Decided to finally put together a list of most of the F/F content in the game after spending so much of my time on this game. I got into gbf because several of my friends were playing it at the time and recommended it to me so I gave it a shot but found myself a little overwhelmed in the beginning since it was all so massive. I just wanted to make this list in case anyone else felt the same as me back then.
This is not meant to be a comprehensive list because I donât have everyone nor have I seen every event so I will miss some things. I mainly want to just have this as a small guide to help people get straight into the content either because theyâre interested in the characters but donât want to play the game or arenât there yet in their progression.
Iâll try to find youtube links to fate episodes and events because the great thing about gbf is that almost everything is voiced save for the R/SR versions but some of these are a little bit older than when the game got a localization so not every fate episode or event has a video link. With that said, all transcripts are also up on the wiki.
Some further background info for those new: In GBF, characters go through character development either through events and/or their fate episodes so later versions of the same character may reference back to a previous point (ex. Silvaâs later versions after her Water SSR assume that the events of Water Silvaâs 100 uncap/Songâs 100 uncap have happened). Alternately, an older version of a character might have gotten their 5* uncap that continues their development from their latest version (water socie and grand vira...) Iâve tried to put things into what I believe is chronological order but there are some Iâm not too sure on. I just wanted to explain this because the development of Vira is all over the place and also weaves some of the MSQ into it because of Katalina.
Thereâs no particular order to this list other than the first few are the biggest ones that the game likes to tease I should have put megmari shouldâve been at the top tbh
1. Katalina and Vira
Friends who went to the military school of Albion together, Vira grew attached to Katalina to the point of obsession. Vira became Lord Commander of Albion while Katalina left and they donât meet again until years later.
Main Story Quest - Chapter 17 (this section is also covered in season two of the gbf anime as well with some extra context)
Dark Viraâs fate episodes
Summer Viraâs fate episodes
Grand Viraâs fate episodes
Wind Viraâs fate episodes
Viraâs character song - Another Sky (translated lyrics in the replies)
Fire (Promo) Viraâs fate episodes
Main Story Quest - Chapter 126 - 127 - 128
Valentine Viraâs fate episodes
Grand Viraâs uncap episodes
Both Katalina and Vira are playable in Granblue Versus (GBVS), the fighting game spin-off where they have many unique lines against each other and Vira also has a special CG if she wins against Katalina (can be seen in her character trailer release)
by default, Ares and Albion should also be mentioned here (Ares is Katalinaâs ancestor while Albion is... ambiguously either Viraâs ancestor or Vira is her reincarnation)Â
they also feature in Lowain broâs daydream events where theyâre making up stories but your mileage may vary on them (Water Vira with Katapiller is part of this so I didnât include them, and nothing I read seemed notable anyway)
Note: Silva and Songâs uncap episodes are essentially the same outcome but they play out in different perspectives (the crew and other Eternals are involved in Songâs version, Silva and her family are more involved with no mention of the crew in Silvaâs, and the way Song is portrayed is very different between the two [later writing leans toward Songâs version being the canon event])
(Iâm not too brushed up on these two so sorry for any inaccuracies)
Childhood friends who went their separate ways looking for the Nine-Tailed Fox connected to Societte. A lot of things happen along the way but they reunite on the Grandcypher, and they also take in two other foxes for one giant, fluffy family.
Fire Yuelâs fate episodes
Forgiveness and Gratitude
Water Yuelâs fate episodes
Kou and the Hollow Existence
Wind Societteâs fate episodes
Summer Yuelâs fate episodes
Water Societteâs uncap episodes - uncap at 80 / 5* episode
Yuel is also in GBVS, Societte features in both her Skybound Art and winning end pose - Yuelâs trailer
they have an image song together (which is also used as Yuelâs theme for gbvs)
They have battle banter with each other
they also have a dual unit together - fate episodes
Official Art (also includes the rest of the foxes)
Childhood friends who ended up joining the same organization, Society, for different reasons. Both are impulsive and brash but Bea tends to get into a lot more trouble and needs Zeta (and/or the other Society members) to bail her out of it.
Gripping Freedom - introduces Beatrix and Eustace, Zeta does not appear until the end
Dark Beatrixâs fate episodes
Platinum Sky
Summer Beatrixâs fate episodes
Right Behind You
Second Advent
SR Beatrixâs fate episodes
Spaghetti Syndrome
Home Sweet Moon (this was the 7th anniversary event and many of the prior events are needed to understand everything leading up to this and they have a great moment with each other at the end)
The both of them work for the Enforcers to safeguard the skies, with Monika being Leciaâs superior. Both are dutiful and serious to their jobs but Lecia wishes they could have more time off together.
