Odette Veaureaux

Odette Veaureaux
"I had all the riches a person could desire...but freedom was not a luxury I could afford"
Gender	Female
Race	Elezen
Clan	Duskwight
Citizenship	Ishgardian
Age	24
Nicknames	Petal
Occupation	Noblewoman
Guardian Deity	Halone, the Fury
Marital Status	Single

About The Player

• Time Zone: CET - Poland
• Nationality: Canadian-Polish
• Server: Omega
• FC: Raven's Heart
• Lodestone: Odette Veaureaux
• Additional Characters: Meriell Bell, Rinako Ura, Shin Nelhah, Black Forest, Rorosa Rosa, Zetoh'a Velshado

General

Odette Aveline Geneviève Celestria of Veaureaux, commonly referred to simply as "Odette", is a highborn noblewoman hailing from The Hole See of Ishgard.

With family roots stemming back millennia to form a very devoted household to the Theocracy, as well as being very traditional in it's beliefs, she lead a very secluded and controlled lifestyle. She followed her family in their wishes, having truly no choice in anything in her life. Years of being groomed to carry on the noble title with dignity while being the embodiment of a lady, she remained silent, unaware of the lands outside nor what freedom they offered. As her hand was given in marriage to a complete stranger from another noble house, she would slowly start to notice the cracks in her supposedly perfect lifestyle. As the doubts grew, so did her yearning to break away from her restrained lifestyle and family. It was then that a group of adventurers from Ul'dah assisted her in her escape.

In Ul'dah, with nowhere to go and confused by the completely new lands, she joined Aurora Eorzea, where they took great care of her, as well as sheltering her from her family who, no doubt, was searching for her. Her cooperation did not last long as she met a fellow Ishgardian nobleman who immediately gave her a deeper purpose in his company, wanting her to assist in the infirmary as well as healing the wounded at Raven's Heart. It came with a sense of home to serve under another Highborn and she took his offer gladly.

Personality

Genteel, calm and serene, Odette is the pillar of composure, grace and beauty. She always has something nice to say to everyone and will do it with utmost class, style and dignity, displaying her strict noble upbringing at all times as it is not something she can hide. Highly educated and always polite, she always refers to others on a formal basis, unless said person requests otherwise. Odette is extremely friendly to anyone and usually won't ever avoid people, unless given good reason to. She is unable to use slang words or curse words; a thing which simply doesn't click with her due to her childhood. She does not mind if others use slang or shorter versions of words, but heavy curse words will always ruffle up her feathers and she shuns such individuals. She is always very eloquent and elegant with her words as well as her mannerisms; an absolute lady in every aspect. She struggles to be more casual as well as to adapt to normal Eorzean life but she is willing to push herself to be able to mingle better with others.

She isn't one for violence and shall avoid it at all costs, always pushing for peace via diplomacy. Very articulate and smooth-spoken, she is able to often calm down situations as long as they do not require brute force. If there is some uproar or ruckus in the vicinity, she is one to avoid it, preferring not to even be involved.

Despite all her advantages, she is very easy to be lied to, as she is very trusting of strangers due to a naive nature. She is not used to teasing, flirting or even jokes and they always send her for a spin, unknowing how to react to them. She often blushes in embarrassment and would try to diffuse the situation, but most often she would end up merely embarrassing herself even further. She has no experience at all with normal interactions with others and she struggles to understand at times the meanings behind peoples' actions. Fretted by the touch of a butterfly's wing, ready to faint at the sound of a beetle or the rattling of a window pane at night, she is a very skittish person, easily startled if approached out of nowhere.

Appearance

Odette is a woman of absolute beauty and exemplar refinement, which is impossible to go unnoticed.

She has gorgeous golden blond locks, semi-tied into a braid reaching to her mid-back; only at times pinned up into a tight bun. A pair of stunning and brilliant big icy-blue eyes. At simple glance anyone can say that she is a noblewoman, her fingers untouched by manual labour and her skin unexposed to the sun, white almost like porcelain or the freshest milk.. She takes great care of her looks, often spending hours by the mirror, making sure that she is presentable for the day. As most her kind, she is fairly tall, however among her own people she would not be considered the tallest, standing at a good average height among Elezen. A slender and delicate build, she is the embodiment of feminine charm and elegance.

Being a noblewoman, she tends to wear long garbs or gowns, often decorated intricately with embroidery or gemstones which came to the floor. While most nolewomen wore colourful fabrics, her favourite dress is a simply pale blue Ishgardian gown, void of any elaborateness but padded from the inside with fur to keep her warm. Not one for jewelry, she only wears simple crystal earrings, not wanting any bracelets or necklaces as she feels they get too much in the way. With some attire, she also wears a pair of sheer-white gloves, most commonly used when meeting people and not doing anything which would entail dirtying her hands. For footwear, she always wears her favourite pair of white, thigh-high Ishgardian boots. Odette was not one to wear headpieces but when cold, she would wear a pale blue cap with a small veil at the back which she would often keep at the front to shield her face.

Lately she started to try and dress much more casual and common, pairing her own attire with some more everyday pieces of clothing. Trousers started to make way into her wardrobe as well as simpler blouses and shirts. But no matter what she wore, her noble upbringing was always evident at first glance, if not even just by how much care she took of herself.

Occupation

Being a noble and the youngest of the family, Odette had no job or occupation, other than studying. She is very highly educated, especially in all sorts of literature and teachings. Manners and etiquette were of prime importance, including how to curtsy and how to mix with the greatest nobles in Ishgard. Time would be spent learning how to dance and ride. Some housewifely duties such as preserving fruits, sewing, embroidery and household management were also taught, to prepare her for her duties as a married woman. Expecting her to run the household in the possibility of the absence of her husband to be, it was imperative that she be literate and have reasonable mathematical skills so that she might run these with efficiency and be able to check whether her household costings seemed reasonable. She was taught to read, write, tell stories, read romances and judge the merits of poetry. Her favourite were leisure romances and poems as well as holy scriptures. She often undertook singing lessons and was instructed in multiple musical instruments. Her spiritual education was critical being Ishgardian, and she would be extremely devout to Halone like most noble families.

Aside from her noble upbringing, she also learned the art of astromancy which came at a very early age, as her parents would send her daily to the Atheneum Arcaneum to study with the elders. They only saw fit that she learned to channel her Aether in a useful way, and being a trouble-maker as a child, it was a good activity to keep her mind busy from all her other studies which were dull to her. Odette enjoyed greatly reading the night sky and its constellations, and was an ace student. She mastered the skill of foresight and would learn to wield the magicks of the stars in her hands as she got to hold her very first star globe. She has never applied her skills in combat and has no experience outside of normal use as she specialized in healing magicks. At the behest of Corvinoix Heinsrich, she was put in charge of tending to the wounded during missions as well as afterwards in the infirmary. She made it her priority, making certain that they were stocked up on all medical supplies and she even took pride in her newly found job, wanting to assist people as best as she could.

Combat

Odette has absolutely no experience in battle, only having been exposed once to a mission and she did not enjoy it one bit.

Being a noblewoman, she has no endurance or stamina to show for, nor strength for that matter. While not a fighter, she does offer a supportive role as a healer and helper to her companions, putting their safety and needs above her own at times. She utilizes her natural Duskwight assets of a very acute sense of hearing as well as her eyesight in the dark.

However, when put under extreme pressure or when someone is in danger, she can surprise all those around her, even herself, by showing incredible bravery, most likely fueled through adrenaline. On one occasion needing to reach a device at the bottom of a crate filled with poison oozing-worms; she took off her shirt and wrapped her arm in it to reach inside and obtain the device to complete the mission. Her devotion is unquestionable and even if she does not enjoy being on the front-lines, she is definitely an asset to any team.

