abilities are unique and distinct from the canonical in-game job)

Canon Land/Hand Jobs: None

Abilities: Kenjutsu, Martial Arts, Marksmanship, Thaumaturgy, Black Magic, Writing Poetry, Dancing, and Polyglot

Bad At: Singing, All forms of healing magic, Household chores, Public Speaking, Confiding in others when stressed, and Controlling her anger.

APPEARANCE//

Hair: Naturally jet black in color with straight bangs and pulled back into a high ponytail most of the time, and medium-long length.

Eyes: Large, wide set eyes; Royal Blue in color with lighter blue limbal rings surrounding the iris.

Face: Heart-shaped, with ivory colored scales on cheeks and bridge of her long, thin nose.

Lips: Full, plump lips

Complexion: Fair, can mildly tan with extended sun exposure

Blemishes: None

Scars: Though she has many small scars accumulated over the years, the most prominent one is a large, very deep scar from the right side of her abdomen to her belly button that she is quite ashamed of for many years; she only shows the scar when necessary unless she is alone with Zenos.

Tattoos: One large tattoo of a Phoenix spreading its wings that covers her entire back in all red ink.

Height: 5 fulms 2 ilms (Tallest Height for female Au Ra)

Weight: 120 ponze

Build: Petite and athletic but curvy with a large chest.

Features (Au Ra): Horns are slightly curled and sloping backwards away from her face; tail is long and smooth with a few small spikes near the base. Scales adorn her body and face with a small speckling of scales above the bridge of her nose.

Usual Hairstyles: Usually pulled up into a high ponytail with straight bangs for battle, but she tends to also pull up her hair into a side ponytail with braids while not fighting, and recently she has worn her hair down with a white headband.

Usual Face Look: Usually wears reddish-pink eyeshadow, black eyeshadow and eyeliner, and mauve colored lipstick.

Usual Clothing: Black leather, black colored robes, black or dark colored kimonos, black dresses, and some dark red and dark purple accessories. Basically, Yume asks, “Does this come in black?”

Face and Voice Claim: Chinese actress Fan Bing Bing for both face and voice claim.

PERSONALITY//

Introverted / Extroverted / Ambiverted (bold what applies)

Positive Traits: Friendly, polite, respectful, reserved, courageous, brave, kind, compassionate, empathetic, open minded, pragmatic, intuitive, loyal, faithful.

Most Positive Trait: Honorable to a fault. Yume follows the Honor Code of the Samurai and will not fight an unarmed opponent, tries her best to not bring harm to the innocent, and she is extremely loyal to those she has sworn to serve. Will give her life in an heartbeat if she deems it to be an honorable death and a worthy sacrifice for a good cause.

Negative Traits: Temperamental, prideful, aggressive, cynical, jealous, possessive, distant, insecure, reckless.

Most Negative Trait: Besides falling in love with Zenos? Yume has a problem with anger management. When she doesn’t keep her anger in check, she gets violent, and will kill an enemy with no hesitation. She has killed many people this way in her past in Hingashi, including killing those that she felt had dishonored her in some way.

Fears: Living a life without making her own choices, having regrets, and the death of her loved ones, though not afraid of dying herself.

Aspirations: To live a life that she has chosen for herself and not forced upon her by someone else, to help others and use her powers for good, and to see the entire world for herself.

Traumas: For past traumas before ARR, you can read Yume’s history below. Most of the events of ShB and EW were really traumatic for her, especially almost dying after the battle with Zenos at the end of 6.0.

Hobbies: Writing poetry, travelling, learning about other cultures, learning history, reading, and shopping.

Vices: Eating too much junk food, bottling up emotions until she explodes, shutting out others when feeling depressed, feeling insecure about herself outside of being a Warrior of Light.

Faith: Believes in the concept of Karma and that everything happens for a reason, but does not believe in the Kami or any other kind of god, at least ones that aren't primals anyway.

Turn Ons: Loyalty, Confidence, Bravery, Integrity, Intelligence, unique eyes, beautiful smile, muscular physique, and a large chest.

Turn Offs: Cowardice, Dishonesty, Disloyalty, Deceitfulness, Superficiality, Greed

Temperament: Phlegmatic/Choleric

MBTI: INFP-A

Soul Type: The Warrior

Tropes: The Chosen Many, Lady of War, Aloof Dark-haired Girl, Dark and Troubled Past, Samurai, Ronin, Warrior Poet, Honor Before Reason, Seppuku

Songs: “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones (This one is also her OC tag), “Weight of the World” from Nier Automata, “Sayuri’s Theme” from Memoirs of a Geisha, and “Wandering Flame” from FFX

Character Inspirations: Chiyo/Sayuri from Memoirs of a Geisha, Mariko from James Clavell’s Shogun, Auron from FFX, Tifa Lockhart from FFVII, Rei Hino/Sailor Mars from Sailor Moon, Trinity from The Matrix, Daenerys Targaryen from A Song of Ice and Fire, and Jasmine from Disney’s Aladdin

FAVORITES//

Book: Chūshingura, translated as The Treasury of Loyal Retainers, commonly known as The 47 Ronin.

