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SapphireArtemis
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Elja is about 67 at the time of 7.3 - still pretty young by Viera standards and yet still the oldest one in the group. Thankfully he's able to split the "old man" jokes with G'raha.
October 1, 2025 at 2:12 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Brilliant Conviction, ch. 4

A Guard's Bargain

Elja makes a difficult decision about how to go about getting supplies.

archiveofourown.org/works/475682...
Elja and a merchant converse over a gunblade laid on a table between them. Hien watches, head down and hood drawn.
October 1, 2025 at 1:55 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Sat down in my new chair to write because I thought it was a good idea to change PoV on a chapter that was already a quarter of the way written.

Milo: Can't have that!
Milo the kitten sits very much in the way of Sapphire's writing.
September 30, 2025 at 12:21 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Never GPosing in peace again
A kitten sitting in front of the screen, blocking some of the view.
September 27, 2025 at 2:23 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Managed to get a little something done during kitten naps!
He can feel his whole body relaxing as they emerge from the cave that served as the only direct connection between Yanxia and the Azim steppe. It's still relatively early in the night and pale moonlight bathes the landscape in silver. The way it reflects off the White sands of the Nhamha to the West creates strange shadows around the desert's Many ruins, drawing his eye almost instinctively. One shadow in particular stands out - the Dusk Throne, on the very edge of the pale desert. Hidden comfortably in it is Sadu and her people, the Dotharl. He lightly brushes Hien's arm and indicates the shadow, "There. We get there and we can rest."
September 11, 2025 at 4:40 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Look, this would have been much easier if my writing session hadn't been constantly interrupted by vicious monster attacks 🤣
The vicious monster in question:

(2023 - Call It A Day)
"Any luck so far?" Asks G'raha with a bright grin. "Not much." He chuckles. "Cooking seems to be the best bet so far, though I'm nothing compared to the fine people of the Ten Thousand Stalls." "Oh? I'm sure your cooking is just delightful. I should like to try it at some point." Is it just Hien's imagination, or does G'raha lean a little closer as he speaks? "Provided you can pull yourself away from Sharlayan again, I am sure you will have the chance. I cannot say it will be as spectacular as tonight's meal, however." "Don't believe a word he says, G'raha Tia." Calls a third voice, one that warms Hien's heart instantly. A tiny kitten snoozing his heart out on a fuzzy blanket. The kitten is rolled on his side with one paw up around his head.
September 9, 2025 at 2:11 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Well, I think I'm not getting my writing done today...
September 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Today saw some progress on 2024's "Stamp".

