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middaeg2021-03-01 04:15 pm
noblegarnet) wrote in middaeg2021-03-01 04:15 pm
[open] 🔶 spread my wings
Who: Ferran & you! (feat. Rikku, Tsutha, and current CR)
When: Mareuer
Where: The Haven, Shopping District, Undermael College, Entertainment District, &c.
What: Flying practice on top of your house, enchanted baked goods (free samples!), metaphysical world discussions & assorted closed threads.
Warnings: n/a
A. 1st~7th (haven; open)
[Riding on the high of his recent full moon experiences, Ferran decides it's time to start putting his wings to work as more than just decoration—or worse, a hidden nuisance. Very early in the month, with the weather warming and the sun shining clearly in the afternoons, the Fae takes to... well, not the skies just yet. After a bit of practice to warm up in his own space, he uses his roof as a starting point, fluttering over to other rooftops, fences and walls throughout the Haven. His glittering wings make him hard to miss if anyone even kind of looks up, even if the rest of his fairy-like features are still hidden beneath his glamor and clothing. He's not as steady on his landings as he'd like to be, but that's the reason he's practicing! If he wobbles or nearly loses his balance a few times, it's probably fine.
After the moon's influence has waned and some of his previous trepidation returns to him, well—he's already put in some work. It would probably be stupid to let that effort and the potential go to waste, even if he still feels distaste about his transformation. After his uncharacteristic hopping about in the first few days, he focuses more on building endurance, hovering in place several feet in the air a little closer to his own home, usually with a book or sketch pad in hand. Hopefully he doesn't drop anything on anyone's head.
... flying is a little bit cool. He guesses.]
B. 5th~12th (shopping district; open)
[Ferran also manages another goal early in Mareuer—after several months of much less tasteful or otherwise temporary methods of acquiring funds, he finds a bakery in need of workers... that also uses mostly magitech appliances. To a stranger, he might attribute his avoidance of all flames to the known Fae weakness, but it's honestly because he doesn't trust himself to be able to work around them without driving himself up the wall with anxiety.
He might have spoken to Rikku about working on their respective phobias, but his noncommittal maybe helps his Fae mind discard any thoughts about deliberately placing himself around safe, controlled fires for any self-improvement.
The place is apparently in need of some new customers, as Ferran is asked to help encourage passersby to come take a look. He stands outside the front door with a tray of several baked goods—his wings under his cloak and other fairy traits hidden as usual—smiling a perfect customer service smile at anyone who sends half a glance his way.]
Care for a free sample?
[The assortment of cake bites, miniature tarts and flaky pastries may taste a little fresher, a little sweeter, or a little closer to the eater's favorites, and there's an especially enticing smell to match. ... He hasn't asked for permission to apply any illusions or blessings, although the thought crosses his mind to. Maybe in the near future.]
C. 6th~10th (haven; closed to current CR)
[Not everything is sunshine and sweets, though—several of Ferran's friends are still recovering from the last month's events, whether they were personally harmed or simply struggling with what happened to their loved ones. For any who have recovered enough from the Cwyld to hold no more danger of contagion, Ferran decides to come visit, a bag under his arm and a knock on the door.
Maybe not everyone will answer, but they'll find a few gifts on their doorstep regardless: homemade snacks enchanted to encourage a feeling of comfort, a puzzle or book of some kind, and a handwritten note wishing them well, letting them know he's available to help.]
D. 7th~19th (modern metaphysics; open)
[As cagey as Ferran can be about his experiences, he's mostly avoided speaking about them due to the fear of being asked about the emotional aspect of them—but really, he's fascinated by the logic of how all their worlds function, whether it's the science or the magic involved. Given the opportunity to speak about things on an objective basis, he sees no real reason to turn it down, especially not if he's being paid for it. It helps that he hasn't been anxious in front of large groups of people in a long time.
The lectures that Ferran sort-of heads are more of a round-table discussion, where at least a couple of Mirrorbound have been invited to speak about their experiences and field questions from the lecturer and students directly. After their basic introductions and a few starting remarks, Ferran turns to whoever has joined him today with his usual social ease, whether they're complete strangers or not.]
So, what about you? Do you have magic in your world?
[After the class is done, he can be found lingering in the halls, watching students and faculty pass by, peeking into the library and stopping to listen to the echoes of lectures with a wistful look on his face. He's probably given a few curious looks, but he hardly notices them. It doesn't seem like he wants to leave.]
E. 13th (entertainment district; closed to Rikku & Tsutha)
[Putting aside any complicated relationship thoughts, Ferran thinks it's probably important for his bonds to properly meet. They're sort of his "emergency contacts" in this world, after all, so it's a practical idea if nothing else... but more than that, he thinks they'd make good friends, and the more people who can support the people he's come to care about, the better.
