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oathofpromises · 8 months

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[ FIVE CONFESSIONS ] send for five times the receiver almost says ‘i love you’ and the one time they do. — Stella and G'raha, or Mako and T'sori

1. It was a difficult choice, but G'raha knew in his heart that it was the right one. He would put the tower into a deep slumber, with himself inside. The survivors of the fourth Umbral Calamity wished for it to become a beacon of hope. Asking anyone to give up their freedom and remain inside the tower was a monumental request, but it was necessary. Meeting her changed everything for G'raha, and now he had regrets that he didn't anticipate before. Stella Caelum the warrior of light. His inspiration and so much more.

The connection that they had to both the tower and each other went beyond this era. Although he had promised to see her again, choosing to do this would ultimately separate them. How long would it be until G'raha saw her again, if ever? Is there even a possibility that the tower will awaken in the near future? The Miqo'te suddenly felt a tightness in his chest as he felt how much she had changed in his life in such a short period of time.

Her smile illuminated any room, the way they shared countless nights gathered around the campfire. Just talking. It didn’t matter what the topic was about, he simply enjoyed listening to Stella. The way her voice sounded incredibly angelic. It made the scholar recall how he almost mistook the Au Ra for a goddess.

G'raha admits he lacked an understanding of love, mostly in terms of experiencing a deep emotional bond with another individual. Yes, he may have had a slight crush on his childhood friend years ago, but at the time, he didn't think much of it. He was only a child back then. With Stella, she turned his entire world upside down. He experienced emotions that no one had ever been able to evoke in him before. The way his heart would skip a beat at the sight of her. It truly was maddening how much one woman consumed his thoughts.

He met her that night at the oasis, which Stella had discovered near the camp their first day here. It would be the last time he would probably see her, so G’raha sung a ballad. One that he had written specifically for her. There was so much more the Miqo’te wanted to say to her. To speak those three words that appeared delicate but carried so much significance.

‘I love you…’

However, he couldn't bear to do that to her - listening to her cries as the doors closed. It was enough to shatter his heart and soul. Slowly G’raha raised his hand to shield his eyes, tears streaming down his face. This situation was not fair at all. He longed to be able to join her. To journey to new worlds together. An adventure unlike any they had ever seen. But most of all, he wanted to speak his feelings.. lay everything bare. She was his world. That was the truth.

2. Lying to Stella and pretending that G'raha didn't exist in this realm was truly unbearable, especially considering that he was the very man she had asked about so many times. He was aware that it was wrong to appear indifferent, but he wondered how the plan to save her could succeed if she knew the truth. No. He was well aware how things would go if the Au Ra knew who he truly was beneath the hood.

It was painful to witness as the light gradually consumed her from within. He spent countless nights staying awake, watching over her from his tower. Watching as she tossed and turned, unable to even pull her close. To finally whispered the words that he had kept hidden in his heart for centuries.

His fingers tightened around his staff as he recalled the day he had woken from his slumber. He longed to find his beloved warrior of light more than anything else. However, upon learning of her death at the hands of Black Rose. His world was completely shattered. G'raha had lost Stella before she even became aware of his feelings. He felt a deep ache as he stood near her grave. The memorial was a beautiful tribute to the woman who had made significant contributions to the world, but it failed to fully capture her essence.

He fell to his knees, tears streaming down his face, his fingers delicately tracing the engraved name. He was heartbroken because his beloved Star had disappeared, and his mind was consumed with thoughts of her beautiful smile. After that day, he made the decision to find any way possible to prevent this future from happening. G'raha was willing to pay the price, even if it took centuries. Stella will not meet the same fate as Mako. He would not allow the woman he loves to fade from this world.

“You love her don’t you?” Lyna spoke as she entered the room. The exarch smiled slightly as he reached up to trace Stella's image reflected in the mirror with his fingers. He had spent countless nights lying awake, haunted by the memory of her.

“If I were to say yes now, it would cause me to hesitate. She is someone that the world cannot afford to lose.”

If only they knew she was his world—that the Exarch couldn’t afford to lose her again. The mere thought of her possibly fading from this world again shattered him. It shocked the Exarch to his very soul, and without a doubt, the advisor knew that it would undoubtedly be his downfall this time.

