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[Open] Begin Anew

Who: G'raha Tia & You
Which: Open Log (possibly closed threads down below?)
Where: Various locations
What: A March catch-all and aetheryte shenanigans.
Warnings: There will be Endwalker spoilers more than likely. I will do my best to mark them accordingly. I need to update this for Endwalker stuff as well, but here is my opt-out post if people would rather not be spoiled about Shadowbringers or Endwalker. Feel free to fill it out to where you are in the game and I will say nothing past that in our thread.

AETHERYTES; (No spoilers beyond location in the video)

[Perhaps you've noticed a few crystal structures strewn about Reverein. If you hadn't, don't feel bad. There are only really three at the moment. One placed nearby the dream swings and the other one placed nearby stores. The last one is located outside of G'raha's home for the sake of experimenting. What are they? What do they do? It doesn't take much to realize that it appears to be made out of crystal. Mayhap from the crystal caves? Or was it something more? Simply touching it won't do anything. It appears to be just for decoration for the time being.

Well, that is until a cat boy with red hair and eyes appeared out of nowhere in a flash. He seemed composed for a time up until he collapsed to the ground, catching his fall with his hands. His breathing seemed slightly labored as he tried to compose himself.]

No... No luck this time either. Mayhap it best to further-- [Gods forfend. He did not miss aetheric sickness. Letting out a small groan before continuing his thought.] To further attune the coordinates... Mayhap adjust the amount of dreamotion as well...

[Oh. Were you standing right there this entire time? Don't mind him thinking out loud. He finally noticed he wasn't alone there. Pushing himself off of the ground, he gave an apologetic smile to his companion.]

My apologies. I did not mean to disturb the peace.

WHERE'S YOUR GREEN?;

[Having recovered from his aerthical sickness (mostly), G'raha has been otherwise occupied recently. The leprechauns weren't exactly weird-looking to him. After all, Lalafell were normally short like this. No. It wasn't the appearance that worried him. It was seeing so many unlucky people around that put him on edge. Meanwhile, there were those who seemed to have nothing short of amazing luck. Whatever the case, he had been on his guard as of late.

It all started little. Shoelaces untied that made him lose his balance, having a bag of flour explode open while at the market, flying produce? Annoying at best, but nothing he couldn't handle. And then his home turned green. Everything was green. Standing outside of his home...]

... Seriously? Did I upset someone?

[Can he clean this mess up or is it just there for an unknown amount of time? It was hard to say with how dreamotion worked here. Glancing down to the leprechaun with the yellow cap, he didn't like the look they were giving him.]

Is this some sort of message?

THOSE HALCYON DAYS;

[Having retrieved his lost job stones, it was a relief to have access to the rest of his magic. One he had been surprised to see was his Bard stone. It had been quite a while since he last touched a bow and arrow, much less a harp. There was a part of him that wondered if he could still perform properly anymore. So somewhere out in a far enough place out of the way of heavy foot traffic, people might hear what sounds like music in the distance. Not complete to say the least, but attempts to create it nonetheless.

If they chose to investigate where it was coming from, G'raha can be found somewhere outside, sitting by a tree. By now, he's managed to pick up on his innate skill he had thought once lost. Enough to be able to do a passable rendition of a song. No vocals while he's just trying to get the hang of playing once more. Anyone is free to stop by to listen.

He might even notice he's not alone and sheepishly smile to his company.]

WILDCARD;

[OOC: Hit my up for any other prompt ideas if nothing catches your fancy. If you want anything specific with G'raha, I'm more than happy to do a closed prompt as well. Feel free to poke me on plurk (byefelicia).]

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[It doesn't take too long before Zidane comes back over holding a travel cup.]

Alright, one drink that should help your stomach. Don't ask me what's in it because I don't know.

[Taking the cup, he glanced at it for a moment.]

Mayhap it's better that I don't know? Hannish cures are not exactly known to be delicious either. My thanks.

[He'll just have to suck it up and hope for the best that it doesn't taste awful. Here goes nothing.]

Ah, yes. I should probably introduce myself. My name is G'raha Tia.

[Not that his name was likely needed for Zidane to connect the dots. Here sits a red-headed cat boy with red eyes. Hard to miss the similarities to the person Madhuri described.]

I mean, could be worse! Could be trying to fix a hangover.

[Which, that... aha, some people have interesting thoughts on how to do that.]

