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[ Her cheeks grow pink from the words, and she's still- it's still so surprising! She really hasn't been anyone but her clan's matriarch before this. But the forehead bump is welcome, and she pokes her nose against his to nuzzle. ]
... 'tis hard not to be, with people as wonderful as you around.
[ It's so comfortable with him, the way she feels around her mates... ]
I like that about you, though. You focus on you, before you set out on anything else... you're dedicated to what you feel important to you, before anyone else. Your knowledge is so enviable, too. I just know I ended up wanting to know you more before I could resist.
... 'tis hard not to be, with people as wonderful as you around.
[ It's so comfortable with him, the way she feels around her mates... ]
I like that about you, though. You focus on you, before you set out on anything else... you're dedicated to what you feel important to you, before anyone else. Your knowledge is so enviable, too. I just know I ended up wanting to know you more before I could resist.
I’ve never really depended on others before now. I did not feel that it was important.
I was wrong, clearly.
[ He got his knowledge from a few places. His mother, and from gleaning.]
You could always take up gleaning, if you want to expand your horizons.
[Its mostly a joke. ]
I was wrong, clearly.
[ He got his knowledge from a few places. His mother, and from gleaning.]
You could always take up gleaning, if you want to expand your horizons.
[Its mostly a joke. ]
You know, I come from a clan of travelers and have always done something like gleaning. Maybe one day you can show me what you've discovered!
[ She nuzzles his nose, wiggling her ears at him. ]
Being in a relationship isn't depending on anyone, though. 'tis just sharing your joys and company, like a friend. But kissier!
[ WINK. ]
Once all of this is done, you should come see my children too! They'd love to meet you!
[ She nuzzles his nose, wiggling her ears at him. ]
Being in a relationship isn't depending on anyone, though. 'tis just sharing your joys and company, like a friend. But kissier!
[ WINK. ]
Once all of this is done, you should come see my children too! They'd love to meet you!
I don’t think I would mind that sort of thing.
[ He brings her close to him again. His lips gently pressing against hers. He’s still figuring all of this out, but it certainly feels nice!]
You would want me to meet your children? Are you sure they would like something like that?
[ He brings her close to him again. His lips gently pressing against hers. He’s still figuring all of this out, but it certainly feels nice!]
You would want me to meet your children? Are you sure they would like something like that?
Why, of course they would! I tell them all about my friends... and they ought to meet their mother's companions!
[ She returns the kiss fondly, ears flicking happily. ]
... now I'm even more excited to see where we go together. I can't wait, Erenville! We're going to have the best time!
[ Haha. Hahaha. About that... ]
[ She returns the kiss fondly, ears flicking happily. ]
... now I'm even more excited to see where we go together. I can't wait, Erenville! We're going to have the best time!
[ Haha. Hahaha. About that... ]
[ It had all happened so fast. Seeing Gulool Ja Ja fall had been the last thing on her mind... and what had happened with Zoraal Ja?
When everything wasn't making sense, suddenly there they were- Y'shtola and Raha, and she tackled them both as soon as she came out of her shock. Of course, there were things left to explain, and they listened, but at least with them there, her resolve returned- especially with Erenville in such pain. She wanted to reassure him, and tried...
Though he's gone off and she does want to look for him, but while they have a moment to recuperate, she holds G'raha's hand once they've done what they can to help and sit outside by Downripple in the Resplendent Quarter, waiting before everyone regroups, and lays her head against his shoulder. ]
... and that's all that's happened. 'tis so much... we were having a good time in Shaaloani, and then all this... I'm so glad you're here, Raha.
When everything wasn't making sense, suddenly there they were- Y'shtola and Raha, and she tackled them both as soon as she came out of her shock. Of course, there were things left to explain, and they listened, but at least with them there, her resolve returned- especially with Erenville in such pain. She wanted to reassure him, and tried...
Though he's gone off and she does want to look for him, but while they have a moment to recuperate, she holds G'raha's hand once they've done what they can to help and sit outside by Downripple in the Resplendent Quarter, waiting before everyone regroups, and lays her head against his shoulder. ]
... and that's all that's happened. 'tis so much... we were having a good time in Shaaloani, and then all this... I'm so glad you're here, Raha.
[ Though he had agreed to stay behind for the right of succession. It was all he could do (with Y'shtola) to get on the next ship over to Tural. After hearing out everything, and everyone- it's a nice reprieve to go ahead and go regroup.
He was so happy to see Megumi, and of course finally get a glimpse of this Erenville that she spoke so highly of. Though it seems his home got tangled in whatever mess was happening over in Shaaloani. ]
I'm glad to see you hale and whole. 'Tis good we arrived when we did.
[ He raises his free hand to stroke her head. He really did miss her. ]
How long do you think we have before we should gather everyone up again?