Crystal's finger delicately traced the curves of Stella's reflection, as tears began to cascade down the sides of the exarch's face. He deeply regretted his decision to sleep with the tower. When he had chosen not to reveal everything in his heart to Stella.The Exarch wanted to be with the person he loved so much. The centuries had not dimmed that wish, either. His body began to sway slowly, and he had a feeling that he might slump into the wall. However, Lyna was already by his side, providing support.

3. For centuries, the Exarch had dedicated himself to prioritizing the needs of the people in the Crystarium. While also attempting to find a way to prevent the timeline in which Stella died. This involved hiding the truth from the Au Ra, which was not something he enjoyed, but it was required. Knowing his identity would only cloud her judgment if she were to realize exactly who he was to her. The pink haired woman would also not hesitate to fiercely oppose his plan, and that was something he couldn't handle.

The day was filled with sunshine, and everyone was occupied with their respective tasks. In order to clear his head, the Exarch made the decision to take one of his daily walks around the city. He used to do it frequently in the past, but as time went on, it became increasingly challenging for him to even leave the tower. Seeing him out and about did brighten the faces of the citizens, though. They considered the Exarch their leader, although he never claimed the title. Lyna had even given him a lecture once, advising him that the best course of action would be to go outside and get some fresh air.

Typically, the Exarch would stroll through the entire city, but today was an exception. As he turned, he heard the sound of Stella's laughter echoing through the air. He observed the cherished warrior of light, bending down, while a child delicately placed a flower crown on her head. The sight alone caused his heart to flutter slightly. Furthermore, the fact that the flowers were lilies didn't help the situation either, as the Exarch had come to associate their fragrance with Stella. It made surpassing his emotions that much harder.

"Exarch, I had an inkling that you would soon take on your routine daily walk. "Stella spoke," her voice resonated within his heart like a captivating melody. He was slightly surprised that she had noticed such a minor detail, but then again, she was his star. The woman didn't let even a tiny thing escape her notice. It was one of the reasons, it made concealing his plan that much more difficult. The Au Ra picked up on so much. Even the first moment she had arrived, the question she asked first was about him or well, G'raha Tia. The man he once was..a long time ago.

"My friend, tis good to see you awake. I had meant to stop by and check on how you were feeling."

Last night, Stella retired to her chambers shortly after the scions had returned to the Crystarium. The weariness on the face of the Warrior of Light was unmistakable, not to mention the pain she felt from absorbing the light of the defeated light warden yet one more thing the Exarch felt responsible for, the woman he loved was suffering because of him.

The Exarch had little time to gather his thoughts, as a group of children kindly guided him to where they were sitting. The child leaned forward and delicately placed a beautiful flower crown on top of his hood. As the Exarch sat down next to Stella, a warm feeling enveloped his heart. Just being this close to her caused his chest to skip a beat.

"They mentioned receiving assistance from the pixies making these. A gift for the kind Exarch." Stella smiled as she reached up to straighten the crown resting on top of his hood. The Exarch froze upon realizing how close Stella was. The fragrance of lilies filled the air, while the woman smiled.

It would be an effortless endeavor to gently lean in and delicately press his lips against hers, yet such an act appeared to be driven by a sense of self-indulgence. In the end, her heart shall forever be enchanted by G'raha Tia. The man he had once been a long time ago, yet that time had passed.

With a gentle touch, his hand, as pure as crystal, caressed Stella's cheek, delicately tucking away a few stray strands of her luscious hair behind her ear. In a fleeting instant, he could have sworn that a rosy hue graced the face of the valiant Warrior, yet perhaps it was merely the yearning desires of his heart playing tricks on his sight. How could her heart possibly be filled with love for him at this very moment? The tower's enchantment forever altered his body and left him transformed. However, the mere sight of her now ignited a whirlwind of emotions within him. The gentle caress of sunlight upon her cherry blossom colored hair, the alluring curves of her lips as they formed into a captivating smile, winning the hearts of those around her. It was enough to make his touch linger delicately against the softness of her cheek.

"I beg your pardon if this appears out of line… but you, Stella, possess an exquisite beauty," murmured the Exarch, allowing his facade to momentarily crumble. Hopefully that wouldn't reveal anything, as he hadn't uttered her name since she graced this place with her presence.

"You should marry" whispered a child, causing the Exarch's heart to skip a beat. A blush adorned his cheeks as he pondered the idea of intertwining his life with Stella's. Not due to any aversion, but rather because it had occurred so frequently in his dreams. Referring to her as his beloved wife…that would surpass any fantasy he had ever dared to envision.

