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It is a miracle to have snow during this time of year and it is their saving grace to have found shelter from it. 

Truth be told, when the first snowflake fell, then the next, Florina had stood in it, staring in awe up at the sky. She had not been in Fódlan long, but she only missed the frozen flurries when she was miles away from it. Though, it may be a better nostalgia trip if she had been dressed more appropriately and if this did not delay their trip. 

For now, reality hits her in the form of harsh winds whipping across her cheeks. And it is no help when her partner is colder than ice. Or maybe just not talkative. Up until now, she was convinced she would not have to converse with him, but it seems there is another, harsher truth she must acknowledge other than the pending frigid storm.

She catches the blanket, with some surprise, and for a moment stares at it in her hands. It is not a bad plan, sleep off any discomfort and lessen the conversation ( or lack thereof ) to be had. As easy as it would be to go along and nod off, she must stand her ground and be the better person. If she recalls, he is a student and is already more capable than she could have asked for, spotting the shelter first and leading them to it. 

“N-No…” she stammers at last, but not from the cold. She may come to regret her decision later, but for now, she has already spoken and there is no turning back now. She must stand her ground. “Y-You should take it…”

Florina begins to unfold the blanket, but her eyes drift up to him. To throw or give it back in a way he cannot refuse, she does not know which is the lesser evil. She folds it right back up and plops it in his lap, keeping her two step minimum distance. 

“We… we can sleep in shifts… i-if you’d like,” she offers to try to reason with him, and furthermore, “...I’m from Ilia, a place of ice and snow, so… I’ll be fine. B-Besides… it’s only fair.”

　miles to go before i sleep.

　　　　　　　　 ❪　⠀anniversary 2024　/　heavy armor　⠀❫

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“I-I do? Oh…” She touches her vocal box with the tips of her fingers, savoring the unexpected compliment and advice. Perhaps if they are to truly become friends, she could let herself be free as she is in front of her sisters. The cadence and confidence Sara seems to speak with so easily is both what Florina lacks and admires. It is an effect of her growing up in someone else's shadow. Florina wonders briefly how and who she had grown up with. Maybe it was an environment where she could have said whatever was on her mind. Her open honesty gives that impression.

Now to apply her advice, and maybe with enough practice, she could learn to step out of the shadows like Sara. Florina takes a deep breath, pausing to think of what she wishes to say with little breaks between. Sometimes, she can feel overwhelmed meeting others and feels like she flails worse than a pegasus foal with newly sprouted wings. 

“I am a pegasus knight back home, but,” she begins slowly. A beat and humiliation creases her brows together. “Here I am just a… teaching assistant.”

She seems to be a student if she asked about classes. “What classes are you taking? Maybe… Maybe we’ll see each other, i-if you’ve ever flown or well, if you want to.”

Sara is no prophet nor does she have any wish to be. Though her extraordinary ability to read others may surpass understanding, she would miss life's expected joys if she could see far into the future. Fate is a powerful force in Jugdral, but it hardly determines everything.

Florina shrinks without wavering, a defiant violet with the desire to bloom. Sara can respect that. Some refuse to confront their own shortcomings because facing them requires a unique kind of strength. Florina's is a quiet resolve yet she sees it all the same. The girl looks inward where Sara herself cannot for fear of darkness lurking there. They really are different.

"Not a student... then perhaps a knight..." she contemplates aloud, turning over this new piece of information. Given her demeanor, a teaching position in which she would be expected to stand before a classroom seemed unlikely.

"Sure, that's fine by me. I will greet you if I happen to notice you nearby and you should do the same. Try stammering a little less next time too. You have a lovely voice when you use it."

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Florina stared up at her sister, her smile was soft and eyes were bright with wonder and awe just as she had been when she was younger. She had raised the two girls and herself with so little and in her eyes, there was no action that could have made her love her sister less.

“I… I was but…” Her eyes are drawn to the floor, the gesture she often did as if shame or embarrassment itself weighed her down. Some old habits from childhood never change. 

Though it shouldn’t be a taboo topic of taboo, she cannot help but want to draw away from the real reason for running from home. To grow her ownself sure, follow a new path, fly in new winds, all those reasons were true. However, there was another reason that picked at her and no matter how hard she tried, she would never be able to lie to any of her sisters.

Florina released a heavy sigh and drew her arms close to her. “...The truth is, well… I love Ilia and being a pegasus knight, I really do!! But… Oh, Saints, this is going to sound so… silly.

