.|| Chapter 8: The Grand Market ||. OVER! Thanks Everyone!

[kaname423]

TYYN - post 1

Tyyn stretched where she stood on the edge of the market. She had tagged along with her parents, caught their trip up to Sauti and now that they were there they were already walking off to find food while Tyyn was being left to her own devices. It was probably a terrible idea, but her parents knew by now that she would do what she wanted anyways, even if they were trying to watch her like a hawk.

She sauntered over to the first stall that caught her eye and took a look at what could be seen. It was full of jewelry, pretty beads and trinkets that could catch anyone's eyes. Maybe Tyyn would find something that interested her.
 

[Miss Chief aka Uke]

Naqenni || 1

Naqenni did not think this was a good idea.

Granted, she had wanted to travel off of Yael for the bulk of her life, ever anxious, ever impatient the more practiced she became in the art of her weapon and the more familiar she was in her home landscape. She had wanted to taste what lay beyond the borders of the salt sea that rimmed Yael’s shore. She had wanted to know what lay out there in the spaces her caretaker mothers had spoken of. She wanted to see these things for herself. And scout. And learn.

And fight.

But this wasn’t that. In retrospect, she still wasn’t entirely sure how this had come to pass. The mystic was precious, new, young, irreplaceably valuable and those of Zinris had not traveled from their island of banishment in years. They didn’t know what was out there. Yes, Naqenni had wanted to see it for herself, but for herself.

Not like this.

Her hackles bristled, a prickling beneath her skin as her milky teal eyes scanned the alien landscape and her antennae coiled. She and her sisters were as alien to this world as it was to them, and yet — and yet — still somehow this had become her task: to follow with several of her younger sisters and guard her mystic across lands they knew nothing of, to investigate within a sea of people who could be as ready to kill them as they were to breath.

Not to mention, the entire scene reeked of earthlings. She sneered, lips pulling back to bare teeth in open displeasure before she shook her head. The journey had been and would continue to be long. But if this was her destiny, then so be it. While she had her reservations about the wiseness of the plan on the whole, she would protect her mystic.

And perhaps she would learn something useful of this earthling world beyond the shore in the meantime.  

[Elyessi]

Orpheus Solon

Eira

Itotia Post 1

Itotia was far away from her new home, and she was getting quite the culture shock. Going from Yael to Oba was startling, but traveling through the humid forests of Jauhar, the dry flatlands of Tale, and landing in the cool mountains of Sauti made her rethink what she knew. Sure, she had read about such land masses, but never did she imagine the colors, the smells, or the feeling of being here in Sauti. She never would have come this far had Aseara not been pregnant with her fifth child.

And here she was, her hood pulled lightly back and her lavender hair shining in the light. Her eyes, although dull, were still noteworthy, and even to this day she got stares from strangers who hadn't seen a Yaeli before.

As she moved through the crowd, she still made a point to avoid touching anyone whenever she could. Old habits would always die hard, and even with her acceptance of her residency she still didn't trust mainlander strangers farther than she could throw them. And she couldn't really throw them very far.

As she dodged one, she suddenly was face-to-face with a blue-skinned woman who had just turned her way, and she let out a light "Oh." As she paused in her steps, "Apologies..."  

[Bronze Coffee]

Rham Post 1

It was his first time at the World Market, and honestly, Rham was super eager to get there. His mind was on the coin. He could make so much coin from spending a pretty penny. Sure he'd be out for a while but the amount of cloth he would push to the rest of the world made the peddler giddy, practically.

With only a bag firmly at his side, Rham moved through the crowd. He was openly staring at basically everyone and everything. Mouth watering from delicious foods he could smell in the air, as well as perfumes and dyes.

"Maaaan," he drawled to himself. "This is gonna be a fun day."  

[Heras Box]

V'demhe Post 1


She had her weapons with her merely as a precaution but they remained at her sides, today was a happy day for all. Dem just wanted to make sure she and her many children were safe. As it was she had her sister, Keket, with her as well as the little mixed child Valharii, then Masika also walked with her. The tall woman looked around to see if she could spot any of her other children. Draven being the main one she was looking for. "Masika try not to wander off too far." She mentioned to her oldest girl. Despite the fact that her little water bug no longer lived at home with her she would always treat her like a child.

"Valharii, is there anything you want to look at?" Since Val was the youngest in the group V'demhe thought it would be nice to be attentive to her wants today. After all, there was a lot to be seen and done in the vast market. There was a mumbled "Don't go too far" sent to her sister and her attention was back on the crowd. Dem's eyes being alert as her ears and antennae twitched from time to time.  