G'raha Tia... oooh that's right, you're Madhuri's boyfriend~

[He'd thought he remembered being told about a cat boy with red hair and eyes. He has to grin even more.]

The name's Zidane.

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[Thankfully, he's never had a reason to. Being too busy meant that drinking was not advised. Not that he wouldn't. There were too many other important things to worry about generally.

Oh. There's that word. The word he hasn't actually heard outloud much yet. He's ignoring his burning cheeks at the moment. Between him turning flush red and his ears perking up at the mention, it's not hard to miss.]

R-right. [Boyfriend. Man, those butterflies.] it's nice to meet you, Zidane. Though, I can't say this is the best-- [There's another wave.] first impression. My apologies.

[... Note to future self, take G'raha drinking when he's not busy. Or get Madhuri to do it.]

[And seeing G'raha's face light up just at the mention of 'boyfriend', Zidane almost smirks. Ooooh boy...]

Hehe, nice to meet you too! And again, don't worry about it. I'd give it a seven. You appeared outta nowhere surprised me! If you didn't almost get sick, I'd give you a nine.

[He might occasionally drink socially, but he's in no hurry. There's always the chance, especially if Madhuri had some part of it.]

Talk about a flashy entrance. [There was an attempt at a joke.] Well, sick or not, this is progress. With a few more adjustments and tests, hopefully traveling around will be easier. Until then, I'll just need to work on til it's perfectly functioning.

[He looks forward to that day.]

Yeah, you got it! [There's another brief laugh, his tail waving up and down. And then he tilts his head.] Er, you're not testing this all on your own, right?

I am. I would rather test it myself before I allow others to try it. I wouldn't want others to have to deal with aetherial sickness like this if it could be avoided.

[Though that -- too - - may need be given a new word when it was using dreamotion instead.]

I could not, in good conscious, allow others to get sick or injured somehow while these are still in the testing phases.

You sure? But, shouldn't you? Just to see if other people can go through it at all?

[Nice of him wanting to avoid people going through testing, but sounds like they outta be in on it already to him. Unless everyone else is used to this and a select group wasn't?]

I don't think that will be a problem. It may take others some. Time to adapt to them once they become safe to use, but I have no worries that other people will not be able to use them besides myself.

[Though he does intend to have that tested later.]

I would also like to limit the dreamotion that will be needed to use them to a minimal amount for productivity sake and ease of use.

Huh... well, if you say so. And I guess you do know better.

[But still, he nods and grins.]

If you do end up needing help, just ask!

I appreciate the offer. I will be sure to do so.

[It's astounding just how many people were interested in helping. He was thankful for the help, if he was being honest.]

Keep in mind, that includes if you need a refill. By the way, how's the stomach feeling?

[Since he'd been pretty rough a while ago, but he seems better... unless he's holding it in.]

Fine enough, thank you. Though it does... come and go in waves. It isn't nearly as bad as it was, though. [Really. He'll manage.]

Good to hear, buuut I can wait a few more minutes, just to make sure it doesn't decide to double back.

My thanks for your concern. 'Tis kind of you.

Haha, you don't have to thank me. It would've been pretty bad to just leave you like that.

I would have managed, one way or another. The result would be well worth it; side effects be damned.

Hm... Okay, if you say so.

[And he nods because, yeah, he gets that.]

But you make sure to tell Madhuri you're good, right?

O-of course. I'll be sure to let her know.

[Something something curiosity with cats...]

You seem close to her.

Good!

[Look buddy, you don't make pretty girls worry...]

We're friends. Nothing you need to worry about~

[Though, the grin he has on his face...]

[Truer words have never been bracketed.]

Oh, I had no such worries. 'Tis good to see her make friends.

[Not that it was ever in doubt. She was more social than he was, so she probably made friends no problem. That smile though concerns him... Why ser?]

I'm not surprised. She's pretty easy to get along with.

[Don't worry about it.]

What do you like most about her?

[Saying that makes him more worried.]

Oh..uhm...

[That's why he's smiling. G'raha liked everything about Madhuri, but he hadn't really thought about what he liked best.]

Her personality, I suppose. [But that was too simple -- and broad -- of an answer.] I always feel at ease with her and she brightens up my day without even having to try to.

[Zidane's tail waves behind him. Again, no worries... maybe.]

It's a great feeling, huh? I'm sure you make her feel the same way.

[Actually, he's positive that he does!]

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