Gippal watched the clouds through the window of the airship as it sailed through the air towards Besaid. He started to think about his friends on the island, whom most he hasn't seen for five years for he had not stepped on Besaid's sands for the many years. He was excited to see the island again, to smell the salty air. He closed his eyes and leaned his head against the glass. After a minute he felt as if he was being watched. He opened his left eye and looked around and saw a little girls eyes down to her nose peaking over the chair ahead of him and staring at him. As soon as she saw his eye she ducked back behind the seat. He smiled and leaned back in his chair, leaning his chin on his hand, with his elbow propped no the arm rest.
Next to him sat Urick, his best friend, snoring loudly with his head drooping over the headrest of the chair because he was so massive. He had fallen asleep for the entire flight from Bevelle to Luca, through the unloading and boarding of new passengers, then through till Kilika where he woke up for a bit before falling asleep once again just after take off. The guy slept like a log.
He nudged him as he felt the Airship slow down as it was reaching Besaid, at which the snoring stopped but he remained motionless. After a moment he lifted his head and looked at Gippal with a question in his eyes as if saying ' why did you wake me?' At which Gippal simply jerked his thumb to the window and watched Urick as his eyes looked out the window then after a second understanding came to him.
A few more minutes and the airship jolted as it landed, at which everyone instantly stood up to grab their luggage. At which Urick and Gippal waited. For Urick was massive and it would just be easier for them to wait to get off last.
Gippal now stood at the bottom of the ramp to the airship, he stepped to the side to wait for Urick as he used the bathroom quickly before he got off the ship. Gippal dropped his bag into the sand and knelt down to grab a handful of sand, after which he stood up and took a deep breath of the salty air while rubbing the sand between his hands. He let out a satisfied sigh. He missed this place so much. Sad no jobs ever lead him to here during those five years.
He was glad though he was here now, and that Tidus asked him to join the team. No one knew what Gippal was about to do they all thought he was going to be out this season again, much to the fans dislike. Not even the Aurochs knew that he was joining, only that they were getting a new striker, to fill the spot of Vidina, Wakkas son who broke his leg only two weeks before.
He looked towards the path of the village and looked at all the crowds that had come in on airship and boat to follow their team to Luca. In the distance he saw uncle Tidus and some of the Aurochs waiting near the path looking towards them. Before he could wave he suddenly heard a loud squeal, at which he reflexively covered his ears. He then heard "It's Gippal!!! " from a group of teenage girls who surrounded him like a pack of dogs on a three legged cat. All of whom started to yell explaining how much they love him, look up to him or how big of fans they where and asking for autographs.
This was something he had to deal with a lot. But despite being famous he didn't like being the center of attention. He put on a smile and what not for the fans but he was growing tired of it. He loved blitzball and because he was good everyone knew him as a Blitzer and as his fathers son. So most people he met only saw that when the spoke with him. Besides Urick and his aunts and uncles he didn't really have anyone who was real friends with him... Well maybe Alex, a girl he grew up with here in Besaid, also a small rival when he played for the Abe's.
He quickly tried to sign autographs as quickly as he could while trying to move his way towards town. Where was Urick when he needed him!
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by Silver Fox » Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:02 pm
A slow yawn made itself known in the open fresh sky, the tropical trees gingerly rustling in the wind. Although Besaid had certainly grown over the many years, it still had its forests. Sure they were still populated with monsters, but they were nice to have around none the less. Alex had enjoyed lying in the grass on the cliff that led to a large pool of water below. It was her favorite spot to get away from everyone and just relax. Today there were suppose to get a new striker for the Aurochs and couldn't help but wonder who it could be. The newest couch but known face, Tidus had decided to keep the team in the dark on who it was. It was a surprise apparently. The tall woman couldn't help but try and guess who it was, but it was quite difficult. Tidus could pretty much get any player if he asked so it was hard to guess who exactly. Whomever it was she just hoped they weren't some jackass with a large stick up their holy hole.
Her blue eyes were closed as she continued to rest their before grumbling as she felt a light nudge to her shoulder. "What?" She barked irritably, cracking her right eye open to see who exactly was bothering her. It was one of her teammates, the goal keeper Rid. A short black haired man about the same height as herself, skinny but toned. He wore the uniform while she herself wore her regular everyday outfit.
"Geez Miss Crimson Valefor, what do you think? We are supposed to meeting with the team at the beach to greet our new striker. Couch will scold you if you don't show up and at least try and be friendly miss cranky pants. Plus remember just lying here in the open isn't a great idea? We rather not lose our star protected now eh?" He smirked, his emerald eyes glinting in amusement.
Alex scoffed slightly. "Ah shut up. Is it that time already? Fine, fine I'll get over there if it will make you happy. I was curious on meeting the newbie anyways." She muttered as her arms stretched out over her head while her legs stretched the other way. Soon, she rolled back then lept up, landing neatly on her feet as she gazed toward the path to the Besaid docks. "Race ya there eh?" She smirked before jetting off, her long legs carrying her as her crimson hair whipped the air wildly.
She heard her teammate yell about unfairness, but she didn't slow her pace. By now, Luca was probably packed with new arrivals. Good thing she was quite tall, it will make spotting everyone a little easier. She just hoped Tidus won't be too upset about her being late. Ah well.
---Besaid Docks
When she arrived there, she found her fellow teammates easily, waving a little as she moved through the crowd, her hands gingerly pushing others aside to make room for her. "Hey are they here yet?" She asked before watching her couch grin innocently, which meant that they were. Arching a curious eyebrow, the tall woman glanced over the crowd to see some squealing fan girls fond over a guy about as tall as her shoulder with striking white hair and red eyes. Features that were easily distinguished to one possible person. "You got him on our team Couch? I should of known... Well better go save him." She mused before pushing her way through the crowd.
"Okay people give the man some breathing room! Shoo! Outta the way you little birds!" Alex shouted loudly, her shouts always carried and sounded fierce. Making her way to new striker, she continued to shoo fans away either by yelling or glaring. Looking down at him, she smirked slightly before patting his head.
"Hey Little Gip! Long time no see!" Alex greeted nonchalantly yet still trying to be friendly. It had been some time since she seen Gippal, five years maybe? He used to come very often when they were kids and she remembered practicing Blitzball as well as playing swords with him.
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by FF_Fan » Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:40 pm
Persephone sat on the beach with her bare feet under the sand as she and a few of the other Aurochs waited for the new striker. She wondered who could it be... Vidina was a great striker it would be hard to replace him. The aurochs had a good chance this year to make it back into the finals, a slump they had for three years. But this was her first year and she was excited to just play at Luca statium.
