#( CYRIEL. | INTERACTIONS. )

[storiesbreathed]

she shouldn't be here. even before leaving, there is part of cyriel who knew this. should anyone see beyond her mask or saw just how much of a state of disrepair her cane was, or worse, recognize her from the shop or worst, the streets where she often hid and took what the rich fucks of the town or visiting did not really need but she did. this place, this gathering, though would be a motherlode should she manage to slip some jewlery off of nobles. further, and she would not even admit this to herself, she wanted to see just what these kinds of things were like- her gown was something she had made herself, borrowing the finest fabric she could from the curtains hanging in her room and one of her own fine gowns and the thread from lathra to make it look finer than it was- and though is still looks slightly less than the others here, but it's the fine and vibrant scarlet color that sells it, she hopes-

that and the golden mask she had stolen off a vendor when she had talked herself into attending this morning.

even so, cyriel had been caught off guard when she had been approached, almost struck speechless truthfully. she had expected to be invisible, to be able to hug the sidelines as she took in the sight, but this half-elf had other plans and asked her to join him on the dance floor...

her feet tremble a bit without the support of her cane and from inexperience and she is letting him lead, trying to follow but she finds it oddly... fun. relaxing even, and her curiosity about this noble grows with every step.

" you know... i have never d-" she corrects herself with a hum. a force laugh, eyes closing as she tries to focus back in. she has her part to play. " it has been some time since i have danced, be it in lessons or at an event like this." she looks back up at the masked figure. " do you enjoy dancing? "

crown of midnight. cyriel dances with vax, @orphicflames at a masquerade.

[news365timesindia]

[ad_1] The fourth annual of DWP Prive, the limited edition of the world’s biggest B2B platform for destination weddings, is set to impress the luxury destination wedding industry on April 9 at the magnificent Cinnamon Life City of Dreams, Colombo, Sri Lanka.   QnA International’s exclusive DWP Prive—an intimate, reimagined evolution of the DWP Congress will showcase Sri Lanka’s stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and world-class hospitality.   Designed to foster unparalleled networking and extraordinary experiences, DWP Prive will bring the global DWP community together in the exclusive and immersive setting of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, presenting this exclusive gathering of industry leaders an opportunity to extend their offerings in a growth industry.   Industry veterans addressing the gathering are perfectly aligned in their appreciation of Sri Lanka as the host country, Cinnamon Life City of Dreams as the ideal venue for weddings and celebrations, and the remarkable opportunities the convention offers to the industry.   Preston Bailey, President, Preston Bailey Designs, USA   Preston Bailey, President, Preston Bailey Designs, USA, the legend himself is set to take on a very innovative approach to his Opening Keynote at the DWP Prive with the latest in Pillow talk: Shading Light on Issues that No One Wants to Talk About for an unfiltered and thought-provoking talk to tackle the untold challenges, candid realities, and behind-the-scenes truths of the luxury wedding industry—conversations that will redefine the way we think, create, and celebrate.   Indian weddings are travelling far and wide and Sri Lanka continues to be a destination of choice for couples planning their weddings in proximity. Renowned wedding designer, Sumant Jayakrishnan, Founder, Scenografia Sumant, India, said, ”Colombo really has the best of both worlds of both India and the Far East. The warm hospitality, the innate friendliness, the spirit of good cheer, and the loving bonhomie, all within a lush and tropical landscape, is unmatched. The wide range of luxe hotels and resorts reflects a very individual and sophisticated approach to architecture, landscaping and healing. I have now been a participant on and off at the international DWP’s since 2015 and have always enjoyed the wide range of people representing the far reaches of the world, their varied and different approaches to the world of weddings, and the breadth of rich experiences that all have shared unconditionally, and with a lot of care and love. These interactions have enriched my personal world beyond description.”   Another big market for couples who like to plan their luxury celebrations and destination weddings abroad - China will also be represented at the event this year. Cyrielle Mohara, Founder & CEO, Chic & Co., China, is exploring Sri Lanka as a venue for events organised by her company and for learning about industry developments. She is interested in “the conversations shaping the future of weddings, discovering a new location to propose, to hear more about AI in weddings, and seeing how the industry trends are changing according to the target market.”   The host hotel for DWP Prive is Asia’s most anticipated luxury landmark—Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo. Designed to redefine luxury, this architectural marvel blends world-class hospitality with Sri Lanka’s vibrant cultural essence. With its stunning skyline views, exceptional dining experiences, and state-of-the-art event spaces, Cinnamon Life sets the perfect stage for an extraordinary gathering of the global luxury wedding and celebrations industry. Aarti Manocha, Founder & Managing Director of Milestones to Memories Pvt. Ltd, India, is also delighted with Sri Lanka as the destination. About Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, she says, “This iconic hotel embodies the essence of Sri Lankan hospitality, blending sleek modernity with warm elegance”.

