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McmollyProtecting everyone was what Emiri was afraid of. Lola knew of their strengths and weaknesses. After that, however, Jaakuna blindsided Emiri with a question about her meeting Vincent. Where did she even start? The fact that he promised her to take her to Jaakuna only to beat him nearly to death afterwards? That odd thing he did with her hair? The fact that he nearly murdered one of his own men for her to demonstrate her power? The entire meeting was unforgettable, though not in a good way. The guy was insane, he made Lola look decent. Though in actuality, she wasn't sure who disturbed her more. She sat down next to Jaakuna, though shifted somewhat.
"It was...I don't know." She admitted, though she shuddered slightly as the image of him ripping through his soldier's body flashed before her eyes. "He's very powerful. He was courteous to me, he asked me to heal someone. He said if I did so, he would release me. Though obviously, that was a lie...he is also very violent. Being so close to him...He frightens me." She rather reluctantly admitted, closing her eyes.
Nadeline nodded in agreement. For now, they needed to focus on the trip ahead, and it wasn't going to be too easy. The group would deal with whatever came their way as it came. There wasn't any use in worrying about every single little detail. She did measure that, however, as one of her princess quirks. Still, she couldn't help but wonder what everyone else was up to right now. It was still some time before they got there. As she placed a Remedy in one of the grouplings, she couldn't help but let out a little sigh. "There are only a few Espers that remain, their locations are probably among the most dangerous that we have ever been to. I do hope our power matches not only the Espers, but the monsters as well. We have been doing well in overtaking them, perhaps now that we have more people it will even out the odds. Which brings the question of who the leader of this group is." She approached the topic as cautiously as possible.
Grant wasn't exactly sure what Savayna meant when she said they needed to discuss more. What more was needed? Still, he didn't want to make er angry or upset her right before going to Giruvegan. Maybe knowing one another a little better would help matters. As he continued putting ammo in his gun, he got an idea. "We could ask each other questions. That's always fun. I ask something, you answer, then you ask something, I answer, and so on and so forth" He said as he finished. He began organizing the ammo into their clips. He didn't really want to admit it but he wasn't very good at talking much. The game would hopefully get him to open up more. He looked at Savayna for a moment. "I'll start. Do you miss Archadia?" He asked.
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Grant decided now was as good a time as ever to load his gun. He went back to the lounge and took a seat as most everyone cleared out, leaving only himself as Savayna. He unclipped the pouch he bought filled with ammo from the weapons shop. As he began to load his gun, she spoke. He wasn't quite sure what she was talking about, really. He did look up briefly at her for a moment, quirking an interested eyebrow. "What about?" He asked her lightly, returning his attention to loading ammo into his gun. He wondered what she had meant, but he hadn't the slightest clue.
Nadeline scrutinized over their supplies. She had made sure to buy an overabundance, as always; she never believed one could have too many potions. However, the manner of splitting them was never too fun a task. Still, she found some odd comfort in organizing, her obsessive compulsive tendencies helped somewhat. For a moment it was only herself and Wesley, and he seemed to be having fun. As he brought up the topic of Lola, she couldn't help but furrow her brow slightly. "It...It is not uncommon for royal families to seek...'help'--a term I use very loosely, mind you--from outside sources to rid themselves of opposition in their race for the throne. Reia is not the first, nor will she be the last to seek out people to kill whoever she needs. Once upon a time, I myself had to learn about some of the groups. Not so I could attack anyone but so that I could know who to expect and perhaps offer a bribe for them to look the other way. But this...Lola character...I doubt that's even her real name, it's probably a code or whatever."
She spoke out her thoughts, though she remained concentrated on their supplied. "It troubles me that Jaakuna and Savayna compared her to Levi. This entire situation troubles me, in all honesty, but that little tidbit may have seemed humorous, but it is about as funny as having two Wild Saurians appear before you in the wild. It isn't enough that we have Vincent and his ruthless thugs he calls Judges to worry about. Reia had been rather passive, and Vlyn and Aloa had been more help than harm. Now we have nowhere to hide--not that we are ones for hiding, but we are now limited to the skies--which while it seems endless is not a good thing." She let out a small sigh. "Perhaps I worry too much, but we need to consider all out options."