She closed her eyes as she felt the wind blow her hair gently to the side. Despite her displeasure of not being to join the Abe's like her father she truly enjoyed the beautiful weather here... The wind got stronger and she looks up to see the transport airship making it's decent. She covered her eyes as the sand picked up and stood up and watched through squinting eyes it land.
She stood on her toes to look as people started to walk off the ship and passed them. She hated being short sometimes. As she was looking she grew frustrated not being able to see. But it didn't last long when she heard a squeal of some girl yelling Gippal! It didn't take long to put together that Gippal was the new teammate, he has been out of the game for a year so he obviously was a first pick Tidus would choose. She felt like an idiot not figuring it out sooner. She prided her self on getting the gossip of blitzball. And predicting who would win each year.
As she thought she found her heart speed up a little. Gippal was one of her favorite blitzers besides her dad. She even still had a crush on the guy. Would he even remember her? She spent time with the Abe's while her dad and Gippal were on the same team, but that was almost two years ago, she would be turning 18 in a month or so.
She pushed the thought to the side as she thought it was childish, she was starting to think like a 13 year old again with this boy crush thing.
She looked up as she saw Alex finally join them. She felt like a midget compared to her. Well she almost was anyways. She followed after Alex and heard her called him Gipy. She then realized Alex and Gippal must of been friends as he spent his summers here. A pang of jealousy crept in but she quickly pushed the though out of her head. No need to act like that.
She stood off for a bit she didn't want to get caught in the middle of the fan girls... She could get trampled. As the other Aurochs began to welcome him she waved as well and said "welcome to the Aurochs Gippal!" With a smile
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by SanaChan » Sat Jan 11, 2014 1:41 am
The screaming crowd certainly had his attention as he stepped toward the exit of the ship, his bag slung over his shoulder and he peeked out to see what all the fuss was about. "Little Gip" was what he heard as he finally spotted the fellow in the center of all the attention, "Well, I suppose anyone would be little in comparison to her," he mumbled to himself before stepped out and taking a good look around. He side stepped around all the screaming fans, mocking them just a little bit when none of them were noticing him because they were all looking at the somewhat lack luster white haired man. "Like a wilted lily," he mumbled to himself with a tad bit of disdain as he got by the throng wanting autographs and the team members meeting their "rising star."
"So much for elbowroom."
He made his way down the path towards the village and raised a brow as he got his first glimpses of it, "How in the name of Yevon do all those people fit here?" he balked, looking back to the mass by the ship and then back to the village before heading forwards in to the small town, taking in a deep breath, "All being said, the fresh air is still much more preferable," he murmured before his face flushed hearing his stomach growl, "Oh hey now, let's not get like that so soon," he muttered, trying not to talk to himself so loudly. He could get away with that in a city where you barely heard yourself thinking much less speaking but outside the blitzball fans there weren't actually that many people there and they might think ever so slightly crazy for talking to himself and usually answering himself as well.
As he wandered about, looking from stall to stall, he was trying to think of what sounded the most appealing to him considering the inflight food had been rather... disappointing. He took a deep breath again, trying to catch the whiff of something. He turned around in a semi-circle his blue eyes searching for the source of the scent of something hopefully edible and walked a little bit quicker towards a vendor that seemed like it made a miracle appearance. It was something salty and fishy but it had to be just a bit more satisfying than the last meal he had and therefore it was worth the purchase. He would find a way to redeem himself for the grease that seemed to be on the cooking surface as well later with some extra fruits and the like, but right now he wasn't in the mood for watching his figure. He grateful for the "casing" that was around the food, that was darkening due to the grease saturating it, but at the very least it wouldn't be all over his hands. He took a bite of it, figuring being picky about the new local cuisine was not the way to start this whole bit out with, though he found he rather appreciated all that salt and grease to "articulate" the flavor of whatever it was he was eating.
As he resumed his wander while now munching, he spotted the blitzball arena and stopped, looking at the structure, "Everywhere I will ever go, I will get to appreciate that form of entertainment I suppose," he mused aloud before taking another bite.
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by laserx » Sat Jan 11, 2014 5:19 am
Runya Ronso's tail flapped excitingly against the sands of Besaid. Oh boy, oh boy, look at that commotion, she thought. She stood steady and Ronso-like on the beach, eyeing the crowd of screaming women gathering underneath the gigantic flying monster. Her white furs blew in the sandy salt-filled wind.
Runya Ronso had never ever seen a bird that size before! "What is that gigantic bird?" screamed Runya to her new acquantaince.
"That, is an airship," said Wakka. "Bet you Ronsos never seen a bird fly that fast before, either, ya?"
"You have seen it before?" said Runya.
"Many, many times," smiled Wakka. "Me and Lulu rode it a hundred times while saving Spira from Sin. You should have seen the great airship battle above Luca, and the time we zapped Sin's wings right off its body."
Runya nodded cluelessly. She was 14 Ronso years old, and had never seen the things she saw today. Nor had she seen the stuff old Wakka kept talking about in his adventures 25 years ago. She looked at Wakka. The man was almost fifty now. He had a graying beard, and eyes that told a history so important that his very presence demanded attention. His muscular body was strong and tall. Silver red hair shooting straight up surrounded by a blue headband, he looked exactly like he did in the pictures. Before meeting the man, Runya had seen his statue in the guardian memorial in Luca. Yes, the Lucans even made a statue of him! They loved their favorite Blitzball player so much!
Standing besides old Wakka, Runya couldn't help but be mesmerized by his presence. The man was a living god, full of muscle and energy. Too bad Wakka was married... and she was a Ronso.
Runya Ronso sighed.
"Hey Tidus, be careful with my team, ya!" shouted Wakka to another man far away, closer to the sea.
"It is not your team, anymore," said Lulu.
"It will always be my team." Wakka walked to the crowd, leading the group down to the beach.
Runya couldn't believe she was walking into a living memory, both young and old, of talents ages past and new ones rising. There was so much she couldn't take in. She saw Tidus, that living legend, the man who had saved Spira, holding a blitzball. In 25 years, he didn't look fortish. He looked young, so young, with an immortal confident smile that Runya couldn't forget, not after seeing all those statues made of that man.
But none of this compared with the center of the cheering crowd. Runya immediately recognized him. Gippal! A blitzball legend surely on the rise. By the aeons, she was truly in the presence of giants. Hadn't Gippal been the fastest scoring blitzball player to have ever lived? The things Runya heard of the young man.
Runya had tried blitzball. It was not an easy game. A poor swimmer, and even poorer at holding her breath, Runya knew she had no future in the game. But as long as she was in presence of former guardians... she could always become just like her father, the first guardian to Lady Yuna.
Runya sighed. She couldn't be too many things at once. And after all... a guardian had to be dedicated to their task. If only there were monsters to kill and pilgrimages to take...