Tendencies

Likes

• Afternoon tea time
• Sugary confections
• Kind and honest people
• Warm weather with sunny skies
• Beautiful and artsy objects/decor

Dislikes

• Profanity and vulgarism
• Being treated differently due to social standing
• Stuck-up and arrogant people
• Extremely direct and inappropriate conversations
• Alcohol
• Swimming, since she cannot swim at all

Hobbies

• Observing the night sky
• Studying different cultures
• Discovering the world
• Stitching and embroidery
• Playing music
• Indulging in poetry and leisure romance novels

Skills

• Very skilled piano and harp player
• Reading the stars with utmost accuracy

◢ Common Rumours

■ "She is a beauty both inside and out. A lady through and through"

◢ Uncommon Rumours

■ "Despite all her beauty, she looks to be an airhead and an idiot like all other nobles"

◢ Rare Rumours

■ "Don't let her serenity fool you... She can be quite the rebel when needed"

◢ PC Rumours

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Relationships

♥ Family    ♥ Love    ♥ Platonic    ♥ Failed     ● Good    ● Neutral    ● Poor    

Family

♥ Asoix Veaureaux (57)

The head of the family and father of Odette and Clauvort. A powerful man of high standing, not taking 'no' for an answer under no circumstances. He was never close to anyone in his family as he was more of a leader than a father or husband; distant and unattainable to anyone. Odette never saw him as more than the leader of their family and never had any relationship with the man.

♥ Jucette Veaureaux (53)

Jucette is Odette's mother; a kind and genteel woman, much like her. Everyone would say that Odette was the exact copy of her mother, only younger. Odette was always a mother's girl and she adored spending time with her, until slowly noble life would catch up and duties called as well as her studies and the two drifted apart fairly quickly. Her mother wanted to see nothing more but to have Odette grow into a beautiful and distinguished woman, at the same time, ignoring the girl's happiness.

♥ Clauvort Veaureaux (29)

Odette's older brother and future head of the Veaureaux family. He is head-strong and has all the characteristics to be a marvelous leader, however, he lacks open-mindedness and treats things as they are seen, which she sees as a great fault. He is confident, at times even arrogant about his position, but he was always protective of his baby sister and the two grew up together to bond very closely despite their different ideals. After the disappearance of Odette, he was the most worried and would search for her frantically no matter what.

♥ Zeauraut Traideux (29)

Her fiancee and betrothed whom she never had even met or seen. She had no desire to meet the man and instead she left Ishgard as their first meeting was to be at the altar during their marriage ceremony. Even if he might have been a good man, she did not want to take the risk. She did meet the man indirectly after she let Ishgard but getting to know his nature, she knew she made the right decision to leave. Prideful, arrogant and stuck-up, all qualities she despised.

Love Interests

♥ Valentin Vulaire (35)

Needing to return to Ishgard for private matters, she met the man at the Forgotten Knight together with some other familiar faces. The two separated from the group to talk in private and agreed to return to Thanalan the following day together. Odette quickly learned that she had to remain on her toes as the man was clearly trying to get on her nerves every chance he got. However when not being an arrogant pig, he was quite tender and kind to her, and this quality did warm her heart to him. While she may be feeling infatuation towards him, she is aware that he is not the right person for her. She tries to keep their interactions innocent, not wanting to convince herself that more can be of such a relation.

♥ Tiamos Loren (28)

A most peculiar man that she ran into at the Aurora Eorzea bar. The two continued to run into each other and even took part in combat together, always supporting one another. Despite finding the man odd and very secretive, she does value his support and friendship as well as his help. He assisted her in her times of need and would even watch over her when she was not aware of it like a guardian angel. During her trip to Ishgard, he did express his genuine interest in her while still being respectful and giving her all the time she needed to adjust. While not against it, Odette definitely is taking her time.

Friends

♥ Corvinoix Heinsrich (44)

Fellow Highborn Ishgardian she met while attending a meet-up at The Sharlayan Institutional Team of Gridania. After a most pleasant talk, she soon got to join his company as a nurse and healer to the wounded at his behest; unable to turn down a fellow Ishgardian. While finding the man absolutely dashing and the walking epitome of a Highborn gentleman, it also worked against her feelings for the man as she refused to get herself involved with another noble. She remained at his side through thick and thin, truly grateful for his help and seeing him almost as an older brother figure which she missed.

● K'alayah Xiaan (??)

The main leader of Aurora Eorzea. K'alayah was always very caring and giving towards the Elezen, including making sure she was safe from her past during her stay at the residence. Odette was always confused by the Sunkeeper woman, as this one always expressed great interest in her, which ventured beyond mere friendship. Perplexed with the natures of flirting and even intimacy, Odette always struggled to keep up with her pace. The two women bonded very closely regardless. Over time however, the advances started to sour the entire atmosphere and Odette left, although still treasuring her friendship with the woman.

● Vildola Fyth (??)

A Viera woman who also became a new member of Aurora Eorzea a few days after Odette joined. The two would converse together by the fire and they immediately noticed they had a lot in common, mostly the fact that both were foreigners in a completely new land. They joined forces, intent to learn as much as possible together and to adapt quickly to their new surroundings while at the same time becoming the closest of friends. As Odette decided to leave Aurora Eorzea, Vildola joined her and the two remained together no matter what was thrown at them.

● Malrinn Nures (??)

Odette met this Au Ra at the Sharlayan Institute in the Lavender Beds and the two ladies did get along but it wasn't until two days later where they really got to bond at another outing. Despite their differences, they found lots of common ground and their friendship cemented even further as Malrinn discovered that Odette had never drank in her life and the night took a horrible turn, needing to escort the Elezen back home. While the night ended on a bad note, the chemistry was clear and Odette is very happy to call the woman her friend.

● Ferroux Quilmont (26)

A chance meeting at the Quicksand and this young but endearing fellow Ishgardian made a lasting impression on her. Workaholic and neglectful of himself, she did try to somehow ease it up on him but he seeemd to be overworking himself to cover up his loneliness. When she expressed the will to help him anything and he said that all he wanted was friends. It made her quite happy and she immediately offered her friendship to the man. While the two would have many odd and awkward moments, it was clear they got along perfectly.

Acquaintances

● Taluh'to Lanbatal (??)

Friendly Moonkeeper fellow who works as a hunter and chef at the Aurora Eorzea. She met him upon her first visit to the establishment and while they haven't spoken much, he always seemed to be very polite and understanding. Eager to learn about all the different races, she would at times ask him about Miqo'te's and he was always glad to offer assistance and explanations. The two grew closer as he even told her of his past and she did appreciate it.

● Taahir Al-Nazar (??)

A merchant hailing from the Thanalan desert as well as the Captain of the navy belonging to Aurora Eorzea. He appeared to quite enjoy her presence and the two bonded some more over further talks, including him asking her on a dinner date. Never having been on one, she agreed, however, she had no intentions of getting romantically involved with anyone at the time. Despite the nice talks, and he even suggested that she offered her services in the infirmary, she still remained kind and close to the man.

● Reyza Blackwater (??)

Meeting her at a small outing to the Mists at a restaurant, Odette was truly impressed by this Miqo'te, especially her eloquent and beautiful speech pattern. It quickly became apparent that the feeling was mutual and the two women got to talk quite a lot that night, genuinely enjoying each other's company as they both clearly stuck out from the crowds.

● Kaida Higashikaze (??)

Foreigner much like herself but from the East, most likely a samurai. While he was very distant and quiet at first, he quickly warmed up to her presence ant the two enjoyed a very lively talk which at some point became a bit too personal for Odette and the man quickly apologized to her. Despite this, she still enjoys his company and is looking forward to meeting more often.

● Arthain Garon (33)

Upon joining Raven's Heart, the Au Ra was the very first person she met there and the two of them discovered that they had more in common than they had thought despite their historical differences. They were both healers and they looked forward to working alongside each other in the coming days; as well as reading books as that was a love they shared.

● Varriz Relanah (??)

Visiting Ul'dah for some down-time, she ran into this Moonkeeper at the restaurant area at the airship landing. A chance meeting but the two seemed to get along quite well despite his teasing and constant compliments which would get her rather embarrassed. He expressed great interest in showing her around Thanalan once he learned that she was a foreigner and she gladly took him up on the offer. His silver tongue and outgoing personality definitely piqued her interest.