"I..."

In that very moment, his heart yearned to declare his deepest emotions, yet the Exarch was unable to do so. His plan was on the verge of reaching fruition. If he were to indulge in that single, fleeting moment with her, it would shatter Stella's heart when he inevitably went away. He simply couldn't bear to inflict such pain upon her heart, not again. Not even if his longing to be reunited with her burned within him for countless lifespans.

Just say it G'raha...tell Stella you love her.

4. G'raha glanced at the clock, realizing that it had been days since Stella had embarked on her most recent adventure. Although a significant part of the mage desired to accompany her, he had too many obligations to attend to in his current location. He pouted when he saw the large amount of paperwork that had accumulated while he was away. If he could just wave his hand and make all of this finished, then maybe he could've gone with her.

His ears gently drooped, as the scholar gracefully reclined in his seat. Pausing for a moment, his gaze gracefully drifted towards a captivating photograph of Stella and himself, tenderly nestled upon the desk. It was but a mere moment after their triumphant return. In that enchanting moment, she stood before him, her delicate arms tenderly embracing his strong frame from the side, as the Au Ra leaned in, her lips gently caressing the side of his face.

"I have yet to utter those three words…" G'raha murmured, gently shutting the tome that had enraptured his attention. Indeed, it was abundantly clear that the two harbored profound sentiments for one another. Even the other Scions had playfully taunted them about it. There were no obstacles left to hinder their path, so why had he not yet whispered those three enchanting words? The ones he had longed to utter for countless ages to his beloved Stella. Perchance, in the depths of his soul, he sensed that she was deserving of a love more exquisite than what he could offer. In the depths of his heart, he remained burdened by the weight of his past actions, for he had forsaken her once before. Not by his own choosing, but regardless it had still brought the warrior of light pain. To add to the anguish, he felt guilty for the pain she had suffered on the first behalf.

She possessed a beauty that surpassed all comparisons. The mere sound of her laughter had the power to brighten an entire room. She was adored by many, but the mere thought of someone else capturing the love of his life was unbearable. It stirred a painful ache in the depths of his stomach.

With a gentle touch, the fiery-haired mage delved into his pocket, his eyes fixated upon a mysterious ebony case. One fateful day, he would summon the courage to pose that monumental question, baring his heart and soul. But not until he mustered the bravery to extend his hand towards her, and utter those tender words. He had no fear of being turned away, for she had demonstrated her boundless affection for him.

She was the only thing, he yearned not to relinquish…never again. For countless eternities, the sight of her resting place tore his heart asunder. The manner in which his dearest was whisked away from this realm. In truth, G'raha's heart trembled at the mere thought of losing Stella once more. To be forsaken and endeavor to forge ahead, but was it possible for him? No…deep down inside, a fragment of his being was aware that if such a moment were to transpire again…that his heart would cease to beat. She completed the very essence of his being. Stella was his entire world, that had never changed.

G'raha's ears perked up, attuned to the subtle sounds of the world around him. The creaking of the front door caught his attention, and his anticipation grew. He had been eagerly awaiting Stella's return, hoping to catch a glimpse of her radiant presence. However, his heart skipped a beat as his eyes fell upon a different sight altogether. There, standing before him, were the esteemed Scions, their presence commanding and their expressions grave. In the arms of the valiant Thancred, Stella appeared, her once vibrant countenance now marred by a trail of crimson. The sight sent a chill down G'raha's spine, freezing his very core.

Adorning her delicate frame were an array of vivid bruises, each a testament to the trials she had endured. A bandage, carefully encircling her forehead, served as a visible reminder of the battle scars she carried. The weighty tome slipped from his grasp, tumbling to the ground with a resounding thud, as G'raha hurriedly made his way to Stella's side. The remaining scion healers gently guided her to the plush sofa, their hands steady and their expressions filled with determination. They began infusing her body with magic, trying anything to heal the wounds she had suffered.

"Stella!" G'raha exclaimed, his voice filled with anguish, tears streaming down his cheeks like a gentle rain. With a desperate longing, his outstretched mage hand yearned to touch hers, as if seeking solace in their connection.

Do not forsake me, my star, for I cannot bear the pain of living without you.

