#where you are i will be (ophi/hemera/evan)

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sender kisses receiver to say goodnight. / Ophi and Evan this time bc why not >:3c

A single kiss was all it took for the Warrior of Lights guard to completely drop. For everything she thought she knew to quickly be tossed aside and scrambled. At first she merely stood there in shock. Elidibus - while dangerous - didn't inherently pose a threat to her. She'd figured that out ages ago when he kept popping up and even allowed her to pounce on him. (Not that she should have, but well, the opportunity only came once in a lifetime to pounce on an Ascian...)

Despite her best judgment, she returned the kiss because of the wave of deja vu she was experiencing from it. That feeling she had done this before, but couldn't quite place when or how. Somehow, she didn't think she had, but it still tugged at her mind like a song whose tune she just couldn't place. He felt familiar. He smelled familiar. He even tasted familiar, somehow.

It was the familiarity that she couldn't shake. No matter how many times she tried to capture it, no matter how many times it seemed right on the edge of her mind, it always slipped through her fingers like water. It frustrated her. Hells, it angered her because she felt like he somehow knew. Or knew just enough that he kept coming to see her. That he kissed her. Sometimes it made her want to scream to feel as if something was missing from her that she'd never noticed before until he showed up.

Evan wasn't that emotional usually, but something about him tugged at her in ways that frightened her. She thought she handled it well enough. Accept the feelings. Work through them. Figure out what she wanted to do. Her tail swished and she felt content. Happy. At peace. The thought of him leaving again did the exact opposite.

Her hands reached out to tug at his robes, her ears flickering back and down as she looked up at him when they finally parted. "Don't go. I don't want you to leave." She frowned a little and resisted the urge to look away from him and the eyes that seemed to bore into hers from behind his mask.

"Stay."

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@seatedsacrifice​ / angels & demons au because asks are being a pain.

feat. Hemera & Ophiucus

Hemera's amber hues flickered over to the familiar face of one of Zodiark's servants. His favorite. Ophiucus. She had known him well for a time. Been quite fond of him back then too. Had maybe even loved him if she dared put such notions onto things. But it had been years - centuries - since the war had broken out and splintered the Celestial Plane. The Umbral Plane. Zodiark and his chosen had been cast into the Astral Plane. It wasn't as much of a loss, but a divorce, in her opinion between the two deities.

Each had their part to play in shaping and upkeeping the mortal realm. It didn't mean that there weren't old wounds that were caused by the schism that kept the spats ongoing. Mortals had deemed them 'angels' and 'demons' respectively, though the truth was harder to define, and they likely wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

"You wished to speak with me?" She asked finally as her feet finally touched the ground. The mortal plane was a safe neutral zone as both parties had a self interest in caretaking it. Even if neither side agreed how to do so. Her wings ruffled, shaking out a bit as they folded from their previous open position, so only the dark purple arches slowly fading to pure white feathers were tucked.

"I can only assume there's an emergency. Considering how long it's been since we last had a conversation." Hemera could at least acknowledge the role she played in that even if she didn't want to. Her duties kept her busy. 

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“You know, when you said you wished to talk to me, this was not what I had in mind.” Elidibus commented airily as he stood beside Evan on the balcony. “What eats at you, Warrior of light?”

The miqo'te was bent over elbow resting on the railing of the balcony as she gazed out at the moon and stars of Eorzea. "Do you ever know what to expect when it comes to me?" She cast him a curious glance and tilted her head to the side. She'd never heard about her being predictable, but he was an Ascian who'd been alive for nigh on an eternity.

"Do you ever wonder why we're so familiar for one another? Or does it not bug you like it does me? The constant feeling of dejavu whenever I'm with you?" She frowned a little and gave a sigh. "I know that probably doesn't quantify as a reason to bug you. Truth is, I just wanted to see you again. It's lonely without you."

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Hemera would have a paper bird fluttering in her face when she woke! It seemed someone had an urgent message for her to read, which was simply put: If you follow the clues, you will find me where we first met. I hope you have an appetite! It was not signed, of course, but she should recognise that handwriting, and the homemade chocolates that were left behind as well.

Her nose wrinkled sleepily as a hand moved to bat at the whoosh of air moving past her face. It wasn't much of anything, but enough to catch her attention as her eyes slowly opened. Hemera blinked a few times in confusion before she reached out and grabbed the fluttering note. Slowly, she unfolded the thing, a little sad the bird likely wouldn't fold back into shape. She quickly scanned the note and smiled before bolting out of bed to get ready. She couldn't leave Ophiucus waiting! After getting dressed she grabbed his gifts and bolted out the door.

