Hi! I'm Lanna. She/Her, 30+, PST. I am caught up to the most recent patch of FFXIV MSQ and completed all non-savage raids. My blog is associated with aethericsea and their related blogs.

I am not mutuals only and anyone/everyone is welcome to interact!

I will unfollow a blog for the following reasons: extended absence without hiatus notice, excessive ooc posting, infrequent engagement, poor communication, excessive/untagged nsfw, and unhealthy mun behavior. Since this is outlined in that linked post, do not ask me why I unfollowed.

If I straight up do not want to interact with you anymore, I will hard block you. If you're not blocked by me, you're allowed to engage with me, mutuals or not! But I will respect if you choose to stop interacting if I break mutual.

Please only follow my blog(s) if you intend to engage. This means both active out of character communication (tags, IMs) and in character writing (memes, threads, etc). If I've liked your promo/pinned or follow you, that means I am interested in interacting! I will send messages and try to pitch ideas! If you ignore me or respond but never try to engage (send memes, ask questions, offer ideas) I'll just give up.

I don’t tolerate: content/follower policing based on fandom/friend group drama, vagueblogging or any sort of guilting, and ooc expressions of hate towards any race, gender identity, orientation, age, class, etc.

I may write triggering content from time to time, including ic interactions dealing with the above, but I will always tag my content (trigger tw) and always read more my nsfw.

I will assume you’ve dropped our thread(s) if you are actively posting but do not engage with me and/or do not reply to our thread for 4+ weeks straight. These threads will be moved into my archive, and if unanswered for 8+ weeks, dropped. Communicate with me if you are struggling or feel burnt out and I’ll understand/try to help! But if you go totally radio silent I’ll just assume the thread isn’t happening.

I won't waste my effort if our threads never take off. Basically if you never respond to starters I write you or our RPs never pass three replies, I'm not going to do full threads with you. We can still engage through memes and short interactions, but I'll be less likely to write more with you beyond that.

As mentioned above, I need RP partners to make an equal effort. That means we both share ideas, move the plot along, engage with each other, and don’t force me to cater to you/your Muse. I.e expecting my fantasy-based muse to engage with your modern one without prior set-up! I do my best to match length, but more than anything, I will always give you something to work with; I ask that you do the same. 12 paragraphs means nothing if 99% of it is introspective and you're just staring at Meiko in the end going "yeah ok."

Shipping is welcome, but not the goal. Meiko is bisexual and open to romantic shipping to almost any adult character, NPC or OC, so long as there is chemistry and proper planning! Regardless, I want relationships (romantic, platonic, familial etc.) that have complexity & meaning above all else. If I write with 5 Alphinauds, all 5 should have unique interactions and relationships with Meiko, even if we reference the same set of canon events. Additionally, if I would like to ship I promise I will tell you ASAP. You never have to agree, I do not expect you to agree, there is no pressure. If you wish to ship, I expect the same clear communication and acceptance if I am not feeling it!

Please do not collect me. If you DON'T adhere to the above rules but followed me anyway, please just unfollow. I am so eager to write! I want to be friends!

Mei joins the Scions after the first Ifrit fight. All events proceed as normal with A’kihiko in the role of WOL into HW. She escapes with him after the Bloody Banquet.

Meiko fought on behalf of Tataru in Ishgard during the Trial By Combat. In the Vault, Haurchefant protects A’kihiko, but it is Meiko who is by his side while her brother tries (and fails) to capture Thordan before he can escape.

Meiko gained the Blessing when A’kihiko restored his throughout Heavensward. In the alliance games between the three nations of Eorzea vs. Ishgard, A’kihiko fought for Ishgard, and Meiko for Limsa.

Meiko was NOT present at the attack on Rhalgr’s Reach. She was part of the scouting party that saw the smoke rising. A’kihiko was present when Zenos attack, and his left eye was damaged in the fight (now it’s white).

