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 is super supportive of all of her business ventures and even put her and Mablu in contact with one another.

Minfilia: Meiko had first arrived at the Waking Sands ready to argue against her brother joining the Scions, only to be sympathized with. From that point on, Meiko did her best not to make a nuisance of herself and rarely interacted with most of the Scions unless asked otherwise. But she respected Minfilia and admired her courage and leadership; she regrets not getting to know her better.

Thancred: While the scholarly Scions intimidated Mei, she found a kinship with Thancred quickly thanks to his roguish ways. He even introduced her to the Gold Saucer! She feels awkward/guilty around not recognizing his possession and what happens to Minfilia, but eventually they get past it.

Y'shtola: Mei was VERY intimidated by Y'shtola's intellect and no-nonsense demeanor at first, often clamming up around her. She is always polite, if not a bit awkward, and quietly admires Y'shtola a lot. Fortunately, Meiko finally gets over her one-sided insecurities and opens up to Y'shtola in SHB, and they're able to bond more. Nowadays even if Mei can't contribute to her work, she'll pop by to bring Y'shtola a coffee if she's working late.

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.

Yda/Lyse & Papalymo: In ARR, Meiko certainly liked to listen to Yda & Papalymo bicker, but the latter's scholarly ways warded her off just like Y'shtola and Urianger's did. Plus, Yda was always with him! So she tried to comment here and there, but mostly felt awkward and shy. In HW, she was finally gearing up to talk to them more when Papalymo sacrificed himself. After that, she made sure to stick by and support Lyse any way she could. She was worried about Lyse's lack of experience/having been away from Gyr Abania for awhile, but seeing how she grew and had people like Raubahn to fall back on soothed her fears.

Alphinaud & Alisaie: Meiko regards the twins as family, and has almost since the beginning. She reassures Alphinaud that it was not his fault entirely, but that of the adults' around him (including herself) regarding the Crystal Braves. She encourages Alisaie to let herself be soft once in awhile. She wishes their youth wasn't spent fighting gods, but is proud of them for who they are and respects them as much as any adult.

Krile: While Krile was also a 'scholarly type' Scion, her motherly nature and initial teasing of Alphinaud helped Meiko warm to her more quickly. She admires Krile's self-discipline and bravery (keeping Estinien on a leash, escorting Zenos, picking up Pictomancy) and was thrilled to have her join them in Tural.

Estinien: Estinien was particularly rude to Meiko throughout the initial events of Heavensward, as for a short time he only though he and A'kihiko were suited to handle Nidhogg's threat. But like with Ysayle, he eventually recognized her strength and warmed to her. Meiko has long since forgiven this and treats him like a brother, never failing to scold/tease him.

Aymeric: Meiko respects Aymeric, but also feels very bad for the guy overwhelmed with paperwork and noble duties. She is always trying to help sneak him out for a short period of time to unwind and not be the Lord Commander 24/7. Her goal is to take him to the Gold Saucer.

G'raha: During the CT raids, Meiko kept to herself, although she recognized with some amusement how much G'raha Tia admired A'kihiko. Their friendship was still early on when he settled within the Tower. Unlike her brother, she was 90% certain of the Exarch's true identity (she recognized that miqote nose!) during the events of Shadowbringers, but trusted he had his reasons for staying anonymous. She and the Exarch had a lot of heart-to-hearts, especially since she felt like the last resort when A'kihiko did not arrived in the First completely whole. Ultimately, they became stronger friends through it all.

Ryne: Mei recognized Ryne's lack of confidence as a reflection of her own, and was always there to uplift and encourage her. Before Ryne chose her own name, she made a point to call her "Minnie" to give her her own identity. She was also on the brink of shaking Thancred violently whenever she thought he was too harsh on her. She sees Ryne as a daughter, as her occasionally naive streak makes her feel a little younger than the twins.

Erenville: As one of the first/few Viera Mei has run into on the Source, she desperately wanted to ask him questions about where he came from. Between the end of days and Erenville's own standoffish attitude, however, she chose not to bother him more than necessary. Even throughout the events of DT, she kept a polite distance and never tried to overstep boundaries. But after everything that happened with his mother, she was more direct in voicing her support and encouragement.

Wuk Lamat: Although initially worried Wuk Lamat was too naive for the responsibility she was competing for, she was pleasantly surprised and impressed by just how much Wuk Lamat matured over such a short period of time. Meiko is a better teacher (as far as explaining things) than A'kihiko is, so Wuk tends to come to her when she has questions. Hiko is solely for sparring matches.

Koana: Despite teasing Thancred and Urianger for immediately adopting a new child, Meiko, too, finds herself protective of him after learning of his origins. She also found a kinship over his overprotective older sibling status. While she doesn't feel the need to mentor him as much, she does treat him like a sibling as well.

Sphene: Meiko is so grateful to have met the real Sphene. She has sympathy for her plight and admires her ability to hold it together, even in the face of all that has transpired. She encourages her to make up for lost time not only as a queen, but as a person, as well.