📷- A memory that comes with a picture they have

(No this is not the picture in question. Just the only one I have of the person she is speaking of. XD)

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Destiney was going through her belongings at her mother’s house. It was something she had long avoided. Her old room still brought memories of long ago. Fingers brushed over a scrap of paper in the chest at the foot of her bed.

“What is this?” The question was only to herself as no one was around with her. It was a simple sketch but detailed enough to know it was something her mother had done. How it had ended up in her belongings though she was unsure. Fingers traced over the drawing on the paper. A warm smile on her face as she gazed down at the two kids in the picture. Bows in hand and aiming for something in the distance that was not seen in the image.

“I remember this now. It’s been so long. I wonder where he ended up.” Destiney mused to herself as she held her finger over the drawing of the boy with her own child self in the image. They had been an odd pairing but they had been such good friends. However when she had been sent to Ishgard she had lost contact with him. “I hope you are doing well, Atix.”

(Thanks! @catina-kitska – tagging @ghostly0rigins for mentions of Atix. ❤ )

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🔪- A memory about a dangerous situation – for Destiney!

(I really really shouldn’t make an attempt on this right now. But I decided to go with a further past memory that doesn’t hurt so much for her. Only to realize when I took the pictures I had the wrong bow equipped. XD Oops.)

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Destiney sat up in bed, hand to her forehead. Just a dream. Or nightmare honestly. Though the nightmare held less sway over her then it once did. The sharpness of the memory had grown dull with time and those who cared making her stronger.

Her hand touched the spot on her chest that had nearly been her death. She had been so foolish back then. Allowing the pain and sorrow to consume her heart. Seeking the embrace of death at the hands of enemies.

Bare feet touched the cold floor as she climbed out of bed. Her steps carried her over towards the table on the other side of the room. Hands closed around the glittering green stone. Fingers tracing over the symbol engraved upon it. A faint smile turning up her lips.

So much pain that day. Both physical and mental. The scars left behind were healing. Slowly but healing.

(I know it doesn’t exactly touch into the actual event itself an I’m sorry. I kind of already wrote the situation she is remembering back when I was doing backstory for her. So the actual situation is here in story. An I don’t want to touch upon any of the more recent situations right now but this has been sitting here long enough.)

(Thanks! @neoma-eltanin )

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Something I was working on while feeling meh. Unfinished an prolly gonna stay that way cause I’m not entirely happy with it. I need practice again. An cause apparently my brother just decided to let us know he’s coming in tonight for the weekend so now I have to clean. -sigh-

memeroundups:

Questions/Comments to be sent anonymously!

(though off anon is fine too!)

  • “Is there someone you hold dear?”
  • “Don’t you feel any guilt?”
  • “You’re actually afraid to be alone, aren’t you?”
  • “There must be something you fear.”

  • “Do you have a home?”

  • “Is there someone you like?”

  • “Are you really expecting a positive outcome out of this?”

  • “Aren’t you ashamed?”

  • “Aren’t you happy?”
  • “Who do you despise?” 
  • “How do you sleep at night?”

  • “What do you think of kindness?”

  • “What do you think of hatred?”

  • “Why do you fight?”

  • “Why do you live?”

  • “How much blood have you spilled?”

  • “How much death have you seen?”

  • “Don’t you think your actions are reckless?”

  • “Don’t you know how much good you’ve done for others?”

  • “Can’t you tell they love you?”

  • “Can’t you see he/she would die for you?”

  • “Can’t you tell the truth for once?”

  • “You’re not tainted.”

  • “You’re not alone.”
  • “You’re awful.”
  • “You don’t think of anyone but yourself.”
  • “You’re an emotionless robot.”

  • “You’re just a lap dog.”

  • “It’s not over.”

  • “He/she needs you.”

  • “Stop lying.”
  • “Stop fighting.”
  • “Stop pushing others away.”
  • “You’re cruel.”

  • “You’re far too kind. Too kind for your own good.”

  • “You depend on him/her too often.”

  • “You’re overprotective, it’s stifling.”

  • “He/she is bringing you down.”
  • “You’re too timid, it’s easy to see you as a target.”

  • “You need to listen.”
  • “You need to speak up more often.”