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sender kisses receiver's collarbone. / Hemera

Long fingers carded through silver strands as his lips grazed her skin, eliciting a pleasant tingle sensation. A pleasure-mixed giggle escaped her as she was both ticklish and sensitive there. "Did someone miss me?" Hemera's orange eyes sparkled deviously as she continued to tease his hair. Such a beautiful color and texture. She'd told him once that it reminded her of starlight and it still did.

"I missed you," she murmured after a moment of silence, tone fond. She always missed him. Out of everything and everyone in the world - he was probably the one thing that she loved more than traveling - that she loved above anything.

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New Years Kiss / Hemera uwu

New Years kissus

The end of the year was a special time even in Amaurot despite their lengthy lives. It was a time to reflect upon the concepts and creations that had been created successfully. Time to reflect and honor the positive and negative changes in their lives. The scientific and societal discovery and advancement. It was also a time for a certain department under Altima to go all out with their pyrotechnics. Which was always Hemera's favorite part along with the lanterns they'd light.

There were plenty of other customs that people did throughout the city from various cultures outside of Amaurot. Hemera had taken a lot of time excitedly describing them to Ophiucus as they wanted through the stalls and merchants lining the street for this time of year.

She brought him to one of their favorite perches in the city to observe the fireworks. Hot chocolates in their hands as the fireworks illuminated in numbers and designs counting down the seconds until the year changed. Hemera set her hot chocolate, then his own, as the numbers drifted downwards until finally, the New Year reigned in.

With a grin she tugged him into a happy kiss, her arms wrapping tightly around him. "Happy new year Ophi."

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Hemera would find in a neat little box with a neat little orange bow: a set of fresh paints, brushes, and blank, card sized canvases. Since she couldn’t take a big one with her on her travels ( even if she could, in theory, do so ) – Ophiuchus thought these would work as a perfect Solstice gift. Please do ignore the little charm he added to the bow.

A warm smile graced her lips as she spotted the gifts that Ophiucus left behind. Was it that time of the year already? Oh yes, it was. Time flew by so fast. She hardly took notice of it anymore. She picked up and examined her gifts with happy wonder and warmth. She loved them all. It pleased her to know he knew her so well. Luckily she'd been planning for Solstice for quite some time and already had her little hoard of gifts to give to him.

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✿ / Ophi and Hemera uwu

SEND “ ✿ ” FOR 2 HEADCANONS FOR OUR MUSES’ RELATIONSHIP.

Fun headcanon that I only just remembered digging through my headcanon tags but, Hemera started painting because of their prior conversations about music/painting. Picking up a musical instrument didn't go well for her, but painting did. She became very good at it (and had a lot of time to practice on the road) as a way to show Ophi the places she did since she can't physically take him everywhere. So whenever she goes out she always makes small to medium sized (think post card or similar & she’ll make him a box to keep them in) paintings of whatever cool things she finds or beautiful sceneries. etc. sometimes she also does the people she meets/befriends as well as interesting/plants creations. she gets more creative the more she does it and the longer it goes on because she’s worried if things look too ‘similar’ to something she’s done in the past?

He probably gets summoned quite a bit, particularly after their relationship shifts to a romantic one. It started out as normal, assisting me in combat thing, then the situation then became far more devious. Aka 'I'm going to use my special Azem magic to kidnap Elidibus so he can see this cool thing before teleporting back home' sort of devious. She means well, truly. (Elidibus your girlfriend is going to get censured for this probably. She is dumb but loves you)

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all of my azems to their ships and some of my wolships

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when the one thing you want  …  is the only thing out of your reach . ( Evan and Elidibus )

An eyebrow quirked before she gave the customary miqo'te tilting of her head with her ears perking up to hear his words a little better. Ordinarily, she might have given a wistful, 'well that's life' and carried on with her day. However, Elidibus wasn't exactly a friend. He wasn't really an enemy either even if they were on opposing sides. Not yet anyway. She didn't view him with the same contempt she had for Lahabrea.

It stood only right that she heard him out. At least since he seemed to be serious. "What is it that you want anyway?" He wasn't like the others and she got the sense he wasn't talking about rejoining the star. “What’s stopping you from getting it?” He was an Ascian. It should have been easy.

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Hemera would find that someone had spruced up her office before her return. Fresh flowers resting in a vase and a plate of snacks left. There was a small note indicating that Ophiuchus wasn’t in for the day – having to handle some manner of business in Elpis once again, and offered his apologies for not meeting her in person. He would, however, ensure to tell her all about his adventures once he got back should she still be in Amaurot upon his return. / Hemera

No longer were documents strewn hastily and often forgotten across her (occasionally) dusty desk. When she strode in the place was clean and orderly. She blinked several times as she looked around in confusion. Was this her office? It actually looked inviting and warm with the addition of the flowers and snacks. Giddily, she bounced over to the snacks and popped them into her mouth. She drifted over to sniff the flowers before she finally found the note.