“I suppose that during the war, even though I would never wish that upon us again! We… we all just felt… so much closer. I mean, that was the first time in a really long time we all three… reunited. A-And I made friends there. But now that we’ve all returned to our normal lives, and we don’t see each other as much I just felt…lonely.”

And now reuniting with her sisters and seeing so many from Elibe here it almost felt ordained by Saint Elimine herself, so how could she have made a mistake? But why did it feel wrong at the same time?

Run Right Back To You

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It wasn’t unusual for professors or staff to participate in the activities their students did. It boasted a great opportunity for both parties to gain experience and guidance. Florina was a bit unsure of this particular task. Fighting in a war was one thing, but saddling up for parenthood was a completely different flight. 

In truth, she was a bit nervous. She was the youngest of her sisters and had always been looked after, whether by her sisters or friends. If she needed help, who would she turn to? Was this how Fiora felt all those years?

These thoughts were broken momentarily ( or perhaps cemented ) as she was handed her new child, a realistic looking doll with tiny red curls. It was just a doll, not an alive thing she had to look after. And besides, it was kind of… cute? 

She bounced the doll in her arms, noting the realistic heft of it. Maybe this wouldn’t be too bad! If Fiora could basically do it for her and her sister growing up then maybe those genes were passed down. Now, she just had to wait for her partner to appear and…

Thunk! 

It slipped from her arms as they fell limp and the doll to the floor. An ear-piercing wail erupted from the doll, but Florina was too focused on the boy she locked eyes with. This had to be a joke, right?

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nobody puts baby in the corner (just on the floor)

Mission Board: Anniversary 2024 | [Grants Faith +1]

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Lovely Day. Sure Hope There Aren't Any Getters About

Happyland 2024 - Week 2 - Sadland Bonfire

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Celebrating TOA and the people who contribute to make our group what it is.

Repost, don't reblog. Only fill in what you feel comfortable sharing!

Happy anniversary, TOA! Here's to many more years spent together.

Name: Mirae

Pronouns: She/Her but generally don't really care

Birthday (no year): October 11th

Where are you from? What is your time zone? US/EST

How long is your roleplay experience? I've been here since 14? So 10 years LOL

How were you introduced to roleplaying as a whole? (in job app vc: friend referred) A friend introduced me to Tumblr and RP!

How were you introduced to TOA? Well, it all started when I saw Nat's [REDACTED]-

Do you have any pets? Three dogs! (Australian Shepherd, French Bulldog aka Tater, hall of fame, and cat)

What is your favorite time of year and why? (Season, holiday, general period) Fall/Autumn! It's so much cooler, or at least for that one month here, but spring is okay too for the fashion and colors even if allergies are hellish

What is your IRL occupation? Every time I tell someone what it is I do, they don't know what it is, so for the sake of the internet, I am a corporate girlie/contractor

Some interests and things you like/enjoy? Sewing/fashion, reading, hanging with friends and family

What non-Fire Emblem games do you play? Ace Attorney/visual novels, RPGs like Persona/SMT, Final Fantasy though it's more like watching these days

Favorite Pokemon type & Pokemon: I've always been Water type biased, but I really enjoy Electric and Ghost as of recently. To that point, Raikou LOL but Flareon is my favorite eeveelution for the 2000s forums. They got that dog in 'em

Tell us some funfacts and trivia about yourself! (Optional bonus challenge: if you filled this out last year, try not to repeat what you said back then!) I don't think I answered this one last year but ? I was not born in the US despite living here for p much my entire life.

How did you get into Fire Emblem? TOA was pretty much how I got into it LOL

What Fire Emblem games have you played? SOV, 3H, Engage, and Heroes if that counts

First & Favorite Fire Emblem games: First: SOV and Favorite: FE6, though SOV is a close second

List your 5 favorite Fire Emblem characters across the series! Berkut, Petra, Raven.... Hm... Lilina and Griss

Who was the first character ever to make you go “ooh I like this one in particular” and why? Can be any context and reason! This explains it all.

Any Fire Emblem crushes? 😳 Griss and Raven

If you’ve played (or are familiar with) the following games, who was your first S support? Who would you S support nowadays? - Awakening: Not really familiar with the cast - Fates: Not really familiar with the cast - Three Houses: Theoretically, Claude I think - Engage: Theoretically,

Favorite Fire Emblem class? Archers and mages

If you were a Fire Emblem character, what would be your class and stats? Would you be playable? I would like to be an archer, but I don't think I'm athletic enough, maybe a mage. Though, I do greatly enjoy martial master and wolf knight so maybe one of those? You would put a little guy like me through war? I would be playable, but as an optional recruit

If you were a Three Houses character, what would be your affiliation? (Black Eagles, Blue Lions, Golden Deer, Church of Seiros, Those Who Slither in the Dark, unaffiliated civilian, other - for example Almyran) Black Eagles!