He sends them both a message on the 10th explaining his intentions—outright stating that he'd like them to meet his other bonded over lunch, without any mysterious riddles, actually giving them time to prepare and making sure that he doesn't need to work around any unexpected schedules.
As much as a large part of him would like to host the occasion himself, he's still a little unsettled by his own behavior at the end of the previous month, so he suggests a spacious cafe in the entertainment district instead. Neutral ground where he'll be kept in check, and hopefully everyone will feel more casual about the meeting. Ferran is early, of course, and he acquires a table for the three of them. Maybe he isn't personally hosting them, but he does feel at least kind of responsible for the occasion...]
Wildcard.
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When: Mareuer
Where: The Haven, Shopping District, Undermael College, Entertainment District, &c.
What: Flying practice on top of your house, enchanted baked goods (free samples!), metaphysical world discussions & assorted closed threads.
Warnings: n/a
A. 1st~7th (haven; open)
[Riding on the high of his recent full moon experiences, Ferran decides it's time to start putting his wings to work as more than just decoration—or worse, a hidden nuisance. Very early in the month, with the weather warming and the sun shining clearly in the afternoons, the Fae takes to... well, not the skies just yet. After a bit of practice to warm up in his own space, he uses his roof as a starting point, fluttering over to other rooftops, fences and walls throughout the Haven. His glittering wings make him hard to miss if anyone even kind of looks up, even if the rest of his fairy-like features are still hidden beneath his glamor and clothing. He's not as steady on his landings as he'd like to be, but that's the reason he's practicing! If he wobbles or nearly loses his balance a few times, it's probably fine.
After the moon's influence has waned and some of his previous trepidation returns to him, well—he's already put in some work. It would probably be stupid to let that effort and the potential go to waste, even if he still feels distaste about his transformation. After his uncharacteristic hopping about in the first few days, he focuses more on building endurance, hovering in place several feet in the air a little closer to his own home, usually with a book or sketch pad in hand. Hopefully he doesn't drop anything on anyone's head.
... flying is a little bit cool. He guesses.]
B. 5th~12th (shopping district; open)
[Ferran also manages another goal early in Mareuer—after several months of much less tasteful or otherwise temporary methods of acquiring funds, he finds a bakery in need of workers... that also uses mostly magitech appliances. To a stranger, he might attribute his avoidance of all flames to the known Fae weakness, but it's honestly because he doesn't trust himself to be able to work around them without driving himself up the wall with anxiety.
He might have spoken to Rikku about working on their respective phobias, but his noncommittal maybe helps his Fae mind discard any thoughts about deliberately placing himself around safe, controlled fires for any self-improvement.
The place is apparently in need of some new customers, as Ferran is asked to help encourage passersby to come take a look. He stands outside the front door with a tray of several baked goods—his wings under his cloak and other fairy traits hidden as usual—smiling a perfect customer service smile at anyone who sends half a glance his way.]
Care for a free sample?
[The assortment of cake bites, miniature tarts and flaky pastries may taste a little fresher, a little sweeter, or a little closer to the eater's favorites, and there's an especially enticing smell to match. ... He hasn't asked for permission to apply any illusions or blessings, although the thought crosses his mind to. Maybe in the near future.]
C. 6th~10th (haven; closed to current CR)
[Not everything is sunshine and sweets, though—several of Ferran's friends are still recovering from the last month's events, whether they were personally harmed or simply struggling with what happened to their loved ones. For any who have recovered enough from the Cwyld to hold no more danger of contagion, Ferran decides to come visit, a bag under his arm and a knock on the door.
Maybe not everyone will answer, but they'll find a few gifts on their doorstep regardless: homemade snacks enchanted to encourage a feeling of comfort, a puzzle or book of some kind, and a handwritten note wishing them well, letting them know he's available to help.]
D. 7th~19th (modern metaphysics; open)
[As cagey as Ferran can be about his experiences, he's mostly avoided speaking about them due to the fear of being asked about the emotional aspect of them—but really, he's fascinated by the logic of how all their worlds function, whether it's the science or the magic involved. Given the opportunity to speak about things on an objective basis, he sees no real reason to turn it down, especially not if he's being paid for it. It helps that he hasn't been anxious in front of large groups of people in a long time.
The lectures that Ferran sort-of heads are more of a round-table discussion, where at least a couple of Mirrorbound have been invited to speak about their experiences and field questions from the lecturer and students directly. After their basic introductions and a few starting remarks, Ferran turns to whoever has joined him today with his usual social ease, whether they're complete strangers or not.]
So, what about you? Do you have magic in your world?
[After the class is done, he can be found lingering in the halls, watching students and faculty pass by, peeking into the library and stopping to listen to the echoes of lectures with a wistful look on his face. He's probably given a few curious looks, but he hardly notices them. It doesn't seem like he wants to leave.]