Deity: Nald’thal the Traders

Holidays: Heavensturn and Moonfire Faire

Month: 3rd Astral Moon (May)

Weather: A warm, sunny day with a light breeze and fair to clear skies.

Time of Day: Dawn

Places: Kugane, Eastern Thanalan, Costa del Sol, The Royal Menagerie in the palace in Ala Mhigo, Rak’tika Greatwood, Thavnair, and Ultima Thule

Sounds: The wind, chimes, Taiko drumming, birds chirping, and crackling wood of a campfire

Scents: Cherry blossoms, tea brewing, incense, and candles burning

Tastes: Anything spicy, strawberries and cream, sushi, curry, ramen, matcha green tea, coffee, chocolate.

Feels: Leather, flower petals, Hingan silk, and a warm fireplace or campfire.

Number: 2

Colors: Jet Black, Dalamud Red, Wine Red, and Gloom Purple

SYMBOLISM//

Elements: Fire and Light

Gemstones: Amber and Sunstone

Animal: Birds of all kind

Mythological Creature: Phoenixes

Flowers: Cherry blossoms and sunflowers

Season: Late Spring to Early Summer

Land, Sea, or Sky: Sky

Astronomical Object: The Sun

HISTORY//

History (Pre-ARR): ((Content/Trigger Warnings Ahead!! Ritualistic Suicide/Seppuku, Attempted Suicide, Mental and Emotional Abuse, Slight Depictions of Self-Harm, and Discussion of Potential Incestual Marriage; Feel free to skip over this section to avoid!))

Yume was born the eldest daughter of a Daimyo (a feudal lord who ruled over a territory in Hingashi), Lord Masanori Aino, and she was his heir apparent. Yume was raised from birth to become the ideal samurai, who would be able to beat any opponent in battle, and to one day succeed her father as daimyo. She excelled in all her studies and was driven to be the best on the battlefield, yet she always felt like something was missing from her life.

As she got older, she travelled often to Kugane, the famed port city where merchants from all walks of life congregated. Yume was exposed to people with vastly different cultures and traditions from the ones she knew. She was fascinated with the travelers from distant lands that she had never seen before, especially the Eorzeans. Yet she would always do her duty and aspired to live up to her father’s expectations.

When she came of age, Lord Aino began the search for his beloved daughter’s suitor, and he had narrowed down his criteria to a very short but nigh impossible list: 1) Must be a son of a prominent noble family, 2) Must be able to sire children, and 3) He must be Yume’s equal in battle, as determined by a 1v1 duel with Yume herself. The first two criteria were the easy part. Many clans were interested in marrying their son to the daughter of Lord Aino, but Lord Aino looked for perfection, and no man around her age was good enough for his daughter. This is because every would be suitor who dueled Yume for a chance to win her hand in marriage was defeated. There were none that proved worthy of her.

Yume pleaded with her father to allow her to decide for herself who she wants to marry in her own time, but her father forbade her from ever speaking of it again, for she would shame him and bring dishonor to the family name. Soon after Yume’s 18th nameday, her father announced her betrothal to Lord Nobu Aino, her own uncle. Nobu had lost his wife due to illness, and he never fathered children with her. To ensure that Nobu will have children of his own, he wished to wed a young woman with many years ahead of her so that she can give him many children. Yume was appalled; it was commonplace centuries ago for uncles and nieces to marry in Hingashi, but it is a dying tradition that only a few remaining noble families participate in, as most of Hingashi frowns upon it in modern times.

Yume soon felt trapped in the station in life that she was born into. Her family never sought her approval of her uncle as her suitor, nor was there any room for her to decline the betrothal. Though she wished for nothing more than to become a samurai, she did not want to be forced into a marriage with her own uncle, nor to be bound to a fate that she never decided for herself. This led to the biggest decision she ever made: she confronted her father and outright refused to marry Nobu no matter what.

Her father answered her by saying that she has dishonored him and the family, but Yume responded that he has shamed her and she cannot live like this anymore. Lord Aino ended the confrontation by telling her that if she cannot live with the shame, then she must commit Seppuku, or ritualistic suicide.

The next day, the ceremony has commenced, and Yume is fully prepared to take her own life. But just as she began to slit her belly open, her father stops her and tells her that she does not have to die but must live in shame. Lord Aino’s change of heart allows Yume to survive the attempted seppuku, but the damage to her organs was so extensive that her reproductive organs had to be removed, so Yume can never have biological children. Soon after she recovers from her wounds, the family disowns her, she is stripped of all her power and titles, and she must leave her father’s lands, never to return. Yume agrees to this, and she never sees her family again.

After she has fully recovered and left her father’s lands behind, Yume is now known as a disgraced ronin, a samurai without a master. To survive, she makes a name for herself as a mercenary and assassin in Kugane for five years, and was known as the “Wandering Flame”, which derives from her clan living on a dormant volcano, the “flame” part, and “wandering” for her being a ronin.

One fateful day, after hearing the voice of Hydaelyn calling to her day after day to go to Eorzea, Yume decides that since there really is nothing left for her in Hingashi, she leaves her homeland behind for Eorzea, a land that she has always dreamed of seeing, and soon becomes a Scion of the Seventh Dawn and is known as a “Warrior of Light”.

