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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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Nanamo Ul Namo | That Sultana Potato of Yours

[nanaimo_bar]

[Assume she's been hearing THINGS about all you WoL people from a certain pixie and worrying herself sick.]

Here we go XD

[conjurerofuldah]

[ As soon as Amelia got home, she'd gone straight to Ul'dah to check up on her father, who'd told her to go check in with the Sultana as soon as she could. So that's where she was now, awaiting Nanamo's arrival and trying not to fidget. You'd think after all this time, she'd be more comfortable talking to important people, but nope. ]

Re: Here we go XD

[nanaimo_bar]

[As soon as Nanamo walked in the door, she folded her arms.]

Well? What do you have to say for yourself, miss, running off to another Star like that?

Re: Here we go XD

[conjurerofuldah]

[ Glancing at the guard that had escorted her in out of the corner of her eye, Amelia knew she wasn't going to get any help from him. Turning back to the sultana, Amelia lightly kicked at the floor. ]

I...

[ ...couldn't let another Calamity take place, couldn't let the others do it by themselves, couldn't...

Sighing softly, she cast her gaze back down to the floor. ]

I apologize for worrying you so much, Your Grace.

Re: Here we go XD

[nanaimo_bar]

[Nanamo sighed. Gesturing to the guard, she dismissed him as she said,] Sit down. You are obviously naught going to shuffle yourself into the rug on my account.

[Walking over to the tea set, she started brewing on her own accord as she said,] I have heard of your adventures through a certain pixie. While I am worried, I can always be happy you are safe. Just be glad that I am happy for your safety.

[conjurerofuldah]

[ Sitting down in the nearest seat, Amelia folds her hands in her lap and nods, relaxing a bit. Making a mental note to leave out the super creepy stuff, like what happened to Tesleen (because let's be honest, Amelia would probably have nightmares about that for the rest of her life), she finally spoke. ]

So...would you like to hear about how it went?

[nanaimo_bar]

As much as you wish for it. I wouldn't want you to be upset about it.

[Nanamo glanced over at Amelia.] I mean, you have had quite an adventure from what gleaned.

[conjurerofuldah]

Well...all right then...

[ Amelia let out a breath before launching into her story, intentionally leaving out the super creepy stuff like she had originally planned. Once she was done, she fidgeted with the sleeve of her tunic, debating whether to tell her of her plans to go back and check up on things later. ]

lmk if this isn't okay!

[aheroipray]

[ When she'd returned to the Source, Allumette was met with a grand pile of problems and duties that were hers to shift through. As the Free Company leader and Ul'dahn envoy, there was so much she'd left behind, and she hadn't really known for how long. In retrospect, it really was irresponsible, considering how many adventurers were under her care. She'd founded her company to make sure no adventurer would be harmed, that they would have an unaffiliated safe haven, and she just kind of "left". Her officers, friends, and wife helped manage that, but there was still so much to do.

Usually she stopped by to report to the Sultana far before now, as a member of the Flames, but there was a slight hiccup in her plans.

She was a Viera now. She hadn't always been; she used to be a Lalafell! She'd been trying to find some sort of alchemic concoction to help the Scions when she'd fallen into some Fantasia she had been teaching a guildmate how to make. In went a Lalafell, out came a Viera. She'd been too embarrassed then to report to Nanamo before leaving (terrible manners) and too embarrassed now (even worse.)

She couldn't put it off forever. Allu had sworn her power to the Sultana far more now, and this just looked bad. She'd hesitantly explained to Papashan, hoping to catch Nanamo at a quiet time. As a Lalafell, she was used to using her ninja skillset to appear before her in the quiet, but as tall as she was now, as different... Allu didn't think that'd go over well, so she was instead secluded to a balcony to await Her Grace.

At least the sky looked nice. ]

this is fine!

[nanaimo_bar]

[Nanamo was expecting some kind of report of some kind. With some of their heroes in disarray, the push at the front giving reports of varying major encounters of varying success and cheer and depressive news, their Hero on some kind of secret mission and everything else, she was beset with worry.

What Even.

When she stepped out onto the balcony, Nanamo leaned against the door and folded her arms.]

The shadows hide you well, but your hiding spot conceals a much smaller form than one that should be, my friend. Come on out of hiding. You're too tall to be hiding in a shrub.

[aheroipray]

[ Oh, she hates this.

Allumette, after a long moment, shuffles out, but quickly kneels before the Sultana and bows her head. ]

Your Grace. Mine apologies for such a late meeting.

[nanaimo_bar]

Nay, when I heard from Papashan that a most urgent meeting was needed to be met, I was wondering when you would arrive.

[The face was similar even if the body was different. The posture the same, the body language similar.]

It's good to see you again, my dear friend.

[aheroipray]

[ Her entire body relaxes; Allu shifts out of her respectful bowed head and looks up to her with a warm smile, even if she is a bit misty-eyed. ]

And good to see you as well. [ This finally feels like coming home. ] There has been... much I've learned, so much that it feels as if I've been gone for much longer. Even if what I say might sound incredulous... will you lend me your ear?

[nanaimo_bar]

I don't see why not, but come out of the cold. The chill of the night is going to be biting this time of year. I'll make something warming.

{Gesturing her inside, Nanamo went to her hearth as she began to brew, a skill learned from Kan-E.]

Tell me what's on your mind dear friend. It seems like you've been under a lot of stress as of late, with that pixie dancing in my dreams about your praises as of late.

[aheroipray]

[ Definitely home. She lets Nanamo retreat first, closing the door behind the two of them. ]

Feo Ul? ... I suppose I should've known better. She is a friend and ally. Perhaps Kha'li sent word.

Mine apologies for being callous and not speaking to you before now. The revelations I've had have kept me busy. I suppose...

[ She brings her hand to her chest, thinking. Start with the easy stuff first. ]

As with most things, Garlemald is why I've been a bit... sidetracked. We've seen many a weapon wielded against us, but I fear it escalates in a way many of us couldn't fathom.