“…” Dest takes a deep breath before sighing softly. “I don’t think it is that simple anymore. I can say there are many things I wish I hadn’t done. Yet how would changing that have changed the life I currently have? If I hadn’t tried to kill myself would I have met my Uncle and Leon? Or the friends I have now? Yes not all my choices have been smart but I have to think that some of those choices did lead me to good things in the long run. So there is no point now in wishing I hadn’t done them. I just need to make better choices now rather then worrying over the past.”
“Running away…” Stefan scowls and turns his back towards the asker. “Happy now? Go away.“
(Thanks for asking, @the-hitless-swordsman – Sorry that Stefan is being a grumpy mage. XD He doesn’t like talking about it.)
(Stefan loved his father but not as much as his sister. He knew his father cared but it was never enough. He always felt like his sister was daddy’s favorite because she was trying to be an archer while he was reading books. He felt like he was never good enough for his father even though this was not the case. He was definitely loved by his father but he was young and foolish so he couldn’t see it. He hated feeling like he was second best and being bullied by other kids. Enough to run away. The truth was his father was not very book smart. He was smart when it came to hunting and tracking, necessary skills for a Gods’ Quiver, but his father felt he had nothing to offer to a boy who was brilliant for his age. He loved both of his children equally. Stefan understands this more now then he did when he was younger. He regrets some of his choices heavily. Enough for him to finally start coming around his family again years later. Running into his sister in Ul’dah years after their father’s death and learning it from her, was devastating though he hid the feelings well. The one thing he had always admired most about his father was the man’s determination to his work. He uses the same determination towards his own work.)
(Thanks for asking, @mugishalffull – Sorry I took forever in answering this. XD)
“I have this book of old fairy tales that I like. As much as I enjoy learning new things or novels for the sake of reading… I really like some of the old fairy tales. Not that I want to be some damsel in need of a knight to save her.” Dest scoffs and rolls her eyes. “I’d rather not be the damsel. I guess I just like to remember what it was like when Leon was alive still. He used to turn an occasional fairy tale into a funny song. Just to make me smile because I had very little reason to smile back then.”
“Any sort of books on history and old ruins. Definitely books on magic.” He begins rambling off on various books, his ruby carbuncle watching him wander off as he rambles. No longer even paying any attention to the original question or anyone else. Esper finally trotting off after the boy.
“Somewhere calm and relaxing. Not too many people. Maybe even a walk through the Twelveswood or under a starry sky. I don’t like crowded places where I might need to shout to be overheard. I much prefer being able to just be able to relax and chat with the person. Get to know them a bit. Something that is harder to do in more crowded places.”
“Dates?!” Stefan waves a hand dismissively. “Research is more important. And exploring ruins. I have Esper and that is all I really need.” He crosses his arms and looks away slightly crestfallen. “It’s always been Esper and I. Dating is just setting oneself up for disappointment and hurt. I don’t have time for such things. They are just distractions.”
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NAME: Stefan Delvanguard AGE: 25 HEIGHT: 6′0″ SPECIES: Wildwood Elezen/Midlander Hyuran GENDER: Male NAMEDAY: 17th Sun of the 6th Astral Moon RESIDENCE: Goblet Ward 9 Apartment 41 MARITAL STATUS: Single ALIGNMENT: True Neutral DRINK: Coffee FOOD: Anything he can eat while working. He’s not very picking on food besides it not being messy if he’s trying to work. DAY OR NIGHT: Night SNACKS: Finger foods that aren’t messy PET: None
COLOR: Deepwood Green FLOWER: No preference SEXUALITY: Asexual ROMANTIC ORIENTATION:
Aromantic
BODY TYPE: Physically fit EYE COLOR: Cerulean Blue HAIR COLOR: Orchard brown with darker brown highlights
(Sort of a two part in one writing. Starting out with Stefan and Destiney. An then moving to Lancefer and Destiney. @ishgardiansnow An there is a purpose to this. It’s… laying the ground work for Dest moving towards becoming a RDM like her FFXI version once was. I realize there will be a lot of people going to RDM probably but Dest on FFXI was ICly a RDM and I would love to push her back towards that path again. I miss her FFXI counterpart.)
Barely a word between them over the last nine years. Entirely separate lives that barely crossed. Now they stood in the same yard. Her yard.
She had still been shocked the day she had found her brother at their childhood home. Stefan had actually returned home. Actually visited mother for a change. It was the first time she had seen her brother since running into him in Ul’dah about two years ago and telling him about their father. Nine years since he had run away from home.
Mother had sent him with her when they went to a party Soren and Lloire had been throwing. He had been reluctant and tried his best to remain out of sight while there. She had not expected him to answer her message now with his behavior then.
Yet here he stood on her lawn. Looking confident and proud as he stood with one hand on his hip. Watching her with a curious look.
“Are you sure this is what you want to do? To learn spells of this kind?” His tone was not condescending. But edged with a concerned caution. “You’ve never displayed interest in this sort of thing before.”
“I want to learn. There is…” Her voice trails off as she looks down to her hands. The talks of a war on the horizon. The possibility her work with the Immortal Flames could put her over there among it. The kidnappings. She was tired of being a victim. Tired of being vulnerable. “More reason then ever for me to learn this now. Stefan…”
A wave of a hand as he smiles ever so slightly. “So now it is my turn to be the better sibling. About time I will admit.” He motions for her to stand over towards the maple tree. “I’m sure you already know most of the basics. If Uncle didn’t teach you then… Well he was a fool if he didn’t. Shall we get to work then?”
Destiney nodded to her twin. Never had she used aether in this fashion. For healing and protection yes. Not for fighting. It was still something that would not solve her entire problem. However it was a start. Something more to defend herself with.
They worked for hours. Until Stefan made them stop as evening began to approach. Claiming they needed to eat. Destiney was almost relieved when he even offered to cook. It was a simple dish but filling. At least one of them had some decent cooking skills. Destiney needed to remember to bother J’siris for some more lessons sometime. A comfortable silence settled between them as they ate.
Stefan had left with a promise to come back again tomorrow. More practice until he felt her skills acceptable.
It wasn’t long after he left that Lance came by her house. Destiney had also contacted him. Whether it be through magic or weapons… One way or another she would stand a better chance at protecting herself and those she cared about. No more victim.
“Here. Ready to practice?” Lance asked with a warm smile as he held out an old training sword for her to take. “We’ll start with the basics and as you get comfortable I’ll teach you more. I’ve had years at this. Don’t be disappointed if this takes time.”
“Of course. I know it takes time.” Destiney said with a nod as she tested the weight of the weapon. Wielding a bow was vastly different then a sword. The weight was odd in her hand but not uncomfortable.
“Do you ever plan to explain what has given you this sudden drive to use a sword?” Lance asked as he positioned the training dummy to his satisfaction. “Or is this something you would rather keep quiet?”
“Lance… I… I can’t tell you. I wish I could but… It’s not something I should. Please respect that.” Destiney frowned as she remembered the incident with Aeri. Aeri’s words about Lance and Alex. More to the picture. If he wasn’t willing to talk about Alex then she wasn’t willing to talk about Aeri. Mostly because she was afraid of her cousin’s reaction. To the idea that Dest had been kidnapped again. Especially since it involved both Alex and Aeri.
A disgusted sigh and shake of his head. “Fine. I won’‘t push. You know I never would. If you said it’s better not discussed then fine. Let’s begin.”
Spirit of the Warlock 