5.With a gentle exhale, G'raha cast his gaze upon his reflection in the mirror. Today, he had summoned the courage to invite Stella on a romantic rendezvous to the enchanting city of Kugane. The sight of the land had eluded his gaze until now, and a deep longing stirred within him as he pondered the profound affection the Au Ra held for the enchanting festivities Kugane would have each year.

G'raha wasted no time in making himself, thus he swiftly arrived at the beautiful bridge where Stella had suggested they rendezvous. Fortunately, it proved to be an easy task to find, lest G'raha feared he would have become entangled in the labyrinth of confusion.

As he cast his gaze upon his watch, the mage could feel his heart flutter with anticipation, for he knew that in but a few fleeting moments, Stella would grace him with her presence. In a tender gesture, he paused, his heart captivated by the allure of cherry blossoms. With a gentle touch, he acquired a stunning pair of cherry blossom hairpieces, one for each of them. It was a splendid occasion, a festival dedicated to the enchanting bloom of the flower, and also a joyous celebration. Stella's birthday.

Stella's heart danced with delight, as she took a little more time than expected to prepare herself. But the mere notion that G'raha had carefully orchestrated this special day for them filled her with anticipation. Her heart was filled with affection, particularly given how occupied G'raha had been with own duties once returning to the source.

Their night began with a graceful dance, where the two found themselves surrounded by couples, their presence only intensifying the emotions the two shared. G'raha pulled Stella into his embrace, their foreheads gently touching, as their eyes locked in a loving gaze, observing each other's moves. Their hearts beat in perfect harmony, their souls intertwined in a dance of love.

G'raha's heart skipped a beat, his senses heightened as his ears delicately twitched and danced. With a gentle touch, his hand gracefully caressed Stella's hip, drawing her nearer until their bodies were intimately pressed together.

"My dearest, you are truly a vision of exquisite beauty."

G'raha's chest rose and fell, as he mustered the courage to reveal the depths of his heart. With a gentle inclination, he pressed his lips against Stella's delicate hand, his touch sending a shiver down her spine. Then, he gracefully guided her away from the enchanting dance floor, leading her to a hidden nook where they could be alone together. Surrounded by a delicate embrace of cherry blossom trees, it offered a breathtaking vista of the sun gracefully descending beyond the horizon.

"Stella…our journey has been filled with countless trials, yet you have graciously pardoned me for my transgressions…for an eternity, I battled to overcome the torment I inflicted upon you. The moonlit evenings you spent shedding tears, my love…while I concealed the truth from your tender heart. You never harbored any disdain towards me for that, my love. It is abundantly clear, but ever since that fateful day our paths intertwined, my heart has been captivated by your essence. I have adored you with the entirety of my being, pouring out my love from the depths of my soul. The time we spent apart, my love, inflicted a pain upon my heart that surpassed all other sorrows." whispered G'raha, as he leaned in and press his lips to hers again.

"I love you...I love you so much." he muttered over and over again, as he kissed every freckle across her face. Their hands intertwined, as the sun set behind them, with cherry blossom petals floating around the two. It truly was worth it. All of it.

#— ❛❛ //Final Fantasy XIV¦I will tell you a tale. A tale of a world on the brink.・「 Main Verse」#— ❛❛ // G'RAHA TIA ¦ Your love will be the compass of my heart ・「 Diademreigned」#— ❛❛ // CRYSTAL EXARCH ¦ Across time and space I will always love you・「 Diademreigned」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM & CRYSTAL EXARCH ¦DYNAMIC・「You are my star the one I can ill afford to lose」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM & G'RAHA TIA ¦DYNAMIC・「The vicious cycle was over The moment you smiled at me」#ooc: These got a little long but I enjoyed writing these small little drabbles..the prompt fits them so well too #If you ever want to do one of these for a future thread we could too one day. I know a few we already have but yeah here is some soft dear #I might do one of these for Mako and Tsori too because it fits them too #I uh just have a lot of feels for these two ;w;#tw:long post

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oathofpromises · 9 months

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Starter for: @diademreigned

Stella winced, her pain from the previous expedition was already excruciating, and now the Au Ra scales were starting to molt. It was something she didn't want anyone to see because it could be very painful. Consequently, the woman became a bit surly in her interactions with others. So, for now, she was held up in her house, lying down on the big bed.

"It would be simpler if I could wash this off myself, but it's always easier when someone close helps me." Stella murmured while grabbing her linkpearl. She didn't want to bother G'raha with something so trivial, but the agony in her body was making it difficult to concentrate on her work.

