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Final Fantasy 9 - Reimagined [Private and Full.]

Ritsu Wrapped his arms from behind Cassius and grabbed him by his waist, nuzzling into the nape of his neck affectionately, "You seem tense, Is everything alright? Are you seeing Someone behind my back? I bet he's not as Wild as me." Ritsu said with a flirtatious tone. "In all Seriousness though things could be going much worse, I think so at least. The Company isn't bad, I can even learn to tolerate Fox Breath. I know he's one of your oldest friends." Ritsu said in a playful manner as he spun Cassius around and held him in the crook of his arms like a dancer holding his partner before setting him back and laughing.

Hitori on the other hand had found some odd place to sleep and was curled up in a mass of white fluffy tails that only flickered every so often, The mass of Fluff had decided that under a Cabin bench would be the ideal nap spot and dreamed. Inside his dream was a tall winged thing with burning eyes and a Witches hat on strings, like some strangely made Marionette that seemed less playful and more like a cruel parody of life, in the Dream Hitori was devouring the Liver of some ancient forgotten monster and took a detached interest in the thing, it seem ominous and Hitori didn't get to be as old as he was Ignoring omens. It was Stricken from heaven and it fell into the Mist of the Spirit Wilds below, shattering into a million pieces which sparked like Coins falling or Silver Fairies dancing in the shadows. It was definitely a pretty dream, Hitori thought as the Swam through a dreaming sky; yipping and twitching softly under his pile of tails.

Final Fantasy 9 - Reimagined [Private and Full.]

Hitori noticed the Perrin one continuing to speak to him and looked at him quizzically for a moment, "If I am to tell you of Pizza you will exchange this knowledge with me?" Is what Hitori got out of what Perrin had said, "Fine, It's a rather fare contract indeed. Well it's all rather simple really, it was originally some peasant dish hundreds of years ago but now it comes in all sorts of fancy variants. The Base is a Crust Based of Dough, you put a base sauce over it. Tomato, Cream, or Pesto Based usually, add a fine helping of any thinly sliced or grated soft cheese over it and bake it till the crust is golden brown. Add Toppings at your digression. Now then, you're end of the Bargain if you would be so Kind." Hitori said politely.

Final Fantasy 9 - Reimagined [Private and Full.]

"Already taken, like I'd leave Cassius for Fox-breath over there." Ritsu scowled at Itzal before taking his collective to his barracks. He may tolerate the fox but he didn't have to like him, Ritsu also found that Itzal was pressing nerves in places that shouldn't be pressed with that jibe, still he couldn't let that get to him. Today was a long and hard day, he just wanted a shower and to pass out. He hoped Cassius liked the Flowers, he knew Cassius didn't like to show it but he really did love small sentimental gifts like that.

Hitori rolled his eyes before he noticed Perrin and answered the Question, "It tastes like a fine and Slowly roasted Foie Gras with just a hint of a Subtle Smokiness to enhance the rich and buttery texture. It is rather Warm to the Touch but I have tasted far Hotter dishes in my time. I consider myself a connoisseur of sorts, others may find my tastes ghastly but there are certain things I find vile. Like Pineapple on Pizza....Disgusting..." Hitori Visibly Shudder as he had Siren cleanse him of impurities. "Where's the Coziest Corner? I'll take that if it is not any trouble."

Final Fantasy 9 - Reimagined [Private and Full.]

"You gonna claim anything Kitty Cat?" Ritsu said to Karn as he and Hitori began to Harvest the Remains of the Bomb. Hitori may be a Prickly and Strange Fox but he was Useful when it came to Dissection, he really hoped that wasn't just a Kumiho thing. The Kumiho just creeped him out in General but at least all he had to Worry about so far was just a few Insults here and there, nothing he couldn't take. Speaking of Taking though, as soon as Hitori was able to Rip through the Outer Layer a Treasure Trove of Gems and Parts could be found interspersed within the 'Meat' of the Creature. Ritsu began Pilfering what he could and Found Several good sized Fire Gems and Explosive Components inside, a Little Slimy but Not the Nastiest thing he has had to dig through.

Hitori Took The Outer Shell of the Bomb and Began to Rend it into Shards with his Ribbons, making them easier for Transportation and Usage, Before going to take a Few of the Fire Gems for himself. However there were Two things that interested him in Particular. One Being a Large Glowing Glass Orb in the Center and the Other being what appeared to be a Crystallized Structure that Looked Similar to the Liver. The Orb was Presumably the Bombs Core which he Carefully took, storing it in his own Gem for Safe Keeping. He Then Grabbed the Crystal Liver, it was Warm to the Touch But was covered in a Faceted Surface. He Sniffed it for a Second before Cracking it Open, a Small Burst of Blue Flame Sparked as a Fleshy Organ was revealed inside the structure. With Sirens Waters Hitori doused the Flame and had a Special Treat of Cooked Bomb Liver, Devouring the Meat with Gusto while Storing the Shards from it for later. They Might be Useful for something.

