eyes-of-allag.bsky.social
"But if I've gained anything from all of this, it is the courage to stretch out my hand."
IC RP blog for the Crystal Exarch || 🔞please || Not spoiler-free
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G'raha Tiah (Primal/Leviathan)
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This was... certainly not in the historical texts I studied.
Well. Not in the 'historical' texts.
There were a few novels I quite enjoyed with the premise though...
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((Congrats on your lovely birb daughter!))
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((Ohh my dear sweet lord. This needs to be a thing. Just a whole series. I know nothing about the game but goodness this looks wonderful!!))
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"Mmm, no that isn't quite an apt comparison. You see, the crystal doesn't encase my arm; it replaced it." He held out his crystal arm to allow Nero to see what he meant. And indeed, upon a closer inspection it would become apparent that there indeed was nothing under the crystal any longer.
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joints once were, they have entirely disappeared." He smiled a little ruefully, wriggling his crystal fingers. "Cycling aether through the crystal - which is quite conductive, by the way - allows me to continue using my arm and fingers. A bit more clumsily than flesh and blood, but it suffices."
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"Somewhat, yes." It was a bit easier to talk about such things in an academic sense, divorced from the reality of this being the process by which he would eventually cease to be. "But given that the crystal is clear, one can see that aside from facets that show the delineation of where bones and
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The sound of V'rhowa's voice drew his attention, blinking in surprise at his words. "I... I do? But I have done nothing particularly worthy of such a sentiment." He smiled softly, resting his chin on his hand. "Ypu are far more worthy of such admiration than me. You have ever been."
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safe and sound and capable of getting better.
"Gods, I am so glad to see you awake and in such good spirits!" He laughed softly, accepting the kisses with a relieved smile. "How do you feel, dearest? Are you in any pain?"
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The sight of Lex in such a state made his heart clench, but he was alive and he would heal, and that was enough for him to take comfort in. He wasn't expecting Lex's exuberance in getting out of the bed and falling into his arms, but he couldn't deny how good it felt to have him in his arms,
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The kiss pressed to his hand made his face heat up with a bashful smile, his other hand stroking Lex's cheek. "That sounds wonderful. I shall leave the brewing of the tea to you. You are much better at it than I."
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His smile was impossible to hide, giving Lex's hand a gentle squeeze in turn. "Yes, my dear. That would be very kind of you, thank you. Aah, and let's use the good lemon shortbread cookies - he is quite an auspicious guest, after all."
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And I shall do all in my power to provide for your needs and desires in turn, whatever they might be. You make me happy beyond measure, and I count your presence in my life as one of the greatest gifts I could ever receive.
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Please do not apologize, Lex! I am quite grateful that you are willing to help me with regards t-to...to such an endeavor. Truly, I could scarce imagine better hands to entrust my well-being to.
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((I'm so sorry that your wishes are being disregarded so egregiously on your birthday. I hope that in spite of her behavior you have a wonderful day filled with fun and well-wishes from the ones that love you!))
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Thank you, dear heart. Your devotion to my well-being is more than I feel I deserve. But I suppose we are rather putting the cart before the chocobo. Let us see to the matter of... of logistics first.
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I do confess that I would feel a bit more confident with you there to ensure I do not... er... overextend myself, as it were. So long as Midgardsormr has no objections, that is.
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((Silly old man Middy is fantastic and we love him ❤️))
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L-Lex! I am nowhere near as bad at knowing my limitations as you seem to think I am! Though experience with baby dragons would certainly be helpful...
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Then I... I suppose that we could discuss the particulars of such things. Would you care to join me for tea?
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I cannot imagine that my deeds and merits, such as they are, would be impressive to such a being as you, Father of Dragons. However, I do not know if there is enough flesh left of me to be able to carry your brood.
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I am honored that you would consider me an appropriate choice for such an endeavor.
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This... seems as though it might be a bit difficult to manage. But more dragons in the world would be a lovely thing!
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It was quite the sight to see, so dignified and respected a leader as the Crystal Exarch blushing pink and smiling widely. "Then come with me. I won't be gone long, just to Fort Jobb to assist with shoring up the magical defenses there. You needn't be without me if you do not wish to be."
