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shadowbringers

beneath the stars It's been a week since our newest expansion officially launched! And, I know, I know... some of you already have a lot of feelings that you need to air out. But canon updating in your games is a struggle! And so is finding PSL partners! Luckily, that's what we're here for. This is a post for you to play out all the Shadowbringers-related content you might be dying to write. Behind-the-scenes nonsense? Between-the-scenes angst? It's all welcome here! 1. Toplevel your character. Include any details you might think are relevant. Or don't. As always, we're not the cops. 2. Reply to other people's top levels! 3. Have fun! ⚔ Please clearly mark all spoilers in your thread subject lines. Clearly indicate whatever spoiler preferences you may have. We're only a week into the expansion, officially, and there's no shame if you're not far in it or haven't started it yet. ⚔ You are welcome to play characters who are new to Shadowbringers. However, please try to avoid topleveling with icons and descriptions that convey major plot-related spoilers. If you aren't certain about a character's playability, feel free to PM parser.

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[rewritten_history]

[He nods, glad no less for her presence and her seemingly ever-present want to help others, though he does privately wish she would take the time to rest when she needs it. He won't harp on her for it - he is very much guilty of the same, but with an unfair advantage in that his body does not need for such things anymore, not really. His mind, however...]

Well then, since we have come to an agreement, and we are both assured that my ears are quite healthy, would you care to accompany me while I check in with the rest of the city? [If she has a want to drag him from the city, he won't deny her that. He has been meaning to wander the lands a little, though his place has kept him within the borders unless absolutely necessary.]

[undauntedspirit]

[Parts of her have been trying to get that message to the rest of her- it's still in process, but… she's trying. She appreciates that everyone's done their best to make sure she does go to the inn every so often, even if she still is inclined to wander, to want to do.]

To walk with you? I could think of nothing better. [She gets up with a soft sound, stretching before offering his a smile. For the moment, she's not expecting to wander too far…. Though the Crystarium is a wonder to see at night, and she wonders if he's been able to take the time to do that. That seems a good start to her.] Where shall we go first?

[rewritten_history]

[He can understand the urgency, the need to get out and to help where others need. It's what has driven him for decades, blessedly while he has had the Tower's energies to support him through it. It has been as much a boon as it has a detriment, but it was a price he gladly paid. And now he pays it again, awake and energized for the walk to come.]

To the market first, I think. There has been my starting point for years, though I do tend to change things up now and then. [He offers a conspiratorial wink and lowers his tone, not enough to truly hide his words from curious passersby.] It keeps everyone from thinking me too predictable.

[undauntedspirit]

[And now there seems to be a moment where they can enjoy it- which is exactly what she wants, right now.

There are a few people walking past, or watching the sky for fireworks- one or two of whom do glance at the two of them. She chuckles, reaching out to touch the Exarch's shoulder.]

You trickster. Ah, but we wouldn't have you any other way, hm? But that sounds like a plan- we can grab something to nibble on for the rest of the trip. What do you think?

[rewritten_history]

[There's a special kind of attention that he pays to the hand laid upon his shoulder, though outwardly there is little to indicate as much. With the threats settled and behind them, for the time being at least, he is fast learning again what the Warrior is like, and he toes that line gently. It was a friendship he'd missed, if he were truly honest.]

[His pace is slow, just this side of casual and leisurely; her longer stride will keep up with his shorter one easily.]

It seems to have done me well thus far. I would have it no other way if my people are agreeable to it. [His flesh and blood hand gestures toward a side of the round stand in the tavern just ahead.] The food there is quite good, if I do say so myself. Have you had an opportunity to try it in your time here?

[undauntedspirit]

[It's meant in part to reassure him- well, both of them, really- that he's there, they're there. And that she can touch him. She'd been frightened, with all of the Light contained inside her- so being able to reach out casually is a huge relief.]

I don't imagine they'd be otherwise. [She perks up, attention turned towards the stand.] I've had a taste of some of their meals! But I'd love to know if you have any recommendations- perhaps we might have some sort of celebratory treat?

[rewritten_history]

[It is rare still that people should even come close enough to be within arm's length of their Exarch, and with so many people about as they wander nearer to the tavern, he has noticed that whispers have already started. When he stepped closer to let her touch his ears, he'd lost the cause - of course there would be rumors, but he was content to let them talk.]

[The breeze through the Crystarium shifted just right, and on it he caught a hint of mild sausage and smoked meats and herb vegetables, what must be the special of the day. He caught her gaze with a wondering look of his own, ears bobbing lightly.]

Over the years, I have sampled most of their menu. The seasons shift it little, but with the days cooling, you might take a liking to their stew. Whatever it is that takes your fancy, consider it on the house. I will take care of the tab. [If the owner even charged them for their meal at all, considering what all had been done in recent days, and by whom. Still, he would not presume, and he certainly had funds enough to carry their food and drink.]

[undauntedspirit]

[She hadn't really thought about that, admittedly. But- telling people to stop won't do anything, as far as she can tell. And besides- they are friends, aren't they? She's not afraid to show that.]

It smells delicious. [She smiles back at him brightly, tilting her head in lieu of having ears that perk up.]. I'll take your recommendation, then! Ah… you don't have to do that. [Really… she feels a little spoiled.]. I'll have to buy you something sometime.

[rewritten_history]

[After everything, he is only too glad to be able to call her a friend, and to hear her call him such. For a time, he worried he might not fit the description any longer for his deceit, and he wouldn't blame her. He never could - she was more than entitled to hurt and anger upon learning what he'd done, even after knowing why. But the coins had not fallen in that manner, and here they were.]

[He shook his head and gestured to a seat at a table a little away from the crowd in suggestion.]

Please, think nothing of it. Or if you must, think it a small part of a debt we owe you for giving us all that you have without first consulting you on the matter. Your contributions here have earned you a fine meal and an enjoyable evening, at the very least.

[undauntedspirit]

[It's true that deceit has hurt her deeply. A part of her wants to shake him for it- to wonder how he could have assumed she wouldn't remember him, to have thought that hiding himself away could ever be for the best. And yet- he meant to protect her, in a way. She dislikes the path, but… she appreciates that. Perhaps she'll tease him greatly- but she cares about him, and he's alive to be teased. It will work out.]

Well. When you put it that way… [She chuffs a little, smiling.]. I'll accept it gratefully. Might I ask you to order, then?

sorry for so late!

[rewritten_history]

[If she had taken exception to it with him, he had no protest. Much as he had been once all was said and done and he stood before the Warrior and the Scions, broken and exposed for exactly who and what he was, he had had no excuse. All he had was an apology and his deepest regrets for everything he had had to drag them through, even if it was to save their worlds.]

[If all she has for him in this is her teasing, her friendship, he will count himself more than fortunate. She had, after all, been his inspiration.]

Gladly. They have a lovely herb soup with spiced bread and an ale I might recommend. [And, if she has no protest, he will place the order for them.]

<3 I didn't mean to get this late so @@

[undauntedspirit]

[And in the end- they are alive. That's something she will be thankful for. Where they go from here… well. Hopefully they'll be working together, with their cards clear to each other.]

That sounds splendid. Then- two servings of that?