Elodie holding a blue-footed booby (a bird).

Whoa sweet booby #BunScratch

Elodie, omnicrafter, gives a thumbs up over her handiwork of giving Caeli's shirt buttons. Caeli stare down at her work, he clearly did not ask for this.

Caeli you're gonna get a cold if you keep walking with your shirt open. 🥺 #BunScratch

Gaius attempts to be Big Spoon only to be slapped awake by Elodie twitching her ears in her sleep.

Honestly, it's best that she's not small spoon material. #ElodieLore #BunScratch

She big spoons for warmth. #ElodieLore #BunScratch

"You don't mind if I co-tank again?" Eliza nervously asks as she fiddles with her fingers. "I don't mind!" Elodie gives a thumbs up, "It's cool!"

"Thanks cause I really want to MT Tyrant~" Eliza is off in her own little world as she continues to fiddle with her fingers; hearts surround her.

"Oh..." Elodie realizes that she's going to be a third wheel in this duty.

Third Wheel Tanking #BunScratch #FFXIV

Old doodle from 2022, set during the post-base Heavensward MSQ. "Elodie, my dear friend..." Thancred declares, "we need to get you laid!" His viera comrade seemed a lot more morose as of late. While he spoke in jest, perhaps he could prod an old, familiar reaction from her. "The last man I made love to died protecting me." Elodie speaks flatly staring into the mug of ale in her hands. "The memory keeps me up at night."

Elodie chugs the ale, she is not emotionally well but she certainly isn't isn't helping herself by stonewalling him like that. Thancred stares at her speechless. What is he suppose to say to her after such a response?

You don't even know, bro. #FFXIV #BunScratch

Old doodle from 2022, set during Heavensward MSQ, post-Vault. A collage of sketches depicting a conversation between Elodie & Haurchefant. For the first time she find herself opening up with anyone about he expresses her insecurities in having the title of "Warrior of Light" and how she fears letting others down. Haurchefant attempts to reassure her that she a capable individual. The words, "A smile suits a hero..." lingers in the air. His last words to her. Elodie realizes that is a dream.

Elodie lies in bed awake, looking Haurchefant's shield next to her. She knows he meant to comfort her with his last words, but they will haunt her...

A dream. Shame it had to end. #FFXIV #BunScratch

Old doodle from 2022, set during Heavensward MSQ, post-Vault. Framed from a lower angle, we see Estinien looking down, one eye barely visible from under his visor. His expression like stone.

We see the subject of his gaze, Elodie is frozen and shellshocked. Her eyes are swollen and her face tear stained. It took a joint effort of Aymeric and Lucia to release her gripe on Haurchefant's limp hand. It's hard to believe that this is the same woman who was quick to chastise him. He doesn't want to consider the possibility that aspect of her was laid to rest with Haurchefant.

"Curse those bloody whoresons and piss on their swiving round table." #FFXIV #BunScratch

Elodie: Did you lick the communal salt rock yet? Rathus: THE WHAT?

Told Donald about Ishgardian salt rocks and he practically did a back flip off the couch. #FFXIV #BunScratch

Old doodle from 2022, set during Heavensward MSQ. From Elodie's PoV, staring at the Halonic Inquisitor's Ring that dresses her left ring finger.

Her face flushed thinking about how Haurchefant and her made the impulsive decision to eloped. The weight of this decision has not quite sunken in yet. Everything has happened so fast, she hasn't even written to her family about him. How was she going to tell them that she was now a married woman?

Estinien, lurching over her from behind, breaks her train of thought; he is curious at what she was staring at so intensely.

Elodie snaps at Estinien for scaring her, in truth she is embarrassed that he caught her in a somewhat vulnerable moment. Estinien is confused as what crawled up her butt for her to snap at him so.

🛡️💍🦄 #FFXIV #BunScratch

Old doodle from 2022, set during Heavensward MSQ. In the foreground, Elodie is pulling her ears down as she speaks to Haurchefant, absolutely smitten. Estinien, behind her, sweats with his arms crossed. He imagines the contrasting spectrum of her character: An angry Elodie shouting, "STOP TEASING ALPHINAUD, STINKY! STOP BEING MEAN, STINKY!! TAKE A BATH, STINKY!!" = A blushing Elodie going uWu says, "AHHH HAURCHEFANT!!" "Scary..."

A clump of scribbles. #FFXIV #BunScratch

Tyrant taking Elodie aside and explaining what “kayfabe," apologizing for crossing any lines. Elodie looking distressed, realizing that she took his performance a little too personal.

Elodie learning the subtle complexity of professional wrestling.... Teehee~ #FFXIV #BunScratch

Careful now, don't break character!! #BunScratch #FFXIV

"Oh yeah! It's the year of the horse!" Elodie says observing the cute unicorn from the 2026 Heavensturn event, "How lovely!" She is of course dressed for the occasion, wearing a cocktail dress, as she holds a glass of champagne.

"URK!" Elodie suddenly jolts, feeling a sharp stinging in her head, spills her champagne.

"This... Voice...." Elodie grabs her head in pain. Was this an echo?!? "I've heard it before..."

Beyond space and time, a vision of the universe's first horse girl, Bellerophontes Azem, appears before her. "NEIGH. NEIGH. HORSEY. NEIGH. ❤️"

Azem reaching beyond space & time to celebrate the New Year. 🐴 #BunScratch #FFXIV

Red Hot and Deep Blue of the Arcadion, or as the fandom lovingly calls them, "The Blowjob Brothers" There is a note that says "Blue Ousa" because he has the same hairstyle as fellow FC Viera, Ousa.

"Hey Ousa," Elodie places a hand on Ousa's shoulder, "looks like we're gonna have to kill Blue Ousa." "Good."

Blue Ousa #BunScratch #FFXIV

"I can't believe you remembered my Nameday..." Elodie tries to hold back the tears, "Much less, organized a surprise party..." "Perhaps give me a little more credit?" "Father did require assistance in contacting some guests," Allie chirps in. "Elodie!! Come blow out your candles before I do!" Rajah calls out from the party.

Nameday Surprise + BONUS #FFXIV #BunScratch

Elodie opening the front door, "On the topic of next year, perhaps we can organize something and bring--" "HAPPY NAMEDAY ELODIE" a thunderous collective shout interrupts her.

A scene of their living room decorated with a "Happy Nameday Elodie" banner and balloons. A cake at the center. Various friends and family cheering in celebration make up the scene. (In the foreground: Valdeaulin, the Terncliff orphans trio, Several In the back: Estinien, Paarth, Rajah, Obelle, Gabrel, & Rathus)

"Everyone..." tears well up in Elodie's eyes, she is trying to process what's happening. Gaius holds her arm, worried that he might have screwed up in organizing this surprise party. Allie comforts her, letting her take in the moment.

"Thank you..." Elodie wiping the tears from her eyes, she is truly touched that so many of her loved ones are here to celebrate her nameday.

Nameday Surprise (3/3) #FFXIV #BunScratch

"I will admit," Elodie finds herself being a little melancholic, "I am somewhat disappointed that it didn't snow this year." "Aww, well there's always next year!" Allie attempts to keep up Elodie's spirit. Gaius walking behind them appears to be making a call via linkpearl... Curious.

"True!" Elodie chirps as she unlocks the door their Terncliff home. This year's plans didn't work out but there was always next year. Allie and Gaius visibly making an effort to have Elodie be the first one to enter.

Nameday Surprise (2/3) #FFXIV #BunScratch

On the airship ride back to Terncliff; Elodie and Allie, dressed warmly for the season, sit on the bench toward the back. "I'm so happy we were able to go to the Starlight Celebration fair ground before they closed!" Elodie announces, a bag of goods purchased at her side. "After all the fun we had last year, I wouldn't dream of it!" Allie declares.

"Shame that Rajah & them couldn't make it out today though..." Elodie sighs off screen. "Oh, uh, I'm sure they had their reasons!" "True..." Gaius is anxiously lost in thought, holding several shopping bags; unaware of the conversation between Allie & Elodie.

"Hey Gaius, are you okay?" Elodie's question snaps him back to reality, "Ah well--" "You look as if something's bothering you."

Gaius stammers to come up with an answer, "Not quite, err.. I just--" "I'm sure father is just worried about whether or not we bought enough gifts for the kids back home!" Allie interrupts. "Oh! Truly?" Elodie expresses her relief. "Err, yes. Allie would be correct..." Gaius manages to let out, Allie's quick thinking truly saved him in that moment.

Nameday Surprise (1/3) #FFXIV #BunScratch

Valdeaulin: Okay, I'll bite. Why are you reading scripture of the Twelve? Gaius: Research.

Posting here with no context. #FFXIV #BunScratch

"Elodie! Check it out!" Rathus announces riding his War Lion mount, "I gave my War Lion the same haircut!!" Lo and behold, the War Lion and Rathus have the same hairstyle. Albeit, the lion lacks a glorious horn like Rathus. Cut-in panel of Elodie trying not to laugh at what she sees.

Considering I know for a fact that Donald plans to never give Rathus a haircut, it definitely going to have to be the lion. #BunScratch

"Gotta make sure my damage is consistent" Elodie continues her rotation, it is her highest priority right now. "Back to roles!" Calem makes another call out off screen. Eliza with Eos proceeds to shuffle off to her assigned position. "Can't be the reason why she Enrages!!" Elodie is recalling the wipe where Tsukuyomi proceeded to have the most insane girl boss crash out of an enrage.

"Keep up that rotation...." Elodie is off in her own little world, she definitely did not register the call out and continues her attacks. "NO MATTER WHAT!!" Avalan stands off to the side, her job is about to become a lot harder if Elodie doesn't move. "Hey, Elodie..."

"You sure you want to be standing here?" Calem jokingly quips. "O-OH!" Elodie snaps back to reality, embarrassed that she is standing with Stella and Calem, "I'm so sorry!'