Aarti further enthuses, “I'm thrilled to be a part of DWP Prive 2025, where the crème de la crème of the wedding industry will converge to shape the future of luxury weddings. I expect inspiring conversations, innovative ideas, and unparalleled networking opportunities. As a speaker, I'm looking forward to sharing my insights and learning from fellow experts while connecting with esteemed wedding planners, designers, and connoisseurs. I hope together we'll redefine the art of luxury wedding planning.”   Africa continues to be one of the leading emerging markets for couples wanting to explore destination weddings abroad. Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, CEO of Zapphaire Events, and Adeola Okeshola, CEO of 2706 Events attending from Nigeria, are pleased to be travelling to Sri Lanka, famed for its “rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and world-class amenities that create a unique blend of elegance and sophistication.”   Funke will travel to Sri Lanka for the first time and is looking forward to enlisting it as a dream destination. On DWP Prive, she says, “My expectation is to make new friends, enjoy the conversations while learning about new trends, new business ideas, and how I can move my business forward to be positioned for the new and emerging clients that require our services. Technology for efficiency and innovation, personalization, and immersive experiences will be shaping the event wedding industry, and I look forward to being a part of these talks.”   Adeola expects DWP Prive 2025 to be a game-changer in the luxury wedding industry. “I'm looking forward to connecting with like-minded professionals, speaking & learning about the latest trends and innovations, and exploring opportunities for collaboration. The event's focus on shaping the future of weddings aligns with my passion for delivering exceptional wedding experiences,” she says.   Padmi Fernando, Director, Business Development Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, said, “We are thrilled to have Cinnamon Life as the host hotel for the DWP Prive, an event that brings together the world’s most influential minds in curating iconic destination weddings. Hosting this in Sri Lanka is a testament to the country’s rising appeal as a premier wedding destination, and we see this as a pivotal moment to position Colombo—and Cinnamon Life—at the heart of extraordinary destination weddings in the region.”   Sidh NC, Director of QnA International, highlighted the significance of DWP Prive, “With the global market for destination weddings expected to exceed USD 420.72 billion by 2030, this exclusive gathering of industry leaders presents a tremendous opportunity for the weddings and celebrations industry. We’re pleased at the tumultuous welcome the event has received from our partners and industry associates.” !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window,document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '311356416665414'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); [ad_2] Source link

[news365times]

