Zidea... I can't believe I passed out. Thank you for bringing me home.
Not a problem. Oh this table here is interesting.
Oh... hehe thanks. That's an Egg Buffet. I like it too because Sha... Um... Well its neat I think because the egg inside is pretty ^^;
Yes, it is.
Hmm. I wonder what is on the other side of your vent? It's kind of hard to tell... Must be outside since I can see a little light coming in.
I stood up on my tippy toes beside Zidea and found I could not quite get high enough to peer out.
I'm not sure, it's too high up for me to see out...
Well then let me fix that haha.
Wha--
Without further warning, Zidea hefted me up and I pressed my palms hard into the wall. As I got over the initial surprised shock, I peered carefully out the thin slits of the vent.
Ahhhhh!!!!
What?!
Shocked, Zidea half-dropped me and I slid down the wall to the floor.
EYES!
Huh?
I panted, shocked, for I had spied a pair of eyes blinking back at me!
Woah I think--
My thought was interrupted, and confirmed, by Ghrenn letting herself in through the front door and slamming it shut behind her.
Whats going on with you two?
Me and who?
You and Zidea!
He’s my friend, Ghrenn.
Special friend?
Woah now what are you-
Before Zidea could finish, Ghrenn stalked over to him and jabbed her index finger into his chest.
She's married you know mister fancy schmansy red mage!
Yes, of that I am well aware, miss-
And yet your prancing around trying to impress her!
I assure you it is nothing like that.
What if I hadn't been peering into the window when I was? I saw you carry her in here!
Ghrenn…
She passed out. I was being a gentleman and brought her home.
Passed out eh?
Yes. I fell ill and...
Fell ill?!??! Did you drug her?!
Ghrenn crossed her arms under her chest and glared at Zidea. Both he and I sighed dejectedly.
No, I did not.
Why would he even do such a thing? Why are you throwing out such accusations Ghrenn?!
Well you can't be to careful. Gals and their vows now-a-days seem to not mean much.
Kiamo, I'm glad you are feeling better. I'm going to get going. Take care. You too Ghrenn.
Zidea you don't have to go.. I don't know what-
Bai BAI!
Ghrenn...
What the heck had gotten into her?!
I need to talk to you in private anyway.
See you again Kiamo.
Zidea bowed to us both and let himself out.
As soon as the door closed I turned my attention to Ghrenn.
Ghrenn what is the matter with you?!
Me?! What would have happened with you guys if I wasn't here Kia?
Nothing!
What about Shag?
What about him?
Exactly!
I don't understand you! I have a friend who actually does things with me and you are acting like I've forgotten my vows to Shagrath. I would NEVER do that. I love him and him alone. Nobody can replace him! So don't even think for a moment that I would even consider being unfaithful to him. Even if.. If... he never comes back.
The thought of that alone was too much to bear, but speaking it aloud caused me to be unable to hold back tears. I began to sob and crumpled to the floor. Just when I had finally chased all that from my mind. Why was happiness so difficult to cultivate without Sha-chan around?
Ghrenn settled herself beside me and hugged me tightly.
Sorry Kia. Shag will come back for you. Why wouldn't he when he's got somebody like you waiting for him.
She sighed and leaned back.
It’s just… Well… It’s Domo…
I dried my eyes and squeaked.
Domo?
Him and Mish are hooking up behind my back. Well... now its in front of it.
What!?
Ghrenn hugged her knees to her chest. I was too shocked by what she had just said to be sad for myself any longer. I shook my head in utter disbelief.
But.. No way... Wow. Are you certain?
He's supposed to be my boyfriend...
I gaped at her.
That's news to me Ghrenn.
You're kidding…
I've never been more serious ... because uh..
Because what?
Well I'm certain he and a friend of mine were an item...
What?! Since when?
Umm well I mean she talked about marrying him... She has this thing for hume samurai. It's pretty cute actually... Well, when she's not being perverted about it hehe..
This isn't funny at all, Kia...
Ghrenn glared at me. I wasn’t sure if this was some prank or what. I didn’t want to seem cruel to her, but if what she was saying was true...
She used to tell me about their late-night kanoodling…
WHAT?!?!?!?
In a flash, Ghrenn was up off the floor. Her fists were balled at her sides and her tail puffed up behind her as she stomped her foot hard on the floor. This was no joke. My eyes went wide in astonishment.
Ghrenn I didn't realize...