[Heras Box]

Masika Post 1

Her black eyes rolled slightly as her mother told her not to wander too far. She was grown up now! Still she gave a smile to her protective mother before letting her eyes look elsewhere. This market was huge! Imagine the materials she could find and use! The colors as well! Masika's mind was instantly taking paths for designs and other things. "I'll be over there by the fabric booths, Muma." Masika looked over her shoulder at her mother then headed off.

A very light colored blue material had caught her eye and she wanted to know what it was made of. How it felt and everything. If it was of good quality then she could see about getting some before the day was over.  

[Heras Box]

Shea Post 1


A hand adjusted the pack on his shoulder as he looked around. The leaf boy hadn't really come for the goods being sold. Instead he was here looking for someone. Family. Well, mostly he was looking for his Uncle and his cousins. Though that was made difficult by the fact that he didn't know what they looked like. All he knew was that they were Leaflings just as he was. So that shouldn't be too hard to spot right? Wrong. Shea had vastly underestimated how wide spread the news of this market was. There were people from every tribe walking around and it was a sea of people.

"Well, this might take longer than I thought." And that was if the ones he was looking for had even decided to come. So the young leaf tribesman took a deep breath and headed down one of the paths that lead through the market. He'd mosey on through and see what there was to see.
 

[Kesmi]

Draven
Post 1


The crowds, the excitement. It wasn't as grand as the festival he took part in some time ago. When he had his rear handed to him in a battle match. All the same, it had been fun, at that time. Dark blue eyes glanced around the area as the Wind/Ice hybrid looked around at the booths that stretched as far as the eye could see. Stretching his arms out over his head with a small yawn, The youth looked at the crimson and gold beast at his side. Regale barely regarded anyone around them as he stood waiting. How things have changed between the two... From a while ago.

"What do you think? Shall we find something for your travels north?" Draven asked the beast as if he could talk back in common tongue. Regale's reply was a mere snort.

This brought laughter to the dark haired youth before advancing through the throngs to see what was to be had. In the back of his mind, Draven had thought to keep an eye out for Dem and stuff like that. Since he had gotten there a little a head of them.. For the most part, Draven was here to see what he could get to warm clothing or material for Masika to make him something. Stepping off to one side, Draven stopped at a weapons booth, his own blade strapped to the saddle bags on Regale, looked over the more impressive selections.  

[Elyessi]

Tasinei

Nasuri

Aeuri Post 1

Aeuri couldn't believe that Orin decided to stay behind. Sure, their brother had a new pet Janarim to take care off, but the fact that he decided to not come across the country to such a grand event was a bit surprising. Maybe it was the fact that, despite them being older, they still had to be accompanied by Itotia, but to Aeuri that made sense. After all, they were quite the distance from home. It only made sense that they'd need a guardian.

However, Itotia was a bit more relaxed once they arrived in Sauti, and bid them to stay close and not leave the market. Then, with a drop of a bag of coin as the daily allowance, she bid them to stay smart and left them on their own.

Now, it was just Aeuri, Nasuri, and a land of strangers. He had to admit, he was pretty excited.  

[Elyessi]

Tasinei

Kanika

The Only Black Uke

Naq

Fluffesu

Niv

Zayana Post 1

What were they doing?!

Zayana, being raised as a hesitant and thoughtful daughter, was reeling at the crowd before her. Never in her years did she ever imagine such a mass of people, of so many different colors and most who had crystals.

Crystals. Earthlings. Enemies.

Oh, why did she ever agree and support the young mystic she was meant to protect. That was an easy answer, it's because it was the mystic. She would die for her mystic, that's just the way it was. Her mothers dropped everything to support their mystic, and Zayana would do the same.

Moving with a cloak that covered her head to her toes, leaving no room for people to see her or her to be impacted by the harsh mainland sun, she glanced at the older sister in their group. She never had much time to interact with Naqenni, and she didn't much plan on doing it right now. Naqenni looked pissed, and so Zayana gave her the space she needed and turned to her true sister, Kanika.

"I'd much prefer to stay away from the mass of crystal crawlers, thank you very much..." She said in a low hiss, glancing at their party and waiting for additional direction from their young mystic.  

[OpticPeach]

Estellaina Post 1

Estellaina had struggled to convince her parents to let her leave, but after what seemed like a life time they had relented. The trek to the mysterious place of Sauti had been long and stressful, but now that she was finally here she was overjoyed. While she was obviously nervous being in an unknown land with strangers all around, but the market itself was so much more than she was expecting. Everything was colorful and bustling with life unlike the dark forests of Yael. Her eyes could barely adjust to all of the sights as she tried to make her way around. So many different colored Earthlings. Weird ear shapes and coloring. Everything was new and unfamiliar to her.

