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Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:05 pm
Satoshi laughed giving Gil a nod "Sure it could be a hint since it would also be a good way to help you relax in deep water but don't worry. So long as we give some of my friends and folk some notice about is showing up then they could always arrange a boat to be sent out for us" she reassured him tapping his armor "I think I could keep some of this afloat"
Felina snickered slightly releasing Cid from the bubble once the display was over "Hehe I guess even those guys need to put the odd bit of credits into their shows and I must say I enjoyed that. But do you think we should go join Jenna in telling the others where they shall be staying or will she be ok" she asked not particulaly wanting to get up.
Yusti scratched her chin overhearing what Hebal had to say "You know, I might be able to convince a couple of my friends here to help you move the clothes around if you want. Either that or I could try and convince Mei to give you an arena vending pass. Meaning you could sell stuff in the area just outside" she offered before turning back to Mari "If Sophia won't be with you then you won't have to put up with me tomorrow and your friends will have to"
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Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:00 pm
Gil smiled "I don't think so, not without a float spell, this armour is really heavy gotta be strong to use it and I couldn't swim at the same time as keeping it all together." he said standing up "But that was certainly a nice show don't you think?" he said finishing his wine in the glass before popping them back in the bag along with the bottle.
Oassu raised an eyebrow curiously at Felina "Come on Felina we don't wanna leave them all waiting out here in the cold, I'm sure at least one of them will want to get into bed and just sleep probably Alpha who'll have been yelling at builders most of the day" he said getting up and stretching.
Mari giggled "Then it looks like you'll be helping out with the stall tommorow as well, be sure and do a good job with selling her stuff for them" she told Yusti "Oh and one of you be sure to keep an eye on Sophia at all times, I think 10am is a good time for you to swing by Hebal though if you want to set up a stall I imagine you'll need to be early if you want a spot" she said patting Sophia "But we'd best get back ASAP unless you want to get in trouble" she said turning to Yusti.
Itaka smiled "That IS awfully nice of them, I wouldn't mind relaxing in a spa or bar after a hard fight though I imagine a few bitter losers could start a few fights in the bar still are you ready for a nice night in then?" he asked as they reached their cabin.
Zadina frowned "Now Miss Hebal we're doing Miss Satoshi a favour we shouldn't ask for payment you know but you are already really cute so we'll have no trouble and we may even have Miss Yusti and her friends helping, plus we've got Sophia's help too so we'll be fine" he said stifling a yawn.
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Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:28 pm
Seph nodded pulling out her key to unlock the door for them "Sure I am looking forward to a nice quiet night in for once. Now sit down and relax on the sofa and I'll just be in the other room for about 5 minutes making you something nice to eat" she instructed guiding Chobi into the room and allowed her to roam freely. She then headed to the kitchen and searched through the cupboards until she found the pan she needed "The bar probably has pleanty security about, looks like one of those more classy ones" she called across the room.
Hebal smiled happy by Yusti's suggestions "You know that would be awesome if you could help out, and if Sophia were to scare some of them you could help sell while I look after her and maybe take her for a walk. But you gotta give all the customers either a really cute puppy dog look or a super sweet smile or they may not wanna show interest in our stuff" she advised Zadina demonstrating a series of expressions to him she thought would look best.
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Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 3:09 pm
Satoshi nodded picking herself up from the ground "Yeah it was a pretty good show, most likely the best firework display I ever had. Only now we will have to sneak out the arena... unless you would like to do that sword training up here?" she answered taking Terrato away from Gil and allowed the snake to wrap himself around her waist. "Oh and I specialise in water jutsu, I know pleanty ways to get things through water that you couldn't do" she added sticking her tongue out.
Felina blushed getting up after Oassu then floated them down while she held Cid "Ok ok I get the point we need to go meet them. I was just so comfy with you that was all" she moaned putting Cid securely into her bag. "I hope the builders aren't giving Alpha any trouble because he's an old guy"
Yusti laughed shaking her head at Hebal "You don't need to do all that in Kunec, a pleasent attitude and a nonpushy method of sales is the key to getting people in around here" she advised hovering just above the ground. "Yeah we better get going already so you should say your good nights and let me know when you've got a good enough grip on your tonberry to fly safely"
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Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:01 pm
Gil chuckled "Sorry but it's late and chilly up here and if your not too drunk we can go and practice in my room, no swords up here." he said "Still maybe Neptune would be nice and help me with the equipment I guess" he laughed looking away as Enkidu went for a wiz.
Oassu smiled "You kiddin? I hope Alpha's not working them too hard, a grumpy old demon like him would be all roaring and yelling if he felt they were slacking, wonder if he'll get time to watch a few fights tommorow" he pondered starting back towards the airship parking while other people made their way home around them.