Ah, so it had been him. Hemera swooned a little, holding the note close to her heart, and giving a little spin before she took her seat. This time she was content to make sure she'd be here upon his return. With a properly messy desk again because she actually used it.

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“You’ve been awake for a while now – is something the matter?” Yes, he was one to talk – yet Hemera was typically abed before he was. Ophiuchus settled on the couch beside her and offered her a slice cake, “If you do not want to talk about it, at least have this. I find something to eat helps a little.”

Her eyelashes flutter as her attention flickers over to Ophiucus. The sound of his voice - the deep timbre - is enough to snap her out of even her deepest reverie. "Is something the…?" Her voice trails off and loses steam as her thoughts catch up to her again. At least until the cake is produced. Orange eyes brighten and she took the offered cake all too eagerly. "It's nothing. Just, someone died earlier, and I couldn't do anything to stop it." Her fork poked at her cake and finally ate a piece.

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[care] / Hemera uvu

[care] – sender provides physical care for receiver’s bruises (ice pack, wrapping them up, etc)

"You need not fret over me like this," Hemera sighed softly, her energy sapped from her. The battle had been long fought and she had come out relatively unscathed with everything considered. She still had a myriad of bruises and cuts along her limbs that Ophiucus was currently tending to. It might have made her blush and feel shy if she had the energy. Or if he hadn't already had to do this several times before. It was nothing she needed to worry about, particularly now that she had Elidibus

"Though I will not stop you either," she hummed as she watched him move. Pashtarot had no doubt given him first aid tips by now. Particularly with how often this ended up happening. "You aren't upset with me, are you?" Her fingers trailed through his hair affectionately once he was close enough and gave him a fond, but exhausted smile.

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“I need to recharge.” Sorry Hemera, you are now a pillow for Ophiuchus.

"You're welcome to," Hemera replied, patting her lap to indicate he was free to use her as a pillow. Once he'd settled, her fingers gently smoothed over his hair, nails occasionally grazing his scalp. "What's troubling you so? The usual humdrum or is it something more?" She wished to lighten his burden if it was in her capacity to do. If not, she wanted to help him relax. Both were viable options and she did want to do both. It just might have been impossible to help. The downside of her role was that it crept into her personal life. Her love only served to make her want to fix everything. At least she hadn't overstepped yet.

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💗 / Hemera and Ophi

Send ‘💗‘ to find out what my muse truly thinks & feels about yours!

"OoOoh are these from him? They're so pretty. Not to mention he has good tastes. They're your favorite."

"Rhea," Hemera sighed, her cheeks a dark red as the mint-haired woman admired the bouquet Ophiucus had given her a day or so prior. Given that her knowledge of plants was limited to what she liked and didn't, she'd called in her flora expert friend to assist in keeping the things alive. Rhea had been snickering like a gremlin since the invitation came and it seemed unlikely to stop anytime soon.

"You know I'm teasing. Though I would hope that you could spill all the juicy details now instead of clutching your feelings close to your chest. You won't spontaneously combust by saying them out loud and I'm your friend. I love you. I support you. Also, I'm nosey and want to know how bad Elidibus has you wrapped around your finger."

Hemera sighed loudly, though was slightly more amused now. "You know, you started that off really strong and then it just fell apart by the end. Still, you are one of my best friends."

"Yes, I am your best friend next to now romantic partner Elidibus, so spill. Besides, I tell you all about my romances in a non-work capacity."

"Not everyone has as many whirlwind romances as you," Hemera retorted, only to have a pillow thrown at her in reply.

"SPILL!"

Hemera snickered and caught the pillow, catching it close to her chest. "Mmm, well, I'm sure you know I love him and he loves me. I told you how all that happened already. I just hm. I don't know when it happened? Sort of like it was always there but not? I felt comfortable around him immediately. He treats me like a person and not Azem." She gave an exaggerated groan there. That was always a bit of a problem. The only exceptions were people who knew her before, as Hemera, and not Azem.

"Plus, we just get along. I love the way he plays piano and he likes all the little paintings I do for him and the stories I tell." Her feet wiggled a little and she smiled. "Plus he has his own wanderlust and that's so attractive. So many people are just so happy here when it's just a pretty cage." There were a lot of reasons why she had fallen for Ophiucus.

"You forgot the fact he's gorgeous," Rhea pointed out, ducking as Hemera chucked the pillow back at her.

"Yes, but I told you that. You don't know for yourself," Hemera snickered.