#crystalmarred

[vierandancer]

"Aye -- s'a long story," Meiko admitted sheepishly. "Truthfully, by th'time we were able tae make it there, a majority of th'world looks mostly like the Burn on th'edge o'Othard, if you know it." She wouldn't be surprised if he did, given his line of work. "We managed tae put a stop tae what was causin' it, but now those places have tae build anew."

Shaking her head, she went on, "S'why m'eager tae learn more about Viera an' Shetona an' whatever else people like me are like! I didnae really have anyone who looked like me growin' up, and everytime I manage to find another Viera, s'when it wouldnae be very appropriate tae ask questions."

Another—

Surprise colored Erenville's expression. The concept of other worlds had been broached after Sharlayan's failed exodus to the moon. Something that had been said had spread and called the attention of many of Sharlayan's more scholarly sorts. He had paid it little mind, given it did not pertain to Erenville's personal interests until it was a concept no longer.

"You have been to one of these 'reflections'?" Erenville asked, though perhaps he shouldn't have been so surprised. Given all Meiko and A'kihiko had done, t'would be a bigger shock if he found something they hadn't done. Save for perhaps, riding rroneek. A'kihiko was too invested to suggest he'd done as much before.

"To my knowledge, that isn't uncommon amidst Vieran settlements, but for it to be the only one left in that world..."

A part of him found himself more interested in the wildlife that might be found in that other world, but it was a stark reminder that common Vieran custom might be part of why so many were surprised that he was a man.

"It... is most certainly different from Tesh'pyani, then. Shetona men are not uncommon there, for starters, if I am any indication."

[lalannaoronir]

@crystalmarred

"A primal?" Lalanna was usually eager to accept a new mission, but this one gave her pause. She knew that such threats had to be culled, especially while the Scions slumbered and the Warrior of Light was elsewhere... but wasn't that work sort of reserved for special people? People way more important? "I--I vouldn't even know how to go about shielding anyvone vith the Echo, though! Is there some sort of -- of instruction?"

She didn't want to be the one who had to face the Warrior of Light and apologize for getting his brother tempered!

"Vhich primal even is it?"

[star-gazcr]

@crystalmarred » plotted starter

Learning magic came with its own set of problems that one had to master – not surprising, of course, but it was simply that Orion had not anticipated it.

He was in Gridania when he discovered this problem, practicing with his Carbuncle in the Shroud. It was a simple problem with a simple solution, when it came down to it; he was running out of mana frequently and having to resort to getting out his trusty lance to finish off the monster he was fighting. The solution, of course, was that he needed a supply of ethers to keep him going.

Being in Gridania, he didn't really care to travel all the way to Ul'dah to visit the alchemists' guild. But a quick scouring of the Shaded Bower turned up nothing but a point of advice. Apparently, there was an alchemist of some skill studying at the conjurers' guild, a miqo'te by the name of X'kijin.

And so, Orion headed for the conjurers' guild. He was subsequently directed to a corner of the structure, where he found a handsome miqo'te doing, well, something, with some bottles. Orion had to admit he was less than knowledgeable when it came to alchemy, and he had truly no idea what was going on.

“Well met,” he said to the miqo'te. “I'm looking for a man named X'kijin. Might that be you?”

[serandipity]

@crystalmarred liked for a starter for Kijin, from Estinien!

"... Would you be able to fix up a crack in my armor? The shoulder piece cracked when I got into it with a giant crab. The story isn't important, all I need to know is if you can fix it."

[lcstkey]

@crystalmarred | how many fingers am i holding up? (from Kijin if it's okay!) 𝑴𝑶𝑹𝑩𝑰𝑫 ᶜᵘʳᶤᵒˢᶤᵗʸ .    (  a  collection  of  various unsorted question prompts 

"T-three..." The young adventurer hesitated, tensing up, wary of the Miqo'te stranger and tightens the shaky grip of the Heartsickness keyblade in her left hand. Despite her head and chest pounding, Selena felt certain that her vision isn't blurry but the inquiry left her second guessing herself.

"I didn't hit the door that hard..." Selena quietly says, out of breath. She had slipped out of Dawn's Respite and had done well enough to keep herself out of sight - until she wasn't. When the keybearer suddenly bumped into him, it spooked her bad enough to run face-first into the door leading back to Dawn's Respite where she was supposed to be resting. She dropped her gil pouch in the process and its contents spilled across the floor.

