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♔ ; @altruistes.

      “Estelle, are you enjoying the festival? I know I am... It reminds me a lot of celebrations we would have back home.” While everything was bound to be a little bit different, Sakura was intrigued by the more modern takes on what mirrored Hoshidan traditions. She just hoped that a vendor was selling her favorite treat... “Um, would you like to look for something to eat? I’m really craving some mochi right now and I thought it might be nice to get something with you.”

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♔ ; dragonbecome‌.

Sitting in front of a pond, he lifts his head at the approach of a small girl, shy in her stature, yet promising in her spirit. Though he’s not completely certain what she’s doing here, he can only assume that she might be milling around to see the koi in the waters. Despite their lack of plentiful, as many fountains in Japan had twice the count of this certain pool, he could appreciate their markings and coloring. Shimmering shades of orange ranging to silver, he had to question if anyone would find them unappealing. 

“I hope I am not making this uncomfortable for you.”

     Now that the city was restored, Sakura spent a great deal of her time in Cotes Ward despite the fact that she was housed elsewhere. It was as if it had been built just for her, with its architecture and flora based on those of her home in Hoshido. Some aspects of Cotes were more modernized, just as everything else in the city. But for the most part, it reminded her of the home she so loved, and looking upon the koi gave her an immense sense of comfort and nostalgia. 

     “N-no! You’re not making me uncomfortable, I enjoy spending time here. I just hope I’m not interrupting you...” Sometimes it was better to have company, even without constant discussion. “Um, is it okay if I sit here as well?”

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setting this down as a note that i will be away for the next few weeks as i travel out of state and then move back on campus at the end of the month! i am putting sakura, sumia, and ophilia on semi-hiatus and i will do replies as i can and queue them up. i can still post on semi-hiatus, i just want it to be noted just in case! ♡

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♔ ; bravingskies‌.

                           UPON THE SIGHTING OF HER YOUNGER SISTER, all known to the red queen of Hoshido is the bursting sensation of guilt that overwhelms her. Cardinal eyes drawn at the sight of her, remorse hitching her breath at its edge – she sincerely hoped not to see her here… not when she had FAILED to be the sister she deserved. Yet, despite being undeserving of her love, Hinoka found her heart aching when she sees her smile. 

She hasn’t seen it in so long… the smile that she thought they had lost forever. Her stoic facade breaks, she breathes in deeply as tears threaten to spill from the brim of her eyes. Sakura deserves better than her. Biting on her bottom lip, she forces a smile at her. Disregarding her supposed poise and composure, her feet moves quickly before pulling her into a tight embrace.

             “ S-Sakura! I-I’m so sorry that I left you alone… ”        She breathes, her calloused fingers soothing through sakura’s soft tresses before pulling her away from her.        “ What are you doing here? ”

     The feeling of her sister's fingers running through her hair was enough to calm Sakura for the moment; physical affections were not her sister's most commonplace method of showing she cared, so Sakura cherished it as long as she could before she pulled away. Wiping her tears hurriedly on her sleeve (she wanted to be strong, to face this reality with bravery in her sister's presence), she looked up at Hinoka once again.

     "It's not your f-fault." Her voice broke as she whispered the words. Nothing had ever been Hinoka's fault, especially not this, something unexplained and foreign to Sakura in its entirety. "I just woke up here, on the edge of s-some hole. I was brought to my living quarters, but I didn't want to go in... N-not without looking for you first." 

     Sakura could only assume that Hinoka had gone through something similar as she arrived here: it seemed as if most if not all of the residents were dropped off right at the edge of the hole where Sakura had woken up, given no other option but riding in what Sakura had come to know as a “car” to their living spaces. “I’m just glad I found you quickly. Y-you haven’t been here too long, have you?” The idea that Hinoka may have been completely alone for any significant amount of time made Sakura feel some of the guilt that Hinoka had expressed.

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ENISHI～サクラとエリーゼのために～ - 森下弘生 | ファイアーエムブレムif オリジナルサウンドトラック

Bond/Fate ~ For Sakura and Elise ~ - Hiroki Morishita | Fire Emblem Fates Original Soundtrack

More Soundtracks ================ this is the live record of Sakura and Elise’s koto/violin performance mentioned in their support conversations.