Heh. Well she'll be just as mad as me when she finds out.
Well wait a moment… Did you actually see something? I mean he can just be a caring fellow, you know? Maybe you misunderstood? Besides Mishi is married, remember?
Her husband is no where to be seen and hasn't been for quite a while.
The same goes for Shagrath, but-
So you see why I was giving you grief earlier?
Oh I assure you, Ghrenn, there never has been, nor will there every be anything going on between Domone and I. Heck, he doesn't even speak to me anymore.
I meant about Zidea... Sheesh Kiamo. I sometimes I wonder if you’ve got a light out or something.
Oh.. sorry.
I sighed and we sat in silence for a moment before I continued.
Ghrenn I get so spaced out lately... Maybe something is the matter with me...
They're getting married.
Pardon?
I'm going to put a gobbie head on her doorstep.. A big, ugly, bloody one! With the entrails-
Ghrenn!! That's disgus---uhmmff
The image of something so foul. It was horrid and cruel and for some reason just hearing her say such a thing caused my stomach to churn. And then twist… I clasped my hand to my mouth but that wasn’t going to stop it.
Kia..?
I lurched to grab an empty flower pot and heaved into it.
Woah, you are really sick.
I dabbed my mouth with a nearby wash rag and shook my head in dismay.
I don’t know what is going on. Every little thing makes me cry. Now this.. and I just get so tired. I fainted after the ENM with Zidea. That is why he was here, Ghrenn. I just want to sleep most of the time but I force myself to do things... and usually alone and it... and I miss him... I miss him!!!!!
Once again, I broke down into tears.
Kia... you're depressed.
I shook my head at her and rubbed my eyes. I was so tired of crying!
I think you should go see Monberaux.
I don't want to be depressed...
So go see him and find out if you're sick or depressed.
I sighed. An airship ride to Jeuno was certainly not something I felt like doing. A bath, sure. Wash out my mouth, definitely. Sleep. Yes.
I don’t feel like going to Jeuno right now.
Well soon, okay? Nobody wants to see you like this. I gotta go… Sorry for yelling at you.
I'm not mad at you Ghrenn. I hope things work out with you and Domone.
Ghrenn shook her head and wiggled her fingers at me in farewell as she slipped out the door.
I cleaned the bile residue from my mouth, washed my face and curled up in bed.
Tomorrow, I decided. Tomorrow I will go see Monberaux.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
True Everything
Kup-Kiki! Zidea has come to call!
Oh okay. ^_^ Let him in Sarima.
Hey Kiamo.
Hi!^_^
I have some free time, would you like to try that Brothers ENM today?
Oh certainly!
Okay, but let me warn you, it’s a pretty long journey and getting into the cave is a bit tricky. Are you sure you’re up for it.
Truth be told, I wasn’t sure if I was, but I needed some fun and Zidea always brought that element to any adventure we had.
Let’s do it!
Zidea was right, it was far! And cold! I was trying my best to follow his footprints in the snow, for we both had need for sneak and invisible enchantments, when I spied something far off in the distance.
It had giant bat wings of a purple hue. I blinked, wondering if I was imagining something. Perhaps the cold was affecting me? Perhaps just the way the light hit the snow? No… for as I gingerly approached, I saw not a bat towering in the snowfield but a colossal DRAGON!
Shit.
Woah!
Kiamo?
Oh my Goddess this is amazing!
Where did you go Kia?
I’ve never seen such a thing!
And without further word I attempted to sneak up behind the enormous beast. It was just so majestic! So beautiful! So huge! I had to get a closer look. Not my smartest decision.
I had barely crept up to its tail when it whirled around to face me.
Wha… but I have sneak and invisible enchantments on…
I wheeled backward and nearly fell over in the snowdrifts.
KIAMO RUN!!!!!
Ugh.. Trrrying…
Wait, I’m a Red Mage! Maybe…
{Casting spell} {Sleep} Jormungand! Take care.
JUST RUN KIA!!!
Eeeeeekkkkkkkkk!! Zidea!!!!! I think its chasing me!
The next thing I remember was being gently tugged… propped up… cold snow being wiped from my face…
Zidea? What… are… you doing..?
You okay? Come on we need to move before it sees us again.
I’m sorry… I wanted a picturrre…
I should have warned you… He is true sight and evil evil.
But I was behind him.
And true sound.