The situation had gotten so bad that she hardly wanted to get out of bed. Although resting in a hot bath would likely alleviate some of the pain, her weary body prevented her from making the trip. Stella, wearing only a tank top and shorts, lay on the bed, eyes closed, while light from the window filled the room. Just as she was about to fall asleep, her entire body started to ache intensely.

"So much for rest...maybe I should just call him. He has always been there for me, but this time he seemed especially thrilled to be exploring a fresh subject."

The same moment when she was going to dial G'raha, her phone rang. She grabbed the device off the nightstand while writhing in pain. After giving the caller ID a quick glance, she was able to tell that it was G'raha on the other end. She paused to gather her thoughts before responding.

"Hey Raha, how are things?"

His tone seemed concerned when he eventually spoke, saying, 'I was worried about you. Usually in the mornings you are up to kiss me goodbye, yet I didn't see you move from the bed once. Are you molting, My Star?'

Of course G'raha would notice; after all, he had already witnessed her going through a couple molting cycles. The first time nearly drove the redheaded scholar to pick Stella up in bridal style and demand they go to the hospital. After she calmed him down and revealed that Au Ra occasionally experiences things like this, he offered to assist. Which was reassuring because ordinarily she would get strange looks from others as a result of it.

"Yes, it began last evening. I didn't want to bother you with the details because I had to deal with them on my own before we met. Just getting all the old scales scraped off becomes more difficult. I haven't even started a bath yet."

She didn't doubt G'raha would notice her molting; rather, she just wanted him to enjoy himself without worrying about her. The world didn't end; it was only a part of life. Something she would be required to endure as an Au Ra. The closer she got to molting, the duller her old scales were, which prompted some of the scions to express their concern for her well-being. At least the new scales would be shiny; her previous scales had become fairly dull as she grew closer to molting.

'Love. You already know that I would do anything for you. Nothing that you ask for is a hassle. For your security and happiness, I would travel to the ends of the globe and back.'

Stella's face reddened. How could she forget how far this one man had gone to keep her safe? the length of time he had spent adoring her despite the passage of time and distance.

She listened to his voice while holding the phone close to her ear. Although she was experiencing waves of pain across her entire body, it was comforting. Her eyes widened as she heard the front door unlock; was G'raha already on his way back? She struggled to stand while wincing and eventually fell to the bed. G'raha's gentle hands clasped her face as she turned. Sunlight bouncing off him made the other appear almost ethereal.

Stella said, "My heart..." as their foreheads bumped against each other and they were holding hands. Because of how sensitive her scales were, it was a little unpleasant, but she didn't mind. After wrapping her arms around his neck, G'raha lifted her in a single fluid motion. As he hugged her closely, the woman's face turned red. So gently rubbing their nose against hers.

'Now, let's see about getting those old scales off.' G'raha muttered as he kicked open the bathroom door and set Stella down carefully on the edge of the bath tub. It was large, almost like a hot tub, but this house was immense. It was recommended by the scions that she and G'raha find a place of their own to call home. Somewhere the two could go at the end of the day

The sound of water entering the bathtub interrupted Stella's train of thought. G'raha cupped her face before leaning in and kissing her. The Warrior of Light lost all interest in anything else as a result of it and concentrated entirely on him.

The Au Ra said in a low voice, "Raha.."

He had a habit of treating her in such a loving manner. Sometimes more than Stella felt she deserved. The Miqo’te was never needy, but all that she ever wanted was give him the whole world. To give him all the affections he had miss for so long. To fill his life with all the love and care he sorely deserved. The woman had gotten distracted by her love for this one man, she hadn’t notice him help her out of her shirt and shorts before lowering her gently down into the warm water. It felt nice against her sensitive scales.