In the Zone (2/2) #BunScratch #FFXIV

Based off a goofy moment in Tsukuyomi's Pain (Unreal). "Everyone stack!" Calem gives a call out off screen. All the DPS (Clairene, Yung, Elodie and Rihya) come in closer to stack.

"YEAH! YEAH YEAH!" Elodie is trying her best to stay on her A game, she's already caused a few wipes due to placing the meteor in the wrong place. She needs to make up for her shortcomings in any way she can! "I got this! Just got to stay on my toes and keep up my rotation!" She thinks to herself with determination in her heart.

In the Zone (1/2) #BunScratch #FFXIV

Very light spoilers for 7.4 Arcadion, based on some that happened during the last raid trial. "Elodie--!" Smol Calem is trying to keep his cool, "Where's that MIT??"

Elodie standing with a tank buster ring above her. Curious. "OH YEAH! MITIGATION!" She's been playing DPS as of late, she forgot that MIT is kind of important when you play tank. Especially since she is barely above the item lvl for this tier. (Etto oops)

The camera pulls back and we see the tank buster is rapidly closing in. A mere fulm away from impact. "I should pop that right now!" ...at least she had moxie?

Famous last thoughts #BunScratch #FFXIV

Redraw of the "I'm this clingy" meme image with Elodie & Gaius. Apparently it was so powerful it crashed photoshop and lost 1/3 of my progress drawing it but at least I have this low res screenshot.

RIP Gaius 😔 #BunScratch

"That's good to hear," Gaius comes into view. A small box presenting Gaius' POV titled "Gaius-O-Vision" is shown next to him. We see the lower half of Elodie's face and her bust in the leotard. While it is a little more skin than Elodie usually shows, it's a sight he is quite familiar with. "You wouldn't want too--"

"Keep your... Comrades....' Gaius' face grows increasingly flushed, "Waiting...." The "Gaius-O-Vision" shows below her bust and the extremely high cut of the leotard and the shorts she's wearing over them. The implications of what she's not wearing flashes through his mind. His heart is beating so fast he feels as if it could explode.

Bright red and embarrassed, Gaius closes his eyes, trying to hide the fact that Elodie's outfit was enough to stir something in him. This bun will be the end of him.... Elodie playfully approaches Gaius, letting an inquisitive, "Hmmm?" Pretending that she didn't catch his last sentence.

"What I mean to say," he attempts to regain his composure and play off his trailing of words, "Perhaps your comrades would not mind waiting a little longer...?" He leaves his statement open ended, he hopes that she won't make him beg. To admit that he wishes to have her company right now was shameful enough; especially when she's already delayed her duties. "OKAY!" Elodie chirps with no hesitation.

Everseeking that Gaze 😳 (2/2) #FFXIV #BunScratch

"Hey Gaius! I'm going to head off now!" Elodie shouts preparing to teleport to meet up with the Scions. "Alright, allow me to see you off." Wearing the Everseeker's Gathering Coat, she is visibly warm with a bead of sweat on her cheek. "It's warm..." she thinks to herself, "I forgot this jacket's material does not breathe well."

"Hm, perhaps I should take it off since I'm planning to hit the Aetheryte in Tuliyollal first before going to Solution 9." Elodie ponders as she begins to remove the Everseeker's Gathering Coat, revealing the rather revealing leotard underneath. (Don't want to be sweaty..)

"I take it that you managed to throw a decent outfit together?" Gaius teases, referencing Elodie gutting her glam dresser earlier this morning. "OH! Yeah, a few!" Elodie holds her coat on her arm waiting for Gaius. (Phew, much better!)

Everseeking that Gaze 😳 (1/2) #FFXIV #BunScratch

Gaius walks in on Elodie cleaning her glam dresser in their home back in Terncliff. "I thought you were going to meet back with your comrades today?" "Oh!" Elodie holds up a shirt on a hanger, "I am!" "Right, then why are you going through your dresser?"

"I, uh... Had the itch to clean out my dresser..." The two have lived together long enough for Gaius to pick up on when she's only telling half the truth. "...And?" he probes, knowing that it won't take much for her to spill.

"You caught me," Elodie's ears lower in defeat, "And I wanted to try to throw a cute glam together for Arcadion..." Gaius chuckles to himself, "I see."

MSQ? NO! Glam Dresser Cleaning 🧹 #FFXIV #BunScratch

"UwuewueAHhhh!--" Eliza attempts to string a sentence together reaching for baby Ulfur. "Wanna hold them?" Elodie asks as cradles the infant bun in her arms. "WAHHH- Y-yes!!"

Holding baby Ulfur, Eliza can feel her heartbeat bursting through her chest. EXTREME CUTENESS AGGRESSION. Ulfur grips her finger with their tiny hand. "Uwaahhh..." Eliza feels like she could cry.

"Urianger!!" Eliza calls for her boyfriend's attention, "Look!!" "Uh oh!" Elodie laughs to herself.

Heheheh~ #BunScratch

Misia giving Ulfur a forehead smooch and he is quite flustered and embarrassed.

Omg you're gonna embarrass him~ 🙈 #BunScratch