[ad_1] The fourth annual of DWP Prive, the limited edition of the world’s biggest B2B platform for destination weddings, is set to impress the luxury destination wedding industry on April 9 at the magnificent Cinnamon Life City of Dreams, Colombo, Sri Lanka.   QnA International’s exclusive DWP Prive—an intimate, reimagined evolution of the DWP Congress will showcase Sri Lanka’s stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and world-class hospitality.   Designed to foster unparalleled networking and extraordinary experiences, DWP Prive will bring the global DWP community together in the exclusive and immersive setting of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, presenting this exclusive gathering of industry leaders an opportunity to extend their offerings in a growth industry.   Industry veterans addressing the gathering are perfectly aligned in their appreciation of Sri Lanka as the host country, Cinnamon Life City of Dreams as the ideal venue for weddings and celebrations, and the remarkable opportunities the convention offers to the industry.   Preston Bailey, President, Preston Bailey Designs, USA   Preston Bailey, President, Preston Bailey Designs, USA, the legend himself is set to take on a very innovative approach to his Opening Keynote at the DWP Prive with the latest in Pillow talk: Shading Light on Issues that No One Wants to Talk About for an unfiltered and thought-provoking talk to tackle the untold challenges, candid realities, and behind-the-scenes truths of the luxury wedding industry—conversations that will redefine the way we think, create, and celebrate.   Indian weddings are travelling far and wide and Sri Lanka continues to be a destination of choice for couples planning their weddings in proximity. Renowned wedding designer, Sumant Jayakrishnan, Founder, Scenografia Sumant, India, said, ”Colombo really has the best of both worlds of both India and the Far East. The warm hospitality, the innate friendliness, the spirit of good cheer, and the loving bonhomie, all within a lush and tropical landscape, is unmatched. The wide range of luxe hotels and resorts reflects a very individual and sophisticated approach to architecture, landscaping and healing. I have now been a participant on and off at the international DWP’s since 2015 and have always enjoyed the wide range of people representing the far reaches of the world, their varied and different approaches to the world of weddings, and the breadth of rich experiences that all have shared unconditionally, and with a lot of care and love. These interactions have enriched my personal world beyond description.”   Another big market for couples who like to plan their luxury celebrations and destination weddings abroad - China will also be represented at the event this year. Cyrielle Mohara, Founder & CEO, Chic & Co., China, is exploring Sri Lanka as a venue for events organised by her company and for learning about industry developments. She is interested in “the conversations shaping the future of weddings, discovering a new location to propose, to hear more about AI in weddings, and seeing how the industry trends are changing according to the target market.”   The host hotel for DWP Prive is Asia’s most anticipated luxury landmark—Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo. Designed to redefine luxury, this architectural marvel blends world-class hospitality with Sri Lanka’s vibrant cultural essence. With its stunning skyline views, exceptional dining experiences, and state-of-the-art event spaces, Cinnamon Life sets the perfect stage for an extraordinary gathering of the global luxury wedding and celebrations industry. Aarti Manocha, Founder & Managing Director of Milestones to Memories Pvt. Ltd, India, is also delighted with Sri Lanka as the destination. About Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, she says, “This iconic hotel embodies the essence of Sri Lankan hospitality, blending sleek modernity with warm elegance”.

Aarti further enthuses, “I'm thrilled to be a part of DWP Prive 2025, where the crème de la crème of the wedding industry will converge to shape the future of luxury weddings. I expect inspiring conversations, innovative ideas, and unparalleled networking opportunities. As a speaker, I'm looking forward to sharing my insights and learning from fellow experts while connecting with esteemed wedding planners, designers, and connoisseurs. I hope together we'll redefine the art of luxury wedding planning.”   Africa continues to be one of the leading emerging markets for couples wanting to explore destination weddings abroad. Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, CEO of Zapphaire Events, and Adeola Okeshola, CEO of 2706 Events attending from Nigeria, are pleased to be travelling to Sri Lanka, famed for its “rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and world-class amenities that create a unique blend of elegance and sophistication.”   Funke will travel to Sri Lanka for the first time and is looking forward to enlisting it as a dream destination. On DWP Prive, she says, “My expectation is to make new friends, enjoy the conversations while learning about new trends, new business ideas, and how I can move my business forward to be positioned for the new and emerging clients that require our services. Technology for efficiency and innovation, personalization, and immersive experiences will be shaping the event wedding industry, and I look forward to being a part of these talks.”   Adeola expects DWP Prive 2025 to be a game-changer in the luxury wedding industry. “I'm looking forward to connecting with like-minded professionals, speaking & learning about the latest trends and innovations, and exploring opportunities for collaboration. The event's focus on shaping the future of weddings aligns with my passion for delivering exceptional wedding experiences,” she says.   Padmi Fernando, Director, Business Development Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, said, “We are thrilled to have Cinnamon Life as the host hotel for the DWP Prive, an event that brings together the world’s most influential minds in curating iconic destination weddings. Hosting this in Sri Lanka is a testament to the country’s rising appeal as a premier wedding destination, and we see this as a pivotal moment to position Colombo—and Cinnamon Life—at the heart of extraordinary destination weddings in the region.”   Sidh NC, Director of QnA International, highlighted the significance of DWP Prive, “With the global market for destination weddings expected to exceed USD 420.72 billion by 2030, this exclusive gathering of industry leaders presents a tremendous opportunity for the weddings and celebrations industry. We’re pleased at the tumultuous welcome the event has received from our partners and industry associates.” !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window,document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '311356416665414'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); [ad_2] Source link

[fromseya]

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤᕱᕱㅤㅤ८ㅤㅤseraphine⠀⠀⠀cyrielleㅤㅤ♡

hello there! i am handling a roleplay account on line! if you stumble upon this post, this means we perhaps have been friends before, or we were once oa \ sq mates on my previous twitter rp account! or maybe we are strangers because you met me on a cyber base such as ssefnum! yet, it is fine—i dont mind it at all! at last, welcome to my page!

