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McmollyAnother judge. For half a second, Emiri briefly wondered if they could take two judges at once. It seemed, however that would not be needed, for now anyways. Either Jaakuna was charismatic or the gods were testing them, because she found it hard to believe they would recruit the favor of two judges. It seemed the new guy was is as much disbelief as she was. Nonetheless it made things a lot easier, and they arrived at Draklor with very little resistance. She wondered what events would transpire next, as it seemed that the fates had a way with twisting things as they saw fit. She couldn't help but briefly look at Isaiah, almost a glare. She prayed things would go well.
"Even at top speeds getting to the Tchita Uplands would take much too long." Karolina stated, looking around. "Unless...well, it's still in the experimental stage...however this is truly a dire situation...Lorenzo could always cook up another one...provided you even make it there..." She started mumbling to herself, clearly torn between stating her idea and remaining silent. However, it seems the pros outweighed the cons, as she looked to the wall. She walked over, pressing her hand, and the wall faded away, revealing another vehicle. This one was significantly larger than the rest, and Grant's face paled somewhat whereas Nadeline's was one of curiosity.
"No." Grant immediately refused. "Lorenzo hasn't even finished the Thorn, not to mention pushing it to its limit could prove disastrous."
"Thorn? Is...what is this?" Nadeline asked, clearly not in the loop.
Karolina nodded at the trio, looking at the Thorn. "Rozarria was never a match for Archadia when it came to technology. We prefer magic and nature over electricity and technology. Of course, Lorenzo had a knack for it, and when rumor spread of a certain airship in development in Archadia, he began development of the Thorn." She explained, beckoning the trio forward. "Not that the Thorn could ever stand a match against something like the Ifrit, however, should it be mass produced, then it certainly could be a possibility. Still, this is the best chance you have at reaching Archades...though I cannot guarantee your safety."
Grant shrugged, though he looked less than thrilled. "If we must. Though...are you sure about going to Archades? You were against Jaakuna's plan. No doubt we'd have to join up."
"Considering the circumstances, there is little choice in the matter." Nadeline stated simply, though she looked at Wesley. "I won't lie, my father is brilliant with machines, but if it is not complete, it has its risks. Will you still join us?"
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Apparently Roman was the last to know about his father. Not that he was surprised, he never really even wanted to know anything about his old man anyway. Still, he knew better than to trust Vincent or Hamut. Though it did strike him as odd that the same story had been repeated to him and this time Hamut was the villain. Either way it was told, each version had their own claims of peace only for someone's lust for power get in the way. He also couldn't help but mentally laugh at the idea of Reia being at one for peace; Nadeline's words had not fallen on death ears, after all.
"You surprise me, brother." Roman openly admitted, raising an eyebrow. "Exactly how do you plan on doing that?"
The trio arrived at the castle and entered Lorenzo's workshop, though as they closed the door, they noticed Karolina walking in. Nadeline landed the hovercraft and jumped off, going to her mother. "You've returned, no, you must leave at once." Karolina stated, shaking her head.
Grant couldn't help but groan. How could something have happened in the time they were gone? "Now what?" He couldn't help but ask.
"We recieved word from the Viera." She told them. "They arrived right after you left, they must have already been on their way. They told us that they have Reia, and in exchange, they asked for Grant, Harris, and Emelia. Oh, um, Emiri, my apologies, I am still getting used to that." She shook her head. "They said something about Ivalice's balance, it honestly made no sense to us..." She looked behind her. "Lorenzo is speaking with the messenger as they have asked to search the castle, he sent me here in case you returned early...and I see Reia is not with you."
The two Esper holders and Emiri, of course. "Whether she is captive or there of her own accord, we have made enemies with the Viera, it seems." Nadeline regretfully informed her. "The others are in danger as well, besides Emiri, both Jaakuna and Savayna have Espers, too."
"Then we go to Archades." Grant stated, looking at Wesley.
"You surprise me, brother." Roman openly admitted, raising an eyebrow. "Exactly how do you plan on doing that?"
The trio arrived at the castle and entered Lorenzo's workshop, though as they closed the door, they noticed Karolina walking in. Nadeline landed the hovercraft and jumped off, going to her mother. "You've returned, no, you must leave at once." Karolina stated, shaking her head.
Grant couldn't help but groan. How could something have happened in the time they were gone? "Now what?" He couldn't help but ask.
