Helianthus Named after its tendency to turn to face the sun. Helianthus comes from Greek helios, "sun" and anthos, "flower" Adoration, loyalty, and longevity
[she will nod because while she doesn't know what a soulstone is, if it's enough for rondo to make the comparison then he at least gets the point and that's good enough for her.]
I've been getting the same feeling. Other people I've talked to aren't able to use their magic either. Like everything's been turned off and shut away. [and considering she's primarily a mage, uh, that's concerning! but oh! she nods again but this time with slightly more enthusiasm.] Sorry! Yeah, we are. Us, and Cloud, too, if you've met him.
[ brightening immediately and nodding, enthusiastic also: ]
-- Yes! He said he'd spar with me once we get a little more settled. I'm really excited to get to learn something from him - his sword is so huge!
[ tailwag energy off the charts ]
There are quite a few people from the same places... it's kind of interesting. I'm... I don't know Alfyn, but he's from Orsterra, too. I'm glad that the three of you have each other to lean on.
[oh for gods sake. cloud!!! unfortunately she looks amused.]
That sounds about right. It's what he's good at. [that's her lil merc.] But don't go easy on him, okay?
[don't just tell people to beat him up. but she does soften because...she loves her friends. she's grateful for the time with them.]
I'm glad for it too though. But even if you've never met Alfyn before, being from a common place could help, right? Just being able to make that connection could be nice while we're away from home. [...]</small What's Orsterra like?
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I've been getting the same feeling. Other people I've talked to aren't able to use their magic either. Like everything's been turned off and shut away. [and considering she's primarily a mage, uh, that's concerning! but oh! she nods again but this time with slightly more enthusiasm.] Sorry! Yeah, we are. Us, and Cloud, too, if you've met him.
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-- Yes! He said he'd spar with me once we get a little more settled. I'm really excited to get to learn something from him - his sword is so huge!
[ tailwag energy off the charts ]
There are quite a few people from the same places... it's kind of interesting. I'm... I don't know Alfyn, but he's from Orsterra, too. I'm glad that the three of you have each other to lean on.
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That sounds about right. It's what he's good at. [that's her lil merc.] But don't go easy on him, okay?
[don't just tell people to beat him up. but she does soften because...she loves her friends. she's grateful for the time with them.]
I'm glad for it too though. But even if you've never met Alfyn before, being from a common place could help, right? Just being able to make that connection could be nice while we're away from home. [...]</small What's Orsterra like?