during roleplaying, i once use the name of aeris kalanie! if we met on my rp account, please be at ease if the name of aeris kalanie didn't ring a bell to you! n____n i usually goes by the name of kala since it is shorter and easier to remember! however, i decided to change it to the name i am using right now, seraphine cyrielle! please feel free to call me by sera, or seya! also, here is a little list of the agencies i joined previously as (twitter handle) sullcyoon:

oa warteg — wartegbwang | oa blue lock — thebluekeeper

oa demon slayer — OF_KNY (UNVER)

the list may be updated if i ever joined another agency or squad!also, since this is a cyber account, i also have some small rules i wish you guys not mind to read! >____<

do nots \ donts: stabbing from the back, dragging me into nsfw interaction (both quote reposting or mentioning), and sending me gory \ jumpscare \ ghost \ insects containing pictures.

do \ dos: call me by sera or seya on timeline, use cw or tw for gore and insects (especially cockroaches, i beg), refer me as a she or her!

a little tmi, my account is completely minor friendly, but still, do not follow me without consent! that is all for now. ♡

[sosthemortalcoil]

Has SoS been updated recently?

It has not. I’m redoing the beginning currently for several reasons.

The passive voice. While Gabriel is a young angel in the first bit, the overall tone has always been a bit too passive for my liking. I ignored it initially as I anticipated that players would prefer to get onto the main plot. To counter this, I’ll be adding a section for what Gabriel was doing during Lucifer’s Fall. This includes more interactions with your nestmates and Cyriel.

Lack of knowledge of characters. While a staple of many choice games is giving you some preset relationships with characters, I think that given the overall pacing of my game it would benefit the players to experience the nestmates more prior to them falling apart. There was some confusion among several players as to who exactly Ramiel was, and the Trial scene is significantly less impactful if the players are apathetic about the entire event. Strong feelings, one way or another, are preferred.

Miscellaneous quality of life corrections. Again, for sake of getting content out there, I ignored some areas that I was less than pleased with my wording or descriptions. This includes a different interview with Sabriel and a revised interaction with Lucifer in the beginning.

Additional personality options. I would like to try and incorporate a few more dialogue options. This will be an ongoing change, and a key area of discussion for the future.

While I understand the desire to play further into the story, I think it’s more important to create a solid beginning before moving forward. Otherwise I fear weaknesses in the start will have negative ramifications to the experience of playing as the game goes on.

When looking for an update, the best place to check is the CoG forum thread--I update the title when there’s new content to play.

[honhonluigi]

Even if they're not siblings, do Byron and Cyriel like, interact or associate with each other in a way? They look like they'd be pretty good friends

They do interact! Cyriel's very conventionally attractive, and Baron's a bit of a pervert, being a lonely 15 year-old boy and all. He wants to date Cyriel, but she won't go out with him because she thinks he's not good enough for her. So Baron sees her as a stuck up snob, and Cyriel sees Baron as a pathetic pervert. They're at each other's throats a lot.

[rainbowtheque]

Athnuachan l’Académie

Titre : Athnuachan l’Académie

Autrice : Cyrielle Bandura 

Roman

Genre : Fantasy post-apocalyptique 

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Disponible en version numérique et papier - Nombre de pages : 468

Âge conseillé : À partir de 13 ans

Résumé

Sélène est née dans un monde de traditions, de superstitions et de vieilles rancunes. Ces croyances lui sont inculquées alors qu'elle est choisie pour devenir une Guerrière, une protectrice de Mór-roinn, une de celles qu’elle a toujours traitées de harpies.

Ses doutes demeurent alors qu’elle se rend compte que l’apprentissage de la magie lui vient moins facilement que pour ses camarades.

Malgré tout, Sélène se découvre une nouvelle famille en ces femmes qu’elle avait depuis toujours appris à détester... mais aussi une différence qui pourrait bien tout remettre en question.

Identités représentées :

Lesbiennes

Thématiques présentes :

Responsabilités, amitié, tolérance, apprentissage, importance de la nature, sens de la guerre, relations amoureuses

Avis de Cyrielle

C’est un roman où la psychologie des personnages et leurs interactions sont travaillées avec soin. On y retrouve de nombreux questionnements au sujet de la nature, de la guerre, de la morale, dans un monde où la technologie a été presque entièrement annihilée pour punir les Hommes. L’héroïne est loin d’être parfaite mais c’est ce qui fait qu’on s’y identifie aisément... elle a tout pour devenir un modèle pour des petites filles adeptes de lecture et d´aventure. 

