#aethernoise

[blackestnight]

trick or treat!!!!!!!

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another handwritten treat! transcribed in full below the cut.

Zero perched as far forward on the couch—well, it was shorter than a couch, maybe this was what mortals called a setee—as she could. A fire crackled in the hearth across the room, but she was content to ignore it; Ishgard's cold bothered her as little as Garlemald's, but seated like this she could focus on the steady wood of the frame under her, rather than feeling like she would sink into the too-soft cushions.

Cornerwise to her seat, Hanami's mate busied himself with pouring drinks into fragile-looking dishware. "How do you take your tea, Mistress Zero?" he asked, with a bright smile.

(Mortals smiled so much. Even strangers. Zero's cheeks ached just thinking about it.)

She looked at the tray, at the steaming drinks—tea, apparently, though it smelled nothing like the masala chai she was served in Radz-at-Han, nor did it resemble the grassy brew that lived in her hazy memories of home before the Flood.

"In a cup," she said. It only seemed sensible. "And hot. Please," she added. Vrtra was always very kind about explaining that such pleasantries were polite, even when responding to an unsolicited offer.

The man (Aymeric, she reminded herself) raised a hand to his mouth and made a quiet choking noise. "Of course," he said, after a momentary recovery. "Would you like any accoutrements with your drink? Sugar, syrup, jam?"

That would explain the little bottles and jars littering the tray. The meyhane usually didn't add anything to the drinks after serving, so...

"I don't know," Zero admitted.

Aymeric nodded, like this was normal. "My preference is for syrup," he said, "but the prevailing wisdom is that jam produces a more complex flavor. I'm certain Hanami will be happy to provide recommendations as well, when she arrives."

Hanami did enjoy the same foods Zero did, when they ate together, but complex sounded like something to work up to. Her taste buds were still not as sensitive as the others' seemed to be. "Syrup will do," she said. "Will Hanami return soon?"

Aymeric handed her a cup with a spoon and a small cookie balanced on an impractically tiny plate. "She should be home within the bell, at the latest," he said. "I do apologize for the delay—she mentioned the two of you had scheduled an outing."

"I asked Hanami to teach me how to express my friendship to others," she said. "Mostly in battle."

Aymeric made the choking sound again, muffled slightly by his mouthful of tea, but settled before Zero felt compelled to intervene. "I see," he said, and offered her another baffling smile. "Hanami is indeed quite...devoted to her friends—and uniquely skilled in protecting them from harm; I have never known a guardian to be her equal. Should you have any questions regarding social customs, however, or other traditions of affection, I would be happy to offer what assistance I may."

Zero frowned. She had initially asked Y'shtola for help channeling the sudden surges of fire in her breast into power; Y'shtola always explained things concisely and clearly. She had only given one of her grins-that-meant-laughter, though, and directed her query to Estinien, who had blinked at her and told her to ask Vrtra. And Vrtra's little mannequin had also smiled (kinder than Y'shtola) and declared Hanami the expert.

...that felt like too much to explain.

"But you aren't my friend," she said, because it was shorter.

For the third time in as many minutes, Aymeric almost choked on his tea.

[ishgard]

Sooo in love with this top by @aethernoise ♥

[nhaneh]

anyway this outfit by @aethernoise passed by my dash last night and it occurred to me that Y'shtola might look really good in it

[nuclearanomaly]

R O O K

These fantastic rooks are:

Tirena Mercar (my rook!) | Mori Ingellvar @frenchy-and-the-sea | Johari Laidir @urdnotgrunt | Doe Ingellvar @bioelectriccell | Cecília Ingellvar @blackestnight | Firanni Laidir @pocket-cat | Rhodes Ingellvar @aethernoise

[alannah-corvaine]

so in love with this jacket mashup

thank you @aethernoise ! ♡︎

[displaykitkats]

It was one of those "I'm gna log on and actually play for a bit - oh wait, let me try on these mods and take some pics with these presets first... oh god.. how is it 1am already" kind of night.

Renoux and Thatcher are wearing gear mods by @aethernoise (great vanilla mashup mods!)

Renoux: Glyphic Felicity

Thatcher: Poet's Adventure + Viera Hair 12 for Midlanders

Preset: Laurieshade (Re-Saved, Baywatch)

[lady-protector]

look ma, I remembered how to make mods. have a straight bang variant of my chunky braid, for the ladies. featuring the lovely @aethernoise modeling (and go see her page for the cute tunic in the pic!)

