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[hobbitholmes]

AFTERGLOW

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❄️ 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

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BEYOND

CODE BY TESSISAMESS

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[thewayforpeace]

[ Aymeric would be the last person who would deny that Estinien's actions caused no small amount of damage, but while he believes some responsibility must be taken, the blame does not wholly rest with his friend. Nidhogg saw an opening and he used it, exploiting Estinien's simmering rage and need for revenge. Had he been given a choice, Aymeric doubts he would have chosen to be used by the wyrm.

For a moment, Aymeric feels no small amount of embarrassment because of his choice to put forth a proposal. Perhaps it was not done as it should have, and Estinien's chastisement, if that is what it is, only adds to the uncertainty that he feels. He would not take it back, unless of course Alkaid expressed a desire to break their engagement, but he feels just a little bit foolish. ]

When you consider how often she is required to leave for adventures all across Eorzea, I found myself thinking that I did not wish to wait. The opportunity might not present itself again. And even if I had the opportunity to venture from Ishgard to wherever she might have gone, perhaps she would be too occupied to even speak with me.

[ His resolve remains, but still, he feels that perhaps he acted far too rashly. But he does not regret doing what he did, and if there was ever a moment for being rash, it was then. ]

Perhaps, Estinien, I ought to find you a young cat that might accompany you on your travels, one that you could raise as you see fit.

[dragonssung]

[ Estinien rolls his eyes with a growling sigh coming from him. He is quite certain that Alkaid would not allow herself to be too occupied to not spend time with Aymeric. It was clear how often her thoughts and worries would glide back to Ishgard--and therefore a certain Lord Commander. Perhaps, though, it would not seem so obvious to another. None of the Scions seemed to speak up of the matter at least. ]

Perhaps I misunderstood how much the pair of you pined for one another before you begun your relationship. I had realized she was quite taken with you, but had not fathomed how taken by her you were. [ Perhaps the pair of them did not even need a courtship then. ] She did say yes, and thus, I would wager that your heart had picked the correct option in the moment.

[ Now, if only he had seen his own folly.

He eyes the feline as the old man settles in his owner's lap. ]

I rather doubt I am one that is well suited for any company. Let alone a traveling companion.

[thewayforpeace]

[ That sigh that sounds more like a growl draws Aymeric's attention; not that he was not paying attention before, but there are times when he cannot help but be startled by Estinien's actions and responses. If he did not know his friend as well as he thought he did, he might have interpreted his words as chastisement and disapproval.

Still, he wishes to be clear on his understanding of his friend's thoughts and opinions. ]

That may be so, but as one who has been my friend for many long years, what do you believe? Have I acted rashly or have I made the correct choice?

[ At those next words, Aymeric huffs out a quiet laugh. ]

You may very well doubt that, but there must be a reason that the two of us have been friends for as long as we have. And I am certain that you have only to meet the right individual, whether of the feline kind or not.

[ Simply put, he would not see Estinien discount his chances so readily. Perhaps there still is someone out there who could be with the dragoon, prickly nature and all. ]

/wraps this one up!

[dragonssung]

You have never been one to act rashly, Aymeric, in the many years I have known you. [ A hand raises to wave the statement away. ] If you had believed it was time, then far be it from me to say it was not. The pair of you know your hearts. I cannot begin to fathom the depths of your relationship, let alone your hearts. I simply know and accept that it is.

[ His gaze drops back to the family cat. ]

Hm. Perhaps.

[ Or, perhaps, he had already missed his chance at a companion as Aymeric has found. There is no doubt he may eventually find those in which he offers his lance to and a cause to fight with. There is one person that springs to mind that could have filled that spot... but well, the time has passed for that and her soul gone to the aetheric sea.

Estinien still resolves to spend as much of the night as his friend is in need of. Aymeric fought to have him returned and he will not abandon his friend in a time of loneliness. ]