FFD6 The Dicening, Group 1, Chapter 1, Mission 1 - Page 3

mauve · 12-17-2010, 02:03 AM

Elsa was mulling over Bello's statement about rooms. She assumed "The Berserker" was a reference to herself. She wondered whether she should feel flattered or insulted by this.

And she had always assumed Raltz was a man. Oh well. Learn something new every day, she supposed.

Well, she supposed she should go see about the Inn. The chocobo money had sadly been taken by someone else soon after being handed over to them, so there was no chance of Elsa accidentally misplacing it now. That was no fun.

"All right then," she grumbled, stretching as she stood up. "I'll tag along with the Inn-Crowd, I guess."

Teal Mage · 12-17-2010, 02:25 AM

"White Mage!"

"Hm?" Arden turned toward the speaker - she recognized this one, now that she thought about it, a Red Mage named Raltz. A long time - low ranking - member of the Adventurer's guild. The silver haired woman had only been half listening to the conversation so far; most of her attention had been on the swiftly retreating Council of Four Airship.

"You have the 200 gil right? Come with us then."

Arden frowned.

"Anyone particularly good with animals, speak to the chocobos, give them a reassuring kweh?"

She threw the package of gil at his pretty face.

"If you're going to order me around, at least get my name before hand." Arden stated, clearly miffed. Sniffing, she tossed her head defiantly, silver hair sparkling in the soft orange light of dusk. "I'll go with Bello. This isn't my first time in Altair so I have a good idea where we should start looking for rooms."

"Just don't screw up." She added curtly, "One of us will meet your group back here in an hour; should be able to find a place to stay by then."

That said, Arden started off away from the Airship docks. Unless the city streets had been ripped up and rearranged since she was last here, finding her way around shouldn't have been too difficult. She didn't move very quickly, despite her mood; mostly as a courtesy to the rest of her team.

In retrospect, this mission was having a less than auspicious beginning.

IHateMakingNames · 12-17-2010, 02:53 AM

Chocobos were, for all intents and purposes, monsters. Perhaps the most tame of them all, but monsters none the less. Thus, Kole's Blue Mage side compelled him to join the chocobo wagon group. Maybe he'd learn something new about Chocobos, or maybe things would go terribly. But even if the simple task turned dangerous, a Choco Ball might hit Kole. Always assuming the worst scenarios, Kole assumed there would be some Choco Balls flying around.

Along with that, the community gil that the group has was given to the sexually ambiguous Red Mage Raltz. Kole assumed it was a man, but Bello called it women. But when told about his group for this mission Kole was told there were three men and three women. Though the thief-mage could be the effeminate man. Or that Dark Knight could be a man with a feminine voice; it is wearing that mask after all, Kole hasn't seen it's face. Taruts are like children, so it's also hard to tell with them. And do Android's have a gender? For now, the suspicious mage would assume everyone had a penis unless he sees otherwise.

But that gil was going to the chocobo group. Going with that group meant he could watch that closer, and make sure no one tried to steal or misuse the money. Plus the traitor Dark Knight was going to the Inn, so he wouldn't have to worry about that.

"I'll go to the chocobos." Kole nervously announced to the group. Though by now everyone had already picked their respective roles, and at least one was on their way. Kole had gotten a bit distracted with his thoughts and was slow to decide.

Riin Whitewind · 12-17-2010, 11:22 AM

There was a blur, then the soft sound of coin against flesh - Jhennek landed with a chime, the coin pouch securely in her hands. It was a difficult catch, seeing as everyone was so tall, but Ark's arm had made an effective springboard. Laughing and spinning on one heel, she bowed to the White Mage. "Okay, Pretty Lady. We'll be back!"

The wagon money carefully put away, the dimunitive Black Mage danced in place for a moment, impatient to go. The clattering of her bangles was interrupted by a quiet voice in the back of the group. "I'll go to the chocobos." She smiled up at the Blue Mage, what was his name? Coal? Something like? Oh well!

Jhen tugged on his hand, leading him the first few steps towards the east side of the city. "Hurray that's three people! That's enough let's go."

Bard The 5th LW · 12-17-2010, 04:32 PM

Raltz cringed as the bag of precious money came flinging for his beautiful face. Fortunately, he was rescued by a Tarut. Okay actually that was sort of embarassing, but he wouldn't admit it. "Thanks..." he muttered as he followed the small Black Mage, soon overtaking and leading the way.

