#when i tell you I have sketchbook spreads upon sketchbook spreads with just kate...........

[2-cornchips]

first fanart post on tumblr dot com?? is this what I'm doing now?

anyways welcome to the ship I've been brainrotting on, Kate Stewart x Melanie Bush....as far as I know I'm the only member of this club...hoping to persuade a few other doctor who gays to my side.

happy late valentines? mwah!

[ironleaf-rp]

Gridania Story-Go-Round: February Storylog

[19:04]Syranelle Ironleaf: "Our story begins in the snowy climes of the North, by the humble fire of a young man in the Brume.  His name was Andre and there was but one real way he could find warmth in the snowy climes -- and that was by thinking of his One True Love, a beautiful high-born lady of House Bellacoise named Isabeau." >>

[19:06]Syranelle Ironleaf: "Yet, what graceful beauty would ever accept a low-born knave from the Brume as a suitor?  This kept Andre depressed for days on end as he sought for a way to woo the heart of the woman he loved.  He made it a point to learn what her favorite food was, her favorite song, anything she loved, he learned of.  Yet, how could he use this to procure her heart?"

[19:08]Ellmida Westrose: "But Andre knew that he had to put the horse before the cart and sought first to discover these things Isabeau loved then somehow in some way he might be able to put them together and achieve success"

[19:11]Ellmida Westrose: "Now Andre was not very smart, he was not strong nor rich, but he was determined and he was a romantic, raised as he was on the legends and myths that his grandmother told him and he knew of one legend that he thought might be able to serve him in his quest, were it true.

[19:17]Tarixxian Voren: "The legend called for a man or woman of little worth to be heroic and stalwart in the name of love for his desired lover, but it all had to begin with an act of inviting them to notice their presence, despite all odds."

[19:19]Tarixxian Voren: "But mere gifts and low-brow acts of affection could not truly affect one, could it? One would not be able to give notice to such small deeds, or so Andre thought with his... slightly less than impressive intelligence."

[19:23]Karaan Nolan:  The young man tried to search through the Brume a way to learn how to attract the lovely attention of his desired flame. After a few unsucessful try to get his love attention, the man feels despair and solitude, sure there would be a way for him to overcome the odd and become one with his love, to make her see him first.

[19:26]Karaan Nolan: André looks through the wreckage of an old house, wondering if the Brume would be his last destination, hearing once again the enthralling voice of his desired flame, when the man stumbles on an old dusty book. He lowers his eyes on it and dusts away the cover. "Dad's Guide Book 2 : How to get the girl in 10'000 steps..." The book was enormous, but the lowborn without anyother option for the moment, starts to read through it, like his own life depends on it.

[19:29]Syranelle Ironleaf: The very first rule in the Guide:  "Treat her like dirt.  Women like when you're mean to them.  It helps them understand their place in the world."  Andre wasn't altogether sure about this, but he also wasn't very smart.  So he ingested that rule and tried to find one that would help him even /meet/ his beloved Isabeau.  Finally, he came upon it as he turned the page.  Rule #42: >>

[19:30]Syranelle Ironleaf:  The rule state:  "Run into her.  A lot.  Even on purpose if you have to."  Of course!  Why hadn't Andre thought of that himself?  He could just fabricate some accident to run into her!  That would work, right?  Of course it would.  She went often to the Jeweled Crozier, surely he could catch her there!

[19:34]Ellmida Westrose: Now with a plan Andre walked with purpose to the Jeweled Crozier and finally after waiting for what seemed hours he spied his beloved from behind. Girding himself Andre ran with great determination and surprising eagerness at force toward the woman, perhaps a bit too forcefully.

[19:35]Ellmida Westrose: "As he came upon the woman he soon realized he had misjudged his speed, but lacking the distance to stop he could only close his eyes and brace himself as both he and the lady tumbled together onto the ground."

[19:40]Tarixxian Voren: "The two fell into quite the messy lump. He appeared unscathed, but she was worse-for-wear. He had spoiled her freshly cleaned clothes and frazzled her hair, you see. Despite this, Andre looked to the Elezen's face, admiring her features as if they were precious art in a museum."

[19:44]Tarixxian Voren: "'W-woah!' he exclaimed as he tumbled to the ground. Isabeau simply gave him a look of shock. He stood and brushed off his — already dirty from the start — clothes before awkwardly smiling at her. 'H-hi, m-miss Isabeau!' he said with an attempted charming smile."