[karoiseka]

Happy Birthday @aethernoise !! <3 Hope you have a wonderful day!!

[dressuparley]

Finally scrounged up enough courage to dip my toes into using mods and gposing (only a vanilla mashup gear mod and only in the Maelstrom barracks but baby steps), and what better way to start than bi backlights for Pride?

I know the sundress by @aethernoise is really old, but THANK YOU so much for updating it for DT! I love it so so so much and I owe you my whole life!

[girlwonderers]

wip wednesday whenever

tagged by @frenchy-and-the-sea! i'm in GM prep hell (running a system i've never played or run before for the first time come monday), but i'm on the final stretch of that homebrewed crystal-healing-but-evil druid subclass i've been threatening to write! so have some fancy layout screenshots.

pf2 druids are really flexible in terms of combat roles, so i've been envisioning blight druids as a melee tank/debuffer—they can make creatures in their aura drained (which reduces max HP) and sickened (which gives penalties to basically everything). but watch out! your friends are not immune to magic cancer :)

i'm mostly in the stage of shoving this in my friends' faces and making them check math for me to see if it's remotely balanced, but considering i've never written a class (or subclass) before, i'm pretty damn proud of my first attempt.

tagging uhhhhhhhhhh @slothquisitor @aethernoise @eva-cybele @karoiseka @newty! show me whatchur workin' on!

[lyndztanica]

the Titular Alyx Vance for @aethernoise

[shroudkeeper]

Lady Kikyo Takahashi

thank you so much for the tags: @sealrock / @chadhunkler / @thefreelanceangel / @archaiclumina - I appreciate you all thinking of me!

I would like to tag @archaiclumina / @aethergazing / @aethernoise / @ishgard / @fatewalker / @gatheredfates / @houserosaire / @ungrateful-cyborg / @ahollowgrave / @icehearts / @rasenkaikyo / @riftdancing / @avampyone - and anyone else interested, you're tagged by me, love!

—𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒔

Name: Takahashi Kikyo ( formely Miyoshi ) Nicknames: Yugao-hime, Kikyo-dono, Shinigami, Little Kami Age: 25 Springs Nameday: 4th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon Race: Miqo'te ( both Sun and Moon ) Gender: Cis female. Orientation: Demiromantic / Demisexual Profession: Teacher of the arts and language, the Shepherd of Souls

—𝒑𝒉𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔

Hair: Once a light lilac, it has darkened into a rich purple hue. Eyes: Golden Skin: Dark brown Tattoos/scars: A few faded scars from a previous life. Most of the others are not privy to the naked eye.

—𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚

Parents: Miyoshi Takeo & Miyoshi Ying-Yue ( both deceased ) Siblings: None. Grandparents: Unknown. In-laws and Other: The adopted father is Takahashi Fusanosuke. Clan brothers, adopted from vassals, Kurosawa Hiroshi and Seito. Pets: Kumo, her father's loyal shiba.

—𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔

Abilities: Due to her over-abundance of dark aether and her connection to the yomi, Kikyo utilizes umbrakinesis to manipulate darkness to her will, further amplified by the use of 离别钩 ( The Parting Hook ) which is a scythe that only her hands can wield, due to its ability to draw the life force from anyone who comes in contact with it, she is burdened with carrying this tool of death; the devourer of life. Though Kikyo is mostly seen with that weapon, she is also trained in the art of iaido from Hayate, a master swordsman in iaijutsu, however, it is on rare occasions that Kikyo is seen carrying her beloved swords. Hobbies: Playing her variety of instruments, painting, pressing flowers, volunteering, and making wagashi.

—𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒔

Most Positive Trait: Unfaltering kindness. Most Negative Trait: Self-sacrificing.

—𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒔

Colors: Red, purple, and white. Smells: Incense, pine trees, flowers, freshly brewed tea, and salt from the sea. Textures: Silk, bamboo, grass, snow, ash. Drinks: Tea ( green, barley, oolong )

—𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔

Smokes: No. Drinks: On certain occasions, Kikyo would partake in sake or plum wine. Drugs: Never. Mount Issuance: She once had a horse-bird when traveling in Gridania, however, while in the East, Kumo wears a charm that allows him to grow in size and offer reprieve when she needs to travel far. Been Arrested: She was detained by the occupation of Garleans, who invaded her village, for sheltering refugees seeking safe passage, and previously due to practicing her faith openly.