(Arcarum) Monikaâs fate episodes
Grand Leciaâs fate episodes
Grand Monikaâs fate episodes
Water Leciaâs fate episodes
Valentine Monikaâs fate episodes
Summer Monikaâs fate episodes
Summer Ferryâs fate episodes (Lecia talks about Monika and both Vira and Ferry point out how important Monika must be to her)
I know theyâre part of the main story quest but I cannot remember for the life of me when they appear other than in ActÂ
Wind Leciaâs fate episodes
5. Meg and Mari
Childhood friends and schoolmates. Megâs dream is to have fun at Auguste but through a series of escalating events that may or may not be caused by the presence of our crew, Meg ends up becoming skyfarer material and joins the crew of the Grandcypher. Mari stays behind to help rebuild Auguste and wants nothing more than to settle down with Meg into one big, happy family.
My Beloved Auguste
Auguste of the Dead
Summer Megâs fate episodes
The Time a 37-Year Old Former Imperial Soldier Expanded His Horizons Through the Experience That Is Saunas (Mari only shows up in Chapter 3 though)
Mariâs journal entries are also just really telling: 1 / 2 / 3
They now have a song together
song performed live at the 2023 holiday fes (the start is a mini skit)
now also has an actual character live performed at 2024 holiday fes
Yuniâs skill fate episodes (they appear in part 4)
Summer Medusaâs fate episodes
All versions of Satyr will mention Medusa in her home screen lines
They have battle banter with each other
The two of them show up in the background of Summer Athena
8. Michael and Gabriel
Coworkers who go millennia back.
What Makes the Sky Blue
000 (Note: they did not feature in the second part of the WMTSB trilogy)
The Magnificent Mole Troupe one of my favorite events
Gabrielâs fate episodes
9. Gabriel and Europa
Europa is Gabrielâs disciple, being primed to be able to lend her aid in case the world gets into more catastrophes that require the intervention of the Primarchs.
Europaâs fate episode (intro only)
Summer Europaâs fate episodes
ZodiaCamp: The 2nd Assembly
Prayers
Europaâs uncap episode
10. Cordelia and Brigette
Knights of the Lumiel Order of Holy Knights, they joined in the same year and became fast friends. Their bond persists even as Cordelia goes on to become a praetor (think of undercover spy work). Brigette notably refers to Cordelia as her dear Cordelia.
Little Skyfarer a la Sacre Blumiel! (link is to opening, all chapters are up as separate videos)
they have battle banter with each other
they have a dual unit together
Lone Wolfâs Passing (they donât feature heavily but have some moments together)
11. Narmaya and Azusa
Azusa was taken in by Narmayaâs parents when young and trained in their dojo alongside Narmaya. As Narmaya became obsessed with growing stronger for Zanba, Azusa became afraid of being left behind by Narmaya and so ran away to steal a cursed sword that nearly blinded her permanently, all to defeat Narmaya.
Grand Narmayaâs fate episodes
Azusaâs fate episodes
Yukata Narmayaâs fate episodes - Part 1 / Part 2
Childhood friends, they unexpectedly met up later in life when Shion runs into the crew of the Grandcypher where Mirin is. They both pursue their ideas of being a samurai, to varying results.
where do I even start with this After the death of her mother, Apollonia ended up in Mephorash where she and then princess Orchis became friends. A tragic accident happens that causes Orchisâ soul and body to become separated and leads Apollonia to search for a way to bring her back at any means, becoming the Black Knight and working for the Erste Empire. She is given a golem companion that she names Orchid and plans to use her to bring Orchisâ soul back but things arenât always as simple as they look.
Black Knightâs fate episodes (including her 100)
Dark Orchidâs fate episodes
They are both heavily involved with Arc 1 of the MSQ, with Apolloâs main motivation being that she wants to restore Orchisâ state but grows conflicting feelings over sacrificing Orchid to do so
Black Knight and Orchid have a (paid) dual unit together
Earth Orchidâs fate episodes
Fiery Soul: Dreamerâs Miracle - they show up together very briefly to form a comedy duo
14. Athena and Enyo
Partners who used to work together until Enyo betrayed Athena.
