Q&A: Stefan

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What is your full name?

”Stefan Delvanguard”

What do your friends call you?

“I don’t know. I don’t exactly keep many friends.”

What is your favorite animal?

“Do carbuncles count? No? I guess… Something that is intelligent would work.”

Where were you born?

“Gridania.”

Do you have children?

“No.”

Is there a person/people you love?

“Just my family.”

What is your favorite color?

“Green. Darker shades.”

What is your full occupation?

“Researcher.”

Are you good at physical fighting?

“Not at all.”

Which form are you best at?

“None. I can not fight physically. I have absolutely no training.”

What about magic?

“Magic is my best source. I am highly skilled with it.”

Which type are you best at?

“Arcanum. Though I am very skilled with Thaumaturgy

too.”

Craftsmanship?

“I am currently studying Alchemy.”

Any other skills?

“Nothing that I wish to discuss so openly.”

Are you an only child?

“No I am not. I have a sister.”

Where do you see yourself in five years?

“More then likely still doing what I enjoy. It is ill advisable to try and plan ahead that far. Life is far too unpredictable to make such plans feasible.”

Have you ever almost died?

“People have attempted but not come close enough. I simply outwit them and escape.”

Do you have a secret, not just a secret, but like a really big secret hardly anyone knows?

“That is not something open to discussion.”

Salty or sweet?

“Salty. Too many sweets will lead to one getting excess weight that is hard to lose. I am not quite active enough to binge sweets like some.”

Do you like yourself?

“For the most part, yes I do. Not that it should matter to anyone else.”

Do you believe in the Twelve?

“Yes and no.”

Are you religious?

“Not really.”

Do you carry prejudice with you?

“Not open to discussion. Move on.”

What do you consider entertainment?

“Anything to do with the arts.Or books. Even the chance to be one of few people to explore ruins is entertainment to me.”

Favorite drink?

“Coffee.”

Do you have any family traditions?

“None that I am aware of.”

Are you a good person?

“In my eyes yes.”

Thank you for answering my questions.

“Are we done now? Good. I have other work to attend to.”

Q&A: Destiney

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What is your full name?

”Destiney Delvanguard.”

What do your friends call you?

“Usually Dest or Desty. So far Nate is one of the few that refers to me as Des.”

What is your favorite animal?

“Canines. Like Tucker my wolf pup. Though I’d love to have more pets beyond him and Lucky my rabbit.”

Where were you born?

“Born and raised in Gridania.”

Do you have children?

“Not at this time. One day I hope to have at least one child of my own.”

Is there a person/people you love?

“Syluss. At least as far as someone I love more then a simple friendship or familial love. I love many but he is the one who holds my heart.”

What is your favorite color?

“Lavender or Pastel purple. Though I do quite like Sky Blue too. Meadow Green and Cream Yellow are very nice too.”

What is your full occupation?

“I do on occasion work for the Twin Adders but my full occupation is now as one of the healers for the Order of the Sword and Rose.”

Are you good at physical fighting?

“This is something I am working at. I can cast spells or shoot a bow. Physical fighting? Not so much when it becomes close range.”

Which form are you best at?

“Right now? Fighting I am best with a longbow. I am however working on sword work with a rapier. I am still a long way from proficient with close range fighting though.”

What about magic?

“Magic has definitely become my strongest skill over the years. More so then the skills with a bow I was taught growing up. I’ve taken quite well to spell casting.”

Which type are you best at?

“Healing is still my stronger skill with magic. I am working on learning
to use offensive spells with my brother’s guidance though.”

Craftsmanship?

“None currently actually. Though I did consider picking up weaving. Maybe as a hobby. To at least repair my own clothes when they get damaged while working. I’m much better suited to botany though.”

Any other skills?

“I’m good with finding my way in the woods and climbing trees. Most likely because I loved to wander through the Twelveswood when I was growing up. If I get lost it was intentional. Since getting lost in the woods for me is not scary but in a way relaxing.”

Are you an only child?

“Definitely not. I have a twin brother, Stefan. No other siblings beyond that.”

Where do you see yourself in five years?

“I’m not sure. Maybe thinking about finally settling down to start a family? It really depends how life is going at that time.”

Have you ever almost died?

“Yes. A few times have been scary but only one has had me at the brink of death.”

Do you have a secret, not just a secret, but like a really big secret hardly anyone knows?

“Not really. I’m not a big fan of lying. Plus I am a bad liar anyways.”

Salty or sweet?

“Most definitely sweet. I have a horrible sweet tooth.”

Do you like yourself?

“Most days I am content with myself. I still have room to improve though.”

Do you believe in the Twelve?

“Of course I do. May they always watch over us.”

Are you religious?