If you were an Officers Academy student, what would be your boons, banes and potential budding talent? Boons: gauntlets Budding talent: riding and bow Banes: axe, heavy armor

If you were an Engage character, which nation would you originate from? (Firene, the Kingdom of Abundance; Brodia, the Kingdom of Might; Elusia, the Kingdom of Knowledge; Solm, the Queendom of Freedom; Lythos, the holy land of the Divine Dragon; Gradlon, the desolate land of the Fell Dragon) Elusia has my whole heart so there

How do you pronounce TOA? 🤔(separate letters, to-ah, other?) T-O-A

Current TOA muses: Florina and Panette

Past TOA muses? Too many to list off, but the most memorable ones are: Petra, Lilina, Rinea, my Magvel stint, and maybe Elincia

Who was your first TOA muse? If you no longer have them, can you see yourself picking them up again? Gray, and no lol.

Do you believe you have a type of character you gravitate towards writing? (If you filled this out last year, has this changed in any way?) Brand: soft/sad girls, glass half full girls, and blondes (former)

Do you have characters or types of characters you don’t think you can handle writing, but wish you could? Antagonists and lackadaisical/carefree characters

What kind of scenes, situations etc do you believe you enjoy writing the most? (If you filled this out last year, has this changed in any way?) There's not a particular type of scene/situation I enjoy the most, I like a nice and healthy balance! Whatever strikes my mood at the right time.

Do you have any scenario in mind for your muse(s) that gets you thinking “man I hope I get to write this one day”? I did for some past muses, but I think now I'm just kind of seeing where things take me/

Favorite TOA-related memories? Any point when I wrote Lilina, I think she had the most event participation and I just have a lot of memories and connections I enjoyed with her

Present or past tense? I generally go for present these days, but I try to vary the tense depending on the situation.

Normal size text, small text, no preference? I usually use small text, but I don't have a preference and will adjust based on writing partner

Got any potential muse delusions to share? 😉I've given Framme and Eir a thought or maybe a rerun from my past

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[ August Activity Check ]

Status: Pass / Fail / Hiatus

Skill Points:

Earned: 2

Previous: 5

Current: 7

Skill point(s) allocated to:

Monthly skill point to lance: D+ → C

Knowledge Gem skill point to Flying: D → D+

Completed / dropped threads:

It's always sunny in Happyland - Complete [Word Count: TBA] How am I supposed to tame this without a pokéball - Complete [Word Count: TBA] oh, hey beastie—i mean bestie - Dropped [No word count applicable] Lovely day, sure hope there aren't any getters about -Complete [Word Count TBA]

Grand Prize/Special event claims

Beast Master & Vorpral Lance

Blank Script: Grants +0.5 strength/magic

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florina comm from twitter!

Up now on Etsy!

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Florina nods in response. Though she is equally joyful to not have to re-introduce herself, it is hard to forget someone as kind and down-to-earth as Lapis. These traits show through as she describes the state of the rest of the team ( or what’s left seeing as many are now here ). There are few members but strong determination and dedication that is comforting to see.

And every question in conversation usually demands response.

“O-Oh…!” She, of course, knows she would have been asked some sort of variant of this question, but the more Lapis goes on the more anxious she begins to feel. Hurt and being roughed up, even needing aid, it is just too much! 

“I… I…” She goes on to try to explain while fidgeting about with her fingers until she resolves to sink into herself and drawing herself as close as possible. “T-That’s very kind of you but… No… I… I’ve been here since the first week.

“My only task was to find creatures on some island and… I… I couldn’t even do that! So… I’m sorry… Sorry that I couldn’t have done better.” Her eyes begin to grow glassy, and she pulls the red bandana off, ashamed to pass off as one of the team members. 

