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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 3:12 am
Oassu shrugged sipping the wine before viewing it curiously remembering how weak elven wines were "Well I suppose we don't have a choice, it's not like we're going to get whatever it is anywhere else but there's other problems than the plague you know" he said setting the cup down and looking at Hayate "Your family isn't known for being especially forgiving to people who've wronged them" he said in hushed tones.
Zadina nodded watching as Merric settled down on Alusaadi's lap "Well thank you Auntie and yes Cousin Felina is doing well though Miss Hebal looks after me more I'd say, that and Sir Gilgamesh has promised to give me sword lessons sometime as well so I'll get even stronger then!" he said excitedly.
Jeckhart nodded "I suppose we'll be really busy picking everybody up then, perhaps I'll join you when you make your armour for a bit" he said having a drink "Though I'll probably steer a little clear of Mari's pets." he muttered quietly.
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:34 am
Alpha sighed "Yes that's a possibility so try not to piss off the wrong people or go swanning showing off the fact that we have anything of value. Then hopefully if we don't do anything to make a scene we should be fine. I've made sure the ships security measures are all up to date also meaning they wouldn't be able to hijack the ship and leave us stranded there" he reassured them.
Hebal laughed "You know Mari's pets are actually pretty nice provided you are nice back to them.Though its impossible to ignore them without leaving Mari to feel ignored which is no good. But you might not like it much where I work since its hot and feels even more confied than the rest of the airshop for lack of windows. And it gets so hot down there sometimes I have to shower after to freshen up. But we only need to do 3 pick ups instead of four at least since it will probably make out bodies go through weird phases of tiredness for all the timezones we pass through" she warned.
Amane grinned pleased to hear Bahamut would be appearing later on. It does not surprise me he would be difficult to obtain. Though is there anywhere you would recommend to me as a good starting place to visit temples for when I first head out?"
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 1:34 pm
Felina paused but nodded her head in understanding "Sounds like the smart solution to keep a low profile. In a way Oassu, you could see it as your revenge. I have spent so long battling to make you dress up all fancy and this time you can get me to dress down into more common looking clothes" she joked trying to be optimistic..
Hayate shrugged "Well I am not going to run into my sisters arms and scream 'Hi I'm your half brother. You know how I was announced dead? well actually I survived' if that is what you are afraid of. I'm not going to bring up any family issues if you aren't"
Elorin paused scratching his head "All the trials are very difficult, it is simply that some of the summons are more willing to adjust the trials to reflect the abilities of the summoner. The nu mou especially encourage this idea so perhaps you could research temples in their territories for a good starting point" he recommended.
Alusaadi turned her head, her eyes on Hebal for a brief time. "She is certainly one of the most animated people I have ever seen. Though I will have to thank her later" she replied hoping that Hebal had not influenced Zadina too much "though try not to get into any sword fighting or other activities that would get you hurt. You are turning into a handsome young man and we wouldn't want you getting injured. Also you will need to keep studying your magic for there are still many spells for you to learn"
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 3:24 pm
Oassu smirked nuzzling Felina "Well perhaps I quite like your high fancy clothes as is but I doubt we'll really have much choice for clothes in the desert, we'll all need to dress down for the heat in any case though. The Klossovsky family will still have eyes and ears everywhere all the same and I can't imagine they'd miss two elven royals and a blood traitor venturing onto their turf so it'd be extremely important for you to lay low while there, more than the little games we've played before to avoid the public" he said grimly mulling over some thoughts as he looked into his wine "Perhaps we'd even be better leaving Zadina here entirely" he added quietly.
Zadina scratched his head "Well I thought I was pretty good at magic as I was, there are few sages as young as me though I am interested in pursuing studies into enchantments and the like but what spells do I still need to learn?" he asked curiously
Jeckhart nodded "Perhaps but if we are indeed going to the desert I imagine it'll do you good being accustomed to such high temperatures already" he said "Though if it is going to be so weird with all the timezones perhaps it would be best just to sleep through all of tomorrow" he sighed.
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 4:29 pm
Alpha chuckled "Oh don't worry about Zadina. I will keep the lad safe and if need be I can just change form and scare the hell out of a lot of the troublemakers. Fire demons in the full heat of the sun is not an easy thing to deal with after all. Might have to give the entire crew a talk about presentation. As for the airship.... to avoid attention I am debating droping you off in the airship and then land it In the fire demon city to re-join you. Leaving it parked near where we are stopping would just make us a target and the fire demon city is too hot for anyone else to survive down there."
Hebal put her plate down to one side having finished eating for the time being "Well why not see what you feel like doing tomorrow. Personally I just think you should make your every day as much fun as possible so sleeping all day long wouldn't be my thing. Even the airship has some nice activities... maybe I could ask Mari or Hayate to teach me to cook without exploding things too" she pondered unaware of how much she was swaying with the music.
Amane mumbled a small "ooh" noise at the mention of nu mou. "What is it like in nu mou areas? Are they nice people? I've never met one before. Then again I haven't met many races in the world yet. Did you start there? Isn't it a long way from here?"