“Menphina is my patron. However I believe in all of the Twelve. I am religious but strongly I guess. ”

Do you carry prejudice with you?

“I try my best not to be. Though it is hard not to hate the Garleans responsible for my father’s death.”

What do you consider entertainment?

“Books or music. Sometimes both. Occasionally a good play.”

Favorite drink?

“Black teas. Sometimes a nice white wine.”

Do you have any family traditions?

“Not really. My family has never really been very big on traditions. At least not my immediate family. Those on my Ishgardian side? Yes they are but I do not follow that side of the family beyond my cousin.”

Are you a good person?

“I try to be. We are all make mistakes in life but those mistakes do not always mean we are bad people. All I can do is try to continue to be a decent person and make better choices then I have before.”

Thank you for answering my questions.

“Of course. Thank you.”

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Fallen Rain

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The last few days had been a blur between waking and sleeping. Syluss’s comforting presence keeping her grounded to an extent. She hadn’t had the drive or want to do much after the events of their last mission. The nightmares hadn’t even stilled with Syl’s comforting presence. Not this time. Vaguely remembered her brother’s concerned presence when she refused to do their usual lesson the next day.

Everything just felt sort of… Hollow. Even as she walked through the Shroud while the rain fell down. Closing her eyes and just tipping her face into the drops that fell.

Wincing as her mind recalled the events again with her eyes now closed. Her feeble attempts to protect herself and fight back. Anata… Anata’s sword swinging at her after one of the headache inducing waves of darkness had struck.

A thump as her body fell backwards onto the wet leaves and grass. Normally blue eyes staring straight up into the rain with a faint glow. That normal shade of cerulean blue lightened to almost ice. Staring blankly for a long moment before drifting closed.

“Are you really going to keep losing it now? I always thought you were tougher then this. What a shame really.”

Destiney blinked as she slowly looked around the darkness. No rain. No forest. Just impenetrable darkness. No sign of some other person with her despite hearing a voice. A familiar feminine voice at that.

“Who is there?” Her voice sounded small even to herself as she sat up to better look around.

“You know who I am. You’ve always known who I am. You just never want to admit to it. You’re scared. Until that day you fully accept the truth… You always will be scared. You will never truly move forward past it.”

Destiney climbed slowly and stiffly to her feet. Feeling for her bow or sword. Neither were there. The edges of fear at being alone in the dark with whatever was taunting her… She took a shaky breath as she tried to focus her aether. Again she was unarmed. Not even aether responding to her.

“Stop being such a coward. Stop hiding behind tools.” A dark clothed figure finally stepping forward. Eyes glowing softly with a blue aether. But nothing more could be discerned in this darkness.

“They banished you. Go away you demon.”
Destiney tensed and readied herself for a possible fight. Even then her hands still shook.

The being shook her head as she sighed in disappointment. “The demon is long gone. You know that. Stop running from the truth! Open your eyes and accept your fate!”

Destiney flinched when the figure’s shape changed. A Imperial with a sneer on his face. Sword in hand. Shaking her head as she took an unsteady step back away. That look… That man… All far too familiar. The fear threatened to swallow her whole.

Suddenly the Imperial lunged for her. Sword aimed for her heart. Just like then. Just like before. Only as the figured lunged, it changed shape. A familiar face. A trusted friend. A part of her family.

Anata’s face. Anata’s sword. Blue eyes widened in surprise. Froze her in place long enough for that sword to plunge right into her chest. Gaze moving to Anata‘s face. The shield woman’s face was expressionless. Tears began to fall down Destiney’s cheeks as she stared at the face of a person she would never expect to harm her.

The voice was now distorted. Like one voice layered over another as it spoke. “Wake up to the truth. Otherwise… You are dead.”

Destiney gasped as her eyes bolted open. Still icy blue and faintly glowing with aether. Breathing rapidly in short gasps. Rain still pelting down over her prone form. Clothes clearly soaked now. Just how long had she passed out for?

It took her a long several moments more before she began to move to a sitting position. Letting the aether fade from her grasp as she began to calm down slowly. Still alone in the woods. Burying her face in her hands.

Was she going mad? Was this her fate? To lose her mind because of something that was entirely her fault?

Anata’s sword flashed through her mind again. Maybe fate wanted her to die… But… She didn’t want to die. What would everything have been for then? She’d lose everything. She’d lose Syluss… Her family… Her friends…

Destiney climbed to her feet as she wrapped her arms around herself. The chill of the rain didn’t bother her so much as her thoughts did. Taking a deep breath before moving forwards. She had to keep moving forward. Had to keep being stronger then the things trying to kill her. It just hurt so much… All she could do was hold onto the things that gave her a reason to fight.