[19:48]Karaan Nolan: the young man blinks after trying to charm Isabeau with his smile. He remembers the first rule of the Dad's Guide to woman, being mean to them. So after standing up, he was about to offer his hand to her, to help her get up, but when the woman reach for it, he removes it and frowns at her. "You could use those two icy beautiful eyes  to look for you're going, Miss." In his mind, he grins, because he was mean but at the same time, telling her she had beautiful eyes, woman surely loves that.

[19:50]Karaan Nolan: He dusts off his dirty clothes and smiles at her after a minute, Miss Isabeau still unsure what was happening in front of her, this lowborn ramming, literally into her, was not almost insulting her. She blinks and looks at the mess on the ground, her linen and clothes were spread around them. "Sorry." She mumbles, unsure while she tries to collect her thing and leaves the Market as fast as possible.

[19:52]Kate Fletcher: "Andre stood there in disbelief! How could it not work? It had to work! But there she went, away from him once again. Little time did he have to even remember being so close to her... he touched her.. he looked into her eyes. That Twelve-damned book, it was all that book's fault! He sighed heavily but suddenly a tap came upon his shoulder. Turning, Andrea saw a Merchant, holding a book out to him."

[19:54]Kate Fletcher: "I think you dropped this." said the merchant before handing it over and going back about his business. Andre looked down and opened the strange tome he'd never seen before.. and... WHAT THIS? Drawings of him? Oh dear, she must have dropped this! Is it true, did she fawn over him just as much as he did her? And the pictures.. was he really that toned, and why was he shirtless in them all?"

[19:57]Kei Aozora: "And then, as realization dawned upon him, the man was filled ith irrepressible joy. He hugged the book tightly to his chest, cherishing it as if he held the writer, the object of his affection, within his arms as surely as he did the tome. Again, his eyes travel downwards, fingers tracing his own likeness, nodding with approval at the much improved musculature and physique. Damn, he looked good, was this how she pictured him? As he so did idolize her? But, it was not the time for speculation..

[19:59]Kei Aozora: "There she was! Right before him, and in his hand, he held proof, a sign of the return of his love. He starts to follow, and soon, he find her. There she stood, the very image of beauty, a shy smile on ehr face as she spoke with.....What? And there, standing before her, was another man! A man that bore his likeness, but everyone of his finer points enhanced. His clothing, his poise, his grace, all were the image of perfection, and he realized, that THIS was the man in ehr book.

[20:03]Syranelle Ironleaf: Woe was Andre!  Yet, so was jealousy.  As he gazed upon this other man who held his countenance, but in better ways than he himself did, Andre felt a fury bubble in him that he struggled to contain.  He flipped open 'Dad's Guide to Girls' again, hoping to find some manner of solace.  Rule #21:  "Don't let anyone steal your girl.  Women like for men to fight over them.  So, fight!"  Yes!  Fight!  He would prove his love for Isabeau once and for all in a daring battle of fisticuffs! >>

[20:05]Syranelle Ironleaf: Rather than slink away, Andre approached the two of them and handed Isabeau her sketchbook.  " 'Ware and unwelcome, thou art, knave!"  Andre said, trying to sound noble.  "Have at thee for the hand of yon fairest maiden!  I challenge...est thou -- thee? -- to a duel most honorable!"

[20:09]Ellmida Westrose: "The man turned to Andre with such confusion. Who was this strange boy to make such outrageous requests and, to his surprise appeared to be near to his exact double as anyone could be.  This caused the man so much confusion that he was not prepared when Andre, in his eagerness landed a well placed punch on his nose!"

[20:12]Ellmida Westrose: Isabeau cried out in surprise "Anthoni!" For while Andre did not have great strength he did manage to make a well fine go of it. Anthoni clutched his nose as Andre shook his hand vigorously, unprepared for the recoil of such a blow even as the local soldiers began to intervene"

[20:16]Tarixxian Voren: "Andre stumbled back and smiled at his lover. 'Isabeau!' he exclaimed. 'Your hero has arrived to save you from this horrid beast of a man!'.

[20:20]Tarixxian Voren: She tilted her head at the strange man that began to assault her betrothed. "You have saved me?" she asked. "And of what account has Anthoni done anything to warrant such a punishment?" She took a moment to ask the guard to halt for a mere minute. "Speak, please."

[20:22]Kidav Ostinato: Andre turned from Isabeau to the man, pointing a finger accusingly at him. "This man is an imp, glamoured to look like me! He has deceived you my love! Pray, let us leave before he decides to pull some trick on us!" He thrusts his arm out, finger pointed at the man, who, expectedly, had quite the offended look on his face.

