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{{Ooc:// The music: Where I belong }}

This was good. Ellale could feel her body tolerating her movement as she swayed with Tae, moving slowly with the music, trying to not trip over her own feet. Tae seemed to be willing to let Ellale lead, not that Ellale was very sure of her steps either, or how long she'd lead before she'd hurt herself. To her surprise, Tae pulled her closer, getting Ellale to look down slightly, feeling a faint heat rise to her cheeks. She was happy though, even if embarrassed. And so the pair danced, Tae's words ringing in her ears. It made her happy, really it made her about as happy as she could be. It was like when she'd awoken to find her brother home from having been gone so long with almost no word. She'd been so happy she couldn't even put it into words. In fact, just like that time... Ellale closed her eyes tight and looked down. 'No, no no no.' She thought trying to ring her emotions under control. For a moment, she thought she might start crying out of joy, but she managed to push back the feeling quickly before it got too strong. She didn't want Tae to think she was hurting because she was crying.

"Tae... What do you dream of doing with your life?" Ellale asked softly, looking up at Tae and opening her yellow eyes to focus on Tae. Whatever tears had almost sprung to her eyes moments before were gone as she smiled, waiting for an answer. For a moment, Ellale actually judged their height different on her head as she watched Tae. For a moment, just a moment, she wished she were slightly taller. Just a bit. It was a minor thought, one that escaped her in the next moment, but a thought none the less. She tilted her head curiously at Tae as she waited for her friends answer. Well, friend probably didn't fully describe what Tae was to her, but for now.... this would do. Dancing with her, enjoying the night. What would come next could wait. Live for the moment, right? She could do that. She could slowly feel pain starting to creep up inside her as they continued to dance though. They would need to stop sometime soon and it had only been a song, two if Ellale had gotten distracted in her thoughts and talking to Tae. It didn't matter though. Time could make as little sense as it wanted. She wouldn't mind.

{{Ooc:// Where I belong }}

It wasn't like Ellale expected Tae to just take her question in a leap and bound and answer right away. Instead, she watched, patiently waiting for her friend to respond. Silence met her as she waited, still attempting to clumsily dance. Eventually, Tae seemed to have a thought cross her expression and she spoke. Her words were simple, but they covered all Ellale really needed to know. She thought she understood what Tae was talking about, even unspoken words. 'If the job doesn't kill you.' she thought, her expression soft. Eventually, the conversation shifted, Tae asking Ellale what she wanted to do. Ellale didn't have to think to come up with an answer, but there was no way she'd say it aloud. Instead, she thought of something else. What could she want and dream for? She pondered for a while before smiling. "I want to leave here someday. I want to travel and see everything I can. I know that's what we usually do as SeeD, but I don't want to go to fight. I just want to see the world in it's peaceful ways. And then I want to find a place to call home. I don't mind where it's at, just someplace that is home for me, away from here."

Why had she become a SeeD if her desire was to get away from here? Just looking at her green hair and yellow eyes should have been enough. Her brother was an instructor and he'd been away for most of her life. It had just happened that she'd had a talent to build things and that she could use it to be a SeeD. Someday though, she knew, Kalay wouldn't be a SeeD. He might die, in fact that was most likely. She knew that, which was one reason she wanted to spent as much time as close to him as she could, so when he was gone she could remember him vividly. He'd done so much for her and her mother, it was the least she could do for him. And she was happy she'd come. The people she'd met, the people she'd grown close to, made this worth every moment. It didn't matter that she was all beat up now because she'd had done so much with all of them already.

"Ah..." Ellale let out a faint gasp as her hand released Tae's and dropped to her stomach, Ellale wincing as she did so. "O-okay. All done." She breathed out, giving Tae a rather apologetic smile. She had had her fun, and now she needed to rest. 'You can keep dancing with another partner. I'm going to go find a place to sit." Ellale said with a smile, releasing Tae and stepping back. Tae had no reason to stop just because Ellale had to, so Ellale didn't want to make her stop. Surely there were other people she'd like to dance with.

Kelsier Nebulous, a name which Varitas wouldn't soon forget. The man's instantaneous actions regarding the aid offered in good faith made certain the Galbadian SeeDs assertions that this was an organization of means and honor. He watched the man who was rather clearly working too hard to get a dance from the poor lady, a tactic which Varitas neither diapproved of nor condoned. He watched the man with nothing other than the eyes of an observer, taking in the very casual way the man moved, but noticing the man left no viable openings as he walked. He could respect his skill, and the fact that he didn't broadcast that fact to the world made him realize the man might well be dangerous. However as can always be the case Varitas realized he could be giving the man too much credit, yet to be sent alone into the wastes with valuables he hoped his assessment hadn't been inaccurate. Varitas remained rather stoic after excusing himself from the Headmaster's presence. His teporary guide not really inspiring any particular desire for conversation. As far as Varitas was concerned the quicker he got this mission over with the quicker he could get support for his true comrades. Not even after being referred to as "Shaggy." Further when the man commented on how man was more dangerous than monster, Varitas decided to share some good advice. "Remember that when you're on your way to my people. The bandits are as prolific as the monsters when you have valuables." After that, he gave the man a nod and expected him to leave. Indeed afterwards he would simply stand and await further instructions.