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 5:41 pm
Hayate raised his eyebrow "I can tell you have been around the area before Alpha. If you go with that plan for the airship however, do let me know where you plan on dropping us off. Don't want to be left standard after all. Though should be easy to navigate. Though I would recommend you guys find some clothing you aren't to bothered about and rip it up a little if you really want to look normal."
Felina gulped liking the idea even less than the idea of travelling "Well ok. I could do that though it might take some time tonight me picking up an outfit I can bring myself to ruin for the sake of blending in and looking poor" she sighed giving Oassu a squeeze. "Now if you liked my clothes so much then why have you spent so long complaining about the shoes" she teased.
Alusaadi paused "Well when was the last time you brushed up on your biology lessons. There are still a lot of things, particularly diseases that white magic cannot yet cure so it is through studying we can develop these spells. And I don't just mean human biology. I mean that of other species different to us. Enchanting is an alright craft to know, though with all the shops you can visit to get an enchantment done it isn't as important nor as useful. Still you are allowed to pursue a hobby. Just remember to keep up studying other things" she advised.
Elorin let out a small laugh "My what great curiosity you have. That will serve you well on your pilgrimage. In answer to your question. Nu mou live invery warm countries and are very nice. Very formal and easily offended but always polite. Why don't you go see for yourself when you are permitted to leave. Anything else you wish to know?"
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:58 am
Oassu tilted his head "Won't the excessive heat of a fire demon city damage it in some way? And it's just I don't quite count on Zadina to blend in so well besides I'm sure if they live in the desert they'll have plenty of ice and water spells to keep cool" he said shrugging "Just don't want to be chewed out for not taking proper care of him but I guess it's our only option" he sighed.
Jeckhart nodded "Thats a good philosophy to have, perhaps that's a good idea even if it means we'll be so tired by the end of the day when we arrive" he said considering it "Still you look like you want to go dance Hebal" he said smiling.
Zadina scratched his head in thought "I think I've done some biology spells before but perhaps you are right Auntie, I just felt like I could create something really useful and new since there are always new enchantments and charms that can be developed" he said petting the chicobo on Alusaadi's lap "Have you thought of any names for my little cousin yet?" he asked looking at her tummy.
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:57 am
Alpha shook his head "It wouldn't stand the heat if the airship was made by any other group of people than dwarves. Should hold steady provided its kept on one of the higher levels. Seriously though. We will be fine. We always are and have all probably had more difficult tasks than this one. Though if it is decided we should try and get back into the party spirit"
Hebal paused "Well it is very lovely music and this one in particular reminds me of home. So maybe I will dance a little. Hehe Miss Mu seems to be enjoying the music also, so maybe I will give her someone to dance with a little while. Sleep though is for night time Jeckhart and it feels so much better and more rewarding if you have put your full energy into the day"
Amane smiled, her ears twitching excitedly "It would be nice to see things myself. But about guardians, is there a limit to how many you can have or any restrictions. Also was it easy to pass your summoner training. Is it true that the final test can sometimes take days for you to complete?"
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:35 am
Felina groaned giving Oassu's hand a squeeze "Well if you guys are sure you know what you are doing then we will trust you though what time will we need to set off if we are to make good speed to our destination?" she asked the others, playing idly with his fingers.
"Well you probably wont like that either. A few hours after the party. So maybe an hours sleep then to the airship then you can sleep some more there if you wish. Just means you will have to say your goodbyes tonight with the exception of Amane." Hayate answered earning a second groan from Felina.
Alusaadi nodded picking Merric up to provide him with a warm hug "We have a name for him. There was a lot of arguing at first for we have very different tastes in names but eventually we both agreed to call him Enrion. After his father and your grandfather. It was essentially the only one we did not argue over."
Elorin's smile widened having overheard the other conversation that was coming from his side "There is no limit to how many you can ask to be your guardian though the average number of guardians is about three. I had four. Temples prefer you don't crowd them. As for the test you will undergo. It should take anything from an hour to a day usually. It depends on the summoner and the test given to them. Mine took about 20 hours but I must have spent a good portion of it trying to leave the temple"
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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 5:08 pm
Oassu's face fell at the thought of leaving "In a few hours?! Oh come on we've all had a busy day and need some rest, we can't delay it a little bit? Surely we'd offend Felina's parents if we skipped out so early" he protested "We can take another day to pick someone up or something just seems unfair, especially on the kids who need their rest" he said squeezing Felina's hand back.
Zadina nodded "That sounds like a good name, Grandfather Enrion was a good King after all, I'm sure the people will remember than when my little cousin eventually becomes King as well" he said brightly while Merric kwehed softly happy to be cuddled.
Jeckhart nodded "You are probably right Hebal" he said looking past Hebal to Mu on the dance floor "Though I certainly wouldn't mind a dance as well...though I'm probably not very good, since I'm not too accustomed to using my feet as is." he muttered.
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:37 am
Alpha smirked patting Oassu on the head "Pay attention Oassu. He said a few hours after the party, not in the middle of it. Your gonna have an entire day on the airship to sleep or whatever else you please to do in all that time. Got plenty time to have a little bit of fun with your fiancé yet" he added jokingly.
