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[waldwasser]

Junelezen #1 - Hello

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A small Susumi to cheer us all on into Dawntrail ^^

[rajian]

wolgraha-week, day 2: date

I know I am late and day 2 was yesterday but I really needed a second opinion on this... now I have it so here you have my fanfic Part 2 :D

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„Okay, this one absolutely looks slutty…“ Rajian was downright distressed. She had been trying on clothes for hours now even though she was about to go shopping for new clothes (and maybe some books…). It was her own fault though. She had asked G’raha to go shopping together and it didn’t even occur to her that this could be seen as a date. She had just wanted to go with somebody she liked and who would not have a problem with stepping into a bookstore after. But then she told Susumi. „Oh, so you finally got the courage to ask him on a date, hm?!“ – „A Date?! Nonono!! I just… thought… I… I just wanted to step into a bookstore after and… needed some advice…?!“ Rajians excuse sounded bad even in her own ears. „Riiight…“, Susumi said, „and what makes you think he doesn’t think of it as a date?!“ Rajian didn’t know what to answer to that. Susumi’s logic was flawless. After all she had asked him to spend the afternoon and evening together with just the two of them.

And here she was. She had not been able to sleep in as she normally did since she had become a Miqo’te. Instead she tried on outfits and had called for Susumi’s help an hour ago. When Susumi finally entered the house, Rajian was overjoyed. „Whats wrong, love? This one looks great?!“ Susumi clearly could not see all the flaws Rajian had found with her outfit while turning in front of the mirror for the past 10 minutes.

Another 30 minutes passed until they had found an outfit which both of them were happy with. „Alright, now go get him and don’t you dare not making a move today!“ Susumi tried her best to psych Rajian up.

Rajian herself was a nervous wreck when she arrived at the meeting point. Being overly-punctual as usual she did her best not to run in nervous circles. She kept mumbling to herself what she could have forgotten so she didn’t even notice somebody coming closer until he stood right next to her. Okay, now she was almost sure herself that he didn’t see this as a normal meeting as well. Or maybe he wore this shirt no matter who he went shopping with?! She surely was overinterpreting this. It’s not like he was always wearing the same clothes… just… most of the times…

„Hey, I hope you didn’t have to wait for long.“ He greeted her with a bright smile. Gorgeous. She almost forgot to answer that. „Oh, no, I just came here…“ (like 20 minutes ago…). „Great, are you ready to start? I sure hope we have some time later, I found this cute new bookstore in the area…“ This was all he needed to say to get the conversation going. The prospect of a new bookstore took away Rajian’s nervousness.

They strolled through the stores all afternoon. Soon it had gotten dark and the last bookstore had to ask them politely to leave.

As they stepped outside, G’raha looked at the sky and took a deep breath. „What a beautiful night sky“ he said. „Do you wanna get something to eat?“ – „You know what?! I got an idea.“ Rajian smiled. „Please wait for me one second.“ And with those words she went to a nearby restaurant. She returned soon after with two steaming containers and a package she must have gotten elsewhere. „Follow me.“ Rajian said and guided G’raha out of the city.

They stopped at a nearby blooming meadow where she revealed the contents of her package. Apparenly she had bought a huge picnic blanket which she unrolled and sat on. Having shaken off his initial feeling of surprise, G’raha sat down as well.

They chatted and laughed under the stars the whole night through.

[ainyan]

A Perfect Moment

It was such a plain length of wood, golden brown and nearly straight. Whorls of darker bronze swirled along its length, adding a rich depth to the honey-hued stick. She plucked it up from where it lay fallen upon the forest floor, weighing it thoughtfully in her hands. It had a good weight and heft to it, and she thought perhaps she could see the shape it was meant to be within the subtle curls and eddies of its yet-living aether.

A stump lay slumbering nearby, its surface decorated with soft moss and pale blue flowers. When she clambered up to sit upon its surface, she felt the wood warm beneath her, welcoming her gentle presence. Her smile came unbidden as she drew out the tiny whittling knife she carried in the pouch that hung at her side.

