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Mostly narrative based #gposevn. Sometimes silly videos. white, 25+ Gpose series: #BeforeDawn (prologue) #TheCostOfFuryOrGrace (spin off) #BetweenDuskAndDawn (main story) Short stories: https://toyhou.se/Aurkae/literatures

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Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · Mar 12

Between Dusk and Dawn
Chapter 1: The Viera Soldier

After helping Yugiri, the Warrior of Light A'rukay returns to interrogate a rather uncooperative Imperial soldier they captured, in hopes of finding his missing brother A'rhet. (1/7)

Takes place after the short stories
#gposevn #BetweenDuskAndDawn

A Raen woman and a Lalafell white mage stand in the House of the Fierce, waiting for A'rukay to return. When he arrives, the Lalafell, Lolona Lona, waves to him.
Lolona Lona: A'rukay, you're back! How did it fare with Yugiri?

A'rukay Tia, disappointed: It could have gone better.

A'rukay: Is the Imperial still here?

Shion, the Raen: We are holding him, though not many want to sit and stand watch.

Lolona: He's not said much, but he appears to be... carefully watching everyone, perhaps studying...

Lolona spaces off, hands on her face as her eyes stare wide into the distance.
Lolona: With those... deep... ruby eyes...

A'rukay, snapping her out of it: Lolona.

Lolona, sheepishly: Oh! Right, right... Sorry. He's right this way, A'rukay.

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Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 6h

This is cute and wholesome 🩵

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Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 6h

Happy nameday to heeeem. Tell him I love him pls 💙

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 20h

😆 And I appreciate you like it so much

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 20h

💙🫶 Thank you!

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

POINTING

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

thanks! 💙

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

lool thank you

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

Rain down on me.

#KyrenCinematic

Valjan holding up his hands and staring up at the sky as the rain pours down on him.

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Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

In the short stories, I described Valjan as a baritone. He's the only character that I'm really more sure about his voice. Everyone else is sort of up in the air.

Rika @rikaxiv.bsky.social · 2d

#wolquestion #wolqotd
What would be your wol(oc) voice type when singing? (soprano - bass)

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

bsky.app/profile/ruva...

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

Many old friends answer the call to help get the Ragnarok up and running. Even Valjan gets visited by some familiar faces. Once he is fully recovered, Valjan returns to the group when they venture into the Aitiascope. (1/7)

Standing next to Hoary Boulder is Lolona Lona, the White Mage Scion from the beginning of the story. With a hand on her hip, she looks up with a smile.

Standing next to Soroban is Shion, the Auri shinobi from the beginning of the story. She looks over her right shoulder with a smile.

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

Aw, She's so cute. I'm so sorry for your loss. 🫂

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

Sometimes the little freak in me comes out to write funny jokes

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

(7/7)

After the journey into the Aitiascope, Valjan and A'rukay are standing in Old Sharlayan when Lolona runs into them. She approaches.
Lolona: Well, who would have expected this?

Lolona smiles.
Lolona: After knowing how it began.

A'rukay smiles. Valjan perks his ears forward.
Valjan: Oh, you're the white mage. From Yanxia.
Lolona: From Ghimlyt as well, but I am sure you don't remember, given the state you were in.

Lolona pats her hand on her chest.
Lolona: My name is Lolona Lona. Pleased to make your acquaintance on friendlier terms.
Valjan: Pleased to make yours too.

Lolona brings a fist to her chin in thought.
Lolona, amused: I never did catch your name before I had to take a bit of emergency family leave, beyond "that Imperial pretty boy", that is.

Valjan points a finger at his chest with a grin, equally amused.
Valjan: It's just pretty boy now, but my second most popular name is Valjan.

Lolona crosses her arms and grins.
Lolona: You will have to tell me your stories sometime, like A'rukay does. My kids are always wanting to hear about good adventures.

Valjan smiles and shrugs his shoulders.
Valjan: I doubt anyone would care for my stories.
Lolona: You would be surprised.

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Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

(6/7)

In the Aitiascope, Valjan is looking around.

A'rukay steps beside him with a look of concern. Valjan has an introspective frown on his face.
A'rukay: Are you well?

Valjan smiles a sad little smile.
Valjan: I was just hoping I'd see someone while I was in here.

Valjan crosses his arms over his chest and lowers his ears.
A'rukay: Who? If you do not mind my asking.
Valjan: The Centurion who raised me.

Valjan looks away.
Valjan: I guess, in hindsight, I gave her enough trouble in life. I wouldn't want to disturb my afterlife either. Let's keep moving.

When the Scions reach Hydaelyn and she praises each individual Scion, she has this to say to Valjan.
Hydaelyn: Once shackled by the torments of thy past and the fear of futures yet to come, thou hast cast aside that which hath burdened thee and turned thy sights inward, to live and love in thy present.

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Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

(5/7)

The next day, Valjan approaches the Scions in front of the entrance to the Aitiascope. His approaching feet are in the foreground.
Valjan: Feels like you're forgetting someone.

