2025 week 50
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larissahad the MRI last week, but don't have the results yet... here's hoping i can proceed to surgery swiftly, sigh. i really want the full use of my hands back.
other than that, not a whole lot has been going on, tbh. ff14 patch day is tomorrow (yay!) which means i'll be occupied with new stuff in this coming week. in the leadup i have been... still puttering about in the diadem. only 39,000 more grade 3 materials to go! sob. i did completely finish the crafting portion of the firmament grind this week, so now it's just gatherers left.
spotify wrapped came out recently, but in truth it's not that accurate for me because my primary music library is on itunes; i just use spotify for instrumentals when i write. despite the lack of stats, though, i'm pretty sure this has been the year of ayu for me. i've been hooked on her in a way i haven't been for years: i've been listening to my favorite tracks playlist nonstop. (which is a solid 18-hour playlist, lol.) i really should update my ayu site because i've definitely had some new thoughts about old albums. (i'm sorry, Party Queen! i didn't get it!)
in reading news, i am up to 30 books read for the year, which is damn good for squeezing them into the last ~5 months of the year. i'm a little ways into this brutal moon, the third book in the kindom trilogy, which has been phenomenal. i've read a lot of good books this year but this series has jumped to the top of my favorites, i'm truly so enthralled by it.
that's all for now. my holiday plans are a bit up in the air; both of my parents want to see me at the same time on xmas, so we'll see how that shakes out. i still have a fair bit of shopping to do myself, so i should really get on that while i have time...
[FFXIV Fic] Harsh Light, Chapter 3: Strong Art Thou, Mortal
Dec. 12th, 2025 09:47 amanneapocalypse
Fandom: Final Fantasy XIV
Rating: Mature
Archive Warnings: Major Character Death
Relationships: Haurchefant Greystone/Warrior of Light, Alphinaud Leveilleur & Warrior of Light, Unrequited Minfilia Warde/Warrior of Light, Unrequited Aymeric de Borel/Warrior of Light, Pre-Urianger Augurelt/Warrior of Light, Alisaie Leveilleur & Warrior of Light, Warrior of Light & Thancred Waters, Y'shtola Rhul & Warrior of Light, Midgardsormr & Warrior of Light, Hydaelyn & Warrior of Light, Urianger Augurelt & Warrior of Light, Minfilia Warde & Warrior of Light, Ardbert & Warrior of Light
Characters: Warrior of Light, Haurchefant Greystone, Alphinaud Leveilleur, Urianger Augurelt, Y'shtola Rhul, Thancred Waters, Emmanellain de Fortemps, Artoirel de Fortemps, Edmont de Fortemps, Alisaie Leveilleur, Minfilia Warde, Midgardsormr (Final Fantasy XIV), Tataru Taru, Ardbert (Final Fantasy XIV), Warriors of Darkness (Final Fantasy XIV), Scions of the Seventh Dawn, Unukalhai (Final Fantasy XIV)
Additional Tags: Grief/Mourning, Survivor Guilt, Elezen Warrior of Light, Female Warrior of Light, Healer Warrior of Ligh, Angst, Suicidal Thoughts, Religious Angst, Depression, Patch 3.0: Heavensward Spoilers (Final Fantasy XIV), Patch 3.4: Soul Surrender Spoilers (Final Fantasy XIV), Canon-Typical Violence
Series: With Lilies and With Laurel
Length: 14,010 / 82,000
Chapter: 3/15
Summary:
A heartbroken Warrior of Light struggles to come to terms with loss, and the world she has been left to save.
Notes:
If you're new here, please start with Chapter 1!
Final Fantasy XIV is owned by Square Enix. This is a non-commercial work of fanfiction.
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2025 week 49
Dec. 8th, 2025 04:52 pmlarissamy thread here
my thumb still hurts, to the point that i'm going to see the doctor about it this week. truly i am so over this.
other than that i don't have much of an update... last week was something of a blur, tbh. i've been dealing with some pretty serious chronic pain (aside from the hand stuff) that's left me unable to do much of anything at times. i cannot overstate how much i would like my body to just chill out.
i did finish reading the first book in the kindom trilogy, these burning stars, and sure enough it stuck the landing and was an instant favorite. i'm a little ways into the second book but i've been reading it more slowly since every chapter is so good i want to savor it. we love quality books.
that's more or less it for now... i feel like there's something i'm forgetting to mention. oh well.
[FFXIV Fic] Of the Depths
Aug. 24th, 2024 12:50 pmanneapocalypseFandom: Final Fantasy XIV
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: Fear of Drowning
Relationships: Urianger Augurelt/Warrior of Light, Urianger Augurelt & Moenbryda Wilfsunnwyn
Characters: Urianger Augurelt, Warrior of Light
Additional Tags: Patch 7.0: Dawntrail Spoilers, Beaches, Memories, POV Urianger Augurelt, Backstory, Trust, Fear of Drowning, Introspection, Established Relationship, Patch 5.0: Shadowbringers Spoilers, Wolianger Week 2024
Series: With Lilies and with Laurel
Length: 1278
Chapter: 1/1
Summary:
During a quiet morning on the beach, Urianger reflects.
Notes:
Written for Wolianger Week 2024! I only recently realized I neglected to crosspost this fic, so I am remedying that now (Dec 2025). Backdated for archival purposes.
This is a work of fiction created for entertainment purposes and is not intended to be instructional with regard to relationships, mental health, overseas travel, learning to swim, or anything else.
Final Fantasy XIV is owned by Square Enix. This is a non-commercial work of fanfiction.
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[Music] "Shipping" by the Terrordactyls (and it's Bandcamp Friday!)
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:06 pmanneapocalypseI'm posting a musical interlude on top of fic today because it's Bandcamp Friday! If you buy an album from Bandcamp today, the full price of your purchase goes to the artist. If you like having physical media, like me, you can order a CD (and have a digital download available immediately), but you can also just buy an album digitally, or buy individual tracks.
The Terrordactyls' self-titled album is available in either format, if you like the song!
[FFXIV Fic] Gentle Dark, Chapter 2: I Would Speak of Fate
Dec. 5th, 2025 09:44 amanneapocalypse
Fandom: Final Fantasy XIV
Rating: Mature
Archive Warnings: Major Character Death
Relationships: Urianger Augurelt/Moenbryda Wilfsunnwyn, Urianger Augurelt & Moenbryda Wilfsunnwyn, Ardbert & Urianger Augurelt, Unrealized Ardbert/Urianger Augurelt, Pre-Urianger Augurelt/Warrior of Light
Characters: Urianger Augurelt, Moenbryda Wilfsunnwyn, Ardbert Hylfyst, Elidibus, Unukalhai, Tataru Taru, Minfilia Warde, Warrior of Light, Dewlala Dewla, Y'shtola Rhul, Yugiri Mistwalker, Thancred Waters, J'Rhoomale, Blanhaerz, Lamimi, Naillebert, Haneko Burneko
Additional Tags: Grief/Mourning, Angst, Religion, Isolation, Loneliness, Patch 3.4: Soul Surrender Spoilers (Final Fantasy XIV), Elezen Warrior of Light, Female Warrior of Light, Canon-Typical Violence, Guilt, Emotional Repression, Child Neglect, Childhood Memories, Unresolved Sexual Tension
Series: With Lilies and With Laurel
Length: 9,043 / 92,000
Chapter: 2/15
Summary:
Heartbroken after the loss of his dearest companion, Urianger labors to save two worlds in which he has never felt more alone.
Notes:
If you're new here, please start with Chapter 1!
Final Fantasy XIV is owned by Square Enix. This is a non-commercial work of fanfiction.
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( ...or below! )