@auradventurer.bsky.socialMisago's misgivings about not having a full understanding of the situation put him ill at ease. And the Keeper of the Lake...and the Mothercrystal's words...Iceheart seemed to know a great many things and Misago was ready to go find his own answers.
@auradventurer.bsky.socialMoenbryda: "Trust in the power of white auracite, Misago—and in me, of course."
@auradventurer.bsky.social「Why is everyone acting like I'm not coming back? This isn't the riskiest thing I've done, and besides, I feel great! Where did all this courage come from? Maybe whatever was burning through me back at Camp Dragonhead has run its course—I feel better than I have in a while!」
@auradventurer.bsky.socialMisago was excited to meet the mysterious Sharlayan he had heard about and was happy that Minfilia asked him to join her for her arrival. Moenbryda wasn't at all what Misago expected and he instantly saw how much excitement and hope she brought to everyone.
@auradventurer.bsky.socialYes, technically I did remake this shot later for NG+, and I don't want to use any NG+ shots for #AutumnRepost, since those are being posted slowly but surely. (You can find them with #MisagoARR and #MisagoARRX so far!) But this was such a formative gpose for sprout me, I wanted to revisit it today!
@auradventurer.bsky.social「I’m only here because I'm the Warrior of Light. I am tired of this. I want to go to new places! I want to help people! Not get tossed about like a trophy. Haurchefant seems to be the only one that understands. Alphinaud didn't even let me report back. I want to get back to him.」
@auradventurer.bsky.social「It has been far too long since I came out to explore. Look at the beauty here in the ice and the snow! To think I used to doubt if I loved Eorzea, but look at this place! I'm feeling great though…best I've felt in a long while. Maybe there really isn't anything wrong after all.」
@auradventurer.bsky.socialAfter gathering some more information on the current situation, Misago was excited to return with his report, and Haurchefant met him with equal enthusiasm.
Haurchefant: “Welcome back, old friend! I— (Oh dear, Alphinaud's looking this way. I do not think he likes being ignored.)"
@auradventurer.bsky.social「Oh come on just a minute… Oh good! He liked the tarts! Gods my heart is pounding so hard…please don't notice…I guess I didn't sleep this off… Calm down…I'm only here to sit at a table while Alphinaud tries not to make a fool of himself. There's nothing to be nervous about.」
@auradventurer.bsky.socialH: "Our hearths have been stoked to blazing in preparation for your arrival. It would not do for such a distinguished personage to catch cold whilst enjoying our hospitality."
M: 「Gods! He noticed during my last trip. But he noticed—now it is somehow even hotter in here!」
@auradventurer.bsky.socialMisago decided that he wanted to prepare something for Haurchefant to make up for being a bit out of sorts on his last visit and to try his best to make sure he didn't feel used by Alphinaud, especially after Alphinaud got him in his sights.
Guest shot by @/starkissedelezen
@auradventurer.bsky.socialMisago thought the Braves were supposed to ease his burden a bit, not cause him to run around a castrum on a rescue mission. He certainly couldn't leave Resh there to her fate, but he hoped they would be a bit more self-sufficient moving forward.
@auradventurer.bsky.socialAfter returning to the Rising Stones, Misago retreated to a quiet side room no one used to get some rest after the excitement in Coerthas.
「What was wrong with me? I feel fine now. Am I really just tired? Or did I have a bit of a fever? Let's hope I can sleep off whatever it is.」
@auradventurer.bsky.socialUpon seeing the door to Haurchefant's office, Misago's face flushed again.
「I can't help but smile when he looks at me like that. Ah this damned heat in here! But I really must come back soon when I'm not busy with Scion business. I already wish I didn't have to leave so soon.」
@auradventurer.bsky.socialAfter checking in with Drillemont, Misago headed out to see what he could find. More people he was too late to protect. And a mysterious presence outside Snowcloak. He didn't like where this was headed, but there was nothing else to be done at this point but report back.
@auradventurer.bsky.social「Let's see what I can do about that missing shipment and then I'll head back to report to Haurchefant. Maybe there will be time to ask about sparring, or that dinner, whew…maybe there really is something wrong with me. Come on—rest tonight and then check in tomorrow.」
@auradventurer.bsky.social「What's going on with me? The cold air feels good, but my face still feels so hot. I hope I haven't caught a fever from something. Alphinaud did just drag me all over on those errands… Maybe I am more tired than I thought I was. That's all this is. I'll just take my time.」
@auradventurer.bsky.socialHaurchefant: “A warm hearth and a warmer welcome shall be waiting for you.”
Misago: 「A warm hearth? Good gods, Haurchefant, it is already burning up in here! I...I probably just need some fresh air is all. I should hurry out—my face feels flushed and I don't want him to worry.」
@auradventurer.bsky.social(A rare cutscene shot!)
「Wait...did he just invite me to dinner? Ah, it's good to see him though—I would very much like to tell him all about my adventures since I saw him last. Wait...what? He's so enthusiastic today...I don't remember him being quite this…」
@auradventurer.bsky.social「Even Slafborn thinks I look tired! Lord Haurchefant? Oh, I feel like I haven't seen him in ages! I was thinking about trying to find a sparring partner. And it would be great to see him again!」
“A shame about the shipment, Slafborn. And thanks—this is just what I needed!”