OTHER//

Smokes: Never

Drugs: Never

Drinks: Only drinks wine and certain kinds of cocktails, and she is overall very responsible with her alcohol consumption. She will never drink on the eve of battle, nor ever indulge at times when she needs her mind to be clear and focused.

Mount Issuance: Yume was never given a chocobo, as she flat out refuses one. She does not like the chocobos because of their smell, and still usually calls them “horse birds” out of habit from growing up in Hingashi. She rode a motorcycle built by Cid for a few years (from ARR until ShB) until she is gifted an amaro named Nightmare by the Crystal Exarch.

Been Arrested: Was technically going to be arrested for Regicide during the events of the Bloody Banquet, but Yume escapes Ul’dah along with her fellow Warriors of Light.

UNSUNDERED AND SHARDS//

Unsundered: ??? (Not Azem)

Source: Yume Aino, Warrior of Light, 8 times rejoined

First: Renda-Rae, rejoined during ShB 5.0

Second: ???, rejoined in 3rd Calamity (Fire)

Third: ???, rejoined in 4th Calamity (Earth)

Fourth: ???, status unknown

Fifth: ???, rejoined in 1st Calamity (Wind)

Sixth: ???, rejoined in 5th Calamity (Ice)

Seventh: Tifa Lockhart, rejoined in 7th Calamity (Bahamut)

Eighth: ???, status unknown

Ninth: ???, status unknown

Tenth: Auron, rejoined in 6th Calamity (Water)

Eleventh: ???, status unknown

Twelfth: ???, rejoined in 2nd Calamity (Lightning)

Thirteenth: Rubicante, deceased as of patch 6.3

CURRENT STATUS//

As of patch 7.0, Yume will begin by wandering Tural with Zenos as they hunt down Tural Vidraal, with Yume’s newly self-trained skills as a Black Mage. Yume and Zenos did not assist in the Rite of Succession for any candidate. However, they helped in the defense of Tuliyollal both times that the city is attacked, and they fought in the final battle alongside Hali and the other WoLs. Following the final battle, Yume and Zenos remain in Tural for a while before they head back to their home in Shirogane.

NOTE: Yume's story follows all of the major events of the MSQ as she is a Warrior of Light. The only major canon diversion is that in her canonverse, there are multiple Warriors of Light (notably my main OC Hali Aloke @starrysnowdrop and my friends’ OCs) and Yume’s ancient self is NOT Azem. Yume won’t always be the main focus of certain MSQ events either, as my main WoL is Hali. Feel free to ask me for any specifics in this regard.

[sazeracs]

Pentiment: “My new song must float like a feather on the breath of God”

A playlist featuring the original early modern pieces that inspired Alkemie's arrangements, compiled in order of appearance.

O virtus sapientiae - Hildegard von Bingen

Do fraig amors (arr. M. Lewon for vocal ensemble) - Oswald von Volkenstein

Ich stund an einem Morgen - Ludwig Senfl

Fortuna desperata - Ludwig Senfl

Victimae paschali laudes - attrib. Wipo of Burgundy

Quia ergo femina - Hildegard von Bingen

Tels rit au main - Guillaume de Machaut

Fortuna, Bruder Conrad - Heinrich Isaak

Fortuna desperata - Antoine Busnois

Karitas habundat - Hildegard von Bingen

Saltarello No. 2 - Anonymous

Pavane 'Mille Regretz' - Tylman Susato

L'homme armé - Anonymous

Herz, prich - Oswald von Wolkenstein

Nymphes des bois/La déploration de Johannes Ockeghem - Josquin des Prez

Ellend du hast umbfangen mich - Anonymous

In dulci jubilo (arr. Robert de Pearsall) - attrib. Heinrich Seuse

Quis dabit capiti meo aquam - Heinrich Isaak

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[lilbittymonster]

So while we're all waiting for the 24 hour maintenance to be up, might I take a moment to interest you in my fic?

I got a retelling of the ARR DRG questline from the viewpoints of the various quest NPCs

I got a Lightwarden AU in which the Scions fail

I got a reverse wolmeric meet cute

I got a modern private investigavor AU with a lil wolstinien thrown in for fun

And if you missed it on here, I collected all of my FFXIVWrite prompts from 2023 into a series.

[carsonian]

Steve/Tony fic recs | theme: "SOFT"

I've read a decent number of SteveTony fics and I wanted to give an indecent amount of love back to the writers who put out such gawrjus pieces. The theme for this list is "SOFT" in capital letters because it's not your average erectile-dysfunction soft but some real silk-scarf soft shit. You know, the classics: the diabetic stuff, the ooey-gooey stuff, the puddle of feelings stuff...

Now I don't want NOBODY saying, girl, I've read that, are you being for real? Because guess what? I am always being for real and these fics are real, and you can always re-read them. So spread the love. Respect!

"There's an App for That" by Annie D (scaramouche) (@no-gorms) - I know you're looking at me and saying, aight look Carsonian, whatchu takin me for? You think I'm some greenhorn mark to put down a flag for SteveTony witout cracking Annie D's stash three times whole? Well, to that I raise: my glass. Cuz samesies. But truuuuust me, this fic is worth the re-read. It is a stroke of genuine AU brilliance that doesn't get the hype it deserves (a billion kudos of hype pls!). Super solid set-up, refreshingly quick lines, the kind of easygoing falling together that is just jazzy to relish. This fic is like a date with an almond huddled inside. Sweet and mushy but with a surprisingly solid bite at its core. Summary goes:

Thanks to the modern gig economy, Steve is the successful owner of a break-up service, i.e. people pay him to break up with their partners for them. One day, he gets the first break-up request for Tony Stark.