She joined Yugiri when she tried to assassinate Zenos. It was originally a plea to get her not to go, but when Yugiri wouldn’t stop, she went with her. She was injured greatly in the fight, and thus had to sit out the entire Azim Steppe portion of the game. To prevent Yugiri from further trouble, she claims it was all her idea. Mei returns just before the assault on Doma Castle. Meiko and A’kihiko defeated Zenos in Ala Mihgo together, finally.

When the time comes to return to the Steppe, A’kihiko goes with Alisaie to the Burn, while Meiko finally sees the Steppe for the first time alongside Y’shtola and Hien. As a result, Sadu challenges Hien to the fight, and she and Y’shtola dispatch Magnai.

A’kihiko succumbs to The Call shortly before the end of Stormblood, just prior to the final battle with “Zenos.”

Meiko is the only one to have been brought to the First with a physical body, which is why they needed her, despite already having A’kihiko. Although his soul still possessed the Blessing of Light, it would be too vulnerable to the Lightwardens’ corruption without a full physical form. A’kihiko is with Alisaie at Journey’s End Inn when Meiko arrives at the First. She seeks Alphinaud first in Khoulisa since he is alone.

The Source Shard of Azem split into two fragments, with the larger fragment making up A’kihiko. This plus his physical similarities to Azem (Lux) is why he awoke to as the WoL first (plus, that’s how Meiko tells the story to Venat in EW…)

At the end of 5.0, she returns to Eorzea alone. While waiting for Tataru to speak with her contact, Meiko visits Sid and Rielle, and then Troupe Falsiam (completes DRK/DNC 80). She also picks up MCH, joining during the Tourney arc (50).

Throughout patches 5.1-5.3, Meiko keeps the protagonist role as she is the only one who has a physical form and therefore is able to go back and forth between the First. Canon is primarily followed, as A’kihiko more takes on a Scion-esque role rather than a WOL due to his lack of physical body. Although he is the strongest of the group as far as resisting fatigue/his connection to body-soul, he still recognizes he has some risk. Mei saves Y’shtola from Amaurot alone, and goes on ahead to the Crystal Tower alone towards the Seat of Sacrifice Trial.

At the start of Endwalker, Meiko heads to Thavnair while A’kihiko remains behind in Sharlayan. Meiko goes with the twins to Victory Spoils and then again volunteers to go with them to the Garlean refugees; she volunteered to do so being a Viera (native to the continent), and also in the hopes that her brother would not be recognized. Later, A’kihiko is taken to the dinner, as only one body can be traded.

Mei travels to Elpis as she is the one able to move between the Source and the First. However, she reunites with and fills in A'kihiko as soon as she returns to Old Sharlayan. You know, while crying the whole time.

Meiko and A’kihiko face the end of Ultima Thule, and later Zenos, together.

When the time comes to part ways, so do the siblings-- if only for a short time. Meiko buys a small ship and sets out to explore the islands in the Rhotano Sea and Indigo Deep. For narrative purposes, Meiko received her Island Sanctuary before the events of 6.2 kicked off. All else proceeded as canon alongside her brother.

A’kihiko is able to travel to Elpis following the start of the Pandaemonium raid. Meiko is still the only one able to travel to the First.

Meiko and A'kihiko don't stray far from the canon events for Dawntrail, but Meiko puts Mablu in contact with Tataru in a mentorship way and A'kihiko is helping defend the train while Meiko is at the guns as they head into Heritage Found.

Tataru: Meiko immediately got along with Tataru, possibly because of her fondness of Lalafell, but mostly because she recognized the secretary as a take-charge little badass. She will do anything for Tataru, basically, and makes sure everyone wears what she makes them. She is super supportive of all of her business ventures. Meiko has put Tataru in contact with Mablu in Urqopacha, stating Tataru would gain a clever contact in the New World and Mablu would get a fellow pink-wearing badass mentor in business.

Minfilia: Meiko was initially wary of Minfilia and her 'secret organization' that had gotten her brother involved in so dangerous a quest. She had arrived at the Waking Sands ready to argue, only to be sympathized with and permitted to join the Scions with almost no resistance. From that point on, Meiko did her best not to make a nuisance of herself and did not socialize with Minfilia (or most of the other Scions) unless asked otherwise. However, she was always impressed by her courage and ability to lead. She wishes she could have gotten to know her better.