Enjoy a snippet 😉
"Welcome back, love.” The king smiles and Elja squints at him, then the desk he'd been hunched over. "Have you taken a break today? You look tired.” Elja pads quietly over and settles on the floor next to his kneeling lover, resting his head on Hien's shoulder after kissing his cheek in greeting. "A few. Food and water and so on. There's just … So much today.” Hien's smile is rueful. "Running an entire nation is busy work. Or so I hear from Aymeric. And G'raha. And all the other world leaders I've made friends with …” The light joke earns a laugh. “But you're no good to them if you don't rest. Let's get you away from work for a little bit, shall we?” He takes Hien's hand and draws it to his lips, pressing a soft kiss to ink-stained fingers. “I've been trudging through snow and ice all day and I'm freezing … you could help me warm up again …”
September 6, 2025 at 4:45 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Didn't end up getting anything done writing wise today, but I *was* able to finish setting up the new poofball's Safety Space for when he comes home on Sunday :) (Poofball tax below - the shirt he's snoozing on has our current cat's scent on it)
A tiny brown floofy kitten curled up in a carrying bag on a folded t-shirt.
September 5, 2025 at 4:03 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Did some work on 2024's "Reticent". Not done, but have a snippet, anyway :)
Thirteen is too young for this. the thought keeps returning every time he catches a glimpse of the young man he's taken into his care. Oh, the boy is competent in his basic knowledge, more so than is expected of a new Warder-in-training. He's also plenty diligent, applying himself to the first lessons and tasks Ivis had set him without complaint. Nor does he offer complaint about the basic meals Ivis prepares for them, or the rougher way of life the Wood provides outside of the safety of the village. He also doesn't offer commentary. Or really say anything at all. In another case, Ivis might find the quiet to be welcome. He knows all too well how rowdy teenagers can be. He'd been an especially annoying one himself, to hear his own mentor speak of their years together. Even the ones who were initially quiet showed more personality within the first week. It had now been more than two weeks with Elja, and still the boy had yet to say much more than "yes", " no", or "thank you". Perhaps...
September 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Its a Brilliant Conviction day, and while I didn't get much done between kitten prep and an actually *insane* workday (The day after 3-day weekends is always a nightmare). I did make some progress. And so I offer a snippet of ch.4 :)
".... can we at least get coffee with our supplies?" The corner of Elja's mouth twitches as if he's trying to smile. "I don't see why not. But we should get moving. The markets are open but not too crowded yet. We'll need to be in and out as fast as possible." Hien nods and stands carefully, while Elja returns to his earlier place beside the door. sitting against the wall is the singular weapon the viera has carried the entire time Hien has known him, cleaned and polished. A package of what must be ammunition sits nearby, like the gunblade has been recently loaded. As he picks it up and slides it into its sheath, Hien is convinced he sees brown ears droop further than they had been only hours earlier. Only then does he realize he's openly staring at the other man, and he scrambles to pretend he's getting ready to leave.
September 3, 2025 at 3:24 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
And in some non-writing or gaming news: we're getting a poofball! He has no name yet (we want to get to know him!) But current front-runners are Stitch and Milo.
September 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
First up: 2023's Once Bitten, Twice Shy. Not done-done, but close enough.
write.ellipsus.com/edit/08b1f4a...
Elja offers Faeron support when they unexpectedly meet Gaius Baelsar and Allie. They are all standing in front of a fountain in Terncliff. Faeron seems frightened, Allie holds a cookie, and Gaius is offering a friendly wave, while Elja is placing a hand on Faeron's shoulder.
September 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
So #XIVWrites is (deservedly!) on hiatus this year, and I am instead using September to work on my... very extensive... backlog of stuff, alternating between finishing older and working ahead on Brilliant Conviction.

I won't share everything, but i do want to post some snippets and drafts :) 🧵
A younger version of Khri and Elja stand back to back in front of the Crystal Tower, both looking sad. Their older selves stand nearby, looking confident and hopeful.
September 2, 2025 at 2:16 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
I have been spending lunch breaks and some weekend free time on getting some work done on this - trying to work ahead of myself a little (ch. 4 is done! Ch. 5 is... not). My current (And first!) Long-fic and slow burn WoL/Hien bodyguard AU, Brilliant Conviction!

archiveofourown.org/works/475682...
August 22, 2025 at 3:05 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Currently down and out with sickness, but I managed to scrounge up enough energy today to do the event and grab a cute gpose of Khri.

It's too good not to share
August 22, 2025 at 2:56 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
I feel like it might be time to clear out my scratchpad (she says as she adds another thing to it. Curse you, work-muses.)
June 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Elja checks on Palaka's Stand after the Final Days.

archiveofourown.org/works/66400465
June 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
A snip from Brilliant Conviction's upcoming chapter.

What *could* Elja be doing?
Hien risks a glance up, only to see Elja taking a long, deep breath, as if bracing himself. Another glance, this time to the side, reveals that they've stopped before a weapons shop. Before Hien can wonder why, Elja turns and pushes the door to the shop open and Steps inside. It's dimly lit and currently empty of people, save the owner behind the counter setting up a display. The man looks up at the sound of the door closing behind Hien. "Can I help you?"
May 25, 2025 at 6:37 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
A series focusing on Khri's history and relationship with her adoptive father, Halcon.
May 24, 2025 at 6:58 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Halcon spends some quality time with the crew's newest hand - a 15-year-old Miqo'te named Khri.

archiveofourown.org/works/65841796
May 24, 2025 at 6:47 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Dropping this again for no reason.

None at all.

*exits scratchpad doc*
May 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
I have SOMEHOW managed to get some writing in this week, so I wanted to offer this little Snippet for #WIPWednesday in celebration.
May 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Taking some time to look after myself today, so instead of a shot for a new song, have an alternate shot I did for Trapdoor:

#MarchingToTheBeat
March 8, 2025 at 2:14 AM
sapphireartemis.bsky.social
Reapers fight
Make 'em cry
And we will turn the tide with our freakin' scythe!

- Necros Rise (Beyond Repair)

Reaper Necromancer - Reaper

#MarchingToTheBeat
March 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM