For those who cannot

Closed Roleplay for The Officer's Academy

[youthfulthief]

(Fight) Some warriors bond through battle, but no owies allowed! So the festival committee has prepared a battleground for you and several hollow, non-damaging weapons that make a delightful squeaky sound when you hit stuff with them!

"Hehe."

With every hit, and every successive squeak, Fee just cannot help but giggle. It's a little different in this circumstance, it's true but really: when was the last time she was ever laughing while swinging a sword around? It had to be when she and Cedsy were kids, horsing around under the watchful supervision of Mom and.. father. It's ancient history.

She goes for a long jab at Patty's shoulder, sweat starting to bead on her face. Thankfully, whatever kind of pigments that were used in her face paint are not too susceptible to her sweat. For now, the rainbow across her face remains intact. "Jeez, you're pretty nimble, huh? But you're not winning this one!"

TOA Starlight - Daytime

Man, how could she be so careless?

Fee's sword prodded Patty's shoulder with a squeak and a laugh. Her own toy in hand, she was very happy to return the favour. It had been a long time since she had played soldiers as a kid, sticks in hand reinacting the fiercest battles, and being flung back into the frenzy was exhilierating.

With a laugh in her voice and a fire in her heart, Patty lunged back at Fee, aiming for her shoulder. Tit for tat. Fee might have the advantage in the air, but the ground was Patty's turf. "Oh, really? Challenge accepted!"

[lunaestice]

Both the sun and the comet are shining brightly above your head, as the festival is in full swing. Many red roofed stalls have opened, each of them having something to eat, something to do… and sometimes both at once!

Daytime Phase: Feb 14th - Feb 18th

Prompts:

(Fruits) A stall is offering to dip any fruits of your choosing into hot, delicious sugar! By letting it cool it encases the fruit with a crunchy sweet shell. Would you like to create a sweet for your sweetheart? Or are you just pushing the limits of the stuff you can dip…?

(Cookies) What better way to make new friends (or affirm your existing friendships) than with cookies in the shape of your pals? This stall offers anything you might need to that end. And for the creatively challenged.. Don't worry, they say poor craftsmanship is part of the charm.

(Gachapon) A strange device sits at the festival grounds, containing little capsules with dolls inside of them. The perfect memento! For a few pieces of gold one of them can be yours- and who knows what you’ll get?

(Facepaint) Fun for kids and adults! A face painter put up a stall where you can get all kinds of intricate designs put on your face, from flowers to butterflies to dragons! And if you don’t like the selection? You can always paint something on yourself. Or ask a friend to do it!

(Merry) Powered by magic this platform spins round and round, with little wooden horses for up to two to ride on! It’s a surprisingly magical experience, experts say.

(Fight) Some warriors bond through battle, but no owies allowed! So the festival committee has prepared a battleground for you and several hollow, non-damaging weapons that make a delightful squeaky sound when you hit stuff with them!

(Stage) During the day the stage is mostly empty, but the magic sound enhancing equipment remains. Do you have the guts to shout your feelings to everyone present? Or maybe you want to do something else?

(Toss) Get all the cans to fall with just one toss of a ball and win a delightful prize! Ranging from plush toys to.. weapons? Either way, give it your best shot! (What? The stall owner, cheating? Nah… it can’t be.)

(Fried) Hey this wasn’t part of the plan! …anyway, someone put down a huge vat of oil for you to fry stuff in. They even provided some batter for dipping if you like a crispy crust! Just.. try to be reasonable, okay?

(Clown) One of the stalls just features a single, sad looking clown. He doesn’t seem to be doing anything either. Whether you feel fear or pity.. Maybe he just wants some company?

[youthfulthief]

House Special Delivery!

Epidemic - Supply Run

[youthfulthief]

With illness taking root in Bergliez territory, people weren't taking it well. On top of regular fevers, these people had a bad case of cabin fever to boot, breaking their isolation for perishables and work. Clearly they weren't very good at being sneaky about it either.

Not that Patty could blame them. She'd been there, in her own way. When supplies are low and money is threatened people become desperate and rebellious. Whereas she turned to a life of crime, these people played by the book. Respectful, though she doubted they had the threat of House Bergliez stealing their stuff.

