A Realm Reborn

[levelthreehooligan]

Far From Home

A rickety carriage ride, a pair of snow white siblings and a Moogle. Without knowing it, you all started the same way. This is the beginning of your story, all of you,during your first trip to the City State that would change your lives.

Whether it be under the lush canopies of the Shroud, through the busy thoroughfares of  Ul'Dah or amongst the whispering sea winds of Limsa Lominsa, each one welcomes you, feels like home.

With only the weapon you scampered away with, the clothes on your backs, and an inexplicable feeling of purpose - You have arrived. 

 

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[seasoflight]

Felih blinks. "Ah, well- yes, I am," he says, startled but not bothered by the question. He was rather proud of his station in the guild- he was climbing the ranks rather quickly, he thinks. He did love creating delicious food, watching the way people lit up when they took a bite: it felt comforting, in a way. He was good for something- he could still bring people joy, somehow.

He's happy to accept the lemonade though, fond of citrus, and he sips it quietly while mother and daughter talk- and he nearly chokes when Q'uila's mother makes her offer.

"T'ana Towa- the T'ama Towa?!" he says, stunned, voice strained from mild inhalation of lemonade. He's flustered, trying to clear his lungs and composure, cheeks dark in embarrassment mixed with surprise. "You know her- she'll teach me?!" His tail is quivering and puffing up behind him, ears perking right up in hopeful delight. To learn patisserie from the famed master herself...!

"Twelve- I hardly did anything, I should be thanking you for such an offer...!"

[dragoonrouge]

Both women are shooting Felih identical grins at his obvious excitement, shooting each other a look.

"Well Mum," Q'uila begins faux innocently, "Looks like someone admires your cooking if he's that keen to be taught by you."

"I'll say," T'ana replied before handing Felih a tart. "Now try this and tell me what you think."

[seasoflight]

Felih chokes all over again. He spends a few moments wheezing and just trying to get the refreshing summer drink out of his airway- which unfortunately is not refreshing at all when inhaled. When he finally calms down, his tail is still bushy and triple its usual size, ears up and eyes wide.

"W-Wait- that- you're T'ana Towa!? I- I'd not even realized, I- I've never had rank or opportunity to see you myself, and Q'uila...?" he looks at Q'uila in confusion, before something clicks.

"Ah- you must be of two different tribes, then!" Felih says, gently striking a fist to his palm as he figures it out. But, ever weak to sweets, he delightedly takes the offered tart and takes a bite into it.

His tail quivers and he starts to purr as it melts on his tongue, ears drooping against his hair in blissful relaxation. This... is... amazing... His sweet tooth is in heaven. No, all of him is in heaven. Twelve, the pastries must be blessed.

[dragoonrouge]

Q'uila pats his back lightly, as much fun as this man was turning out to be she really would rather not have him choke to death in their lounge.

"Yeah, Mum married into the clan-" "Worst decision I ever made." T'ana cuts in teasingly. "Now," She stood up, straightening her apron, "Uila shall see you out when you're done and I look forward to our cooking lessons Young Felih." With that she leaves the lounge and heads deeper into the house.

Q'uila waits until Felih has finished his tart and his lemonade before leading him to the door. "Thanks again for your help Felih, and sorry about Mum, she gets very intense about her cooking...Which reminds me, give me a moment." Q'uila dashes off into the kitchen and returns moment later with some extra tarts wrapped up in a tea towel. "Here, Mum's first challenge for you will be to try and figure out the ingredients and cooking methods she use to make these.

She hands the tea towel over to Felih and grins at him, "Hopefully I'll see you around but if I don't good luck alright?"

[seasoflight]

Felih blushes a little more, flustered but in the end, star-struck and delighted. "Y-Yes- I look forward to it! Thank you!" he chirps, tail quivering in excitement and delight, looking forward to more cooking lessons. He will master pastry yet!

He follows Q'uila out once he's finished his tart, before looking in surprise at the parcel of it dropped into his hands. "What an interesting challenge... I'll do my best, then. Thanks for the study materials," he jokes with a grin. "I'll see you around."

With that, he gives a small bow and takes his leave, thrilled with the serendipitous turn of events.