It seemed Jaakuna had followed her to his room. Emiri wasn't too surprised. What did surprise her was when he asked if she was afraid of Lola. Was that the feeling she had? "Fear...is not the appropriate word for it." She admitted slowly, going to her bag and pulling out her usual dress. "No...she deeply disturbed me. It troubles me how much she knew." It was hard to admit that the woman had a lasting effect on her. Just like Vincent had. She hadn't told Jaakuna what he had done--not that it was a big deal, but she could still feel his fingers though her hair, and Lola's reenactment triggered said discomfort. One simple thing that probably should not have been so effective. "She told me that she wondered how I would react if...she ever hurt you. I don't now how I should have reacted to that. When i couldn't use my ability, everyone kept getting hurt, and there was nothing I could do about it. That feeling of helplessness was something I wanted to get rid off. So when it came back, I felt so empowered. Like I was...invincible. But I'm not, and Lola reminded me of exactly how mortal I am despite possessing something that could only be described as a power of the gods."
Nadeline scrutinized over their supplies. She had made sure to buy an overabundance, as always; she never believed one could have too many potions. However, the manner of splitting them was never too fun a task. Still, she found some odd comfort in organizing, her obsessive compulsive tendencies helped somewhat. For a moment it was only herself and Wesley, and he seemed to be having fun. As he brought up the topic of Lola, she couldn't help but furrow her brow slightly. "It...It is not uncommon for royal families to seek...'help'--a term I use very loosely, mind you--from outside sources to rid themselves of opposition in their race for the throne. Reia is not the first, nor will she be the last to seek out people to kill whoever she needs. Once upon a time, I myself had to learn about some of the groups. Not so I could attack anyone but so that I could know who to expect and perhaps offer a bribe for them to look the other way. But this...Lola character...I doubt that's even her real name, it's probably a code or whatever."
She spoke out her thoughts, though she remained concentrated on their supplied. "It troubles me that Jaakuna and Savayna compared her to Levi. This entire situation troubles me, in all honesty, but that little tidbit may have seemed humorous, but it is about as funny as having two Wild Saurians appear before you in the wild. It isn't enough that we have Vincent and his ruthless thugs he calls Judges to worry about. Reia had been rather passive, and Vlyn and Aloa had been more help than harm. Now we have nowhere to hide--not that we are ones for hiding, but we are now limited to the skies--which while it seems endless is not a good thing." She let out a small sigh. "Perhaps I worry too much, but we need to consider all out options."
It seemed Jaakuna had followed her to his room. Emiri wasn't too surprised. What did surprise her was when he asked if she was afraid of Lola. Was that the feeling she had? "Fear...is not the appropriate word for it." She admitted slowly, going to her bag and pulling out her usual dress. "No...she deeply disturbed me. It troubles me how much she knew." It was hard to admit that the woman had a lasting effect on her. Just like Vincent had. She hadn't told Jaakuna what he had done--not that it was a big deal, but she could still feel his fingers though her hair, and Lola's reenactment triggered said discomfort. One simple thing that probably should not have been so effective. "She told me that she wondered how I would react if...she ever hurt you. I don't now how I should have reacted to that. When i couldn't use my ability, everyone kept getting hurt, and there was nothing I could do about it. That feeling of helplessness was something I wanted to get rid off. So when it came back, I felt so empowered. Like I was...invincible. But I'm not, and Lola reminded me of exactly how mortal I am despite possessing something that could only be described as a power of the gods."