[maid-of-the-golden-deer]

would valynaya tabris and gideon cousland get along? what about cyriel mahariel and the other two? what are the differences and similarities in personality and choices between the three of them?

Valynaya and Gideon have already interacted in one fic! They get along, but in a…business like way. Gideon likes her fine, but she’s naturally hesitant around human men and he’s concious and considerate of that.

Cyriel has the magic power to endear everyone to him because he’s small and cute; he gives off a “need to protect” vibe.

Cyriel, Valynaya and Gideon are all very different people. Cyriel is a delicate, timid, and shy. Gideon is an easy going ex-play boy. Valynaya is a tough as nails but also very sensitive and needs delicate care. Valynaya and Gideon share the trait of both being very gay, while Cyriel is still figuring his sexuality out.

They would both take him under their wings in their own way. Gideon understands figuring out your place in the world and understanding your sexuality, whereas Valynaya understands the struggles of being an elf in the world of humans. Cyriel is also only around 18-9, where Gideon is around 27 and Valynaya is about 25 (iirc), so they have the wisdom of life experience to give him.

They are all morally very good, though Valynaya and Gideon are far better at making tough choices more than Cyriel. In battle, however, Cyriel is terrifying, and his tendency to lose himself in the carnage concerns the elder two.

All in all, they’d make an effective trio.

[brunotison]

L’usage du smartphone et des réseaux sociaux chez les adolescents en 2018

Cyrielle Maurice | 12/09/2018

L’usage des appareils mobiles et des plateformes sociales chez les adolescents provoque chez certains parents doutes et préoccupation. C’est pour cette première raison que l’institut Common Sense a mené une étude auprès de milliers d’adolescents entre 13 et 17 ans pour connaître leurs habitudes, leurs usages et leurs comportements sur leur mobile et les réseaux sociaux. Le centre de recherche a corroboré les données qu’il avait obtenu en 2012 à celles de 2018 pour déterminer l’évolution de l’expérience des adolescents.

81 % des adolescents utilisent les réseaux sociaux

Sur la question de la consultation des réseaux sociaux, Common Sense note que les usages ont radicalement changé depuis 2012. Si le nombre d’adolescents qui les utilisent est resté stable avec environ 81 % des interrogés, le nombre de jeunes consultant les réseaux sociaux plusieurs fois dans la journée a plus que doublé en 6 ans. Il passe ainsi de 34 % en 2012 à 70 % aujourd’hui.

Les adolescents sont aussi de plus en plus nombreux à posséder un smartphone. De 41 % en 2012 la tendance explose à 89 % pour 2018. Une fine tranche de cette génération (19 %) clame quant à elle ne pas faire usage des réseaux sociaux.

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Les adolescents préfèrent communiquer via les SMS et les réseaux sociaux plutôt qu’en face à face

Common Sens révèle que le moyen le plus apprécié par les adolescents pour communiquer sont les services de messageries (texte ou vidéo) ou les SMS. La communication en face à face prend du plomb dans l’aile et seulement 32 % des adolescents la plébiscitent alors qu’ils étaient 49 % en 2012. 35 % préfèrent désormais envoyer des SMS, 16 % se tournent vers les réseaux sociaux et 10 % vers le chat vidéo.

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Une donnée contradictoire vient d’ailleurs étayer le sujet, puisque lorsque les adolescents se rencontrent en face à face, 44 % se disent frustrés de voir leur interlocuteur utiliser son smartphone. Paradoxalement, 55 % disent avoir du mal à laisser leur téléphone de côté lorsqu’ils sont avec leurs amis. Enfin, 54 % des adolescents admettent que l’utilisation de leur smartphone et des réseaux sociaux les déconcentrent quand ils sont avec des amis.

Facebook n’a plus la cote chez les jeunes

Aujourd’hui, Facebook semble définitivement considéré comme un réseau social de vieux. Seulement 15 % des adolescents déclarent que Facebook est leur principale plateforme sociale. Snapchat est le grand vainqueur de cette génération avec 41 % d’utilisateurs, devant Instagram qui peine avec ses 22 %.

