I have told her not to worry so much, but that seems to be like telling the sun not to shine. [ But she knows that she does her share of worrying about her sister as well, and so it does not bother her too much. As for their time in Norvrandt, it seemed as though they worried about each other in equal amounts. ]
Well, then, I will have to make sure that you get to see one or two. [ She offers him a warm smile, feeling excited about the prospect of introducing him to a dragonet.
But then G'raha speaks up and approaches, and before she knows it, Ardbert is giving a wave of temporary farewell and disappearing once more to watch and observe. ]
Oh, I- [ Suddenly, she appears a little abashed, because the conversation with Ardbert distracted her from helping G'raha with his purchases. ] Did you find everything you needed already?
It would most certainly seem to be apart of her being. I wonder if such a notion comes from the fact that she is a healer, or she is naturally inclined to be a healer due to her worries and care.
[ G'raha stands quiet for a moment, casting a glance at the empty space once more. His gaze softens into an expression she most certainly has seen him wear when crystal still claimed parts of his person and the tips of his hair were white from age. A quiet contemplation of not only regarding who she must has been speaking with, but, if his place truly is at her and the Scions side. Regardless of what he had brought to them as his time of the Crystal Exarch? He not a hero of standing as they are, merely an old man and a scholar. Of course, scholars are also within the ranks of the Scions, but he feels as if there is a great deal of difference between them.
I wonder if I truly am a fit companion for not only the Warrior of Light, but, a woman such as you. There are a great many things that have transpired over the course of your journey that I do not know of. Things that shaped you and your sister both... things not recorded in the history that I know. ]
I believe I found enough that one can call suitable until we reach the next settlement before Ishgard. Camp Dragonhead, I believe? I must admit that the maps I am familiar with--the ones that come to mind--may be different than those of the current Eorzea. Even before the Calamity and after it, my mind had been far more focused on Allagan technologies and attempts to reach the Crystal Tower. I hardly paid mind to the greater regional areas of Eorzea...
[ As he had fully expected to return to Old Sharlayan when the time came.
G'raha half turns once more to cast his gaze in the direction of the Tower. The wards are in place and he will be alerted if any try to step forward in it. Yet, the sensation of being away from it, is a very odd one. Especially knowing that there are no ill effects of being away for an extended amount of time. The arm that was once made of crystal flexes beneath the purchases slightly.
While a young man once more, I am truly no different than I was before. A man perhaps too old to... ]
Tell me, Thisru. Had you ever given thought to a time in which you do not travel the star? A time in which you would not adventure and perhaps settle as your sister has?
I'm almost certain that it is, but I wish that she did not always worry as much as she does. [ It seems like it is only natural for a healer to worry about others, and also, as the Warriors of Light, it is their duty to defend others who need it. But while she herself does take on her share of worry and fears for other people, she wonders if maybe her sister internalizes it all too much. Of course, she knows that her tendency is always to throw herself headlong into things and thus forestall having to think about the more difficult times they have had. Perhaps neither of them handle trouble and sadness as well as they should.
But that is a question for another time. ]
That's good! And yes, Camp Dragonhead is our next stop, unless you have somewhere you wish to see before we go there. [ Then she tilts her head to one side as if considering his words. ] Well, it just so happens that I have a map of my own that should have all the major points on it. [ And having said that, she takes out said map and hands it over to him if he wishes to peruse it.
She watches then as his gaze turns towards where the Crystal Tower surely is. He must still think about it and worry about it, in a way, even now. Resolved to wait patiently for him to be ready, she also glances where he is looking, thinking about how far they have come since they first met each other. When his question comes, it takes her by surprise, and for just a moment, her ears twitch and her tail sways as her gaze turns back to him. ]
Well, I always knew I wanted to travel and see the world. [ A thoughtful expression takes her face as she ponders what answer to give him. ] I have seen the world now, and even beyond what I thought of as the world. [ Never in her wildest dreams would she imagine that she would ever see the First, for one thing. ]
I can say that I never thought about anything but traveling, and I never wanted to settle down, not when I was younger. [ Her head tilts slightly to one side as she looks at him, eyes lighting up as they search for his. ] I think now, I can finally imagine myself traveling only occasionally and settling down.
[ Because now there is someone that she can imagine settling down with, and that is what has made all the difference. ]
[ He nods in agreement. It would certainly seem that the elder sister worries far more than perhaps she ought to. Perhaps it is her trait of a person, being a healer, or her way attempting to not focus on things that would be of further upset. He would ask her if he felt it was something he could ask. For all the pomp and circumstance? G'raha still feels rather as an outsider... and one certainly not worthy enough to be in the company of his heroes.