"We recieved word from the Viera." She told them. "They arrived right after you left, they must have already been on their way. They told us that they have Reia, and in exchange, they asked for Grant, Harris, and Emelia. Oh, um, Emiri, my apologies, I am still getting used to that." She shook her head. "They said something about Ivalice's balance, it honestly made no sense to us..." She looked behind her. "Lorenzo is speaking with the messenger as they have asked to search the castle, he sent me here in case you returned early...and I see Reia is not with you."
The two Esper holders and Emiri, of course. "Whether she is captive or there of her own accord, we have made enemies with the Viera, it seems." Nadeline regretfully informed her. "The others are in danger as well, besides Emiri, both Jaakuna and Savayna have Espers, too."
"Then we go to Archades." Grant stated, looking at Wesley.
The way he was so in her face was quite the unsettling surprise. Emiri blinked back in silence, though thankfully Wendy would pull him off. She let out a very minor sigh of relief, she never realized how people could be so spirited. It was actually nice. Until Jaakuna introduced her. In which case the two were in clear violation of the word 'personal space'. The two were on her like dogs to a steak, hungry to know about her despite not saying a word. She froze, afraid if she so much as sneezed they would get closer (provided it was still possible) until Jaakuna quite literally sent them flying across the room. This must have been another Archadian thing, goodness knows she had never seen anything like this. Well, except for maybe Lorenzo.
Though she soon found out bluntness was another Archadian trait as they would ask Savayna how she felt now that Jaakuna was dating Emiri. She couldn't help but smile slightly at her response, things must be going well for her and Grant. The way she turned red was so cute and unlike her! She let out a small giggle, though bit down on her tongue to avoid being heard.
Same old Vincent. Except these days he was much more vicious. Roman admitted himself impressed that he didn't lash out at him at the mention of their other brother. "So I've heard. Of course I'd have to be dumber than Jackson to think you would take this sitting down." He rather cheerfully informed him. The two were still smiling at one another, though metaphorically speaking they may as well have been at each other's throats. Roman raised both his arms. "What will be your next move, dear brother? Will you execute me? Banish me? Have fun with me? Do be gentle, I still have to look pretty for my people on the off chance that you decide to spare me." He lightly requested.
Though she soon found out bluntness was another Archadian trait as they would ask Savayna how she felt now that Jaakuna was dating Emiri. She couldn't help but smile slightly at her response, things must be going well for her and Grant. The way she turned red was so cute and unlike her! She let out a small giggle, though bit down on her tongue to avoid being heard.
Same old Vincent. Except these days he was much more vicious. Roman admitted himself impressed that he didn't lash out at him at the mention of their other brother. "So I've heard. Of course I'd have to be dumber than Jackson to think you would take this sitting down." He rather cheerfully informed him. The two were still smiling at one another, though metaphorically speaking they may as well have been at each other's throats. Roman raised both his arms. "What will be your next move, dear brother? Will you execute me? Banish me? Have fun with me? Do be gentle, I still have to look pretty for my people on the off chance that you decide to spare me." He lightly requested.
The Viera and assassin were blinded by the light, in which time Wesley grabbed Nadeline and led her away. Grant took his lead and fled, though he was more than sure
"We cannot leave--!" Nadeline protested as Wesley tugged her arm.
"I'm afraid there is no more room for discussion now that Meli has arrived." Grant took the liberty of grabbing her other one, and the two men practically dragged her through the village. Most of the viera actually remained rather neutral, some even ignoring the outsiders. Meli, however, gave chase, brandishing her sword. She jumped and sank into the ground, specifically into her own shadow. It ran across the path, growing closer and closer to the three, until it caught up with their own shadows. Once it did, their shadows melded into a pool, and several tendrils emerged from the ground, surrounding them.
"Protectga!" Nadeline called, barriers errecting around each of the trio, and the shadow tendrils bounced off her magical shields as they ran through them. "Did you see that?!"
"No time for discussion!" Grant yelled as they entered Golmore Jungle once more. He released Nadeline and aimed his hand at the path. "Darkga!" As Nadeline and Wesley no doubt got onto the hovercraft, Grant's spell managed to break the viera made bridge. Of course, this was not permanent, and once he hopped onto his bike, they sped off. "Unbelievable." He muttered to himself, though his word was lost to the wind. He looked at Nadeline and Wesley. "Back to Stigma! We need to properly inform Lorenzo!" He shouted at them as he sped up, leading the way.
Archadians who didn't feel the need to attack Jaakuna. Now that was a first to Emiri. Lannit and Wendy were certainly...friendly, so to speak. They had a sort of endearing roughness about them, though they seemed friendly enough. Emiri was downright shocked, however, to see no less seven children of their children running around. Seven. By the gods, how did that woman manage to pop out that many and still retain her figure? As they sat down, she saw many of them staring at her, and she stared right back. Goodness, they were adorable, but those eyes looked like they were about to pop out of their heads. She offered a small wave to them.
Ah, the other head of the vicious serpent.
The moment Francis was sent away Roman knew this much would happen. Though for one reason or another, he smiled back at his brother, lightly raising an arm. "I fear that unlike you and Jackson, I do not execute the look well." He admitted in defeat, though he lowered his arm. "I hear things have not been going your way as of late. Jackson managed to slip through your fingers, I hear." He spoke as he stroked his chin lightly, a rather thoughtful look on his face. "And now here I am, little brother, and you look at me with such a false expression...I almost thought you were happy to see me for just a moment."
"We cannot leave--!" Nadeline protested as Wesley tugged her arm.
"I'm afraid there is no more room for discussion now that Meli has arrived." Grant took the liberty of grabbing her other one, and the two men practically dragged her through the village. Most of the viera actually remained rather neutral, some even ignoring the outsiders. Meli, however, gave chase, brandishing her sword. She jumped and sank into the ground, specifically into her own shadow. It ran across the path, growing closer and closer to the three, until it caught up with their own shadows. Once it did, their shadows melded into a pool, and several tendrils emerged from the ground, surrounding them.
"Protectga!" Nadeline called, barriers errecting around each of the trio, and the shadow tendrils bounced off her magical shields as they ran through them. "Did you see that?!"
"No time for discussion!" Grant yelled as they entered Golmore Jungle once more. He released Nadeline and aimed his hand at the path. "Darkga!" As Nadeline and Wesley no doubt got onto the hovercraft, Grant's spell managed to break the viera made bridge. Of course, this was not permanent, and once he hopped onto his bike, they sped off. "Unbelievable." He muttered to himself, though his word was lost to the wind. He looked at Nadeline and Wesley. "Back to Stigma! We need to properly inform Lorenzo!" He shouted at them as he sped up, leading the way.
Archadians who didn't feel the need to attack Jaakuna. Now that was a first to Emiri. Lannit and Wendy were certainly...friendly, so to speak. They had a sort of endearing roughness about them, though they seemed friendly enough. Emiri was downright shocked, however, to see no less seven children of their children running around. Seven. By the gods, how did that woman manage to pop out that many and still retain her figure? As they sat down, she saw many of them staring at her, and she stared right back. Goodness, they were adorable, but those eyes looked like they were about to pop out of their heads. She offered a small wave to them.
Ah, the other head of the vicious serpent.
The moment Francis was sent away Roman knew this much would happen. Though for one reason or another, he smiled back at his brother, lightly raising an arm. "I fear that unlike you and Jackson, I do not execute the look well." He admitted in defeat, though he lowered his arm. "I hear things have not been going your way as of late. Jackson managed to slip through your fingers, I hear." He spoke as he stroked his chin lightly, a rather thoughtful look on his face. "And now here I am, little brother, and you look at me with such a false expression...I almost thought you were happy to see me for just a moment."
Of course Roman knew things would not go smoothly. Could you blame a guy for wanting to stay positive? "I was invited here by the lord of serpents, and so I willingly entered the viper's nest. It is much like my family to willingly backstab one another so enthusiastically...ah, when did it come to this, I wonder?" Roman asked rhetorically, letting out a small sigh, though he did take a glass of champagne. "I would not be surprised if my brother or grandfather were the ones to take my life today. I wholeheartedly expect it, and should something else happen, why only that would take me by surprise." He chuckled lightly, despite the situation clearly not being one of humor. "I place my heart here in Archades, my back is yours. I pray it does not come down to that."
"How does Kyua know me?" Nadeline asked Grant curiously as they followed said Viera down through Eruyt Village.
"You were born the same as your mother, frail, ill, and at death's door." Grant replied solemnly. "The doctors informed us that you would not live to see your first year of life. Karolina, already gravely ill, was the same. There was nothing we could do for either of them, no matter what remedies we tried. It was then that Lorenzo had the idea to come here, to seek the help of the Viera. But Father did not think it wise, as the journey was too far, and because of their isolationist tendencies, they would not be able to come to Stigma--Karolina certainly could not make the trip herself." He spoke almost nostalgically. "I was young, but I knew that Karolina and Nadeline were in trouble. Emiri's mother--Justine--knew as well. And so, with Justine leading the way, she and I came here to Eruyt. That was the first time I met Kyua, as I mentioned I was six years old."
"A surprise it was, a hume child with Roselia blood at our entrance." Kyua spoke up, though she did not look back at the group. "Begging and pleading they did for a cure, though it was not a simple solution. Our people, our way of life resides solely in the Wood. And the Wood was angry at Rozarria for marching its troops through our jungle and tainting its soil with blood." She informed them. "Yet our leader could not turn her back on the Roselia family. A Viera never forgets her debts...and so she passed her title onto the next, and abandoned Eruyt for good, she did."
"Your leader...you don't mean...?" Nadeline gasped lightly, her eyes widening. "But Mother has had her illness since she was...twenty three? Twenty four?
"[b]Yes. Their leader at the time was Aloa." Grant confirmed her suspicions. "But you were born with it, and an infant stood no chance against it. She came back to Stigma with us, and thus you were cleansed of it. You will never get your mother's illness, nor will you ever pass it on. Karolina could not be fully cleansed, but she was better. At the time, Lorenzo promised that whatever Aloa needed--a home, food, shelter--he would gladly provide as he knew the sacrifice she had made. She did keep him to his promise, but she decided to see all of Ivalice before making it true. And once she came back, she did request a job."
"And she became my tutor." Nadeline finished, completely amazed. "I had no idea...why didn't anyone ever tell me?"
"So that you may never feel obligation." Another voice answered. And thus their walking came to an end. They had reached a grand hut in the heart of the village, and there sat Aloa, her legs crossed, surrounded by several Viera. One such Viera stood up as they approached, clothed in violet. Grant noticed that they were not armed, yet every pair of eyes were on them. Normally, it would probably be unsettling, yet they harbored no ill will. Not yet, anyway. "You have come far, Highness." Aloa asked as she stood. "This is Lnka. Our leader."
The violet-dressed Viera named Lnka then spoke. "Tell me, what brings you here?"
Nadeline stepped forward at this point. "We seek Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Reia. We have come to return her to her rightful place as ruler of Rozarria. Her people have willed it."
A silence enveloped the village. It was rather surprising, though Grant didn't like it. Aloa closed her eyes for a moment, though she opened them shortly afterwards. "You have come to return the Empress, as if she had a place in Rozarria." She spoke, looking at the trio. "This request, I cannot grant."
"Rozarria is in turmoil. She needs her Empress."
"Rozarria is not the only one in turmoil. Archadia weeps as his own children have gone and began to fight among themselves. Ivalice herself cringes as its own land betrays her. And the one to blame is the girl who manipuates time--as well as all of you."
Something in the air changed, and Grant silently cursed. Now it felt much more hostile then before. Nadeline was shocked to hear Aloa mention Emiri, but she did not understand. "What--What are you saying? That it is us who have put Ivalice in pain? What in the world are you speaking of, Aloa?" She asked, clearly confused.
She shook her head, actually looking somewhat regretful. This was very unlike her. "For time immemorial, the Espers have kept balance in Ivalice. They are power sources of the world's Mist, bound to the land by the gods, coming forth when summoned. The moment you began to awaken them, Ivalice trembled. Four remain untamed, four shake their cages in rage, threatening to break their bars and without masters, they will follow their own twisted wills. Yet something deeper lies beneath Ivalice, awaiting its chance." Lnka viera spoke, ignoring Reia's arrival temporarily. "The Espers are not meant for humes to obtain. Humes are much too foolish, too power hungry...and so, we will exterminate their masters and restore Ivalice."
"What?!" Nadeline exclaimed. "That's...You would go so far as homicide?! You are only of the Wood, why would you care now about the rest of Ivalice?!"
"We cannot overlook the foolishness of Humes no longer." She said, looking at Grant. "The Empress is to be used as bait, to lure in the general who has Cuchulainn. We will eliminate him...and the prince here who chains Zeromus. We will also seek out the girl who unlocks Espers."
