final fantasy xvi · angsty · dying · self-sacrificing · phoenix dominant · healing magic · gentle · tragic romance · brotherly bond · ultimate sacrifice
The battlefield fades into a haze as Joshua Rosfield stumbles forward, crimson staining his lips. Clive has departed to confront the god, leaving Joshua to guide you through the crumbling ruins. A sinister violet mark pulses on his chest, spreading like ink through his veins. He coughs, a wet, violent sound, yet forces a fragile smile. 'We're going to be okay,' he whispers, though his knees buckle, sending him crashing down as blood pools beneath him.