Oh…
With Zidea half carrying me, we trudged into a tunnel area where we could rest a moment and be out of the biting wind.
I’m sorry for putting us in such peril, Zidea. It’s just.. I’d never seen such a thing and.. I remember Sha-chan saying to me… He told me of such amazing dragons and promised to take me to see them one day… When I was stronger. I guess… I’ll never be strong enough. I suppose that doesn’t even matter any more, does it…
Zidea sighed and put his arm around me.
Kiamo, that dragon can slay people stronger and more battle hardened than you or I. And sure maybe Shagrath didn’t get a chance to take you but… Well at least you’ve seen this one, right?
But I put you in danger… I’m sorry Zidea.
He’d been so nice to me with no pretence. He never got mad no matter how much I screwed up during training. He was always patient and answered my questions without getting annoyed. What could I ever do to show my appriciation for such things?
I leaned over and hugged Zidea tightly.
Ohooff! Kia?
Perhaps too tightly? I let him go and stood up.
I promise I won’t wander off again Zidea.
Zidea rose as well and tugged my hat over my eyes.
Heh, don’t worry. That was pretty funny.
He chuckled as I fixed my hat and we set off once again.
Finally we got to the cave where we were to face these “brothers”.
As it turned out, the fight didn’t go over too well and we lost. Not only did we lose, but Zidea was knocked out several times, as was I.
I thought for sure he would be cross with me. But somehow, he wasn’t. Instead, he gave me some pointers about where I could improve for next time.
I don’t know what is the matter with me… I just couldn’t … focus. Maybe I’m just not cut out for Red Mage.
Nonsense. Just keep working at it. I know you’ll be great! Have faith.
Right..
I nodded, but then suddenly I felt so ill. I clapped my hand to my mouth and ran for a corner.
Kia..?
I couldn’t even tell him to stay away. I didn’t want him to see what I had eaten before the battle in such a way. I tried to will myself well but my body refused to respond. Instead my stomach seized, causing me to drop to my knees and wretch.
Zidea knelt beside me and pulled my hair back from my face.
How embarrassing!
Heh. Some bad Marron Glace maybe?
I could only shake my head and scoot away from the ick on the floor.
Let me see if I have some water in my pack for you Kia.
I tried to sit up, but even that caused me to become so dizzy. The entire room was spinning. I screwed my eyes shut, but that didn’t help.
Kia!?
Oh okay. ^_^ Let him in Sarima.
Hey Kiamo.
Hi!^_^
I have some free time, would you like to try that Brothers ENM today?
Oh certainly!
Okay, but let me warn you, it’s a pretty long journey and getting into the cave is a bit tricky. Are you sure you’re up for it.
Truth be told, I wasn’t sure if I was, but I needed some fun and Zidea always brought that element to any adventure we had.
Let’s do it!
Zidea was right, it was far! And cold! I was trying my best to follow his footprints in the snow, for we both had need for sneak and invisible enchantments, when I spied something far off in the distance.It had giant bat wings of a purple hue. I blinked, wondering if I was imagining something. Perhaps the cold was affecting me? Perhaps just the way the light hit the snow? No… for as I gingerly approached, I saw not a bat towering in the snowfield but a colossal DRAGON!
Shit.
Woah!
Kiamo?
Oh my Goddess this is amazing!
Where did you go Kia?
I’ve never seen such a thing!
And without further word I attempted to sneak up behind the enormous beast. It was just so majestic! So beautiful! So huge! I had to get a closer look. Not my smartest decision.
I had barely crept up to its tail when it whirled around to face me.
Wha… but I have sneak and invisible enchantments on…
I wheeled backward and nearly fell over in the snowdrifts.
KIAMO RUN!!!!!
Ugh.. Trrrying…
Wait, I’m a Red Mage! Maybe…
{Casting spell} {Sleep} Jormungand! Take care.
JUST RUN KIA!!!
Eeeeeekkkkkkkkk!! Zidea!!!!! I think its chasing me!
Jormungand swatted its mammoth paw at my head, which I just managed to dodge, but it was after me and it could fly. Behind me I felt a woosh of cold air, then hot breath and then… I was falling face first into the snow.
The next thing I remember was being gently tugged… propped up… cold snow being wiped from my face…
Zidea? What… are… you doing..?
You okay? Come on we need to move before it sees us again.
I’m sorry… I wanted a picturrre…
I should have warned you… He is true sight and evil evil.
But I was behind him.
