Character A: Oh, I’m a miserable failure.
Character B: Yeah, you are.
Character A: I’ve completely failed at life.
Character B: Yeah, you have.
Character A: I could use some words of encouragement right now!
Character B: Yeah, you could.
(submitted by honeystarsyt)
Destiney wasn’t sure what to think when she woke the next day. Her body ached as she moved from bed towards the bath. No more adrenaline to keep the pain away. Carefully removing the wrapping on her arm before climbing into the heated water. A soft sigh as she closed her eyes. Gods above the water right now was a blessing.
Lance might put her through a good deal of work with training but last night… That was more then she ever expected. Three sparring matches in one night against her own company mates. The final match a loss but still more then enough.
A slight frown on her face. Both Frost and Yuti had refused her offered hand after their matches. Frost wasn’t so much surprising since his was a case of wounded pride. Beaten by a girl. By the lovely Shroud healer. A man who was normally able to fell people much stronger. Yet she had struck him three times. Snatched the win away from him with being just nimble enough to avoid most of his attacks on her. If the fight had dragged on too long, he most likely would have been the winner instead.
Yuti however… There was a rift between them. It felt like it only kept growing rather then shrinking. Not that she hated Yuti. Far from it. Maybe this was just a battle she wasn’t meant to win. Stop trying to bridge the gap that had grown. A soft sigh as she knew she couldn’t make everyone get along with her. At least Yuti hadn’t told her to piss off as Frost had. Just gotten to her feet without accepting the offered hand.
In the end she had lost to Oni. A soft chuckle. Making it far further then she had dared hope. Thinking she would have lost in that very first match. Granted Oni had pretty much had the upper hand the entire fight. After two matches before it was almost not surprising that she had flagged in that last round.
Climbing from the water and drying before dressing. Walking over to her table with her make-up and jewels. Fingers pausing over the earrings. Going for the newest one in her collection. Well not really newest. She had found a way to turn her bit of red string into an earring. A reminder she could easily wear without fear of losing it in a fight. After all she rarely lost an earring. Placing the single earring on right ear before setting about on the rest of her daily routine. Her reminder that she was never alone. That she always had people she was connected to by fate.
Moving over towards the desk where she had left the sword last night after Oni had told her to hold on to it. A blink of surprise as she paused. Almost cautiously reaching out towards it. The knight’s sword had accepted her last night in the end. Fully and completely. However today… It’s shape was different now. Eyes widening as she lightly traced a finger over the fine blade. A rapier now. Shaped to a weapon fit for her. Complete with a crystal for casting. Closing her eyes as she rested her fingers against the blade. Letting that gentle hum of power call to her. Fingers wrapping around the hilt and lifting it from the desk.
“Hello, friend. I think we are going to get along just fine. Let us show that knight back to the path he strayed from.” A soft smile as she held the blade vertical before her. The shine of the aether the blade housed as she held it before her.
-Do you really think you can do it? Do you really think you stand a chance?-
Destiney turned to see that familiar shade. That mocking shadow. Except it didn’t seem to be mocking now. It’s face, her face, was passive.
“I do.” The words were soft, a whisper. But that whisper held conviction. Determination. “With the rest of the Order. Not alone. We are stronger together. I am stronger with them.”
The shade faded. Like mist in the morning sun. Destiney closed her eyes and smiled. Last night was truly something she was proud of. All the work. All the training. She was truly making progress. Proving she could be more then she thought. Not just the pretty Shroud healer.
One day at time. With her friends and family at her side. With the man she loved.
Heading for the stairs. Wanting to head outside and get more comfortable with this new blade.
It’s recruiting season for our family and we want to find our next new member!
If you’ve glanced here, likely you’re looking for an FC or just curious about our group. Keep reading for details on what we have to offer! The OS&R is a highly active, dedicated RP FC on Balmung. We are an incredibly friendly, silly group of nerds.
Welcome, friend! Here at the Order of the Sword and Rose, we strive for excellence for every member to grace our halls. Working for over four years, this company has stood the test of time to become your next home. We work to be a close-knit, dedicated RP company with moderators that work towards being friends with each and every member, and bringing out the true potential of their creativity. Feel like you’re an ill fit in other companies? Feel like your ideas are too strange to be appreciated? Do you just want a family-style environment? If yes, then we want to see you!
Where are we?
Right in the scenic center of Goblet, ward 1, plot 19, you’ll find our Medium home with numerous places to RP within. Back rooms within the house are also dedicated to various environments, such as chapels, office space, and bedrooms. Your character won’t have to live here, but it will definitely feel like home.
What do we do?
Ask any member in-character and they’ll tell you we are a company who helps those who cannot help themselves, always striving for the good of others, and bringing those with poor pasts back to a life of purpose. RP you’ll find here is anything from slice-of-life casual dinner nights in the house to exciting, dark stories of heroism and valor. There’s a niche for every type of character here.We have a weekly Friday event with numerous other events throughout the week, and RP available on request at any time.
Who can join?
Anyone! We even specifically welcome those with strange backstories, unusual ideas, and are very lore-flexible when it comes to ideas within the FFXIV universe. This is a huge game with bigger lore and many vague spots to fit juicy headcanons that we can’t wait to hear! The FC itself is good-aligned, but many characters within span the range of good to anti-hero to villain! Explore the possibilities and let your character shine. All we ask is that every member is good to one another.
How do I join?
Contact me here on Tumblr, visit our Enjin website or contact Oni De’phor within the Balmung Server on FFXIV! Recruitment for the FC is always open so drop an application ingame if you like to speak to a member of the FC any time. Don’t want to join the FC but still want to have some benefits of meeting new people? Join our social Linkshell! Rosebuds is a collection of friends and members where we all gather to chat, get content done, and more. Look for our shouts in local cities if interested!
All new interested recruits will be questioned prior to invitation, primarily regarding activity levels and character type. Questioning does not guarantee membership or invitation. Discord is required.
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