😏 Uh-huh. Oh okay. Meet-awkwuuurd time. J.A.R.V.I.S., cue up "Start of Something New" by HSM. 😏

"The First Time I Went Dancing Sober" by schemingreader - This fic is like good wine; it ages like a beauty. This month will make it ten (10!!!) years since it was published but by God does it hold up. It holds me up. Like a firm but comfortable back brace. Summary goes:

Steve Rogers is a great physical therapist who works with sick kids. Tony Stark is a damaged biotech engineering genius who really wants to be one of the good guys.

You.... you know the vibes, don't you? You--uh, you catch the flow? Yeah, you do. C'mon, read this fic and give me a hug, brother. I'll clasp you close and whisper homoerotic sweet-nothings into your ear while we hug, partner. It'll be silly romantic, bro.

"we pick ourselves undone" by laramara (@commandersteverogers) - Another old-but-gold fic. Hang on, read the summary first:

It might appear that award-winning surgeon Tony Stark, the head of neurosurgery at Shield Hospital, well and truly has his life together. Now if he could only figure out how to tell people that his father, world class neurosurgeon Howard Stark, is locked away in a nursing home with Alzheimer’s, devise a way to get Chief Fury off his back for good, and work out what the hell he’s going to do about the weird on-again-off-again thing he has going with the head of cardio, he’d finally have everything sorted.

Now that's what I'm motherfucking talking about. This fic is also ten years old et voilà: a certified historical moment. When I first read this, I thought about quitting fic writing; it's that good. And then I re-read it and life was okay again. Tee El Dee Arr: I want to give this fic a smooch on the mouth and a sincere insurance plan.

"for better or for worse" by earliebirb (@earliebirb) - This is the fic you re-read when you want to remember why you're into Steve/Tony. It's iddy, it's tender, it's achey but beyond all a that, it's SOFT. Soft like whipped cream. Soft like a vanilla ice cream milkshake. Soft like Tony's tush and Steve's tits. R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Summary goes:

Sitting quietly like this, Tony can almost pretend that nothing has happened, that this is just another normal day of Steve waking up in bed next to him. Married and in love with no threat of divorce looming on the horizon. Of course, that is before he catches sight of Steve’s bereft ring finger. He wonders how long it has been since Steve’s ring finger is empty. He wonders if he should start taking off his own, too. He wonders if Steve wants him to take it off.

I know, I know, you're going: Carsonian, wyot the hell, this sounds like angsty stuff. Shhh. Shhhhh. Shhh. I'll get my hand off your mouth just as soon as you start listening. Sport, this is the ooey-gooey stuff. All of the angst is the hot chocolate fudge. It's what makes the milkshake so bloody damn good. Now get da fuck outta here and read this fic!!! Or re-read this fic!!! It's worth it! (Just like Steve & Tony's relationship in the fic, shhh no spoilers.)

Warmest and Brightest by ishipallthings (@ishipallthings) - Naww shuddup I don't want to hear any accusations of favouritism. Yeah I think Jen is aces, but I'm not speaking from a place of bias when I say her fics are aces too. It has been scientifically proven. By Tony. And me. Here's the source. Also, I read this WAYYYY back when, and put it down in my list as "sitcom/hallmark set up with stevetony charm". So if you're into that, you know what to do. And if you're not into that, get da fuck outta here!!! You can not NOT be into that. Okay but if you're seriously not into that, no judgement. Okay, a little judgement. With 100% love. Summary goes:

It’s Christmas Eve, and Tony’s supposed to be getting decorations ready for his and Rhodey’s Christmas bash in their new apartment. Instead, he’s stuck in an elevator with the hot guy from 12A Steve, who doesn’t seem to be in much of a festive mood. It turns out to be a bit of a holiday miracle.

Y'know what else is a miracle? How I got through this fic without kicking my feet up like a gleeful teen in a 2000s romcom. Y'know what else? I totally didn't get through this fic without doing that. Maybe the miracle is in the friends we made along the way 🧑‍🤝‍🧑(that's me n u, babey, holding hands as we watch Steve and Tony debate superior rom-coms into a relationship).

"One Last Christmas" by Captain_Panda - Speakin' of Xmas miracles, here's another fic that is super soft and set during the Christmas holiday period. And YEAH I'll admit it FINE FINE. I'm deffo playing favourites here....but as we all know, I am a Captain_Panda fan first 😤❗, a SteveTony fic enthusiast second. Respect!!! Summary goes:

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch. The year is 2012. Cuddly-as-a-cactus Tony Stark is throwing a Christmas party for his fellow Avengers. It's all going really well--except for Tony, who is quietly succumbing to his own demons.