"So the Viera would be bold enough to effectively declare war on the humes?!"
"No, no, no...that would be where I come in."
Great, another surprise. Though this one was much more flashy, as a shadow appeared beneath Nadeline. She immediately jumped back, nearly crashing into Wesley as a figure emerged from said shadow, literally. It was unlike anything they had ever seen, but the darkness wilted off and revealed a woman. Nadeline couldn't help but think of Lola, though she realized that the woman struck more than a passing resemblance to her. These assassins sure had an odd way of dressing, though. One could hardly call what she had on clothing, it was entirely riskque and left very little to the imagination. Unlike Lola, however, this woman had a very cold expression.
"You must be related to that nutjob, Lola." Nadeline stated, crossing his arms. These damned ninjas were everywhere. Literally.
"Unfortunately." The woman shook her head, though she looked at the trio. "Meli. Remember my name, as I will be your Grim Reaper." Grant cursed yet again. Of course Reia would have not only surrounded herself with Viera, she brought along some extra protection as well. "Both the prince and princess are here. Good. It makes my job easy. Once you two are out of the way, I will go on and hunt down the rest of the ones who have the Espers."
"How does Kyua know me?" Nadeline asked Grant curiously as they followed said Viera down through Eruyt Village.
"You were born the same as your mother, frail, ill, and at death's door." Grant replied solemnly. "The doctors informed us that you would not live to see your first year of life. Karolina, already gravely ill, was the same. There was nothing we could do for either of them, no matter what remedies we tried. It was then that Lorenzo had the idea to come here, to seek the help of the Viera. But Father did not think it wise, as the journey was too far, and because of their isolationist tendencies, they would not be able to come to Stigma--Karolina certainly could not make the trip herself." He spoke almost nostalgically. "I was young, but I knew that Karolina and Nadeline were in trouble. Emiri's mother--Justine--knew as well. And so, with Justine leading the way, she and I came here to Eruyt. That was the first time I met Kyua, as I mentioned I was six years old."
"A surprise it was, a hume child with Roselia blood at our entrance." Kyua spoke up, though she did not look back at the group. "Begging and pleading they did for a cure, though it was not a simple solution. Our people, our way of life resides solely in the Wood. And the Wood was angry at Rozarria for marching its troops through our jungle and tainting its soil with blood." She informed them. "Yet our leader could not turn her back on the Roselia family. A Viera never forgets her debts...and so she passed her title onto the next, and abandoned Eruyt for good, she did."
"Your leader...you don't mean...?" Nadeline gasped lightly, her eyes widening. "But Mother has had her illness since she was...twenty three? Twenty four?
"[b]Yes. Their leader at the time was Aloa." Grant confirmed her suspicions. "But you were born with it, and an infant stood no chance against it. She came back to Stigma with us, and thus you were cleansed of it. You will never get your mother's illness, nor will you ever pass it on. Karolina could not be fully cleansed, but she was better. At the time, Lorenzo promised that whatever Aloa needed--a home, food, shelter--he would gladly provide as he knew the sacrifice she had made. She did keep him to his promise, but she decided to see all of Ivalice before making it true. And once she came back, she did request a job."
"And she became my tutor." Nadeline finished, completely amazed. "I had no idea...why didn't anyone ever tell me?"
"So that you may never feel obligation." Another voice answered. And thus their walking came to an end. They had reached a grand hut in the heart of the village, and there sat Aloa, her legs crossed, surrounded by several Viera. One such Viera stood up as they approached, clothed in violet. Grant noticed that they were not armed, yet every pair of eyes were on them. Normally, it would probably be unsettling, yet they harbored no ill will. Not yet, anyway. "You have come far, Highness." Aloa asked as she stood. "This is Lnka. Our leader."
The violet-dressed Viera named Lnka then spoke. "Tell me, what brings you here?"
Nadeline stepped forward at this point. "We seek Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Reia. We have come to return her to her rightful place as ruler of Rozarria. Her people have willed it."
A silence enveloped the village. It was rather surprising, though Grant didn't like it. Aloa closed her eyes for a moment, though she opened them shortly afterwards. "You have come to return the Empress, as if she had a place in Rozarria." She spoke, looking at the trio. "This request, I cannot grant."
"Rozarria is in turmoil. She needs her Empress."