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by Daxam » Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:08 am
"So," a young man with a long sword strapped to his back says as he looks around, surveying they area in which the air ship had landed, "this is Besaid, huh? Not bad. It's no Bevelle, but it's not bad." A white-sand beach stretched as far as the eye could see, dark blue waves of the ocean lapping against the pristine beach. Taking a deep breath, he feels the tang of the salty air hit his lungs. Grinning, he adds, "It may not be home, but this place still has it's charm!"
Suddenly, a high-pitched sound hits his ears. Turning toward the source, he sees a mass of women charging toward him. Grinning, he holds his arms out and yells, "Please, ladies, there's enough of me to--" Rather than stop to greet him, as he thought would happen, the women run right past him, leaving him standing there, arms outstretched, grinning like an idiot, and lucky he wasn't trampled by the stampede. Turning around, he sees the girls swarming a short, black-haired guy and another man who appeared, Zac would swear, to have Ronso blood in him, as big as he is. Sighing, he turns around and mutters, "Some dudes have all the luck..."
Shrugging, he laces his fingers behind his head and, picking a random direction, begins to walk, whistling a jaunty tune, as if the blatant ignorance toward his presence didn't bother him in the slightest, which, of course, it didn't. No matter, he thinks as he looks up at the sky, watching the fluffy white clouds float lazily past. I don't know how, I don't know when, but, sometime, I'll be able to bask in the limelight like that. I may be a nobody now, but I'll be known all across Spira, just like you are, Auron!
As he looked at the sky, thinking about everything he'd do once he reaches that level of fame, he feels his foot catch on something under the sand. He had just enough time to process what was going on as he suddenly pitched forward, letting out a loud, startled cry that is cut short as he lands face-first into the soft sand.
Well, as unfortunate as the loss of the original site is, I don't see any use in dwelling on it. After all, it's over, done with, and there's nothing more we can do about it. All we can do is pick ourselves up from our bootstraps, dust ourselves off, and, like a glorious phoenix, rise from the ashes!
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by Teancum » Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:02 pm
Urick hear the squeals from inside the airship in the bathroom. He shook his head imagining Gippal surrounded by teenage girls all clamoring for his attention. He shivered at the thought. Drying his hands he then made his way off the ship and walked over to Gippal. He didn't have to shove his way through as most of the girls just parted when he came close to him because of his massive stature it was easy to see they haven't seen someone like him at all. He stopped next to Gippal as he was talking to his new teammates and obviously the first one that stood out to him was the beautiful woman as wall as him. 'Now that's something you don't see every day' he thought to himself.
He then saw Tidus, the couch of the team come and give Gipple a part on the back saying "Welcome to Besaid were excited you can join our team! How was the flight?" Urick watched in amazement as he always did, Gippal manage to greet everyone and hold multiple short conversations despite the calamity of everyone straining for his attention.
Every chance he could he glanced at the tall woman. He had never any lady over six foot and it entranced him. He made sure not to stare but he did glance every so often that it would like he was scanning the group. His thoughts were pulled away as he heard a cry and arms flailing passed the group towards the village quickly silenced. So did most of the group as half of he people grew silenced and looked towards the fallen person. Urick could see quite clearly it was a dark haired swordsman... Must be a poor swordsman to trip on the sand... He thought to himself
He felt bad he wanted to help but he didn't want to stick out... Curse his shyness that never seemed to go away. So instead he looked at Gippal and said "we should head to town this crowd would attract fiends if we stay much longer."
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by Venom » Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:46 pm
Nily inhales deeply,
"Mam, I do not wish to purchase a book about Besaid's history. I wish to buy one with the lineage of Besaid."
The woman seems at a loss, she looks down at the book in her hands and scratches her head. And holds out the book again and restating.
"I think this is all we have that is close to the Histroy."
With a fake of smile as though painted on, Nily purchases the book, her thoughts go to how someone like this could even read let alone understand the mathematics that go on with an exchange of currency..Stepping out into the rather scenic looking community, the changes since the start of the eternal calm allows man to adapt quickly but it would seem there are still locations like this that have a hard time accepting it....In comparison to Luca at the least. An abrupt shove ends the thought of how quaint the place was, with the reminder of the influx of ignorant people from all over. These fools gather to play games while the rest of humanity that was blessed with a brain-stem is trying to find away to build from the wreckage of the world before sin. The pedestrian who had ran into her didn't even look back, so typical, she stands once more brushing off her knees, and grabbing her newly acquired "book" (more like a tour guide.) She continues her site seeing, questioning the tents, they must be far more sheltering from the elements than they appear, that or the people are thick skinned.
Hard to believe the bringer of the Eternal calm started here in this place, The temple must be treated with great respect considering the culture around here. Stalls litter this town to the point that it is honestly overwhelming, and very much unsightly. Almost as unsightly as the individuals crowding them. The arriving airships bring her even more irritation, knowing that another group of hormone hyped mammals are coming to WAIT to go somewhere else. For a moment she pictures a lightning storm, and remembers the feel of the first few droplets of rain. This allows her to ignore the irritants around her, at least till yet another fellow bumps her. "Quit standing in the road Girly!" followed with laughter.
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by Aerandir » Sun Jan 12, 2014 8:33 am
"Okay people give the man some breathing room! Shoo! Outta the way you little birds!" Alex shouted as she cleared a path to him. Looking down at him, she smirked slightly before patting his head. "Hey Little Gip! Long time no see!"
He growled inwardly, he HATED when she did that. But he grinned and said looking up at her, " Defiantly Mis bean stalk, how have you been?" It had been a while since he met her, though she had played blitzball they rarely played against each other, the Abe's and the Aurochs hadn't played in about four years. She was an aggressive player though.
He looked over at the other players and his eyes rested on a short tan white haired girl who said "Welcome to the Aurochs Gippal!" With a smile. He cocked his head to the side and narrowed his eyes for a moment. The thoughts to back to about two or three years before. He remembers a white haired girl at practices when he was playing with the Abe's. "You're Biggs daughter right?" Remembering Biggs moved to Besaid a year or so before,he smiled " Persephone? Wow you've grown up since I last saw you. Good to see Tidus recruited you, it'll be a pleasure playing with you." He shook her hand. He then looked at Tidus who patted him on the back and Said " welcome to Besaid we're excited you can join our team! How was the flight?"
Gipple smiled and said, " Thanks, I'm glad to be here. The flight was fine. Been through worse." Smiling more at his uncle. The Urick added that they should be heading out to keep the Fiends from being attracted to the crowd. He nodded and so did Tidus "The big guy is right we should get going back to town, your aunt will want to see you. He smiled at the thought of Aunt Yuna who was like a second mother to him. He started to move towards town, not moving to fast as to show he was still willing to talk.