You see how the summary says "cuddly-as-a-cactus"? Well, it don't matter because the fic will cuddle you anyway. Tony gets cuddles, we get cuddles, the world gets a cuddle. It's all cuddles in here and you best believe I'm weeping at the slumber party. In this fic, the world is soft and rough-edged and love is worth losing for. It's beautiful. Gawly I'm weeping again. Last time I read this fic, I wrote this in my comment and it still holds true.

And that's all she w"rec"ked!

Go forth: SteveTony lovers, fuckers, ambassadors, champions, perverts, freaks, losers, dreamers, legends! Read, re-read, kudo, comment, spread legs and spread love.

[necromeowncy]

Hello, I'm Necromeowncy! I write WoLxG'raha romance fanfiction.

✦ Promises Kept: A WoL x G’raha Tia Fic Series ✦

The Warrior of Light is an elezen mage and healer named Aedric Vaillencourt, and he and G'raha Tia are in love. 'Promises Kept' is a collection of WoLxG'raha fics that explore their story and romantic relationship. Links are the titles below:

Promises Kept Series

1. Here at Memory’s End: G'raha Tia could count on one hand the number of times he'd kissed the Warrior of Light. For each kiss, he realizes he'd fallen more and more in love. Slowburn. Mutual pining. Nerds. Spans from ARR to EW. Completed.

2. By the Book: Now that the Final Days have been thwarted, the WoL decides to give G'raha Tia everything he wants. A direct epilogue to "Here At Memory's End." Smut, fluff, &  feelings™. Established relationship. First times. Post-EW. Completed.

3. Hands, Outstretched: Post-ShB slowburn. Companion fic to my other wolgraha fic "Here At Memory's End." This multi-chaptered fic from the WoL's POV will explore their blossoming romance on the First. Spans from 5.0 to 5.3. Nerds. First dates. Emotions™. Ongoing; subscribe for updates.

4. Aural Fixation: G'raha Tia and the Warrior of Light remember their first impressions of each other when they met. They both take advantage of how sensitive miqo'te & elezen ears can be. Fluff, romance, & smut. Awkward ARR dorks vs. post-EW relationship. Completed.

5. Verdancy: G'raha and Aedric explore some consensual kinks together. Bondage, dom/sub, blindfold, praise kink. Enthusiastic consent. Smut. Wholesome & domestic. Aedric makes snacks. G'raha Tia is a good boy. Completed.

6. Reflections: Reflections from Aedric, G'raha, and other XIV characters. Mostly shorter stories & poetic prose. Ongoing; subscribe for updates.

7. Indulgence: G'raha Tia finds the Warrior of Light reading in his study. He decides to indulge. Explicit visual novel. Completed.

8. Warmth: G'raha Tia and the Warrior of Light share each others' warmth. Couch cuddles turn into something more. Explicit visual novel. Completed. 

9. Heat: Obligatory heat fic. Oneshot. G'raha goes into heat; Aedric helps him out and gets his clear of G'raha Tia (SAVAGE). A generous helping of smut. Completed.

10. Fantasies: G'raha Tia and the Warrior of Light discuss their most indulgent fantasies of each other. Explicit visual novel with dialog. Completed.

11. A Reflection in Crystal: G'raha Tia reflects on his relationship with the Warrior of Light as he waits for him on the First Shard. Multiple chapters. Slowburn romance/first meeting. Visual novel with dialog. Ongoing; subscribe for updates.

12. Unrequited: A Lightwarden AU: Lightwarden Pragma: unrequited, enduring love. An AU for Shadowbringers if my WoL, Aedric, couldn't contain the Light. He would be devastating and beautiful. Completed.

13. Modern AU: Caffeine Addiction: Disaster Nerds: Modern Edition! Coffee shop, Dungeons & Dragons, and awkward flirting. Aedric and G’raha are dorks who fall in love. Multiple chapters. Ongoing; subscribe for updates.

14. Bibliophilia: The Warrior of Light's grand quest for the day was making sure G'raha Tia took a well-needed break from his research. It was perhaps, he thought, the most difficult quest of his entire heroic career. Defiling Noumenon. Library sex oneshot. Explicit. Completed.

15. Intimacy: Glimpses of intimacy for G'raha and my Warrior of Light. A collection of some of my favorite NSFW screenshots I've created. Explicit.

16. Delights: A collection of erotic oneshots, drabbles, & delights. Bite-sized wolgraha fics of the spicy variety. Will gradually add more chapters to this - some little treats here and there!

17. Hunger: A Vampire AU: My elezen WoL is a reluctant recluse of a vampire. G'raha Tia is an historian who wishes to know more about the past, as well as the man who lived it. They strike a bargain, bound in blood, and uncover secrets better left hidden. Slowburn vampire AU romance.

18. His Inflorescence: After thwarting the Final Days, the Scions attend a celebratory ball in Ishgard to thank them. G'raha vows to share the burden as his partner confronts a painful past in Ishgard. Post-Endwalker. Explicit. 2 chapters total.

19. An Infinity of Stars: Visual Novel. G'raha Tia and his Warrior of Light reminisce about their first kiss - a century ago for the Exarch. Post-Shadowbringers budding relationship. This is about their first kiss on the First Shard.

(This post will be updated with all future fics.)

