#frieges-future

[amitieos]

At the refreshment table, Tine poured herself a simple glass of water, a small moment of calm in what was shaping up to be a busy evening. She then noticed the girl standing behind her. "Oh, I apologise. Am I in your way?"

"Not at all," Elincia responds, "take your time, I'm in no rush." She smiles reassuringly at the girl at the table. This is the first time she's seen her about, so she decides to introduce herself.

"I'm Elincia, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance." She pours herself a glass of water and then extends her hand to the young lady. "Are you collecting stamps?"

[amitieos]

17. the star : what does your muse take inner comfort in knowing ? what guides your muse ?

hoo-EY this one's popular. also asked by @ashenprofessor, @blarflame, and @felemfidelem / major arcana headcanons

(i'll answer them together because i doubt anyone wants to read me give pretty much the same answer four times hehe)

Elincia takes a lot of comfort from her loved ones. Actually just about anyone she cares about. So this ends up applying to her people in a way too. She takes a great deal of solace in the knowledge that they're safe and well, even more so if they're happy. Being able to alleviate their troubles and bring joy to others really does help her sleep at night. I believe her self-esteem is almost tied to the idea of herself as a protector and healer to others.

What guides her is a sense of duty, both as Elincia the friend to others and as Elincia the queen of Crimea. She believes in helping others, doing as little harm as possible and approaching other with kindness because you don't know who needs it. I think these are similar principles to those her father held and she holds him in very high regard and misses him dearly.