Hebal smiled grabbing Jeckhart by the arm "Well in that case, lets go join Mu on the dance floor hehe. You don't have to be a great dancer to enjoy yourself and its not like most of these people will ever see you again anyway" she answered already dragging him through the couples until she reached Mu. "Psst you know this is supposed to be a slow dance. Your a bit on the fast side hehe"
Mu shrugged stopping for a moment surprised to see the other two "Well I didn't feel like slow dancing so I chose to do my own thing regardless. Should try it sometime. Now if Jeckhart is up for it weren't you going to show us a nice viera dance?"
Amane scratched her twitching ears "If you don't mind me asking, why did you not wish to be a summoner? Was the idea of having more freedom and being allowed out the palace not an appealing thought? I think you must be one of the few people in the world that really didn't want to do it"
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:53 pm
Felina rolled her eyes "Fine ok, I'll let everyone know to say goodbyes to my family at the end of the party though I am sure most of the time tomorrow will indeed just be nothing but sleeping. Though don't you need to sleep to Alpha? And doesn't your kid live in the desert also?" You'll have plenty time while there I am sure to have a decent family reunion"
"I don't see your parents being to offended. Adohand would be a bit peeved but would get over it. Then if need be, I sleep less than all of you so can take over if need be from Alpha" Hayate explained somewhat distracted by trying to keep an eye on what Hebal was doing.
Elorin paused thinking of the best way to word his answer "Well I originally was not going to be a summoner. I always thought why bother when I am surrounded in luxury and can just go through life getting whatever I wanted without so much as lifting a finger. I wasn't a nice youngster and was not well behaved so I was pushed into summoning by my father who went as far as to say if I did not become one he would disown me. Seemed to think it was a good way to straighten me out and I suppose he was right"
Alusaadi nodded "Yes. King Enrion was a wise and noble king. Could be extremely stern at times but he always welcomed my family into his court despite us simply being wealthy friends of the queen. I trust when he becomes king you will help him with some advice. Particularly when in his first decade."
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:41 pm
Oassu frowned shuffling embarrassed at Alpha's words "Shame we need to go so soon but yeah it'll be nice to see the others again even if most of tomorrow is spent sleeping" he said turning his attention back to his food while reaching up the table to compose a little salad for Cid.
Zadina nodded "I'll gladly come back to help him though I imagine he'll already have plenty of advisors as is what with his three big sisters to teach him and guide him" he said petting Merric in Alusaadi's arms. "Still I can offer whatever advice he needs in the field of magic hopefully unless he becomes a super mage himself!" he said hopefully.
Jeckhart nodded meekly in agreement "Yes you said you would show us a Viera dance and I'll try and keep up as best as I can" he said somewhat self-conscious of nobles watching them.
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 3:25 pm
Alpha chuckled watching Oassu's reaction to his comment "ha ha you are far too easy to embarrass sometimes you know. Also you are correct Felina. My son is living where we will be staying and I will admit a part of the reason for me wanting to ask for supplies in the first place was more for his sake. And don't worry. Demons cant catch the plague or be carriers of it to spread it either before you all start panicing" he quickly added.
Hebal cheered grabbing a had from both Jeckhart and Mu "Okay first thing we need to do is all hold hands and form a circle" she instructed joining up Mu and Jeckhart. "Now the next thing to do is to bounce clockwise three times. Then kick your left leg up. Then we go back around the other way and kick your right leg up. May as well learn the basic part first hehe" she smiled gesturing for them to have a try.
"Ahh this isn't so bad so far though I am guessing that it gets more complicated than this later" Mu laughed kicking her legs up high enough to look more than uncomfortable.
Amane gasped surprised "I wouldn't have thought you were a misbehaving person. When I first saw you I thought you were a little scary but when getting to know you, you are a really nice person. Is it hard then, being on a pilgrimage counting on camping out? Did you have to learn things like hunting for food and pitching tents or is that what guardians will do for you? My temple doesn't prepare for things like that"
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:09 pm
Felina raised her eyebrow wondering what Oassu was doing for a moment "A ha so that would explain why you are also in such a good mood tonight also. Maybe you could even join in with your daughter dancing tonight since I've heard she isn't coming with us. Also from what I have heard about your kid, I'll bet that the supplies you bring over will be the best dragon festival present that he will have had in a long while. It is a nice gesture and he might be able to point us in a better direction."
Hayate nodded his head in agreement "It is a nice present to get from Alpha and should take a note of the moment as its not often he does anything quite so selfless. Also I don't think he could do that dance without breaking something at his age" he teased watching the dance.
Elorin smiled reaching for an apple "Well it is your young adult years that can really change a person in terms of attitudes and behaviours. Typically jobs like that are saved for the guardians to take care of but mine insisted that I learned how to do it myself also. They were some strong minded guardians having to put up with me."
Alusaadi shook her head "His sisters will not be around always for two of them are ready to move out and settle down and .. perhaps even start their own families soon. Also while I would like to trust the advisors in the palace, there is always the risk of people who would try to take advantage of a naïve young prince. Though if your uncle has his way he will be a summoner also."
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