#— ❛❛ //Final Fantasy XIV¦I will tell you a tale. A tale of a world on the brink.・「 Main Verse」#— ❛❛ // G'RAHA TIA ¦ Your love will be the compass of my heart ・「 Diademreigned」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM & G'RAHA TIA ¦DYNAMIC・「The vicious cycle was over The moment you smiled at me」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM ¦ our hearts endure and remain forever strong ・「 Threads」#ooc: I know we talked about this for a bit before on our server but here you go surprise soft stater

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oathofpromises · 9 months

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Tangled in your trance and I'm certain You have got your hooks in me

#— ❛❛ // G'RAHA TIA ¦ Your love will be the compass of my heart ・「 Diademreigned」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM ¦ Standing tall through the dark ・「 Musings」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM & G'RAHA TIA ¦DYNAMIC・「The vicious cycle was over The moment you smiled at me」#— ❛❛ // REFLECTIONS IN THE CRYSTAL ¦ Stella Graphics・#This song fits these two perfectly..just needed make something soft with them

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oathofpromises · 6 months

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She was mine and we were sweethearts

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oathofpromises · 5 months

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You were the brightest shade Of sun I had ever seen

#— ❛❛ // MISSION REPORT ¦ QUEUE・#— ❛❛ // REFLECTIONS IN THE CRYSTAL ¦ Stella Graphics・#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM ¦ Standing tall through the dark ・「 Musings」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM ¦ VISAGE・#— ❛❛ // G'RAHA TIA ¦ Your love will be the compass of my heart ・「 Diademreigned」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM & G'RAHA TIA ¦DYNAMIC・「The vicious cycle was over The moment you smiled at me」#ooc: The song that I used for lyrics for this post fits these two so perfectly too

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oathofpromises · 9 months

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My heart found solace in your radiant sun.Through the tapestry of existence,entwined,Destiny's threads weaving our souls as one.

#— ❛❛ //Final Fantasy XIV¦I will tell you a tale. A tale of a world on the brink.・「 Main Verse」#— ❛❛ //Final Fantasy XIV ¦ Crystal hearts entwined beyond time and space・「 Exarch and Lady Exarch Verse」#— ❛❛ //Final Fantasy XIV ¦ Beyond Everything I will always chose you my heart・「 Mako and T'sori Verse」#— ❛❛ // G'RAHA TIA ¦ Your love will be the compass of my heart ・「 Diademreigned」#— ❛❛ // CRYSTAL EXARCH ¦ Across time and space I will always love you・「 Diademreigned」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM & CRYSTAL EXARCH ¦DYNAMIC・「You are my star the one I can ill afford to lose」#— ❛❛ // LADY EXARCH & CRYSTAL EXARCH ¦DYNAMIC・「You are my heart. The brightest Star in my sky」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM & G'RAHA TIA ¦DYNAMIC・「The vicious cycle was over The moment you smiled at me」#— ❛❛ // REFLECTIONS IN THE CRYSTAL ¦ Stella Graphics・#I just;; Love them alot..all of these forms of them have loved each other across so much #not free to use #don't repost

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oathofpromises · 9 months

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Listen to that one guiding Light. Through the darkness, when you take flight. Remember me, just as I will never forget thee.

#— ❛❛ // G'RAHA TIA ¦ Your love will be the compass of my heart ・「 Diademreigned」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM & G'RAHA TIA ¦DYNAMIC・「The vicious cycle was over The moment you smiled at me」#— ❛❛ // REFLECTIONS IN THE CRYSTAL ¦ Stella Graphics・#Just having feels about them today..wanted make gif set with how they were when they first met #The quote is actually part of a ballad that G'raha sang to her the night before he sealed the tower #I can't tell you how much it took put this whole gif set together..all day but they make me happy;;;#It was fun going back and rewatching these cutscenes in Stella AAR look both of them are just absolute babies #My eyes hurt from staring at my computer for too long so gonna take a break but will be back later work on threads and such

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oathofpromises · 3 months

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This was a commission sheet that was made by NYANNIE_. Its focus is on the dynamic between @diademreigned G’raha and my Wol Stella. I’m in love with this so much and it honestly put a smile on my face when I received the finished copy this morning. This is one of the many dynamics that I cherish for so many reasons. These two are just perfect with each other:; they love each other beyond what fate has tried to tear them apart. He is the one person she would do anything to ensure his happiness and safety…I just adore them.

DON’T REPOST AND NOT FREE TO USE.

#— ❛❛ // Crystal Oath¦ Commissioned Art・#— ❛❛ // G'RAHA TIA ¦ Your love will be the compass of my heart ・「 Diademreigned」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM & G'RAHA TIA ¦DYNAMIC・「The vicious cycle was over The moment you smiled at me」#don’t repost #not free to use #shb spoilers #ew spoilers

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oathofpromises · 9 months

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From the time I first saw you, my heart raced. It felt like my whole world revolved around you. The thought of that scared me..shook my very aether.That connection—the desire to be closer—that was all I wanted.. was you. I can still recall the night when you kissed me, it felt like it was the last time I would feel your touch...and that shattered my heart. I need to know, was it only me who felt that strongly...Raha?