Athenaâs 100 episode (introduces Enyo and her relationship with Athena)
Enyoâs fate episodes
Enyoâs seasonal lines generally reference back to Athena
Summer Enyo â I feel obligated to link her uncap art
15. Anne and Grea
Friends and schoolmates at Mysterica Academy. Anne is really interested in Greaâs tail.
Lonesome Dragoness
Fire Greaâs fate episodes - intro (I am unable to find complete parts of her skill episode as of right now)
Water Anneâs fate episodes
Summer Greaâs fate episodes
Check out the Manaria Friends anime for more of these two (the anime is unrelated to gbf and takes place in the Rage of Bahamut verse where these two are originally from)
Light Anneâs fate episodes (no recording of the fate episodes exists as of right now, might do it myself some time down the line)
In an attempt to rid herself of her illness with alchemy, Mireille somehow accidentally creates Risette, another living being. Unfortunately, Mireille is still an inexperienced alchemist and this causes problems for the both of them.
Alchemistâs Desire (viewerâs discretion is advised on this event, there are some gory bits and also deals with a lot)
Their fate episodes - Intro / Skill episodes
17. Alexiel and Europa
Both disciples of the Primarchs, Alexiel would like to get to know Europa more but unfortunately, Europa only has eyes (and ears) for Gabriel.
Cupitan is searching for Tristette, her childhood friend she claims to be brainwashed by the Navis, a secret organization. Things get messy and complicated after that.Â
Marionette Stars (viewerâs discretion is also advised on their story events, theyâre very long and also deal with A Lotâą)
literally just Cordelia lol (her R version features girls fawning over her winning a battle)
Summer Kumbhiraâs uncap art featuring Anila
Summer Anilaâs uncap art featuring Kumbhira
Freesia is in love with the previous queen of Erste (Orchisâ mother), many of her actions during the MSQ is motivated on rewriting history so she does not die (her playable character is someone elseâs daydream that became a unit so not indicative of her actual character)
Vikala and Kumbhiraâs cross fate episode
Vikala and Caturaâs cross fate episode
Divine Generals events if you like the generals interacting with each other
Many of the girls have certain seasonal lines toward the player that skew on the romantic regardless of whether you play as Gran or Djeeta (Nier, Anthuria, Yuisis, Clarisse, to name a few) but notable mention goes to Cucouroux who will bring up that youâre a girl if you play as Djeeta during her Valentine lines
whatever Milleore and Sahli Lao have going on
something fishy going on between Varuna and Neptune in Conquest of the Dark Singularity
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there was a gbf f/f list that I've been working on for like the last three years and I took so long making it that with all the recent updates, I can't make this joke anymore
I'll post it later today tho but I just wish there was an easier way to make lists look better on the dash (it'll look a lot better on the blog itself but tumblr's dash is so limited in terms of what it can display....)
wanted to write something dumb but this is still suggestive
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A few drinks could make anyone find their courage hidden underneath, and Castti was no exception to that rule. As much as she often practiced alcohol in moderation and usually only partook in a few sips to a glass of wine at the most, there were times where even she allowed herself to indulge. One of these rare moments came when Partitio, after being battered by a giant metal contraption that spewed steam at them and singed the tip of Ochette's tail, finally sealed his deal with Roque.
Alrond had invited them back to Wellgrove to celebrate the momentous deal that would no doubt shake the rest of the century. Everyone got onto the very ship he had arrived in, trawled through the Wildlands to the Leaflands, and made it all to Wellgrove all in one piece, somehow. And now, there they were in the tavern, with drink after drink to celebrate the harrowing experience they all nearly had.
Not even Castti was immune to the joyous merrymaking happening, spurred on by Partitio's rowdy laughter and how he seemed to always come around to help everyone refill their tankards. One turned into two, then a few, and it wasn't long before Castti found herself swaying slightly in her seat. She looked around the table and found everyone else in similar states, if not worse; even Temenos and Osvald had joined in the drinks as well and Agnea was in front of the counter dancing away to everyone's hollering and clapping.
There was one person missing though...
Castti stood up, and grabbed the table to steady herself. She was slightly unsteady but not so much she'd fall to the floor unlike the way Partitio seemed ready to, if he weren't being held up by Floyd and Alrond on both of his sides. His smile spread from ear to ear though so maybe it wouldn't have bothered him if he collapsed.
