[Open] Catchall Log

[inlikethebrume]

Who: Mira and YOU
When: All throughout March
Where: Aefenglom, locations listed in the prompts
What: Catch all for the month
Warnings: Potential Shadowbringers Spoilers, feels, and maybe some derp and nerdy



Books, Books, and You Guessed It, More Books: Coven Library (OPEN)

[To some, doing research is far from relaxing. But in the case of the woman curled up in a chair in the corner of some far section, books are a relaxing matter. With the stress for the past couple of moons mostly gone, Mira can get back to work on researching and reading up on new schools of magic. While she does enjoy her alchemy and offensive magics, she needs to focus more on the school she has taken some smaller looks in but important for some: Illusions.

Now she isn't the type to like to hide herself but she can see the benefits for it. That and ponder how to combine this art with the other magics already learned. Mira likes a challenge and as long as she's not overworking her body, it should be fine. But she may have grabbed a few more books than expected. Did you need that book on Illusions? She may have it so it wouldn't be harmful to ask about it.]


What Is Shopping For Yourself?: Shopping District (OPEN)

[Shopping for Mira usually consists of getting either potion ingredients or food and sundries for the house. When it comes to herself, anything outside of the essentials is rather off limits for her. Blame her own upbringing but Mira didn't mind it. She didn't pay much attention to clothing and fashion; her idea of fashion is 'is it comfortable and if it is sturdy enough for more grueling activities.

She can't wear her armor everywhere after all.

But it's one store that Mira can't help but stop and look through the window, noticing the clothing inside. There's a variety between trousers and suits and even dresses and skirts. And they certainly look comfortable to walk around in...]

Wait, what am I doing? I shouldn't even think about it.

[Yeah, poor person guilt here. Hard to get rid of.]


If All Else Fails...Tea: DiplomaTea (OPEN)

[Libraries are not good for wanting to eat or drink since it may hurt the books. But thankfully, Mira remembers the shop where the Valentione's celebration was held and she was in the mood for some good tea. With her nose in a book, she is also going to be trying some teas.

And by trying, we mean order several different blends at once and the table having several cups. What? She's adventerous. Mild flavor? Crazy flavor? She's trying it. Don't question it...or maybe you should.]

Oh...what is this I'm tasting?

[Definitely ask.]


To Feel The Warmth Of Another: House Darkness (Closed to Housemates)

[Emotions have been tough to deal with lately. She gets that with the conversations between those she knows and the past events. But oddly enough, she gets an idea and honestly does not know where it will lead. However, they will notice the extra pillows and blankets somehow going missing if they need one.

But in reality, they're all in the living area as Mira is arranging them in some odd way with any tables or chairs pushed off to the side. Girl, what are you doing?]


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[inlikethebrume]

[Right, because who knows how long she will be able to enjoy it. It's nice to not be just the Warrior of Light and Darkness for a time.]

I'm not the only one that should. Is there anyone you like spending time with here?

[Other than her naturally.]

[darkcharge]

[ She can take a break here. Really, Mira does need to take a break. Not every crisis demands her response. Vanitas would encourage such relaxation, contrary to the fact that he feels restless himself without some kind of purpose.

Then she pops that question. People he likes spending time with? Hopefully she does not mean in the same sense Mira spends time with Emet-Selch. So he won't answer that way! ]

Thancred's not too bad. Neither is the Crystal Meddler. And despite the fact that we go back and forth a lot? The old man is okay.

[ These are all people she knows too. How ironic. ]

...Maybe Sora.

[inlikethebrume]

[Definitely not like her and Emet. But the mention of the Exarch's nickname gets her to laugh.]

Well, you would not be wrong with how many times he tried to call me away and only got it on the last try.

[But then he mentions that last one. Ah yes, his Bonded friend.]

Just maybe?

[darkcharge]

Only maybe. Brat should consider himself lucky that I am giving him another chance.

[ And said brat drags him outside here and there. That doesn't mean he enjoys it! ]

Now what do you mean by he's tried to call you away?

[inlikethebrume]

As long as you two enjoy the time together, that's all that matters.

[Do you really Vani?]

He had tried to summon me to the First various times. Unfortunately instead of getting me, he managed to get several of the Scions. It wasn't until during a battle, which I do still feel was ill advised to not do and grateful that a certain dragoon saved me otherwise I may not be standing here, with some instruction he did manage to get me there safely.

[Yeah, Estinien being there saved her ass. She still has the scar as proof over her chest to show that she's still alive somehow.]

[darkcharge]

I don't know that I'd go that far. It's only that I don't hate it.

[ Sometimes it's "fun?" At least in the way that "fun" had been described to him. Though the jury is still out on that.

Besides, her tales are far more interesting than anything Mira is asking him though. ]

So... Should I call him the Crystal Bungler?

[inlikethebrume]

That's a good start.

[Not hating it is a nice starting point!]

Take it a little easy on him. At least he managed to make a beacon and did the summoning spell correctly. I would hate to have woken up in Lakeland and left something behind.

[Like a limb or clothing.]

[darkcharge]

Do you mean like the others? All soul and no body?

[ That's what he's thinking anyway... ]

[inlikethebrume]

Very much so.

[Ok, so someone spilled more. What doesn't Vani know?]

But I consider that some small luck, being able to freely travel between the shards. Never would I have imagined it, traveling to another star and yet...