@lilailes sent:  A few days ago, the foghorn rang to signal newcomers. It seemed like the ferry drops a boatload off every week or so. She wasn’t even sure of the day count on this deserted island.  Curious, Florina had peeked her head from some bushes to see who arrived and had spotted a familiar face. Days later and she finally approached.  “Um… Hello… Lapis, right?” She had met this girl a handful of weeks ago and several others on her team who were now here with her.  Part of her is at least relieved to see familiar faces, though she hasn’t known them for long, but another part worries for the state of the snake team. Brows furrow and she wrings her hands. “H-How are the others? Um, the last time you saw them I-I mean…”   ( sadland — week four )

    “ Oh! And you're Florina, yeah? ”  Lapis's eyes shine in recognition. It was easy to remember one of the only other girls on their team for the novelty, but even beyond that, the Ilian had a meeker disposition that was noticeable compared to all the gruffer and louder personalities that comprised the Snakes.  “ Wow, it's been ages. But yeah, that's me— good ol' Lapis. ”

A cursory glance over the pegasus knight's form is done, checking for any immediate and obvious signs of anything that's off, as she answers the other woman's question.

“ Hmm... Can't say there's a lot of us left. But Ewan seemed to be in better spirits and Marni was even a little bit caring— even for her. I didn't get to check on the other three before they took me out, but as long as Lyon has someone backing him up, he should be fine, and Prince Alfred usually tries to keep optimistic and look after others. I dunno Duessel well, but he seemed sturdy enough every time the Snakes met up. I think they're in a better state than others might guess. I believe in them. ”

She has little idea of any potential conflicts or what tasks laid ahead of them after she had left however. What she said was truly all on faith.

“ What about you? I know two of my roommates were injured when they got here. I didn't get hurt on my way back, but did you have a rough time of it? I've got some stuff in my bag if y'need, so don't be a stranger. ”  

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“W-Wow… um are you some kind of… prophet?” Her mirror opposite reads her like the tome by her side. Consciously and out of habit by this point, Florina draws arms closer as if she could curl into a ball and perhaps sink underground. “Mm, n-never mind. Maybe that was presumptuous of me. But you’re right… Um, not to say I don’t appreciate others looking out for me but…I suppose I’ve always relied on them.”

Lyn, Fiora, Farina, they had such a strong influence and presence in her life. She’s glad to have been able to rely on them for so long, especially her elder sisters, but that is part of why she joined the Lyndis Legion, even why she has joined here, to gain a sense of individuality and independence. She knows she cannot rely on them forever, so she must spread her own wings.

Speaking of sisters, this girl, Sara, seems more like her sister than her actual kin do. In appearance alone that is. She mentions becoming friends to which Florina’s own eyes brighten momentarily.

Wait, classes?

“O-Oh, I um… I’m actually not a… student. W-We can still be friends though, right? Maybe I’ll see you around more…! If you aren’t opposed.”

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"Oh, I agree," Sara breezes through the conversation. "I can see you are a gentle soul. And because of that nature the people around you may have treated you delicately and felt compelled to shield you growing up which had the unintended effect of undermining your confidence. I could be wrong though."

She knew her judgment wasn't unerring. There might be another explanation beyond her that she'd yet to consider, another background the behavior could be attributed to. Even she couldn't always account for every possibility out there, but she continued to listen for new perspectives.

Sara turns a smile on Florina in hopes of putting her more at ease, showing rare but true interest. Meeting someone nearly identical in appearance wasn't an everyday occurence. Aside from the apparent differences in their demeanors, they might be mistaken for the other by an inattentive eye. Her own eyes narrow approvingly, wickledly. Certainly having a double must come with some advantages...

"Either way, my name is Sara. It is nice to meet you. Maybe we can be friends in the future. What classes are you taking?"

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@making-dough asked:

She didn't want to admit she was late in signing up. That was just a little too embarrassing to put to words so she may as well give herself another excuse instead. "Oh, there you are, Flo! Been looking all over for ya.", Farina exclaimed, wrapping an arm around her little sister. "Where are we, anyway? Looks dreary. Knew that whole game show cover was too fake for words."

"Ah, Farina! I'm glad to see you- ah! I mean I'm sorry that means you've lost because I was rooting for you even if we're on different team... um..." Florina shifts her expression, gaze dragging downward.

Saints, there you go carrying on...

"Well anyway I'm glad to see you!" She declares finally with a nod and affections hug around the torso.

Though she at least knows a handful of people here whether that be from team introductions or seeing them around, she's relieved to have someone she can chat with in a more comfortable and easy-going manner. But if Farina just arrived here, then... others have suffered the same fate as she, failing and being carted away to no man's land. The place is about as desolate as Ilia in her harshest winters, only hot instead.

"We're on some land where all the eliminated are so to pass the time we've been collecting firewood and foraging from day to day. Maybe you could join us, the more hands and eyes the better!"