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He bowed his head, taking her hands in his mismatched grasp and resting his forehead against their joined fingers. "I know. And no matter what may become of me, I will never be far from you."
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undeserving of such tender sentiment from you."
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The pen in his hand stilled at her words, leaving a blot of ink behind on the page that he suddenly cared very little about in lieu of her words. "I... truly?" He sounded a bit breathless, as if he dared not speak too loudly, lest his voice break the spell of that statement. "I fear myself
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that I might see things differently?"
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so I merely took that to mean that you hadn't either what we are to be to one another." His hands left the railing and he turned to face Emet-Selch fully, his lips quirking into an indulgent smile. "Shall I take this display of pique to mean that you have decided and are displeased at the thought
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"I would not presume to know how you regard me, of course." If he was unnerved by the much taller man looming over him, he did not show it. Then again, he had a great deal of practice keeping his expression schooled and impassive. "You have never asked me what I thought our relationship until now,
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helping their patients rest well."
He looked back over his shoulder at her. "Have you eaten yet, or would you like me to make you a few sandwiches?"
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He nodded firmly and smiled at her acquiescence, turning to the tea kettle sitting on the little aether heater on the cupboard. "Good, I'm glad to hear it. There's a wonderful blend that the botanists at Sweetsieve have been cultivating; the chirurgeons have said that it is remarkably good for
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to hers. Seeing her happy and laughing was all that he could ever want and hope for.
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in hindsight but had given him palpitations in the moment.
Sitting as close as they were, both nearly collapsed in laughter over one of a dozen stories, he couldn't resist. Her cheeks flushed with mirth, her eyes sparkling, her lips curved in a smile... he leaned in, pressing his smiling lips
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18. A kiss while laughing.
He wasn't even sure what it was that had set them off. Laughter was usually rather inevitable when they talked about all that had happened in the intervening years. Lyna in particular had no shortage of wild adventures, which often led to escapades that were hilarious
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forward to when the crystal fully enveloped him. Would he simply cease to be, or would his soul be trapped inside of the statue that had once been him, unable to die and unable to escape?
He closed his eyes, tilting his cheek into her hand. "You help. Just being here, you help more than you know."
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How did he even begin to speak of the things that weighed on him, physically and mentally? How could he describe the way that the deadened crystal pulled so painfully at his skin, the tiny fractures that formed where his joints had been?
How could he speak about the dread with which he looked
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different than I once was, and it has been such a long time since I felt truly like myself."
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Every ilm of flesh that wasn't crystallized already flushed nearly as red as his unfaded hair at her teasing smile. "I... I suppose I worry that I will cause you discomfort. Or disappoint you somehow." He looked down at his hands, flexing the fingers of his crystalline one. "I am so very
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Reaching out to take her hands, he leaned in to press a kiss to her cheek with a smile. "Welcome back - tis wonderful to see you again."
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27. A kiss in greeting.
"Amelia!" The happiness and relief was obvious in his voice as he hurried forward to meet her as her amaro landed at the launch. She was more than capable of handling herself, and no one knew that better than him, but he was still so glad to have her back safe and sound.
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to sleep. He hummed drowsily, turning his face in against the other miqo'te's neck and pressing a kiss against the skin there. "Thank you... just resting my eyes." He murmured with a purring sigh.
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24. A sleepy kiss.
It happened more and more often these days; so many years unable to sleep and now he dozed off like a truly old man at the drop of a hat. But he felt V'rhowa's familiar arms come around him to gather him up as he often did to carry him somewhere more comfortable than his desk
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((I should like to think it's admonishing a squirmy person while fixing their hair or clothes, but you know, there are all sorts of possibilities xD))
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His smile faltered slightly and he shook his head with a rueful sigh. "Unfortunately I am not able to enjoy such treats as I used to. However they look amd smell wonderful."
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He beamed at the sight of the treats. "They look delicious, Panne. Have you had a chance to sample them yet?"
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you are experiencing any discomfort or unusual symptoms. If there is aught I can do to help you with this burden, I will do so gladly."