● Pishrero Junerero (32)

Shrewd businessman originating from Ul'dah whom she met at the Quicksand. Direct but spot-on, the man could make out anyone within a matter of seconds, able to identify their needs and goals as well as educate them if necessary. She was truly amazed and admired this quality in the man although at the same time she found it rather intimidating. It was clear that he was into forming business relationships, thus, he saw no particular benefit in befriending her and she understood it.

Enemies

● NONE

History

Please note that all information below is common knowledge that Odette may share depending on her relationship with people; however there are still many secrets behind many decisions and those must be learned IC

The Hole See of Ishgard (0-22)

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Odette was born to a Highborn family in Ishgard, the youngest child of two, the older being her brother Clauvort.

She was doted on generously by her parents and especially her brother as the siblings became inseparable. Her early childhood was a free spirited one as she was quite the tomboy, always getting into brawls with other children and wanting to be the focus of her parents, yearning for their affections despite their busy schedules with family matters.

As she grew, family affairs became more apparent as well as her heritage. She got home-schooled and would almost never leave the family residence, much too busy with her studies as well as prohibited. Her merry nature toned down over the years as she was groomed to be the perfect noblewoman. She blossomed into a beautiful woman, a feast for the eyes for any man and woman alike; at all parties all eyes being on her despite wanting to merely blend in. With her social status, her smarts and her looks, she remained modest and easily approachable.

Despite all the years of grooming, she still cherished the little adventuress in her heart, always yearning for more that her family could ever offer her. Clauvort was well aware of her hidden desires and at times he would even let her indulge as he would take her to the woods with him on his hunting trips with his friends.

Their parents didn't take too kindly to their escapades and paid a closer eye to Odette, and decided to put her Atheneum Arcaneum, wanting to offer her some way entertainment while making certain that she retained her dignity and image. It did work for a short while as she learned of Astronomy and she quickly excelled in the arts, able to read the constellations with ease as well as utilize their magicks. Apart from her usual social studies, languages, etiquette and diplomacy, she was also taught to play the piano, harpsichord and the harp; particularly excelling in the latter. Her schedule was kept busy and full, with the intention to not give her ideas nor reasons to rebel while at the same time shaping her into the perfect woman; one that would bring pride and honour to the family.

Cost of Freedom (22-24)

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Reaching the age of twenty-two, and of the perfect age, Odette learned from her parents that they had given her hand in marriage to a fellow nobleman of the name Zeauraut Traideux. The news hit her hard and she never recovered from it, dreading the day where the union would take place to a total stranger. Clauvort told her that Zeauraut was a dear friend of his and even vouched for the man, but she would have none of it, crying and yearning for her freedom after so many years of being trapped in a silver cage.

Adding to her arranged marriage, many other things came to light which didn't sit well with her. The strictness of the nobility, the political games, the silly banquets and word plays at them, plotting, marrying only in between the higher-ups... She had enough of it all. Day in and day out she fell into a deeper depression, neglecting herself and Clauvort decided to act, unable to see his baby sister in such a state. He convinced their parents to let her venture freely around Ishgard as long as in his presence and they allowed it, thus, he would take her out almost on a daily basis. It did help as she got to indulge a bit in her brief freedom, as well as being away from the family residence. It was during their walks together that she was made aware visually of the poor state in which Ishgard was. The Brume in particular hurt her greatly. She was never aware that the social segregation was this evident and it made her feel guilty, as she had no right to complain about her life as she had anything she ever wanted, apart from freedom. She would try to convince herself that it was all in her head, she had no reason to complain, and yet she couldn't help herself. As the day of the planned union loomed closer, her mood swings became worse and worse and she would start considering ways to break it off and stop it. All ideas were absurd if not even dangerous both to herself and her family and she would spend all her free time plotting some way to free herself.

During one of her walks with Clauvort, they ran into a rarely seen group of adventurers from Ul'dah. Slightly shorter statures, darker skin as well as a different language, they instantaneously intrigued Odette and she immediately approached them with Clauvort following suite. The entire group engaged in conversation and they even went to The Forgotten Knight to talk about Eorzea and all the details of the realm which were alien to her. Even her brother enjoyed the talks and as he was distracted by a server woman at the inn, Odette then spoke to the adventurer's in a different tone, begging them to help her. It shocked them at first for her to be so desperate as to trust complete strangers but they understood that she was desperate and they all agreed to assist her. When Clauvort returned to them, the simple talk resumed.

The same night, Odette prepared herself for her escape as she had agreed with the men from Ul'dah. As agreed, one of them came to see her under her window and she threw herself out of it to be caught by him. They then made a run for it and rejoined the rest of the party. She had left no note or indication at all of her whereabouts to her family, leaving them to believe what they willed. The men quickly dressed her like an Ul'dahn to conceal her real identity and they bound her ears back with a sash to make her look like a Hyur. They fetched their chocobos and Odette sat behind one of the men on his as they approached the gates of the Steps of Faith, and the guards let them leave without without questions asked. She was relieved more and more as slowly Ishgard became but a dot in the distance. She was saddened by her immediate departure, particularly feeling it for her brother but she wouldn't risk telling him of her plans as she knew he would've tried to stop her.

Her saviours took her with them to Ul'dah where they assisted her briefly before leaving to continue their journey.

For the first time, she was left alone to deal with things herself, without anyone's help. While it was liberating, fear set in as she was made aware of just how little she knew of the world and how it worked. She stood out immensely in Ul'dah and it was not attention she wanted, terrified that sooner or later she would be found out and her family would come seeking her out. With money to spare, she checked herself in at the local inn where she remained for a few days before venturing out anew.

A Place to Call Home (24)

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On one of her walks, she ventured into the Goblet and came across an establishment named Aurora Eorzea, intrigued, she went inside. There she met K'alayah Xiaan, a Sunkeeper Miqo'te as well as Taluh'to Lanbatal, a Moonkeeper. She had never seen Miqo'tes' from up close and it caught her attention as she would study them from a distance. The two approached her and exchange a few words, explaining that the house belonged to the Sunkeeper as she ran a mercenary service there as well as a restaurant in the lower levels. Odette had never met mercenaries in her life and it was a completely new experience to her. The Miqo'tes' were curious of her whereabouts but she didn't want to say too much and she simply explained that she had left Ishgard. Once the Moonkeeper left, K'alayah Xiaan was quick to expose the woman, taking notice of her mannerism as well as her manner of speech and her attire. With no reason to hide, Odette confessed to the woman that she had abandoned her past in search of freedom but that she was terrified that her family was searching for her. While her family did not know she had ran away, the possibility of being kidnapped was highly probable. The Sunkeeper reassured her stating that she was safe within Aurora Eorzea and she allowed her to stay as long as she needed. Odette was truly grateful and she would exchange a few more words with the woman, although clearly sensing that there was more that met the eye. K'alayah Xiaan appeared particularly interested in the Elezen, often making hints at her beauty as well as engaging in small flirts, which always had Odette blushing and becoming flustered, completely not used to such attention while the Miqo'te found it endearing.

Staying at the establishment, Odette felt much more at ease, especially as she made friends with many of its members which substituted her family for her in a certain way. During one of her rests, she met a new member of the place named Nene Kotake who was an Au Ra. Odette had never met Au Ra and she would also study the woman closely with genuine interest. She was soft-spoken and said very little, speaking in a third-person view, but she didn't seem to mind. While talking, Taluh'to Lanbatal made and appearance together with K'alayah Xiaan. Odette admitted to them that she had been doing her utmost to educate herself on Eorzea, including the cultures, races, history and even foods. She then noted that the Moonkeeper's name meant that he was a second born. It surprised him to see someone even make that remark and he opened up a bit about his past, admitting that he had lost his older brother very early on. Odette immediately apologized, not wanting to bring back painful memories at the time but he luckily did not seem to mind.