E. 13th (entertainment district; closed to Rikku & Tsutha)
[Putting aside any complicated relationship thoughts, Ferran thinks it's probably important for his bonds to properly meet. They're sort of his "emergency contacts" in this world, after all, so it's a practical idea if nothing else... but more than that, he thinks they'd make good friends, and the more people who can support the people he's come to care about, the better.
He sends them both a message on the 10th explaining his intentions—outright stating that he'd like them to meet his other bonded over lunch, without any mysterious riddles, actually giving them time to prepare and making sure that he doesn't need to work around any unexpected schedules.
As much as a large part of him would like to host the occasion himself, he's still a little unsettled by his own behavior at the end of the previous month, so he suggests a spacious cafe in the entertainment district instead. Neutral ground where he'll be kept in check, and hopefully everyone will feel more casual about the meeting. Ferran is early, of course, and he acquires a table for the three of them. Maybe he isn't personally hosting them, but he does feel at least kind of responsible for the occasion...]
Wildcard.
[OOC: You can check out Ferran's info & current goings-on over here. Feel free to hit me up over pm or at
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[Very useful, considering the amount of trouble they get into. Many a time they would have come to a nasty end if not for the drinks they had infused with the healing properties of Noctis' powers.]
But it's still restricted to those in the Lucian royal line.
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[It seemed to be part of its nature, for whatever reason.]
It's a big difference from here, where not using magic is mostly a choice.
no subject
[How widespread magic is here had been surprising at first, and how easily it could be tapped into by those who were able to use it. Even Ignis, with this developing new form, has access to certain kinds of magic that he hadn't expected.]
Magic is restricted where you come from as well, then?
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Right. As far as I'm aware, it's... well, personalized? The spirits of my world [whatever the hell they are] put their magic into pieces of jewelry, and give those to specific people, for specific reasons. Plus, each piece could only access one or two kinds of magic, for us.
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[Fascinating, and he does sound fascinated as he says it and leans slightly against the table. The kings of Lucis, too, were given their blessings for a purpose... but such blessings were not given to many others.]
And are these gifts earned, or given simply at will by your spirits?
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[What in the world would he have done to earn a magical artifact when he was thirteen? He's pretty sure that's not the case.]
It was pretty sudden, for most of the people I know who have them. There was a problem that only magic could solve, and we were the ones picked to do it.
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[Curiouser and curiouser. It's all terribly fascinating to Ignis, really, who had no access to magic in his own right before coming here. Now, he may be one of the monster types but he has noted a certain affinity for water magic that is growing stronger as time passes.]
Do you know why? An aspect of the magic you held, perhaps.
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[That's the main part of it, but as far as aspects of magic, there is one that's particularly relevant.]
In my world, magical things don't really... stick to people's minds, unless they're directly involved. I don't know if it's just a mental defense people use so they don't have their whole world turned upside down, or if the magic itself makes people forget.
no subject
[He gives a small, wry smile at that. Magic was a two-sided coin in that way, wasn't it.]
But I'm not sure I understand. Magical things don't 'stick'?
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[He sounds like he means it, too. Magic that makes you forget it exists? Why would such a thing be needed?]
Some kind of defensive quality, perhaps...
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It could be. Maybe it's a way of protecting us from the attention of people who aren't involved, so we can accomplish whatever it is we're meant to do.
no subject
[Especially if magic isn't looked upon that well. Ignis quiets for a few moments, considering what he's been told. They both know of magics very different to what they experience here.]
How have you found it here?
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[He has no patience for fairies' games, even if he isn't immune to setting up one or two himself...]
The magic that the witches of the Coven have access to, though... it seems more... specific, in what you need for it. [He didn't use any incantations, that's for sure.]
What about you?
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[They hadn't really mentioned it in the few talks he'd gone to at the beginning, and he'd come across mention of it later while doing his own research.]
But naga can develop a certain affinity for water. I admit I've been curious about it.
no subject
[Even if Ferran had been incredibly annoyed at what he saw as the limited applications of his Fae abilities, he'd practiced with them anyway in the interest of finding anything useful... and using everything he had available to him.]
Or have you tried anything with it yet?
no subject
[Ugh. Still not the most settling of thoughts.]
Having never used magic before, finding a natural connection with it is... unsettling.
no subject
[What with Fae being naturally attuned to it and all.]
It's... well, kind of like a Bond, right? Having an internal awareness of something other than yourself... It's a lot to adjust to.
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[As well as being here to begin with, being here by himself has been a new and... vaguely uncomfortable experience. It's been a long time since he was anywhere without Gladio and Noctis. He even misses Prompto sometimes.]
I should give it some practice, I think. It can only be useful.