[ Perhaps they could chat for a while longer, knock their heads together about the situation...or spend that time catching up. ]
He was so happy to see Megumi, and of course finally get a glimpse of this Erenville that she spoke so highly of. Though it seems his home got tangled in whatever mess was happening over in Shaaloani. ]
I'm glad to see you hale and whole. 'Tis good we arrived when we did.
[ He raises his free hand to stroke her head. He really did miss her. ]
How long do you think we have before we should gather everyone up again?
[ Perhaps they could chat for a while longer, knock their heads together about the situation...or spend that time catching up. ]
[ Well. They certainly were learning a lot in Yyasulani... from the fact that Erenville's mother is... a little robot now, and part of a resistance, and Sphene and... goodness her head hurts.
And Erenville is clearly not doing well. He wanders off, and unknown to her, discovers that no one remembers Cahciua, while she spends time with little Gulool Ja and Otis, confronts Zoraal Ja-, learns of the others back in Tuliyollal defending it and Sphene's true intent.
There's so much happening, and it breaks her heart to see little Gulool Ja cry... but they have to storm the soul facility now, and after another meeting, she races to look for Erenville in the small moment of time they have- with G'raha's encouragement.
She knows Erenville will be safe staying back before they head off, so it's a good time as any as they rest and prepare. ]
Erenville, wait... Cahciua said we should rest for a bit before going off to the Twelfth Level. Talk to me.
And Erenville is clearly not doing well. He wanders off, and unknown to her, discovers that no one remembers Cahciua, while she spends time with little Gulool Ja and Otis, confronts Zoraal Ja-, learns of the others back in Tuliyollal defending it and Sphene's true intent.
There's so much happening, and it breaks her heart to see little Gulool Ja cry... but they have to storm the soul facility now, and after another meeting, she races to look for Erenville in the small moment of time they have- with G'raha's encouragement.
She knows Erenville will be safe staying back before they head off, so it's a good time as any as they rest and prepare. ]
Erenville, wait... Cahciua said we should rest for a bit before going off to the Twelfth Level. Talk to me.
[ Well, she HAS filled him in on what she can... and she knows he'll be preoccupied with Ketenramm and the others when they do have to regroup, so it's all for the best right now that they spend some time together first.
Since people are too scared to emerge now, she can be openly affectionate, wrapping her arm around G'raha's waist and setting her head against his chest. ]
We've done what we could. We're just waiting for a linkpearl call, so ... I'd rather we spend it together. Something tells me we'll be too busy for it, after.
[ Her tail wraps around his. ]
This is not how I wanted you and Erenville to meet proper- not that you don't know him already, but...
Since people are too scared to emerge now, she can be openly affectionate, wrapping her arm around G'raha's waist and setting her head against his chest. ]
We've done what we could. We're just waiting for a linkpearl call, so ... I'd rather we spend it together. Something tells me we'll be too busy for it, after.
[ Her tail wraps around his. ]
This is not how I wanted you and Erenville to meet proper- not that you don't know him already, but...
[ He can't deny that he's had a tough time coming to terms with everything he has come to learn while they have been in Yyasulani. His concern will not subside, at least not now that he has discovered something that really would be important news for the others.
But perhaps that wasn't news that needed to be shared without further investigation. It's something he doesn't want to bring himself to accept.
When Megumi catches up with him, he can't wipe the crease in his brow away fast enough. He didn't want to rock the boat right now, figuratively speaking. ]
I'll tell you later, I promise. Not right now.
[ He sounds like he's trying to close up again. ]
But perhaps that wasn't news that needed to be shared without further investigation. It's something he doesn't want to bring himself to accept.
When Megumi catches up with him, he can't wipe the crease in his brow away fast enough. He didn't want to rock the boat right now, figuratively speaking. ]
I'll tell you later, I promise. Not right now.
[ He sounds like he's trying to close up again. ]
[ She doesn't want to force him, but that doesn't mean her worry is gone... her ears droop a little, but she approaches, reaching to take his hands in hers. ]
Alright, but... I am worried. Ever since we got to Yyasulani, 'tis been one thing after another. And I don't want you to feel like you have to handle this alone, alright?
Alright, but... I am worried. Ever since we got to Yyasulani, 'tis been one thing after another. And I don't want you to feel like you have to handle this alone, alright?
[ He allows her, his grip is firm at least. ]
I know, please. Do not worry for me. You need to go do what you do best.
[ Something that he can't do. It's frustrating to know that he feels like this. Like he can't do more. ]
Talk to me when you return, okay?
I know, please. Do not worry for me. You need to go do what you do best.
[ Something that he can't do. It's frustrating to know that he feels like this. Like he can't do more. ]
Talk to me when you return, okay?