Next morning, she ran into K'alayah Xiaan and the two talked more about romance and their ideas of partnerships, much to Odette's embarrassment. It was then that Odette learned that the Sunkeeper was a poly-amorous person, a thing which she had never even heard of back in Ishgard. K'alayah Xiaan expressed explicit interest in the Elezen but Odette definitely was not interested in romance at the time, especially with another woman who was so open about sexual relations. It was much too knew and the memories of having escaped an arranged marriage were too fresh. It was then that some adventurer walked in and Odette, wanting to be a good host, followed the man to greet him downstairs at the restaurant area. His name was Tiamos Loren and he shocked her great as he spoke Old Elezen to her. It made her very happy but at the same time suspicious. The two engaged in casual conversation but he remained secretive of his own whereabouts, and as did she about her past. However, they did enjoy each others' company and he offered to show her a bit of Thanalan. They walked all the way to the Silver Bazaar where Odette confronted him, demanding to know why he spoke Old Elezen and why he seemed to know so much about Ishgard, suspicious and believing him to be some spy sent to find her by her family. He easily diffused the tensions, reassuring her that he had no knowledge of her or her family, stating that he had no interest in oppressing anyone's will. She was quick to apologize, ashamed of her quick assumptions but he cheered her up, not wanting her to feel bad about it. The two of them talked some more as they observed the sea, something she had never seen in her life back in Ishgard, making her more and more aware of how little she actually knew.

Dawn came anew and Odette ran into Taluh'to Lanbatal and he offered to tell her some more about Moonkeepers to help her with her desire to learn more of all the details required to live in Eorzea. The talk quickly shifted into more sensitive waters as talks of his brother reemerged. She was quick to comfort the man, not wanting him to force himself but he did not mind, appreciating her tender words. It was then that another person joined in, that being a Viera named Vildola Fyth. She had never met or even seen a Viera, but had read a bit about them. The two quickly established lots of common ground, both being foreigners in a new land and needed to adjust. It made Odette very happy to have a friend, one whom understood her perfectly. The Viera also appeared quite content as the two women bonded closely. Odette showed her the library, and there Vildola Fyth spotted the piano and sat at it, intrigued by the musical instrument as she confessed to always having wanted to learn how to play. Odette was happy to hear that as it was the perfect exchange, she told her that she'd teach her to play the piano in exchange for some basic botany skills. The Viera agreed. Coming back from a walk in the Goblet, she ran into an unknown man back at the establishment, but she remained cordial and soon learned he was Taahir Al-Nazar. He told her that he was in charge of the navy force belonging to the guild which really impressed her, while at the same time being a merchant from the Thanalan desert. She however refused to open up about her detailed reasons for being part of the guild herself but she did enjoy the casual conversation. He then mentioned of some hot-baths right next door and proposed that they go there to relax and she agreed, quite curious to see them as she had never been to such a place. The hot waters were truly warming and soothing and she enjoyed them greatly, especially with such marvelous company. The two continued talking and it was quickly made apparent that he seemed to like her and he asked her out to dinner. As they finished to bathe, they headed back to Aurora Eorzea for their dinner date, heading downstairs to the restaurant area. While eating and bonding some more, he suggested that she could assist the guild with her healing, assisting perhaps with the sick or injured. It immediately caught her interest and she agreed, only after consulting it with K'alayah Xiaan beforehand.

Word came from K'alayah Xiaan that the company was required to assist her in retrieving some artifact. While odd, Odette did join, together with Taluh'to Lanbatal and Amberlenne Furieaux. From outside of the company, Tiamos Loren and Sini'to Shadar joined in to assist on the quest. They ventured out into the Thanalan desert and were quickly transported to some sort of castle gates while getting split from K'alayah Xiaan as she got sucked into some hole and then Tiamos Loren who was trying to save her. Four of them left, they ventured into the residence and were quickly exposed to some odd childish voice who appeared to be testing them as they were put through a huge ordeal. They found rooms iterated with worms, which disgusted Odette greatly and had her sick to her stomach for the entire time. Some spirits in the courtyard were trying to sell their wares, which consisted of worms, and she avoided them at all cost. There were five immense towers visible from the courtyard and they went into each one, discovering many secrets of the place, among them weird weapons which seemed to suck out the aether out of anyone who held them and more worms. In four towers they found magical objects which disappeared upon touching and then the gates to the fifth tower opened. At some point they found the missing due and they all ventured into the fifth tower where they found some book which K'alayah Xiaan has been hunting for as well as the origin of the childish voice, a young Miqo'te boy. He seemed amused and wanted to play more with them but the party took the book and departed, noticing that they couldn't even land one hit on the lad. Immediately after the entire ordeal, Tiamos Loren and Odette got talking by the waters of Forgotten Springs. The conversation at first was about the event and what they went through but during the talk, Odette picked up on a few lines and hints from him, gently suggesting that he wasn't from Eorzea, if even the realm. She quickly blew his cover and seeing no other way, and at the same time not deeming has as a threat or having malicious intent, he confessed to her his origins. He was from a completely different world, one where wyrms were even looked up to and treated as wise creatures, and people followed their words. This surprised Odette and she then explained to him the views on dragons on Eorzea and they were the completely opposite. Hearing the story of this world, he decided to take it upon himself to form a company named The Azure Blades to assist those in need. it surprised her and she questioned him for the reason, as it made no sense for a foreigner to assist them; but he remained adamant. It was quite nice to hear and she gladly offered her help in the matter.

The next day she ran into K'alayah Xiaan and she asked her permission about establishing and infirmary in the guild, to which the Miqo'te agreed gladly. The talk turned a bit darker as they consulted on matters from days prior in the desert, Odette still shaking off the unpleasant feeling. During this talk, the woman confessed about her own corruption within as she revealed her eye being the source; explaining that she was seeking a cure and that the book they had recovered had high chances to help her.

Days went by and Odette had inspected all the books in the Aurora Eorzea regarding the realm. Boredom set in as well as the nervousness as she did not feel yet very confident in her new home and that was when she heard of a meet-up at the Sharlayan Institute in Gridania. Curious, she decided to pay it a visit, hoping that she might find more resources to educate herself on Eorzea and it's culture. Her friends helped her in teleporting there, leaving her to enjoy the evening on her own as she found the place in the Lavender Beds. She immediately got greeted by a rather obnoxious setting as some mad chocobo was set loose downstairs and was causing havoc. Doing her best to just avoid the ruckus, she settled herself by the bar where she engaged in conversation with an Au Ra and a fellow Ishgardian man. She was truly happy to meet one of her own, although his sharp tongue and witty replies left her rather astounded and speechless most of the time. It was intimidating on many levels and a bit unpleasant to her ears so she shifted away. Tiamos Loren then appeared and she greeted him warmly. He expressed interest in books regarding Aether manifestation and they both went downstairs to the library to begin their search but were cut off by Tiny Blue. While odd, the Lalafell was truly endearing and the three of them engaged in conversation, only interrupted as another Elezen made his appearance, apologizing for his intrusion. The group immediately dispersed a bit around the library to not block the way to the man, Odette meanwhile analyzing his appearance as it was rather clear to see that he appeared to be Ishgardian. She greeten him in Old Elezen and it immediately got his interest, also identifying her as kin and the two engaged in talk. He introduced himself as Corvinoix Heinsrich, called Corvo by friends. She at first struggle to even use his nickname, but she did her utmost to correct herself despite her slip ups. Tiamos Loren was quick to assist the man in finding a book regarding astral plains and also regarding the beast tribes located in the Shroud, while Odette kept herself buy by researching books about Eorzea overall. She located one on Eorzean holidays and she went away a bit to have a peaceful read which got interrupted by Tiny Blue as he jumped onto her desk. A tad annoyed and sated with the book, she returned the book to it's original place when the Elezen man came back downstairs and offered his assistance to her, stating that he had been in Eorzea for over two years. She was elated and truly grateful and he did assist her with all her questions. He then posed her a question, asking if she fancied a walk outside under the stars and she gladly took the man's offer, the two leaving the library to talk more peacefully outside.