"Rozarria is not the only one in turmoil. Archadia weeps as his own children have gone and began to fight among themselves. Ivalice herself cringes as its own land betrays her. And the one to blame is the girl who manipuates time--as well as all of you."
Something in the air changed, and Grant silently cursed. Now it felt much more hostile then before. Nadeline was shocked to hear Aloa mention Emiri, but she did not understand. "What--What are you saying? That it is us who have put Ivalice in pain? What in the world are you speaking of, Aloa?" She asked, clearly confused.
She shook her head, actually looking somewhat regretful. This was very unlike her. "For time immemorial, the Espers have kept balance in Ivalice. They are power sources of the world's Mist, bound to the land by the gods, coming forth when summoned. The moment you began to awaken them, Ivalice trembled. Four remain untamed, four shake their cages in rage, threatening to break their bars and without masters, they will follow their own twisted wills. Yet something deeper lies beneath Ivalice, awaiting its chance." Lnka viera spoke, ignoring Reia's arrival temporarily. "The Espers are not meant for humes to obtain. Humes are much too foolish, too power hungry...and so, we will exterminate their masters and restore Ivalice."
"What?!" Nadeline exclaimed. "That's...You would go so far as homicide?! You are only of the Wood, why would you care now about the rest of Ivalice?!"
"We cannot overlook the foolishness of Humes no longer." She said, looking at Grant. "The Empress is to be used as bait, to lure in the general who has Cuchulainn. We will eliminate him...and the prince here who chains Zeromus. We will also seek out the girl who unlocks Espers."
"So the Viera would be bold enough to effectively declare war on the humes?!"
"No, no, no...that would be where I come in."
Great, another surprise. Though this one was much more flashy, as a shadow appeared beneath Nadeline. She immediately jumped back, nearly crashing into Wesley as a figure emerged from said shadow, literally. It was unlike anything they had ever seen, but the darkness wilted off and revealed a woman. Nadeline couldn't help but think of Lola, though she realized that the woman struck more than a passing resemblance to her. These assassins sure had an odd way of dressing, though. One could hardly call what she had on clothing, it was entirely riskque and left very little to the imagination. Unlike Lola, however, this woman had a very cold expression.
"You must be related to that nutjob, Lola." Nadeline stated, crossing his arms. These damned ninjas were everywhere. Literally.
"Unfortunately." The woman shook her head, though she looked at the trio. "Meli. Remember my name, as I will be your Grim Reaper." Grant cursed yet again. Of course Reia would have not only surrounded herself with Viera, she brought along some extra protection as well. "Both the prince and princess are here. Good. It makes my job easy. Once you two are out of the way, I will go on and hunt down the rest of the ones who have the Espers."
As the trio rode through the land, the places around them whirring behind, Grant found himself half hoping they wouldn't accidentally overshoot and pass the Golmore Jungle. However, when he noticed Nadeline slowing down he did the same, and their surroundings became clear. The wildlife of Golmore Jungle surrounded them, though they kept riding on. They finally stopped when the path split, with one was going downwards and seemingly looking like a dead end. Grant and Nadeline went down the short path, though stopped their vehicles. Once the hovercraft touched the ground, both machines died down, signaling their arrival. Nadeline let out a small sigh as she hopped off, smoothing out her skirt before she walked forward.
Grant also got off his bike, though he did notice something. He signaled for Nadeline to wait and he walked forward. He stretched out his hand, touching and revealing a large glyph blocking their path. "They may as well have painted a giant sign saying 'Someone is here, please investigate at once!'" Grant stated, lightly tapping the glyph. "What now?"
Nadeline thought for a moment, though she noticed something in the distance. A green light revealed a hidden pathway, blowing around and scattering magic around. She watched as a single Viera dressed in red walked down. She spotted them, though she did not look surprised. She actually shook her head, looking somewhat disappointed. She wandered over tot hem, though she remained behind the glyph. She inspected the trio soundlessly, though she stared at Grant for a while. "Last we met, I was only six years old." He told her. "Twenty years have passed since then."
"Prince Grant of Rozarria, yet again I find you at our doorstep. You are not alone, this time." She said, rather amused. "Another sick Hume you wish to cure?"
Grant looked at Nadeline, who looked back, though confused. "This is her child, Kyua. As you can see, your help saved both their lives that day."
