once again, in the spirit of halloween and the start of the spookiest month around, i'd like to take on some autumn/halloween headcanons for the season!! feel free to take a look at my fandoms and drop a flare (ask) with a 🎃 emoji and a character/ship dynamic/scenario and i'll do my best to get through as many as i can.
also just a note that i'll only be opening my requests for these specific writing drabbles as i'm currently working through an extensive list of flares/requests ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚
Okay so I’ve learned that Ember is loved by like 3 people, so I’m opening a fun thing where yall can ask me whatever you want about Ember! :D Any questions you’d like, ask whatever you please about this guy. ( yeah there is more art of him, but do I feel like going to find it? No )
Drabble meme: Ember's relationships besides her family?
“Family is the last thing I want to talk about anyway.” The Hellsguard crosses her ankles and lowers herself to the ground, sitting cross-legged in the grass. Silence settles over her as she seems to lose herself staring at the blades of deep green beneath her. After some time, she takes a shallow breath and raises her gaze.
“I had many friends once. A company full of them. They took me in and cared for me. They trusted me with their secrets and their lives.” Fingers reached into the grass and plucked a blade, keeping her hands busy while she spoke. “They allowed me to lead their mercenary branch and believed me when I told them I would keep them safe after we were attacked… and then I left.” The blade of grass snapped in half in her fingers. “I cannot say I know where they are now, or whether they are safe or not. I went back to grab the belongings I had left behind, but no one was there.” Her head tilted slightly during her brief pause. “But those are relationships I no longer have, so that does not answer your question.” Her fingers separated, the two halves of the blade dropping back to the ground.
“I do not see him often, but Moltv is someone I consider a friend. I trust him well enough but I still keep my distance from him. It helps when I need to confide in him, to know that he will keep my secrets and that he may forget my ramblings by the next time we meet.” Ember rests her forearms on her thighs, her hands dangling between her legs while the tips of her fingers caress the grass.
“Daeyona is the person I am closest to. She cares for me deeply and I pity her for it. She and her clan are where I go when I feel sick for my home. Or sometimes just for a change of scenery. I enjoy her company… I cannot count the number of times she has stood up for me and shown me kindness, which is exactly why I cannot confide in her. If she knew some of the things I have done, she would regret helping me at all. Maybe one day I will be able to return the care she has shown for me.”
She clears her throat and looks up and to the right, into the setting sun. A hand raises to move her now hip-length hair to rest in front of her right shoulder.
“Recently I have met two new acquaintances that will take some… getting used to. Aergitar would not stop yelling until I agreed to take some of his fish.” She rolled her eyes, shaking her head a bit as though the irritation was still fresh in her mind. “It was a good meal, but I will not tell him that. He was interesting. Part of me hopes we meet again, and the other part hopes our paths do not cross in the future.”
“The other man I met was just as interesting and much less annoying. I only know him as Muscle. He is no doubt old enough to be my father. I am not so sure I like that part. But he was generous and gave me tips even in the short time we spoke. He was easy to talk to, which I hate. I only hope I did not say too much…” she trailed off, sighing deeply and returning her gaze to her guest at long last.
“And then there is Lion. I think about him a lot - because of the situation he put me in,” she explained, the second part a rushed string of words. “But even though I did not ask to be where I am, I… am glad to be here. The work is not always easy, but he is kind to me. He tries to mask it, but I know that he cares.” Pink slowly colors her cheeks. “Not about me specifically, just… about everyone.” Her eyes turn away to the darkening sky once more, exhaling slowly as she runs a hand through her hair. “I care about him, though. More than I should.” The tint in her cheeks darkens in the silence that follows her admission. After it hangs for just a moment too long, she clears her throat once more and looks back to her guest, the blush lingering despite her mask slipping back into place.
“If there is nothing else, I will take my leave now.”
( Thank you so much @lynxden, I really enjoyed this prompt! Tagging for mentions: @alamhiganbard @moltvurildrilasffxiv-deactivate @sword-and-lance @aergitarffxiv @rhotdornn )
apologies for the radio silence in messages and posting firelights and friends, i think it's fair to update that the past few days have been an absolute roller coaster of emotions and something very scary happened the other night that had required most of my attention.
to those that have sent flares (inbox requests) as of late please trust that i have seen them and can't wait to start working on them again and getting back to everyone's messages as soon as i possibly can.
and to everyone that has sent me personal DMs/flares to check in or send their love and thoughts or even silly posts; they are deeply appreciated to which i can't muster enough energy at the moment to give proper thanks, but know that i am extremely touched that there are good people out there like yourselves to keep me in your thoughts.
please take care and stay safe dears and i hope to talk to you all soon. i definitely won't be gone long, but will probably need a few extra days to recharge. ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚
hello firelight! i have not, though you are more than welcome to request a denji board after you take a look at the rules! i'm so glad to see active agere fans in the community, i'm beyond excited about the upcoming reze arc movie. /gen /lh