With a confident stride, Valjan approaches the group with a smile.

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Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

(4/7)

Fiorello's head pops up from the edge of the bed.

When Fiorello speaks, Valjan turns his head away with an annoyed expression.
Fiorello, impishly: What a fascinating position you slumber in, with your hands so deeply tucked underneath your waistband.
Valjan: Are you watching me sleep??

Fiorello preses its palm against the side of its face, for dramatic effect.
Fiorello: Are you fearful that if you do not keep it within your grasp, it will detach from your body and abscond?
Valjan, off-screen: What are you talking about?

Fiorello moves its hand to the other side of its head.
Fiorello: Your lower appendage.
Valjan, exasperated: My d***???
Fiorello: Ah, you have given it a name.

Valjan turns his head over to Fiorello with his brows furrowed and his teeth bared.
Valjan: I'm keeping my HANDS WARM.
Fiorello: Does the warm blood in your veins not sufficiently insulate you? Do you suffer from deficiency?
Valjan: I'm trying to SLEEP.

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Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

(3/7)

Valjan looks down with a frown.
Valjan: I still struggle with the thought that I betrayed her by deciding to let her go, that I lied to her when I said I would always have her back.

Drusilla frowns and says softly.
Drusilla: Lettin' go doesn't mean you don't love her, lad.

Valjan looks up with a frown.
Drusilla: And it doesn't make you a liar.

Drusilla: It means you're takin' care of yourself now, and learnin' to love yourself.
Valjan, thinking to himself: [...And not just fake it.]

Valjan and Hermin look up at Drusilla.
Drusilla: It's tellin' yourself that you deserve to be loved back.

Drusilla: But you need to allow yourself to be loved first.

Later on that night, When Drusilla and Hermin leave, Valjan is asleep in bed. Somewhat off-screen, he has his hands tucked into the front of his pants.

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Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

(2/7)

Back at the clinic, Valjan is sitting on his bed, reading a book.
Aether Therapist, off-screen: Mr. Valjan, you have visitors.

Valjan looks over with a risen brow.
Valjan: Visitors so close to midnight?

Valjan sets down his book and takes off his reading glasses with a grin.
Valjan, deviously: Oh no. What could anyone want with me so late at night?

When Valjan hears a familiar voice, his eyes go wide with surprise.
Drusilla, off-screen: You haven't changed at all, eh?

Drusilla and Hermin approach. Hermin waves with a smile. Drusilla has her arms crossed.
Drusilla: Ain't surprised to see you in a medical ward.

Valjan's expression softens and he smiles.

Later on, they have settled down by Valjan's bed. Hermin sits on the corner of the bed while Drusilla is leaned up against a cabinet. Valjan sits on the other corner of the bed.
Drusilla: It must have taken a lot to make you run back home and confront your past. I would have been hard pressed to do the same.

Valjan tilts his head and grins, eyes shut.
Valjan, humored: I'm still a work in progress.

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Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

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Elod'i @elodiverse.bsky.social · 1d

Kugane Nights

(Shion belongs to @ruvalkay.bsky.social)

#shiari

Nighttime picture of a male and a female au ra. Shion is standing on a bench, her hand in Ari's as he stands beside her on the ground. Both are looking at each other fondly.

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Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 1d

It tickles me that all these crafting quest lines are about rebuilding structures etc, and Culinarian is the only crafter I have leveled.

Yeah, I'll help you build your airship. How would you like your steak cooked?

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Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 2d

thank god they fixed this because I was going to have a meltdown over it

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · Aug 6

They changed the VPR battle stance for when the two swords are together but the /bstance emote still goes into the old idle animation 😔 Change the stance back, SE

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 2d

Kinda looks like a grown out version of their usual hair!

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Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 4d

I'm so sorry for your loss 🫂

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 9d

bsky.app/profile/ruva...

Aurkae @ 7.3 spoilers @ruvalkay.bsky.social · 11d

Back in the present on the Source, Valjan teaches A'rhet some Triple Triad techniques.

Also, he recieves a lesson of trust (i.e. If it isn't the consequences of my own actions).
(1/4)
#gposevn

Valjan hands over a set of Triple Triad cards to A'rhet. He looks at them, unsure.
Valjan: Don't tell your brother, but it's important you learn how to cheat.
A'rhet, confused: ...Why?

A glimpse into the past. Valjan is angrily trying to get his hands around someone off screen. Urianger is attempting to hold him back.
Valjan, furious: You piece of shit! /I'll kill you!!/
Urianger: Valjan, restrain thyself!!

Cheatingway rubs their grubby little hands together and looks up at Valjan with a wicked smirk.
Cheatingway, deviously: Would you like to try and win your money back?
Valjan, off-screen: Go to hell!!
Urianger, off-screen: Valjan!

Valjan stares off into the distance with a tight frown and a furrowed brow. A'rhet looks at him with both concern and confusion.
A'rhet: ...Valjan?