After making sure she was steady enough, she made her way outside. It was getting hot in the tavern with everyone inside... she fanned herself but that seemed to barely do anything. Her other hand came up to the button on her cloak, running her fingers over it as she contemplated unbuttoning it.
The air outside the tavern was chilly, refreshingly so. The slight breeze that brushed her cooled her down and blew away some the fog in her mind. Still, she continued to fan herself with her hand. If only she could justâ
"Yes, I wanted to check up on you," Castti said, looking at her. "Although, if you rather be left alone right now, then pay me no heed. I just need a few minutes and I'll head back inside."
Though the night air was nice and chilly, it was starting to feel too warm for her again. Castti fanned herself again before shaking her head. This wasn't doing anything for her, she needed to get rid of her layers; her hands were already unbuttoning her cloak and it slipped off her shoulders. She'd pick that up after. First, she needed to get rid of some more buttons, loosening up the ones near her neck. That helped, but she still felt too hot. Then, more, opening moreâ
But all their journeys were beginning to wind down to an end. All that was left was to head to Merry Hills, to watch Agnea perform her heart out against Dolcinaea. If neither of them were going to do anything about it now, then...
The tavern door slammed open and the both of them froze, breaking away to whip their heads toward the entrance. Strangely, no one came out but all the noise was too hard to ignore now, not when they could hear Partitio's voice shouting above everyone else's, Ochette's hollering alongside with him.
Every night though, Mahina would come back to their group, perch atop a tree above them, and give them daily updates on her wellbeing.
"Ochette is doing well! Do not worry, human friends," she would say before flapping away, more than glad that Ochette had found companions who had learned to understand her.
("So, uh, anyone know what all that hootin' means?")
But, when Ochette had finally come back to their group, they were none the wiser for the chaos that would happen.
Except Agnea.
Because a few days ago when the group had made a stop by Wellgrove, Agnea had sat on a bench near the department store, pondering. She wanted to plan a nice surprise but questions burned inside her mind. She hemmed and hawed, and no good answer came to her.
That was when Ochette came wandering over, seeing her pondering so hard in the distance. "Aggie! What are you doing? You look like you ate something bad and now you need to goâ"
"Uh!" Agnea stopped her before she went too far. "I'm just thinking about something."
Ochette tilted her head, her ears flopping over as well. "Huh? What are you talking about? Why would she be too old for a bear? They're perfect for all ages!"
"You really think so?"
"Yeah! You know what, I'll go get one for her!" Ochette puffed her chest out. "I'll find her the biggest and best one!"
"B-best one?" Agnea looked at her strangely. "Do you mean... like the fluffiest one?"
"Yeah! Even fluffier than my tail!"
"Oh!" Agnea clapped her hands together in glee. "Incredible!"
Agnea rushed in, screaming. "Ochette! I meant a stuffed animal not a real bear!"
"... no? This isn't what you wanted?" Ochette frowned, peering down at where she sat atop the bear's head. "Mahina, didn't you tell them about how it was going?"
Ryu's grown as a settlement since the train's been established here. No longer just a simple outpost for travelers to get some rest before continuing either onward to Hinoeuma or the Harborlands, it's a real town now, with commerce flowing in and actual buildings. She wonders how many people live here now, and how much this town will grow in the years to come as more of these train routes get established, how many she'll see in her lifetime.
"Excited to see everyone?" Castti asks as she takes the canteen back, setting it atop the low table that's been pushed aside to make space for the futons.
Partitio leads them to the palace and before he can even speak, an attendant greets him and immediately heads off inside, all without a word spoken out of Partitio's mouth.
"I'm glad to see the two of you are well. Was the journey fine?" he asks.
"It went well! The trains are always so exciting and you've also made the roads safer for us to travel. Only other thing you could have done was make the desert not as hot," Castti says.
"My apologies, even I am powerless before the mercy of nature," he says with a small laugh. His expression turns apologetic afterward. "I would love to catch up but there are still some preparations that I must oversee. I'll have an attendant show you to your lodgings." He waves over someone and is about to step away before he turns back to them. "Are you sure you did not want to stay in the palace? I'll be able to have the finest rooms prepared for you."
Hikari blinks at her in surprise before he slowly nods, solemn still. "You are right, I thank you for being considerate of me in that regard." He bows to them then, smiling apologetically. "Forgive me, but I really must be going. I'll be sure to see you tomorrow, and please, enjoy your stay in Ku."