G'raha scans the map quickly and seems to grasp the path in which they must take. It seems straight forward and laid out to Camp Dragonhead, and well, he would not wish to delay their meeting with her sister. However, he is certain someone along the way will require the aid of the Warrior of Light. ]
Oh? [ His gaze turns back to her, rather inquisitive, and yet still holding the olden look in them. His head tilts as he considers it. Surely it would not be because of him. No, it is more likely that their adventures on the First and what has transpired due to Elidibus. She is no doubt exhausted from her constant battles and simply needs to rest. Rest and enjoyment in simple travels that is. ] Have you given thought to where you might like to settle?
Honestly? [ She tilts her head to one side while considering this, even though she already knows what her answer is. ]
Anywhere that has four walls and a roof is fine with me. Even a tent would be fine, as long as I'm- Well, as long as we're together. [ It sounds silly to state that so plainly, but it's just how she feels.
The truth of the matter is that she feels most complete when she has her sister nearby, but that feeling has begun to extend to include G'raha as well. Whenever he is elsewhere, whether in Sharlayan or somewhere else, she feels like something is missing. ]
But since you asked... It might be nice to stay somewhere tropical for a little while. [ Costa del Sol is the closest thing to that, and she knows Alkaid wants to bring Aymeric there. ]
[ The answer is a minor surprise to him, as he had thought she would wish to retire to Ishgard as her sister had. The pair seem to be enamored with the city, regardless of attachments to a certain Lord Speaker. Perhaps he merely assumed the same of K'thisru given how highly and lovingly the memories of the sisters had been in the old books of Ishgard. Words that he can still recall freshly and to their exact phrasing, despite that he had read them more than one hundred years ago.
G'raha moves to speak but finds himself falling silent once more as the words settle in his mind. With me? Traveling with a person is very different from cohabitation with them. Has he not caused enough damage to her, her sister, and the Scions? Even if they welcome him with open arms, he finds himself stumbling in his own mind at the prospect that K'thisru would wish him to be more than a traveling companion one might share feelings for.
He reaches out for her with the hand that was once made of crystal. There is moments when a phantom pain lingers in his mind of the sensation of crystal, but he would not wish to bother her with it. Not as she had seen him turn entirely into it before her.
G'raha takes the small step to close the space between them. Then, he is certain to chose his words carefully. They are in the market place of Mor Dhona still, and there is no doubt gossip will already begin. His hand rests gently on her cheek. ]
Even with a man as old as myself? I am certain you could find a far better match than someone who looks young, but remains old at heart.
[ Oh, she knows that she will always have a home in Ishgard, and however far away she goes, she's certain eventually her path will wind back there. Because that is where her sister has chosen to make her home, and she can't imagine not seeing her sister when she can. Even if that means taking a long journey back from whichever far-off place she has set her sights on. And that brings up a question too: would G'raha want to accompany her, knowing that every so often, she will want to return to Ishgard to visit her sister? Perhaps he would rather move freely without anything tying him down.
As soon as she spots him reaching for her, she is quick to reach back, because how many times did she wish she could just take his hand and get him to stop and rest for a little bit? Time was certainly not on their side then, but she, like others, thought he pushed himself harder than was necessary. Her mouth turns up at the corners when he steps closer, and she tilts her head back just slightly so she can look up at him, a halfway cheeky smile taking her face. ]
What if none of those people are interested in me? I know who I'm interested in, and he's standing right in front of me.
[ But her expression turns a little bit serious again and she adds: ] I'm certain you could find someone who matches better with you and what you're looking for: someone not so young and sometimes silly.
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Well, then, I will have to make sure that you get to see one or two. [ She offers him a warm smile, feeling excited about the prospect of introducing him to a dragonet.
But then G'raha speaks up and approaches, and before she knows it, Ardbert is giving a wave of temporary farewell and disappearing once more to watch and observe. ]
Oh, I- [ Suddenly, she appears a little abashed, because the conversation with Ardbert distracted her from helping G'raha with his purchases. ] Did you find everything you needed already?
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[ G'raha stands quiet for a moment, casting a glance at the empty space once more. His gaze softens into an expression she most certainly has seen him wear when crystal still claimed parts of his person and the tips of his hair were white from age. A quiet contemplation of not only regarding who she must has been speaking with, but, if his place truly is at her and the Scions side. Regardless of what he had brought to them as his time of the Crystal Exarch? He not a hero of standing as they are, merely an old man and a scholar. Of course, scholars are also within the ranks of the Scions, but he feels as if there is a great deal of difference between them.
I wonder if I truly am a fit companion for not only the Warrior of Light, but, a woman such as you. There are a great many things that have transpired over the course of your journey that I do not know of. Things that shaped you and your sister both... things not recorded in the history that I know. ]
I believe I found enough that one can call suitable until we reach the next settlement before Ishgard. Camp Dragonhead, I believe? I must admit that the maps I am familiar with--the ones that come to mind--may be different than those of the current Eorzea. Even before the Calamity and after it, my mind had been far more focused on Allagan technologies and attempts to reach the Crystal Tower. I hardly paid mind to the greater regional areas of Eorzea...