Ritsu watched in Horror, "That was Disgusting!" He said as he Pilfered another Gem.

"I think you mean 'Delicious'." Hitori said as he Licked his hands like a Fox licking its paws Clean.

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Maria just Chuckled in bemusement at the New Comers Reactions, taking note of what Itzal just said. "In a Sense I suppose you are in another time and place but you aren't so the Answer is a Resounding....Maybe but not quite. Are you familiar with the Concept of There being Multiple Universes out there that could potentially hold alternate versions of your respective worlds where things might have gone a bit...differently so to speak. I remember Bene Mother Alva told me a Story about how in her youth two Drifters appeared, Both Claiming to be the Same Person but Both had Vastly Different Histories and Worlds that were Similar up to a point before divergent qualities could be observed in their stories. My Point being is that we honestly can't give you a concise answer since you are perfectly alive on our world and yes. This World is a Planet, we may not be able to reach the Stars but we still have Astronomy." She said as she sipped her tea.

Helena took it all in as she finished her steak, "What's a Bene Mother?" she asked, taking a sip of her tea.

"Oh that's a simple one, a Bene Mother is the Eldest and Usually Most Powerful Witchbreed in a Coven. Bene Mother Alva was the One who taught me to Hone my Craft and acted as a Mentor to me growing up, She's now Free though wandering the Spirit Wilds." Maria says with a Wistful Tone. "However that's not Important." Maria says as she Dismisses the Thought.

Final Fantasy 9 - Reimagined [Private and Full.]

The Sight of the Bomb of the Stage caused Hitori's gem to Blaze with Turquoise light as his eyes seemed to sharpen, He felt the essence within the explosive creature and read out its weak points and flaws in its very being. It looked like the Bomb had no defense beneath it and it being blazing as it was it was safe to assume that Water was not its friend. Hitori Grinned, "Siren I do believe we have some unfinished business." Hitori said as Two of the Steel Ribbons snaked from his arms and became enveloped in Whips of Water, "Oh this will be Childs Play, Hitori." Siren spoke in his Mind with a Girlish Glee as Hitori Lashed out at the Underbelly of the Bomb with his Sharp Water Ribbons.

Ritsu saw the Bomb and his immediate instinct was to see if he could Dismantle part of its core through good old fashioned theft. He Slammed the End of his Bo Staff on the Ground and used it to Pole vault himself around the Explosive. If he was lucky he would steal a Component, If not then this was going to burn like hell. He got Close enough as Hitori Slashed its Underbelly with his Water Ribbons and Exposed a Glimmering Organ Inside, it was a Fire Gem. "Oh Nice!" He said as he Pilfered the Gem from the Bomb. Quickly Rushing out of the Range of the thing.

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Helena stopped eating for a moment, "Wait...why are we being Interrogated? Is there Truth Grass in my Steak?" Helena was a bit Nervous, she didn't know this lot and her conditioning among the Courts had always warned her to be wary of endangering oneself, however she hid it well behind a visage of perplexing nature.

Maria just chuckled, "Nothing so Crude my Dear. Just Simple Marinades and Seasonings, We merely just want to get to know you a bit better. After all it's not to often we receive so Many Offworlders at Once." Maria Said as she handed Tea Cups to Cassius, "Thank you very Kindly, Cas." She says with a faint glimmer of a smile barely visible behind her Lace. "But no, we don't expect you to tell us anything if you don't want to but my Grandmother always taught me the best way to get to know someone is to be polite and treat them as you would want to be treated." Despite her Kindness there was a very Eerie Presence about that made it seem like a relic from a bygone Era. "Oh Cassius, before I forget. Today seems like it will be Fortuitous, The Spirits rather seem Anxious so I choose to take that as a Good Omen." Maria said as she at last poured herself a Cup of the Tea, mixing it to her liking. "Besides, if we were going to try anything we'd slip it in the tea instead of the Steaks. Liquid transfers better." She said as she took a sip of the Tea to prove it was fine, "I love Jasmine Rose Tea."

Helena was unsure of what to think of this Maria, she seemed very detached and there was something that seemed off, "Alright then Maria, if you don't mind me asking....Why do you wear the Veils? I mean I can understand a basic face one but that is quite a lot of veil. Not to be rude or anything, I was just curious."

Maria Chuckled, "It's because the Sunlight is a bit...unpleasant for me and my family, just a hereditary thing." She said as if it was nothing.