No, Bergliez seemed to be more merciful than Connacht. A stash of supplies were handed over with the order to keep people inside and provide them with what they needed. Patty was quick to sign on to help, and just as quick she was assigned to work with someone and help out.

A familiar face, someone she could rely on no matter what. "Diarmuid! Hey, how's it been?" She loaded her bag with food and medicine. "Ready to help these guys out?"

@charmblooded

[heliacalrisings]

one for sorrow, two for luck

aphotic; authority +1

[heliacalrisings]

Ephraim ascends after her. The second floor is somehow worse than the first, with a pit in the adjacent hallway that gives a view of a room he hadn't seen downstairs.

"Be careful where you step. The floor might come down if it's this bad."

He may be in more danger than her though. His weight carries along the creaking floorboards with each step. The other corridor is clear save for dust and rotting wood. One step toward it sends a groan of vibrations across the floor and a rat scurries out from the dark and across the hallway.

Teal eyes narrow instantly and follow the rodent's path, like a predator that's found prey. A white-hot heat erupts from his still healing wounds and with a hiss his hand covers his shoulder as if to stymie the pain.

It suddenly feels as if his whole body throbs with pain. Like something wishes to burst out of him. He closes his eyes and tries to remember... tries to think... who is his sister again? He can almost picture her...

[youthfulthief]

The floorboards carry their weight without buckling, thank Naga. The whole floor below them collapsing is worst case scenario, and light footsteps make work around the hole in spite of the the creaks and groans. None of the rooms show any promise though, as Patty hums checking each one, minding rats as they scurry along their way.

Her eyes track it to one corner, crouching down as the critter disappears into a recess in the wall to big for herself, let alone Ephraim. Her hands don’t make any dent in the wall. Brilliant. “Found anything?” she asks, looking back at him.

Eyes widen. “Hey, Ephraim?”

Something doesn’t seem right, through the dimness she can’t quite tell, but no amulet means no… oh. 

Oh no.

“Hey, c’mon! Snap out of it!” Panic sets in, and the hole in the floor doesn’t seem quite as worrisome anymore. Her focus entirely on her partner, carefully approaching him as not to disturb anything. It’s strange, talking to someone in this state. It’s less like she’s talking to a peer, and more like she’s talking to a younger kid whose throwing a tantrum over a lost toy. Except that kid could turn into a wolf and maul her. “The sooner we find it, the sooner everything’ll be okay. Just take a breath,” she paused, “and follow me. Can you do that for me?”

She scans the room, eyes settling on a door at the back, beyond the hole. "There might be something through there."

[youthfulthief]

Wanted Plots: February 2026

New Mission Board, new prompts! This will cover both my muses (Patty and Lianna). Messaging over tumblr preferred, whether via DMs or the plotting channel is fine by me. If you don’t have my discord, messaging over tumblr is also okay.

Patty (@youthfulthief aka here)

Mission Board (BL needed)

Special delivery! Please stay inside! Working in a different scenario, Patty is used to being the one sneaking out to get stuff for other people, so to have it turned on her head and her own logic working against her would be fun to explore. Plus an errand run is always a fun time to make new friends!

Bow+1 Her skills with a bow are getting sharper, and she’s raring for a chance to finally use them. Patty’s never hunted before, but she’s ever raring to go give it a shot (pun intended)

Non-Mission Board

Mandatory Land Report Mostly looking for people wanting to report on Yngvi for this one! Since she’s from there, but never grew up there and only learnt of her heritage semi-recently. I’m thinking a more comedic thread with a lot of bluffing, might be fun against someone who’s equally bluffing.

Fishing I just think fishing threads are fun, and Patty does as well. Very open for discussions or just playing off each other for it

Gauntlets +1 Oh she’s got eyes on cute boys around this place that might need a little sweetening up… also it’s chocolate! I don’t think Patty would’ve ever tried it, so that’s fun

Gouda Times Play Arcade Going against the monetary and you want to help Gouda Boy outta trouble? Ask a girlie who’s been in a lot of tight situations like this! Alternatively, if you wanna do this sneakily, we can bust in and grab him with no kids hurt!

