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G'raha's Leadership in the Final Days

Finally got PunchyCat to the Final Days, and while we often speak to the big cutscene where G'raha "goes into Exarch mode" and takes command in the chaos, before that he and the WoL run around Radz-at-Han investigating the Blasphemy, and even there, G'raha's many years as Exarch really show through in how he interacts with the traumatized and terrified people.

Rahdvira: Sisters have mercy, what is happening to the world!? What am I to do…? Is nowhere safe!? G'raha Tia: Settle down, friend. The danger has passed…at least for now. If it's not too painful to remember, could you tell us what you saw?

and at the end of the man's tale:

G'raha Tia: That is enough, my good man. You were brave to share with us your tale. Many of your fellow merchants are safe. The High Crucible, too, has survived mostly unscathed. Pray stay close to your friends and loved ones, and rest your body and mind while you are able. G'raha Tia: I suspect that is the most we can expect the people here to tell us. I think it best we find a place outside the bazaar where we might rest and review our findings.

Choosing to Speak with G'raha...

G'raha Tia: It might distress those still traumatized by the incident to discuss what we've learned within earshot…

He also remembers the details of how WoL knew Khalzahl (thanks to that great memory of his, hearing the reports of the first trip to Thavnair). As Mihleel is shaken by remembering the terror erupting at her tables, however...

G'raha Tia: Forgive me. I would not have you recall the memory if it brings you pain. If I could, I would ask just one more thing.

After getting directions to Khalzahl's neighborhood, WoL and G'raha question an older woman:

Mahti: I don't travel much these days, but my daughter's told me not to venture outside. Stuck in here as I am, I've heard little about these bizarre goings-on. G'raha Tia: Rest assured, the city is safe for now, but the situation may change without warning. G'raha Tia: I urge you: stay close to your daughter, and be prepared to take refuge should the satrap order it. Mahti: Yes, I shall do just that. Thank you for your concern, and pray stay safe as well.

And then the sleepy Arkasodara down the street:

Parigha: Hmmm…? Could you come back another time? I just woke up, and I'm not exactly in the mood for idle chitchat. G'raha Tia: Well, that's one way to avoid the panic, I suppose… G'raha Tia: Pardon our intrusion. You may not have noticed, but a great danger has come to Thavnair. I encourage you to stay alert, and prepare to flee the city should the situation turn dire. G'raha Tia: But before we leave you in peace…pray allow us to ask a question or two.

And finally, when dealing with Djinabaha at Ruveydah Fibers, helping the employees pack things away before he'd even talk, G'raha finishes with this as we go on to the next quest (and Ahewann's fate).

G'raha Tia: My friend, we must take our leave. I pray that your establishment is spared further tragedy. But remember: your lives are far more precious than any wares. If you are ordered to flee, do so without hesitation. Djinabaha: Indeed… I thank you for your concern, and pray you two take care as well.

G'raha knows how to talk to people shaken by disaster, calming and reassuring, and giving them clear advice and action to take to keep themselves safe. It's a handy precursor to his taking command in the next cutscene, reminding us that he is, unfortunately, all too familiar with events similar to these, and this steadiness, thoughtfulness, and concern comes from too many years of practice.

#ffxiv #ffxiv spoilers #endwalker #endwalker spoilers #G'raha Tia #I just can't get over how amazing he did during this whole section #I was so proud of him #I'm an absolute sucker for his kindness and compassion

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have you hugged a scion today?

#ffxiv #ffxiv spoilers #scions of the seventh dawn #cuuuuuute

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i think my favorite aspect of the dynamic between emet-selch and venat is the fact that emet-selch's domain is the underworld. the lifestream. venat knew this. EVERYONE knew this. and when she became hydaelyn, her first order of business after putting zodiark in his moon hole and sundering everyone, is to go down into the lifestream and just sit there for over ten thousand years.

this is a "your mortal enemy takes your parking spot every single day" tier rivalry. venat takes over his domain. venat grabs emet-selch's bestie's soul and marks them with her blessing. venat looks emet-selch deadass in the eyes and goes, "mine now. what are you gonna do about it lil bitch boy? lmao"

venat bullied this man so hard that by the end of it he'd rather explode into glitter and die than suffer the indignity of living by her magic, even though she's already gone. i can only imagine their dynamic when she held the title of azem and he had to deal with her during business hours

#ffxiv #ffxiv spoilers #endwalker spoilers #emet-selch #venat #both Azems sounded chaotic af honestly #I wonder if it comes with the title #I love the idea of Venat just #bullying Emet for 12000 years #no wonder he sounded so fucking done hahahah

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紫陽花浮かべて

#hydrangeas 💚💙💜

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i am not immune to catboy

#ffxiv #g'raha tia

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reunited and it feels so good-

bonus:

#ffxiv #ffxiv spoilers #Endwalker spoilers #alisaie leveilleur #g'raha tia #my cute little idiots

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#cats #kittens #oh to be chosen by a wee little kitty cat...

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花景色－K.W.C.

#sunflowers #ahhhh so cool #I wanna be here

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「 cool blue in early summer 」

#hydrangeas 💚💙💜 #gorgeous

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being smart has never stopped me from being a complete fucking idiot

#ffxiv #g'raha tia #*holds his face in my hands* #my sweet boy #my dumb silly boy

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If Steven Universe ever returned, what is it that you want to see? Would you like a series that explores on different characters in different episodes? Much like Adventure Time in the later seasons or maybe a prequel series that explores more of the Diamonds backstory?

I've always said this is what my idea is and this Ask was my excuse to draw it finally 😂

Steven falling for every single tourist trap on his road trip without losing even an ounce of enthusiasm for any of them seems like a very Steven thing to me.

#steven universe #lmfao #amazing

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valentione’s g'raha… so handsome

#ffxiv #g'raha tia #GASPPP #oh my GOD #marry me right now sir #don't get me wrong I love grubby adventurer scion g'raha #but holy SHIT does he clean up

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#ffxiv #as a healer main #yep yup #this is how it works

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#Kabosu #Doge #shiba-inu #have a good rest Kabosu-chan #thank you for the laughs #she seemed like a sweet girl

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Critically underused part of G’raha Tia’s character that he’s a good singer

#ffxiv #g'raha tia #THIS #I will not shut up about it #one day I'll find an excuse to work this into a fic I swear

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Fanart

FF14 - Urianger

#ffxiv #urianger augurelt #amazing art #holy crap

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#ffxiv #ffxiv spoilers #shadowbringers #shadowbringers spoilers #g'raha tia #crystal exarch #lyna ffxiv #;_;