[ It would have been nice to officially meet Erenville on better terms. They had seen each other in passing in Old Sharlayan, sure...but. Well, that was besides the point. To G'raha's knowledge, his home had been encapsulated by the dome and there was no current contact with those assumed to be in the dome.
He would need to see it first hand to have any true opinions about it.
He nestles Megumi into his arms, kissing her forehead. ]
We should be patient with him, he is worried or his home. Rightfully so.
[ His tail twines with hers, comfortable. ]
Tell me where your head is at, love. I know you have the most cool head in this situation, aye? Are you okay too?
[ He would be remiss not to check in on her, especially after the events that transpired when they were stopping the Final Days. G'raha Tia has grown immensely as a partner in that time, knowing that regular check ins were sorely needed! ]
He would need to see it first hand to have any true opinions about it.
He nestles Megumi into his arms, kissing her forehead. ]
We should be patient with him, he is worried or his home. Rightfully so.
[ His tail twines with hers, comfortable. ]
Tell me where your head is at, love. I know you have the most cool head in this situation, aye? Are you okay too?
[ He would be remiss not to check in on her, especially after the events that transpired when they were stopping the Final Days. G'raha Tia has grown immensely as a partner in that time, knowing that regular check ins were sorely needed! ]
[ They also did have that cute little lunch with Wuk Lamat and Erenville too- it's so strange how it feels like that was an eternity ago. But she purrs a little as her forehead is kissed, nodding. ]
Mm... I know. He should be worrying... I'd be going insane from worry if I were him.
[ She sighs and looks ahead of them, at the small pool of water before them. ]
I'm... not certain about what to think of this. 'tis all so out there. So I'm trying to not stress myself with unknowns until we have a better picture.
[ She lifts her head to kiss the side of G'raha's jaw. ]
He wanted to take me to meet his mother. 'tis so sweet, don't you think?
Mm... I know. He should be worrying... I'd be going insane from worry if I were him.
[ She sighs and looks ahead of them, at the small pool of water before them. ]
I'm... not certain about what to think of this. 'tis all so out there. So I'm trying to not stress myself with unknowns until we have a better picture.
[ She lifts her head to kiss the side of G'raha's jaw. ]
He wanted to take me to meet his mother. 'tis so sweet, don't you think?
I will. I'll return... we'll do what we can, with Cahciua's help...
[ She steps closer, meeting his gaze and scanning his lovely gold eyes. ]
I know you probably don't have an appetite, but will you please try and have something before we leave? Please?
[ She steps closer, meeting his gaze and scanning his lovely gold eyes. ]
I know you probably don't have an appetite, but will you please try and have something before we leave? Please?
You would do good to trust her.
[ There is no doubt in his mind that this is his mother. She calls him those dreaded nicknames, calls him Elene’shpya. No one but her would do those things.
…and yet no one remembers her. Unless she was deceased, it wouldn’t make sense. He’s holding some faint strand of hope she’s pulling a fast one on him. ]
…I do not know if I can.
[His eyes tell the entire story of how stressed he is right now. He’d probably eat with major disinterest right now.]
[ There is no doubt in his mind that this is his mother. She calls him those dreaded nicknames, calls him Elene’shpya. No one but her would do those things.
…and yet no one remembers her. Unless she was deceased, it wouldn’t make sense. He’s holding some faint strand of hope she’s pulling a fast one on him. ]
…I do not know if I can.
[His eyes tell the entire story of how stressed he is right now. He’d probably eat with major disinterest right now.]
He is probably trying not to show it. But keep trying to talk to him, to comfort him. He’s going to need it.
[He turns his head to take her lips in a kiss briefly. It feels nice to finally be in her presence. ]
I’ll make sure to do my best to help you with what knowledge I have. I promise.
[His gaze softens. ]
I want to be hopeful that can still happen. Even if not right away.
[He turns his head to take her lips in a kiss briefly. It feels nice to finally be in her presence. ]
I’ll make sure to do my best to help you with what knowledge I have. I promise.
[His gaze softens. ]
I want to be hopeful that can still happen. Even if not right away.
[ She looks concerned, but... after a moment, she just steps close and wraps her arms around him, holding him for a bit. ]
Try, for me. I'll try too... well, I need the energy, anyroad.
[ She doesn't know if she can give him any better news, but, she pulls back and touches his face. ]
I'll see you after this.
[ After this being a whole level of nightmares, then Zoraal Ja... and seeing little baby Gulool Ja cry and Sphene showing her true colors and disconnecting Cahciua's link to them.
She can only imagine how stressful it is for all of them, but once they return to Tuliyollal, she's in her cabins, slicing some fruit absently. G'raha was here earlier and ate, but now she's hoping Erenville will show up to just. Rest. ]
Try, for me. I'll try too... well, I need the energy, anyroad.