As they walked, she felt someone staring at the back of her head and then spotted Tiamos Loren who appeared to be following them. The Elezen confronted him, inquiring as to the reason for following or if he misunderstood his relationship with Odette, to which she blushed, immediately stating that they weren't a couple. She reassured the Huyr that they were only going for a walk and after much debate he conceded and left them and Corvinoix Heinsrich then invited him together with Odette to some time come by his company for a drink. As the Hyur left them, the two Elezen continued their walk in the Lavender Beds, enjoying the night breeze and sky as the stars shone upon them. They reach an lavender field near the waters and the man then turned to her, offering his hand, asking if she perhaps wished to retreat somewhere more private. She did not mind either way, enjoying the company quite a lot, especially as he was very helpful and truly a gentleman which was a nice change from what she saw lately from the opposite gender. For a moment she felt herself loosing grip on reality as he talked but she snapped back as he called her and they continued their walk; genuinely enjoying her time spent with the man as they talked through the night.

Enjoying her last outing to the library, Odette wanted to mingle some more, seeing it also as a good way to learn the customs and cultures on Eorzea. And so, she ventured to the Mists where there was a dinning event at a restaurant there, including some side entertainment. She found the place without any complications and once inside, she ran into an old face, Malrinn Nures, a lady she had met two days prior at the Sharlayan Institute. The woman appeared quite happy to see her and she sat opposite her. Odette met her talking companion, a Miqo'te lady named Reyza Blackwater who had one of the most eloquent and beautiful voices and phrasing she had ever heard. The feeling seemed to be mutual as the Miqo'te also expressed curiosity about Odette's whereabouts as it was clear from a glance that she stood out from the crowd in both looks and mannerisms and Odette explained that she hailed from the Holy See of Ishgard, which definitely got the Miqo'te's interest. They talked a little bit about Ishgard and then the talk shifted to more casual matters. On stage, suddenly, a marriage was announced and everyone applauded and congratulated the couple which was to be wed; Odette day dreaming a bit, voicing that she found it romantic to be married. Malrinn Nures was quick to counter that, clearly being rather negative and she explained that she had broken off with her partner the same day. Odette immediately felt guilty and sat beside her, giving her a side hug, wanting to cheer her up at least a bit. The evening went by casually, and Odette met another Miqo'te by the name of Myr'sa Zemtarii. While they did not talk much at all, the moment he mentioned Corvinoix Heinsrich he got her attention and he asked her if she knew him, to which she nodded. He expressed immediate concern over this acquaintance, but she appeared adamant about her trust in the fellow Ishgardian, going as far as stating that she found him dashing and a true gentleman. It relieved the man luckily and the topic was dropped. One of the entertainer's at the establishment started seeking volunteers to go on stage but everyone rejected. Malrinn Nures joked that she could make a drinking competition, to which Odette commented that she had never drunk in her life. The Au Ra immediately ordered a bottle of red. A prayer was offered to Halone in preparation as the bottle was uncorked. The first few sips were agonizing, finding the flavour rather revolting and much too overpowering but as she kept going, it dulled her senses, taste buds included and she started to drink which amazing speed. The Au Ra had a most jolly time watching the Elezen down almost an entire bottle on her own in one go. Odette, unused to the effects, struggled to discern her surroundings but still did her best to remain a lady, deeming it best to return home. Getting up, the room started to spin and she struggled to make her way upstairs. Malrinn Nures and Myr'sa Zemtarii both assisted her, asking where she leaved. The Goblet was quite far and they did not want to risk teleportation with someone in her state, and so they decided to leave her in Lominsa at the Drowning Wench. Odette woke up the next day, sick to the stomach and with no will to live, her very first hang over took over her body. She had no idea where she was or what had even happened, her last memory being talking with the girls back at the table in the Mist. After emptying the contents of her stomach multiple times, she did come across a note left by her friend, where she explained what had happened as well as where she was. She was most relieved to find that piece of information although the guilt was immense. She had no desire to drink to a stupor and it did taint her image. She vowed to never drink again.

Still dazed but intent on returning home, Odette teleported back to the Goblet however she mistook wards and ended up in the wrong one. Wandering lost, she came across a house with a familiar name 'Raven's Heart'. It immediately reminded her of Corvinoix Heinsrich and as she inspected the property, she found him in the front yard. He seemed shocked to see her there but pleased and the two exchanged a few pleasantries before heading inside. He asked her how come she found the place and she admitted it was pure coincidence. The man proceeded to explain the entire point of the Raven's Heart, what they did and what were their goals, including mentioning that they had ties to Ishgard which did rub her the wrong way a bit, concerned for her safety but she did not voice it. He then gave her some recruitment papers which shocked her but he kindly coerced her into it, requesting her assistance as a fellow Ishgardian and friend. Odette put some thought into the matter and she was definitely happy to find a purpose as it would help her in integrating with people in Eorzea as well as perhaps make a difference. She signed the papers but under the condition that her family name be left out if she were ever to be mentioned to any Ishgardians. He did not seem to mind and the deal was sealed. Corvinoix Heinsrich gave her a tour of the place and she then ran into Vildola Fyth who was looking for her. The man learned that the Viera was also an outsider and a fellow healer and so he also accepted her as Odette's help as they quickly decided that Odette would assist in the infirmary. Once he left, the two ladies got talking, expressing their shared concerned over Aurora Eorzea and the two agreed that it was not the place for them.

Odette returned to Aurora Eorzea and wrote them a letter, mostly addressed to K'alayah Xiaan. She thanked her and everyone else at the house for their kindness, but also expressing that she felt the need to move elsewhere, finding herself an ill fit in their current company. While in reality it was true, most of all she simply wanted to draw a clear line and stop the sexual advancements. She left them a box of Ishgardian bonbons and left, explaining that she was to leave together with Vildola Fyth but that they would remain in touch.

She returned to Raven's Heart with the Viera, looking forward to making herself useful so she went to the infirmary to inspect their stock and possibly add more to it. As her friend left, Odette also went out to stock up on a few medical supplies. Upon her return, she met many new faces, among them Arthain Garon. He convinced her to go introduce herself to the others and so she did, meeting a few other members of the place, among them she met Myr'sa Zemtarii. He did mention her drunkenness from the other day and she glared for once, quickly retreating back outside; far too ashamed of the event to want it mentioned. Outside she ran into Arthain Garon and the two got to know each other very well, finding they had a long in common. He seemed quite happy to see her not being scared of him, although the reason was unknown to her for such an assumption. She gladly observed him practicing his magicks when they got interrupted by Corvinoix Heinsrich. The Elezen greeted them and while talking mentioned the Au Ra's brother, which made the man storm off back inside. Odette was absolutely confused but the Elezen reassured her it was nothing she said. The two exchanged a few warm words before he took his leave and she rejoined the others inside. There, she ran again into the Au Ra man who apparently had broken his finger. Together with Edgar Wyndham, a man she had also met back at the Sharlayan Library, they made their way with him to the infirmary to assist him. They all then proceeded to explore the house as it appeared some rooms were brand new. It was then that Edgar Wyndham suddenly proposed a history lesson to them out of nowhere but the Au Ra declined, retreating for the night, thus Odette gladly took it upon herself to listen. Myr'sa Zemtarii joined on the lesson about Thanalan history but Odette did not last long, feeling much too exhausted and so she retreated for the night.

The next morning, while browsing the library for books on Thanalan history, wanting to better herself especially after the lesson from the day before. As she found a book, two people also were residing in the library at the time; a man named Kaida Higashikaze and a petite Au Ra lady named Hayase Daiuzu. The woman seemed to walk on pins and needles, seeming nervous all the time. Odette exchanged a few kind words with her although the man remained relatively silent until the Au Ra left them and Odette tried her best to engage in conversation with him. It took some time and patience to get the man talking but once he did, the conversation was one of the best she had ever had. He expressed interest in her wanting to learn more as well as her culture, them comparing each others' heights among other things and engaging in friendly banter. The talk took a turn as he asked her of her opinion of Corvinoix Heinsrich. She explained that she found him to be a good man, the true ideal of an Ishgardian nobleman. Kaida Higashikaze then asked if he had tried to bed her. Odette's mind exploded at the insinuation, immediately countering that and explaining her reasons for being in Eorzea, which defended the Highborn man. He appeared understanding, but he did tease her a bit more, amused by her blush and flustered nature. It took her some time to settle down but he was definitely respectful, but at the same time he remained playful and flirtatious even. He would ask her of what she wanted in life as she seemed to be a pure bookworm, asking her even of romance as she admitted to reading leisure romances. She admitted to having a great interest in such books but that in real life she had not the chance. In revenge, she asked him the same. He did not mind her question nor her curiosity and he explained that he was not taught in romance nor courtship and that it all seemed daunting to him. Odette comforted him and they would even start to joke around, wondering who would be first to find the right person for them.