"Father!" A man comes running out from somewhere and falls to his knees next to them. "I've told you time and time again that your knees are bad!" He looks over at Castti, bowing several times. "Thank you so much for helping him, I'm so sorry for your trouble."
Castti shakes her head. "It's no trouble but allow me to help you. I'm an apothecary."
Agnea laughs again. "You kind of just remind me of how Pala is."
"Agnie, are ya talking about me?" Pala springs up behind Agnea with a grin. She's grown a lot in the years, now taller than Agnea herself by nearly half a head. It's a little jarring, how much she's shot up, and she knows Agnea's sore about her little sister being bigger than her now.
"Aw, Partitio, you don't need a ticket to come see me," Agnea says as she pulls back. "I'll put on a dance for you right now if you want!" She steps back, getting ready to do just that before Pala slaps a hand on her shoulder.
"Not now, Agnie! You're gonna go out and dance a ton later! What if you trip up and ruin your feet?" Pala scolds, and it's almost comical seeing Agnea shrink back from her younger sister.
"I-I know! But it was only going to be just for a little!"
"Haha! I see Pala's still doing a fine job of managing!" Partitio says with a grin. "You gonna still be touring on this side of the world? I've heard they're building that new theater up in Timberain. And..." here he leans in, looking at all of them, his voice lowered, "I heard they might've finally figured out a way to get to the Outer Lands too!"
"Ooh!?" Agnea brings a hand up to her mouth in surprise. "No kidding!"
Still... she's still unsure of this entire thing. It'd been something she decided on a whim. Maybe she should've just gone with a fancy necklace or something, but...
She opens her mouth to tell him that it's nothing, but he had accompanied her throughout all of this when he didn't need to. "Just... just thinking about whether or not Castti will like it," she confesses, uncharacteristic of her to do. She's not usually like this but doing something this is... it's bothering her. If only this could be easier; if only Castti would just ask her to steal the riches of Timberain for her, she'd do it without hesitation. It'd be simpler than... all of this.
"You kidding me?" Partitio lays a hand over her shoulder and squeezes it lightly. "'Course she will!"
His pep talk is everything she expected but... it does raise her spirits. She laughs, more at herself than him. "Thanks... Partitio, for all your help."
They head towards the Palace, and they find Castti and Hikari there, along with his advisor behind him. His name... Benkei? She thinks that's his name, it wouldn't do to keep referring to him as the man with no inside voice.
"Well enough, he will heal after a week's rest. His son took over watching him and I told him if he had any further issues, he could come see us while we were still here. Thank you for the food you left in the house, by the way."
"Just sharing some knowledge of healing methods," Hikari answered. "You two have done much traveling and seen all manners of illnesses and maladies. I was just merely asking if she had some knowledge to impart for us."
"It is hard to remember to lay down my crown sometimes, when there is always so much to be done," Hikari says with a sigh. "I am more than happy to catch up with you all, though." He sweeps his gaze over them all. "I'd like to invite you for dinner tonight. I've heard Agnea is in town as well, I'll see if we can find her."
"I'll find her for you, my lord!" Benkei yells, already dashing off into town and shouting at the top of his lungs. Everyone looks at each other, too surprised to say anything as they still hear him at different parts of town, still shouting. Just as Hikari opens his mouth to speak, they see him running back down the street toward them, waving his arm. From behind him is Agnea, her sister, and Mikka on his heels.
"How are you liking Ku?" Hikari asks her when the conversations between all of them start to wind down. "I know the last time you were here, it was... not for a joyous occasion. I regret not being able to show you all a better side of Ku, then."
For some reason, he looks taken aback. He stares at her, as if waiting for her to continue or add something else before he bows his head slightly. "I... am glad to hear that, truly."
She remembers telling him once that she'd like to try living here in Ku during his reign. She doesn't know what running a kingdom entails nor will she pretend to, but the fact remains that this place is no longer the desolate wasteland it had once been during the war. Even if it smells of blood here, it isn't a reeking stench underneath everything the way it is in New Delsta; it's trying to fade away with the winds of change. Hikari has done a good job of that.
"I'm going to check up on the patient from yesterday first, just to make sure he's doing better today," Castti says after they dress for the day and prepare to head out back to the rest of town. "Did you want to come with?"
"My husband and son died in the war," the old woman says, and the lines on her face suddenly seem deeper and her face is no longer harsh and rugged, only... weary. "Whoever you're giving that to... treasure all the time you have with them."