[ She doesn't know if she can give him any better news, but, she pulls back and touches his face. ]
I'll see you after this.
[ After this being a whole level of nightmares, then Zoraal Ja... and seeing little baby Gulool Ja cry and Sphene showing her true colors and disconnecting Cahciua's link to them.
She can only imagine how stressful it is for all of them, but once they return to Tuliyollal, she's in her cabins, slicing some fruit absently. G'raha was here earlier and ate, but now she's hoping Erenville will show up to just. Rest. ]
Aye. I'm grateful you and Estinien and Aymeric have been so understanding about it all. Though-
[ She returns the kiss, then kisses him again, sniffing a little. ]
'tis faint, but I smell him on you too. Did you both...?
[ The only reason Aymeric's scent would be this strong... ]
[ She returns the kiss, then kisses him again, sniffing a little. ]
'tis faint, but I smell him on you too. Did you both...?
[ The only reason Aymeric's scent would be this strong... ]
I’ll try, for you.
[ He wraps his arms around her, he’s trying. He’s really trying. But it’s difficult to keep it together right now. He’s not sure if he’s overthinking everything or not.
Turns out…perhaps he wasn’t. The link to his mother being cut off was enough to send anyone over the edge. But what could they do but return to Tulliyolal. His suspicions were mostly confirmed. If not fully confirmed.
It takes him a long time to show up at Megumi’s cabin. He needed some time alone, but finally he’s here. He did promise to talk to her after all of this was over.]
… I can come back later if this is a bad time.
[ He wraps his arms around her, he’s trying. He’s really trying. But it’s difficult to keep it together right now. He’s not sure if he’s overthinking everything or not.
Turns out…perhaps he wasn’t. The link to his mother being cut off was enough to send anyone over the edge. But what could they do but return to Tulliyolal. His suspicions were mostly confirmed. If not fully confirmed.
It takes him a long time to show up at Megumi’s cabin. He needed some time alone, but finally he’s here. He did promise to talk to her after all of this was over.]
… I can come back later if this is a bad time.
[ That makes her smile very fondly, kissing him back with a wiggle of her ears. A sweet joy in the midst of all this tension... ]
When he said he wanted to know you better, I didn't quite imagine he'd get to know you so intimately. But full glad am I that you both did.
[ She strokes his hair, purring as she nuzzles his nose. ]
I imagine Estinien would be a little more resistant, though...
When he said he wanted to know you better, I didn't quite imagine he'd get to know you so intimately. But full glad am I that you both did.
[ She strokes his hair, purring as she nuzzles his nose. ]
I imagine Estinien would be a little more resistant, though...
Not at all... please, stay.
[ If he can smell G'raha and Estinien having been here- well, it's to be expected. Wuk Lamat, too... poor girl's needed someone to talk to.
She wipes her hands and steps up close, taking his hands and leading him in after shutting the doors, making him sit at the edge of the bed. ]
I made some snacks and fruit drinks. You can have them after... but... would you like to talk? Or... be distracted?
[ If he can smell G'raha and Estinien having been here- well, it's to be expected. Wuk Lamat, too... poor girl's needed someone to talk to.
She wipes her hands and steps up close, taking his hands and leading him in after shutting the doors, making him sit at the edge of the bed. ]
I made some snacks and fruit drinks. You can have them after... but... would you like to talk? Or... be distracted?
[ He’s been in a constant state of shock for a while now. Probably ever since the dome appeared. So to say Erenville looks rested is really not the truth right now.
He silently lets himself be lead in, he sits on the bed with no complaints.
What does he want right now? He doesn’t know if he’s ready to talk. Maybe he could ease himself into the conversation he needs to have with just a moments reprieve. ]
Distract me for a time, please.
He silently lets himself be lead in, he sits on the bed with no complaints.
What does he want right now? He doesn’t know if he’s ready to talk. Maybe he could ease himself into the conversation he needs to have with just a moments reprieve. ]
Distract me for a time, please.
It wasn’t our intention, truly. One thing lead to another. I’d only intended to visit Ishgard on a task for the Students and couldn’t resist his invitation to come over for a meal.
[And what a dessert Aymeric is. The Lord Commander of Ishgard is truly a marvel. ]
Estinien isn’t so much tough as he is focused on his restlessness. He travels so much.
[G’raha sniffs at her. ] But he comes around when he’s ready, aye?
[And what a dessert Aymeric is. The Lord Commander of Ishgard is truly a marvel. ]
Estinien isn’t so much tough as he is focused on his restlessness. He travels so much.
[G’raha sniffs at her. ] But he comes around when he’s ready, aye?
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