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by Silver Fox » Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:20 am
It wasn't unusual to see so many people, especially the amount that wanted to talk to Gippal here. Still, Alex glared a little at Gippal's own little remark. Both had their hated nicknames, but it was why they used them. Just to get under one another skins. It was quite amusing now that she thought back on when they were children. Arguing and challenging one another. The adults must of found it adorable. Her blue eyes looked down as she recognized her team mate Persephone make it to her side and to the new star striker. The red head gave a soft smirk and patted Persephone's head as well.
"Hey there Persephone. Glad to see I'm not the only one who knows this cotton head." She snickered, her eyes flicking to a muscular man who soon joined them. He about matched her height, which she was slightly unused to. Sure, there were people as tall or taller than her but they were rare on this island. So it was a little surprising.
At some points, she could of sworn he was staring at her, but every time she looked, he looked away. Well no matter, she was used to stares. Hell some people mistook her for a guy cause of her height. Staring seemed like a average thing, despite how creepy that sounded. Blinking as she heard a yelp, she looked back to see a swordsman fall flat on his face in the sand.
Rolling her eyes, she cupped her mouth with one hand before shouting, "Yo! Dude you gotta be careful! First timers on the beach have trouble walking in soft sand!" Before glancing to where she heard Wakka's voice. Beside him was a Ronso, a young one it seemed. Odd... She hadn't met too many of them. She played against a few but they were rare.
As it was suggested that they should go because of fiends, she shrugged a little. "Meh we could take them... But I guess the civilians would get in the way if it did come down to it." She said before following after them, walking beside Gippal.
"So what made you get back into the game with the Aurochs?" She asked curiously.
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by laserx » Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:31 am
Runya Ronso saw the thin athletic man trip on sand. She couldn't believe her eyes. How could one be so clumsy? It's just sand, not rock, or what Runya was familiar with --- snow.
There were so many things going on that she had to be aware of. First, the crowd of screaming women, surrounding one man. Then, there were two women both... poignant and attention-grabbing, also surrounding the same man. Then, there was Tidus and the Besaid Auronaches. Then, behind Runya, there was Wakka and Lulu. Lastly, there was that clumsy man who had tripped on sand. Oh, and there was a gigantic man who just got off the airship.
Runya looked around, and seeing that the crowd + man + 2 women had their hands full, she decided (and not because of any sympathy for the fallen man -- what a clumsy person!) that she would greet the man who had fallen on his face.
Runya leaped into the air just like the way her father Kilmari taught her. She flew... twenty feet.... thirty feet... forty feet... then thirty feet... twenty feet.... then landed right in front of the fallen man. Sand splashed all around her, flying up many feet high. She extended her razor sharp paw and held it so the fallen man could take it.
"Human..." said Runya, "need help, stranger?"
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by Daxam » Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:43 am
Sand clinging to his face like iron to a magnet, Zac pushes himself up and spits out a handful of the gritty stuff, well aware of the crowd having gone quiet in response to his fall. Hearing a woman's voice call out to him, he looks over his shoulder to see a tall red-headed woman just turning away from him and back to the little, black-haired guy. Holding a thumb up, he yells, "Thanks! Should've thought of that!"
Sighing, he begins to rise to his feet, only to cover his face just as more sand flies up at him. Looking at the person who had suddenly appeared at his side, Zac finds himself at a loss for words. He could've sworn this woman was standing a few yards away, now she was suddenly standing next to him, holding her hand out to him in an offer of assistance. Should I really be surprised, though? he asks himself. Looks like she's a Ronso. It's nothing to wonder over. After a moment, he smiles and stands up, brushing sand off of his feet as he says, "Nah, I'm good, thanks though. It'll take more than a little spill in the sand to keep me down."
As he spoke, he couldn't help but glance at the slowly retreating crowd, following the men and women in the center like love-starved dogs. At least they know me, now...even though it isn't for something impressive. A sudden thought takes root in his mind, making a grin slowly stretch across his face. Looking at the Ronso girl apologetically, he says, "Sorry, just give me a moment." Turning to the group, he takes a step forward, cups his hands around his mouth, and, before they get out of earshot, yells, "In case anyone's wondering, my name's Zac Yoxall! That's Z-A-C Y-O-X-A-L-L! Don't forget it, because you're gonna be seeing and hearing a lot about me, just you wait!"
Still grinning, he places his fists on his sides and gives a satisfied nod before turning to the Ronso girl. "Sorry, I couldn't help it," he says with a chuckle, not looking anymore shy than he did just moments ago. Holding a hand out to the girl, he says, "You already know my name. What about you?"
Well, as unfortunate as the loss of the original site is, I don't see any use in dwelling on it. After all, it's over, done with, and there's nothing more we can do about it. All we can do is pick ourselves up from our bootstraps, dust ourselves off, and, like a glorious phoenix, rise from the ashes!
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by laserx » Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:53 am
Runya Ronso, with wind blowing through her white hide, gave a small grin that barely curved her cat-lips, spoke, "I'm Runya Ronso and I intend to be famous, too! I'm daughter to the great Kilmari Ronso. Perhaps, you've heard of him! He and Yuna conquered Sin all by themself. He was the first Guardian... ever.... and he will always be remembered by all Spira as the greatest most faithful guardian in world. One day, I intend to do that. I will be a great Guardian, and I will return back to my tribe on Mount Gagazet and I will marry a beautiful.... Ronso of great strength and caliber, of muscles and status, and he and I will rule the Ronso Tribe for many years just like my father! After I save the world from death and humuliation, of course!
"Maybe you can help me on this adventure... but first I uh... need to find someone to be a guardian to!"
Runya extended her claw and clamped it around Zach's hand with great strength. Then, with even greater strength, she pulled Zach into her, so now the human slammed into Runya's bare chest. With her other claw, she wrapped it around Zach's arm. She hugged the man! A traditional Ronso greeting... one that she invented, of course!
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by SanaChan » Wed Jan 15, 2014 3:08 am
From the sounds of it, the mass of fans and "athletes" were making their way back to the town. And some idiot was shouting his name as if he were someone important or potentially important that everyone should always remember. He was going to make the point to never bother remembering it just because.
He tossed the remainder of his food, the part that had soaked up more grease than he was comfortable with putting in his mouth, and began to mosey up towards the temple, figuring it was the most interesting thing at the current point in time, since there was no point in causing a fuss. He gave a huff and sat down on a bench, looking around to see if there were any interesting looking people. He noticed the one girl getting bumped by the rather rude pedestrians, but he stuck to his seat, figuring it was probably best to not approach when she seemed to be bottling an irritation towards neanderthals who couldn't be bothered to watch where they were walking.
"I'm bored."
The utterance seemed to sap him of all the excitement he'd had when he walked off the ship, "Welp. This plan flopped," his head drooped forward and he decided the first interesting thing that was happening he'd be right there for it in an instant. At the very least he hoped there was going to be a blitzball game or something for all the level of pitches and decibels being hit by crowd. He didn't care much for the rules but it was very much a spectator sport.
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Next to him sat Urick, his best friend, snoring loudly with his head drooping over the headrest of the chair because he was so massive. He had fallen asleep for the entire flight from Bevelle to Luca, through the unloading and boarding of new passengers, then through till Kilika where he woke up for a bit before falling asleep once again just after take off. The guy slept like a log.
He nudged him as he felt the Airship slow down as it was reaching Besaid, at which the snoring stopped but he remained motionless. After a moment he lifted his head and looked at Gippal with a question in his eyes as if saying ' why did you wake me?' At which Gippal simply jerked his thumb to the window and watched Urick as his eyes looked out the window then after a second understanding came to him.
A few more minutes and the airship jolted as it landed, at which everyone instantly stood up to grab their luggage. At which Urick and Gippal waited. For Urick was massive and it would just be easier for them to wait to get off last.
Gippal now stood at the bottom of the ramp to the airship, he stepped to the side to wait for Urick as he used the bathroom quickly before he got off the ship. Gippal dropped his bag into the sand and knelt down to grab a handful of sand, after which he stood up and took a deep breath of the salty air while rubbing the sand between his hands. He let out a satisfied sigh. He missed this place so much. Sad no jobs ever lead him to here during those five years.
He was glad though he was here now, and that Tidus asked him to join the team. No one knew what Gippal was about to do they all thought he was going to be out this season again, much to the fans dislike. Not even the Aurochs knew that he was joining, only that they were getting a new striker, to fill the spot of Vidina, Wakkas son who broke his leg only two weeks before.
He looked towards the path of the village and looked at all the crowds that had come in on airship and boat to follow their team to Luca. In the distance he saw uncle Tidus and some of the Aurochs waiting near the path looking towards them. Before he could wave he suddenly heard a loud squeal, at which he reflexively covered his ears. He then heard "It's Gippal!!! " from a group of teenage girls who surrounded him like a pack of dogs on a three legged cat. All of whom started to yell explaining how much they love him, look up to him or how big of fans they where and asking for autographs.
This was something he had to deal with a lot. But despite being famous he didn't like being the center of attention. He put on a smile and what not for the fans but he was growing tired of it. He loved blitzball and because he was good everyone knew him as a Blitzer and as his fathers son. So most people he met only saw that when the spoke with him. Besides Urick and his aunts and uncles he didn't really have anyone who was real friends with him... Well maybe Alex, a girl he grew up with here in Besaid, also a small rival when he played for the Abe's.
He quickly tried to sign autographs as quickly as he could while trying to move his way towards town. Where was Urick when he needed him!
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by Silver Fox » Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:02 pm
A slow yawn made itself known in the open fresh sky, the tropical trees gingerly rustling in the wind. Although Besaid had certainly grown over the many years, it still had its forests. Sure they were still populated with monsters, but they were nice to have around none the less. Alex had enjoyed lying in the grass on the cliff that led to a large pool of water below. It was her favorite spot to get away from everyone and just relax. Today there were suppose to get a new striker for the Aurochs and couldn't help but wonder who it could be. The newest couch but known face, Tidus had decided to keep the team in the dark on who it was. It was a surprise apparently. The tall woman couldn't help but try and guess who it was, but it was quite difficult. Tidus could pretty much get any player if he asked so it was hard to guess who exactly. Whomever it was she just hoped they weren't some jackass with a large stick up their holy hole.
Her blue eyes were closed as she continued to rest their before grumbling as she felt a light nudge to her shoulder. "What?" She barked irritably, cracking her right eye open to see who exactly was bothering her. It was one of her teammates, the goal keeper Rid. A short black haired man about the same height as herself, skinny but toned. He wore the uniform while she herself wore her regular everyday outfit.
"Geez Miss Crimson Valefor, what do you think? We are supposed to meeting with the team at the beach to greet our new striker. Couch will scold you if you don't show up and at least try and be friendly miss cranky pants. Plus remember just lying here in the open isn't a great idea? We rather not lose our star protected now eh?" He smirked, his emerald eyes glinting in amusement.
Alex scoffed slightly. "Ah shut up. Is it that time already? Fine, fine I'll get over there if it will make you happy. I was curious on meeting the newbie anyways." She muttered as her arms stretched out over her head while her legs stretched the other way. Soon, she rolled back then lept up, landing neatly on her feet as she gazed toward the path to the Besaid docks. "Race ya there eh?" She smirked before jetting off, her long legs carrying her as her crimson hair whipped the air wildly.
She heard her teammate yell about unfairness, but she didn't slow her pace. By now, Luca was probably packed with new arrivals. Good thing she was quite tall, it will make spotting everyone a little easier. She just hoped Tidus won't be too upset about her being late. Ah well.
---Besaid Docks
When she arrived there, she found her fellow teammates easily, waving a little as she moved through the crowd, her hands gingerly pushing others aside to make room for her. "Hey are they here yet?" She asked before watching her couch grin innocently, which meant that they were. Arching a curious eyebrow, the tall woman glanced over the crowd to see some squealing fan girls fond over a guy about as tall as her shoulder with striking white hair and red eyes. Features that were easily distinguished to one possible person. "You got him on our team Couch? I should of known... Well better go save him." She mused before pushing her way through the crowd.
"Okay people give the man some breathing room! Shoo! Outta the way you little birds!" Alex shouted loudly, her shouts always carried and sounded fierce. Making her way to new striker, she continued to shoo fans away either by yelling or glaring. Looking down at him, she smirked slightly before patting his head.
"Hey Little Gip! Long time no see!" Alex greeted nonchalantly yet still trying to be friendly. It had been some time since she seen Gippal, five years maybe? He used to come very often when they were kids and she remembered practicing Blitzball as well as playing swords with him.
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by FF_Fan » Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:40 pm
Persephone sat on the beach with her bare feet under the sand as she and a few of the other Aurochs waited for the new striker. She wondered who could it be... Vidina was a great striker it would be hard to replace him. The aurochs had a good chance this year to make it back into the finals, a slump they had for three years. But this was her first year and she was excited to just play at Luca statium.
She closed her eyes as she felt the wind blow her hair gently to the side. Despite her displeasure of not being to join the Abe's like her father she truly enjoyed the beautiful weather here... The wind got stronger and she looks up to see the transport airship making it's decent. She covered her eyes as the sand picked up and stood up and watched through squinting eyes it land.