"That means you are Nadeline, Karolina's child. I did inform her it would be a girl." She said rather wistfully, looking at Nadeline, though she then turned her attention to Wesley. "And...a Dalmascan prince as well. Prince Wesley." She turned back to Grant. "What is it that you seek, hume child of Rozarria?"
"Aloa has come, has she not?"
"That she has."
"Alone?"
"No. She brought with her a power hungry hume Empress whose lust has caught up with her."
"We must see her at once." Nadeline interjected at this point. "We beg of you, take us to her. We will return her to Rozarria."
Kyua hesitated. "You realize that which you have said will result in your opposition to Aloa's will. She may have left the Wood, but she is still greatly respected among our people. Should things...turn a certain way, you realize you may find yourself in opposition to a village."
Nadeline stepped forward as much as she could. "Our country is in the midst of chaos. Only by returning Reia to her throne can we quell this storm. We beg of you, please take us to her. We will do our best to resolve manners peacefully."
"Says every hume that I have ever come across. You are a very naive child. War is inevitable, the question is always when will it happen, not if." Kyua warned her, though the glyph faded away, granting them access. "Nonetheless, as we do owe a favor to the Roselia family, you and your guest may pass." She said, leading the way to Eruyt Village.
Levi, huh? Emiri thought carefully about her. She remembered her and getting away, though she pondered now that she knew what Emiri was capable of, she was sure to have a counter measure. Still, knowing what your opponent will do and actually being able to counter it are two completely different things, and as such, she still had the upper hand, if only it was ever so slightly higher. Emiri lightly twirled the end of her ponytail, looking at Ixion. She didn't trust him not even for a second. She didn't trust any of them--Jaakuna's family was completely insane. Though to hear that they would be seeing the Marquis of Bhujerba was a surprise. She did not know he was related to Jaakuna. Nonetheless she remained silent. For now.
Once the airship had landed, Roman found himself on Archadian territory. How ironic, it was the first time he had returned in years, and now he was back to conquer it, technically speaking. He was approached by a rather familiar looking set or armor--a Judge, no doubt Hamut had sent for him. He nodded at the mention of his name, and willingly followed. He let himself get temporarily lost in the city. How festive the day was the last time he was here, how beautiful Savayna looked in her wedding dress, how happy Jackson--Jaakuna had looked. It was an overall better time for everyone. Still, that was in the past, and he needed to worry more about his brother than anything else. No doubt he wouldn't go down without a fight, and he had a feeling he may not be able to depend entirely on his grandfather should the situation get hairy. Of course, he remained ever the optimist anyway.
Grant also got off his bike, though he did notice something. He signaled for Nadeline to wait and he walked forward. He stretched out his hand, touching and revealing a large glyph blocking their path. "They may as well have painted a giant sign saying 'Someone is here, please investigate at once!'" Grant stated, lightly tapping the glyph. "What now?"
Nadeline thought for a moment, though she noticed something in the distance. A green light revealed a hidden pathway, blowing around and scattering magic around. She watched as a single Viera dressed in red walked down. She spotted them, though she did not look surprised. She actually shook her head, looking somewhat disappointed. She wandered over tot hem, though she remained behind the glyph. She inspected the trio soundlessly, though she stared at Grant for a while. "Last we met, I was only six years old." He told her. "Twenty years have passed since then."
"Prince Grant of Rozarria, yet again I find you at our doorstep. You are not alone, this time." She said, rather amused. "Another sick Hume you wish to cure?"
Grant looked at Nadeline, who looked back, though confused. "This is her child, Kyua. As you can see, your help saved both their lives that day."
"That means you are Nadeline, Karolina's child. I did inform her it would be a girl." She said rather wistfully, looking at Nadeline, though she then turned her attention to Wesley. "And...a Dalmascan prince as well. Prince Wesley." She turned back to Grant. "What is it that you seek, hume child of Rozarria?"
"Aloa has come, has she not?"
"That she has."
"Alone?"
"No. She brought with her a power hungry hume Empress whose lust has caught up with her."
"We must see her at once." Nadeline interjected at this point. "We beg of you, take us to her. We will return her to Rozarria."
Kyua hesitated. "You realize that which you have said will result in your opposition to Aloa's will. She may have left the Wood, but she is still greatly respected among our people. Should things...turn a certain way, you realize you may find yourself in opposition to a village."
Nadeline stepped forward as much as she could. "Our country is in the midst of chaos. Only by returning Reia to her throne can we quell this storm. We beg of you, please take us to her. We will do our best to resolve manners peacefully."