[ As he had fully expected to return to Old Sharlayan when the time came.
G'raha half turns once more to cast his gaze in the direction of the Tower. The wards are in place and he will be alerted if any try to step forward in it. Yet, the sensation of being away from it, is a very odd one. Especially knowing that there are no ill effects of being away for an extended amount of time. The arm that was once made of crystal flexes beneath the purchases slightly.
While a young man once more, I am truly no different than I was before. A man perhaps too old to... ]
Tell me, Thisru. Had you ever given thought to a time in which you do not travel the star? A time in which you would not adventure and perhaps settle as your sister has?
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But that is a question for another time. ]
That's good! And yes, Camp Dragonhead is our next stop, unless you have somewhere you wish to see before we go there. [ Then she tilts her head to one side as if considering his words. ] Well, it just so happens that I have a map of my own that should have all the major points on it. [ And having said that, she takes out said map and hands it over to him if he wishes to peruse it.
She watches then as his gaze turns towards where the Crystal Tower surely is. He must still think about it and worry about it, in a way, even now. Resolved to wait patiently for him to be ready, she also glances where he is looking, thinking about how far they have come since they first met each other. When his question comes, it takes her by surprise, and for just a moment, her ears twitch and her tail sways as her gaze turns back to him. ]
Well, I always knew I wanted to travel and see the world. [ A thoughtful expression takes her face as she ponders what answer to give him. ] I have seen the world now, and even beyond what I thought of as the world. [ Never in her wildest dreams would she imagine that she would ever see the First, for one thing. ]
I can say that I never thought about anything but traveling, and I never wanted to settle down, not when I was younger. [ Her head tilts slightly to one side as she looks at him, eyes lighting up as they search for his. ] I think now, I can finally imagine myself traveling only occasionally and settling down.
[ Because now there is someone that she can imagine settling down with, and that is what has made all the difference. ]
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G'raha scans the map quickly and seems to grasp the path in which they must take. It seems straight forward and laid out to Camp Dragonhead, and well, he would not wish to delay their meeting with her sister. However, he is certain someone along the way will require the aid of the Warrior of Light. ]
Oh? [ His gaze turns back to her, rather inquisitive, and yet still holding the olden look in them. His head tilts as he considers it. Surely it would not be because of him. No, it is more likely that their adventures on the First and what has transpired due to Elidibus. She is no doubt exhausted from her constant battles and simply needs to rest. Rest and enjoyment in simple travels that is. ] Have you given thought to where you might like to settle?
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Anywhere that has four walls and a roof is fine with me. Even a tent would be fine, as long as I'm- Well, as long as we're together. [ It sounds silly to state that so plainly, but it's just how she feels.
The truth of the matter is that she feels most complete when she has her sister nearby, but that feeling has begun to extend to include G'raha as well. Whenever he is elsewhere, whether in Sharlayan or somewhere else, she feels like something is missing. ]
But since you asked... It might be nice to stay somewhere tropical for a little while. [ Costa del Sol is the closest thing to that, and she knows Alkaid wants to bring Aymeric there. ]
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G'raha moves to speak but finds himself falling silent once more as the words settle in his mind. With me? Traveling with a person is very different from cohabitation with them. Has he not caused enough damage to her, her sister, and the Scions? Even if they welcome him with open arms, he finds himself stumbling in his own mind at the prospect that K'thisru would wish him to be more than a traveling companion one might share feelings for.
He reaches out for her with the hand that was once made of crystal. There is moments when a phantom pain lingers in his mind of the sensation of crystal, but he would not wish to bother her with it. Not as she had seen him turn entirely into it before her.
G'raha takes the small step to close the space between them. Then, he is certain to chose his words carefully. They are in the market place of Mor Dhona still, and there is no doubt gossip will already begin. His hand rests gently on her cheek. ]
Even with a man as old as myself? I am certain you could find a far better match than someone who looks young, but remains old at heart.
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As soon as she spots him reaching for her, she is quick to reach back, because how many times did she wish she could just take his hand and get him to stop and rest for a little bit? Time was certainly not on their side then, but she, like others, thought he pushed himself harder than was necessary. Her mouth turns up at the corners when he steps closer, and she tilts her head back just slightly so she can look up at him, a halfway cheeky smile taking her face. ]
What if none of those people are interested in me? I know who I'm interested in, and he's standing right in front of me.
[ But her expression turns a little bit serious again and she adds: ] I'm certain you could find someone who matches better with you and what you're looking for: someone not so young and sometimes silly.