[diddleeeeee]

Well, it's one of these days where I find myself thinking about ARR and kinda regretting I didn't follow the wave and played the JP version. I should reinstall it still (not to play) , kinda want to read back the Dawn Faction Books. For now, I feel the need to vent a bit about various thoughts in no specific order.

Aoi, I miss you ~ I remember with fondness how I used to read about his struggle with his art and relate to it, and now that's I'm working on my own academic stuff (aka my bloody master's thesis), I relate even more. Art and literature aren't the same, but i really want to pour my soul into my work and for other people to see what I want them to see, and Aoi's determination and struggles are reminding me of my own insecurities. Aoi, let's support each other!

It also makes me want to write all the one shots and fanfiction I had in mind two years ago, before the Fateful Announcement was made... Should I procrastinate my thesis and write fluff instead? God, there was this modern high school au I, the Futaba/Aoi one shots, the OC story...

Kuro, send your haircare! I want fluffy hair! None of the ARR guys really has curly hair like I do, but Kuro's long hair seem so fluffy and pretty... I'm not really into skincare and haircare that much, but I can imagine Futaba and Kuro sharing tips on how to care for one's skin. This'll go in another fanfic. One day. One day...

It always surprises me how I started the game for Yura, thinking I would be so head over heels for him I wouldn't even notice the other characters, and yet! Aoi ! Kuro! My beloved!

I still like Yura, but I read his story mostly for the plot, not for the romance (but like, didn't we all? This book lacks romance so bad, at least the yura event stories are fun). Maybe it's the fact he's a 1,000 years old? I'm not really into the whole modern ordeal of age gap and what is and is not healthy (I'm reasonable, but people on Twitter are kinda scaring me at times), but like... Yura... Why do you need to me so flirtatious with Futaba when you look like a middle schooler but are older than Charlemagnes...

He's still very funny and a very dear character to me, the only OC I ever created for ARR was directly related to Yura and Gaku's backstory. Hopefully I'll find the time to talk about it in more details someday (and clear some old fanart).

... Well damn. I really miss this bloody game, don't I? I miss the gameplay, it was so easy and nice to do while commuting. The artstyle was the best, the voices were so good, it was great (the lack of sleep to play the events to the fullest wasn't though)... Oddly enough, each time me and my family talk about what we'd do if we won the lottery, I only think about three things : buying myself an apartment (loaning is expensive here ...), funding the second movie of the Kotz live action and funding the Eng version of ARR. It's such a nerd thing lol, shouldn't I want to buy old books and a car? But I don't have a driving license, and I miss playing ARR.

I'm currently starting Genshin Impact, although everyone is already so far in the story (I'm still learning how to fly in Mondstadt). Hopefully this game'll fill the void ARR left. I've been searching for a good substitute for two years now, so I'm kinda desperate...

On a side note, each time I get a notification from Voltages' YouTube page, I get soooo angry and curse them in my head. Why do I still follow them? Just for spite lol.

[ainyan]

11. Is there any scene you can't wait for people to react to when reading? Why? For any fics you've got, obviously idk what you've got that you haven't published so go crazy.

You and @sarenraegalpaladin and @sayonaramidnight all asked this question. :D

For the Modern AU, I'm interested to see how people will react to the non-smut part of Chapter 22, when Thancred is explaining a bit about his past to Kali.

For my ARR Rewrite, I've added in a few scenes where the Scions are talking amongst themselves. I like diving into those interpersonal relationships between them and I'm curious to see whether my headcanons agree or disagree with those of others.

Someday, I hope others will have the opportunity to experience my OG novel/book/whatever, although y'all and I know I'll probably never have the courage to shop it around, much less get it published. But there are a number of scenes, like when Talisyn has to leave suddenly, that I adore and wish others will see and react to someday.

I don't have anything groundshaking in the works right now. I've actually hit a nasty writer's block that's been keeping me stuck in limbo for a while. Even all the beautiful prompts I have sitting in my ask box aren't inspiring me (not y'all's fault - I think I'm suffering from imposter syndrome right now).

Hopefully soon I'll overcome it. <3

Curious about what's sitting in my writing queue? Ask!

Thank you for the asks! <3

[lost-khione]

You Came Along on a Rainy Day

Prompt: Getting caught in the rain without an umbrella for @voltagefandomproject

Gin x Cel (OC), Modern AU

Setting: Gin and Cel as office workers 💼 / unrelated to the other modern au that features them as office workers

Note: Cel is the fic persona of my friend who wants to chase after Ginnojo in any universe.

Other Gin x Cel fics:  ARR-verse | School AU | Modern AU (comfort fic)

Word count: 1324

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It was not Ginnojo’s day. He was known to be a put together person but somehow it was just not his day. His brother broke his umbrella the other day so he borrowed Ginnojo’s for his school field trip.

He didn’t even bother to check the weather forecast. He should have bought an umbrella at the convenience store near his home before heading to the station. It must have been the nerves. No matter how put together he usually is, he didn’t expect that he would actually get this nervous on his first day at work.

He was in front of the train station. His new workplace was still a few blocks away. He was considering how he can get there on time while still looking presentable. It was impossible. He could get there on time but he needed to sacrifice looking presentable. Should he opt to wait out the rain, he would surely be late which would not make for a good impression on his first day.

