Étiquette : penelo

vivisucre:

Queen Ashelia’s wish was to get closer to her people. To do so, she decided to organize an annual ball, the doors of the castle wide open, welcoming everyone. 

Penelo was ecstatic, she would dance all night. She spent days in the shops of the capital to find the perfect dress. She was looking for something light and simple, but also elegant. A dress that would make her feel pretty. 

Penelo really wanted to make an effort, and she was looking forward to Vaan’s reaction. As expected, Vaan was speechless, looking at her with an admiring gaze. 

The girl felt shy, and proud.

vivisucre:

Queen Ashelia’s wish was to get closer to her people. To do so, she decided to organize an annual ball, the doors of the castle wide open, welcoming everyone. 

Penelo was ecstatic, she would dance all night. She spent days in the shops of the capital to find the perfect dress. She was looking for something light and simple, but also elegant. A dress that would make her feel pretty. 

Penelo really wanted to make an effort, and she was looking forward to Vaan’s reaction. As expected, Vaan was speechless, looking at her with an admiring gaze. 

The girl felt shy, and proud.

Queen Ashelia’s wish was to get closer to her people. To do so, she decided to organize an annual ball, the doors of the castle wide open, welcoming everyone. 

Penelo was ecstatic, she would dance all night. She spent days in the shops of the capital to find the perfect dress. She was looking for something light and simple, but also elegant. A dress that would make her feel pretty. 

Penelo really wanted to make an effort, and she was looking forward to Vaan’s reaction. As expected, Vaan was speechless, looking at her with an admiring gaze. 

The girl felt shy, and proud.

This scene is so important guys. They’ve just arrived in the heart of the Empire, they should be full of anger and sadness. But no ! They are excited to discover a new city, new people. As Vaan said, it’s because he’s seen new horizons. But clearly traveling might have done the opposite. He witnessed misery in Nalbina Dungeon, the destruction of Bur Ominace, he could be even more hateful towards the Empire. But no. He learned to differientiate the city of Archades, the citizens, the culture, from the ruler(s) who are responsible for the war. Vaan is finally able to put a face, a name, on the people to blame. That’s why he could move on and stop being angry at anyone. 

The second important thing is Penelo’s feelings here. She is the epitome of tolerance and peace. She still holds the Empire responsible but she already knew they should put the past behind and wish for a better future. She took care of Vaan since his brother’s death, she saw him always angry, putting himself in danger. Her worst fear has always been Vaan being imprisoned or worst because of his behaviour towards Imperial guards.

But now she knows. He won’t do that anymore. He became more tolerant, he won’t disappear far from her.

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It seems so important to me that Penelo and Vaan are in the center facing the Gran Kiltia. Indeed, as Ashe stated before the jungle, they are the future. 

Larsa and Ashe are in the foreground, as future leaders. Basch always standing next to Ashe (you could mirror Gabranth standing next to Larsa). Then you have Vaan and Penelo. And finally, Balthier and Fran are in the background. Observing and analysing what’s happening as always.

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