Lianna (@gemianthium)

As Lianna is a BL, I don’t mind doubling up on prompts and take any on that require a Blue Lion presence even if not listed here. Especially since Lianna has lost loved ones to illness before…

Mission Board:

Reason +1 Lianna is more analytical, though her knowledge on disease is limited she is determined to do whatever she can to help. She can help trace sources and figure out the mystery behind where this illness came from.

Supply Run (Please stay inside) Doubling up on this one for Lianna because of said personal experience. She knows that stress can only harm a person in times of illness, and wants people to know what happened to her family in relation to working during illness. So she’s helping out, it’s the least she can do.

Pamphlet making The best offence is a good defence, after all. While Lianna’s creativity has never been on full display, she is going to do her best to get a good grade in Pamphlet Making. Something that is normal and possible to achieve.

Non-Mission Board:

Jugdral Report As Lianna is arriving home, she is set on documenting everything that happened to her over the course of her Jugdral visit. Minor problem: she’s still not the most confident public speaker. So, she’d like a partner to present with.

Gouda Times Play Arcade Lianna feels uncomfortable placing this man into custody, especially surrounded by children, but if it’s a mission she’ll do it to the best of her ability.

Riding +1 After being blessed by the Unicorn of Silesse, Lianna’s taken an interest in horses and the like, and what’s better than to see them race? As for the betting, we can explore it as little or as much as you’d like!

[youthfulthief]

TOA Activity Check & Housekeeping: January 2026

Status: Passed

Skill Point Total: 12 -> 13 Skill Point Allocation: Bows (D+ -> C) New Rewards: Close Counter New Classes: Archer, Assassin Classes Mastered: None

Threads Started: 0 Threads Active: 5 Threads Finished: 0 (0 dropped, 0 concluded)

Housekeeping: Currently the rewards and classes are pending approval. I can’t wait to jump back into Patty this month, I neglected her a lot in January (and my other muse went to Yngvi, which is very funny but also hurts lol, sorry Patts). Anyway, I got my first Advance Class access with Assassin, so I’m looking forward to that drabble!

[zachrp]

ᝰ🚬 𝚉𝙰𝙲𝙷𝚁𝙿 .ᐟ RANDOM COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY-BASED DIALOGUE + ACTION PROMPTS. CHANGE ANY PRONOUNS IF NECESSARY. SOME MATURE THEMES MAY BE PRESENT. SEND "REVERSE" TO SWITCH THE ROLES OF SENDER AND RECEIVER.

DIALOGUE

i don't think i'm meant to have my life figured out yet.

are you skipping, or just strategically absent?

you're my favorite procrastination partner.

how are you this calm during finals week?

i think i bombed that exam.

i don't think i could do this semester without you.

are you dropping the class?

i can't believe we met like this.

i'm avoiding my dorm on purpose.

you don't have to stay if you're busy.

you going to the party, or pretending you hate parties?

i forgot what day it is.

i hate group projects. i hate them so much.

did you actually read the syllabus, or are you guessing like the rest of us?

you're way too hard on yourself.

that party was a mistake.

do you ever miss home?

why does adulthood hit this fast?

i can't believe this class is mandatory.

you wanna study, or stare at the wall together?

you don't have to be strong all the time.

you feel different than everyone else here.

i can't afford another textbook.

i forgot how loud dorms are.

stop spiraling, it's one grade.

don't talk to me before my second coffee.

you're my favorite distraction.

why does every assignment feel personal?

are we actually friends, or just trauma-bonded by this class?

i should not have signed up for an 8 a.m. lecture.

you're the only reason i passed that class.

this campus feels empty at night.

are you okay, or just academically okay?

i'm glad you're here.

i can't tell if i love this major or regret it.

you smell like coffee and regret.

you wanna walk back together?

are you scared too, or just better at hiding it?

you look like you just crawled out of a group project.

did you pull an all-nighter again?

i trust you more than most people here.

can we just stay in tonight?

you make this place feel less overwhelming.

you're telling me that's due tonight?

you're shaking. did you drink enough water?

i didn't expect college to feel this lonely sometimes.

i think i'm burning out.

this campus feels like a city that never sleeps, but i do.

i didn't expect college to change me this much.

you're living off instant noodles again, aren't you?

you look really good for someone this tired.

why is the library always freezing?

i didn't know who else to call.

i didn't come to campus to be this stressed.

i don't think my brain works anymore.

i forgot to eat today.

don't apologize, we're all barely holding it together.

you're my safe person on this campus.

i'm so tired of pretending i'm fine.

i have not slept in thirty hours, so if i'm mean, that's why.

stay a little longer.

you wanna sit together, or is that weird?

i didn't think we'd get this close.

i don't feel like going back to my room alone.

i swear this professor hates me personally.