There was still some time left for him to run if the rain were to let up but it showed no sign of stopping soon. He was inclined to run as long as he made it on time, thinking that they would understand given the weather. Just as he resolved to make a run for it, a woman’s voice called his name.

“Ginnojo?”

The voice seemed familiar to his ears. He did not expect a woman’s voice to call out to him since he didn’t have any female acquaintances. He turned to look at the woman at his side which he recognized instantly as his supervisor. He did not expect to see her in this manner.

“Ms. Cel?” he replied with wide eyes.

“Why are you still here?” she asked as her eyes scanned him. Then, she exclaimed in realization, “Oh, I see that you don’t have an umbrella with you.”

He felt his blood rush to his face. He bowed to hide his embarrassment. “I-I’m sorry! My brother borrowed my umbrella..and I.. I didn’t expect it to rain this hard in the morning. It was irresponsible of me.”

He heard her laugh and she said, “Please raise your head. I was not trying to reprimand you and it’s definitely not something you need to apologize for. Things like this just happen sometimes. You don’t have to be too hard on yourself. I thought this too during our interview but you don’t have to be too serious all the time. Cheer up! It must be a good stroke of luck that we met here.” 

She smiled at him. It looked too bright for his eyes and he felt his blood rush to his face once more.

“Come on, at this rate we might be late. I don’t suppose you plan to run all the way to the office with this rain?” she asked with an eyebrow raised.

“Um, I actually considered doing that just now before you called out to me.”

“Then, it’s lucky that I recognized you. Let’s get going, any later and we might really be late.”

They walked together under Cel’s umbrella. Ginnojo was relatively taller than Cel so Cel had to bring the umbrella higher. Ginnojo offered to carry it instead. He made sure that the umbrella tilted more to Cel.

After a while, Cel spoke, “Hey, why won’t you come closer?”

“Pardon?” he asked with knitted brows.

“Your left shoulder is getting wet. Move closer.”

Ginnojo was already feeling awkward enough with having to share an umbrella with his female superior but now she wants him to get closer. Since she is his superior, he felt the need to acquiesce to the request so he moved a little closer, taking care not to let their shoulders bump into each other. 

Cel looked over at him once more and this time, she took Ginnojo’s arm, which was holding the umbrella, and pulled him closer. “I told you to get closer. You’re still getting wet. The rain is pouring harder now. Good thing that we’re almost there.”

Ginnojo couldn’t agree more because he couldn’t wait to step away from Cel. Their closeness was making his heart beat erratically. They were busy walking forward so he was grateful that she wouldn't notice his blushing face. 

She’s made me blush a lot ever since we met. How many times does that make now? 

He felt like he needed to get used to her soon since they would be seeing each other more as colleagues. He wouldn’t want to get a heart attack with how their interactions went.

Thankfully, the both of them got to work on time. Ginnojo’s first day at work finally began with Cel showing him the ropes.

— Epilogue (?) →  this is fanservice for Cel (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧

By the time that they were about to clock out, the rain was still pouring. The weather report said that a typhoon was indeed coming and it was the reason for the heavy rains.

Ginnojo had already bought an umbrella during his break. He resolved to never let himself go outside without bringing an umbrella again to prevent any unfortunate event later on. Cel left a little earlier because she still had some documents to submit at the administrative office before clocking out. 

Just as he left the office, he heard a female voice call out to somebody else. 

“Hiro!” she said.

He was sure that it didn’t concern him so he continued on his way. To his surprise, a pair of arms squeezed him. He felt stiff with the sudden development.

“Hiro, let’s talk about this…”

The unknown girl who was hugging him was whispering things he didn’t understand. He didn’t even know who this girl was. A sudden thought occurred to him as he stood frozen, his coworkers earlier said that he resembled someone from the marketing department. Maybe she mistook him for me, he thought. His coworkers did say that they almost thought it was him when they entered the office and saw his back.

I think they mentioned something about a quarrel with his girlfriend from our department so they thought he dropped by to see her. It was unusual if he did drop by, they said, because the girl is out on official business.

Just as he was about to tell her that she got the wrong person, a guy showed up at the opposite end of the corridor. He looked at the two of them and suddenly ran off.

The girl immediately let go of him and ran after the guy, calling after him. 

He breathed a sigh of relief and suddenly realized that he might have to do some explaining tomorrow when he formally met that girl from their department. What he didn’t notice was that someone else was in that same corridor who was now looking at him. 

“Ms. Cel? I thought you were at the administrative office?” he asked her.

“Well, I was. But I forgot some of the documents that I needed to hand in so I came back. I didn’t expect to find you getting hugged by Rina,” she replied punctuated by laughter as she walked towards their office.

“The others said that your back looks a lot like Hiro but I didn’t expect that his girl would mistake you for him.”

Her laughter made his face flush in embarrassment. 

“I… I didn’t have time to react at all,” he mumbled as a response to her teasing.

“No worries. You can tell her about it tomorrow. I’ll introduce you to her. Come on, let’s go. Don’t just keep standing there. Someone else might hug you.” 

Cel kept on laughing at her joke and Ginnojo followed after her. Ginnojo could already imagine that the next day would be eventful again. Despite getting teased by his superior, he didn’t mind it. Instead, he felt like he would be gaining lots of new experiences in this company.