Two hours, huh? Nadeline let out a small sigh, though as she was about to go to her room, Wesley approached her. She looked at him curiously, wondering what he wanted to talk about. Turns out he didn't want to talk, but rather had a gift for her. She could hardly believe it--well, no, he seemed like the gift giving type, but she didn't think she would be getting such a fancy and elegant one so soon. He presented her a rapier, likely a replacement for her lost one. She couldn't help but admire it so, gingerly and carefully taking the weapon from his hands. It was absolutely beautiful. She bit her lower lip lightly, trying not to blush, though she did break out in a smile. "Why, thank you." She replied, very much grateful. "This is...it's amazing." Once again, he left her speechless.
Emiri walked past the two and into the hall. Before she got too far, however, Grant had caught up, lightly grabbing her hand. She turned back to look at him and spotted a somewhat concerned look. "No one else is saying it, so I will." He said, his voice low. "Don't go around doing such reckless acts. You'll only get yourself killed. The information is...appreciated, but it isn't worth it to risk yourself like that."
"I understand." She replied as he released her.
"Good. " He said, motioning towards the armory. "You should find a quiver and arrows, I took the liberty of restocking. The others may have their weapons but you and I are limited. Every hit counts."
"Good thing I have an excellent eye for accuracy, then." She nodded at him, going to Jaakuna's room afterwards.
Emiri walked past the two and into the hall. Before she got too far, however, Grant had caught up, lightly grabbing her hand. She turned back to look at him and spotted a somewhat concerned look. "No one else is saying it, so I will." He said, his voice low. "Don't go around doing such reckless acts. You'll only get yourself killed. The information is...appreciated, but it isn't worth it to risk yourself like that."
"I understand." She replied as he released her.
"Good. " He said, motioning towards the armory. "You should find a quiver and arrows, I took the liberty of restocking. The others may have their weapons but you and I are limited. Every hit counts."
"Good thing I have an excellent eye for accuracy, then." She nodded at him, going to Jaakuna's room afterwards.
Ugh Levi. Grant couldn't help but visibly blanche at the mention of that wicked serpent. His expression was nothing less than complete distaste for the woman. He still owed her some very much needed payback. Still, the fact that the two were being compared bothered him somewhat. Levi was definitely a woman with great power, so this Lola character must have at the very least matched hers. While Levi enjoyed the kill, Lola enjoyed playing with her prey. The fact that she seemed to know a lot about them without having actually met any of them also disturbed him somewhat. Savayna and Jaakuna may laugh, but for Grant, he had to wonder which was more concerning: one who loved the chase or one who loved the kill.
Nadeline seemed to have shared Grant's line of thinking. She was glad to see Wesley had agreed to take this seriously, at least. Emiri chose to remain silent for the moment, as she had nothing more to say. Nadeline then coughed slightly, looking at Jaakuna. "To the Feywood, then. We'd best get prepared for the journey ahead." She told them as she stood up, intending to change out of her clothes. Emiri followed her lead as she got up as well.
Nadeline seemed to have shared Grant's line of thinking. She was glad to see Wesley had agreed to take this seriously, at least. Emiri chose to remain silent for the moment, as she had nothing more to say. Nadeline then coughed slightly, looking at Jaakuna. "To the Feywood, then. We'd best get prepared for the journey ahead." She told them as she stood up, intending to change out of her clothes. Emiri followed her lead as she got up as well.
It was weird.
"I don't really feel anything." Aurelia admitted slowly and somewhat doubtful, wondering if it had actually worked. Wait, she had just formed a complete sentence without so much as a stutter. Wait, she wasn't panicking. Wait, what was going on? Whoa, this entire thing was somewhat freaky. She didn't feel anything--no nervousness, no anxiety, no shaking, she felt perfectly normal. If anything she was slightly ever so confident, like how she was in battle. One hundred percent normal. Her eyes slowly widened, as if she was experiencing an epiphany. She let out a small laugh, as if arriving late to a punchline. "I don't feel anything." She repeated with a lot more enthusiasm, as if it was the most glorious thing in the world.