And true sound.
Oh…
With Zidea half carrying me, we trudged into a tunnel area where we could rest a moment and be out of the biting wind.
I’m sorry for putting us in such peril, Zidea. It’s just.. I’d never seen such a thing and.. I remember Sha-chan saying to me… He told me of such amazing dragons and promised to take me to see them one day… When I was stronger. I guess… I’ll never be strong enough. I suppose that doesn’t even matter any more, does it…
Zidea sighed and put his arm around me.
Kiamo, that dragon can slay people stronger and more battle hardened than you or I. And sure maybe Shagrath didn’t get a chance to take you but… Well at least you’ve seen this one, right?
But I put you in danger… I’m sorry Zidea.
He’d been so nice to me with no pretence. He never got mad no matter how much I screwed up during training. He was always patient and answered my questions without getting annoyed. What could I ever do to show my appriciation for such things?
I leaned over and hugged Zidea tightly.
Ohooff! Kia?
Perhaps too tightly? I let him go and stood up.
I promise I won’t wander off again Zidea.
Zidea rose as well and tugged my hat over my eyes.
Heh, don’t worry. That was pretty funny.
He chuckled as I fixed my hat and we set off once again.
Finally we got to the cave where we were to face these “brothers”.
As it turned out, the fight didn’t go over too well and we lost. Not only did we lose, but Zidea was knocked out several times, as was I.
I thought for sure he would be cross with me. But somehow, he wasn’t. Instead, he gave me some pointers about where I could improve for next time.
I don’t know what is the matter with me… I just couldn’t … focus. Maybe I’m just not cut out for Red Mage.
Nonsense. Just keep working at it. I know you’ll be great! Have faith.
Right..
I nodded, but then suddenly I felt so ill. I clapped my hand to my mouth and ran for a corner.
Kia..?
I couldn’t even tell him to stay away. I didn’t want him to see what I had eaten before the battle in such a way. I tried to will myself well but my body refused to respond. Instead my stomach seized, causing me to drop to my knees and wretch.
Zidea knelt beside me and pulled my hair back from my face.
How embarrassing!
Heh. Some bad Marron Glace maybe?
I could only shake my head and scoot away from the ick on the floor.
Let me see if I have some water in my pack for you Kia.
I tried to sit up, but even that caused me to become so dizzy. The entire room was spinning. I screwed my eyes shut, but that didn’t help.
Kia!?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Mysterious Mog House
It’s always fun visiting mog houses to see how other people like to decorate. Or to spend quality time with friends, just relaxing or recounting the days adventures. Plus, listen to stories of how they got some of their rare items and furnishings.
Some furnishing are just plain mysterious!
Some furnishing are just plain mysterious!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Two Types of People
There are a lot jokes people crack that just seem to go over my head. Usually I don’t care. I smile and nod and wait for the conversation to continue.
On one occasion, however, curiosity got the better of me.
There was a call to arms for Besieged. Alfonsas, myself and some of his friends were gathered waiting to defend the city. I privately hoped the undead were not planning an assault. >_>;
It was then I overheard Alfonsas say something odd to his friend. I screwed my face up in confusion and wondered how such a thing could be funny.
I’ll let the pictures tell the rest:
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On one occasion, however, curiosity got the better of me.
There was a call to arms for Besieged. Alfonsas, myself and some of his friends were gathered waiting to defend the city. I privately hoped the undead were not planning an assault. >_>;
It was then I overheard Alfonsas say something odd to his friend. I screwed my face up in confusion and wondered how such a thing could be funny.
I’ll let the pictures tell the rest:
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Stalkerlox Creeperv
Sometimes people ask you very odd things. I usually try to be kind, but sometimes that becomes VERY difficult.
Sometimes they make you feel like they mean you harm in ways I shan’t speak of. They offer you material objects to try to sway your initial reaction.
Be mindful, Red Mage ladies, where you travel in your AF shorts.
I was on a mission in San d’Oria when I felt someone lay a heavy hand on my shoulder and whisper hoarsely into my ear.
{Woman}?
Huh?
You {woman}?
I froze as a wave of fear washed over me. My eyes darted this way and that, hoping to catch a glimpse of a friend. Of course no one was about.
Y.. Yes…
Red Mage only 75?
Ye- Yes…
Busy?
Yes… I’m working on a Chains of Promathia mission.
Oh which?
Dawn.