[20:25]Kidav Ostinato: "Excuse me." The man, Anthoni, said, his fingers pressed to his nose. "I am no Imp. I am the man who was arranged to wed Lady Isabeau. Please unhand my beloved or I shall be forced to have the guards to remove you, or worse." He said.

[20:28]Syranelle Ironleaf: This wasn't turning out how Andre thought it would at all.  "No, you are an imp!" he declared as confidently as he could.  He even advanced on Anthoni and grabbed on to one of the other Elezen's ears, pulling on it harshly.  "I will unmask thee, fiend!"  He pulled.  And pulled.  And pulled.  But the mask did not come away.  This was some strong magic, indeed! >>

[20:30]Syranelle Ironleaf: Tired of having his ear pulled, Anthoni slapped Andre's hand away.  "Brumite trash, go back to your alley and whatever trash pile you crawled out of!"  Andre bravely held his ground, though, inclining his chin with pride.  "N-no!"  he contested.  "I will not leave until Isabeau is mine!"  The woman of his dreams looked at him, aghast.  "But I don't want YOU."

[20:33]Ellmida Westrose: "Andre staggered at Isabeau's words, stunned into silence. "But how, cou can you not want for me? Do you not see that you are betrothed to my own image?" Anthoni growled in fury at Andre "That is none my fault, and it is you who appear as I do, you weakling swine." Deep as they were in their argument the two men failed to notice the growing concern on Isabeu's face as she clutched a small oval jewel.

[20:36]Ellmida Westrose: "I don't want you!" Cried Isabeau once more "It wasn't supposed to work out this way. Truly I had hoped you would disappear" Anthoni then turned to Isabeau, for what could she mean by this he inquired. "You are his better half." and she held the jewel for both men  to see

[20:43]Tarixxian Voren: "'B-but Isabeau!' both of the men exclaimed, their mouths agape with concern and confusion. 'What could you possibly mean by this, my love?' Anthoni asked, attempting to embrace his — former? — lover.

[20:46]Tarixxian Voren: She furrowed her brow at the men and clutched the stone. 'If neither of you leave me this instant I will set these guards upon you without thought!' To this, both men took a step back, leading them to be in thought."

[20:48]Syranelle Ironleaf: Rejected!  Both of them!  Anthoni and Andre stood, staring at Isabeau for a long moment.  Then they looked at each other.  "You heard the lady," Anthoni said, giving a shrug and a sigh.  Andre looked at his mirror image, mimicking that shrug.  "Yeah, this has really been /way/ too much work for one woman.  Do you like cider?  The Forgotten Knight serves a great cider."  Anthoni smiled, nodding.  "Sure." >>

[20:51]Syranelle Ironleaf: The two men turned to leave, Isabeau staring after them.  "W-what... Wait, no!" she cried.  "You're supposed to be under my spell--!"  She clutched the onyx stone all the harder.  "You're supposed to love me!"  She stamped a foot, her face red with indignation.  "Father will only leave me his fortune if I marry, so one of you GET BACK HERE."

[21:00]Ellmida Westrose: Well that was that, Isabeau stared at the magic jewel in frustration and cast it aside, causing it to shatter into a thousand tiny shards, it was no mistake she loved Anthoni but strangely it was a selfish love and now it was all coming full circle. After all as much as she cared for Anthoni she had refused to share his love for Andre and had as we discover sought to alter their memories of the two men who shared each other's likeness."

[21:02]Ellmida Westrose: Meanwhile at the Forgotten Knight the shattering of the jewel began to take hold and the enchantment slowly began to fall away even as Isabeau conspired new ways to steal Anthoni's singular love and thereby gain her father's fortune.

[21:08]Tarixxian Voren: "'She planned to use us,' said Anthoni. 'Using us to better herself, while also causing harm to us as well.' To this, Andre nodded. "I thought of her as my... star-shown lover too!' The two discussed this grief over their fresh cups of cider.

[21:10]Tarixxian Voren: "'I never would have thought it too.' Anthoni sighed and looked to Andre. 'Both of us were never meant for her, friend. At least I see it as that way."

[21:12]Syranelle Ironleaf: And so it was that Isabeau's spell was broken.  Anthoni and Andre recalled a life-long friendship they had long before Isabeau came along to steal Anthoni away.  Jealous of their closeness, Isabeau fashioned the jewel to seal away their memories of each other.  In truth, they were the dearest of friends who never would have let a woman come between them.  >> [21:13]Syranelle Ironleaf: To this day, it is rumored that Isabeau still plots in Ishgard, waiting to find the right man to succumb to her wiles.  Therefore, be cautious in who you give your heart to.  As for Anthoni and Andre...?  Well, let's just say they lived happily ever after.