  • “You’re weak.”
  • “You’re too proud.”
  • “Quit blaming others for your mistakes.”
  • “You won’t always be around to save him/her.”

  • “One day, he/she won’t need you anymore.”

  • “You can’t cheat death.”

  • “You can’t hide forever.”

  • “They’ll find out the truth eventually.”

  • “That person is only holding you back.”
  • “They’re too good for you.”
  • “You’ll be rewarded for your efforts if you keep trying.”

  • “It will get better.”

  • “You look lonely.”

  • “You look bitter.”
  • “You look tired.”
  • “You’re hiding a painful burden.”

  • “You’re perfect.”

  • “You’re beautiful.”

  • “You will always be worthless.”

  • “Your hands are too dirty, too tainted to be clean.”
  • “You’re lost in this world. Wandering without a purpose.”
  • “You’ll rise above them all.” 

  • “You’ll find your place in this world.”
  • “Eventually, someone will knock you off your pedestal.”

the signs as people i’ve known

seraonthestars:

aries: passionate verging on obsessive.  defensive of both themselves and the people they love.  few layers; what you see is more or less what you get.  good-hearted, intelligent.  always up for a challenge, but becomes stressed out very easily and handles stress very poorly.  even when they’re tired, they somehow seem so alert and two steps ahead of you.  responsible.  they prefer to lead and lead very well.  interesting, competitive, loyal.  although they like to be correct and love to prove people wrong, more than anything they just want someone to listen and expand on their point, not disagree with it. romantic but they like to pretend that they aren’t.  they seek instant gratification and hate doing things that they’re not naturally great at (but they’re naturally great at a lot).  can be very self-absorbed, but it’s not conscious.  so loving and so lovely.  the yang to my yin, the storm to my calm.  a friend who completes me.

taurus: extremely nice, and they never want to hurt anybody’s feelings, so they tend to skirt around the truth or omit their opinion.  truly, genuinely kind, the sort of person you hope will always stay in your life, the sort of person you feel like you really need.  dependable, hardworking, stable.  they have been through a lot, but looking at them, you wouldn’t know it.  will ultimately put themselves before you (which is a good thing), but is always there for you when they can be. very realistic; they know what they can achieve and expect themselves to do so.  private to a fault, and doesn’t usually express their feelings. there is something about their soul that makes me smile whenever i think of them. one of the people i love most in this world.  my equal, the friend who i hope knows how much i love them.

gemini: endlessly charming, supportive, and brave.  always wants to make everyone happy, often at the expense of their own desires, so they’ll do things they don’t want to do but be kind of grouchy about it, leading others to believe that they are picky and that they change their mind too much.  frequently changes the details of a story to either make it more interesting or get out of trouble.  wants more than anything to see and experience the good in the world but is very often a victim of the bad.  overly-trusting.  they can make any experience memorable, and they are the most fun you’ll ever have. quite self-critical but they also know that they have a certain power over people. forgetful, tolerant, warm.  often feels quite overwhelmed and may not handle this feeling wisely.  crazy but kind.  the one whom words fail to describe.  the biggest piece of my heart, my mother.

cancer: both friendly and intimidating.  difficult to read.  patient and cooperative but more often than not, they think their idea/opinion is better than yours.  very, very smart.  super dependable, so sensitive, hold grudges like it’s their life’s calling. courageous.  behave very differently around authority figures, likes being seen as innocent and cute. they will keep your secrets but they will kind of hold them over you, and they tend to taunt others by saying, “i know [x] about [y] and you don’t.”  very funny, dark, and sarcastic once you get to know them, but initially sweet and sugary.  survivalists; they protect themselves first and their loved ones second and don’t really care about everyone else. friendly. once they’re in a relationship, they become rather absorbed by it and neglect the other parts of their life.  dramatic, obsessive. rather strong-willed.  when they’re having an off day, get out of their way.  they will never forget anything you tell them.  they see life as an inside joke.  my figurative fraternal twin.  the friend who is just like me but whom i’ll never understand.