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Helena felt like she had just been through a Bender, the last thing she remembered was that Seelie Squire Boy Running through her Heart with a Blade of Enchanted Volcanic Glass...about that time she recalled Realizing she would never get her revenge upon her former court and was momentarily filled with anger and sadness...wait...If she was Dead how could she still be feeling Anger and Sadness...Unless she was a Ghost but she quickly dismissed that as she was pretty sure she would know if she was a Ghost. She Patted herself down, everything was as she remembered; Her Phone was in its waterproof case in her pocket, hopefully the Solar Charger built in still worked. She Also still felt The Zippo lighter in her pocket that had been enchanted to never run out of fuel. Perfect, she had Fire and Reflections as well as hopefully Music, she doubted she'd receive signal where she was...wait...where exactly was she. She Sat up and Looked around the room and noticed how clean and Sterile it was while simultaneously smelling food, Sweet Dreaming it had been what felt like ages since her last meal.

Helena then noticed a Steak Dinner that had been Prepared, She Sniffed it and poked it as if testing it for traps. Once she was satisfied that it was safe she Grabbed her Knife and Fork and began to Cut into the meat and chow down; Starving she may have been but despite her Unseelie Wildness she still had the Seelie Etiquette she grew up with ensconced into her head and like a True Lady of a Court she ate with Grace, still relishing her meal with Gusto.

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Maria walked into the Room where the New Arrivals were Enjoying their meal, She Wore a Wide Brim Hate that had a Long Black Lace Veil that hung over her like Drapery, She had Long Slits cut into the Veil so Her Gloved hands could reach through. She had a Silver Platter that contained a Tea Set of Fine China along with Cream and Sugar in their respective Containers; Other than Tea there was a Palpable Air of Otherworldly Dread about her. Silently she placed the Tea Set on the Table and began to pour Cups of Tea for the Guests, she figured their throats would be Dry and in need of a refreshing warm drink. She looked up and regarded the Drifters.

"Does anyone take Cream and Sugar with their Tea?" She asks in a Voice as soft as Wind through a Cemetery.

"I take mine with a Splash of Cream and Two Sugars...if that's not too much Trouble Ms...." Helena said unsure of how to address her Hostess.

"Maria...Just Maria....And your Name?" She asks as she Mixes Helena's Tea.

"Helena, but you can call me Len if you like." Helena said with a Pluckiness in her voice.

"Helena will do fine my dear, it's a Beautiful name if you don't mind me saying so." Maria responds as she hands Helena her Tea on a Saucer.

"Thank you very Kindly." Helena says in respects to both the Tea and her Name.

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Helena

Name: Helena
Nickname: Len
Race: Changeling
Age: 22
Gender: Female

Appearance:

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Weight: 120 lbs
Height: 5ft 2in
Frame: Average

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Personality:- Vibrant, Outgoing, Flirty, Talkative, inclined to Indulge in Vices, has a slight vibe of Not being entirely there.

Job: Former DJ and Swordswoman of the Unseelie Court

Fighting Style: Fencing/Pole-Wielding

Weapons from strongest to weakest: Spear, Mirror Blade, Umbrella Sword, Rapier

Gadgets: An Old Cell Phone that works as a Music Player and a Lighter Enchanted to Never Run out of Fuel

Armors/Outfits

Weight Class: Medium

Awakening: Fata Morgana- Helena can Create Elaborate and Dangerous Illusions that can fool all the Senses and Induce Crippling and Nightmarish Fear in her Targets.

Pros- Helena is a Skilled Swordsman and is relatively Swift on her Feat, aiming for Precision and deftness with her blows rather than being Overtly Destructive or Flashy.

Cons- Helena is Flighty and Tends to be more willing to indulge in her own personal wants and vices.

Racial Strengths- Flicker Flash Teleportation, Self-Glamour, Blade Conjuring from Shadows and Reflective Surfaces, Dream-Riding.

Racial Weaknesses- Pure Iron

Background: Helena grew up as Helena Rosencrantz in Los Angeles during the 1990's, It was on her 10th birthday she experienced a traumatic event involving a Gun being pulled on her and her Mother. The Gunman Fired and killed her Mother but Helena's Lineage awakened and the Fairy blood that coursed through her veins allowed her to call forth her Fata Morgana and Trap her would be Assailant in a Terrible and Unforgiving Nightmare causing him to turn his gun upon himself. Police Reports were Filed and Helena was made part of the Child Services System...or would have been had she not been spirited away by the Seelie Court of the LA Changelings who explained her Nature and Lineage to her and that she was part of a Legacy of Something Greater. They Taught her, Raised her, and Groomed her into the Perfect Courtier until she learned the Truth of her coming into her Lineage with her Court having Orchestrated her Mothers Murder because she showed potential. This Drove her Mad for a While and in a Nightmarish and Chaotic Binge she tore through LA for about a Week until she finally calmed down and Defected to the Unseelie court. The Unseelie gave her Meaning back in her Life, taught her Freedom, taught her the Value of Change, Gave her the means to Support herself through Music, and most importantly Gave her the Skills to be a Cunning Swordsman and take revenge upon her former court. Helena went of a Quest for Revenge and Systematically picked off the Ones responsible for her Mothers Death until she was taken out by a Simple Squire who thought he was doing the right thing for the Unseelie Court, she couldn't blame him and thought that Death would be the End for her. She instead woke up, Washed up on a Beach holding an Umbrella that concealed a Sword. Life has since then Proved Interesting.