"Let's at least enjoy the festival for a little bit before retiring for the night," Castti says, slightly breathless. "Or else Temenos won't let us live this down."
Ah. As much as she wants to pull Castti back, she also has a point. With a sigh, she finally lets her hands fall away.
"You're right! Maybe I can come with you guys when you go back home!" Ochette pulls back to beam at them before she whistles suddenly. "But hold on! You should check out my new friend!"
She looks down at who she's grabbed, and she's surprised to find not a toddler but an older girl blinking at her, glasses nearly slipping down her face.
"Likewise, Professor," she says back to him, smile curling at her lips. Back in their company, he didn't smile often but it's easier for him now to crinkle his eyes and soften his expression.
"I wish you all the luck with that," she tells him. She's sure they'll receive a letter about it or hear about it in the newspapers, one way or another.
"They miss me, or miss ripping up my robes all the time?" He places a hand on his face and sighs. He steps back, looking at her up and down. "I never thought I would say it, but domesticity also suits you just as fine as well."
"Oh?" Ochette's tail swishes. "You two need to go off and have some private time like Aggie saysâ"
"Ochette." Castti smiles at her and Ochette straightens herself, grabbing Temenos' arm.
"G-got it, Ma! I'll find you two later!"
"Don't I get a say in this?" Temenos asks.
"No," they all respond, and Ochette drags him off while he looks on in mock helplessness.
With that done, the two of them slip off away from the main streets, heading through an alleyway and coming out behind the stalls to what looks to be a more residential area. There's also people here but not quite as much, and they all look like they have the same idea as them as well, coming here to get a breather from the crowds, lights, and noise.
Feelings, always a terrible thing, she once thought. She's seen what happens to Snakes when they catch feelings. They're easily exploited, they push themselves too hard, and then... they're gone. It... had happened to Father.
How does she say this? She's never been one for fancy words; she's always preferred action over talk. But it isn't exactly like she can just... it isn't exactly like she can just slip on a ring, can she? Don't they usually do some sort of grand gesture for that? No, she's just... giving a gift, isn't she? Why is she overthinking this?
For most of her life, she had been under the thumb of others, forced to listen and obey orders. And when she had found herself free... that had also been terrifying, in another way. She had been so focused on her journey to freedom and after... what else had there been for her to do afterward? She had to figure that out now, to fill the emptiness inside of her. Vide had been a threat to the world but a welcome distraction, another thing for her to cut down. And after Vide... Castti had extended a hand toward her, allowing her to travel with her as she sought to find the answers she never thought she'd be alive to ask herself.
Did she want to disappear off into a corner of the world, with no one to know even her name? That thought did sound inviting at the time, when her collar had only been fresh off her neck just mere days ago. To go somewhere and not be recognized, to be able to blend in with a group of people and slip into the shadows with no one to know she had been thereâthat had been what she wanted, perhaps.
It's that thought again though, the frightening thought of giving herself to someone else, of baring herself open. It seems like a silly thought to have when they've been with each other for years now.
She nearly breathes a sigh of relief when the ring manages to slide on without any trouble. Castti looks down at it, holding out her left hand and admiring it as she turns it all around. Reminds her of how Pala had been the day before, turning her hand all around to admire the band on her finger.
Instead of tears, Castti's eyes shine now with mirth and mischief despite their puffiness. "Just because it's you, I have to ask how you've come across a beautiful ring like this?"
"I'm kidding, I dragged Partitio with me all over to look for this." And might have lightened her pouch too from several years of savings but that's something easily fixable if they decide to head to Wellgrove.
"If... if there's anything else you want though, I'll steal it for you. Anything in this world, whatever treasure you want, I swear I'll find it, I... I'll..." she trails off, unable to finish. She'd meant to banter back with Castti but her words get stuck inside of her again.
Series: gbf
Pairing: Song/Silva
Word count: 722
Rating: G
Summary: "Hands look fineâŠ" Silva is murmuring and after doing another check, she loosens her hold. She doesn't let go though, still holding one of Song's hand atop of hers. "Just wanted to make sure you weren't using too much magic in your hands."
[AO3]
some fluff to cope with gw burnout because hoo boy was light gw rough
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Silva jogs over to her as soon as Song touches down on the ground. Her legs wobble slightlyâSilva catches her, an arm around her back while she's got a hand on Song's arm. "Whoa! You good there?"