"Sorry... I suppose," he said, rather unsure of himself, to the White Mage. He wasn't really sure if he was sorry, but formalities are okay. He made mental note to ask for a name later.

Krylo · 12-18-2010, 04:21 AM

The stables on the edge of town were large, and surprisingly well kept Only the slightest scent of livestock was in the air, as opposed to the overpowering smell of large dirty birds that establishments of lesser quality were known for.

A stable boy milled about within the fenced in pasture where the chocobo were allowed to room, cleaning the area, as the sun set in the distance. There didn't seem to be anyone else around, though a sign on one of the doors signified it as the entrance to the lobby.

Upon opening the door, your presence is signified by the ringing of a small bell, followed by a deep voice rumbling something from an adjacent room that sounded like 'On my way.' Within moments a large well muscled, but slightly aged, hume came from the back and placed both hands upon a counter upon which lay a good amount of paper work--renter's agreements most likely--with a thud that sent a few papers up into the air, to float back down to, roughly, where they had been.

"Whatcha want?" he inquired as he looked you all over with a critical eye, obviously unhappy with the interruption. One might wonder whether he understood the concept of customer service. "Wer closin' soon. Make it quick."

Bard The 5th LW · 12-18-2010, 08:38 PM

"Whatcha want?"

'That should really be obvious you dolt,' Raltz thought to himself, but kept his outward expression the same. This guy seemed to be stereotypical enough. Angry shopkeeper guy, probably seen his fair share of chocobo droppings. Often a hard nut to crack. Ralts could handle him though, he was sure of it.

"We're just here to rent out a chocobo wagon," Ralts informed him, "we've been employed to go examine the situation in Maris. Just a wagon suitable for a party of 7. Hopefully it won't take long."

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Speech Check

Krylo · 12-18-2010, 09:56 PM

Looking over the small group of adventurers in front of him with a critical eye the man let out something that sounded somewhere between a growl and a sigh. "Aye, and I s'pose ye plannin' to come back in one piece?" Letting out a snort he shook his head.

"Considerin' ain't no one come back from that way in weeks, I'll need ta charge ye two thousand gil. Ye'll get all but two hundred back if you bring back me wagon."

Crossing his arms over his chest he looked over the small group with a look of mild annoyance as he waited for their money--or for them to leave.

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Marginal success on the speech check. Enough to make him open to the idea of letting you rent a cart, but not enough for him to let you rent a cart without the money necessary to replace it as collateral.

Bard The 5th LW · 12-20-2010, 03:45 PM

The Red Mage barely held the look of distaste on his face. There was no way they had that kind of gil. He pondered his options for a brief moment. Maybe Steal Heart? No... not now. He can't be to reliant on that.

Maybe his employers would offer leverage? He'd have to hope his reputation would serve as evidence. He moved his scarf away from his mouth as he spoke. "I'm going to be honest, we don't have that money. We were given funds for this by the organization who hired us, the Council of Four. They only gave us enough for the cart though. However, if they put trust in us, then maybe you should as well."

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Another Speech check maybe?

Krylo · 12-20-2010, 06:33 PM

"O' Aye? The council? Because they've been so helpful up until now, 'aven't they? Truly, saved many a man's life what with an entire bloody village goin' dark and all!" the large man steamed his face contorting into a dark grimace of something combining rage and loss all at once.

His grimace twitching the large man looked away and let out a long world-weary sigh before speaking once more, his voice broken and weak, "Ach, but it ain't yer fault, and I guess if ye be goin' to help..." When he looked back up at the small party, the rage had run away from his face, leaving only emptiness and a slight pleading in his eyes, "I kinnae risk my wagons like that they're ou... my lifeblood, but I kin have the lad," pointed out into the yard at the boy cleaning the stables, "take ye within' easy walkin' distance for the normal price."

12-17-2010, 02:03 AM	#21
mauve So Dreamy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Someplace magical Posts: 6,863	Elsa was mulling over Bello's statement about rooms. She assumed "The Berserker" was a reference to herself. She wondered whether she should feel flattered or insulted by this. And she had always assumed Raltz was a man. Oh well. Learn something new every day, she supposed. Well, she supposed she should go see about the Inn. The chocobo money had sadly been taken by someone else soon after being handed over to them, so there was no chance of Elsa accidentally misplacing it now. That was no fun. "All right then," she grumbled, stretching as she stood up. "I'll tag along with the Inn-Crowd, I guess." __________________ Yoo Hoo!

