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Post by Breakthelevee on Sept 9, 2018 7:02:15 GMT
Kupdi
Kupdi was able to take his time tending to Trieze, his mount being back in good health after the attention of the White Mages. There was still some blood matted into his feathers that Kupdi had to work out, but after about an hour the bird was looking fine enough to be in a Parade in the royal city of Rabanastre! The Doduo appreciated the efforts, nuzzling Kupdi with both heads at once, nearly overwhelming the little moogle before being recalled to their crystal.
Myst
After the White Mages worked their magick, Myst was free to explore the city on her own. After the day spent in caverns and tunnels, Flourgis was especially open feeling, the greens of the plantlife and the trickling water giving way to an open sky above, other than the constant stream of Airships. Because of this traffic Myst isn't able to go too high into the sky but still, the wind beneath her wings was a freeing feeling. As a gust takes her just a bit higher, it's almost like the breeze is speaking to her, guiding her towards her future, before it dies back down and she returns to the ground.
Ethais
"Eeeehhhh" The old Nu Mou says, feigning deafness as they crane their head near Ethais "Sorry, I couldn't hear you over me not really wanting to talk to you newbies" They chuckle to themselves before looking back at Ethias once more "Eh, still here. Fine, fine. I'll humor you. What would you like to talk to one as decrepit as myself about, young blood"
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Post by Robot on Sept 9, 2018 11:31:09 GMT
With Treize clean and happy, Kupdi heads to the barracks as originally planned. It feels awkward, sharing a space with so many others to rest and recuperate, working was fine. Adventuring understandable! Sleeping? He offers a polite nod and a greeting to anyone that might do the same and catch his attention, stowing his things in the bunks relegated to his new clan. It felt good to think about. The three of them were together now to make a difference in the world.
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Post by DataNinja on Sept 9, 2018 19:31:48 GMT
After the day's events, it's nice to just take some time to relax. If she closes her eyes, it's almost as though she is back home… but not quite. There is so much more noise around. But, after the cramped corners before, she'll take it.
Upon landing though, and she prepares to head for sleep, she ruminates on the past day. How she's now, officially, entwined with others. Not even aegyl. She'd never have expected this. Not even after her homeland falling. Perhaps... things might turn out okay for her.
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Post by carnackiArdent on Sept 11, 2018 22:49:26 GMT
Apparently the "newbies" thing was a general joke for the White Mages. Ethais chuckled politely - it was too clearly a joke for her to really feel insulted. "You say 'decrepit', I say 'experienced'. I'm not so young that I don't know who's seen more between you and me. I'd imagine the clan hall medics - especially in a city as busy as Fluorgis - hear just about everything, ku-hrm."
She hurriedly turned the start of a kupo into a cough. "So I said to myself that if I wanted to hear whether anything juicy had come down the grapevine, this would be a good place to start. So what do you say... old-timer?" She grinned slyly. "Have you heard anything interesting lately?"
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Post by Breakthelevee on Sept 14, 2018 5:20:39 GMT
Ethais"Heard anything interesting, ayy, I've heard lots of interesting things" The White Mage says, rolling their eyes a little bit before gesturing for Ethais to come close "I've heard that across the sea, Tepigs can fly, and White Mages break the trust of their patients by spilling all their secrets to anybody who asks" The next thing Ethais feels is the whack of a staff on the back of her head as the older mage hops off their chair and takes a few steps away, shaking their head "Now, maybe when you've done something for me I can tell you a bit more, which jobs you should look out for, which people to trust or not, and so on. But for now, I don't know you from the dirt you tracked in here!" They sighed before walking over and putting a hand on Ethais's shoulder "I don't mean to go off on you, but information is valuable. Once you prove you're a reliable sort, then maybe we can work something out. Now, go on and get to bed" Everyone The rest of the night passed without anything of note happening, other than a few fellow adventurers being especially loud snorers. As the sun rose above the city, the smell of breakfast wafted through the Clan Hall and the sound of people waking began to fill the building. After their individual morning routines, the newly formed Clan Esperanza Te Tswarri stood near the entrance to the keep ready to start towards the brighter future they all dreamed of, in some form or another, on their first day as a fully formed Clan. The Notice Board stood across from them, filled to the edge with slips of paper describing different jobs left by desperate individuals needing the help of skilled adventurers. Skilled adventurers like them. One of the notices that catches their eyes immediately seems to still be up from yesterday, and a few more look to be perfect for people of their level of skill and experience. [Placeholder] Some Pokemon have taken up residence in the pond where we get our water! I need you to clear them out.