"Y-yeah, thank you," Song says, a little breathless. She'd been up in the sky for most of the morning, shooting her arrows against those primal beasts. The sun's set by now, stars twinkling down on them now. How many hours had it been since she touched down on the ground? Lunch? Even that feels like a long time ago. Being here on the ancient battlefield makes Song feel like she loses her sense of time; what feels like a few hours makes Song think she's been here for days even though that's clearly impossible.
Silva still holds onto her for a moment before letting go, certain that Song's steady now. "Good work out there," she says, a small smile on her face. "Didn't have to use up all my bullets this time."
"That's good, right?" Song knows that both her and Camieux spend about a week prepping all the bullets Silva uses when they're stuck on this... mission.
"Yeah, means we don't have to spend as much time and work refilling our stash. Easier for Camieux." Silva looks relieved about that.
"At least the others will come out tomorrow and we'll be able to get a break," Song says. It's hard to keep the worry out of her voice as she speaks. "Hope they won't be too tired though, we've still got two more days of this."
"I hope so too," Silva says with a grimace. They know how grueling being here on this island can be. How does Djeeta do this all the time? Not even Song has that stamina; at least in terms of hunting, it's more a test of being patient and waiting for an opportunity rather than nonstop constant battles.
Silva reaches down suddenly, grabbing Song's hand. She blinks, smiling in confusion as she watches Silva turn her hands all around, as if checking for something. "Silva? What's wrong?"
"Hands look fine..." Silva is murmuring and after doing another check, she loosens her hold. She doesn't let go though, still holding one of Song's hand atop of hers. "Just wanted to make sure you weren't using too much magic in your hands. You do tend to overdo it a little when we come here."
Song nearly gawks at her before looking down at their hands. Heat rises to her cheeks when she realizes what Silva had been checking, warmth swelling deep within her breast at Silva's concern. She threads their hands together, slowly looking back up at Silva, a shy smile on her lips.
"I'll be fine since you're here," she says, and for some reason, Silva looks embarrassed at that, her other hand scratching the back of her neck. She squeezes Song's hand back though.
"Just make sure not to overdo it, okay?" Silva says, her expression softening. "It's easy to do that while we're here."
"The same goes for you," Song returns although knowing that Silva's in the backlines than being on the frontlines... Song might be selfish to think that at least Silva is away from all the danger than being up here dealing with that strange zombie dragon that's been stomping around.
"So, um..." Song bites her lip for a moment before spilling out the rest of her words, "when we're done with this mission, do you want to grab dinner together? My treat."
"Oh?" Silva thinks to herself. "Yeah, that sounds good. Cucouroux and Camieux might like that."
"Ah, er, do you... mind if it was just the two of us?" Song asks, holding her breath because she knows how much Silva likes to include both her sisters. It makes Song feel guilty still when she asks this but sometimes, she just wants to spend time with Silva only.
And Silva does seem to get it then, eyes widening slightly. Song watches the color creep across her face when she realizes what Song is asking for, and she slowly nods.
"Yeah... yeah, just the two of us," Silva finally answers, offering her a lopsided smile. Song breathes easy now, more than glad she has something to look forward to at the end of this mission.
Series: gbf
Pairing: Athena/Medusa
Word count: 1137
Rating: G
Summary: There is a way to mess up a rice ball, both Athena and Medusa find.
[AO3]
inspired by this fanart because it wouldn't leave my mind (and still won't even now)
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"Kitchen duty today?"
Athena looks up to see Medusa at the doorway, her arms crossed and tail lashing against the planks. "Ah, yes. I meant to inform you but it must have slipped my mind. My apologies."
Medusa huffs. "Whatever. If you make me something to eat, I'll forgive you for forgetting about our plans!"
"Of course, Medusa." Athena looks down at the counter, looking through all the ingredients laid out on the counter. "The only spare thing I can make is rice balls. Will that be enough for you?"
"... can't mess those up, sure," Medusa says. She comes further into the kitchen, leaning on the other side of the kitchen. Her expression looks the same as ever but Athena can see how the tip of her tail curls upward and wags slightly in anticipation. Well... now she can't disappoint Medusa, then. It has always been Medusa who prepares food for her and Athena now has the chance to repay her; she will take care not to squander this opportunity. With that thought in mind, she scoops out some rice with the nearby paddy, getting ready to form the rice ballâ
"Oh?" Right at that moment, Wilnas comes into the kitchen, his massive body taking up the space of the doorway. He looks over at them unable to hide his more than curious gaze. "I thought I heard someone in the kitchen! What sort of culinary technique are you using there?"