Wanting some time for herself and away from books for once, Odette ventured to Ul'dah where she decided to go to the airship landing as it was a peaceful area when compared to the bustling streets of the city. There, she met a certain Moonkeeper named Varriz Relanah who was the first to engaged in conversation with her. It took her by surprise but she wasn't one to turn down a nice talk, especially if it worked in her favour to adapt and mingle with people. The two sat down at a table and continued to talk into late hours of the night, not even noticing the time pass. He quickly figured out her origins, if not even only due to her looks but so did her accent and her tales give her away. She quite enjoyed the talk, learning that he was a travelling merchant and he was there to greet freshly arrived people in Ul'dah, while at the same time trying to sell them his wares. While shrewd, she did not see it as a fault but more a smart way to benefit. It relieved him to know that she did not think any lesser of him. Despite the pleasant exchange, she did not fully open up about her past as he was still a stranger and she could not trust anyone, and so she did not reveal her family name. In between the discussions, he would throw in compliments as well as more spicy topics which each time sent her head for a spin, going silent and unable to respond until she calmed down. No matter how often it happened with him or in the past, it was something she would still struggle with as it always got her embarrassed. She told him of her issues on the more intimate topics, explaining her past occurrences with K'alayah Xiann and it left him rather shocked, perhaps then understanding why she seemed to have her guard up at times. They talked of what her desires might have been and she openly stated that she had none, apart from her freedom which she had already attained but now that she had it, she had no idea what to do with it. It was then that he offered to help her use that newly found freedom, suggesting to show her around Ul'dah as well as Thanalan. She was truly content to receive such an offer and she immediately agreed and the two exchanged linkshell frequencies to remain in touch. As the hour got late, Odette decided it was best to return home to the Goblet, fearing that Corvinoix Heinsrich might get worried as she wasn't one to remain away for long. She excused herself and bid the man farewell and the two parted ways.

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Days went by and Odette ever so slowly would adapt to her new life in Thanalan, still struggling but otherwise making progress. With the gil she brought with herself from Ishgard, she put it forth to purchase an apartment in the Goblet, mind set to make her home in Eorzea. She would move between her new home and the new company, finding a comfortable routine in the coming days and it did bring a sense of much needed relief to find stability. On one of her ventures to Ul'dah, she ran into Tiamos Loren at the Quicksand and they quickly caught up with one another. He appeared to be busy as ever, and it was somehow nice to hear that he was never changing. He then asked her in turn, and her face said it all. While content, she admitted that she had word that her father was ill and that it did not seem to be some mere cold. She explained that she was planning to head to Ishgard to see what she could learn of his state while still keeping her cover. He offered lots of advice and she truly appreciated it, even wanting to go there to research her acquired information but that she declined, stating that she wanted to go herself and see it with her own eyes. He did not pressurize, but remained concerned for her safety. Changing topic, she told him that she joined Sir Corvinoix Heinsrich company which surprised him although hearing her opinion of the man, he felt a bit guilty for judging him as quickly as he had. He expressed on seeing this place as he did get an open invitation from the man and Odette immediately offered to take him there, adding that she also had recently purchased an apartment in the area if he also wanted to see it. The two of them made their way to the Goblet, Odette proud to actually have memorized the way despite being an outsider. She showed him the company house from the inside and he expressed concerned over the relics which lay around, completely unguarded. She agreed and was fine with delivering the concern to Corvinoix Heinsrich but Tiamos Loren said he would do it, as the concern was his to begin with. She showed him the downstairs area, explaining the origin of the books and he found the collection quite impressive. Odette then proposed to him that they move to her apartment as it was also in the area, and so they did, reaching the apartment building within a few moments. The building seemed almost abandoned as very few tenants lived in it, but it did not bother her one bit, quite enjoying the quiet. It also was a good point as it meant she could play her piano without annoying her neighbors. Once inside, they engaged in more friendly talks, finding more and more in common even among the little things. Tiamos Loren would at times try to pat her back but each time she stiffened up and he immediately apologized for the lack of personal space but she quickly explained herself, simply saying that she wasn't used to any intimate touches other than from family members. It did calm him down. She then mentioned his offered help regarding Ishgard, asking him if he would mind to assist her and he gladly took up the request. After a few more hours of casual talks, the two split ways as he decided to venture to Ishgard as soon as possible while she would join him up a day later on.

The coming day, Odette made her way towards Ishgard via chocobo. She was in no hurry and she did enjoy the trip itself to get there. Once before the Steps of Faith, she had to think up a way to enter the city, aware that she hadn’t really put much thought into it. She could see the guards stopping and questioning visitors, regardless of rank or race and it got her worried. Getting off her chocobo and with reigns in her hand, she made her way towards the guards calmly and once right in front of them, she gave the chocobo a hard smack to its rear, causing it to go into a frenzy as it rushed into the guards, distracting them instantly. Among the ruckus, she ran inside the city, slipping past the guards and any other suspicious eyes.

Once inside the city, she spent a good few hours walking the streets, indulging in the nostalgia and the memories of her old home. While she did not support her family, she did love Ishgard and if it were not for her family, she would have stayed. Not wanting to arouse suspicions, she avoid interacting with people, wanting to hear any news about her family anonymously, ideally as a passerby. Unfortunately, it did not help at all. The only news she heard was that her father was stepping down as head of the household, giving the leadership to her brother Clauvort. Disheartened, she continued walking the streets in hopes of getting a better lead and that was when she found Tiamos Loren at the Jewelled Crozier. He was shocked to see her there and clearly he was not approving of her presence but she stood her ground and the two moved to a more secluded place to speak at ease without prying eyes. He asked her if she found out anything and she did share the little bit she learned. It confirmed what he also managed to find out but it got them nowhere. The brainstorming started as the man wanted to somehow meet her brother to ask him about the state of the family, ideally by luring him out. Odette had no idea how to achieve this as his hunting trips were common but irregular and they were back to square one. She even started to debate showing herself to her family but Tiamos Loren adamantly prohibited her. While ashamed of her idea, she did come up with a better one, informing him that her brother’s best friend went every day to Saint Reymanaud's Cathedral and that for certain he would know everything. He agreed and the two of them made their way to the Cathedral. Once inside, Odette described the man to her friend as best as she could, stating that she had no idea of his looks but she knew his family’s emblem as well as his name. Luck on their side, at one of the benches, there was a man seated with said emblem on his cape. Tiamos Loren told Odette to stay out of sight while he did the talking although she seemed willing to immediately back out of the plan. He snapped at her, criticizing her for having no back bone, telling her to stand her ground and to go through with it. While harsh, it worked and she hid behind the pillars of the cathedral, eavesdropping from a safe distance even if the man had no idea how she looked like. Once the sermon ended, Tiamos Loren approached the man, requesting to speak to Zeauraut Traideux. The man clearly had no love for outsiders but he granted him the audience once they stepped outside the cathedral. The Highborn immediately introduced himself as Zeauraut Traideux, heir to the Traideux House. The Midlander introduced himself as well and the two engaged in conversation. Zeauraut was a sharp man and he did not buy anything the man was telling him until he spoke of the Dragonsong War. He lied saying that he was a good friend of House Veaureaux but that ever since the war, the house cut all ties with him and he desires to know what is happening with it. Zeauraut, while not fully convinced, he did tell him that the entire house has been in chaos after the disappearance of Mademoiselle Odette. Tiamos Loren knew the overall picture of her departure but he never knew the details and it caught him off guard. The Highborn explained to him that simply one night she woman disappeared into thin air, the family suspecting that she was kidnapped for some ransom but no one ever came forth demanding money. They did send scouts to try and locate her but they found nothing, slowly beginning to suspect that she had been killed. The Midlander was not aware of the details and it got him asking for the reason for this disappearance, aware that she was to wed a man before she was gone. Zeauraut’s eyes grew severe at those words as he stated that he was the man she was to marry. Tiamos Loren had no idea that the man he was speaking to was Odette’s fiancée, however, speaking to him and learning how he was, he could not fault her for leaving. Zeauraut added that now the Lord of the house, Asoix, is passing the leadership to his son, Clauvort due to health issues and the Midlander immediately offered his help in healing the man but the Elezen refused, voicing that the family did not wish to be involved with any outsiders and that most likely it was why he was cast away to begin with. Tiamos Loren agreed, backing down and the two man parted ways after a few more words, among them the Highborn telling him that his reputation in the family’s eyes could be restored if he were to know anything about Odette. Once the Highborn was away from earshot, Odette came out of hiding, moving towards her friend telling him that most likely this explained to him why she no longer resided in Ishgard.