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♔ ; fukushugeki.

     “Sakura-sama… I’m happy that you’re safe.”

So, even Takumi’s little sister was dragged to this place… wherever this place was. All she knew was it was a place called Spirale, on an island called Radiale. None of it made any sense to her, but it is what it is and Oboro knew she had to adjust to it, whether she wanted to or not. At the very least her lord was here, so adjusting wouldn’t be too bad. If only Hinata was here…

Ah, but she shouldn’t worry about that. Her gaze directed itself to a small hole in Sakura’s outfit, right at her sleeve. With her sewing kit in hand, she quickly went to the younger girl, taking the sleeve in her hand as she examined it.

     “Your clothes are a little ripped… We’ll have to fix this right away!      I saw a bench nearby, so let’s go over there so we can sit down!”

Typical of her, fretting over someone like this. It hadn’t even occurred to the spearmaster that the girl might have been startled by the sudden appearance of her brother’s dead retainer.

     Happy that she was safe? She had always been safe, she had made it out alive — unlike Oboro and so many others. She still felt the guilt now, even though Oboro stood before her, fretting over her clothing without so much as a second thought. It was almost as if nothing had ever happened at all, as if Oboro hadn’t —

     A few tears marked her cheeks, now. How greatly this small gesture affected Sakura, knowing that even after everything, Oboro was still the woman she had always known, who had dedicated her life to protecting the older brother she held so dear. Somehow, this terrible turn of events that had ripped her from home had also given some things back to her.

     “Oboro... Y-you’re...” Alive. No, she couldn’t tell her that. Perhaps it hadn’t even occurred for Oboro yet, or at all. On the off chance that she was pulled from a world where things had turned out differently, Sakura wouldn’t mention it. Not yet — she couldn’t bear to recall the details nor put them in the retainer’s head. “I-I’m so glad that you’re safe, too.” Her upset was visible, try as she might have to hide it. For now though, she complied and followed Oboro to the bench. "Um, thank you... for being willing to fix this.” 

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♔ ; spearwing‌.

         NO SECOND THOUGHT IS GIVEN ! To take what was surely not her own never crossed the Valkyrie’s mind. Knowing the value of one’s possessions she could not simply rest easily without seeking out the rightful owner. The Princess shakes her head at words of gratitude. Not for their lack of value but rather feeling unworthy of such high praise. This retrieval was the least of what she could achieve for a new acquaintance. ❛ No thanks is needed       It was no trouble at all. ❜ Even so, the edges of her lips betray her previously stoic expression as a faint smile is offered to the other girl. 

    ❛ I recently lost something very precious to me after arriving here. I would never wish that same fate upon anyone else. ❜ There is a soft sigh to her voice, a melancholy undertone yet the warrior persists. Grief swallowed with an alarming ease but the sorrow was hardly detectable outwardly. ❛ Sakura, it is a pleasure. ❜ With a hand raised to her chest a formal bow is given. Crown nestled in ivory locks glimmers slightly in the afternoon glow before she stands upright once more. ❛ I am Gwendolyn, glad to be of service to you. ❜

     Even without considering the crown atop Gwendolyn’s head, Sakura would have believed she was royalty. Her grace and mannerisms certainly befit a princess (even a queen) and Sakura looked upon her with admiration immediately. Though she had been a princess since before her birth, often she did not feel like she deserved such a title. “Thank you again... Gwendolyn,” she uttered, offering a smile to someone who would hopefully become a new friend.

     “T-the personal item you lost... If it’s alright to ask, is it something that could be found?” While she didn’t want to pry, Sakura wanted to attempt to return the favor if it were at all realistic. Unfortunately it was possible that their captors had taken whatever Gwendolyn lost, and that it was out of the question to find it. Ever the compassionate girl, though, Sakura wanted to try at the very least.

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Just as others are saying, I’m going to be continuing event threads as well as anything started before the city was restored! I’ll be tapering those off to lead to a close though, so no hard feelings if anyone drops threads!

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quick doodle of big bro and smol sis

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when no hoshidan gets housed in cotes ward but the nohrian crowned prince does  ( featuring @yotou, @vienoct, @yanagichiri, and yours truly )

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     She doesn’t live there, but she’ll definitely be spending a lot of her time in Cotes Ward. If she can’t go home, she’ll at least be able to surround herself with the comfort of the cherry blossoms as a reminder.

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♔ ; yanagichiri.

    Takumi did his best to keep himself from panting, conceal how winded he truly was. He couldn’t be weak, not even but especially now. There were other people who needed medical attention far more than he did. Never mind the fact that he was a grimy mess, dirt and enemy viscera slowly building on his clothes. Never mind that he was pretty sure the gouge in his thigh ran too deep to be ignored. Those aspects did not matter, he had to be strong.

But Sakura’s plea… it made his jaw tighten and the hands on his knees ball into fists. He couldn’t look her in the eyes, something similar to guilt balling up in his chest. They both knew what his answer would be. He lowered his head as healing magic washed over him, a warm embrace to mend all the bruises and cuts. He stood once it was over and looked out past his sister.

    “Faceless. I don’t know how, but there’s a ton of them out there,” disdain drove his words as he grit his teeth for a new reason. “It’s nothing I can’t handle, but there’s a lot of monsters. They’re good at surrounding you.” He regretted saying that as soon as he remembered what he still had left to answer. She didn’t need more reasons to worry about him.

    “Sakura… you know I have to go back out there.” He couldn’t hide the sadness in his eyes as he finally looked her way once more. “Ryoma and Hinoka are probably out there still fighting. I have to join them. Not to mention, I may be able to help people.” He sighed, made an attempt to smile. “What you do is so important, but I can at least try to lighten your load, right? Save people before they get injured?”

     Faceless... as much as she knew that familiar monsters would be roaming the city, there was something about hearing it from Takumi that made it all the more terrifying. Despite the fact that their past experience meant they were well-equipped to handle the Faceless, Sakura did not feel relief. Instead, she felt afraid not only for her brother who was so insistent on fighting them, but also for the helpless citizens who had been thrown into the mix. And even worse, she was sure that there were even worse beasts than the Faceless, beings from other worlds that she couldn’t even comprehend without seeing them with her own eyes.

     It was hardly a whisper when she began to speak again. “You can’t save anyone if you don’t make sure you’re safe first.” Sakura looked down at her feet, staff still in hand. Her posture was in no way confident, but she knew she had to look confident when she told Takumi what she was going to say next. Otherwise, he likely wouldn’t agree to it.

     “I know I can’t stop you. But if... if you’re really going to go back out there, then I’m coming with you!” All too familiar with the stubbornness he would certainly display if she were to continue pushing him not to go back out there, Sakura decided a different course of action was more likely to yield results. If it was so important to hold off the monsters before they hurt the helpless, Sakura could help, too. So she put on her bravest face, attempting to mask her worry in front of her sibling. She hadn’t yet used the yumi she had been given. If there was a time to do it, it would be now, before it was taken away yet again. And it would be easier to come to his aid if she were by his side to begin with.

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♔ ; yellwpxnch.

starlitpromise.

grifonkryuger.

 “Well, it’s some sort of firearm, sort of…” Katia reached over to take the supposed kit from Sakura in turn, looking it over with a raised brow. It was relatively familiar, essentially a pistol. She looked at her apparent teammates.

 “We’re supposed to fire it… Right? Where should we aim?” Straight to the point. “I can do it, assuming none of you have any formal training.”

@starlitpromise  → @yellwpxnch  → @springblessed​

well, at least the others are excited enough to take the lead. our resident deadweight is content just following along, and so small nods and smiles accompany each member’s individual comments. no moves are made to pick up the beacon kit, since he feels like it’s in far more competent hands that his own right now. 

“that’s right… i believe there should be a radar on the beacon kit to direct us. please do your best, katia. i’ll be cheering you on.”

a knife, perhaps, he would’ve been able to help with—guns aren’t quite his forte, and noel can’t say that he’s much of a fan.

