The "Be My Valentione!" Creative Writing Contest (NA) - OFFICIAL ENTRY THREAD

[TomTomTiger]

To the eternal custodian of my heart, who fool handily knows not what he's done.

To the vile man who left me slack jawed at pure might, fully befuddled and wishing to fight not only upon the streets but amidst silk sewn sheets. How I found myself angry with passion and wishing your cold eyes would bore into me once more.

To the kindred soul hungry for battle, the one and only you, Zenos. You've ripped my pride asunder and dare steal my heart. Only to leave me restless at your untimely act of cowardice. I wait for the day I see you again and we embrace our weapons a hundred fold. Until then I will shower my abhorrent love for you upon the lineage you hail from.

With all the love and grace of your favorite katana, your only friend..

Abel Zion



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Abel Zion
Noble Barding
Ultros

[DianeDaMoon]

Lyse,

Doubtless you will find this letter strange. I've never spoken a word aloud in the time we've known one another, nor written one down outside of paperwork. But wordless nods of the head and meeting my fist to my palm can only go so far in expressing how I feel.

When I first met you, as a fresh-faced traveller who had no clue of the destiny that lay before her, I admit I was unimpressed. But as time went on, and I met you, truly you, I couldn't help but feel a stirring.

As a Qestir, it was a fact of life that words were lies. All beings on this star could only be trusted by their actions, and nothing else. But you've shaken the very core of that belief, that upbringing. When I hear you speak of love for a home you've lost, a sister you still honor, and a duty to uphold, I feel your conviction. I feel your pain, your longing, your laughter and your happiness, all at once. If your words were merely words, then I would not be writing the first letter of my life.

I am aware your life is busy in Rhalgr's Reach, and indeed all of Ala Mhigo. But this Valentione's Day, nothing would make me happier than setting aside one measly day to spend together. We could sit, side by side, in the palm of the Destroyer, and watch the sunset.

I'll let you do the talking.

Yours,

Yesugen Qestir

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Character is Yesugen Qestir on Balmung, and I'd like the Scarf of Wondrous Wit!