She stood on her toes to look as people started to walk off the ship and passed them. She hated being short sometimes. As she was looking she grew frustrated not being able to see. But it didn't last long when she heard a squeal of some girl yelling Gippal! It didn't take long to put together that Gippal was the new teammate, he has been out of the game for a year so he obviously was a first pick Tidus would choose. She felt like an idiot not figuring it out sooner. She prided her self on getting the gossip of blitzball. And predicting who would win each year.
As she thought she found her heart speed up a little. Gippal was one of her favorite blitzers besides her dad. She even still had a crush on the guy. Would he even remember her? She spent time with the Abe's while her dad and Gippal were on the same team, but that was almost two years ago, she would be turning 18 in a month or so.
She pushed the thought to the side as she thought it was childish, she was starting to think like a 13 year old again with this boy crush thing.
She looked up as she saw Alex finally join them. She felt like a midget compared to her. Well she almost was anyways. She followed after Alex and heard her called him Gipy. She then realized Alex and Gippal must of been friends as he spent his summers here. A pang of jealousy crept in but she quickly pushed the though out of her head. No need to act like that.
She stood off for a bit she didn't want to get caught in the middle of the fan girls... She could get trampled. As the other Aurochs began to welcome him she waved as well and said "welcome to the Aurochs Gippal!" With a smile
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by SanaChan » Sat Jan 11, 2014 1:41 am
The screaming crowd certainly had his attention as he stepped toward the exit of the ship, his bag slung over his shoulder and he peeked out to see what all the fuss was about. "Little Gip" was what he heard as he finally spotted the fellow in the center of all the attention, "Well, I suppose anyone would be little in comparison to her," he mumbled to himself before stepped out and taking a good look around. He side stepped around all the screaming fans, mocking them just a little bit when none of them were noticing him because they were all looking at the somewhat lack luster white haired man. "Like a wilted lily," he mumbled to himself with a tad bit of disdain as he got by the throng wanting autographs and the team members meeting their "rising star."
"So much for elbowroom."
He made his way down the path towards the village and raised a brow as he got his first glimpses of it, "How in the name of Yevon do all those people fit here?" he balked, looking back to the mass by the ship and then back to the village before heading forwards in to the small town, taking in a deep breath, "All being said, the fresh air is still much more preferable," he murmured before his face flushed hearing his stomach growl, "Oh hey now, let's not get like that so soon," he muttered, trying not to talk to himself so loudly. He could get away with that in a city where you barely heard yourself thinking much less speaking but outside the blitzball fans there weren't actually that many people there and they might think ever so slightly crazy for talking to himself and usually answering himself as well.
As he wandered about, looking from stall to stall, he was trying to think of what sounded the most appealing to him considering the inflight food had been rather... disappointing. He took a deep breath again, trying to catch the whiff of something. He turned around in a semi-circle his blue eyes searching for the source of the scent of something hopefully edible and walked a little bit quicker towards a vendor that seemed like it made a miracle appearance. It was something salty and fishy but it had to be just a bit more satisfying than the last meal he had and therefore it was worth the purchase. He would find a way to redeem himself for the grease that seemed to be on the cooking surface as well later with some extra fruits and the like, but right now he wasn't in the mood for watching his figure. He grateful for the "casing" that was around the food, that was darkening due to the grease saturating it, but at the very least it wouldn't be all over his hands. He took a bite of it, figuring being picky about the new local cuisine was not the way to start this whole bit out with, though he found he rather appreciated all that salt and grease to "articulate" the flavor of whatever it was he was eating.
As he resumed his wander while now munching, he spotted the blitzball arena and stopped, looking at the structure, "Everywhere I will ever go, I will get to appreciate that form of entertainment I suppose," he mused aloud before taking another bite.
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by laserx » Sat Jan 11, 2014 5:19 am
Runya Ronso's tail flapped excitingly against the sands of Besaid. Oh boy, oh boy, look at that commotion, she thought. She stood steady and Ronso-like on the beach, eyeing the crowd of screaming women gathering underneath the gigantic flying monster. Her white furs blew in the sandy salt-filled wind.
Runya Ronso had never ever seen a bird that size before! "What is that gigantic bird?" screamed Runya to her new acquantaince.
"That, is an airship," said Wakka. "Bet you Ronsos never seen a bird fly that fast before, either, ya?"
"You have seen it before?" said Runya.
"Many, many times," smiled Wakka. "Me and Lulu rode it a hundred times while saving Spira from Sin. You should have seen the great airship battle above Luca, and the time we zapped Sin's wings right off its body."
Runya nodded cluelessly. She was 14 Ronso years old, and had never seen the things she saw today. Nor had she seen the stuff old Wakka kept talking about in his adventures 25 years ago. She looked at Wakka. The man was almost fifty now. He had a graying beard, and eyes that told a history so important that his very presence demanded attention. His muscular body was strong and tall. Silver red hair shooting straight up surrounded by a blue headband, he looked exactly like he did in the pictures. Before meeting the man, Runya had seen his statue in the guardian memorial in Luca. Yes, the Lucans even made a statue of him! They loved their favorite Blitzball player so much!
Standing besides old Wakka, Runya couldn't help but be mesmerized by his presence. The man was a living god, full of muscle and energy. Too bad Wakka was married... and she was a Ronso.
Runya Ronso sighed.
"Hey Tidus, be careful with my team, ya!" shouted Wakka to another man far away, closer to the sea.
"It is not your team, anymore," said Lulu.
"It will always be my team." Wakka walked to the crowd, leading the group down to the beach.
Runya couldn't believe she was walking into a living memory, both young and old, of talents ages past and new ones rising. There was so much she couldn't take in. She saw Tidus, that living legend, the man who had saved Spira, holding a blitzball. In 25 years, he didn't look fortish. He looked young, so young, with an immortal confident smile that Runya couldn't forget, not after seeing all those statues made of that man.
But none of this compared with the center of the cheering crowd. Runya immediately recognized him. Gippal! A blitzball legend surely on the rise. By the aeons, she was truly in the presence of giants. Hadn't Gippal been the fastest scoring blitzball player to have ever lived? The things Runya heard of the young man.
Runya had tried blitzball. It was not an easy game. A poor swimmer, and even poorer at holding her breath, Runya knew she had no future in the game. But as long as she was in presence of former guardians... she could always become just like her father, the first guardian to Lady Yuna.
Runya sighed. She couldn't be too many things at once. And after all... a guardian had to be dedicated to their task. If only there were monsters to kill and pilgrimages to take...
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by Daxam » Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:08 am
"So," a young man with a long sword strapped to his back says as he looks around, surveying they area in which the air ship had landed, "this is Besaid, huh? Not bad. It's no Bevelle, but it's not bad." A white-sand beach stretched as far as the eye could see, dark blue waves of the ocean lapping against the pristine beach. Taking a deep breath, he feels the tang of the salty air hit his lungs. Grinning, he adds, "It may not be home, but this place still has it's charm!"