Mari nodded hugging the Zadina/Hebal tower "Alright good night you two see you tommorow morning" she said happily as Sophia woke up a little dozily before turning into Mari's busom to block out the light. Mari smiled holding Sophia tightly "I'm ready" she told Yusti.
Itaka smiled sitting down on the bed watching Chobi "They really have pulled out all the stops then, back in my arena days we didn't get this much respect, I envy the people who fight here all year rather than for the tournament" he called to her.
Zadina nodded "See we don't need to be that bad but maybe a nice smell spell and a few fireworks would draw the crowd a little since it looks a little hard to pull off those faces but goodnight Miss Mari!" he said waving "And Miss Yusti too!" he added.
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Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:47 pm
Seph bit her lip concentration on opening up the noodles and putting them into the pan now filled with water "Yeah but it's all down to cultural differences don't you think. Unlike the people who you were fighting for in the arenas the gria up here pride themselves in being good in battle and appreciate the hard work involved... would you like sweet and sour noodles, spicy ones or just plan ones?" she asked unaware Chobi just ran up to Itaka and headbutted him.
Hebal smiled giving Mari a squishy hug along with Sophia "Okies guys you have fun and don't do anything silly on the way back" she told her with a wave "I'll see ya tomorrow too Yusti" she added swinging Zadina around on the spot "If you want we can look at a few more things in the museum on the way back down since it's still not closing time"
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Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:11 pm
Satoshi scratched her head somewhat confused by Gil "Umm what do you mean when you say neptune and equipment? I'm a little tipsy at the most but I am not that much of a lightweight to be drunk so soon so lets go back to the room and train. Just be very quiet" she whispered removing the broom from the door handles that had kept them from being interrupted.
Felina covered Cid's ears until they past one particulally loud club with lots of people heading into it "I don't know how he will manage but I gues your right about him. He's probably being really precise and picky with the builders and could probably scare them pretty bad if he roared loud enough" she giggled attempting a small roar of her own but came to no success.
Yusti smiled giving Hebal and Zadina a wave "Ok then you guys enjoy the show and I'll see you guys tomorrow" she told them wrapping her arms around Mari then took off into the sky. "You tired yet Mari? You most certainly will be after tomorrow" she chuckled overtaking a bunch of gria children that where flying home for the night with their mother.
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Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 2:05 am
Gil waved a hand dismissively "Nothing but don't worry I can be quiet," he said tiptoeing down the stairs with Enkidu "What would you like to learn tonight?" he asked.
Oassu smiled "Careful, you'll teach Cid to roar like that, he's quite a scary old man wouldn't surprise me if the builders were working hard out of fear you know?" he said.
Mari shook her head and closed her eyes, watering from the wind "I'm not so tired, I'll get me something to eat and maybe a little meditation before bedtime, though I suppose I should get a good night's sleep seeing as I'll be fighting a lot tommorow right?" she asked.
Itaka laughed stroking Chobi's neck and giving her a hug "I'll take the spicy ones" he called through "Besides the other arena has a history of slavery anyway, it may be better now but it's never really aimed at the Gladiator's wellbeing." he said.
Zadina yawned "Actually Miss Hebal I'm a little sleepy myself" he said relaxing on Hebal's head "I could do with my bed since it's probably past my bedtime you know" he said.
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Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 2:34 am
Seph nodded throwing the powdery spices she had bought earlier into the pan "You see here your not seen as gladiator, more like a warrior coming by to show off your strength to people with a similar interest. Were you kept as a slave for some point in time then? If I were you I would have totally rebelled against that" she wondered. chobi kwehed rubbing the side of her beak against Itaka's cheek happily.
Hebal beamed up at Zadina while she jumped off the roof and onto the ground below earning many a stare from the passers by "Ok ok your all sleepy cause your so little. I can take you to the airship super fast so long as you hold on tight" she told him jumping down to the next lower level being too lazy to walk to the esculator.
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Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:30 am
Satoshi hesitated hanging back at the top of the stairs to perform one of her jutsu then slid down the stair banister to catch up with Gil "Ok all the doors up are locked leading outwards except for the one on the basement level which is guarded by 2 gria. Theres a total of 24 securtiy guards and right now one is going to come through the locked dooe 2 floors down" she quietly informed him placing a near by cardboard box over Gil and Enkidu then did the same for herself. "Sorry gotta hide somehow but some good finishing moves would be good to learn" she whispered hearing the lock below unclick.
Felina giggled covering Cid's mouth while he yawned "Nah that wasn't really much of a roar so I doubt he will pick it up. He probably thought I was just a little tired" she answered placing Oassu into a float bubble with her so they could cruise down to the airship without much navigation "Alpha's a nice enough guy really. You hardly ever hear him roar or push his weight around with people"
Yusti nodded pulling upwards sharply "Yeah I guess but it will depend on how the line ups work. You'll be busy at first. You will be less busy as you progress through since there will be less people still around to compete against. Want me to slow down a little for you or is this speed comfortable enough?"