He definitely understood her perfectly, drained by that conversation with the arrogant noble. Odette, finally after months, she felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders as her eyes became glossy from joy, needing a moment to calm herself as she closed her eyes. He took her hand into his, content to see her relieved and for once she did not flinch at the touch. Quite on the contrary, she returned it by giving his hand a squeeze. Happy to see her in such state, he said they should return home but she stopped him, asking for just one more day in Ishgard as she was still homesick and she wanted to enjoy it some more, adding that she had a craving for Ishgardian tea. He laughed but agreed and the two of them went to the Forgotten Knight. As they awaited their tea, Odette would warm up her frozen hands by the fireplace, joking that she had gotten spoiled by Thanalan weather. Tiamos Loren joined her by the fire and they got talking on a deeper level. She expressed her undying gratitude to him, calling him her guardian angel as he was always there for her no matter what and he never wanted anything in exchange. He explained that he always sought to do good no matter what, which is what he did all the time until he changed places, clearly suggesting that he wasn’t going to stay in Eorzea. It saddened her and she admitted that she did not wish to see him gone to which he replied that she would be long gone by the time he would leave. It shocked her to hear that as Elezen were one of the longest living races and it made no sense to her but she decided not to ask further. Instead, she pitied him, saying that it had to be hard to live on while loved ones grew old and withered away. He agreed and it was evident it hurt him as the man would begin to shed tears. She was quick to comfort him, hands moving to his shoulders, saying that she did treasure their friendship to matter if it was only a blink for him. He reassured her that she was not a blink to him, saying that she shone just as brightly as the other stars in his sky. It took her aback but she appreciated his words greatly. During this heartfelt conversation, he did say that he would not mind if she wanted to offer him more than just mere friendship. This statement hit her hard as she had never looked at him, or anyone for that matter, in a romantic way and it was a novelty to her. He did not pressure her, saying it was her decision but he was patient and willing to wait. He had always been anything but kind and supportive of her and she truly valued their friendship, but actually perceiving the man as a romantic interest was not easy but she wasn’t opposed to the idea, willing to open her mind and perhaps try a different approach. The two spent the rest of the evening sat by the fire, sat closely together as they both relaxed after the long and eventful day.

The next day, Odette did ask him to return home first as she did not want to arouse suspicions at the gates when leaving the city. She arrived alone and so did he; seeing them together could arouse suspicions. Especially if Zeauraut could be observing him without their knowledge. Although not content with the idea, he agreed and departed the city, leaving Odette alone to enjoy her one day at home. As Odette strolled down the streets of Ishgard alone, she felt nostalgic and perhaps a bit home sick, but she did enjoy the walk, taking in the sights and feeling like a child anew. Her feet brought her before the Forgotten Knight again and while she pondered whether to go in or not, she spotted a familiar and very unexpected face sitting by the fountain, immediately recognizing Sini'to Shadar after the events at the Sagolii Desert. The two exchanged a few words when man then spoke to them, making fun of Miqo'te behinds. Odette held back a laughter but as the two men continued their discussion, she couldn't hold back no more and burst into merry laughter. After some odd tug-o-war, they all went inside the Forgotten Knight to get away from the cold. Once inside, the Elezen man introduced himself as Valentin Vulaire and Odette introduced herself, leaving the last name out, and also her Miqo'te friend. Sini'to Shadar offered to get them all drinks and he soon came back with a large teapot and a few cups. As they all talked, enjoying the warmth compared to the freezing cold outside, another familiar face appeared, Maetiwyb Abylwaen. Odette greeted her warmly and urged her to join them at the table. She offered her cup to the woman, wanting to be cordial, and went over to the bar area to get herself a new one and there she met Simeon Sibaruse, a fellow Highborn. While not very chatty, she invited him to join their table and he gladly obliged. His attention got quickly snatched by Sini'to Shadar as the two would engage in deep theology talks about Halone as well as the reasons behind the Miqo'te's decision to become a priest of the Fury. The discussion was rather hard and Odette merely listened, not wanting to intervene as they both appeared rather passionate about their beliefs. Odette went outside, cup in hand, wanting to check the weather. She slipped her gloves and hat back on and upon opening the door, she was still met with snow. She was about to go back inside but then Valentin Vulaire seemed to have followed her, so she stayed and they two exchanged a few words. He was quick to annoy her as he slid her hat over her eyes, and she decided to put it away, feeling that he would only do it again. Among the talk, he asked her why she no longer seemed to live in Ishgard, as she was definitely a Highborn; an element which was evident at mere glance. She wasn't about to talk openly about it on the streets of said city, and with a stranger, although he made it quite clear that he had no interest whatsoever of causing her issues. Putting her hat back on, she asked him to follow her and they moved to the walls of the Brume. With no one there, they could talk freely. She didn't go into the details but she did mention that she left her family for private matters, but that she came back because she heard her father was ill. But she was unable to approach the mansion, aware that the guards would recognize her immediately and that would've been a big problem. He seemed to feel for her and even offered assistance but she thanked him, aware that nothing could be done. Despite his kind-nature, he seemed to have some need to annoy people, or perhaps just her. Valentin Vulaire would get much too close to her, alarm bells going off in her head as he'd toy around with her, his fingers tracing along her chin and being dangerously close but she stood her ground. It got her absolutely flustered and he appeared to enjoy seeing her in such torment. Between the horrible teasing and earning a nickname 'petal' from him, he mentioned that he too was seeking to return to Thanalan so the two of them agreed to return together the following morning.

Morning came and as agreed, she met with Valentin Vulaire, the two heading towards the chocobo stables where they got a chocobo to share. They decided to have her take the lead and that they's switch halfway. All the time she could hear some loud metal clanking in his bag and when she asked him, he wouldn't answer, letting her guess but no matter what she said, it did not seem to be it. As they climbed onto the bird and made their way towards The Steps of Faith, Odette's enthusiasm dissipated and she explained to the man, recalling the night prior, that the guards cannot know who she really is. He just pat her shoulder, telling her t leave it to him. Sighing, she had little choice and agreed and they stepped forth. Two guards stopped them, one checking the chocobo while the other asked for their identities as well as their reason for leaving. Valentin Vulaire was quick to explain, stating that they were a married couple, presenting Odette as Odessa, and then he even recognized the guard, calling him Henry. Odette remained absolutely silent and shocked, not expecting that excuse, but it was a very good one she had to admit. Her 'husband' and Henry talked away, the guard asking him if he just got married to which he nodded, hugging Odette from behind to show the little affections that couples would share. She wanted nothing more than to slap him but she played along, remaining silent. The guard was quick to let them go and once they were at a safe distance, she did question Valentin Vulaire's relationship with the guard. He explained that they used to study together but that he deemed the guy an imbecile. During the ride across Coerthas, he would tease her here and there and she somehow managed to survive that as eventually his focus turned elsewhere, to some sort of bronze statue he was carrying with him. As they reached the Shroud, out of nowhere he seemed to get some idea about the statue and in the fervor of the moment, he kissed her cheek, hopping off the chocobo to run to a nearby pond. She was absolutely perplexed and she parked the bird, quickly following him in worry. As she observed, he first dipped the statue into the water as it almost froze around him. He noticed it did no good so he took out a pan from his bag and then placed the statue in it before setting it on fire. Odette just gawked absolutely speechless and confused by the entire scene but she did not interfere. The statue changed appearance into that of Thal, the ruler of the underworld. The Elezen then explained that he was investigation a cult which was interested in summoning primals and that this statue was a thing of theirs. As he would try to pick up the statue, he burned himself a bit so Odette scooted the figurine into the cold watered with her boot, getting it out only once it had cooled down sufficiently. Valentin Vulaire would pat her head, perhaps thankful, while at the same time scratching at his bear, clearly annoyed by it. She chuckled and handed him a small pair of scissors and a pocket mirror of hers, and more jokes and teasing ensued as he tended to himself, later gluing himself to her and kissing her neck. When asked what he was doing, he simply stated that he was annoying her. He returned the scissors and mirror to her, mounting the chocobo as she would sit behind him, making certain to not fall off wrapping her arms around him. She was quick to doze off, lulled by his humming and the swaying of the bird as it ran across the forest. She came to once they reached Thanalan and she noticed a cut upon his cheek. Using her magicks, she healed the cut, content to be of some sort of help at least once. The teasing resumed regardless and she had to do her best to survive it until they would reach Ul'dah.