"Oh no," Medusa mutters.
"A rice ball," Athena answers, shooting Medusa a strange look but the lashing of Medusa's tail suggests she's irritated now rather than excited.
"A rice ball!" Wilnas excitedly makes his way over, staring at her hands with an intensity that nearly rivals his own flames. "Please, I ask that you allow me to observe you!"
"Observe?" Athena looks over at Medusa, who only sighs and shrugs afterward. She's agitated to the point Athena can see her tail swishing furiously but that might just be because Wilnas is suddenly next to her; his mortal form is always much bigger than he realizes though he takes care to be considerate about it... when he remembers. "Are you interested in learning?"
"Of course!" Wilnas nods his head furiously to the point that it reminds Athena of Medusa's tail doing the same motions.
"Ah... I hope to be a good teacher then," Athena says. "First, you scoop out the rice, about this much that I already have." She shows her hand to him and he nods just as furiously as he did seconds ago. His enthusiasm, while nice, is... a bit overwhelming for Athena.
"You are free to make it plain but..." With a spoon, Athena scoops some tuna while making a hole for her to put it inside. She glances over at Medusa and sneaks in a little bit more. Now, with her hands, she pushes it all together, carefully shaping the sides and squeezing down until they come out in their signature triangular form that the crew taught her. Though, now that she thinks about it, they don't always have to be in this form, do they? She'll have to ask Medusa later.
"And... there," Athena says after she finishes adding the piece of dried seaweed at the end. She hopes what she demonstrates is easy and clear enough. She remembers being just like him, eager to learn.
"Oh! Just like that, huh!" Wilnas says loudly, the grin present on his face. Athena nods at him.
"Yes, just like that," she says, holding it out for Medusa. "Here you go, I hope you enjoy."
Medusa takes it from her hand, shooting a glance over at Wilnas before taking a bite out of it. Her face lights up, her tail swishing back and forth in what Athena has recognized is a pleased manner now. "Heh, not bad! I mean, I could make better, but feels nice to have someone else make it!"
Athena watches her, a small smile spreading across her face as well. To see Medusa enjoy something that she's made, even as something as simple as a rice ball, brings her a content feeling, makes her want to keep seeing more of it. "I'm happy you enjoy it, Medusa," she murmurs.
"I-I mean, yeah, not bad," Medusa mumbles, looking away from Athena now, her face strangely red. She gulps down the rest of the rice ball and her tail is lashing but she's not quite agitated.
"Interesting... I thought with those fangs, you would have preferred biting into a piece of meat instead," Wilnas comments, having stood there watching Medusa.
"I don't mind that either but these are snake fangs! We swallow prey whole!" She makes a face. "Well, real snakes do. I don't want a nasty rodent getting stuck in my throat."
"Oh! Even amongst you who've been created from the stars, you are all so different from each other as well, just like the mortals."
"Of course we are!" Medusa crosses her arms, puffing her chest out. "You won't find any other primal beast as great as me!"
"Ah, so small and yet so much pride! What a good attitude!"
"H-hey! What do you mean small!" She glares at him, some of her snakes forming to hiss at him too, but all Wilnas does is laugh, the grin never falling from his face.
"Interesting, interesting! Just like Fediel's three heads!"
"Huhâ"
"Wilnas, would you like to try making a rice ball? Experience is also the best teacher in this case." Athena interrupts before Medusa's temper flares even hotter. He turns to her as if she's never suggested anything better, nodding eagerly and dashing his way over to her side of the counter. Picking up the paddle, Athena scoops out a handful of rice for him. Wilnas is nearly bouncing from foot to foot as he holds out his hands, almost like a skydweller child about to play with a toy.
"You are right! No better way than to learn!" Wilnas says.
He holds up the rice in his hands as if he's cradling something precious, his eyes sparkling with reverence and excitement. Then, as he moves his large hands carefully... his hands smash together suddenly, with so much force that the rice splatters all over himself, the counter... and Athena's face. "Ah! My apologies! It seems just like my flames, I need to watch my strength as well!"
"It is... fine," Athena says as patiently as she can, reaching for a towel to wipe her face off. Never would she had thought she'd end up with a face full of rice today. "Perhaps, you should... ah, learn to reserve your strength first," she suggests.
Like a snake tentatively poking its head out of the grass to check for danger, Medusa peeks her head out over the counter. "Is it safe now?"