-Tier, disgruntled housewife
Reward: 2200 gil A Vision I've seen something! There are a bunch of Pokemon that seem to be building up to attack...something! In my vision there is a small contingent forming in an old keep. Please stop them!
-Eduardo, Aspiring Oracle
Reward 1800 Gil and a Dreamglass Dagger Calling All Clans We're looking to run some training exercises in order to build our newer recruits teamwork. Looking for any other Clan who would be willing to assist in some mock battles. Winner gets the pot that we all chipped in on!
-Clan Vega
Reward 3000 Gil
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Post by DataNinja on Sept 14, 2018 18:01:04 GMT
"Alright," Myst says, "Now that we've done the life threatening one, how about we go clear that pond?" The vision one is a little concerning, though. She's had one herself, so it's not one to dismiss out of hand... but it's also not a concrete danger to someone.
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Post by carnackiArdent on Sept 15, 2018 8:07:10 GMT
Ethais rubs the back of her head. Well, that's certainly familiar. Mogwin used to tap her hands with a slide rule if he caught her fidgeting while he was explaining things. "Kupopo! I wasn't expecting patient secrets or anything..."
She sighs quietly and her shoulders slump a little. More than they do on their own already, anyway. "I understand your point, though." Her lips curl in a lopsided smile. "Hopefully I'll earn a bit of trust someday soon, then. For now, bed sounds like good advice, kupo. See you around - though hopefully not in here too often!"
She shuffles out of the infirmary and off to bed. Evidently she picked the wrong place to start looking for gossip; maybe she should wander around town tomorrow and find someone more inclined to make new friends quickly.
The next morning, though, they're there looking at jobs again. Probably more important, really. "The pond is fine by me! That one about the vision looks important, but I suppose we don't know how soon it will come to pass... Perhaps if we can deal with the pond matter quickly we could look into it." Not to mention that Ethais really does want to see those old ruins, even if they're presumably pretty picked-over by this time.
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Post by Robot on Sept 15, 2018 13:45:30 GMT
Being a light sleeper, Kupdi didn't manage so well in the barracks. He looked equal parts grizzled and tired that morning. Working a paw into the corner of each eye, he tipped his head back in a yawn so impressive he nearly swallowed his own pom. "Not as gallant a quest, but still one that merits attention kupo." The moogle smacked his lips and blinked a few times with watery eyes. "Treize and I will ride with you."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Sept 18, 2018 5:19:27 GMT
Upon taking the slip of paper, the group found the location of the quest scrawled on the back. It was a journey of just a few hours through town, a few miles off the main road. The buildings slowly gave way to farmland, though off in the distance it visibly gives way to swamplands, the dreaded Tramdine Fens.
Here however, the sun glistened down peacefully, reflecting off a small stream that followed the road as they neared the little farmhouse that was home to their client. As the party came up to the door three Viera children poured out chasing each other, none of them paying the adventurers any mind. A few moments later a middle aged Viera, her face beginning to show the wrinkles that come with age. She raises an eyebrow as she looks over the group "So someone is finally here to clear out that godsforsaken pond? I don't know what got into it, but it's making it very difficult to do the wash, or clean the children, or really anything." She was clearly annoyed by her tone, but she also seemed a little...scared
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Post by DataNinja on Sept 18, 2018 5:46:58 GMT
"No, we're just here to offer to sell you this new miracle potion that'll cure all your woes," Myst says, in an attempt at humour that really isn't conveyed well by the tone, as she flaps her wings. She's still not the best at jokes. They're an Underworld thing.
"I'm just kidding," she adds, after a moment. "Yes, we're here to help you. So... what is it that you've seen around? You say you don't know what's gotten into it, but what has it been doing?"