After she turned around, the keyblade is summoned out of reflex, shakily holding it up to purchase distance. Pale eyes wild with apprehension stare up at him, watching, reading every movement. The color drained from her face.

What am I doing...? Why am I acting like this? I'm supposed to be safe...Right...? Feeling ashamed of herself, Selena looks away, slowly lowering the keyblade with every deep breath she took. When the weapon slips from her grip, it disappears as it fell and clatter on the floor. She rests her back against the door and stares down at the floor.

"I-I'm s-sorry...I don't know what came over me..." The young adventurer anxiously scratches the itch on her scarred ear before wiping her bloody nose on her sling. She momentarily feels around her nose as if to check to see if it had gotten broken when she hit the door and grimaces, cursing under her breath.

Ow...Did I break it again? It doesn't feel like it.

Her stomach growls loud for her to notice and flinch. Right. I was going to grab something to eat. Where's my...Ah. Noticing where her gil pouch fell, Selena carefully kneels to collect the pouch and the mess the spill made.

[rosecoloredmuses]

💖 + We haven't written in a long time, but you've always been so sweet and a joy to see on my dash.

((aaaahh thank you! I know we should fix the not writing together for a long time bit, but thanks for sticking around despite everything! I really appreciate it!))

[omothercrystal]

"If you will not die for her, you had no right to ask her to die for you," spoken as part of a darkened prayer by Thancred—

She heard his words, accepting them with a pang of regret. Regardless of how readily the one called Minfilia accepted her role, it was a sacrifice. One of many that Hydaelyn had chosen to make for the greater good of the worlds, of the people that She loved so much.

She, too, would make Her own sacrifice. But not yet.

She hoped that he and the others who loved Minfilia so dearly -- and oh, did she deserve every ounce of that love -- could find closure and heal with time.

[thesilverfullcr]

Have you ever written a canon muse that you first thought of ‘meh’ when they appeared in their canon show/movie/book? + Are you happy with how your favorite canon muse was portrayed in canon?

Questions for the Mun | Accepting!

Have you ever written a canon muse that you first thought of ‘meh’ when they appeared in their canon show/movie/book?

I've been trying to think and the only character I can think of is Aerith Gainsborough. And the only reason I was meh about her when I started playing FF7 was because my friends all hated her and told me she sucked. I wanted to fit in so I wouldn't let myself like Aerith until much later in my life. I was also...very young when I played FF7, haha.

Are you happy with how your favorite canon muse was portrayed in canon?

I'm not sure I have a favorite, between Haurchefant and Aymeric. And the answer is, yes, of course, that's why I love them! ...I say that, but I can understand when a character has more than one canon appearance, sometimes sequels and prequels can be...underwhelming. I do look forward to seeing Aymeric later in the plot (I can only assume he's still around at least somewhat), but I guess I don't have to worry about Haurchefant coming back! ... ;_;

[naturesbeat]

Things said in an adventuring party // ACCEPTING » @crystalmarred ( Tataru ) said: ‘ not to brag, but at least six men have described me as ‘terrifying’. ’ (Tataru to Eydis, two of them are Estinien and Alphinaud asdkfjhsalk—)

HER ANSWERING GRIN MATCHED Tataru's mischief, a flash of fangs and a bark of laughter. "You should brag," Eydis countered, crossing her arms leisurely across her chest. "I am not sure they would say the same of me."

"In fact, it makes me wonder why I am even here, when you can keep them all in line."

[thescions]

“Look,” X'kijin started, not particularly wanting to argue with Papalymo. “You know I can eat just about anything.” 

And find value in it, beside. Cultures varied greatly and many found traditional Ala Mhigan cuisine to be too… wild, so it was hard to judge overmuch.

“But this,” he said as he moved the archon loaf in a failed attempt to flop the bread. It didn't flop at all. Offensively, it stood rigid. “Is kinda disgusting.”

(You wanted opinions, so I'm sending them directly to the best Scion. I do not take criticism.)

How do you feel about Archon Loaf?

Papalymo chuckled, shaking his head.

"Oh, no, you don't have to convince me of such an opinion," he reassured him. "Consider yourself lucky that you haven't had to develop a tolerance for the stuff. There are many in Sharlayan -especially those in the Studium -- who'd most certainly waste away without it sustaining them throughout their demanding responsibilities. Archon Loaf isn't popular back home for anything other than necessity. However, I've found that soaking it in brandy can help... a little."