"Says every hume that I have ever come across. You are a very naive child. War is inevitable, the question is always when will it happen, not if." Kyua warned her, though the glyph faded away, granting them access. "Nonetheless, as we do owe a favor to the Roselia family, you and your guest may pass." She said, leading the way to Eruyt Village.
Levi, huh? Emiri thought carefully about her. She remembered her and getting away, though she pondered now that she knew what Emiri was capable of, she was sure to have a counter measure. Still, knowing what your opponent will do and actually being able to counter it are two completely different things, and as such, she still had the upper hand, if only it was ever so slightly higher. Emiri lightly twirled the end of her ponytail, looking at Ixion. She didn't trust him not even for a second. She didn't trust any of them--Jaakuna's family was completely insane. Though to hear that they would be seeing the Marquis of Bhujerba was a surprise. She did not know he was related to Jaakuna. Nonetheless she remained silent. For now.
Once the airship had landed, Roman found himself on Archadian territory. How ironic, it was the first time he had returned in years, and now he was back to conquer it, technically speaking. He was approached by a rather familiar looking set or armor--a Judge, no doubt Hamut had sent for him. He nodded at the mention of his name, and willingly followed. He let himself get temporarily lost in the city. How festive the day was the last time he was here, how beautiful Savayna looked in her wedding dress, how happy Jackson--Jaakuna had looked. It was an overall better time for everyone. Still, that was in the past, and he needed to worry more about his brother than anything else. No doubt he wouldn't go down without a fight, and he had a feeling he may not be able to depend entirely on his grandfather should the situation get hairy. Of course, he remained ever the optimist anyway.
"We will be arriving in Archades momentarily, lordship."
Most royalty and nobility often took private airships. Roman just wasn't the type. He much preferred the comfort of being surrounded by his fellow people. For one reason or another, he just didn't do well with authority. Power was something nearly everyone wanted, and he would lie if he said he never desired it. And yet, as he sat in his private cabin, he thought long and hard about the day's actions. As his grandfather had requested, he was flying in to Archades from Bhujerba. So there he was, having chatted a very pleasant looking woman about her very first time visiting Archadia--she was Bhujerban, going to Archades to see her son, who was a soldier there. Despite the tensions between the nations, people were still prioritizing their family. That was good. If only he could do the same with his.
Emiri watched as Isaiah and Jaakuna spoke. Apparently, he and Jaakuna were on good terms. Then again, she did briefly recall Wesley explaining that they came in contact with him when she had been captured by Vincent. Still, she would never forget that he almost killed Jaakuna, and once their conversation ended she stepped forward. "If something in all this goes wrong, or if this is a trap, I promise that you will be the first casualty--I will take you out personally." She told him, her eyes narrowed and cold. "I haven't forgotten our last battle, and I owe you one for grabbing me like you did."
Most royalty and nobility often took private airships. Roman just wasn't the type. He much preferred the comfort of being surrounded by his fellow people. For one reason or another, he just didn't do well with authority. Power was something nearly everyone wanted, and he would lie if he said he never desired it. And yet, as he sat in his private cabin, he thought long and hard about the day's actions. As his grandfather had requested, he was flying in to Archades from Bhujerba. So there he was, having chatted a very pleasant looking woman about her very first time visiting Archadia--she was Bhujerban, going to Archades to see her son, who was a soldier there. Despite the tensions between the nations, people were still prioritizing their family. That was good. If only he could do the same with his.
Emiri watched as Isaiah and Jaakuna spoke. Apparently, he and Jaakuna were on good terms. Then again, she did briefly recall Wesley explaining that they came in contact with him when she had been captured by Vincent. Still, she would never forget that he almost killed Jaakuna, and once their conversation ended she stepped forward. "If something in all this goes wrong, or if this is a trap, I promise that you will be the first casualty--I will take you out personally." She told him, her eyes narrowed and cold. "I haven't forgotten our last battle, and I owe you one for grabbing me like you did."
Go Duncan xD Okay, will be posting today for sure.
Quick question, so are Xerox and Charlotte still the two that are gonna blow up the thing (Duncan going off to blow up the other thing) because the last couple of posts confused me somewhat.
So should we just post our characters getting to class?
Edit: Also we all know each other right?
Edit: Also we all know each other right?
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