My heart was threatening to pound out of my chest. I wondered if the stranger could hear it thudding. Perhaps that was his plan. Was he some vestige of evil sent to torment me? I folded my arms across my abdomen and tried to push my fear aside.
Anything you might want or need for your Red Mage?
I shook my head no and turned to face the stranger. A sudden, overwhelming urge to empty my bladder swept over me.
Wouldn’t want someone to give you buyable stuff you might want?
I gingerly shifted my weight to one leg and slid my foot behind me. I had been on my way to speak to Curilla. Surely if I were to race up the ramp the guards would lend me some aid. And oh I really needed to use their toilet. ; ;
That’s happened before… What I mean is, friends have gifted me with things like staves and a sword and a couple of Errant pieces…
Ah, wouldn’t mind someone helping you with anything you wish?
I do… Well… When they aren’t busy… Like… Umm… Like last night my friend helped me with a mission…
Ah cool.
Why do you ask? Did you just move here or something?
I really liked how you looked in those Red Mage legs.
What?! Do I know you?
You do now. Blainlsp.
And with that he reached for my hand.
I… have a meeting with Curilla and then Sir Louverance. I’m sorry, I’ve got to be going.
Then I spun round and scampered off. The stranger didn't follow me inside, thank the Goddess!
When I was through, I saw Cyraxx.
Hey, Cy!
Oh hey Kiamo. You okay?
I uh.. Well do you know someone named Blainlsp?
No, why?
Well he kind of grabbed me and then eventually told me that he really liked how I looked in these.
I waved to my leg attire. Cy chuckled and shrugged.
Well… Those are some short-shorts.
I shook my head in dismay and firmly put my hands on my hips. This was serious!
I wish--
And before I could give voice to my thought, a knot formed in my throat.
Kiamo? What else did this guy do to you?
All I could do was shake my head for a moment.
If you want, I’ll take him out!
Cy had closed the small distance between us and grasped my shoulders. His eyes were so intense. It was kind of frightening.
N- No I… That shouldn’t be necessary. I don’t want to cause anyone undue harm.
Okay… If he gives you trouble, just let me know. Heh, and if he wants to buy you something, suggest Morri Robe.
With that Cy released my shoulders and chuckled hard.
It’s worth 13.7 million gil, ah ha ha ha! Well, if he could buy it, which he can’t though.
I wouldn’t take it anyway.
I’ve got to get going, now. Take care Kiamo.
Okay, you too.
No sooner was Cy out of sight when I felt a hand caress my arm.
Looking good in those red mage legs.
You… Are you.. Trying to pick me up or something?
Yeah, a little, am I bad?
The stranger cast his gaze slowly downward from my face to my chest, to my hips, to my thighs, to my boots and then back up. Had he been hiding out? Cy was long gone. I was totally alone. Totally wishing for Sha-chan. What would he even do in such a situation? He would smile and be pleasant… Om shanti shanti…
Look… I’ll be friends with anybody, but before you get you hopes up…
I held up my left hand and pointed to the band on my ring finger.
This is a Matrimony Band.
Ah, got a boyfriend huh?
Husband.
Here?
Well… he’s kind of {long time} {/away} at the moment…
Shoot! No, no, no, no, no! Shut up! Why did you say that! Idiot!
I blinked back tears. All I wanted right now was to run to Sha-chan’s outstretched arms. To hear him sing me Gayatri Mantra. Everything would be fine then…
I bit my lower lip.
How do you mean?
Well… we held a ring ceremony his last day here… Before he went to study the ways of enlightenment.
Ah… Gets pretty lonely?
At present he is studying at an Ashram in the far far east. But… he is always with me in a way… Like a hand-print on my heart.
I pressed my left hand over my right, both over my heart. It was true. If something had happened to him, I knew I would have felt it. He was with me.
The urge to flee overwhelmed me at that moment.
I focused my vision. Blainlsp was reaching a hand for mine. Way too close…
Think I can see you?
I think I have to go…
I shuffled my feet backward.
Think I can see again?
Keep in mind, sir, that no matter how far away Sha-chan is, I will always be faithful to him.
He your first boyfriend?
What?
Is he your first boyfriend.
He is my best friend.
What is your age?
What does it matter?
Can I help you with anything you want. Just between us.
This was getting creepier by the moment. I shuffled back a tad more. I kind of wanted to use the broad side of my sword on this guy… but that would surely disappoint Sha-chan.