ACTIONS

( cram ) : for OUR MUSES to cram for an exam last-minute.

( comfort ) : for SENDER to comfort RECEIVER after a bad grade.

( lecture ) : for OUR MUSES to sit together during a long lecture.

( save ) : for SENDER to pull RECEIVER away from a situation at a party.

( nap ) : for OUR MUSES to take a nap between classes.

( pregame ) : for OUR MUSES to pregame drink before a party.

( crash ) : for OUR MUSES to crash on each other's dorm floor.

( skip ) : for OUR MUSES to skip class and stay in bed.

( rant ) : for SENDER to rant to RECEIVER about a professor.

( breakdown ) : for RECEIVER to breakdown with SENDER present.

( cook ) : for SENDER to make a poor dorm-meal for RECEIVER.

( avoid ) : for OUR MUSES to avoid their roommates together.

( walk ) : for OUR MUSES to walk across campus late at night.

( call ) : for SENDER to call RECEIVER during a late-night spiral.

( wander ) : for OUR MUSES to wander campus with no destination.

( party ) : for OUR MUSES to lose each other at a crowded party.

( food ) : for OUR MUSES to split one sad cafeteria meal.

( stay ) : for SENDER to ask RECEIVER to stay the night.

( leave ) : for OUR MUSES to leave a party early together.

( move ) : for OUR MUSES to help each other move dorms.

( notes ) : for SENDER to lend RECEIVER class notes.

( seat ) : for SENDER to save a seat for RECEIVER in class.

( share ) : for OUR MUSES to share earbuds while studying.

( coffee ) : for SENDER to bring RECEIVER coffee during finals week.

( confess ) : for SENDER to confess burnout to RECEIVER.

( finals ) : for OUR MUSES to stay up all night during finals week.

( study ) : for OUR MUSES to study together.

( bed ) : for OUR MUSES to share a dorm bed.

( shh ) : for SENDER to shush RECEIVER while they're in the library.

[heliacalrisings]

one for sorrow, two for luck

aphotic; authority +1

[heliacalrisings]

His gaze follows her direction. Of course it would be at the highest point of the manor. Damn bird.

Ephraim hadn't expected her help beyond the initial question. He had been fully prepared to go into the house alone, but when she tells him to follow her lead he does so. Up to the manor they do and with a swift but firm tug, the door gives. Guess it hadn't needed to be broken down.

The inside is desolate with peeling paint and thin strips of light. Dust is disturbed beneath his every footfall.

"If there are any phantoms, I'll take care of them." He doesn't attempt to lower his voice nor show any sign of hesitancy at their surroundings. Reginleif is not with him but he's handy with improvised weapons should the need come to it. A quick glance around the foyer and he spies something he can use: A dusty curtain rod. This will do, at least for any phantoms the two encounter.

From this end, the foyer feeds into a hallway just as dusty and disused as the rest of the manor. A painting hangs limp on the wall, the art all but washed out from how long it's laid there unattended. And just beyond it, he can see a set of spiral stairs.

"This—"

A clatter resounds from the above floors. Something was knocked over, but by who or what he can't tell from here.

"The stairs are this way." He looks back to Patty to judge how she's feeling.

[youthfulthief]

The dust fluttered in the air as every step brought up more and more, disturbing the nearly silent house. A creak here, a groan there, everything otherwise seemed undisturbed by life. Though the rumours that surround this place... nah, they couldn't be true.

Could they?

As tempted as she was to pull out one of the drawers, scour inside for something worth a pretty penny, she restrained herself as a clatter from above and Ephraim's voice rang through the halls. She darted over, double taking at the painting on the wall. It's faint, but appears to be a portrait of sort. And as Patty passes by, she can't help but wonder if those eyes followed her...

"Hey, good eye!" she said, wearing that same cheerful smile she always did. It's easy to do, Patty's smiled through rougher patches. Plus, she's genuinely happy for Ephraim. They make a nice little team.

