[open] hydaelyn's house for wayward souls

[exarchal]

Who: Anyone!
When: All of November.
Where: The Haven, at the "classy" grade house maintained by some people from the FFXIV cast.
What: It's mingle time. Drop by for a visit, make your own toplevel, maybe ask who that weird old guy sleeping in the yard is. (It's probably crystal grandpa.)
Warnings: Mind FFXIV spoiler warnings in threads!

[ Located past the fanciest manor houses is something a little more modest. The most prominent thing one would notice about it is the front yard, which someone obviously spends some time in, though the cutting of certain bushes is a little close to amateur. More importantly, it looks a little messy but very inviting, and there's almost always the smell of something warm and delicious coming from inside the house. The lush and flowering garden in the back has a recently-scrubbed fountain and running water, as well as a near-permanent host of small birds. Is it magic? Probably. Most of the flowers are roses, though, which are a bit hardier than your usual flowers.

The interior is just as cozy, with a fire in the hearth that's almost always going, and plenty of books loaned or purchased from shops. Furnishings are occasionally sparse but the kitchen is fully-stocked, as is the family room where most people spend their time. The dining table exists and it's nothing fancy, but there's almost always a smorgasbord of fruit and other snacks left out for visitors.

New this month are tiny sigils drawn in faintly glowing paint along the windows and doors. Teleportation wards are in place, as well as soundproofing for each bedroom (ahem), so anyone teleporting directly inside the house will find themselves repelled.

There is a spare housekey under the mat, though, if someone gets locked out. ]

Comments

[unsundered]

[As the miqo'te begins to cook and tell his story, the Ascian finds a chair to occupy instead, setting himself down to listen.

It was an acceptable, sympathetic sort of reason. Much better than fighting for glory or possessions. Not that he would've expected that from K'rihnn (or, perhaps, any of the Warriors, but it was interesting to hear one's specific reasons). The selflessness, the desire to do one's part for a group. But not entirely forgetting about himself either.

A difficult balance to strike.

In the end he asks one question.]

So... do you feel you've succeeded?

[krihnnges]

[K'rihnn tilts his head at the question. He gives it the consideration it deserves as he adds in the vegetables, and gets to cutting up the meat.]

No... not entirely, anyway. I still feel as if I have a long way to go.

[He pauses for a moment before continuing.]

Perhaps I'll never feel otherwise, but I won't let that stop me from trying. I can't. 'Twould be a betrayal of myself if I stopped, even when it feels like change and bravery are as distant from my reach as the stars themselves.

[unsundered]

Good.

[It's a simple, decided approval, his tone- not quite cold, but certain. Resolved.]

If you had decided you'd reached your pinnacle, I'd be disappointed. You've taken up stewardship of our star. That's not a responsibility to be accepted lightly.

[But K'rihnn had answered correctly. Too proud, and he wouldn't have accepted it. But humility, tempered by the intention to improve... yes. If it had been someone else, Emet-Selch would've dismissed mere intention, but- considering K'rihnn's list of accomplishments, he was willing to accept that the miqo'te was serious. Serious and capable- an unusual combination.]

[krihnnges]

[K'rihnn's ears perk up at that tone in Emet-Selch's voice. He blinks as he looks over at the Ascian, a little surprised by the resolve in his voice. Yet, his expression softens somewhat as he listens to the explanation given to him.]

And nor should it be accepted lightly. If we're to honor your memories, we must strive to keep trying to change for the better.

[At least, that's how this Warrior of Light has decided as he moves forward in life.]