[darkcharge]

[ This is a very good question, Mira. Likely ask Thancred. Somehow he has escaped telling Van much about himself. ]

There are times I forget that it isn't a common thing to be able to travel like that. Everyone I know can.

[inlikethebrume]

[He's good at that.]

As much as I wish it were open to the public, it may create more of a panic. Not to mention the Rift is pretty dangerous in itself.

[darkcharge]

I think that's why there are rules regarding travel between worlds.

[ Van shrugs. ]

Until coming here, I wasn't really around people that much. Doesn't take much to get that people have a hard time comprehending the fact that other places exist beyond their own.

[inlikethebrume]

We mortals are simple creatures and get scared of what is not known to us. Being uncomfortable makes us retreat and seek out what makes us feel good.

[That's how she sees it. Comfort=Good, Unknown=Bad it seems but stepping out of it makes some matters worthwhile.]

However, there are those who step out into the unknown. To seek truths beyond what they know.

[darkcharge]

Sometimes seeking out truths beyond what you know can have consequences. There's something to be sad for being content for that which you have.

[ After all... Isn't how this mess started? One person seeking beyond what he had known? Answers that had consequences that rippled across all the worlds. ]

[inlikethebrume]

A blessing and a curse for some.

[She sighs, clutching onto that book a little tighter.]

For some, it is wanting to know history and learn from it. To others, it is a means to obtain power.

[As for her? Well...]

[darkcharge]

Sometimes it can be both, Mira. One thirst can lead into another.

[ Now why are you clutching the book tighter, Mira? ]

[inlikethebrume]

[Nostalgia reasons. That and it's because of the thirst for knowledge that set her on this path. This painful and hopeful path.]

Good intentions end up becoming harmful in the end sometimes. Don't I know it.

[That's what happened with the ancients and Amaurot. That's what happened with Gaius and Thordan as well. Although, Mira still sees those two as pretty harmful and Emet's own mindset of 'those people are sundered, their lives don't matter' as well. And yet she values him more here. Gods, how would it be if the others would show up?]

[darkcharge]

So. What actually drives you?

[ He doesn't know if he's ever actually asked her that question. ]

[inlikethebrume]

[She sighs and has to think for a second. Why does she fight? Why does she keep going despite the pain?]

At first, I think it was to learn more about the world. Where I came from, the city kept itself so isolated that all knowledge was hoarded and kept close to those in power. But now that I have knowledge, the answer changed somewhere along the way. I thought I knew but it isn't so clear to me. Perhaps, it is to find a purpose of my own, not being defined by the title of Warrior of Light alone but by me.

[Her deepest desire...the live out her days in peace and quiet where the Warrior is not needed because the land is at peace. But also...her family. The small family she had found along the way, both in Eorzea and in Aefenglom.]

[darkcharge]

[ An isolated city... Well it isn't as though Vanitas is unfamiliar with the concept at least. Xehanort kept just as many things to himself as he did "teach" Vanitas things. All the things needed to mold Vanitas into who and what he would become.

And he, too, thought he knew what and who he is. Had known what his priorities are. Now that's all been thrown into disarray, not all that different from Mira. She is trying to find out who she is beyond her title.

Vanitas is just trying to find out who he is. ]

That's... More difficult than what people make it out to be.

[inlikethebrume]

[Ishgard did hide the origins of the founding of the nation and how the Dragonsong War began, putting themselves in the light of the righteous. All those who spoke against the teachings were exiled, outcasted, or even forced to their death to prove how loyal they were to Halone...until the truth came out. That highborn and lowborn were the same. The nation was thrown into chaos naturally but they really have to thank Aymeric for keeping the peace, not to mention Hilda and the Hounds and even Lucia and Count Edmont.

So yeah, hiding knowledge is kind of a bad thing depending on the situation.]

I don't doubt that. A long and winding road to walk but one willing to take. I do find good in protecting those who need it, to still help when I can but that cannot be all to it. There has to be something else out there.

[She does love being a dark knight without a doubt and wouldn't change it for the world. But after the world is saved, what then? What purpose could she bring to herself?]

[darkcharge]

[ Long and winding road. Is that what it is, to figure out some kind of purpose? To find reasons to keep moving forward?

Van sighs. He isn't like Mira. There isn't any desire to protect those that need it. To help when he can. Vanitas doesn't think that will ever be something that fulfills him.

However he does want to get away from the topic. Nothing relaxing in that. ]

Hey Mira? Tell me about where you're from?

[inlikethebrume]

Hmm?

[This is the first she's heard of this request to him. But it's nice to speak on the place she calls home, despite its flaws. A good idea indeed.]

About Ishgard...what would you like to know?

[darkcharge]

Anything, really. I don't have a home, remember? So I suppose I am just curious about what having one was like.

[ And he has no memories of anything that happened before. any home he might have had is beyond reach. Probably forever now. ]

[inlikethebrume]

[Anything hmm?]

Well, Ishgard is a city made of stone and glass, a large city but is practically an island surrounded by a sea of clouds. To those who first step through the gates may think it cold and harsh will not be wrong but it's only when one digs deeper to see something more to it.

[Speak of where she knows best. And there's one place she can speak of and not be angry.]

I come from one of the more poorer places, known as the Brume. A hard life for those who live there and yet it is that place where I have my most treasured memories. Might be a little crazy for thinking that but I wouldn't change it. After all, it is where I was raised, where I first learned about dark knights.