[fheythfully]

— B A S I C S

Name: Satella Grace Nicknames: Elle, Ellie Age: around 27, still working on my timeline Nameday: 28th sun of the second umbral moon (4.28, we share a birthday) Race: hyur Gender: female Orientation: bisexual Profession: warrior of light, adventurer

— P H Y S I C A L     A S P E C T S

Hair: gold/strawberry blonde, kept long and she switches between having bangs and no bangs. she loves braids and bows. Eyes: light blue. Skin: slightly tanned especially in warmer month, with very faint freckles across her nose and shoulders Tattoos/scars: no tattoos, wip on scars!

— F A M I L Y

Parents: Theodora (mother, of a Sharlayan family able to trace their roots to the Archons) and Nadir (deceased, second son of a wealthy merchant family from Ala Mhigo that is now wiped out and scattered) Siblings: two half-siblings, twins, named Serah and Noel Grandparents: none living who are blood related, but considers her uncle's mother to be the closest she has In-laws and Other: Flora (maternal aunt) who took her in and raised her since she was 10, and her husband, Frederick Pets: Io, her white chocobo

— S K I L L S

Abilities: she's an accomplished and talented mage in both offensive and healing magic; she especially has a penchant for conjury and was secretly granted the robes and crystal of the White Mage right before the start of ARR. She is also being trained as a monk by Lyse. Hobbies: reading (especially romance novels), adventuring, gardening, trying out new food/being a foodie in general

— T R A I T S

Most Positive Trait: courageous, protective, self-assured Most Negative Trait: judgemental, vengeful, secretive

— L I K E S

Colors: soft blue and pink, lavender Smells: honey, lavender, the ocean Textures: silk, linen Drinks: tea, strawberry lemonade

— O T H E R    D E T A I L S

Smokes: no Drinks: socially yes Drugs: no Mount Issuance: Io, Fenrir, her Amaro named Somna, a white griffin she named Nyneve Been Arrested: wip but I don't think so.....

Tagged by: @aethergazing and @khaiens thank you! Tagging: @aethernoise @ahollowgrave @iron-sparrow + anyone who'd like to participate!

[blackestnight]

tagged by @frenchy-and-the-sea! i actually remembered to do this one, whoops.

tagging @nuclearanomaly @newty @eva-cybele @aethernoise aaaaand @foewreckem! no pressure though.

last song: uh. unlocks my phone. "Rain" by Sleep Token! i was listening to one of my pathfinder oc's playlists since i'm catching up on in-character journal entries for her.

last book: technically the LANCER rulebook, because i'm refreshing my memory before i run a mini-campaign for some irl pals. but also i got my hands on Tevinter Nights and i've been bouncing between the short stories in there! after that i'll either go back to The Work of the Dead by Thomas W. Laqueur (a really cool but really thicc study of the cultural history of human remains and mourning/burial traditions, and the different ways humans historically have cared and continue to care for the bodies of the dead) or i'll get started on Mistborn.

last movie: genuinely had to think, because i haven't seen a movie in a hot minute. i think it would have been when i went to see Wicked with @quendis? absolutely STELLAR adaptation, the sets and costumes were incredible, i was actually blown away by Ariana Grande? damn.

last game: FFXIV! logged in for the first time in [mumble] to do the valentine's event. i've been playing a loooooooot of Dragon Age: the Veilguard and it's rotting my brain.

last tv show: i don't watch much tv, but i threw Dead Boy Detectives up for white noise while i was cleaning over the weekend. also my mother's been bingeing A Discovery of Witches and i feel like i osmosed more of the plot than i wanted to.

sweet/spicy/savory: savory! but i love all three. especially spice. if my eyelids aren't sweating it's not hot enough.

relationship: single, not ready to mingle. i'm determined to become a cat lady when i grow up.

fave color: blue! pretty much any variety, but deep ocean blues and teals have a special place in my heart.

last internet search: the word "interpellation" because i ran across a very weird usage of it and i was looking for alternate definitions.

[foamofthe-sea]

collab project with @dawnslight-aegis and @aethernoise thats slowly coming to life but the armpit weights are giving me an ulcer

[alannah-corvaine]

tried on some mods made by @aethernoise today!