Suddenly, a high-pitched sound hits his ears. Turning toward the source, he sees a mass of women charging toward him. Grinning, he holds his arms out and yells, "Please, ladies, there's enough of me to--" Rather than stop to greet him, as he thought would happen, the women run right past him, leaving him standing there, arms outstretched, grinning like an idiot, and lucky he wasn't trampled by the stampede. Turning around, he sees the girls swarming a short, black-haired guy and another man who appeared, Zac would swear, to have Ronso blood in him, as big as he is. Sighing, he turns around and mutters, "Some dudes have all the luck..."
Shrugging, he laces his fingers behind his head and, picking a random direction, begins to walk, whistling a jaunty tune, as if the blatant ignorance toward his presence didn't bother him in the slightest, which, of course, it didn't. No matter, he thinks as he looks up at the sky, watching the fluffy white clouds float lazily past. I don't know how, I don't know when, but, sometime, I'll be able to bask in the limelight like that. I may be a nobody now, but I'll be known all across Spira, just like you are, Auron!
As he looked at the sky, thinking about everything he'd do once he reaches that level of fame, he feels his foot catch on something under the sand. He had just enough time to process what was going on as he suddenly pitched forward, letting out a loud, startled cry that is cut short as he lands face-first into the soft sand.
Well, as unfortunate as the loss of the original site is, I don't see any use in dwelling on it. After all, it's over, done with, and there's nothing more we can do about it. All we can do is pick ourselves up from our bootstraps, dust ourselves off, and, like a glorious phoenix, rise from the ashes!
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by Teancum » Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:02 pm
Urick hear the squeals from inside the airship in the bathroom. He shook his head imagining Gippal surrounded by teenage girls all clamoring for his attention. He shivered at the thought. Drying his hands he then made his way off the ship and walked over to Gippal. He didn't have to shove his way through as most of the girls just parted when he came close to him because of his massive stature it was easy to see they haven't seen someone like him at all. He stopped next to Gippal as he was talking to his new teammates and obviously the first one that stood out to him was the beautiful woman as wall as him. 'Now that's something you don't see every day' he thought to himself.
He then saw Tidus, the couch of the team come and give Gipple a part on the back saying "Welcome to Besaid were excited you can join our team! How was the flight?" Urick watched in amazement as he always did, Gippal manage to greet everyone and hold multiple short conversations despite the calamity of everyone straining for his attention.
Every chance he could he glanced at the tall woman. He had never any lady over six foot and it entranced him. He made sure not to stare but he did glance every so often that it would like he was scanning the group. His thoughts were pulled away as he heard a cry and arms flailing passed the group towards the village quickly silenced. So did most of the group as half of he people grew silenced and looked towards the fallen person. Urick could see quite clearly it was a dark haired swordsman... Must be a poor swordsman to trip on the sand... He thought to himself
He felt bad he wanted to help but he didn't want to stick out... Curse his shyness that never seemed to go away. So instead he looked at Gippal and said "we should head to town this crowd would attract fiends if we stay much longer."
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by Venom » Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:46 pm
Nily inhales deeply,
"Mam, I do not wish to purchase a book about Besaid's history. I wish to buy one with the lineage of Besaid."
The woman seems at a loss, she looks down at the book in her hands and scratches her head. And holds out the book again and restating.
"I think this is all we have that is close to the Histroy."
With a fake of smile as though painted on, Nily purchases the book, her thoughts go to how someone like this could even read let alone understand the mathematics that go on with an exchange of currency..Stepping out into the rather scenic looking community, the changes since the start of the eternal calm allows man to adapt quickly but it would seem there are still locations like this that have a hard time accepting it....In comparison to Luca at the least. An abrupt shove ends the thought of how quaint the place was, with the reminder of the influx of ignorant people from all over. These fools gather to play games while the rest of humanity that was blessed with a brain-stem is trying to find away to build from the wreckage of the world before sin. The pedestrian who had ran into her didn't even look back, so typical, she stands once more brushing off her knees, and grabbing her newly acquired "book" (more like a tour guide.) She continues her site seeing, questioning the tents, they must be far more sheltering from the elements than they appear, that or the people are thick skinned.
Hard to believe the bringer of the Eternal calm started here in this place, The temple must be treated with great respect considering the culture around here. Stalls litter this town to the point that it is honestly overwhelming, and very much unsightly. Almost as unsightly as the individuals crowding them. The arriving airships bring her even more irritation, knowing that another group of hormone hyped mammals are coming to WAIT to go somewhere else. For a moment she pictures a lightning storm, and remembers the feel of the first few droplets of rain. This allows her to ignore the irritants around her, at least till yet another fellow bumps her. "Quit standing in the road Girly!" followed with laughter.
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by Aerandir » Sun Jan 12, 2014 8:33 am
"Okay people give the man some breathing room! Shoo! Outta the way you little birds!" Alex shouted as she cleared a path to him. Looking down at him, she smirked slightly before patting his head. "Hey Little Gip! Long time no see!"
He growled inwardly, he HATED when she did that. But he grinned and said looking up at her, " Defiantly Mis bean stalk, how have you been?" It had been a while since he met her, though she had played blitzball they rarely played against each other, the Abe's and the Aurochs hadn't played in about four years. She was an aggressive player though.
He looked over at the other players and his eyes rested on a short tan white haired girl who said "Welcome to the Aurochs Gippal!" With a smile. He cocked his head to the side and narrowed his eyes for a moment. The thoughts to back to about two or three years before. He remembers a white haired girl at practices when he was playing with the Abe's. "You're Biggs daughter right?" Remembering Biggs moved to Besaid a year or so before,he smiled " Persephone? Wow you've grown up since I last saw you. Good to see Tidus recruited you, it'll be a pleasure playing with you." He shook her hand. He then looked at Tidus who patted him on the back and Said " welcome to Besaid we're excited you can join our team! How was the flight?"
Gipple smiled and said, " Thanks, I'm glad to be here. The flight was fine. Been through worse." Smiling more at his uncle. The Urick added that they should be heading out to keep the Fiends from being attracted to the crowd. He nodded and so did Tidus "The big guy is right we should get going back to town, your aunt will want to see you. He smiled at the thought of Aunt Yuna who was like a second mother to him. He started to move towards town, not moving to fast as to show he was still willing to talk.
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by Silver Fox » Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:20 am
It wasn't unusual to see so many people, especially the amount that wanted to talk to Gippal here. Still, Alex glared a little at Gippal's own little remark. Both had their hated nicknames, but it was why they used them. Just to get under one another skins. It was quite amusing now that she thought back on when they were children. Arguing and challenging one another. The adults must of found it adorable. Her blue eyes looked down as she recognized her team mate Persephone make it to her side and to the new star striker. The red head gave a soft smirk and patted Persephone's head as well.