"It's amazing! Alright!" She declared, taking Nevin's hand. "Let's keep going then, I promise I won't drag you down, okay?" She told him, and proceeded to pull him along the path.
"I don't really feel anything." Aurelia admitted slowly and somewhat doubtful, wondering if it had actually worked. Wait, she had just formed a complete sentence without so much as a stutter. Wait, she wasn't panicking. Wait, what was going on? Whoa, this entire thing was somewhat freaky. She didn't feel anything--no nervousness, no anxiety, no shaking, she felt perfectly normal. If anything she was slightly ever so confident, like how she was in battle. One hundred percent normal. Her eyes slowly widened, as if she was experiencing an epiphany. She let out a small laugh, as if arriving late to a punchline. "I don't feel anything." She repeated with a lot more enthusiasm, as if it was the most glorious thing in the world.
"It's amazing! Alright!" She declared, taking Nevin's hand. "Let's keep going then, I promise I won't drag you down, okay?" She told him, and proceeded to pull him along the path.
Grant and Nadeline exchanged looks as Emiri spoke. Neither could offer any kind of insight, however, as they had no idea who or what Emiri was talking about. Grant was more on the surprised side, seeing as the last thing he would have expected was for Emiri to actually go to the castle. The whole point was to avoid Reia, why would she just go to her like that? What if she had been caught? Then what? Feeling somewhat irritated, he decided to voice his thoughts. "That was a very foolish thing to do, Emiri." He stated rather flatly. "What in the world possessed you to take such a risk?" He asked. Nadeline felt inclined to agree, had she known she certainly would have tried to stop her. She didn't exactly understand why she did it, but at the very least, she would hear her out.
Emiri looked at both Grant and Wesley. She let out a small sigh, uncrossing her arms and placing them on her knees. She decided to start from the beginning. "Since yesterday, it's bothered me that we haven't the slightest clue who the Empress had hired. I thought...I thought I could go to her and see what we were dealing with. When I got there, she was in a meeting with them. Her name is Lola, and it seemed like the others obeyed her--there were about half a dozen or so. As I mentioned, she was...quite odd. But she knew exactly who I was, what I could do, she brought up the attack from yesterday...she even knew about my relationship with Jaakuna, how he would react if I was hurt...She said she had eyes and ears everywhere, she even knew that everyone was in the Item and Weapon Shops. She knows so much and we hadn't even met yet. I tried to ask Reia to call her off, but...she seemed set on it. She was more than confident that Lola and her group could take us out."
"Despite all this, it was still a foolish act on your part." Grant reiterated. "What if you had been caught?"
"She had her chance to take me out." Emiri admitted somewhat sheepishly. "We were face to face...she put her hand on the exact spot where I got stabbed, even..." She trailed off lightly, placing her finger on her lip where Lola had previously placed her thumb.
"Then that means she is either truly confident that she can kill you or greatly underestimates you." Nadeline finally spoke, breaking out of her thoughts. "And I believe it is the former, not the latter." She looked at Emiri with a rather curious look. The brunette seemed to be in a sort of daze, as if she was remembering something. She asked her somewhat hesitantly. "You're touching your lips...Did she...kiss you?"
"What? Oh, heavens no...no...but she probably wanted to." Emiri stuttered slightly, taking her hand away from her mouth. "The woman was mad..."
Emiri looked at both Grant and Wesley. She let out a small sigh, uncrossing her arms and placing them on her knees. She decided to start from the beginning. "Since yesterday, it's bothered me that we haven't the slightest clue who the Empress had hired. I thought...I thought I could go to her and see what we were dealing with. When I got there, she was in a meeting with them. Her name is Lola, and it seemed like the others obeyed her--there were about half a dozen or so. As I mentioned, she was...quite odd. But she knew exactly who I was, what I could do, she brought up the attack from yesterday...she even knew about my relationship with Jaakuna, how he would react if I was hurt...She said she had eyes and ears everywhere, she even knew that everyone was in the Item and Weapon Shops. She knows so much and we hadn't even met yet. I tried to ask Reia to call her off, but...she seemed set on it. She was more than confident that Lola and her group could take us out."