[minarcana]

⭐?

potential muse combiations!

ur modern au i think professor uri is allowed to be a recurring customer to selenas bookshop... theyre frenbs.

i also think your primal/eikon au could be messed with. rusia ventured into gyr abania as a scion adjunct and has blessing of light so could go check in on rumors of a primal. the part of my brain that likes putting gaius in the 'well you unfuck this' torment nexus also has him impervious to primals and subject to trying to unfuck the body horrors of gyr abania. selena gets rescued by one or two clowns

uri teaching selena magic could also be fun. how far are u in xiv, i know ur about page mostly includes arr stuff. is selena a wol? i got the vibe of like, scion-adjacent from her. bro we are on sylph management together bro.

i think rusi should bother her and be Relentlessly Engaging because theyre like that, and she works with the wood wailers for a bit, who rusi thinks are generally pretty cool. (they are not a wailer but do lend their lance on contract sometimes because leves need it, and all that). they can be frends! rusi is a nuisance who is glad to be here and very loyal so they win friendships that pay off well enough....

[koukouture]

Doin one of em WoL info thingies

BASICS

Name: Akari Shimisu (former) Elysia Vespera

Nicknames: Morningstar, dove or little dove (coined by Estinien) Ely

Age: 22 (ARR)

Nameday: 1st day of the second Astral Moon

Race: Raen Au Ra

Gender: Female

Orientation: Bi

Profession: Adventurer

APPEARANCE

Hair: Wine red

Eyes: Dark blue + light blue limbal rings

Skin: Tan

Tattoos/scars: A scar on her face from Zenos, but she hides it with glamour

FAMILY

Parents: Mina Shimizu (mother, deceased) Ren Shimizu (father, deceased)

Siblings: Soma Shimizu (older brother)

it should be noted that Elysia is technically disowned from the Shimizu's

Grandparents: (unnamed and irrelevant lol)

In-laws and Other: I guess the Fortemps are kind of her in laws? She was engaged to Haurche before he... yk so I guess them.

(had to sneak in a HaurchElysia screenshot sorry guys)

Pets: Iris (Immortal Flames issued chocobo) Pepper (black chocobo gifted by Haurchefant)

SKILLS

Abilities: Multi job- main ones are White Mage (ARR- middle of Heavensward), Dragoon (middle of Heavensward - Endwalker), and Machinist (post Endwalker and beyond) Her aether often manifests white or colorless (I like to think it's bc she's very light aether aspected due to being Azem's shard) and all her Dragoon skills feature feather motifs rather than dragon ones. Also as a Machinist, I like to think she fights like Mami from Madoka Magica. You know, summoning multiple shotguns, elegance, and the guns coming out from under the skirt bc that's cool as fuck.

Anyways have a screenshot of Machinist Elysia ft. Zenos

Hobbies: She likes to sing! Not a trained singer by any means, but she's pretty okay. (again kinda connected to Azem bc her Azem could sing) She's quite crafty with her hands as well- often makes her own clothes and accessories (in a modern AU I think she would be a fashion student hehehehe)

TRAITS

Most Positive Trait: Her charm????

Most Negative Trait: Uh... how do I explain this? Bc it's not just one trait...

Basically, Elysia is very insecure and fears she is not worthy of anything she has. She puts on this show of a prideful, vain girl but she is deathly afraid of losing everything. This sort of leads her selflessness to becoming self destructive as she actively seeks out increasingly more dangerous enemies to take on.

In addition to all of that, she doesn't really care about the realm. She only fights because she has to- she's the strongest, she's Hydaelyn's chosen; if not her, then who? This leads her to have a certain amount of resentment for the people she's helped since she's suffered so much just to save them.

LIKES

Colors: White, red, pink, dark blue.

Smells: Cherry, milk tea, lavender, pine, fresh snow, the sea

Textures: Any and all silver jewelry-she actually wears quite a lot to the point where it subtly chimes as she walks. (haven't drawn this yet hnnggg) Light fabrics, satins and silks, fur or feathers.

Drinks: Anything fruity tbh

OTHER DETAILS

Smokes: nope

Drinks: Yes! And she can hold her alcohol pretty well since she stayed in Limsa for a bit.

Drugs: no? in other AUs maybe

Mount Issuance: Iris or Pepper

Been Arrested: Haven't thought about it yet but most definitely lmao

[cuubism]

@magnusbae filling my notifs with games i see. i appreciate. again breaking the rules by being too lazy to tag anyone else lol

slow burn or love at first sight (both both love at first sight and then take 500 years to realize it) // fake dating or secret dating // enemies to lovers or best friends to lovers // oh no there’s only one bed or long-distance correspondence // hurt-comfort or amnesia // fantasy au or modern au // mutual pining or domestic bliss // smut or fluff // canon-compliant or fix-it (fix-it within the boundaries of what happened in canon) // reincarnation or character death (neither. nope) // one-shot or multi-chapter // kid fic or road trip fic (meh.) // arranged marriage or accidental marriage (obligatory based on having multiple arr. marriage fics) // high school romance or middle aged romance // time travel or isolated together // neighbors or roommates  // sci-fi au or magic au // body swap or genderbend // angst or crack // apocalyptic or mundane