"Just what have you gotten yourself into this time, Stella? There could be cannibals around or worse. What did you plan on accomplishing coming here?" She grumbled to herself, momentarily distracted by her questionable decisions. There was no one around like her, only odd Earthlings. She could run up and ask someone for directions, but they could harm her instead of hurt. Oh what was she to do.

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Stella is a confused Yaeli someone help her.

 

[OpticPeach]

Barihn Post 1

Sauti was weeeird. It was cooler than Tale, and the lack of footwear on his feet was beginning to make his toes cold. He was used to a lot of things in Tale from the beasts to the fauna, but this festival was something different. There were so many people. So many noises. This wasn't like his quiet forest. Jak had suggested he come and he had, but now he wasn't sure what he was supposed to do. It wasn't like he had much money. He had scrounged around and found some change hidden in a boot he had found traveling to Sauti, but that had already been spent on the strange sugary dough he was eating now. He was humming to himself, face covered in the sugar as he turned a corner in the market and stumbled forward.

"Hmph! Mah bahd," he drawled out, fumbling and accidentally squishing his precious sweet onto the person before him. Well now he was going to have to find something else tasty.

The Only Black Uke

 

[Smerdle]

Driidi
post one

Times like these made Drii wish he had traveled more when he'd been young enough to get away with it. Before he had... cared. The prentice made a face at the thought, silently judging himself and declaring what he found wanting. As it was, he had never been outside of Oba, and could count on one hand the number of times he had left Sulburi, all on his patron's coin. Drii had none of his own, and though Parth considered the two of them brothers, they weren't. Not really. Drii's mere distaste deepened into a frown, but it was gone a moment later. The Oban wasn't the sort to hang onto frustration, not anymore, and not when there was so much to see.

Quote:

anyone is welcome to bump into the slightly salty fire lad

he will voluntarily hug babies and give other people's money to your destitute characters

 

[Miss Chief aka Uke]

OpticPeach

Amalric || 1

All his life, Amalric had never been alone.

Physically and temporarily yes, of course. But not alone in the world. Out to fend for his own interests. Dependant on himself and his own coin, instinct, and—

“Nnnghf—”

—powdered, sugary confections…?

Initially upon and directly after impact, all Amalric could smell was sweet, powdery white dust poofing up as his fingers instinctively reached to catch at and/or brace the colliding party. He stumbled back not to fall himself and then—squinted, fingers flitting back off and away from the other as his gaze flicked over him and he took another step back to space again between them. A leaf boy. Near his age, and he—he smelled. Not poorly, but of some strange and potent mixture of confectioner’s syrup and deep woods.

He dusted his hands over his front, pinning the boy with a skeptical but inquisitive look. “Ah. You…” ‘…might consider trying to use both your eyes and your mouth simultaneously if you’re going to walk and eat.’ He cleared his throat, frowning as his gaze dropped sidelong to eye a pebble just left of his boot. “My apologies.”  

[jayoku]

Orpheus Solon

kaname423

- Post 1

Shima was doing her best to be positive, even if she had still failed to capture herself a kifna she knew that it was only a matter of time before she would acquire one. Standing tall she looked around noting the hustle and bustle of people crowding each other. It had been quite the trip to get here and considering that she had been confined to the forest of Jahaur as punishment for running off the last time she felt her spirits rise. They were here! There was so much to look at, touch, see and eat! Nervous excitement was running through her, she gave her brother a bit of a nudge as he fussed over his clothing as if to remind him that he shouldn't be worrying about such things.

Whilst her brother liked to wear the lace and frills, it seemed that Shima's attire was getting...more and more revealing. She had changed her pants for a very short skirt of sorts claiming it was easier to move in when she was traveling through the trees. When in all honesty she was just tired of getting the fabric caught on things and being torn when she moved through the trees.

Giving a glance to her sister she made a thoughtful sound in her throat. "Do you think they sell spears here?" She inquired out of the blue, after all she had been thinking seriously about training. Though she glanced as Jerami a moment before giving an awkward laugh waving away the words she had just spoken as if it was a joke.

"Haha what am I talking about...we are here to have fun...and with our parents knowing we are here this time we won't have to worry about getting in trouble. " She laughed quickly changing the subject. She wasn't sure if Jerami had spoken to Jhana about his concerns..but in case that wasn't the case she didn't want to make things awkward between them all. "SO what do you guys want to do?"