[vierandancer]

@crystalmarred - Tsuru ( & Eventually A'atahni)

Sometimes Meiko forgot how tall she was when she was in Limsa Lominsa. Sure, there were handfuls of Hyur and Lalafell and the occasional Miqo'te, but Roegadyn were so commonplace! She only had to look down to chat with someone half the time in Limsa! It was almost as good as Ishgard!

But she did get a good view of things. That was also required if you lived in La Noscea -- watching the streets for wee pickpockets. Meiko wouldn't even mind so much if she didn't need the things she had on hand, and if half those pickpockets weren't just doing it for fun.

Regardless, Meiko always kept an eye out -- so seeing a wee Au Ra lass wandering alone, looking distressed, immediately drew her attention. She did glance around -- sometimes folks weren't above using wee wains as bait -- before approaching.

"Excuse me, lass," she greeted her politely, leaning over and mindful not to get too close in case it frightened her. "M'hopin' you could help me w'directions. Do you know your way 'round here?"

[lalannaoronir]

"sounds like tedious work. but not as tedious as waiting around until Tataru notices and gives me something worse to do, i guess..." (from Kijin, sorry Lala, he's lazy—)

warrior of darkness starters || accepting

Why was the Warrior of Light like this?

"It isn't saving the vorld, no, but all vork is important -- no matter how small. After all, I'm sure even you started somevhere, yes?" Lalanna did not envy anyone who had to stare catastrophes in the face. If it was that or chasing rampaging hippogriffs, she'd take the latter!

[tenebriism]

@crystalmarred ;; S T A R T E R C A L L ;; URIANGER .

One might deem it HUMOROUS how there are tiny little IMPERFECTIONS within a characteristic all but intimately BOUND to someone. Urianger is known for being the epitome of observant, nigh impossible to catch off guard or in a state of ill prep, and yet . . . despite his wealth of observational skills, he cannot seem to realize when he has droned on for far longer than necessary. How he manages to turn a request for aid into a Sharlayan thesis is beyond the understanding of even those closest to him, yet there he sits, brow creased deeply in that contemplative manner, detailing how he found himself in this predicament in the first place.

Humorous, even more, is the lack of realization that his flowery manner of speaking and writing is the sole cause of this entire ordeal in the first place.

" Naught more than an accidental discarding of a personal pursuit of poetic enlightenment, yet mine own recollection of its scrawlings is certain it contained but a few, poorly written pieces. " Sat nearest him on the tabletop, though, is a strongly scented letter written in response to the parchment he had dropped, with a flower bundled within, and a written promise to meet him at the ' location he had detailed in his beautiful letter. ' " I fear some maiden has mistaken this hobby as a drawn out map to the depths of mine own heart. I am . . . admittedly concerned and at a tragic loss for how to handle this. "

[serandipity]

✦ (if you want to! no pressure!)

positivity time! Send me sparklies and I will say something nice about you and/ or your writing!

We've only had a few interactions thus far. I genuinely hope to write more with you and @/vierandancer once my draft box becomes less of a hell scape, but I've had fun with the thread with K'jin so far! Tbh, I respect people who can rp their wol oc's. I'm terrified of putting Mina on the dash outside of stuff for Benji

Because crab crab crab.

Anyway, I do prattle on about my dislike of aesthetics over actual writing a lot on those rp pet peeve posts, but I can say yours is a rarity in that the aesthetics are immaculate AND the writing has substance. We've found the unicorn. LET'SSSSS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

[lcstkey]

@crystalmarred

Do not leave this girl alone with a bottle of ketchup. Selena will steal it and drink it like a smoothie. She still believes it's a smoothie and refuses to believe it's a condiment.

One bottle of ketchup did become a keychain for her keyblade.

[hyaciiintho]

🌸｡*ﾟ+. Starter call | @crystalmarred

"Why am I not surprised to find you here?" There's humor in his tone as he approaches, a brow raising whilst he took in the other and his attire. "Am I right in assuming that Tataru has you doing favors for her, yet again?" The woman sure did love putting their dear friend to WORK didn't she?

Thancred folded his arms across his chest, weight shifting from one leg to the other. With the way in which he PRESSED his lips tightly together, it was easy to tell the Hyur was close to laughing, but held together determinedly.

"What is it that she has you making this time?" He inquired, having not really planned in making small talk with others during his visit to Sharlayan, but growing CURIOUS all the same.