@yellwpxnch​ → @springblessed​ → @grifonkryuger​

          cheeks would puff out slightly when the kit was taken from her; she wanted to shoot the beacon. shooting things seemed fun after all. she’s seen uni shoot her guns and smile so it had to be. but she didn’t complain, since she knew it was dangerous - kind of. but when told there was a radar feature, she would turn to katia. ❝ then can pea use the radar thingy ? pea won’t shoot the gun ! promise ! ❞ hands were held out, hoping the device would return to her. she needed something to do after all. give her the gun. please.

        ✦▸    @springblessed  → @grifonkryuger  → @starlitpromise 

     “Ah, what do you think, Katia?” Sakura couldn’t help but giggle; Peashy was certainly passionate, and her childlike wonder brought calm to Sakura in this otherwise stressful situation. However, she didn’t necessarily think it was a good idea to give the kit back just yet. As Katia had the most experience out of all of them, it seemed more reasonable for her to assess the situation and make the choice whether to let Peashy use the radar first. Sakura was willing to help in any way she could, but when it came to handling the becaon kit, she would have preferred someone with a bit more experience do the honors. Though she had to admit that she was interested in watching; she had never seen such a thing fired before.

@grifonkryuger​ → @starlitpromise​  → @yellwpxnch​

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♔ ; @yanagichiri.

     Since the sudden changes in the city, Sakura’s time was spent busily healing those who had stumbled back into the Construction Point she’d stationed herself at. By some stroke of luck, her ability to heal those who had been harmed by the various monsters outside was restored, although not in full. Those five minutes every hour that her potential was unlocked... she flitted about the Construction Point, tending to as many of the wounded as possible.

     And then there was her brother. Takumi... of course he had taken it upon himself to face these beings from their world and foreign lands alike. He had luckily returned to the Construction Point before something worse had happened, but the tears in both his sleeve and skin made it clear that whatever he had encountered was dangerous.

     “Please, don’t go back out there. It’s not worth it... You can stay safe within this zone.” She couldn’t lose him again. Despite whatever magic existed within this city to bring him back, she wasn’t sure that she could bear it. Luckily, as the five minute period amplified her healing, Takumi’s wounds were mended, along with the injuries of a few additional allies around them. But it was no use unless he kept himself safe, as well. “Do you... do you know what did this?”

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Here’s a starter call for the second part of the event! Sakura’s going to be tending to the wounded and helping out as best she can with her staff, but she also has her yumi if she needs to fight! So like this for an event starter, capped at 3 !

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     “You’re right. We should get started, shouldn’t we? May I take a look, Peashy?” Feigning curiosity as an excuse to take the beacon kit gently from Peashy, Sakura examined it momentarily. Like most things here, it was unlike things she had ever seen at home, but she understood their task well enough to complete it. Having allies to help would hopefully make it that much easier.

     “Ah... does anyone know exactly where we should be doing this?” The most important end goal of this all was pudding... certainly.

@grifonkryuger  → @starlitpromise  → @yellwpxnch 

          ❝ right ! we gotta find a beacon thingy and shoot it ! with this ! ❞ who in their right mind let peashy hold the beacon kit ? is she going to be the one who pulls the trigger ? is this worrying anyone at all ? someone take it off her already before she accidentally shoots everything in her path or drops it. ❝ then we can go make pudding, yes ? pudding’s the reward ! ❞

         ✦▸    @springblessed  → @grifonkryuger  → @starlitpromise

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♔ ; @yanagichiri.

     “T-Takumi...” A hesitant hand reached out towards his form. Was he real? Was this truly her brother? Being taken from Hoshido had been shocking, and she had only just begun accepting this obstacle for what it was... Even this was something unexpected. But the city’s existence defied everything she knew; of course it was possible that those who had passed could exist here. Her eyes began to fill, but she was determined to remain strong, even if only for a little while. “Brother... Is it really you?”

     She successfully grabbed onto his sleeve. So it was true. Unless her captors were playing tricks on her, this was truly her brother. But she could not be elated as she was when she found Hinoka again. If Takumi was taken from the world she knew, it was likely that he was bearing the same pain that he had back then. She could only pray that this wasn’t the case, but she supposed she’d find out soon enough. For now, she would make sure that he was well, and if he was not, she’d do what she could to help him with what little she still had.