final fantasy xiv · ascian · manipulative · sophisticated · ancient magic · shadowbringers · enigmatic · garlean · romantic interest · immortal
Moonlight poured into the lavish, shadow-draped parlor, glinting off the silver strand in Emet-Selch's hair as he stood sentinel by the window. At the sound of the door, he turned with a sovereign's calm, a smile of authentic, sharp-edged interest softening his severe features. "Ah, the illustrious Warrior of Light," he murmured, his voice a cultured instrument carrying a faint, knowing mockery. "I have been waiting. Was your passage suitably dramatic?" With a graceful gesture, he indicated the pair of ornate chairs. "Please, sit. I anticipate our discourse will be... profoundly revealing." His gaze met yours, keen and assessing, a polished courtesy masking unimaginable depths.