[Open] Begin Anew

[crystalized_hope]

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).]

Comments

[tantailizing]

[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!]

[crystalized_hope]

[Speaking of tails waving, his own responded sheepishly.]

It is, yes. Do you have someone as well?

[tantailizing]

Yeah, I do, but she's not here. Now, if she was, you and everyone else would know because I would not miss the chance to see her.

[And the flirting... and hand holding... ahh.]

[crystalized_hope]

[Even though she wasn't here, it was nice to hear his enthusiasm.]

'Tis a shame that she's not here. Considering how people arrive to Reverein, it's possible for you to see here sometime.

[tantailizing]

I'll have to make up for lost time if she shows up.

[There's a glint.]

So, any recommendations? You must flirt with Madhuri when you can, yeah?

[crystalized_hope]

Ah, o-on occasion...

[Every interaction they have turns into shameless flirting, so yes.]

You're... asking me for recommendations?

[You're asking the wrong guy, Zidane. You're better off telling him.]

[tantailizing]

[He nods... though, he's not really looking for recommends. He already knows how to flirt with Garnet.]

Yeah! Like, have you guys been using pet names? What's her favorite or do you try changing it up? What kinda lines do you think make her blush the most?

[He wants G'raha to think about these things so his new feline friend can always make Madhuri's heart give a little stutter.]

[crystalized_hope]

[Not that he knows Zidane that well yet, but he seems more than capable of flirting; probably much better than G'raha will ever know anyway.]

I... don't really have any pet names for her

[Beyond maybe calling her Maddie, but that's more of a nickname than a pet name]

On occasion, she'll call me haira or Raha, though...

[Both are effective, but Raha is that much more effective considering the connotations of using a male Miqo'te's name without the tribe attached to it.]

Honestly, I don't think flirting will do much to make her blush. Genuine compliments seem to do the trick though.

[And he's on top of that, even if it's not always intentionally to make her blush. He just feels it's important to remind her how incredible she really is whenever she's prone to forget.]

[tantailizing]

[Aha, so Madhuri is the type that can dish affection, but gets flustered when receiving...]

No pet names, huh? You should try a few. Something like 'Songbird' since she can sing or similar that compliment her abilities, too.

[He's sure this guy can think of a few.]

Haha, I think both will work. Perhaps you should approach it from a more poetic angle though...

[Because he's not sure how well G'raha would do trying to even recite a cheesy pick-up line. Maybe... hm, oh, he knows a few that might work.]

[crystalized_hope]

Songbird... I will take that into consideration.

[It was fitting indeed. Maybe he would have to think about it a bit?]

Poetic? How so?

[tantailizing]

Good.

[It'll be great.]

Something like... 'I never believed in love at first sight, but that was before I saw you', or 'No wonder the sky is gray — all the color is in your eyes'. Of course, don't hesitate to change them up a bit if you want.

[crystalized_hope]

[Ah... Poetic like pick-up lines...]

Does... something like that actually work?

[Even for someone corny, he hasn't considered trying to use pick-up lines before.]

[tantailizing]

Oh yeah, they work. Some might be too direct or make your sound so always consider what Madhuri might like to hear unless you like getting certain reactions. Sometimes, I use pretty corny lines on Garnet just because they don't impress her and she ends up giving me this look.

[It's cute, sometimes she has a scathing retort... he might be a little masochistic.]

[crystalized_hope]

[He just gave Zidane an amused look. Probably the same look Garnet gave him in some regards before taking in consideration...]

I suppose corny lines could help lighten the mood on occasion from time to time.

[Not because they work but because they're intended to be bad.]

[tantailizing]

Exactly! See, you got this!

[And yes, it's kind of that look, but a little more 'being done' included.]

[crystalized_hope]

[Of that, he has no doubt. He's not the one on the receiving end. Now... if Madhuri decided to try it on him, he'd likely have something of the same response. Maybe. He might just go along with it.]

The important part is to make them smile in the end, after all.

[tantailizing]

[He nods.]

Yes. The best thing you can share with a loved one is happiness, isn't it?

[crystalized_hope]

That it is. I may not be experienced with relationships, but I do know that I want to do what I can to make her happy.

[tantailizing]

Good... make sure that includes taking care of yourself, and not getting sick from these too often.

[crystalized_hope]

I'll be fine. There can be no true progression if I'm afraid to take chances. Better me than somebody else.

[tantailizing]

Hmmmm...

[Raising a hand to his chin, he leans G'raha's way a bit.]

... Someone's at risk for a stern, but loving lecture. And it's probably not the first time, huh?

[crystalized_hope]

Not at all. I'm also used to being scolded for various things. The only difference is most of them aren't here to do it now.

[Besides Madhuri, but he had no intentions of disregarding his own well-being... for now.]

[tantailizing]

Is that right? Hm... then we'll have to get more people here to help out.

['Help'... mhm.]

[crystalized_hope]

I assure you, that's not necessary. Rest assured, there is no dangerous plot at hand here.

[Just testing these experimental aetherytes. Curious minds need naught fear being lectured for the search of knowledge... Or rather, he really should be more mindful of his own well-being in the search to quench his never ending supply for knowledge.]

[tantailizing]

'No dangerous plot'... suspicious. I didn't say anything about that...

[Of course, he's back to joking as one does, but he is an actor. Gotta play the part of just looking warily at G'raha.]