She takes lead, taking the first step. In a way, sneaking around a house they shouldn't be in and creeping up staircases that squeak with every step taken, it's nostalgic. She had grown fond of those times, in spite of the business she did. Maybe it was the blood pumping in her veins, or the rising fear in the back of her mind, but once she was on the move Patty couldn't stop for a break.

The second floor is, once again, devoid of life. Somehow, even less light is present in this room, the walls tainted with rot behind peeling paint. A large hole in the middle of the floor threatens to send them back down, to a room she doesn't recognise. "Watch out over there," she motioned to the pit.

[youthfulthief]

Skillet Issues

Gauntlets +1

[gentlenekomata]

Hearing Patty’s whispers make the petite priestess pondered too, actually: the place was filled with warriors of any kind, wielding axes, swords, brass knuckles and some one of them were even bare hands, but the most peculiar thing about the whole situation was the fact that no one seemed to care about taking a weapon inside a place to eat. Before heading towards the selected the table, Sakura tried to reassure her companion, pointing out the little she knew about that place.

“Don’t worry, it must be some sort of traditions here –we should be fine” she whispered too, while walking towards the seat and sit at the table; as she opened the menu, a large variety of food and beverages showed up and lured her goldenish eyes and her hunger, but as she turned towards Patty to reply her curiosity, a sudden roar startled the petite girl, her hands trembling a little as she dropped from her hands the menu on the table.

“What was that…?” she said in a small voice, turning her head to see what her friend observed as well: not too far from where they seated, a large man was towering over another one laid on the ground, victorious and actually proud of being there, but what took the curiosity and attention of Sakura was the weapon he was wielding in his hand… a skillet? While she was staring at the pan, she felt a very ominous sensation and when she lifted her gaze a little, she crossed the gaze with the angered warrior.

“YOU TWO!” he yelled, pointing the skillet at both Patty and Sakura, “You’re now here and challenging newcomers is tradition at the “House of Flapjack”!” he roared while talking, fervent to test the two petite girls into a fight. “You cannot refuse!” and he walked past the body of the man, shortening the distance between himself and the couple.

In the meanwhile, Sakura was froze in place, terrified by the threatening glance of the man, but also hopeful that they would resolve the situation in other manners. She turned to search for Patty’s gaze, murmuring “We need to do something!” and waited for the other girl to come up with a brilliant plan.

[youthfulthief]

Okay, this had to be the wrong place, surely! There was no way a simple restaurant would allow this kinda behaviour! Not that this mattered to him, now drawing closer towards the duo.

Yeah, there was no way they were taking him on in a fight. Sure, two against one could probably manage it, but Patty hadn't planned for anything like this to happen. All weapons left at Garreg Mach and nothing on the table to potentially throw against him, they had no other choice but to evade. Good thing she had been doing that all her life.

"Down here!" she whispered, sliding underneath the table and waiting for Sakura to follow. The lower they were, the easier they could escape and avoid their surveillance. The table above provided a momentary shield, but she didn't know how well it would fare with a skillet sticking out of it. She only hoped the potential cost of repairs would deter the warriors...

Patty watched the guy's boots march up to the table, grunting. "Hey, you can't get out of it like that! Come out and face me!" Seems like they weren't going to shake him any time soon.

She sighed, taking off her scarf. She looked to Sakura, voice dropping even lower and hoping the noise of the room was enough to cloak it. "We can try tripping him up, then we move."

[fujins-favored]

get dunked on

Mission Board: Anniversary (Bow +1) | @youthfulthief

[fujins-favored]

To his credit, Takumi kept his eyes open and watched as the student took aim and fired, the arrow soaring towards the target. The arrow embedded itself into the wood, shaft wobbling with the impact. It was just outside the center. 

Takumi braced for the chair to swing down, but it never came. Contemplative, he studied the arrow’s position again; it seemed the mechanism was more sensitive than it looked. The arrow would have to hit the dead center for it to activate. As well-aimed as it was, it was an unlucky hit.

This would be child’s play for him. He’d spent hours on end hitting bullseyes just like this, one after the other, only stopping when he’d hit one hundred times in a row. Then he looked back at the student, wide-eyed and mouth pinched in disappointment, and remembered how he had felt when he first started learning archery…

Yeah, he could relate.

