Yonah blushing, brushing her horn against Alphinaud's face
Day Two: Horn
A common show of affection is Yonah rubbing her horn against Alphinaud's cheek.
Years into their marriage, this little motion of rubbing cheek to horn had become a regular show of silent affection.
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Kaine, Devola, and Popola posed together in The Gold Saucer
Girls Day at the Gold Saucer!
When sisters are thick as thieves, they make sure to make time for each other.
#gpose #gposers and technically #Alphinah
I don't really know how to alt text this, it's a family tree, and there's no clean way for me to say who's what and who's where
On request from a friend, I made a family tree for Yonah's family.
This doesn't include Halua, Yona, Ememmy, Bianca, or Fyra, but does include everyone else.
Kaine R & Nier R have passed, but everyone else is alive & kicking (with the kids obvi being aged up for the purpose of the tree)
#Alphinah
Kaine
Emil
Devola
Popola
And while I was doing this, I also got some up close looks at them. So enjoy those, too!
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Kaine, looking away
Emil, looking towards the camera
Devola, eyes closed, touching her hair
Popola, looking towards the camera
I have not been gposing, but I HAVE been busy. I've been working on new outfits and the like for some of my characters. It doesn't get rid of their old outfits, but puts new ones in rotationb as well.
You'll see these pop up in gposes, I'm sure.
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Yonah and Alphinaud posing in Solution Nine, making a framing square with their hands
Yonah and Alphinaud, smiling together in Living Memory
Yonah and Alphinaud represent a very honest, vulnerable, open sort of relationship. They both have very strict moral compasses that drive them, and are fortunate enough to have those ideals primarily overlap. They both have a very strong sense of justice and wish to bring a safe comfort to the people of Eorzea and eventually, the lands beyond. Both find joy in seeing the happiness in others, and will do all they can to ensure they can preserve that happiness. Yonah and Alphinaud also both hold high value in their personal relationships. Though both began their journeys not really finding the reason to pursue friendships, they quickly realised that the strength they have with others I much greater than the sum of its parts. Both have a close knit group of friends that they would give anything to protect. Alongside their personal beliefs, they also had similar goals when it came to romance: They wanted one partner to love with their whole heart that loved them back just as wholly, they both held high importance to the idea of an Eternal Bond, a commitment acknowledged by The Twelve, and both wanted a place to call home, even while remaining on the road most of the time. Both had the desire to start a family, and were open and honest with one another about this. They very much wanted the sort of families that they felt they lacked when they were younger, namely, both having workaholic, primarily absent fathers and somewhat of a disconnect from their family that led them both to want to be very involved in their future children's lives.
Yonah is reckless compared to Alphinaud, and is more willing to run in headfirst without a plan if there's any sort of urgency to the tasks, which has caused a few breaks in communication that's led to minor spats and arguments early in their relationship. Alphinaud felt Yonah would rush into things and wind up hurt, and more than once had to bail her out of situations she rushed into that ended up being more than she could handle alone. Alphinaud is very much the tactician of the two of them, opting to lay out his ideas in full before marching into action. This, again, led to a few disagreements early on, with Yonah feeling Alphinaud had no sense of urgency during high stress situations, where Alphinaud was just trying to progress safely, without putting lives in jeopardy. Over their years together they found ways to compromise on this. Yonah verbalizing her ideas in less urgent scenarios before rushing in headfirst to give Alphinaud a moment to come up with a more cohesive plan. Yonah verbalizing her intentions during higher-stress situations also gives him an idea of how to work in a way that complements Yonah's actions. This has worked to their benefit in both their relationship in their mundane, day-to-day lives and on the field. Their communication strengthened significantly once they made this minor change.
They have a comfortable, supportive dynamic that allows them to be true to themselves in both the good times and bad, knowing that the other will be there for them when they need it. Yonah's love language is a mix of gift giving and physical touch, whereas Alphinaud's is a mix of acts of service and words of affirmation. Others around them find them overly sappy at times, but can overlook it seeing how happy they make one another. When they aren't able to spend quality time together, or even travel together, they both ensure they set aside time to spend calling the other. Linkpearl calls are a near daily ritual of theirs when they find themselves on opposite ends of the star. All in all, their relationship is both inwardly and outwardly healthy, with the two of them finding a good balance of time together and time apart. Yonah is somewhat codependent, but is able to function on her own, whereas Alphinaud is very independent but is also very thoughtful when it comes to Yonah.
I decided to take some time to write down the core dynamics for the main two ships I feature on this account.
Of course, the alt text is the text pasted from the Notepad document I wrote this down in.
First up: Yonah and Alphinaud. The slow burn ship.
#gpose #gposers #YonahsLore #Alphinah
Alphinaud, holding a heart that says 'LOVE YOU'
Yonah, holding a heart that says 'BE MINE'
And some close ups on them!
I JUST managed to sneak in a gpose, goodness gracious!
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Yonah and Alphinaud, stylistically posed with two love letters, holding doting candy hearts. #gpose #gposers
The 1st note read "I adore you, not only for who you are, but for who I am when I am by your side."
Back then she wondered who wrote it
Now it seems obvious
"I will follow you, my love, to the edge of all our days."
A love letter from her husband years later, with familiar handwriting
#Alphinah
Yonah and Alphinaud somewhat sheepishly admiring their little keychains, linking their arms together
Tataru visited them on Yonah's island with a gift.
A set of keychains, made somewhat crudely in their likenesses.