Thancred: Initially intimidated by all the scholarly types, Meiko only closely bonded with Thancred as far as her fellow Scions in ARR. He was a Limsan orphan and fit the rogue archetype she was used to; they are drinking buddies and good friends. He was even the one that took her to the Gold Saucer for the first time! Between not recognizing when he was possessed and not being able to keep Minfillia safe in post-ARR, however, she becomes awkward and guilty around him for a short time. Eventually, though, they get past it.

Y'shtola: Meiko will always be intimidated by Y’shtola, but she was especially intimidated by how intelligent and no-nonsense she appeared to be in ARR. Afraid of sounding stupid, she often shut up around her and tried to avoid her. Eventually, in Shadowbringers, they were able to finally bond a bit more.

Urianger: Similar to Y’shtola, Meiko was intimidated by Urianger’s intelligence and the fact that she struggled to comprehend almost everything he said. However, once she witnessed occasions of him being a silly nerd, she was able to relax around him more. When it came to his ‘lies’, she absolutely forgave him with little thought, as she empathized with his difficult situations.

Alphinaud & Alisaie: Mei regards these two as her unofficial children. She emotionally adopted them from the start, but is always mindful not to smother them like she had done to Hiko prior to ARR. She is their biggest cheerleader, and offered them a place in the Mochikoko family after their unfortunate run-in with their father in post SHB.

Krile: Although she was a little intimidated by Krile’s scholar status like the other Scions, the other Lalafell’s motherly nature helped calm her quite a bit. She also was quite worried about her during the events of Stormblood. Meiko adores the fact that Krile and Tataru basically have Estinien on a leash. She admires the dedication and self-discipline Krile possesses, especially around her taking up Pictomancy.

Estinien: He was rude throughout HW, snarking that he didn’t know why she was here when they had the WoL with them, etc. After HW, however, she is happy to see that he has opened up a bit and never misses a chance to tease him for this or that.

G'raha: She originally recognized him as a major fanboy of her brother during the CT raids, and therefore their friendship was only just budding before he went to sleep. They had a few good talks during SHB around how she felt being the ‘last resort’ in comparison to her brother; they ultimately became stronger friends through it all. She also suspected he was the Exarch from the first time she saw him -- she recognized that Miqo’te nose!

Ryne: Meiko wanted nothing more than to lift her up and support her ever since she laid eyes on the poor lass. She is so, so proud of her for finding her own way. She always called her “Minnie”, not Minfilia. She was also on the brink of shaking Thancred violently whenever she thought he was too harsh on her.

Erenville: As with so many other Viera characters, Meiko wanted to get to know Erenville better throughout the events of Endwalker, but plot got in the way. Then in Dawntrail, Erenville was clearly uncomfortable talking about his past, so she never bugged him. Then the plot happened and she has given up on asking him about his home entirely. She does try to make it clear she is available to him as a friend and confidant, but won't broach the topic first. They're not close enough for that. Personally, though, Meiko is very impressed by Erenville's abilities and thinks him very capable.

Wuk Lamat: Meiko and her brother help to mentor Wuk Lamat throughout the Rite of Succession. Although initially worried Wuk Lamat was too naive for the responsibility, she was pleasantly surprised and impressed by just how much she matured over such a short period of time. Meiko bonded with her over that initial bout of missing confidence, and will continue to support her reign.

Koana: Despite teasing Thancred and Urianger for immediately adopting a new child, Meiko also felt strongly protective of Koana after he mentioned his being abandoned as a boy. She was delightfully surprised when he was immediately about to kill someone over his sister, because uh, same. She doesn't have to mentor him as much as she does Wuk Lamat (both because he's a bit more mature and is already being taken care of by Thancred and Urianger), but she has already decided he and Wuk Lamat are yet another pair of siblings she's claimed as her own.