Dangling her legs over the edge of the stump, she lifted the stick and experimentally ran the edge of the knife along the wood, careful to apply no pressure to her strokes as she traced the will of the wood. Finally satisfied that she’d correctly divined the shape within the branch, she set the sharp blade against the soft wood and began to carve minute pieces away from the heart.

The shape took hold slowly as she allowed the aether lingering within the wood to guide her strokes, carefully teasing out the flat blade of the handle, the thick, sturdy roundness of the haft, and the shallow bowl that would complete the simple cooking spoon. It was a utilitarian piece, though she thought she saw hints of flowering vines that she would later pick out with her carving tools and carefully applied layers of varnish. It was not meant for show; it was meant to be used, to be cherished, to be loved.

A gift, she thought, though she was not quite certain for whom. It would come to her, she knew; someday she would look into a face and know beyond any doubt that this spoon belonged in his or her hands, to be used to enhance the dishes they made.

Until then, though, she would carry it among her things, and wait for that perfect moment.

A moment much like she’d just experienced.

A single, perfect moment.

This is my swap gift for @waldwasser for the FFXIV Swap #4 ^.^ The loose themes were Vacation/Relaxation, Hatchingtide, and Spring. I went with the first theme of Relaxation. Struck by the fact that the mun mentioned that Susami enjoyed being in the forest and enjoyed woodworking - and was uniquely attuned to living aether - I thought perhaps she might enjoy a moment of peace helping a branch become the useful spoon it so desired to be.

Thank you for letting me play with your lovely girl; I enjoyed myself greatly, and hope you also enjoy this gift! <3

[waldwasser]

Junelezen #30 - Goodbye

Huh. I guess the effects of Growingway's carrots finally wore off...

Being tall was very fun, but for Dawntrail, it's back to potato for Susumi! Thank you for the help and the fun photo shoot @rajian ^^

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[waldwasser]

Junelezen #11 - Noon

Even to those that grew up with it, the noonday thanalan sun is no joke!

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[waldwasser]

Junelezen #3 - Breakfast

Old habits die hard, and nothing can beat a classic Ul'dahn breakfast! Well, unless adding pancakes is an option...

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[waldwasser]

Junelezen #2 - Dawn

Sing a song of dawn Dawn, the day reborn

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[waldwasser]

Junelezen #18 - Evening

There are few things more relaxing than ending a long day with a warm bath <3

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[waldwasser]

Junelezen #21 - Mount

When I logged in to take a gpose for this prompt, I had something else in mind - and then the post moogle delivered this to me, because a long time friend has lately also gotten into FFXIV (thanks in no small part to @rajian and my gentle pushing...)! So I really had no choice but to celebrate this by showing you the latest addition to my ever-growing flock of horse birds :D

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[waldwasser]

Junelezen #26 - Late

The Twelveswood is beautiful late at night - if you don't mind (or manage to dodge) the occasional monster, that is.

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[waldwasser]

Junelezen #4 - Departure

On to new adventures!

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[waldwasser]

Junelezen #28 - Homecoming

Coming home after a long journey really makes you appreciate how comfortable your own bed is.

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[waldwasser]

Junelezen #25 - Old Friend

A lot has changed for Susumi over the years, but some things haven't <3

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[waldwasser]

Junelezen #17 - Aether Current

It's been five years since the calamity, and still the aether here feels... unsettled.

Susumi is very good at tracing the flow of aether within living things, but not especially skilled at detecting changes in ambient aether - unless they are as strong as those in Mor Dhona.

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[waldwasser]

During a discord server Christmas swap last year, I was lucky enough to get this gorgeous illustration of Susumi from @nonps ! It captures how, even as an elezen, she looks very much like a lalafell, far better than I ever could ^^ It's so cute!!! (posted with permission)

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