Odette learned that Arthain Garon was meant to duel at the Lynx one evening and she made it a must to go see him fight, even if brawls were not her thing or anything involving violence. Inside the Lynx, she ran into Malrinn Nures and the two ladies immediately caught up with each other and sat together while the fights went on. The first fight went well although Odette found herself looking away all the time, unable to take the severity and brutality of it which made her friend laugh quite a bit, suggesting that maybe a glass of wine would help. She immediately rejected it, and the Au Ra laughed, saying that it was fine since she too was trying to drink much less lately. As the first round came to a close, the girls went to the bar to get themselves something to drink. Just as her friend had suggested, Odette agreed to have a glass of wine to just loosen up and survive the barbaric fighting. Malrinn Nures also broke her promise of not drinking to join Odette on the endeavor and they returned to the arena to observe. Arthain Garon's turn was up and Odette would lose herself as she drank her glass, cheering enthusiastically and with fervor for her friend. That was when behind her Valentin Vulaire appeared, stating that she was drunk bluntly. She fought back, not taking such an insult. Malrinn Nures joined on the talk, recognizing the man from nights prior as he seemed to be wooing some huntress, a statement he did not deny. It somehow soured Odette's mood and she remained distant for the rest of the evening. She tried to focus on the fight but unfortunately Arthain Garon lost. Regardless, she congratulated him on a job well done and as the final round started, she slipped outside to have a brief respite from the crowded place. Finally outside to enjoy some fresh air, the solitude was short-lived as Valentin Vulaire seemed to follow her, although it appeared to be mere coincidence. As they were alone again, she proposed they go for a walk as the night was still young and the weather was lovely. As they walked about the Goblet, she brought him to one of her favourite spots to stargaze although he expressed little interest in the area, but he did state that the stars were almost as beautiful as her. It surprised her each time he would be nice but she did love it. She'd ask him why he would be rude all the time and then have moments of actually being pleasant, but he just toyed with her and never replied to it. She would walk around, pacing, losing her footing as the slight tipsiness tugged at her, mumbling and grumbling under her nose. He bluntly stated that she was drunk and that she needed to sit but she ignored him. He proceeded to just pick her up and he moved to a set of benches, sitting her between his legs. He was a big mystery to her and it was absolutely annoying and yet oddly enticing. As he held her in his arms, he asked her if this was like one of those romance stories where the princess fell for a commoner. She countered that, stating that she was no princess and that neither was he some commoner. He still pressed his observation, asking if she did see this as an infatuation. She did not admit it, but deep down she knew that she did have a crush on the man despite his horrible nature; like a magnet it pulled at her. Remaining a gentleman, he asked her for a kiss and the two embraced. It was her first one. It was bitter-sweet as she couldn't believe to have fallen for such a bad character but it was beyond her. The kiss was short as she forgot to breathe and she broke it, gasping for air. He only laughed and soon the two parted ways as he needed to tend to his tasks. That was when Odette's linkpearl rang and she picked up, recognizing Malrinn Nures's voice and the two girls talked, agreeing to meet up at Odette's apartment. Once there, Odette hosted her guest with some tea and biscuits and the Au Ra asked her what had happened since she had disappeared during the duel night. Odette did not admit to being intimate but she did say that she and Valentin Vulaire had a moment and that she did feel attracted to him. This worried her friend and she warned her that she did not see the man as a trustworthy person, foreseeing that following that path would only lead to heartbreak. Odette agreed, fully aware of this fact and she did want to try to somehow tone down the advances for her own good.

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Wanting to relax a bit, Odette went to the Quicksand where she met Ferroux Quilmont, a fellow Ishgardian Highborn. While skeptical at first, his genuine and adorable nature won her over easily and they sat together at a table, soon joined by a Lalafell named Pishrero Junerero. They learned that he was a businessman and owner of June's Crafts & Arms. Odette introduced herself to both but left out her family name. The Elezen man also introduced himself, adding that he worked for the Garlond Ironworks back in Ishgard, assisting with the rebuilding of the city. The businessman immediately saw an opportunity there and offered to work together with the man, offering to write a letter to his superiors as a business venture. They all went to his company's headquarters in the Goblet where Pishrero Junerero filled out the paperwork and then handed it to the young lad. After business came pleasure and he gave the two Elezen a tour of the establishment. Their interest biggest at the top floor as it seemed to be an extravagant dinning area. Odette was truly amazed at the looks of it and the Lalafell was pleased at the feedback, explaining that the credit went to his employee Rorosa Rosa. Both Elezen took their leave however as they had other items to tend to, but both willing and intent on returning to make use of the place. As Odette returned to her company in the Goblet, she ran into some shenanigans before the household. She chose to ignore it, hearing some Miqo'te calling her a hot blonde but Corvinoix Heinsrich immediately snapped back at the person, threatening to skewer them with his sword if they were to call his kinsman as such. Not wanting to get involved in the talk, she retreated silently to her apartment for the evening.

With All Saints' Wake around the corner, Odette found advertisements about a costume party at the Coeurl Consortium located in the Mists. While far, she knew that Malrinn Nures and Reyza Blackwater were planning to go, and wanting to meet with her friends, she decided to go too. She assembled a simply costume of an angel, which she believed suited her best. Arriving at the location, she ran into Valentin Vulaire who was dressed as the total opposite, a devil. The two of them laughed at the polar opposites and entered the establishment together. The place was packed but Odette did get to meet a few people, among them Miraenne Nineux, a fellow Ishgardian. She did meet her friends and the entire evening was spent with them. As the costume contest was announced, Odette started to debate whether to participate or not and taking into account Valentin Vulaire 's costume, she was willing to even enter as a duet. She asked him and he seemed to have no issues in joining her. Onstage she made the speech for them while he stood beside her looking intimidating but the prize went to another man. The Elezen man did not seem too content with it but Odette managed to soften it up and they all went back to mingling. While she enjoyed a chat with her friends, he seemed intent on drawing Malrinn Nures who was dressed as an appealing succubus. It did not sit with Odette too well especially when she remembered a few nights prior when they had kissed. While it wasn't jealousy, it was just a feeling of uncertainty towards the man. Once he left the place, Odette talked to Malrinn Nures and she offered her some good advice as well as comfort. It was much appreciated and the rest of the evening was spent in good company before she returned to the Goblet for a good night's sleep, left to ponder about the future of her relations.

The next day while browsing books back at Raven's Heart, she ran into Hayase Daiuzu

-halloween aprty

-meeting hayase

-vildola freaks out

-getting help from myrsa

-finding vildola

-reconceiling with myrsa

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  K'alayah & Odette

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  Talking with Taluh'to

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  Girl-Talk with Vildola

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  Piano Lesson

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  Sagolii Desert Mission

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  Corvinoix & Odette

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  New Infirmary

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  History Lesson

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  Kaida & Odette

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  Valentin & Odette Bonding