Um… Well next time I go try to camp for Joyuse that would be helpful... to have more people to assist…
Or.. Hmmm. Oh, I know. Assault! I want to get to rank of Captain some day…
Don’t want some buyable things too?
Oh Um… Hmmm, I’m not sure… I don’t usually camp the auction house because I don’t have a whole lot of gil.
Had a few boyfriends?
I shook my head. I had hoped to derail that line of questioning.
When was your first?
He grinned toothily at me. Was that a spittle of drool? I scowled.
That’s rather personal.
It’ll stay between us.
I don’t talk about things like that with anybody, let alone someone I don’t even know.
Please? I’m not asking for graphic details.
No. It’s a policy I have…
Can bend? I’ll do anything you wish.
I shuffled back some more and shook my head.
Anything at all. Even if you want a 40 million gil item like Kraken Club.
Sorry… no…
But seeing legs is okay?
The heck!?
I’m expected at the Manor… Good day.
I really was. And after my meeting there, I cautiously peeked out before continuing on my way.
Ruthaal! Thank the Goddess! I raced up to him and grasped his bicep firmly in both hands.
Shocked, he caught my eyes with what began as a scowl at my invasion of his personal space, then relaxed as he recognized me.
With pleading and affrighted eyes I mouthed, “Help”.
Haha, Kiamo, what do you need now?
In a hushed voice I replied…
Some guy is hitting on me… Its so creepy…
What’s his name? I’ll cast death on him. Haha!
He is wanting to know all kinds of personal things… and I won’t say.
Who is this creep?
Blainlsp. Do you know him?
No..
Well where is he?
I …
I looked around, carefully. Surely he was lurking. Nothing…
I don’t know. He’ll probably pop out of nowhere when you leave.
I can’t exactly follow you around…
Ugh, I know.
Ru grinned and patted me on the head.
Well you’re a big bad Red Mage. I think you are able to handle something like that, eh?
I cast my eyes firmly on the nearby well and sighed heavily.
Sorry… Look I gotta go Kia. You can handle him. Don’t worry.
And with that he warped. I fished some mission instructions from my pocket. Who else did I need to visit in the kingdom…
Oh here you are. Said I could see the legs!
Crap!… ; ;
You’ve seen them…
Am I really being a bad person if I want to do anything for you?
I suppose not, but don’t do it to try and win my affections.
Both?
I shook my head and stuffed the paper back into my pocket so he wouldn’t see my hands trembling.
I’m busy right now…
What if I’m not trying to steal you away from your boyfriend?
I’m still working on a mission either way.
So can you just have both?
I’ve got to go.
And with that I cast warp.
This isn’t even close to the end… this guy stalked me at Dynamis and then even the next day until I finally said I had told ALL my linkshell mates what he was saying to me.
Here is exactly what happened later on:
Sometimes they make you feel like they mean you harm in ways I shan’t speak of. They offer you material objects to try to sway your initial reaction.
Be mindful, Red Mage ladies, where you travel in your AF shorts.
I was on a mission in San d’Oria when I felt someone lay a heavy hand on my shoulder and whisper hoarsely into my ear.
{Woman}?
Huh?
You {woman}?
I froze as a wave of fear washed over me. My eyes darted this way and that, hoping to catch a glimpse of a friend. Of course no one was about.
Y.. Yes…
Red Mage only 75?
Ye- Yes…
Busy?
Yes… I’m working on a Chains of Promathia mission.
Oh which?
Dawn.
My heart was threatening to pound out of my chest. I wondered if the stranger could hear it thudding. Perhaps that was his plan. Was he some vestige of evil sent to torment me? I folded my arms across my abdomen and tried to push my fear aside.
Anything you might want or need for your Red Mage?
I shook my head no and turned to face the stranger. A sudden, overwhelming urge to empty my bladder swept over me.
Wouldn’t want someone to give you buyable stuff you might want?
I gingerly shifted my weight to one leg and slid my foot behind me. I had been on my way to speak to Curilla. Surely if I were to race up the ramp the guards would lend me some aid. And oh I really needed to use their toilet. ; ;
That’s happened before… What I mean is, friends have gifted me with things like staves and a sword and a couple of Errant pieces…
Ah, wouldn’t mind someone helping you with anything you wish?
I do… Well… When they aren’t busy… Like… Umm… Like last night my friend helped me with a mission…
Ah cool.
Why do you ask? Did you just move here or something?
