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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Suddenly the topography of your face has changed, and I—who have only ever known you pebble smooth—realize that life did not end those years ago. We grew up, and into strangers.

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

- conclusion that love is a continuous effort. To keep the spark alive, it takes work. And to grow together, sometimes change and adaptation are part of the process.

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

|| Oooo. This is a good one. I think there's a part of Ilaria that longs for fairytale romances (she basically inundated herself with as many books as she could find when she was a kid). She believes in feeling a spark at first sight, but based on her experiences I think she's come to the -

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

- bard because of her persona, but her work as an entertainer is more behind the scenes. She hates being the center of attention lol.

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

|| If you were to ask her, Ilaria would probably say her greatest achievement is finding a way to make a change for the Undercity through her work at the Leaf House and her agitprop. I don't think she considers herself a hero, but the kids definitely do. And, probably a cleric. I almost chose -

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

- herself out to the point where the matchbox can't eke out another light. And...she really does try to see the good in everyone, which is a great quality to have if you have healthy boundaries, but Ilaria really struggles coming to terms with the fact that some people just aren't good people, -

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

|| Under duress, Ilaria is a bit short-tempered. This is especially apparent when she's under a tight deadline, which is why she tends to self isolate until the work is done. She'd rather spare her friends the trouble of seeing her so tense. She's also way too self-sacrificing, often burning -

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

|| Hopping on the bandwagon. Will respond as I get a chance to 🖤

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

|| Totally understandable! Really appreciate getting a look into her psyche and your thoughts on LOVELESS. Thanks for sharing :)

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

|| Interested in 081, especially given Genesis' fixation on Loveless and the Goddess. How did he influence Viv, if at all? How has her perspective shifted based on his actions?

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

|| Ilaria's going to be a sexy nun for Halloween ive made my decision

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Then... (She studies her attire.) I guess I'm ready? If anyone has any jewelry, I'm happy to put it in my purse. Are we going out on the water, or will we be fishing by the docks?

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

- Should temptation cast Firaga upon my loins, grant me Resist. Should desire inflict Berserk, cast Esuna upon my soul. For I shall remain as the Promised Land: spoken of often, sought by many, and entered by none. By Minerva's grace and by the Planet's will— Amen.

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

- temptations of Wall Market. Let no Honey Bee lead me astray, nor SOLDIER breach the defenses of my chastity. May my resolve be harder than Shinra steel, my thoughts purer than a freshly polished White Materia, and my legs sealed tighter than Midgar's gates after curfew. -

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

(After dragging her knees across the cobblestone pathways of Sector 5, she finally makes it to the local church, battered and penitent, prepared to prostrate herself before the nearest effigy of the Planet.) O Holy Planet, font of Lifestream and keeper of my virtue, guard my flesh from the -

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

|| also plz let me know if im stepping on any toes i don't want to make anyone uncomfortable ;;

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I can see that. Just goes to show that a suit doesn't make the man—it's the legacy he leaves behind.

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

|| as someone who also rps veld, it's nice to see someone else give him love ❤️

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

(A smile plays on her lips—almost inspired by the quiet legacy entrenched in how protective the Turks are of this 'father.' She wonders how her students would react, did they catch one of her suitors making their move? Cute~) I'm exaggerating, though point taken. He obviously means a lot to -

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

- holds them in the highest of regards. Needless to say, they're one less thing I have to worry about. He makes sure they're taken care of while I carry on down here. Of course, it's probably just another way to keep an eye on me, but...we carry on however we can.

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

He must be a good man, given how much respect you have for him. I'm grateful you had someone like that. Kinda reminds me of... (Her brow furrows—shame interlaced with regret.) ...Russel, my ex-husband. He and my parents are close. Despite what happened between us, he still -

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Viv, you know how much I love you. I'm not trying to be your step mother. I'm simply...people watching.

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

You're making it sound like I'm blind—do you not /see/ him? The man is very handsome for his age. Let him have his flowers.

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

¿La Doña? More like ~ La Desbaratada ~ at this point 🫩🚬

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I kid, of course. My number one priority is the kids. The Leaf House is basically a nunnery. I am a born-again virgin. I threw the key to my chastity belt off the edge of the Sector 8 Plate a long, long time ago. Se acabó el perreo.

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Absolutely NOT! The other one! With the salt-and-pepper hair.

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I am not above dating the geriatric maybe they'll actually treat me right.

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Shitra can engineer sun lamps but can't figure out basic pest control? Why do I even live here?

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I would really appreciate it if these MOSQUITOES WOULD STOP BLEEDING ME DRY, THANKS.

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

- until I can dedicate myself to my responses, otherwise I feel like I'm not giving my best. Genuinely asking—does it bother you? Should I change my approach, or am I just overthinking things? 🙃 Thank you!

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

|| Hi, everyone! Being a bit transparent—hope this is ok. I'm wondering how many of you actually mind waiting on a response? I always find myself worrying that leaving someone hanging will come across the wrong way. I just don't have the time to prioritize RP like I used to, so I try to wait -

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Saint Ilaria, Virgin of the Undercity @arcaneauteur.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

- two forks.) Bon appetit~ (Finally at rest, she passes Nick a utensil from across the table.) And to our good health!

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