"Despite all this, it was still a foolish act on your part." Grant reiterated. "What if you had been caught?"
"She had her chance to take me out." Emiri admitted somewhat sheepishly. "We were face to face...she put her hand on the exact spot where I got stabbed, even..." She trailed off lightly, placing her finger on her lip where Lola had previously placed her thumb.
"Then that means she is either truly confident that she can kill you or greatly underestimates you." Nadeline finally spoke, breaking out of her thoughts. "And I believe it is the former, not the latter." She looked at Emiri with a rather curious look. The brunette seemed to be in a sort of daze, as if she was remembering something. She asked her somewhat hesitantly. "You're touching your lips...Did she...kiss you?"
"What? Oh, heavens no...no...but she probably wanted to." Emiri stuttered slightly, taking her hand away from her mouth. "The woman was mad..."
Grant couldn't help but stare at Jaakuna. If he was trying to impress Emiri, he was not quite sure it worked. She offered a small smile, but shortly afterwards she would just shake her head. At Wesley's suggestion, he would agree. "Let's." He stated, and the two pairs would continue forward. Soon afterwards, the Aerodome was in their sights, as were the two missing ladies. Nadeline waved at them, bags in hand of supplies and whatnot. As they all regrouped, they headed into the private airship kiosk, though before Nadeline entered, Mikaela approached her once more. The little girl was clearly out of breath, and surprisingly, alone. "Hello--princess--phew--I just--you guys walk fast!" The little girl huffed and puffed rather dramatically. "Your father says--Emiri knows about them--and that to be careful--because they're watching...phew!" She gasped for air for a moment. "But, um, go. Now. Don't ask. That's all. Have a good trip!" Before Nadeline or anyone could bother reacting, she ran off despite her clear exhaustion.
Emiri looked around at the people in the Aerodome. Lola was probably close, and Mikaela's words matched hers--they're watching, they have eyes and ears everywhere. Just the thought made her uneasy. The group moved forward, and within minutes were back on the airship.
"Well then...to the Feywood, then." Nadeline stated, scratching her cheek. "Emi, what in the world were you doing while you were gone?"
"Oh." Was all she said. Shoot, she had lost focus once again. Letting out a small sigh, she crossed her arms. Focus. "While you were shopping I decided to visit Reia, and in turn met our so called assassin clan...their leader is somewhat...eccentric...kept switching between threats and...I think she was hitting on me."
Emiri looked around at the people in the Aerodome. Lola was probably close, and Mikaela's words matched hers--they're watching, they have eyes and ears everywhere. Just the thought made her uneasy. The group moved forward, and within minutes were back on the airship.
"Well then...to the Feywood, then." Nadeline stated, scratching her cheek. "Emi, what in the world were you doing while you were gone?"
"Oh." Was all she said. Shoot, she had lost focus once again. Letting out a small sigh, she crossed her arms. Focus. "While you were shopping I decided to visit Reia, and in turn met our so called assassin clan...their leader is somewhat...eccentric...kept switching between threats and...I think she was hitting on me."
Nadeline nodded in approval, though for a moment, a small frown occupied her face. She should have been happy, but in light of recent events, she did wonder what the future would look like. No matter what, she would have to dethrone Reia, leaving the question of who would occupy the Rozarrian throne. At first she had been so intent of ruling Rozarria, so much that it had actually been a dream of hers. However, she didn't consider her relationship with Wesley. His sister may be ruling now, but who was to say that he didn't want to return? And what of Grant? If he wanted to rule, would they have to fight, too? She wanted to think he wouldn't turn out like his brother and sister, but as she had seen, people change in the pursuit of power.