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D’un point de vue émotionnel, les adolescents tendent à dire que les réseaux sociaux ont un effet positif sur leur moral : 25 % se sentent moins seuls, 16 % se sentent moins déprimés, 20 % ont l’impression d’avoir une meilleur confiance en soi.

Une autre partie des adolescents dont le bien-être socio-émotionnel est bas (solitude, dépression, manque de confiance) ressentent davantage les effets négatifs des médias sociaux. 70 % de cette partie se sentent exclus des interactions sociales, 43 % sont malheureux quand personne ne like ou commente leur post, les menant à les supprimer. Enfin, 35 % de ces adolescents mal dans leur peau ont été cyber-harcelés, contre 5 % des jeunes au bien-être socio-émotionnel élevé. Au total, 13 % des adolescents interrogés ont été cyber-harcelés.

Sources du blog du modérateur

[willowdied]

@dcvrsthrn ,vex'ahlia scolds “did you really think you’d get a second chance?”

despite what she is certain that vex thinks about her and what she has told her twin, it is impossible for her to dislike her. how could she when for the time that she was together with the other twin was filled with nothing but joyous praise about her. she knew so much about vex it felt, and yet, vex knew nothing about her, and upon meeting vex properly years after the fact, that was just fine with her. at least that is what she is trying her best to display. what she does feel now is deep fear and ease, tension, both at the conversation and the way that her eyes lock to hers.

hands clutch tightly to her walking stick and she looks past vex with an unfaltering gaze and tense shoulders- she cannot meet her eyes. especially not as she answers-

" no. " the words are oddly numb and despite her desire to appear this strong thing, determined and eased, her eyes fall down and she huffs out a sigh. she is not lying to the half-elf, she does not think that another chance will come, especially not here. but... sometimes she dreams and wonders. doesn't everyone with their first love?

she continues, eyes locked the floor. " i just want to talk to him. i think it would do the both of us some good. is that so wrong, a conversation? " eyes fall back to vex, half defensive, half... desperate,almost trying to win her approval as she had wanted to the years before. they were all different people now. but she would like to think vax felt the same unease as she did. hers would not falter, but she wants to free him of his.

it was all she ever had wanted. that was the one thing that had not change.

[willowdied]

@stealthildan​ squeaks says  ❛  don’t laugh ! so what , my voice cracked , but at least i was trying to talk dirty !  ❜

the moment that the words leave his mouth, cyriel is quick to cover her mouth, her cheeks dusting in a light pink flush- an embarrassing thing that he oh so easily gets out of her, like her  smiles, her ease, and, as is clear right now, her unconditional laughter. it works, at least enough, laughter muffling a little as she shakes her head, reaching to grab his hand and squeeze it. “ no no you were. you were doing great. you are great.” his hand is squeezed, lips still upturned, but as she raises her glance to look up at him, there’s something that softens slightly. it shows in her smile, dropping, but seemingly brighter, it shows in her eyes, in her deepening blush that dances on her cheekbones, it shows in the ways that her lips part, almost overflowing with though, and spilling. 

i love you. she can’t muster the courage to say it, at least, not in the moment, but it echoes in her head. like a mantra. she cannot say it though, not now, afraid, so instead she raises their joint and kissing it before leaning forward to kiss his temple, giving his hand a tug, gentle, but firm. “ you can still if you really want to or you don’t have to, because i would also be content to cuddle.or whatever else. i don’t really know how the fuck to do this.” she said with a chuckle, shaking her head. “ i also promise it was encouraging laughter and nothing more. ” 

[willowdied]

( @stealthildan​ explains  “i need to get out.” ) 

she doesn’t need to ask - she wants to ask what happened, she wants to know the specifics, but she does not want to force it out of him. given this. given the look on his face. given everything, the last thing that he needed to do is explain himself, or even say the four words that he says. cyriel’s eyes hold her worry, but her smiles, hoping the sight is reassuring. “ then we’ll get out. ” she says matter of factly, pausing to look behind her at the store for a moment, clocking who all had managed to come in before reaching for her phone, sending some sort of excuse as to why she would not be working but be home late to lathra before muting her and tucking her phone away, one hand holding her stick, the other reaching to hold vax’s, squeezing it, smiling a little before walking out, somewhat quickly, but not too much. 

