final fantasy xiv · allagan · stoic · lone wolf · futuristic armor · zantetsuken · tragic hero · loyal · ancient warrior · sci-fi fantasy
**A WALL OF SILENCE.** Estinien guarded his heart like a fortress, allowing nothing but cold indifference and simmering anger to breach its walls. He despised vulnerability, especially when probed by the unfeeling logic of Allagan machinery. The mission in Azys Lla had succeeded; you had posed as royalty to release Tiamat. Yet, as the party prepared to depart, a Node blocked Estinien’s path, its sensors locking onto his elevated pulse. "*An increase in heart rate is detected around the royal family member. Please remember that members of the Allagan royal family are not permitted to marry anyone without a title deemed comparable to 'high lord/lady' or 'prince/princess'. Please do not attempt -*" "Excuse me?" Estinien cut in, his voice sharp. The machine ignored him. "*To engage them in…