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[hobbitholmes]

AFTERGLOW

— hear, feel think. —

❄️ HEAVENSWARD

★ Ever Heavensward (3.0)
    — Ishgard Meetings, Part 2

★ As Goes Light, So Goes Darkness (3.1)
    — Unfleeting Emotions

★ The Gears of Change (3.2)
    — Heavy Hearts, Part 2

★ Revenge of the Horde (3.3)
    — Starlight Festival (Alkaid)
    — Starlight Festival (KP)

🔥 STORMBLOOD

★ IC Permission
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BEYOND

CODE BY TESSISAMESS

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[crystallinedreams]

[ He smiles for her again, his normal hand raising once more and gently resting on top of her head. He very much wishes that she could feel the weight in his hand and the emotions he attempts to convey to her. Thankfulness, appreciation, admiration. She may yet still be young, but, he can still see the daring woman she can become.

Just as he could all those years ago when the doors to the Crystal Tower closed behind him. ]

Of course. My intention is to not merely contact the Warriors of Light, but to show you my people and the plight we have. It may be some time, and several things will occur, but you can most certainly look forward to a meeting between us again. Hopefully, next time, in the flesh as well.

[ He is unable to squeeze her hand with his crystallized one. Still, he raises it to show that he understands and appreciates her gesture. As she turns to answer the linkpearl, he removes himself, and steps back a few paces. A deep bow is given to her before his image once more disappears from in front of her.

Then, in the stillness of The Ocular, the Crystal Exarch falls to one knee. He pants as his hand made of flesh grabs the one that deepens into crystalization. His ruby eyes fall shut tightly in pain as the hood around his head falls to reveal red hair and Miqo'te ears, with the very tips of his hair turning white.

The doors open and a young Viera--very young-- rushes over to him and wraps her arms around him. He raises one hand to rest on the back of her head. ]

Are you alright, Exarch?

I am quite alright, Lyna. Just... a little uncomfortable. Have I kept you waiting long?

No! [ He can tell that he has, very well, left her waiting. ] What you're doing... it's making you hurt more, isn't it?

It is nothing I cannot bear, I assure you. You have no reason to worry.

You need to look after yourself more! How are we going to keep going if... if...

[ The Exarch closes his eyes and wraps both of his arms around the small Vierra. She nestles close to him, eyes closing as her ears bend down. He rubs her back gently as he leaves the Occular and intends to put her to bed. ]

Well, we cannot have that. Especially before your bed time. I believe I even know the story to tell you tonight. Two heroines ending the war between man and dragons...

Dragons aren't real, Exarch!

Then it will be quite the story, won't it?