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Florina shakes her head and attempts to reassure Dimitri. “Sometimes it’s… necessary to defend ourselves and not end up like…” A weary glance toward the bones, “that.”

The team presses on, and in hopes of finding branches or something to be used as firewood like their intent, they stumble upon something else. 

No… Another one? Florina grips her lance. The beast is only temporarily dissuaded by Mark’s clapping before it resumes its terror. It bares its teeth and raises its claws, ready to strike either one or both of her teammates. She pushes her hesitation down and rushes forward to sling her lance into the beast enough to harm it like the last. 

Roll: 6, hit! -1 to monster, -1 to Florina; Florina 11/12HP

Unlike the last beast, as she makes the effort to dislodge her weapon, it takes a jab at her, scratching her arm back, before it slinks off into the night. The sting, though not deep, is fresh and up until now has not occurred on this strange island.

Roll: 2! Sturdy bones found!

In its absence, she finds more bone to be collected, reluctantly. Florina shudders, but keeps her back toward the other two to hide the pure terror on her face as she collects the remains. It’s a natural part of life, she knows, yet collecting it like this feels wrong in several different ways. Turning toward the others, her eyes locked to the ground, she speaks quietly, “U-Um… Is everyone all right? We… should be more careful, in case there are… other creatures to be wary of.” She gestures to the bones tucked in her arms. It is only a matter of time before whatever’s leaving these remains comes after them next.

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Lovely Day. Sure Hope There Aren't Any Getters About

Happyland 2024 - Week 2 - Sadland Bonfire

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Shortly after that spontaneous interview, she had been cast away to some isolated island, away from her newly made friends. She had done her bouts of crying so nothing to be done about it now. Try as she might, sleep evades her.

Surrounded by a few others at least makes her feel less alone. It is at a kind, but intimidating voice, that she stirs from the ball she’s tucked herself into. Right, well it is the least she could do to contribute and possibly make amends after her cowardly flee from him earlier last week.

Florina follows the group, trailing a few steps behind the two, thankful that it is at least people she knows. The trio does not venture far before they run into trouble. And she has a feeling this beast is not as friendly as the ones she found on the other island. Her companions fearlessly defend and stand their ground before her, spurring her to also take action.

“S-Stay away from my friends!”

Roll: 16, hit!

Florina charges at the beast with her lance gripped in both hands and waves it ( the sharp end for good measure ) making an effort to at least get a couple hits in. 

It hisses, but does not retaliate, for now. Its glowing eyes vanish and blend into the night. Florina stands her ground, still and trying not to tremble. 

Roll: 2! Sturdy bones found!

In its place are some sticks of some sort. She crouches down to get a closer look, reaching her fingers out to investigate further. They come into contact with something hard, not splintery or textured like twigs or sticks. She picks it up to examine further, only for the moonlight to reveal ivory white marrow.

“Eek!” She shrieks and the bone slips from her hands and back to the pile with a hollow clatter. She turns back to the group, pointing out the pile she’s discovered. “U-Um… There’s a… a pile of… b-bones.” 

Lovely Day. Sure Hope There Aren't Any Getters About

Happyland 2024 - Week 2 - Sadland Bonfire

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"A moment of your time!" Emcee catches up to you before you can disperse to your room or rejoin with your teammates, or wherever else it is you're heading off to.

"This way, this way." The strange host ushers you into a small shack, curtained off from the outside. They offer you a chair and a bright lamp hangs overhead.

"Now then," they start, positioning themselves across from you. "You've just been eliminated from the show. What message would you like to pass along to your teammates fighting for victory?"

In their hand is a voice-amplifying stick, which they hold out to you now.

So she had lost, the creature, the game, her spot in these odd games. It was a bittersweet feeling. No need to stress over what they’d make her do, though the creature finding was fun. She had wiped her tears a bit after Ephraim was kind enough to console her, but there is nothing to be done now. The losing participants were to grab any belongings and be escorted off to a different island immediately. 

Or soon, as she is caught by some person pale as pegasus feathers, but lively and animated. She had no choice but to follow after them and sat in the assigned chair, feeling uneasy by the environment. She had no equipment on her person in case something dire were to happen, but her worries did not come to fruition. 

“O-Oh…” She blinked, a bit startled from the echo off the stick. “Um… To Marni and Lapis, I wish them good luck.” The limited girls on her, now former, team were really nice and helped her feel at ease while her sisters had been split up. “Oh… and the rest of team Snakes, I wish them good luck too. S…Sorry for not doing well enough… I hope my loss didn’t set the team back too far…”

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it's always sunny in happyland

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