“Almost there. Your technique is fine, it’s just a matter of precision.” He studied the student’s position. “Move your arm three degrees to the left, then try again.”

[youthfulthief]

Oh, come on!

Stupid arrow, stupid machine, stupid everything! He should've gone down! It was perfect!

Patty tried to swallow her pride. Being in a state would only make her worse, and she was going to nail that target down! Hissing through her teeth, she picked up the bow and tried it again. "Come on, Ullr, gimme this!"

[Roll: 1d20 - 18]

It was another good hit, but not good enough. This one landed right next to the last arrow, further away from the target. Normally she'd be delighted, but it's not going to dunk him. Patty glared at the bow, trying to blame it for her misfortune but it wasn't the one aiming, or firing, or anything really.

Why couldn't she have the major blood?

[youthfulthief]

TOA Activity Check & Housekeeping: November 2025

Status: Passed

Skill Point Total: 11 -> 12 Skill Point Allocation: Bows (D -> D+) New Rewards: None New Classes: None Classes Mastered: None

Threads Started: 1 Threads Active: 5 Threads Finished: 0 (0 dropped, 0 concluded)

Housekeeping: Nothing much to add. I've got a couple posts due, so I'll try to get to those asap (Lore might delay them by a little, apologies).

[youthfulthief]

(OOC) Happy New Year TOA!

I honestly never thought I’d be rejoining you guys ever, but during May I got back into Fire Emblem for the first time in years. Then in June, scrolling through the tags, I rediscovered The Officers Academy blog and thought, “eh, why not?”. I sort of expected it to be a summer affair, then to stop and keep it a find memory.

Yeah no, that didn’t happen lol. 7 months later and I’m still here. This place has honestly shaped how I feel about Fire Emblem to a massive degree, and being around so many fun and lovely people has been amazing. I love every single one of you, and I’m excited for the future! Thank you all so much, and I wish everyone a brilliant 2026.

-Con <3

[lazulienne]

provide for you

         ⤷     non-mission task:   aphotic  ( sword +1 )

[lazulienne]

    The sheer warmth and friendliness Patty exudes is a relief to Lapis, but then again, knowing how the Jugdrali Emblems were, this doesn't come as too much of a surprise to her. Of course, there'll always be some maybe less than pleasant people anywhere you go, but when Lapis thinks of Sigurd, well...

He was always looking out for her, wise but in a way that suggested he was because he treasured the people around him. Lapis can't help but wanna think the people from the same place as him might be just like him too.

Following Patty in the kitchen harkens back to such episodes of guidance underneath the holy knight as a result, keeping Lapis in that good mood as she looks at the recipe the blonde points out.

“Oooh, is this a Connacht recipe then? Or a Yngvi family recipe?”  Lapis asks.  “Bread sounds good to me though! It's filling and goes well with a lot of stuff. I'll start with lugging over all the ingredients if you wanna tell me more about it and boss me around, yup!”

And true to her word, the mighty flower starts right away with hefting up the big bags of flour closer to their working station.

[youthfulthief]

"This one's from Connacht!" Picking up some smaller items, Patty helped Lapis in hauling everything over to the kitchen ready to cook. It had to be Connacht, for all the time she’s spent in Yngvi now it’s still home to her. And the idea of a family recipe still alludes her…

Well, she’ll just have to make her own one, and what would be a better base than this?

“It’s usually made with flour and yeast, but we didn’t always have access to that stuff. Tough times and all, you know how it is.” She shrugs. “Instead of flour, we’d use oats or rye; and instead of yeast there was barm. Or we’d do without and make them flat though that was never as nice…”

Patty looked to the supplies. They’d have everything for the proper recipe, but would it really be the same taste as home if they made it properly? Then again, if they were to make it like how she remembered, would everyone be as appreciative? She wasn’t the only Jugdrali around here, though perhaps the only one from Connacht. She hummed for a sec, before adding, “I’d say to get the authentic taste, we should use that wheat alongside rye. Go for a half-and-half deal, I’d say.” If they didn’t like it, Patty’d just claim it as a Connacht Special Loaf and a family recipe. “We’ll use yeast as well, it’s just easier to temper.”