"Hey there Persephone. Glad to see I'm not the only one who knows this cotton head." She snickered, her eyes flicking to a muscular man who soon joined them. He about matched her height, which she was slightly unused to. Sure, there were people as tall or taller than her but they were rare on this island. So it was a little surprising.
At some points, she could of sworn he was staring at her, but every time she looked, he looked away. Well no matter, she was used to stares. Hell some people mistook her for a guy cause of her height. Staring seemed like a average thing, despite how creepy that sounded. Blinking as she heard a yelp, she looked back to see a swordsman fall flat on his face in the sand.
Rolling her eyes, she cupped her mouth with one hand before shouting, "Yo! Dude you gotta be careful! First timers on the beach have trouble walking in soft sand!" Before glancing to where she heard Wakka's voice. Beside him was a Ronso, a young one it seemed. Odd... She hadn't met too many of them. She played against a few but they were rare.
As it was suggested that they should go because of fiends, she shrugged a little. "Meh we could take them... But I guess the civilians would get in the way if it did come down to it." She said before following after them, walking beside Gippal.
"So what made you get back into the game with the Aurochs?" She asked curiously.
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by laserx » Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:31 am
Runya Ronso saw the thin athletic man trip on sand. She couldn't believe her eyes. How could one be so clumsy? It's just sand, not rock, or what Runya was familiar with --- snow.
There were so many things going on that she had to be aware of. First, the crowd of screaming women, surrounding one man. Then, there were two women both... poignant and attention-grabbing, also surrounding the same man. Then, there was Tidus and the Besaid Auronaches. Then, behind Runya, there was Wakka and Lulu. Lastly, there was that clumsy man who had tripped on sand. Oh, and there was a gigantic man who just got off the airship.
Runya looked around, and seeing that the crowd + man + 2 women had their hands full, she decided (and not because of any sympathy for the fallen man -- what a clumsy person!) that she would greet the man who had fallen on his face.
Runya leaped into the air just like the way her father Kilmari taught her. She flew... twenty feet.... thirty feet... forty feet... then thirty feet... twenty feet.... then landed right in front of the fallen man. Sand splashed all around her, flying up many feet high. She extended her razor sharp paw and held it so the fallen man could take it.
"Human..." said Runya, "need help, stranger?"
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by Daxam » Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:43 am
Sand clinging to his face like iron to a magnet, Zac pushes himself up and spits out a handful of the gritty stuff, well aware of the crowd having gone quiet in response to his fall. Hearing a woman's voice call out to him, he looks over his shoulder to see a tall red-headed woman just turning away from him and back to the little, black-haired guy. Holding a thumb up, he yells, "Thanks! Should've thought of that!"
Sighing, he begins to rise to his feet, only to cover his face just as more sand flies up at him. Looking at the person who had suddenly appeared at his side, Zac finds himself at a loss for words. He could've sworn this woman was standing a few yards away, now she was suddenly standing next to him, holding her hand out to him in an offer of assistance. Should I really be surprised, though? he asks himself. Looks like she's a Ronso. It's nothing to wonder over. After a moment, he smiles and stands up, brushing sand off of his feet as he says, "Nah, I'm good, thanks though. It'll take more than a little spill in the sand to keep me down."
As he spoke, he couldn't help but glance at the slowly retreating crowd, following the men and women in the center like love-starved dogs. At least they know me, now...even though it isn't for something impressive. A sudden thought takes root in his mind, making a grin slowly stretch across his face. Looking at the Ronso girl apologetically, he says, "Sorry, just give me a moment." Turning to the group, he takes a step forward, cups his hands around his mouth, and, before they get out of earshot, yells, "In case anyone's wondering, my name's Zac Yoxall! That's Z-A-C Y-O-X-A-L-L! Don't forget it, because you're gonna be seeing and hearing a lot about me, just you wait!"
Still grinning, he places his fists on his sides and gives a satisfied nod before turning to the Ronso girl. "Sorry, I couldn't help it," he says with a chuckle, not looking anymore shy than he did just moments ago. Holding a hand out to the girl, he says, "You already know my name. What about you?"
Well, as unfortunate as the loss of the original site is, I don't see any use in dwelling on it. After all, it's over, done with, and there's nothing more we can do about it. All we can do is pick ourselves up from our bootstraps, dust ourselves off, and, like a glorious phoenix, rise from the ashes!
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by laserx » Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:53 am
Runya Ronso, with wind blowing through her white hide, gave a small grin that barely curved her cat-lips, spoke, "I'm Runya Ronso and I intend to be famous, too! I'm daughter to the great Kilmari Ronso. Perhaps, you've heard of him! He and Yuna conquered Sin all by themself. He was the first Guardian... ever.... and he will always be remembered by all Spira as the greatest most faithful guardian in world. One day, I intend to do that. I will be a great Guardian, and I will return back to my tribe on Mount Gagazet and I will marry a beautiful.... Ronso of great strength and caliber, of muscles and status, and he and I will rule the Ronso Tribe for many years just like my father! After I save the world from death and humuliation, of course!
"Maybe you can help me on this adventure... but first I uh... need to find someone to be a guardian to!"
Runya extended her claw and clamped it around Zach's hand with great strength. Then, with even greater strength, she pulled Zach into her, so now the human slammed into Runya's bare chest. With her other claw, she wrapped it around Zach's arm. She hugged the man! A traditional Ronso greeting... one that she invented, of course!
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Re: IC Final Fantasy X: Return of the Aeons.
by SanaChan » Wed Jan 15, 2014 3:08 am
From the sounds of it, the mass of fans and "athletes" were making their way back to the town. And some idiot was shouting his name as if he were someone important or potentially important that everyone should always remember. He was going to make the point to never bother remembering it just because.
He tossed the remainder of his food, the part that had soaked up more grease than he was comfortable with putting in his mouth, and began to mosey up towards the temple, figuring it was the most interesting thing at the current point in time, since there was no point in causing a fuss. He gave a huff and sat down on a bench, looking around to see if there were any interesting looking people. He noticed the one girl getting bumped by the rather rude pedestrians, but he stuck to his seat, figuring it was probably best to not approach when she seemed to be bottling an irritation towards neanderthals who couldn't be bothered to watch where they were walking.
"I'm bored."
The utterance seemed to sap him of all the excitement he'd had when he walked off the ship, "Welp. This plan flopped," his head drooped forward and he decided the first interesting thing that was happening he'd be right there for it in an instant. At the very least he hoped there was going to be a blitzball game or something for all the level of pitches and decibels being hit by crowd. He didn't care much for the rules but it was very much a spectator sport.
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