I really liked how you looked in those Red Mage legs.
What?! Do I know you?
You do now. Blainlsp.
And with that he reached for my hand.
I… have a meeting with Curilla and then Sir Louverance. I’m sorry, I’ve got to be going.
Then I spun round and scampered off. The stranger didn't follow me inside, thank the Goddess!
When I was through, I saw Cyraxx.
Hey, Cy!
Oh hey Kiamo. You okay?
I uh.. Well do you know someone named Blainlsp?
No, why?
Well he kind of grabbed me and then eventually told me that he really liked how I looked in these.
I waved to my leg attire. Cy chuckled and shrugged.
Well… Those are some short-shorts.
I shook my head in dismay and firmly put my hands on my hips. This was serious!
I wish--
And before I could give voice to my thought, a knot formed in my throat.
Kiamo? What else did this guy do to you?
All I could do was shake my head for a moment.
If you want, I’ll take him out!
Cy had closed the small distance between us and grasped my shoulders. His eyes were so intense. It was kind of frightening.
N- No I… That shouldn’t be necessary. I don’t want to cause anyone undue harm.
Okay… If he gives you trouble, just let me know. Heh, and if he wants to buy you something, suggest Morri Robe.
With that Cy released my shoulders and chuckled hard.
It’s worth 13.7 million gil, ah ha ha ha! Well, if he could buy it, which he can’t though.
I wouldn’t take it anyway.
I’ve got to get going, now. Take care Kiamo.
Okay, you too.
No sooner was Cy out of sight when I felt a hand caress my arm.
Looking good in those red mage legs.
You… Are you.. Trying to pick me up or something?
Yeah, a little, am I bad?
The stranger cast his gaze slowly downward from my face to my chest, to my hips, to my thighs, to my boots and then back up. Had he been hiding out? Cy was long gone. I was totally alone. Totally wishing for Sha-chan. What would he even do in such a situation? He would smile and be pleasant… Om shanti shanti…
Look… I’ll be friends with anybody, but before you get you hopes up…
I held up my left hand and pointed to the band on my ring finger.
This is a Matrimony Band.
Ah, got a boyfriend huh?
Husband.
Here?
Well… he’s kind of {long time} {/away} at the moment…
Shoot! No, no, no, no, no! Shut up! Why did you say that! Idiot!
I blinked back tears. All I wanted right now was to run to Sha-chan’s outstretched arms. To hear him sing me Gayatri Mantra. Everything would be fine then…
I bit my lower lip.
How do you mean?
Well… we held a ring ceremony his last day here… Before he went to study the ways of enlightenment.
Ah… Gets pretty lonely?
At present he is studying at an Ashram in the far far east. But… he is always with me in a way… Like a hand-print on my heart.
I pressed my left hand over my right, both over my heart. It was true. If something had happened to him, I knew I would have felt it. He was with me.
The urge to flee overwhelmed me at that moment.
I focused my vision. Blainlsp was reaching a hand for mine. Way too close…
Think I can see you?
I think I have to go…
I shuffled my feet backward.
Think I can see again?
Keep in mind, sir, that no matter how far away Sha-chan is, I will always be faithful to him.
He your first boyfriend?
What?
Is he your first boyfriend.
He is my best friend.
What is your age?
What does it matter?
Can I help you with anything you want. Just between us.
This was getting creepier by the moment. I shuffled back a tad more. I kind of wanted to use the broad side of my sword on this guy… but that would surely disappoint Sha-chan.
Um… Well next time I go try to camp for Joyuse that would be helpful... to have more people to assist…
Or.. Hmmm. Oh, I know. Assault! I want to get to rank of Captain some day…
Don’t want some buyable things too?
Oh Um… Hmmm, I’m not sure… I don’t usually camp the auction house because I don’t have a whole lot of gil.
Had a few boyfriends?
I shook my head. I had hoped to derail that line of questioning.
When was your first?
He grinned toothily at me. Was that a spittle of drool? I scowled.
That’s rather personal.
It’ll stay between us.
I don’t talk about things like that with anybody, let alone someone I don’t even know.
Please? I’m not asking for graphic details.
No. It’s a policy I have…
Can bend? I’ll do anything you wish.
I shuffled back some more and shook my head.
Anything at all. Even if you want a 40 million gil item like Kraken Club.
Sorry… no…
But seeing legs is okay?
The heck!?
