Category: Final Fantasy XIV

Brynne’s heart was pounding harder than she’d ever thought possible as she approached the doors to Syrcus Tower. They rumbled open as soon as she held up her precious cargo – the soul vessel containing the Exarch – allowing her to walk past and enter. As they boomed shut behind her, though, she had to…

The following weeks were some of the best of Brynne’s life. Though she did return to the Source, it was with the feel of the Exarch’s lips still fresh on hers, and the memory of his loving smile still sharp in her mind. There was an uneasy quiet over the battlefield there, and so she…

They migrated shortly after, to the smaller room that the Exarch had chosen as a bedchamber. The bed showed little sign of use, but it was far more comfortable than the Ocular floor. After they had cleared it of books, of course. “I’m afraid you have me at a disadvantage,” the Exarch said ruefully as…

The adrenaline from the fight with Emet-Selch didn’t fully leave Brynne until after she’d swum to shore from the Tempest. The battle itself had left her with mixed emotions. She felt some sympathy for him, getting a taste of the raw suffering and anguish he had experienced. And as unnerving as it was, she had…

G’raha Tia was singing. He was a very good singer, Brynne was surprised to realize – though she wasn’t sure why that surprised her. His speaking voice was already beautiful. When singing, it was lovely. They were sitting at the campfire that had been setup as sort of a central place to relax during the…

It was dry in Ammity, but the clifftop air was crisp and cool, and Brynne found herself enjoying her time there, despite the urgency of their business. It had been a pleasant surprise to see the Exarch come up the Lift, and it was even more of a pleasant surprise to travel to Tomra with…

She was weary to the bone when they returned from Ahm Areng. For all the emotional highs of the trip, it was difficult to dredge up any sort of enthusiasm. When it was suggested that she rest before meeting with the Exarch, Brynne took the opportunity without protest and with no small amount of relief.…

“No, I believe you have enough burdens without my adding to them.” Those words were still cutting at Brynne throughout the meeting, and it continued as she split from her fellow Scions prior to their departure to Ahm Arang. She had returned from her battles, tired and sore and dispirited yet prepared for the work…

She did not see the Exarch immediately on returning to the Crystarium after her defeat of Titania in Il Mheg. Following the encounter with the Ascian, she was more or less ordered back to her quarters. Only to find that he’d left her something thoughtful. Brynne took a bite out of one of the sandwiches.…

Unfortunately, it seemed like G’raha Tia wasn’t about to let her leave him at the back of her thoughts. Regardless of how utterly impossible the idea was, her brain kept screaming G’raha at her in every interaction with the Crystal Exarch. If he touched a finger to his lips, well, it was exactly how G’raha…