#— ❛❛ // G'RAHA TIA ¦ Your love will be the compass of my heart ・「 Diademreigned」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM & G'RAHA TIA ¦DYNAMIC・「The vicious cycle was over The moment you smiled at me」#— ❛❛ // REFLECTIONS IN THE CRYSTAL ¦ Stella Graphics・#I can't tell you how emotional their farewell was that night before tower was sealed #How he gave her the red blossom necklace and despite not wanting cause her anymore pain he kisses her

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oathofpromises · 5 months

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You mean everything to me, my love, my life. Without you close, my heart aches to see you again, my beloved.

#— ❛❛ // G'RAHA TIA ¦ Your love will be the compass of my heart ・「 Diademreigned」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM & G'RAHA TIA ¦DYNAMIC・「The vicious cycle was over The moment you smiled at me」#— ❛❛ // REFLECTIONS IN THE CRYSTAL ¦ Stella Graphics・#— ❛❛ // MISSION REPORT ¦ QUEUE・#ooc: These two are honestly so important to me..the lore we have built with them from the start to everything...

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[ dip ] sender dips receiver at the end of the song - G'raha and Stella

Stella sighed, leaning her head against the wooden window seal. The night sky had returned to the first, which was such a huge accomplishment, yet her mind was solely focused on the Exarch, or rather G’raha Tia.A part of her always had a feeling that it was him, yet she doubted herself at every corner. Perhaps she was slightly hurt that he had kept such a secret, yet her heart refused to allow herself to feel such a way. He had his reasons..and she should be happy that he is here and safe.

Closing her eyes, the soft breeze brushed against her face. Everyone else was busy throwing a huge celebration, which they had asked the Warrior of Light to attend, yet Stella knew her heart wouldn’t fully be in it. So, instead of that, she was spending some time in her pendants chambers. A few of the scions had teased that she was acting like an old woman yet they weren’t entirely wrong.

The moment she was summoned to the first, there was a bright ball of light that landed right into their chest. At first, Stella thought nothing of it. Not like she hadn’t had worse happen to her before, yet each night she fell asleep, she would be met with memories—ones that weren’t exactly her own yet they were at the same time. It was confusing, and the more she tried to convince herself that it was just exhaustion, but her heart knew better.

Slowly, her gaze traveled down to her hands. They were shaking a bit as she grabbed onto them, trying to force any pain to subside. The light she had absorbed from each of the lightwardens was long gone, yet fragments of the pain she had experienced remained behind. The most apparent signs were the white highlights now adorning her pink hair. It wasn’t horrible, yet it was a constant reminder of the monster she had almost allowed herself to become. There was a moment, before they fought Emet, that Stella felt her consciousness start to fade, and what was worse was the fact that all the people she cared about were close. If she changed, all of them would die because of her. It was only thanks to Ardbert and Lady Exarch that Stella managed to gain control back.

The other was that she would still experience tremors from time to time. Most were manageable, but there were moments that left her hardly able to do much. It was hard to hide from those closest to her, but the last thing she wanted was for anyone to concern themselves with her. They had already been scared out of their minds at the prospect that she was almost a LightWarden herself.

Slowly, the Au Ra got up as she heard a soft knock at her door. It was late, and most everyone else was at the party, so who could be here this late? Once the door swung open, she saw G’raha there. Her body froze a bit, as it was still such a new thing to see him as the Exarch. The last time they had seen each other was the night he sealed the tower, and honestly, the woman hadn’t healed from that. The days they had shared prior were still etched so deeply into her mind.

“Raha…shouldn’t you be resting?” Whispered Stella, as she noticed him rubbing his arms. He looked more nervous than normal, which was new since as the Exarch he tended to keep his own emotions buried underneath everything.

‘I-I noticed you weren’t at the parties..I was worried you felt unwell and wanted to check on how you were feeling.’

Oh. Stella hadn't really explained why she wasn't taking part in the celebration, only that she needed some alone time. The Scions were probably considered as well, but it was G'raha who offered to come check on her. Running a hand through her hair, Au Ra stood aside to invite him into her room. It took him a few seconds before he finally stepped inside the room. Now that she thought about it, the two of them hadn't had a chance to talk since the kiss they had shared when he was the Exarch. It was right before they attacked the summit; she had no idea what might happen, so it was just a sudden thing. He said nothing before she ran off to join the other Scions, and then everything else happened all at once.