“ you thinking walk and talk? or do you want to go somewhere a little quieter? ” she offered, head tilting to the side.  “ whatever you want to do, we’ll do it. ” she just had to cheer him up. she wanted to cheer him up. 

[willowdied]

( ...veiled one ~ cyriel... she made me think that that place wasn't going to be bad forever. that maybe i could carve out a place for myself even if most people didn't want me there. but i was wrong, and she showed me that. not that it matters anymore, the only thing i have left that she ever touched is my heart. ) 

her eyes are locked on the ground, her shoulders tense. she swallows. “ that would be my mistake then. i was not trying to share that syngorn might be okay. i was trying to distract from everything else. ” one of may mistakes she has made. there is so much more she wants to say but she keeps it down, settling instead for a soft. “ i am so sorry for the confusion. ” 

[willowdied]

( she had only met the elf once, so many years ago, but vex'ahlia knew the damage she had done so well. and that was enough for her, enough to make sure she would never like her. not that she had expected to see cyriel anywhere outside of syngorn though, so this was worrying. hopefully her brother was too distracted by the rest of their group. hell, even mooning over keyleth would be better — and damn if vex hadn't expected to think that.  " now darling, " the endearment sharpened into a threat as vex traced a single arrowhead.  " i do hope you know to stay away from my brother. he's moved on, and is much better off without you. " ~~ @ignistelum ! ) 

oh gods, she should not have approached them. if she was being honest, her feel moved almost against her will, her heart saying that she had so much to say, she wanted to explain, she wanted to see how he was, how he had changed, who these people that he was traveling with were - of course it had to be his sister who spotted her before he did, though, cyriel feeling herself sinking into herself ever so slightly, though she tried her best to keep her head held high and like the words did not sting--- 

she had thought that he would move on. vax was charming, clever and kind, good, but that did not make the blow any harder. she stomached it, clutching tighter to her walking sitck and making her way towards the other half-elf. 

“ i would simply like a conversation. ” she stated plainly, face relaxed, or she was trying to keep her face relaxed ( deception check ... 18! ). “ it will be brief. i imagine he does not wish to entertain a figure from his past for too long. i feel there is an apology to be made on my part, do you not agree? ” 

[willowdied]

( [ HAND ]:     vax extends a hand to the cyriel, wordlessly asking for a dance. ~ @lovcalivc )

messing around like this in the backrooms in-between going over loot was not uncommon, but this sudden gesure, hand extended was. “ i-” cheeks burned for a moment before she looked down. her usual confidence was faltering for a single moment as she reached out to grab his hand , looking back up at him somewhat shyly though she did not try to hide it- no point. she hopes her voice can make up for the fluster. “ is that something you learned from your fancy tutors? ”  she smirked, letting her eyes meet his as she took a step closer. “ i am afraid you’ll have to teach me. i don’t know how. ” the words leave her mouth softly, almost unsure as her smirk fades to a small smile, watching his eyes for any indication of what to do but wanting to try.

[willowdied]

( [ HAIR ]:  vax slowly reaches out to catch a loose strand of the cyriel’s hair and tuck it gently and securely back behind their ear, letting their touch linger afterwards. (if the receiver has short hair, then the sender reaches out and gently runs their fingers through their hair to smooth it back. - @lovcalivc )

it was not her fault that lathra left the pair of them alone in the shop, nor was it too common for her to get her visitor in the day, due to classes ( cyriel did not go to school, she did not have interest in it either. she could read, she could do math, she knew all that she needed to know about the history of this place- what more could she learn from those places? ). she was meant to watch over till the old elf came back and, further, she was sure that if they went out right now they would more than certainly be caught trying to grab things and would not get a chance to go later... or maybe that was all just an excuse meant to clarify this in her head. 

they had been messing around with the finger fabrics, the story slow as it was, was even slower on the weekdays, so she was making hats or veils, messing around and playing characters with each fabric she draped over her, clearly having messed up her hair in the process but she did not notice... until vax reaches out, that is. 

the faintest of red color stains her cheeks as she leaned her head slightly towards the hand, whatever they were playing or talking about before lost for a moment  eyes staring into his before they looked away, raising her eyebrow a little bit. “ if that is your way of telling me to stop thank you for being so kind about it. but i would argue that this is just as fun as thievery. if not more. ” it wasn’t, but she wanted to see his reaction, smirk spreading proud on her lips as she looks upwards.