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[musesbyarya-a]

@flameofold-ff14 | Continue from here.

& NYELBERT.

The elf had been lost in though as he pondered the nature of things only he, among his chosen party, actually understood. Not that any of them tended to mind; it kept his sharp tongue in his mouth. There was one among them that cared little for the striking that oft came from him however, the trend carrying on as he realized Ardbert has set a plate in front of him; a rather find looking slab of roasted meat and a hunk of bread. Blinking at it, he realized how long it had been since he’d actually bothered to eat, so consumed in the thoughts of his magery as he’d been. Opening his hand to take the place, he raised a brow at the man, speaking with a reluctant tone. “…thank you.”

Although they had just met for the sake of their mission, Ardbert noticed that the Elf often immersed himself in his thoughts, ignoring what was around him, as if he was concerned about something. It wasn't that it bothered him - he had the right to do what he wanted after all - but it was the first time he had dealt with such a taciturn partner.

So in an attempt to break the ice, the warrior let Lamitt and Cylva talk to each other and approached the man in front of whom he placed a plate.

"Well, you're definitely not a talkative person," said the Hume as he sat in front of Nyelbert, his own plate in front of him. "Is everything all right?"

[symphcnii]

👩‍⚕️ Put pressure on my muse’s wound - from Nyelbert (@flameofold-ff14​)

“Bloody hells, that bastard was smarter than he looked...”

Renda grumbles, nursing a bleeding wound on her leg. The group of bandits hadn’t been particularly impressive, but one wielding a blade had been clever enough to go for the archer and get a hit in before she could loose an arrow. A gash on the leg would teach her to be more attentive next time.

Nyelbert had been the closest to her come the battle’s conclusion, and had come to tend to her wound whilst Lamitt patched up the others. The Mystel hisses slightly as he puts pressure on it, flinching from the pain that came with it.

“Are you sure you know what you’re doing?”

[musesbyarya-a]

@flameofold-ff14 | A MOMENT OF WEAKNESS

>>  Your muse is smashed drunk and incoherent.- for Ardbert from Nyelbert 

& NYELBERT.

As it happened from time to time, Ardbert had started a little game, while they had arrived in a tavern to spend the night. Having a roof under which to sleep was nice, as was being able to take a good shower and enjoy the warmth of a good fireplace.

The rule of the game was simple. Someone was asking another one a question. If they were guilty, they had to take a sip of alcohol, if they were innocent, they didn't drink. It was a fun way to get to know your companions a little bit while relaxing the atmosphere.

Ardbert had already drunk well but was still coherent, which was obviously far from being the case for Nyelbert who seemed not to be resistant as well as he did - and Branden. "Are you okay, Nyelbert?" he said, tilting his head slightly, somewhat worried.

[musesbyarya-a]

@flameofold-ff14 | INBOX.

>>  "What was my great grand-father like? Was he a handful? Some stories say he was your rival...Others say your closest friend. But who's right and who's wrong?" (for Ardbert, from Lasair)

& LASAIR.

No one had seen or heard him for more than a century because of his physical condition. He was just a lost soul, wandering in Norvrandt. So being able to talk to someone, and moreover the great-granddaughter of one of his former companions, seemed to delight Ardbert and make him feel less alone.

"Nyelbert? Handful?" The Hume laughed heartily. "Let's just say he was a little cranky sometimes."

He sighed gently. "I remember that on our first mission, we were not at all on the same wavelength. He was stubborn and wanted to go it alone. Which almost cost him his life, and ours at the same time." His amused smile softened.

"And then my opinion about him changed when I realized that the man I thought was selfish turned out to be an altruistic person who wanted above all to help someone close to him. We have got to know each other and despite some differences of opinion on some things, we are loyal allies and friends. Otherwise, I doubt he would have followed me beyond time and space, ready to sacrifice his life to save our world."

[symphcnii]

“Don’t let them find us.” - for Renda from Nyelbert (@flameofold-ff14)

@flameofold-ff14

Renda wasn't sure who's idea it was to do a team bonding exercise, nor who decided it should be a game of hide and seek, but she and Nyelbert had both gone for the same hiding place.

Lamitt and Ardbert were seeking, and the Mystel's keen hearing had already picked up on a rather embarrassing scream deeper within the forest, coming from whom she could only assume was Branden. It seemed it was only the two of them and Cylva remaining.

"Shush, Nyelbert! They won't find us if we keep quiet."

[musesbyarya-a]

@flameofold-ff14 | FLORAL EXPRESSIONS

>> Rose Dark Pink, Hyacinth Purple - (to Ardbert from Nyelbert)

Rose Dark Pink– Thankfulness Hyacinth Purple– I Am Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Sorrow

& NYELBERT.

Receiving flowers was not really in Ardbert's habits and on the rare occasions that it happened, he was always a little uncomfortable. But as he looked at the dark pink roses and purple hyacinths in the bouquet, he blinked and frowned imperceptibly before raising his eyes to his friend.

"That I forgive you? But... for what?" he asked with an air of incomprehension.

[symphcnii]

The elf had been making a pointed effort to -focus- upon his work, but with each repeated question, he finally broke. "-What- Renda? What?!" he barked, gazing at the Mithra woman with wide, mildly irritated eyes. By what power she could so easily subvert his patience, he knew not. - (from Nyelbert @flameofold-ff14)

@flameofold-ff14

Oh, how easy it was to irritate him. It was highly amusing for the bard. She laughs as he snaps at her, crossing her arms. "Temper." She teases, before leaning across to peek at what he was working on. "I just wanted to know what you're doing, that's all."

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@flameofold-ff14 | SEND ONE FOR MY MUSE’S REACTION TO YOUR MUSE

>> ↱ = being lost with them - for Ardbert, from Nyelbert

& NYELBERT.

Rak'tika Greatwood. Ardbert doesn't like this forest. The trees were so old, so tall, their roots so wide and their foliage so dense that the Hume got lost every time he had to go there. A real labyrinth! He clearly preferred Kholusia, his native region, with green plains, the beach, and the sea as far as the eye could see. Even Ahm Araeng, despite the heat, was less annoying.

In a desperate sigh, the warrior put his axe on the ground, using it as a stick to lean on it. "Nyelbert, please... Tell me you know where we are. Otherwise, I'll go crazy and cut down all the trees in this damn forest..."