Supplies in order, they were ready to get started. Grabbing a bowl from a lower cabinet, Patty looked back up to Lapis. “Say, what’s the food like where you’re from?”

[youthfulthief]

Always Watching From Afar

Home Sweet Holy Land

[lunaestice]

The sun was beginning to set, signaling Ashe that he had to be quick. Holding a book in one hand and a candle in the other, the boy had been walking around the fields of Lythos, trying to find the best spot to see the stars from.

The book was a travel guide, detailing local customs and beliefs. In it one page in particular caught the boy’s eye, explaining the way people viewed the stars. To them, they weren’t just lights twinkling in the sky. They’re those that were loved and lost, as they believed the dead to become stars.

It sounds like a lovely thought. That those you love aren’t truly gone. Maybe he should bring that up to his siblings… while his brother was too young to really remember them, he could tell his sister sometimes still missed their parents. Not that he blamed her, of course. He felt much the same.

The sudden appearance of a voice startled him out of his thoughts. “Oh!” He let out a small squeak, before hurriedly clearing his throat. “Ah, sorry- I didn’t notice this spot was taken!”

The girl looked to be close to him in age. Perhaps she was fellow student? “Um, yes. The travel guides said that these hills are a particularly good spot for it.. if you don’t mind the company? I’m Ashe, a student of the Blue Lions.”

He introduced himself with a soft smile.

[youthfulthief]

"Of course not, the more the merrier!" She returned his smile with one of her own, wide and warm. "Nice to meetcha, Ashe. Name's Patty, and hey, whaddaya know? I'm in the Golden Deer!" Always nice to meet someone from a familiar background in unfamiliar places, makes the world a lot less small.

Patty's eyes returned back to the sky above, twilight slowly creeping in. Soon, the stars will shine again. Funny how just a couple months back, she'd do anything to see the sky again and now, she kinda wanted to hide from it.

"So," she began, head turning from the sky to her new friend. "Betcha heard folks around here think the stars are the dead's souls watching us."

"Do you believe it?"

[youthfulthief]

Always Watching From Afar

Home Sweet Holy Land

[youthfulthief]

The stars that shine down upon us… are they really our ancestors?

The sun was starting to set as Patty stalked Lythos and its castle, her eyes focusing intently on the sky. Soon enough, the stars would begin to shine, and according to the myths around here, they were the deceased looking down upon the living. People around here held it with conviction. Patty didn't know if she believed it.

Was it meant to be a comfort? She didn't feel comforted. Ullr watching from above, her family torn apart by war and separated. Forced to fight each other. Patty thought of the Bowmaster, watching her break into strongholds and steal money from the soldiers and guards. What would she be thinking?

Patty didn't know. She didn't want to know.

Still, candle in hand, she watched the sun set as she camped out in the field. The shadow of someone fell upon her, causing the young thief to turn around. "Oh, hey! Didn't see ya there? You also here to see the stars?"

@lunaestice

[heliacalrisings]

one for sorrow, two for luck

aphotic; authority +1

[heliacalrisings]

Ephraim glances back at the house. It looks thoroughly vacated, as if no soul had set foot upon the property in years. He looks back to Patty.

"Of sorts. Did you see a bird fly in? It stole something from me." He does not wish to alarm her but... "Do you remember the medallion Maleva gave me? That bird made off with it and I need it back."

Despite the implications of what he's saying — if he doesn't have the medallion, is he going to burst into a beast's form the way Larry did? And if so, how long will it take? — he keeps a calm and measured tone.

"If no one lives here, then I shouldn't have any issue forcing my way in, but if you know where the bird went I would welcome the extra pair of eyes to help me in my search." Because he is absolutely not above kicking down the door if he has to, or clearing out the glass from an already busted window to gain entry. Is it befitting a king? No. But neither is turning into a wolf man and killing people.

[youthfulthief]

"Wait, what?!" The medallion, gone?!

But, without it, what would happen? Larry, he turned into that beast! Would the same happen to Ephraim?!

Patty's eyes fluttered back to the Lily Bolden house, up to the window holding the treasure. That same one she had seen that bird fly into...

