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In lands cast to dark by Imperial banner, there are those that move in shadow, yet remain ever in search of light. Outlaws, rebels, rogues—the few that see that barest, desperate glimmer. Fools that dare still cling to hope.
In search of other such fools, Cid looks north. In the once proud city of Fynn, the most meager spark smolders, lingering at the precipice of snuff and rise. And so to stoke that wayward flame, he sends in his best agent. A man born to rose, yet seemingly cursed to a life of naught but thorn. Codename: Ifrit.
Alone, Ifrit makes to contact the enigmatic leader of the Northern rebels, a woman known only as Shiva. And in a place that can scarce forget the horror of winter, the two might still share a dream of spring. Together, upon soil long soaked in red, they may yet plant revolution's seed.
For even in dark does the withered rose bloom.
(a somewhat more modern spy au)
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15 Sep 2025
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Station. Servitude. Uncaring fate and a very god's cruelest whim. In aught has he lived a life bound in chains.
Under her control, he may yet taste freedom.
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20 Aug 2025
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As magic meets its end, a broken man returns to a blackened world.
In her, may he find the strength to see beyond the void.
In her, may he again find himself.
Written for Moongazers, a Clive/Jill fanzine.
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28 Jan 2025
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Close in the Distance by mereprologue for outlawrosfield (spacebarista)
Fandoms: Final Fantasy XVI
01 Jan 2025
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Warmth of weather and feeling abound as the time has come at last for Wake the Sands 2024! Final Fantasy fans from all across Valisthea have descended upon the desert jewel of Ran'dellah, eager for another convention full to brim with panels, merchandise, cosplay, concerts and more.
For the first time in her life, Jill has both found freedom from work and worked up the courage to attend, emboldened by a friendship made in online anonymity. Her daily check-ins with Stellar_Ifrit bringing out a new side of her, a Jill willing to step out of the shadows and into the crowd. A Jill unafraid to be herself.
Clive has also found himself the new attendee, his talks with Lunarshiva giving him the extra push to finally make the trip. In foolish daydream does he hope that she might be there too, despite having never heard her voice nor seen her face.
If fate is kind, fire and ice may yet find solace upon the sands.
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03 Jan 2025
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In simplest words and smallest smiles does the shroud lift.
In her eyes, there is home.
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01 Dec 2024