Level: ??
Health: Doing Better...
Magic: Musical
Status: Professional
Location: Where He Was Hired To Be
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Allowed some time to rest in a seat, Salem essentially stayed out of the interactions once Lisanna had begun to have her say and express how upset she was at tonight's events. Almost even sounding hostile towards Nona, though whether or not that was purposeful would be left a question in the air that needn't be answered. But still, leaning back a bit and gaining a few breaths to help his recovery along, couldn't help but to be amused by the back and forth, before watching Lisanna stomp off in a huff to demand justice? He really wasn't sure, sort of was focused on that smirk Nona had on her face.

"Look forward to it." He replied to her mock flirt, finally getting a glimpse at her personality since meeting her in the ballroom. Everything else had been rather short and to the point responses to what had been going on around her. Oh but this, but this hinted towards a bit of a fun instigator, though no doubt definite b***h material if attitude out ran the fun of her. Either way, giving the woman a small wave as she slipped out into the ballroom, he let out a little sigh as his head turned in the direction his sister had went. Just enough, unfortunately to catch his attacker step out of the office.

And, perhaps not able to learn a lesson, or just frustrated that he has to hold back, his problem with Riyel was now a full formed thing. Throwing a fist up, with a certain finger extended and his other hand landing on the prior arms bicep, the motion was a clear enough of his opinion on the man. Or, at least that's what would have happened if the man didn't seem defeated already as he stepped out of the room. A low chuckle of satisfaction emitted from Salem as he couldn't deny the enjoyment he took out of the sight.

Soon dropping his head a bit and letting the silence he had scramble by as he finally began to feel confident in that moving wouldn't 'cause him complete agony, Salem took the leap and tried to stand. Ah, sore and uncomfortable was the experience, 'causing him to sit down rather quickly again, luckily not too long before Nona's return. A rather business like encounter as she returned his violin, case and all, allowing him enough time to give her a small smile and wave before she disappeared into the office once again.

Though it seemed things were busy around here now as, well, his sister and her date returned from whatever fiasco Lisanna had planned seeming relatively less... excited. It wasn't hard to see something had happened in there, as Lisanna didn't even bother to say hello to her brother on her exit. Only asking her date about a lost dance thanks to his shenanigans, or at least that's what he presumed as he slowly stood, much to his own dismay.

Maybe his own romantic aspirations of the night had been utterly routed by unpleasant events, but perhaps he could assist in his sisters. Or at least do something to brighten up whatever had darkened her night. Gritting his teeth and dealing with his own problem in a uncharacteristic manner of actually helping someone else, he managed to leave the in between area of the rooms and elevator. Escaping to the ballroom and managing to march straight through the middle, freeing his violin and bow as he did.

Handing the case to one of the other musicians, directing them to set it down to the side to their annoyance, before taking place at the head of the group. Drawing his bow across his strings, his fingers playing a small little mixture as a bit of a warm up to get over the irksome nature of standing right now, Salem stood ready, waiting for his sister and Kalay to take their turn in the ballroom. His mind going through what he knew to find a special little something for them.

xxxxxxxxxx ❀ Taeria "TL" Limmari ❀



xxxx๑Junctions๑ Chero 1000/1000
xxxx๑Level๑ 5 (+4)
xxxx๑Health๑ 550/550
xxxx๑Location๑ Windhill Garden, with Ellale on the dance floor
dress
xxxx๑Magic๑ Cure- (?4), Cura- (1), Quake (?)
xxxx๑Music๑
xxxx๑Draws๑ Cure




Tae listened to her as she spoke of leaving this place and to just travel. A smile rose on her lips at the thought. That did sound rather nice.

"Home..." Tae murmured quietly. A place like that did sound lovely. Yes, she had her two very loving parents who barely gave her enough breathing room after the accident. She also had her cold brother, one that was, or had been, here tonight. The place that they shared for years seemed warmed and happy for the most part but something always seemed off. She couldn't really place it. It was almost as if her parents knew something she didn't and was preparing something for her. Mentally shaking that off she gazed at her partner as she continued to listen to her.

Concern instantly clouded her eyes upon the gasp as Ellale released their joined hand to touch her stomach. “Okay...” She watched Ellale take a few steps away before her eyes glanced about the room. During their dance she'd spotted Lloyd and Sophia heading towards one of the balconies.

A voice drew her head in the other direction though. It was Nona. It seemed like the young woman was bringing everyone together for a meeting. But why? The ball was still going on. Clearly it must have been something important enough to drag everyone away from the ball. Well, not everyone but some of the new operates.

Pointing Nona towards Lloyd and Sophia she walked up to Ellale side sliding her hand into the other girls hand. To be honest she was glad that Nona had come up when she did. Tae didn't really want to dance with anyone else there. And those that she would be okay with dancing with weren't there so it made no sense for her to try and find some random person to dance with. A soft smile still rested on her lips as she walked with Ellale to the headmaster's office.

“I wonder if he would mind if I took something to drink inside.”