Maria

Name: Maria
Nickname: just Maria
Race: Witchbreed
Age: 30
Gender: Female

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Weight: 132 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Frame: Average

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Personality: Cold and Distant but Nurturing and Caring, can be Aggressive towards those who Threaten or Harm those she loves

Job: Abyssal Caster

Fighting Style: Ball Room Dancing

Weapons from strongest to weakest: Bladed Chain, Dolls, Throwing Needles, Poisons

Gadgets: A Ring where she can covertly store poisons inside

Armors/Outfits

Weight Class: Medium

Awakening: Call the Spirits- Can Summon the Spirits of the Dead in the Immediate Vicinity to come to her aid

Pros- Is competent at Underworld Elemental Sorcery, Shadow Watching, and Puppeteering corpses

Cons- Is Weakened by Direct Sunlight, is not a Primarily Physical Fighter

Racial Strengths- Has Tough Deadened Skin, Can See in the Dark, Can go Long times without needing to breath

Racial Weaknesses- Direct Sunlight

Background: Maria was Born to a Long Line of Witchbreed who had come to Lumya ages ago for reasons unknown. She is not one of the Native Lifeforms but she considers Lumya her home and would do anything to protect it. When Maria was Training to be an Abyssal Caster she was approached by a Lumyian Woman to Care for her child, she was still a child herself but she shouldered the Responsibility and cared for him like he was her Younger Brother. Eventually she came to consider him Family and vowed to help him if he was ever in need, even if he didn't want her help.

Final Fantasy 9 - Reimagined [Private and Full.]

Hitori perked up at the Sudden excitement and realized that They should have seen this coming from worlds away. He Sighed and Extended his Limbs into the disturbingly Long and Agile limbs of the Kumiho. With a Snap his Turquoise glowed and he dropped his glamour, He looked Directly at the Queen; Whom he had once entertained so and decided if he were to play the Scoundrel for her Majesty then She would get the Perfect Scoundrel. As The One they addressed as "Wylde" had Called forth her Beast to make them slow and thick like Molasses in the Winter, Hitori took this Opportunity to give the Audience a Good Show. "Siren...My Darling...My Most Beloved of Companions...Shall we give them a Show?" He spoke to His Familiar.

The Familiar relented with a Sigh, "You Know Hitori, It's rather Difficult saying Mad at you sometimes." A Pale Blue light enveloped him like a cocoon and shattered, his Robes had became an iridescent seafoam of flowing laces and gauze that he wore like a Trailing Regal Garments that Flowed of its own accord as if it were in a current. He Held out his hands and the Moisture in the Air condensed into a Crystalline Violin. He Grinned Playfully. As he Held the Violin, smalls dark blue lines extended from his skin into the Violin and Elegant Pale Mushrooms began to grow on the Violin. Hitori then Manifested a Long Bow made of Water and Ice to Play.

It was a Beautiful Tune that was Lively and Seemed to be Taunting in a ways. As He Played he began to dance about the Slowed down Soldiers and the Meaning of The Mushrooms became Clear, Hitori was bathing the Soldiers in a Mist of Poisonous Spores that while not poisonous enough to kill them would cause them a World of Suffering as it made their way through their Nervous Systems. Hitori was even Bold Enough To Get Right in the Face of Beatrix and Blow a Kiss full of Spores right at her Good Eye, Effectively Blinding her. It was then that A Long Bo Staff Got Between Hitori and Beatrix, Separating the Giddy Kumiho from the still rather Dangerous General.

With A Powerful Grab with his Prehensile Tail, Ritsu had pulled Hitori away from Potentially getting himself in Bigger Trouble. The Audience though this was all part of the Show and Went Wild with this Unexpected Turn of Events as Ritsu Extended the Bo To Take them back to the Stage, "GOODNESS YOU DAMN FOX! You could have gotten yourself Killed! Your Damn Lucky I had your Back right there."

"I was perfectly confident in my Actions Soul Drinker, Incidentally the Audience rather Enjoyed it and it was effective but for now can we argue about this later. We still have to Get out of here before something terrible happens, My Gem is going Crazy and not in the Good Way." Hitori says as He commands the Mushrooms to Jump off the Violin and Hide Somewhere.