She needed to stop thinking of those things. She needed to stay focused. And speaking of focused, despite her promise, Emiri never showed up at the shop. Not that she would worry much, but she wondered exactly what the brunette had wanted to do in the first place. "I hope visiting Giruvegan goes well. There aren't any official records of the place...most people tend to get lost in the Feywood. Supposedly there's so much concentrated Mist that the beasts there are vicious, or alternatively peoples' magicks end up out of control."
Grant couldn't help but roll his eyes at Jaakuna. It wasn't a fight of dominance. Well, not that she was docile, but last night she was...just herself. So to speak, anyway. He didn't really know what to think of that laugh afterwards, so instead he turned his attention to Wesley. "I thank you for your concern. I admit I...did not exactly help the situation.' He replied. As he was about to go on, he spotted a very depressed looking Emiri walking by. "Emiri?" The girl looked up, surprised. It seemed she had been entirely in her own world. She let out a small laugh, lightly ruffling her ponytail. "Where are Savayna and Nadeline?" He asked her.
"Oh...the Item Shop...hm, I took a wrong turn." Emiri murmured mostly to herself. "Well, I'm sure they'll catch up soon, we're almost at the Aerodome, anyway." She shrugged lightly. She did catch a hold of the shiny new weapons they held. "I assume your shopping went well? I hope you two took advantage, Grant is loaded."
She needed to stop thinking of those things. She needed to stay focused. And speaking of focused, despite her promise, Emiri never showed up at the shop. Not that she would worry much, but she wondered exactly what the brunette had wanted to do in the first place. "I hope visiting Giruvegan goes well. There aren't any official records of the place...most people tend to get lost in the Feywood. Supposedly there's so much concentrated Mist that the beasts there are vicious, or alternatively peoples' magicks end up out of control."
Grant couldn't help but roll his eyes at Jaakuna. It wasn't a fight of dominance. Well, not that she was docile, but last night she was...just herself. So to speak, anyway. He didn't really know what to think of that laugh afterwards, so instead he turned his attention to Wesley. "I thank you for your concern. I admit I...did not exactly help the situation.' He replied. As he was about to go on, he spotted a very depressed looking Emiri walking by. "Emiri?" The girl looked up, surprised. It seemed she had been entirely in her own world. She let out a small laugh, lightly ruffling her ponytail. "Where are Savayna and Nadeline?" He asked her.
"Oh...the Item Shop...hm, I took a wrong turn." Emiri murmured mostly to herself. "Well, I'm sure they'll catch up soon, we're almost at the Aerodome, anyway." She shrugged lightly. She did catch a hold of the shiny new weapons they held. "I assume your shopping went well? I hope you two took advantage, Grant is loaded."
More chicks, starting to actually look like SAO here lol
Grant rolled his eyes at Jaakuna's remark. "She's not a handful. And it was fine." He told Wesley with a slight shrug. Yeah, it went fine. Much better after he actually got to talk to her in private. Of course that was neither here or there, nor was he the type to publicly kiss and tell anyway. Not that they kissed. Yet. "Everything went fine."
Nadeline let out a somewhat dreamy sigh at the end of Savayna's recollection. She could hardly believe what she was saying, she had no idea Grant could actually be so romantic. She couldn't believe he would actually admit to her that he liked her! That was amazing! She grinned from ear to ear, clearly enjoying this softer side of Savayna. She was actually happy for her too, she just seemed so miserable last night. But all's well that ends well, right? She lightly nudged Savayna.. "Well then congratulations, now let's see if you can make him less serious." She cheerfully replied.
Nadeline let out a somewhat dreamy sigh at the end of Savayna's recollection. She could hardly believe what she was saying, she had no idea Grant could actually be so romantic. She couldn't believe he would actually admit to her that he liked her! That was amazing! She grinned from ear to ear, clearly enjoying this softer side of Savayna. She was actually happy for her too, she just seemed so miserable last night. But all's well that ends well, right? She lightly nudged Savayna.. "Well then congratulations, now let's see if you can make him less serious." She cheerfully replied.
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