leo: impressively loving, astonishingly generous, the whole universe in one person.  soft and loud, wild and cautious.  they are full of power, grace, and energy, and they awaken within you the sense that you are good and that you can do whatever you want to do. even when they’re quiet, their presence is felt. very self-critical, constantly questioning their worth. always in need of validation, which is why they like to be the center of attention; in order to know that they’re a star, they require a standing ovation. they want to love themselves, they need to love themselves. such a romantic, wants to be wooed and adored, and they’ll gladly return the favor.  soothing.  they are so easy to trust, but they are more careful with their own secrets than they seem. they love with every bone in their body.  they want, more than anything, a best friend. loyal, inventive, go-getters. great listeners.  can somehow empathize with every situation, but are mildly obsessed with themselves. love winning. my idol, the part of myself i hope i grow into, my aunt.

virgo: hilarious, dependable, treats you like their kid.  trustworthy, sympathetic. they are fascinating and unique, but they are too attached to their own magic. more obsessive than they like to think they are.  they take criticism very well, perhaps because they dish it out even better. level-headed but aspirational. they prefer to be the less loving one in all of their relationships.  feels guilty for feeling sad or emotional. curious and interested.  can talk for hours if you let them.  kind and smart, wants to be special and different from everyone else. treats the people closest to them the worst. believes in tough love.  loves to joke and be sarcastic but usually takes it a few steps too far.  perfectionistic, which leads them to put little effort into things that they feel they can’t do flawlessly.  the one i protect who thinks they’re protecting me.  the friend whom i loved right away.

libra: angelic, enchanting, sweet.  picky. they are so afraid of offending someone that they have to know someone really likes them before they’ll be honest with them.  so many layers.  funny and diligent. treats everyone like their best friend, but when you are their best friend, there is just something so slightly different about how they treat you, something that makes you feel amazing. good at everything.  completely unable to make decisions. gossipers. they want to like everyone, but they just don’t.  absolutely hates saying no, but will do it if it’s 100% necessary.  sleepy and goofy around people they love. works hard to look good, trendy.  smart, fair.  nervous around authority figures. fearful of loss and of growing up.  secret control freaks.  they are at once youthful and wise.  crazy patient on the outside, just crazy on the inside. always somewhere on my mind, the one who i was always meant to know. my very best friend, my soul’s sister.

scorpio: the best listener. truly wants to know everything about you. extremely devoted, passionate.  knows you very, very well.  so funny, so kind.  will stick with you through thick and thin, always on your side.  gives great advice. the person across the room who you can’t stop staring at.  secretive, fearful, romantic.  both observant and judgmental. will hate you for judging them while they judge you.  their heart is bigger than anyone else’s, and all they really want is to fill it to its brim with love. very often the sidekick, but they stand out to me. they are quite obsessive and they rarely wait for explanations. they want to own the people they love.  intuitive.  loves you soooo much.  impossible to know fully. deep, powerful. the ocean flows inside them, yet all too often that ocean is stormy.  the person many people think i am, the person i sometimes i wish i was.  my confidante, my partner in crime, my heart, my friend.

sagittarius: the most supportive and dependable person on the planet.  an amazing friend, the best person to have in your corner.  honest and disorganized, friendly and capable.  very quick to anger and has a hard time admitting they’re wrong.  devotes themselves wholly and completely to their partner and puts them on a pedestal, but once they’ve moved on, they’ve really moved on.  tends to succeed, lucky.  has a hard time seeing the truth of a situation and often must be told what’s really going on.  charismatic and caring, overly generous.  can spread themselves thin.  guided chiefly by morals which they never abandon.  has a strong sense of right and wrong (specifically, they’re right, you’re wrong).  my backbone, my other mother.

capricorn: pensive and stoic.  has a brain that never stops going.  they wake up every morning in the climax of a novel they’ve written in their sleep.  loyal, just, intimidating.  cold and private.  mean to people who are mean to them.  shuts down entirely for seemingly no reason.  the wisest of all.  mature.  silently romantic. victim of their thoughts.  intense, original.  they want someone to fall really deeply in love with them, but they close themselves off to everyone. admires the beauty of the world, moved by small details that many people miss. always thinking of the future, no matter how good the present is.  judgmental. wants to be better than everyone else. exceptionally smart. often falling apart on the inside.  can think themselves into sickness, into joy, into anything. loves to be alone, hates more than anything to be lonely.  soft on the inside. the best leaders but they don’t like to lead.  kind-hearted and always doubting it. immensely fatalistic.  the dreamy head behind my eyes.  myself.