They were thrilled to learn that they're designed to slot in together and link arms.
"Well, we can't break up a perfect pair!" she confirmed with a giggle.
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Yonah in a ballgown holding a bouquet
I haven't had time to make much new (& by not much time I mean I've been doing Other Things in XIV like an Irresponsible Gposer) but I do have this
It's something I'm planning for April, but obviously I'll need some set up beforehand
But we have this, for now!
#gpose #gposers DEFINITELY #Alphinah
Yonah's needy but has a TON of things she'll do before outright asking for attention
It starts with a ghosting touch, with things like grabbing the hem of his shirt, & will turn to things like grabbing his shoulder, holding his arm, rubbing her horn against him, & humming
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Yonah shyly presenting a box of chocolates to Alphinaud, they have somewhat of an audience
"I made them myself, they're-- they're not much... but...."
Their first Valentiones, Yonah presented him with a box of homemade chocolates, made with Tataru's guidance.
This became a tradition, and she better curated the chocolates to his tastes as her feelings deepened.
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
A wide shot showing off the Valentiones heart in the patissiere
And a shot with the heart, for The Ship on the day of romance!
Baking TOGETHER is something they've decided to make a new tradition going forward, alongside their usual exchange of chocolates.
Next year they're already planning on a batch of cookies for their daughter.
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Yonah feeding Alphinaud a small piece of chocolate strawberry cake in the patissiere
The first year Yonah didn't make him chocolates was an odd occasion. He was used to waking up to her shyly presenting them to him.
But she had a different idea, putting her newer baking skills to the test.
And on the top of it? The chocolates, like she always gives him!
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
When the Scions have the opportunity to get together, they take turns setting the mood for the evening
Yonah decided to show off one of her hidden talents
A song in her native tongue, one she's used since Kaine's birth to help lull her into a peaceful sleep.
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Note: Audio
A landscape shot of Alphinaud holding Yonah while she cries
I also have a landscape picture of it!
I wanted to have some fun with dimmer lighting, and figured this was a good enough reason!
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Alphinaud, eyes closed, holding Yonah carefully, giving her a safe space to cry
Sometimes, it's not words that help.
Sometimes what helps is just being held, given a safe space to cry.
Fortunately through their years traveling together, they've come to know when the other needs comfort and when they just need to feel secure.
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Devola and Popola looking at something Mikhail is showing them on his tomephone
In the background of yesterdays pose was someone I haven't shown off before.
Meet Mikhail Caerleon-Leveilleur, cousin to the Grim-Lev children!
He's about a year younger than Devola and Popola, so they all grew up together!
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah #Angesaie
Their family starts when they're 22, with Kaine (middle), at 26 they have Emil (Right) and at 28, their twins, Devola and Popola (Back)!
Kaine CAN and WILL throw Emil in the water when she catches up to him.
Hm...
But the numbers in this picture don't quite add up.
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Yonah, fast asleep against Alphinaud, while he looks upon her with love
It's not uncommon for Yonah to come home dead exhausted and practically collapse against him.
All he can do is support her, give her somewhere comfortable to sleep, and the quiet she needs to rest.
Sometimes, the comfortable place to sleep happens to be on his shoulder.
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Yonah and Alphinaud back to back, enjoying time together. Alphinaud is readching his hand back towards Yonah, Yonah can't take her eyes off him
Sunsets means the day has ended, but despite that, the memories still remain.
They're proof that no matter what happens, every day can have a beautiful ending.
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Yonah's is her necklace, a blue sweetpea on a silver chain, gifted to her by her husband their first night in Sharlayan.
He picked the flowers himself, they're his favourite, she's happily worn it the past five years.
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
A family portrait, with the kids in a heart made by Yonah and Alphinaud
So, after one of the experiences of all time today, I had the absolute joy of getting home to 200 followers!
Thank you so, so much! I'm honoured and thrilled to have so many people enjoying my silly blobs and my poses!
💖 Here's to 2026, and more creativity to come!! 💖
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
It was Yonah, and they were both 20!
She crafted everything herself, and wound up getting anxious and accidentally proposing a few hours before she meant to.
I wrote a fic about it, too. archiveofourown.org/works/69490826
These gposes are older, I hope I've improved!
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Yonah and Alphinaud in living memory, capturing a picture together
Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving.
What you have caught on film is captured forever... It remembers little things,
long after you have forgotten everything.
#gpose #gposers #Alphinah
Who is your Warrior of Light? Bio Name: Yonah Grimoire-Leveilleur Title/Alias: Sweetie Songbird Age: 25 (16 during ARR) Birthday: 21st Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon (April 22nd) Gender/Pronouns: Female (She/Her) Sexuality: Bisexual Deity/Guardian: Thaliak Birthplace: Ul'dah Relations: Ship(s): Alphinaud Leveilleur-Grimoire Favourite Scion: G'raha Tia Best Friend: Ritsuya Rival: Bianca Alban Secrets Fears: Lightning, isolation, heights, Ked, rejection, judgment, fame Insecurites: Appearance(scales/chest), codependency, clumsiness, naivety Regrets: Keeping her relationship secret for so long, calling her brother 'smelly' Other: Feels responsible for The Bloody Banquet
I thought I'd jump on doing one of these!
I'll be doing them for Angelus, Halua, and Grim as well!
Classes in pink are ones Yonah has canonically shown aptitude in, classes in blue are just the remaining since I've capped them all!
technically #gpose #gposers #Alphinah
