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Nero mused as he worked. While he knew he should be recognized for his genius in this arena Garlond had always bested him. Always been the one showered with esteem and praise that should rightfully be his. But now he found himself with an opportunity his rival hadn’t yet taken from him, a prize that yet lay unclaimed, and moreover it was one that Cid coveted.
In truth, he had not spent much time thinking about the Warrior of Light, his bruised pride at having lost to her years ago had kept him from considering her too closely. If he approached her, would she be receptive? He knew he was attractive and could be charming when the mood struck him, but what approach to take if the opportunity presented itself? Would she appreciate boldness or perhaps subtlety was required to win her over? His mind began to work on this new puzzle and he felt the rush of excitement as he always did when presented with a challenge.
Realizing Cid has secret feelings for the Warrior of Light, Nero decides to pursue her first. Though he was not expecting her to be so completely willing to his advances.
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23 Jun 2022
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Nero receives a not wholly unexpected visitor after the events of the Omega arc.
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20 May 2020
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You say nothing. At first.
You say nothing at first because you never say anything at first. Because stoic silence serves you too, too well in every other aspect of your life, and the act feels like as much of a shield as the axe at your back and the armor on your chest. Nodding, and smiling, and the occasional fist-in-palm gesture of I've got this have been more than enough to help you get by. To help you through the maze of interaction with so many new people in so many new places.
But.
Saying nothing never seems to serve you quite as well with Alisaie.
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18 May 2020
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He knew, there was good in Garlemald and not every Garlean was a monster. But how do you show this to peoples, whom you have only ever mistreated? Whose land you have conquered and whom you have been supressing for generations in some cases? Who only ever saw the military might of Garlemald, but nothing of its actual commodities?
A romanticised take on Garlemald and its deserters.
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- Part 7 of FINAL FANTASY XIV Shorts
- Part 1 of Garlean Drabbles
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30 Mar 2020
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Star Light, Star Bright, the First Fool I See Tonight by maccom
Fandoms: Final Fantasy XIV
17 Dec 2019
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Emet-Selch's attempts to fit into the Warrior of Light's life are thrown for a loop when the Starlight Celebration starts. He is woefully unprepared for a holiday meant for spending time with friends and family - but he has ever been one to rise to the challenge.
Partially inspired by the Inquisitor's "what gift do I give Sera" quest in DAI, this is fluff with a small side of feelings. You don't have to have read Mother to follow along, but it builds from where that story left off.
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- Part 2 of Perfect Strangers
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26 Dec 2019