aquarius: very patient.  analytical, detached.  they have favorite people and things and they will be honest about who and what these favorites are.  they love you, they just can’t tell you.  wants to be cared for without caring in return. easy to talk to, somehow always makes you feel safe.  impressive intellect. generous with the people they love.  genuinely good, inspiring.  easily overwhelmed.  resorts to humor when offended.  doesn’t try very hard to act like they like someone they hate.  wants to be special.  artificially nice to authority figures.  can be surprisingly mean without intending to.  very good liars.  super funny.  compliments mean a lot coming from them.  the person i forget i am, the friend i should talk to more.

pisces: kind-hearted, funny.  to really know them, you kind of have to know them forever.  so easy to love.  hates to think about the difficulties of the world and prefers to just have fun.  very much in the present and tries not to think about the future.  as such, they sometimes behave without thinking and wind up messing things up for themselves.  they tend to be kind of lazy in regards to some things and extremely passionate in regards to others; there isn’t a lot of balance.  can be very mean and very angry.  won’t apologize first when you’ve made them mad. must express themselves in some way.  no matter how much they say that they love you, they always love you more than that.  quite sensitive, hates few things more than being called annoying. super generous, always wants to be there for you but hates not being able to make you happier. truly the sweetest. my favorite person, my brother.

🌅- A memory associated with a certain location – Dest

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Destiney always enjoyed various locations. Seeing what beauty was out there in the world. Gazing up at a star filled night sky. Yet when she thought of locations there was always one she picked over all others.

The house that belonged to The Order of the Sword and Rose.

She had made so memories there so far. Both good and bad. Though thankfully the good far out weighed the bad. Especially since there were bonds made there that she would never give up for anything else.

Destiney paused near the bar upstairs in the house. A slight smile on her face though the memory was both bad and good right now for her. Feet carrying her closer to the stools. Fingers trailing over the counter near the spot she first met Nate. At first she had only been trying to be polite. Trying to entertain a guest to the house that had been Nate. Yet what had blossomed in the wake of that meeting… The memories of each visit after engraved forever on her heart.

Yet right now his memory was gone or locked away. So she would remember for him. Even if it hurt. Because meeting him had been the best thing to happen to her in such a very long time. The memories of every night since that meeting here at the bar in the house… Of the beautiful friendship that had been born from that simple night of being nice to someone passing by.

(Thanks! @ethereal-anomaly)

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👘- A memory associated with an article of clothing they have

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Fingers gently ran over the hair piece. A gift from Nate at Starlight. It had been the best item she had received all night. Not that she hadn’t loved the others gifts. This one merely had more meaning.

That bit of white ribbon woven between the purple flowers. Hands reached up to touch where that ribbon had once had a home upon her head. It seemed like forever ago. The ribbon had been removed the first time she had cut her hair. Right after Leon had passed away. She had given up on the girl she had used to be and began trying to find out who she was to become. That ribbon was a part of the past. However she had kept it as a reminder.

Yet when she had given it to Nate as a good luck charm in his spar against Raiden… It had been damaged. No longer wearable. She had played it off as not important. Just a reminder of the girl she once was. Nate however had found a way to make it into something new. Something touching. It meant so much more to her to see it changed from something old into something new. A new beginning for something from the past. Just as she had once chosen a new beginning for herself.

(Thanks! @kindlingdusk )

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🌠- A time they wished upon a falling star – Lance

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It seemed so foolish. Something he had not done since he was a child. Surely only children believed that wishing upon stars would lead to anything. Yet…

Here he was for once staring up at the stars above. Eyes looking for a single falling star. What harm was there in making a wish? Even if it never ended up leading to anything. But the sky was so perfectly clear out in the Sea of Clouds. The sky was dotted with thousands of glittering lights in the darkness.

There! One single shooting star streaked across sky above.

“I wish…” Lance’s words were quiet and soft as he closed his eyes. “To be strong enough to protect what remains important to me in my life…”

(Thanks! @ethereal-anomaly )

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