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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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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.]

[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.]

Exactly! See, you got this!

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

[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.

[He nods.]

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

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.

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

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

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?

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.]

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

['Help'... mhm.]

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.]

'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.]

No, you didn't. Many of my past exploits have been for a good cause with certain risks. I merely mean that I have no such ideas here. [Yet.]

Oooh, and you probably were secretive about it? Y'know, sometimes, plans work better when a few people know.

[There was an awkward look that showed that he'd hit a sore spot.]

Ahem... Well... That is true...

[What was exactly? The last bit? All of it?]

... Don't worry, it's something you can work on.

[He's not going to ask and just... nod.]

[... Thanks, Zidane.]

It was... out of necessity... [SIGH.]

I mean... does telling yourself that help at all?

[Sounds like you're suffering saying that, dude.]

[He's just going to clear his throat awkwardly.]

T-The point is... I have no such plans to be cause of worry.

[This is bullying... ~~Except not really.~~]

Edited (Phone tagging weee) 2022-04-19 15:10 (UTC)

Haha, good! 'cause now I have name to a face and all Madhuri'll have to do is ask where you are.

[He's pretty good at hide and seek...]

[He's not interested in playing, thanks.]

R-Right... Seems I'll have to watch what I say if word gets back to Madhuri.

[Not that he'd particularly chose to lie to her though. He has no reason to.]

[Booo...]

Hm... I think you'll be fine. But eh, we'll see.

[At least Zidane wouldn't be the one telling Madhuri likely unless super urgent.]

[So you won't tattle on him unless it was actually warranted?]

Either way, I should probably get back to fixing these up. It was a pleasure to meet you.

[Unless it's warranted... or embarrassing. There's no safety.]

Hey, you as well! Later!

[He'll mosey on along so G'raha can get back to it... or maybe pick up another drink for him just in case. That could be something to do: try guessing where he'll appear next haha.]

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