The words might have seemed almost random but she was thirsty and it was something to keep her mind from wandering to worse things that could be the reason for calling them all to the office. Her eyes caught sight of Salem and then Kalay and Lis as they headed back to the ball. Riyel was still standing outside the office, not that she knew how long he'd been standing there, and Nona just stepped inside the office.

She moves quickly. Tae thought silently.





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When Lisanna and Kalay stepped out of the office, Sou-Ho allowed himself to sigh. The doors were still open, so he did not visibly relax, but he took a moment to let himself mentally rest, if only for a second. And being Sou-Ho, even when in need of a rest the thought of simply waiting for Nona to return with the rest of the operatives made him restless. Going to a table to the side of the room, Sou-Ho quickly cleared up the split milk, moping it up with a cloth. When he finished he set to work on brewing a pot a tea, utilizing what appeared to be a personal office tea maker. And while the tea brewed, he went around the room to meticulously straighten anything that he had missed in his initial sweep of the room.

'It doesn't look like they came in through the window.' Sou-Ho thought, checking around the area for any scrape or suction marks that might indicate the use of tools in scaling the height. If they had approached from the air they would have risked being seen, which left the third approach option of... 'A guest.' Meaning someone here in the Ball had been the one to infiltrate the office. That alone would considerably lower the number of suspects, and with the use of security surveillance Sou-Ho could probably spot the suspect or at least deduce their identity. 'First things first.' He told himself, putting aside identifying the infiltrator for now. The tea was finished brewing, as was indicated by a soft whistling sound produced by the machine, and Nona had arrived.

"I take it you found everyone I requested." He stated, surprising himself in thinking that he wouldn't have expected any less of her. "And you returned with excellent timing," He added, turning to the machine and tending to it as he poured a cup of tea. Having just finished the meeting with Kalay and Lisanna, it really was good timing that she had arrived. Though now that he had finished informing them of their mission, it would be time to reveal to the operatives just what he had in mind for them. "I just finished brewing tea, may I offer you a cup?" Sou-Ho asked, standing ready at the tea maker while he waited for her response.

If she declined he would nod, respectful of her wishes, before taking his own cup and seating himself again at the desk, blowing on the liquids within the cup before taking a sip and letting the silence resume in the room while the two waited for the others to arrive.

If she accepted, a hint of a smile would play out across Sou-Ho's face before he turned away again, preparing a second cup for the red-haired woman, making it like his own unless she gave any specifications for how she took it. Finishing, he turned back to her again, walking around the desk to bring her cup of tea to her. Unlike the tea maker, which was clearly quite modern and, the cup and plate it sat upon looked to be antiques, and probably were. It had been a relief to Sou-Ho to see that the set which was placed on the table had not been damaged. They were only objects, but they had belonged to the family for some time. And as a child, Sou-Ho had been oddly fascinated by them and the intricate designs that made up the appearance of the cups and tea pot, which sat to the side as a mere decoration.

"Pardon me if it is not to your tastes. I have others leaves, but I have always been particular fond of this specific blend." He said, again that hint of a smile playing again, this one lasting long enough to show the nostalgia it held. Holding the cup out for Nona to take, something dark and blue peeked out from beneath the sleeve of his left arm, something that appeared to be tattooed on his forearm.

Junctions: Leviathan
Level: 6
Health: 500/500
Mood: Dissappointed
Location: Winhill Garden
Magic: Water (3), Blizzard (2)

Song(s) of the moment: Sky Dream

Tonight was going well all things considered. Riyel and Lloyd had torn up the dance floor with stylish moves and synced movements. Lloyd's good mood only skyrocketed at the competition with his friend. Though they had not hung out much, Lloyd easily considered Riyel a good friend to be trusted. Then again with someone easy to get along with like Lloyd, you'd have to try awfully hard to get him to dislike you. In all the excitement some sliver haired guy tried to cut in with Riyel's dance. Lloyd blinked in surprise as the fight broke out in record time.

He swept Sophia away from the unfolding match and prepared to go in himself as he pulled up a sleeve, however her delicate hand stopped his advance. With a bit of a sigh, Lloyd coached Riyel from the sidelines. Then came the final blow, an unholy smash to the silver dude's nads. It seemed every male their instinctively winces and turned their bottom halves away. Then, like a phantom, Sou-ho made his move just as Nona reprimanded the two gentlemen. Lloyd was concerned but...guess it was under control. As things started to come under control, the band played a slower song. Lloyd and Sophia glided gracefully across the dance floor and finally the blonde started to understand the feeling that was nagging him about her. Though...maybe it would be best to stay quiet about it.

As cheesy as it might sound, this evening seemed a lot like a dream. He had become a SeeD, Sophia was in his arms, and everything was peaceful. What could be better? He honestly couldn't wipe the warm smile off of his face. With a bit of time, the two moved out onto the balcony and gazed up at the night. Stars laced the darkness like dots of light in a river of wonder. The two talked quietly about the events of the day and even a little about life. However, just as the topic was starting to wander to their feelings someone called for them. Nona informed the two they needed to go to the headmaster's office. Clearly disappointed, Lloyd escorted her to the room to enter and take part of whatever was happening.