"Raha, I'm actually quite exhausted," she started to say before G'raha held his hand towards her. A gentle melody drifted in from the window before she noticed that soft smile form across his face. The same one she had seen so many times, before the other had sealed himself in the tower. The same one that could cause her heart to flutter and make everything else seem distant and unimportant He had so much sway over her emotions, and part of her wasn't sure how to feel about that sometimes.

He changed everything and made Stella long for things she thought were only a dream. She felt his hand slowly lift her chin to look up into his red eyes as she tried to look to the side.

‘Just one dance..that’s all I ask.’

Stella tilted her head. It was surprising enough that he was visiting her after sustaining a serious injury himself, and now he wanted to dance with her. Gently, she allowed her hands to intertwine with his as G’raha pulled her close. The soft music echoing from the halls drifted into her room. The light from the moon reflecting off them as they swayed back and forth.

“When did you pick up dancing, Raha? Last time we tried to do this, you stumbled over your feet a bit."

In a tender embrace, G’raha gracefully twirled Stella, their bodies moving as one. With every spin, their hearts beat faster, their souls entwined in a symphony of emotions. Drawing her nearer, G’raha held Stella in his arms, their bodies pressed together, creating a magnetic pull that defied the boundaries of time and space. Their foreheads gently pressed against each other, their breaths mingling in the space between them. A soft smile graced both their lips, mirroring the joy that danced in each of their eyes.

'Well, when a man has centuries to practice, trying find some way to impress the woman he cares about, he does improve. That night, we were so close, and my focus was solely on you. The way your laugh echoed inside my head How I wanted so badly to say so much to you, but... things happened."

Oh. The night before, he kissed her right before stepping back into the tower. The doors shut in her face after he muttered something against her lips. Stella was caught in a daze; she hardly had any time to process that it was his way of saying goodbye, despite the fact that his words indicated otherwise.

‘Tread safely guiding light.I’ll come back to you, I promise.’

They had no clue how long that would be, and here he was, an advisor to the crystarium. The people treated him as their leader, yet he never sought out such a title. Instead, he remained here, keeping his silent watch from up in the tower. Ultimately, he chose to hide his face from everyone, thus treading down a path that he thought would result in his death.

“I remember. We danced that night, and right before the doors shut, you kissed me. I had no idea when I would see you again. For days, I would make my way to that cliff overlooking the crystal tower. I was talking to myself, hoping you were there. I told you the reason why I am nervous when people touch me, right? How an incident from the past made me feel so isolated for the longest time, but you made me feel so many things and just left. I know it wasn’t exactly what you wanted to do, but I respected it because it was your choice."

That didn’t mean watching those doors close didn’t break her heart. Stella had already lost her parents, and since her journey as the Warrior of Light began, she had seen friends die too. All of it was so much pain, and yet she had never taken time to process all of it. To think about the hurt she has endured or the sacrifices made to help save the world. The damage that could do to anyone mind and body.

Gently, Stella felt G'raha dip her at the end of the song. His eyes held such gentleness before pulling her back towards him. It would be so easy to just let him leave after that, but her hand gently clenched around his wrist.

"I need to know...what are we to each other?"

Most would assume the two of them were a couple, and they had shared intimate moments with one another that far exceeded just being friends. Ever since that day, Stella had been left confused. She still remember how his lips felt against her own. The way she could feel tears fall from both of their faces It hadn't been easy on him either.

"I love you, G'raha Tia. Always have," whispered Stella as she allowed the tears to fall.She wanted him to know just how deeply she cared for him. That his life was important to her, even if he had believed otherwise.

Love isn’t fate. Everything else may be fated to happen, but finding that one person.That was a choice they made for themselves.

#— ❛❛ //Final Fantasy XIV¦I will tell you a tale. A tale of a world on the brink.・「 Main Verse」#— ❛❛ // G'RAHA TIA ¦ Your love will be the compass of my heart ・「 Diademreigned」#— ❛❛ // STELLA CAELUM & G'RAHA TIA ¦DYNAMIC・「The vicious cycle was over The moment you smiled at me」#ooc: Have this mix of soft and sad all in one #hope you like it;;

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