Wait, didn't he say...! "I think I know where it is!" she yelped, pointing up to the attic. "That bird, it must've been the same one that took it! It went up there!" Shouldn't be too hard to bust in and get it back. If she could break into a mansion to give someone a talisman, the reverse should be just as easy. Yeah, she didn't really want to go back to that old thief life, but hey! There might be more good stuff up there, and it is for a friend.

A friend who seemed eager to get into the business, at that. Would be easier to do it solo, but it was Ephraim's medallion. He should be the one to steal it back, it's only fair. Plus, he would need some expert advice. "Okie, follow my lead!"

Good thing that this place was tucked away from most people, and that the door's hinges had long since rusted. A simple tug was all it took for it to give in, opening it up to the two. Inside was dark and dismal, paint peeling off the grimy walls and littered the tattered carpets. Thin streams of light pour in from the lace-covered windows.

"We're looking for stairs," Patty said, stepping in. "Watch out for guards. Ghosts, I mean ghosts. Ghost guards."

[youthfulthief]

Your character in five quotes!

(Repost, do not reblog)

Whether it's buying bread or raising an army, you need coin. That's why I do what I do—whatever it takes.

Source: Fire Emblem Heroes, Castle quote for Patty: Youthful Thief

No, really, I've heard all the stories about you! All of them! I've been a huge fan of yours for so long, but I never thought I'd actually meet you! [...] But you're here! You're really here talking to me right now! It's like all of my dreams've come true!

Source: Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War Chapter 7, Patty and Shannan Event

I'm making lunches for folks. Huh? How did I get the ingredients? In the normal way, obviously!

Source: Fire Emblem Heroes, Castle quote for Patty: Youthful Thief

We've come this far working together, and I know we're gonna stop Bloom for good! I don't get it. Did you just go and forget everything? That if it wasn't for the Empire's cruelty, none of the kids would be orphans? But no, here you are, kissing up to the very same man who ruined all our friends' lives! What the heck were you thinking, Febail?

Source: Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War Chapter 8, Febail Recruitment Event

I'll be just fine, sir. I'm the daughter of the great Lady Brigid, after all! Sure, I don't look the part, but when the going needs doing, I'll go and do it! Just watch me go, sir!

Source: Fire Emblem Genealogy of the Holy War Endgame, If Patty inherits the Yngvi throne

Some additional notes under the cut

Wow, this was a lot harder than I thought it would be! I definitely missed some areas, like how in her Chapter 7 event with Seliph she says she doesn't want to be a thief any longer and anything to do with Patty's Story, but I wanted to boil her down to the core facts.

Patty is very affected by the current state of the world, being raised and moulded by it has formed a lot of her biases and opinions. She sees the Empire as cold and those sucking up to it as foolish, meanwhile she views the rebels as cool and admirable. She immediately lends her talents to Seliph and Shannan, partially because as soon as she found the latter they were ambushed, but also because she knows how money can impact someone. Because of this, she turned to being a thief as a natural way to earn money while delivering a "screw you!" to the Empire.

I also think the lack of money impacted her relationship with food. In tough times, food is a basic need you need to secure otherwise you'll die from malnutrition. Thus, sharing food became something that took on a very intimate meaning towards her. The ultimate way to care for someone is to make sure they're not hungry. This is reflected in her lover's conversations with Lester, Seliph and Shannan in FE4 and her Level 40 quote in Heroes: they're all instances of her giving food to people she cares heavily about.

Another key thing I rediscovered is how much Patty distinguishes herself from being a kid. When she refers to the orphans in her recruitment conversation with Febail, she says "the kids", neglecting them both. Meanwhile, her chapter 9 conversation with Coipre/Charlot has her become very irritated at the notion of being a kid (which is very funny). Because of her circumstances, she was forced to grow up early, taking on the role of a supporter rather than having her own childhood. As someone with a big sister, I looked to her a lot for guidance and support, which I'd imagine the orphans also did to her. Also of interest is this quote from Febail in his chapter 10 event with Lana:

Patty dragged me into the whole "look after orphans" thing.

So if Patty was looked up to as a role model by the orphans, it made sense for her to bring Febail into it as another role model, specifically hers. It makes the lines fighting him hit quite hard, Patty's completely betrayed by him which falls to pride when he does get recruited to the Liberation Army.

Anyway! Sorry if this is long and rambly, I just love talking about characters that possess my brain lol