Scion

     The sleigh-rides looked like a wonderful opportunity to feed the eyes with beauty. Having found a quiet moment to herself she slips away to recharge. Even Queens need to cool their social battery.

     However, when she climbs into the next sleigh she finds someone already sitting there. Gasp.

     “–Oh! I am so sorry, I did not realize this was already occupied by someone.”

@adelphoiflux

               Curiosity had called upon him to investigate this so-called social gathering, skeptical of their authenticity because of the city’s sinister premise. Yet when he arrived, he found the place not unlike that of Ul’dah’s exquisite banquets. Alphinaud’s skepticism ebbed away, slowly but surely, enough to try one of these sleigh rides just outside the main hall.                To his surprise, a young woman, around his age it seemed, climbed into the sleigh with him, catching Alphinaud off guard. Yet, he was quick to regain composure, smiling gently at the other.

          ❝ Precisely! Though it… kind of makes me wonder how most have become accustomed to it in the city. But you’re right. Faunus are people who are born with the physical attributes of animals. They can be a cat, a lizard, even some can be arachnids. Unfortunately, they’re met with horrible prejudice. ❞ something which she would gladly stand against were the time to come. ❝ I only hope that your own races aren’t met with something as that back where you’re from. Remnant can be questionable, but I would like to believe the majority of people wouldn’t stand for it. ❞

               “’Twould appear we share a commonality in that regard. Indeed, we have a handful of races, of all shapes and sizes living together in relative serenity.” Peaceful beast tribes included. But alas, not all was well back in his home star.

               Linkpearls were so much more convenient. Enter the rather perplexed Alphinaud, fiddling with this so called ‘cellphone’ device. A communications device, to be precise, though one of foreign make. Now, the young Scion was familiar with lost Allagan technology and how advanced they were, but he never dabbled in them. That was more of Cid’s forte. Carefully, his fingertips touched the screen, scrolling through with perhaps an overestimated amount of caution.

💠 @adelphoiflux· 💠

   This world was different from the one she came from. There were no Titans, no Blades and no species she had seen when she was there. Each thing it had was somewhat rare for the Aegis due to be unknown. That didn’t mean it was bad, though, because she found herself curious about them. She didn’t know what was happening exactly, but she could say that it had its merits, whoever the creator was.

   ❝This place is really lively and interesting.❞ She let out her thoughts, without knowing that someone could heard them at the moment.

               Indeed, her comment was heard, picked up by the telltale pointed ears of the young elezen. An interesting observation, thought Alphinaud, though not without its flaws, as he would soon point out. “--But rather sinister, is it not?” he chimed in. “True, this world has a myriad of people, their culture and beliefs along with it. Yet the manner in which we were sent here and the entire premise of it all... ‘tis unnerving, to say the least.”

               “A-Adorable--!?”

          ❝ That’s a wonderful way to look at it. I never really heard an animal speak before, honestly… and Faunus are people just like the rest of us. Though I’m positive there’s some bully out there who would like to say otherwise. But I do know this city can be… quite a lot to take in upon arrival, so I can’t really say I fault anyone for thinking it peculiar. ❞

“Now now…are you embarrassed about the subject at hand? While hard to understand sometimes, it’s only a way of life…though it can be used for pleasure purposes as well.”

“Become more candid with the discussion and you’ll grow out of it, I promise. Or maybe you won’t…either way, I do so enjoy innocent reactions such as yours.”

               “’Tis rather hard to hide embarrassment, I must admit,” he said sheepishly, pale cheeks burning red, fighting with every fibre of his being to remain composed. “I-I’m well aware, though it was never a point of discussion amongst friends.”

“Unfortunately yes. Sometimes even multiple times in a single week. Please tell me you’ve had the basic discussion already…this may be a bit hard for you to understand if not.”

               “I-I see... well then, consider me educated on the matter. Though I much prefer other topics worthy of discussion.”

“It’s that time of the week again, isn’t it…”