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Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:08 am
Gil smiled "Wow your pretty clever what on earth was that jutsu you used?" he asked "It didn't take that long to get here so it shouldn't be far till we're safe" he groaned as he and Enkidu were uncomfortably boxxed in.
Oassu nodded "He could scare our enemies if he learned to roar like Alpha would be funny" he chuckled settling down into the bubble "I know he's alright really but we're all friends he was a little scary when we first met." he said.
Mari tried to shake her head but couldn't against the wind "No I'm fine but how are fights determined where will I need to go tommorow?" she asked her while the buildings blurred by.
Itaka smiled "I know I know, could make quite a living here no wonder warriors are so valued, the one drawback I hear is that Gria who take up fighting here as a career have to sign a contract that drafts them into the army." he sighed rubbing Chobi back "Aren't you a happy girl today?" he whispered to Chobi.
Zadina nodded "I guess so" he said squealing slightly as he gripped Hebal's head tight as she jumped "Woo you really can go super fast when you jump about huh?" he giggled tiredly.
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Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:45 am
Seph jumped back almost being splashed by the boiling water "It kinda makes sense that they have to, I mean if a war were to suddenly break out here then the gria would need to get hold of a lot of experienced fighters in the shortest time possible. But I doubt they would be too bothered fighting in the army since battling is a hobby anyway" she shrugged turning the heating down trying not to laugh as she heared Chobi kwehing to Itaka about her day out.
Hebal laughed nodding her head "Yep yep thats what the wonders of gravity does for you, down is always faster than up. Nice grip on my ears there, keep up the good work cause here comes a bigger jump" she praised before leaping about 60 metres onto the next platform closer to the airship "Wheehee I forgot to mention, don't try this at home everyone!" she shouted.
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Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:32 am
Satoshi snickered under her box until it was safe to move again then lifted up her box and Gil's and tossed them to one side "Hehe sorry about that, she was too sleepy to notice your box in the middle of the stairway blocking it up. I used a map based jutsu, tells you where you are and who else is around but only works in a small area" she explained helping him onto his feet.
Felina smiled knowing what Oassu said was true "Yeah he was quite scary as was Seph... only she was more intimidating than scary but I guess it just proves you can't judge a book by it's cover. Hehe I didn't think Cid could go blasting anybody since he was so cute too" she replied dancing around inside her bubble making it rotate.
Yusti sped up seeing the arena not too far away "For the preliminaries and the first round everyone is put into groups based on their job class and the number of blades they use. Each battle in the group is randomly picked then the best from each group go to the second round. You will have to progress through the rounds after that by beating a randomly assigned opponant until theres only 2 people left. You'll find out your arena, time and opponants on the boards by the main entrance so check regulaly"
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Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:02 am
Gil smiled "Well aren't you clever still think you can find a bigger box next time? What was wrong with the 'we were lost' excuse anyway lets go once we're out there it's safe to be seen" he said.
Oassu smiled watching Felina dance "I guess so, but don't worry we'll teach Cid appropiate things, he already knows how to help us out in battle a little" he chuckled.
Mari smiled "Wow I wonder what category Gil would be in with his 6 swords hard to imagine someone else wielding that many weapons still should be fun tommorow even if I have to use a substitute sword" she said.
Itaka smiled listening to Chobi and patting her back "I get it you had fun today right? Got to fly around a lot more but that mean ol' racing chocobo ignored you? Don't worry about it, your better than him" he reassured Chobi "And yeah but it still kinda sucks when you don't have a choice in joining the army right?" he said.
Zadina giggled hanging on tightly as they jumped again "Wow your getting around this town faster than Gria could I'll bet! But I won't try it I couldn't jump that far anyway" he said.
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Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:19 am
Seph nodded taking the pan off the heat off the oven and poured the contents into 2 bowls "Sure it would but at least they know that is what will be expected of them. It sounds a lot better than what happened in the demon wars where they just rounded up everyone with a reasonable skill level and demanded they at least did 2 years service or else they would be killed. Hundreds or demons were always deliberately messing things up hoping to be dismissed" she compared taking theough the food and cutlery into the other room. Lunch is served but whats Chobi's problem?" she asked unaware that Chobi had been rolling her eyes at Itaka upon him mentioning the other chocobo.
Hebal grinned giving Zadina a thumbs up in the air but shuddered realising how close she was to accidentally kicking a flying gria in the back "Excellent that you won't try it but I bet during the day we'll have to be slower. There will be more gria about and it may be much worse for us to be hit by one than the other way around" she explained getting ready for the final jump.
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