#light everlasting

"I couldn't find you at the party… I brought some food... May… May I join you?...." Phase 2A aka proto Phase 2

"There you are."

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"Cherish the stars and the light they bring you in the dark. For you are a traveler, are you not?".

There's probably a few half remembered Eastern (yokais / Qilin / celstial mounts/ raijus/ lion dance) and Grecian folklore mixed inside the furball. Absolutely nothing to do with Abyssos 8th circle.

Too lazy to erase bow and draw with dual blades when I remembered she can shoot lightning or swords (Shut up Emiya)

As though using Thancred’s sense of priorities to buy himself time. Time for what? More words of empty promises and oath? For what? The next threat? How do you even bargain with a Sin Eater?! Who else will die? Who else will get hurt because of his schemes?

And what good would that amount to if one has to sacrifice a friend to achieve such a lofty goal? Dark thoughts, darks thoughts wonder if he even sees them as friends or much less allies when it comes to his visions and prophecies. Greater good be dammed

Even while Y’shtola and Alphinaud questioned him, his stubborn silence on the matter and the empty words that distract only frustrate the half grown Elezan maid to the point of breaking off to join Thancred and Ryne in caring for Hylnyan.

A wet towel covered the Miqo’te eyes. Cold light crackling, seeking to escape from her left eye. There was a strange quality to her much paler hair and skin. She had worked with those who were touched by Sin Eaters and yet this seems different somehow. Belated realizing that the dark hair Miqo'te was losing colour since her arrival.

So many questions and yet she hoped that Hylnyan’s closeness to Thancred and his soothing voice would draw the Miqo’te back into their fold. Hopefully as herself. However much time Ryne had bought and whatever good it might do.

The thought of Ryne having to fight a Lightwarden Hylnyan was terrifying. Do they even have what it takes to take on her? Ryne having to absorb all that light and become another Lightwarden or face another possible Oracle rebirth.

Was this what the line of nameless girls were subjected to as Oracles of Light in their final fight? Was Urianger preparing Ryne for this fate as well? Its scares her to wonder if the only reason he hides in Il Mheg was to avoid getting too attached to people.

What happen to finding him oh great Warrior of Light? Is the Saviour of Ishgard satisfied with reuniting other people families that her own no longer matter? Or are charming smiles, fine collarbones, bedroom eyes and Doman songs replacement enough?

Empty praise, lies, empty, empty, empty. Empty flowery words that are but wind. All for the quickest way forward. Take on the light, become the Weapon of Light,

Burn hot, burn bright. Bring the fury of Halone Incarnate to bear. Bask them in the Light The Light leads, the Light feeds The torch burns bright Let the Light in, burn the dark Dark rose blossoms

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“Oh poor poor Little Exarch, Whatever made you think that she would be docile like Vaultry’s pets. When she is very much Light incarnate? A mere Weapon of Light indeed. A pale imitation of a once bright torch will still burn bright when fed with fuel. Congratulations Exarch. Your hero will usher in the 8th Umbral Calamity that you sort to avoid. The light that guides is the light that burns!"

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A snap of his fingers and the Ascian disappears, Ryne’s panicky voice return Thancred to his senses. The children had acted before he could

“Thancred.” Urianger called, but instead of answering he hurried to Hylnyan’s side.

“I… done what I can…. I don’t know how long she would hold!” Ryne looked to him as if he had all the answers. "We can't stay here regardless." “Thancred! I…”

Thancred had Ryne help arrange Hylnyan onto his back. He almost cursed aloud when he realized she was lighter than he had remembered.

“Alisaie! Cut us a path down! Alphinaud back her up!” “Right!” the twins answered in one voice. “Thancred!”

“Shtola, cover my back,” “Of course.” “Ryne, stay close to me just in case. Forget the bow, the exterior's an oft-used glamour.” “Right.” The girl answered back firmly, trying hard to fight back tears. The stakes were high, they had fought Lightwardens together but Hylnyan as one would be a horrific outcome.

“Thancred please! I didn’t-“ “Not now Urianger. If anything happens to Hylnyan, seeking forgiveness would be the least of your worries. If there’s even anyone left to seek it from.” He said grimly, giving a shrug to ensure his passenger is in place, there was a faint crackle of light from underneath the eye patch that she wearing. Whatever gods that were watching out for her till now, he hoped that they still do.

“Alisaie! Go! Now!” he snapped.

With a firm set of her jaw and tearing her eyes away from them she flew towards the exit with her brother at her heels. He followed, one step at a time into unknown territory.

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Why its not a princess carry like Estinien does is something I'll never know. The 2nd time was Ragnarok's return.

That entire borg queen Halone incarnate conversation.

Oh yeah, of course Thancred knows her weight. Yugiri gave Hylnyan, Yda and Thancred and whoever interested in parkour training sessions before and after bloody banquet a specialized training session. Most of the physical DPS and tanks were game enough to join. One session probably include stacking like a deck of cards.

And Emet, each time he goes "Light that guides, light that burns" he's invoking my Azem's name - Helen as a blessing or a curse. Partly why I think his speech translate into Vanu Vanu