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[Traverse Town :: Second District Cafe]

Window's spark of curiosity was ignited. A world that draws people to it? It implied a certain idea of fate that he was not entirely inclined to indulge. But maybe there was another explanation for it? A kind of energy attraction, possibly? It was something to investigate. Window was so deep in thought that he didn't notice the arrival of his meal until the aroma wafted up into his nose. And, oh, it smelled delicious and exotic! He picked up the spoon and tried the soup first. The cheese was similar to something from his world, adding a creaminess to the unfamiliar vegetable in the mix. It was a starch, most likely a root. It melted in his mouth, blending nicely with the cheese. Window decided that he liked it. In between bites of soup, Window continued his musings over the bit of information Nalo was able to provide. "The Heartless are like shadows? Are they made of substance at all, then? Or are they somehow an absence of light? What drives them to consume?" He began to get more animated thinking about it. "Are they intelligent? Well, I guess since you said that they came on a ship, they have a sense of hierarchy and can follow basic directives--I'm not sure how automated or advanced the ship was--and do they travel from world to world on these ships, or do they arise independently? And what is a 'gummi'? Is it a special type of rain, since you used it with the term 'shower'?" Window's inquisitive nature began to really show through, and it was little wonder why he had spent a majority of his life as a scholar. The room seemed to disappear, Nalo included, as his mind whirled away, exploring and investigating this new world he had stumbled upon. The universe was so much larger and complex than he originally thought, and he had only known his tiny corner of it. What else was out there? How much wonder and glory had he been missing?

Looking past Nalo, Window became starry-eyed. It was clear that he was in love with life, and all that was in it. His food was all but forgotten as he halfheartedly finished the soup and began to eat the tofu and rice. His demeanor perked up, and any minor change in growth began to be undone (again, not that anyone would notice right away). Nalo would have to snap him out of it before long if the Viera wanted a conversation partner back.

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[Castle Oblivion : Common Room]

He was caught staring, and not with just any member of the Conclave. Aiko was an older person, maybe older than he was, and certainly not someone he'd want to show any sign of weakness to. His eyes hardened for a moment, possibly betraying some emotion, but his careful mask of indifference was in place not a second after.

A newcomer had arrived, another one, and the general attention of everyone in the room had turned to notice. Not so for Zekvyr. He noted the newcomer, briefly, from his peripheral vision, but it was Vereor he was paying attention to. Tsurumi had backed down, wisely, and the crystal case that had trapped them had disappeared. That, however, was an obvious observation. Zekvyr saw the slip up. Vereor and Aiko were having a... power struggle, of sorts, which was no power struggle at all in the drow's mind, and his eyes went to the pocket containing the infamous mask as he thought this. No, the slip up was in the banter. The drow had long suspected Vereor had a means of seeing what all members of the Conclave were doing, and had acted, always, as if that was the case. Zekvyr had never before raised his blade to another member. The act of doing so only several hours ago was not an accident. Fal'navi had been goaded on purpose.

Somehow, Vereor could see what the Conclave was doing. Zekvyr planned to find out how.

+Saito+

[How can one possess the Heart of the sword, When one does not have a heart...?]

{Castle Oblivion : Commons Area}

Saito did not speak to anyone else who had address him, especially one of the group addressed him as "Fresh Meat". If any of this group tried anything against him the ronin would make them regret it. He had been one of the best of his land... before it was destroyed that is. He was fairly confident that he could take on anyone among them though he wouldn't openly challenge them to test it. He turned his attention to the person who finally addressed themselves as Vereor, since it seemed the others had no intention of revealing him.

"I was sent here as he finished off the world which was my home... To answer your question he did not tell me what your goal is just to come here unless I wanted to wander the nothingness forever."

NALΘ

"The heartless...They must have some sort sort of substance but then...they don't. They seem to be able to flatten like shadows. I...don't know. I'm just scared when they pop up. I don't think they are intelligent though. I use the term 'ship' loosely. It's possible that the whole ship was one heartless. As for the shower, it was more like a meteor shower. Gummi ships are made of pieces of the gummi shower, I think. I don't really know." Nalo brushed his hands through his furry head to ruffle his hair. "I'm really sorry to be so vague. Somebody, somewhere knows those answers but unfortunately, it's not me." Nalo stared back across the table to Window with the same happy look that he had. It wasn't a grin, it wasn't toothy. It was a simple smile; it was a content look that only come from peace.

After a moment, Nalo's smile started to fade as he came to the realization that night was soon coming and it would be cold. "My friend, once you're done, we should probably hurry to that clothing shop that Aerith mentioned. Night's coming quick." Nalo stood up to reach into his pocket for a pouch of money and placed a few golden coins on the table for the meal. As he sat back down, he deftly wheeld his chair a few feet closer to Window.

[Moggie : First District : Accessory Shop]

Listened and nodded at Cid at his advice. He maybe old and grumpy but she was certain he was more informed of the outside world than she was.

"Do you have any idea where I can find these people?" she asked him, "Seeing how much those darn Moogles have hidden me from knowing anything. I know of no one in this darn place."

Then a slight worry about something popped into Moggie's mind. She had the feeling she should ask him about it.

"You won't tell them about me leaving are you? I am not exactly leaving with permission. As if I'd get it from them. I am 50 years old and they still treat me like a child!"

“Bah, loyal to Sory… I suppose… I just wish he wasn’t so up tight” Elde very forcefully placed his cheek into his hand resting on the table squishing one side of his face as he said this. It was mostly the alcohol talking. “… I’m not exactly sure, Shinra’s offer seems too good to pass up, but if it would mean I’d be a loner well then… hrm I dunno… if I do decide to take Shinra’s ship and fly off Sory said he was okay with us splitting up for a while, so if you wanted to join me you could!” Really the only reason he had asked Sory was so he might have some company, people didn’t usually like hanging around with people who don’t keep promises. “Or I’m sure since Mr. Shinra wants this information pretty bad, he’d be okay with us finding our own transportation, even if it’s a bit slower, so we could still get something out of the deal and still go with Sory I suppose…”

Elde once again pushed himself up from the table standing and looking down at the violet haired woman as he continued “I just wanna GO really, I’ve been sitting around this town for far too long and besides… my buzz is wearing off…” he said a frown coming across his face. “Come on lets go see what the rest of this crew is up to while we make up our minds” he said placing his hands in his pockets as he blew a white bang casually out of the way of one eye as he motioned for her to follow. He left the room and strolled out witnessing a battle happening between Sory and a kid he believed he remembered seeing after the earlier fight.

He moved near them and watched them duke it out crossing his arms “How come Sory gets to have fun kicking the crap out of little kids… I wanna occupy myself to” he said to no one in particular as he continued to watch.

[Moggie : First District : Accessory Shop -> Path to Second District]

"Geez thanks Old Man," Moggie said appreciatively, "You maybe a grumpy old fart, but you have always been cool in my book."

With that Moggie left Cid's shop. She stopped just outside the door and thought.

"So... where would I go in this city to find a bunch of people...?" she thought out loud, "There is that inn that people often mentioned when they stopped by. And that is the second district I believe... and that is that way..." she points in the direction a sign that read 'Second District.'

With that Moggie lifted herself with her wings and started to fly in that direction.