So this might be bold of me, but that's just the nature of who I am: I have always hated how most of society doesn't take lalafellin folk seriously solely because of their size. You're just as valid as the rest of us. Have you ever dealt with prejudice because of your petite stature? Are you capable of shrugging it off? Is there something particular you do to impress upon people that they should take you seriously? And on a lighter note, how do you keep your hair so beautifully vibrant?
“I’ve certainly been tossed more than a few particularly hurtful comments regarding my race and size, among many other comments.. That I simply am not strong enough, not nearly as experienced in my field as others.. My stature is but one of the many things that I’ve been talked down for.
I can’t say that it hadn’t bothered me before.. I could train myself to be stronger, take on more odd jobs to earn the trust and fondness of others around me.. My blood however is not something I can ever change. I wished dearly to be taller, stronger, bulkier.. If not to earn the respect of others, then to defend myself from those would presume me to be the weakest link among my peers.
Ah- but.. such comments were more common in the past. Given my reputation now, I believe most of the foes I run into recently have learned to not let their guard down despite my stature. Plus, folks who are prejudiced against particular races are few and far between in Eorzea.. which I am truly grateful for! We’re not so different at all, behind our statures and physical uniqueness.”
Her cheeks flare up a dark shade of red and she reaches a hand up to fiddle with a strand of her hair.
“O-Oh! Um… Daily showers.. unless it’s impossible to. And um…picking the right soap for your hair is important! I-I heard that pale hair like my own requires more delicate soaps. T-truthfully.. I don’t do very much in the way of self care, but I do brush my hair and wash it often.”
Messed around with my gear/glams a bit beforeheand, I queued, everything was fine. Got to first boss, something was… wrong.
Ah.
I’m not wearing a damn soulstone.
So I yell into party chat about it, and after a few seconds of realization and hilarity, the healer becomes my biggest fan, and I decide to wait until the first boss is over so I can equip it.
SPOILERS: YOU CAN’T.
I’m reporting this live to my FC leader in a voice call, and he proceeds to tell the rest of the FC. I have become the laughing stock of my FC. Deserved.
Onto second boss. Alliance has said nothing, I tell the party I’m going to drop and say “GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN”
“NO STAY”
So I do, because I don’t want to spend another hour in this raid, and why not. Healer offers to take off their soulstone in solidarity, and I fervently refuse. Everything proceeds as normal, except for the fact that my DPS has never been worse. I only need to get picked up off the floor once in the whole raid because I am now hyperaware of my every move, waiting for the alliance to out me.
They don’t. Not until HALFWAY through the 9S fight.
That’s pretty much the end of the raid, I’m screwing up mechanics now because despite it being nothing but hilarious, I’m s t r e s s e d, and now I’m proudly wearing a plus marker so the whole raid knows where the idiot archer is.
I promptly /pdead at the treasure chests after the fight.
Surprisingly positive reception for my dumb ass. Bless Crystal DC.
As for my undeserved rewards: