#it's a lesson that amandine really could have used during her early 20's

[yafaemi]

better with age : amandine du aubrieault

describe your muse at ages of 20, 40, and 60.

20 -- Having only some few years ago learned of her adoption into the Aubrieault family, and her mother's desperation to keep that fact a secret from her, Amandine's early 20's are plagued with uncertainty. Everything that she thought she was, that she was so certain to be true— even her name— all a part of this grand lie. Already dealing with the struggle of figuring out who she is, amidst the constant criticism of her extended family, and her mother's sky-high expectations, it's a troubling matter which really makes the question of who she is even harder than it needs to be. A matter which is dealt with prematurely, through no will of Amandine's own.

40 -- 15 years after the end of her so-called 'self exile' from Ishgard, Amandine has come to true acceptance with the still-unresolved secrets of her lost biological family. The knowledge is there— protected fiercely by her brother, the only other surviving member of the family— and she is content to let it stay untouched. Though, the same cannot be said of the situation surrounding her adopted family— of whom Amandine has had no contact with for the better part of 17 years. A chance meeting with the newly appointed Lady of the house saw her at least acknowledged as a member of the family again. And— while Amandine vehemently refuses to see it as such— as a mentor to said Lady. Amandine is a strict teacher, yet a patient one nonetheless. She remembers well the lessons her mother imparted to her, and would see them put to some use. (Ironic as it is, that she's teaching the daughter of the woman who usurped her position in the first place.)

60 -- Through the passing of decades, Amandine remains as quick-witted as ever. Not that there really was a doubt— she herself has proclaimed that not even death itself will put a stop to her journey. It ends when she's ready for it to, and thus far, that isn't any time soon. Not when she has so much left to do. Having put down her staff some time ago, Amandine has instead raised a quill in its place. She writes all manner of things— though her true passion, she's found, is in poetry. Her works mostly focus on the importance of the self: discovering who you are, and the strength it takes to remain as who you are through whatever the world may throw at you. The importance of staying by one's convictions, to protect them with every fiber of your being. The dedication in those books are always the same: 'I would not be who I am today were it not for all of you. Wherever you are, whatever paths you walk, you remain in my heart now and forever more. Thank you.'

-- tagged by: no one! I think. o.o I just saw this going around and thought it'd be interesting to do with Amandine, so ya! ^-^

-- tagging: anyone who would like to join! This was really interesting to do, so I definitely recommend it. :D