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Post by Robot on Sept 18, 2018 12:14:12 GMT
The woman's phrasing gave Kupdi some pause. It could be taken as the pond itself was misbehaving, or something had entered it. The former was ridiculous and admittedly somewhat frightening, courageous a knight as he was, he didn't much care for water. Myst seemed in better spirits that day, and was well engaged with the client, so the moogle stifled a yawn atop Treize and waited for now.
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Post by carnackiArdent on Sept 20, 2018 7:13:00 GMT
As they head out, Ethais can be seen tinkering with her cannon, connecting a lead between the weapon and Kupek as he floats beside her. She found herself wishing yesterday that she could take advantage of the gun's electrical functions, but she'd neglected to charge it with Kupek's energy then. No need to make the same mistake twice.
She grins a little when Myst actually attempts a joke, and engages with the one who posted the bill herself. That looks like a good sign. "Don't worry, ma'am. We may look funny, but we're professionals, kupo. We'll see about getting this problem taken care of." Which, depending on how reasonable the Pokémon that have moved into the pond are, may just involve talking them into finding another home. Sometimes Pokémon actually do listen to negotiation, even if they don't usually talk back.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Sept 22, 2018 18:32:46 GMT
The woman looks at Myst unblinking for a moment as the Aegyl makes her joke, before sighing and answering her question "Something seems to have agitated the Pokemon that live in it, causing them to go from mostly ignoring us to being deeply aggressive. It happened around three days ago, when a weird glow started coming from the water at night"
One of the kids runs up and hides behind her mothers legs, poking her head out to the side to speak "We heard a big splash when we were outside playing too, and then the glowing started. It looks really pretty"
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Post by DataNinja on Sept 22, 2018 19:27:38 GMT
"Well, that's concerning," Myst says. "Are they only glowing and aggressive at night? Or during the day, too?"
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Post by Breakthelevee on Sept 22, 2018 20:00:22 GMT
The child quickly pipes up "They're mad all the time. One of the fishys almost ate me and my sister but we ran away. The water only glows at night though. It's really pretty, blues and greens and reds. Like the sky sometimes over the swamp"
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Post by carnackiArdent on Sept 23, 2018 23:49:26 GMT
"Sounds like something fell in that's agitating them, kupo." Ethais looks thoughtful. "Perhaps if we can get it out, we can solve this problem quickly and get things back to normal."
The mention that the sky over the swamp is similar intrigues her a little, but it's better to focus on the matter at hand. There's also the minor issue of how they're going to get to the putative object considering their collective lack of swimming ability, but they can debate those difficulties among themselves rather than in front of the person who needs their help.
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Post by DataNinja on Sept 23, 2018 23:55:50 GMT
"How deep is the pond?" Myst asks. "Because if my... clanmate..." huh, that feels odd to us, "is correct, we might have issues as it is now depending on how far down. Or even just making sure all the Yarhi are out to not cause trouble in the future."
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Post by Robot on Sept 24, 2018 13:11:20 GMT
"If we wait for nightfall, we can see this glow for ourselves, and fetch this offending material from the pond. A dive and perhaps a short battle, the pond can't be that deep..." Kupdi offered dismissively and started stretching the kinks out of his back. "I am not much for getting wet, though."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Sept 25, 2018 5:09:28 GMT
"Hmm I've never really tried to go too deep into it, but it drops to about chest height on me as soon as you get off the bank" the Viera says in response to Mysts question before one of her children excitedly pipes up "If I go in the water it goes over my head right away! And Arwin next door tried to swim to the bottom once and said that it was like four of him deep! And he's a Bangaa!"
The mother sighs and looks at her child "Have you been bothering Arwin again? I told you to leave him be, he's just trying to enjoy his golden years in peace." The child pokes her tongue out at her mother before running inside, the Viera following after her before turning to the party "Hopefully we answered all of your questions and this can get fixed...promptly if possible"
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Post by DataNinja on Sept 25, 2018 6:35:32 GMT
"Promptly is our hope as well," Myst says, nodding. She flares her wings and flaps upwards for a moment, looking around to find where the pond is, before making a gesture in that direction and heading towards it. She grasp's Lemuréa's crystal. This time, things should hopefully go better for the turtle. Hopefully.
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