12-17-2010, 02:25 AM	#22
Teal Mage Political Studies Student Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada! Posts: 1,577	"White Mage!" "Hm?" Arden turned toward the speaker - she recognized this one, now that she thought about it, a Red Mage named Raltz. A long time - low ranking - member of the Adventurer's guild. The silver haired woman had only been half listening to the conversation so far; most of her attention had been on the swiftly retreating Council of Four Airship. "You have the 200 gil right? Come with us then." Arden frowned. "Anyone particularly good with animals, speak to the chocobos, give them a reassuring kweh?" She threw the package of gil at his pretty face. "If you're going to order me around, at least get my name before hand." Arden stated, clearly miffed. Sniffing, she tossed her head defiantly, silver hair sparkling in the soft orange light of dusk. "I'll go with Bello. This isn't my first time in Altair so I have a good idea where we should start looking for rooms." "Just don't screw up." She added curtly, "One of us will meet your group back here in an hour; should be able to find a place to stay by then." That said, Arden started off away from the Airship docks. Unless the city streets had been ripped up and rearranged since she was last here, finding her way around shouldn't have been too difficult. She didn't move very quickly, despite her mood; mostly as a courtesy to the rest of her team. In retrospect, this mission was having a less than auspicious beginning. __________________ I'm always available to chat on AIM and Skype/MSN, so if you've like to speak further with me about anything I say, or just address something to me personally, feel free to add me. I welcome such conversations. Also obligatory signature!

12-17-2010, 02:53 AM	#23
IHateMakingNames Awwwwh Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 12,119	Chocobos were, for all intents and purposes, monsters. Perhaps the most tame of them all, but monsters none the less. Thus, Kole's Blue Mage side compelled him to join the chocobo wagon group. Maybe he'd learn something new about Chocobos, or maybe things would go terribly. But even if the simple task turned dangerous, a Choco Ball might hit Kole. Always assuming the worst scenarios, Kole assumed there would be some Choco Balls flying around. Along with that, the community gil that the group has was given to the sexually ambiguous Red Mage Raltz. Kole assumed it was a man, but Bello called it women. But when told about his group for this mission Kole was told there were three men and three women. Though the thief-mage could be the effeminate man. Or that Dark Knight could be a man with a feminine voice; it is wearing that mask after all, Kole hasn't seen it's face. Taruts are like children, so it's also hard to tell with them. And do Android's have a gender? For now, the suspicious mage would assume everyone had a penis unless he sees otherwise. But that gil was going to the chocobo group. Going with that group meant he could watch that closer, and make sure no one tried to steal or misuse the money. Plus the traitor Dark Knight was going to the Inn, so he wouldn't have to worry about that. "I'll go to the chocobos." Kole nervously announced to the group. Though by now everyone had already picked their respective roles, and at least one was on their way. Kole had gotten a bit distracted with his thoughts and was slow to decide. __________________ "If I'm reincarnated, I want to be Musashi again!" - Musashi, Brave Fencer Musashi Last edited by IHateMakingNames; 12-17-2010 at 03:00 AM.

12-17-2010, 11:22 AM	#24
Riin Whitewind Shyguy Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	There was a blur, then the soft sound of coin against flesh - Jhennek landed with a chime, the coin pouch securely in her hands. It was a difficult catch, seeing as everyone was so tall, but Ark's arm had made an effective springboard. Laughing and spinning on one heel, she bowed to the White Mage. "Okay, Pretty Lady. We'll be back!" The wagon money carefully put away, the dimunitive Black Mage danced in place for a moment, impatient to go. The clattering of her bangles was interrupted by a quiet voice in the back of the group. "I'll go to the chocobos." She smiled up at the Blue Mage, what was his name? Coal? Something like? Oh well! Jhen tugged on his hand, leading him the first few steps towards the east side of the city. "Hurray that's three people! That's enough let's go." __________________ It's such a funny story, really...

12-18-2010, 04:21 AM	#26
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	The stables on the edge of town were large, and surprisingly well kept Only the slightest scent of livestock was in the air, as opposed to the overpowering smell of large dirty birds that establishments of lesser quality were known for. A stable boy milled about within the fenced in pasture where the chocobo were allowed to room, cleaning the area, as the sun set in the distance. There didn't seem to be anyone else around, though a sign on one of the doors signified it as the entrance to the lobby. Upon opening the door, your presence is signified by the ringing of a small bell, followed by a deep voice rumbling something from an adjacent room that sounded like 'On my way.' Within moments a large well muscled, but slightly aged, hume came from the back and placed both hands upon a counter upon which lay a good amount of paper work--renter's agreements most likely--with a thud that sent a few papers up into the air, to float back down to, roughly, where they had been. "Whatcha want?" he inquired as he looked you all over with a critical eye, obviously unhappy with the interruption. One might wonder whether he understood the concept of customer service. "Wer closin' soon. Make it quick." __________________ I am very tired.

12-17-2010, 04:32 PM	#25
Bard The 5th LW Feelin' Super! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,191	Raltz cringed as the bag of precious money came flinging for his beautiful face. Fortunately, he was rescued by a Tarut. Okay actually that was sort of embarassing, but he wouldn't admit it. "Thanks..." he muttered as he followed the small Black Mage, soon overtaking and leading the way. "Sorry... I suppose," he said, rather unsure of himself, to the White Mage. He wasn't really sure if he was sorry, but formalities are okay. He made mental note to ask for a name later.

12-18-2010, 08:38 PM	#27
Bard The 5th LW Feelin' Super! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,191	"Whatcha want?" 'That should really be obvious you dolt,' Raltz thought to himself, but kept his outward expression the same. This guy seemed to be stereotypical enough. Angry shopkeeper guy, probably seen his fair share of chocobo droppings. Often a hard nut to crack. Ralts could handle him though, he was sure of it. "We're just here to rent out a chocobo wagon," Ralts informed him, "we've been employed to go examine the situation in Maris. Just a wagon suitable for a party of 7. Hopefully it won't take long." --- Speech Check Last edited by Bard The 5th LW; 12-18-2010 at 08:40 PM.

12-18-2010, 09:56 PM	#28
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	Looking over the small group of adventurers in front of him with a critical eye the man let out something that sounded somewhere between a growl and a sigh. "Aye, and I s'pose ye plannin' to come back in one piece?" Letting out a snort he shook his head. "Considerin' ain't no one come back from that way in weeks, I'll need ta charge ye two thousand gil. Ye'll get all but two hundred back if you bring back me wagon." Crossing his arms over his chest he looked over the small group with a look of mild annoyance as he waited for their money--or for them to leave. --- Marginal success on the speech check. Enough to make him open to the idea of letting you rent a cart, but not enough for him to let you rent a cart without the money necessary to replace it as collateral. __________________ I am very tired.

12-20-2010, 03:45 PM	#29
Bard The 5th LW Feelin' Super! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,191	The Red Mage barely held the look of distaste on his face. There was no way they had that kind of gil. He pondered his options for a brief moment. Maybe Steal Heart? No... not now. He can't be to reliant on that. Maybe his employers would offer leverage? He'd have to hope his reputation would serve as evidence. He moved his scarf away from his mouth as he spoke. "I'm going to be honest, we don't have that money. We were given funds for this by the organization who hired us, the Council of Four. They only gave us enough for the cart though. However, if they put trust in us, then maybe you should as well." --- Another Speech check maybe?

12-20-2010, 06:33 PM	#30
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	"O' Aye? The council? Because they've been so helpful up until now, 'aven't they? Truly, saved many a man's life what with an entire bloody village goin' dark and all!" the large man steamed his face contorting into a dark grimace of something combining rage and loss all at once. His grimace twitching the large man looked away and let out a long world-weary sigh before speaking once more, his voice broken and weak, "Ach, but it ain't yer fault, and I guess if ye be goin' to help..." When he looked back up at the small party, the rage had run away from his face, leaving only emptiness and a slight pleading in his eyes, "I kinnae risk my wagons like that they're ou... my lifeblood, but I kin have the lad," pointed out into the yard at the boy cleaning the stables, "take ye within' easy walkin' distance for the normal price." __________________ I am very tired.