I’m expected at the Manor… Good day.
I really was. And after my meeting there, I cautiously peeked out before continuing on my way.
Ruthaal! Thank the Goddess! I raced up to him and grasped his bicep firmly in both hands.
Shocked, he caught my eyes with what began as a scowl at my invasion of his personal space, then relaxed as he recognized me.
With pleading and affrighted eyes I mouthed, “Help”.
Haha, Kiamo, what do you need now?
In a hushed voice I replied…
Some guy is hitting on me… Its so creepy…
What’s his name? I’ll cast death on him. Haha!
He is wanting to know all kinds of personal things… and I won’t say.
Who is this creep?
Blainlsp. Do you know him?
No..
Well where is he?
I …
I looked around, carefully. Surely he was lurking. Nothing…
I don’t know. He’ll probably pop out of nowhere when you leave.
I can’t exactly follow you around…
Ugh, I know.
Ru grinned and patted me on the head.
Well you’re a big bad Red Mage. I think you are able to handle something like that, eh?
I cast my eyes firmly on the nearby well and sighed heavily.
Sorry… Look I gotta go Kia. You can handle him. Don’t worry.
And with that he warped. I fished some mission instructions from my pocket. Who else did I need to visit in the kingdom…
Oh here you are. Said I could see the legs!
Crap!… ; ;
You’ve seen them…
Am I really being a bad person if I want to do anything for you?
I suppose not, but don’t do it to try and win my affections.
Both?
I shook my head and stuffed the paper back into my pocket so he wouldn’t see my hands trembling.
I’m busy right now…
What if I’m not trying to steal you away from your boyfriend?
I’m still working on a mission either way.
So can you just have both?
I’ve got to go.
And with that I cast warp.
This isn’t even close to the end… this guy stalked me at Dynamis and then even the next day until I finally said I had told ALL my linkshell mates what he was saying to me.
Here is exactly what happened later on:
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
CoP Pain
Finally, the horrid task of training Dark Knight was over and done with. I wasn't yet free of peril, though.
There was the matter of visiting three Rubious Crystals in Al'Taieu.I began asking my linkshell for advice or assistance.
A few of them agreed to help best some of the Ru'aern notorious monsters.
The next task, however, was too time consuming for them to lend aid.
I explained everything to Zidea and joked that perhaps he and I could simply duo. He thought that was a fine idea.
I wondered if he'd been relieved of his senses.
However, I knew that whatever happened, it would be fun with Zidea.
We headed to the Grand Palace of Hu'Xzoi and escorted some Quasilumin to progress through the floors of the palace. We had to sleepga several creatures and run to near by portals to escape being KO'd, but in the end we managed to find our way to the Cermet Portal without any real peril.
Well that was easy, wasn’t it, Kiamo?
I giggled and adjusted the Red Mage Chapeau atop my head, cocking it ever so slightly to the side as I responded.
Aye, perhaps too easy?
Zidea grinned, interlaced his fingers and straightened his arms before him as he turned his palms outward, cracking his knuckles.
Well, Kiamo, we’ll do our best. And most importantly, have fun. Right?
I clapped my hands together and nodded.
Right! Oh and Zidea…
Hmm?
Thank you so much for coming!
No problem. All you ever have to do is ask, Kiamo.
I nodded and smiled, trying to keep up a jovial facade even though I was feeling worried.
Indeed, the peril was yet to come.
I examined the Portal and the Ix'ghrah appeared.
No matter what we tried, Zidea and I were only able to do minimal damage to it! It also had some sort of regeneration ability because after a short time we noticed that the damage we had done had been healed!
After a few valiant attempts, we resigned to failure and teleported out.
I would have to ask my linkshell yet again... I couldn’t shake the feeling that my requests for assistance were irritating them.
A few days later I worked up the courage to pose a meek request... Again it was far too time consuming for them and I was pointed to someone shouting in Whitegate.
Someone who already had a bad reputation for her incessant complaining and bashing of my Einherjar linkshell.
I didn't want to go with her, but what other choice did I have if I wanted to complete the mission?
Dispite Zidea’s best efforts we couldn't duo the NM...
My other friends were usually occupied and the odds of getting them together all at once seemed slim at best.
With a heavy heart I sighed and asked the girl shouting if she needed a red mage. She did.
We gathered together at the Grand Palace of Hu'Xzoi and soon found that none of them knew how to even start the escort portion of the quest.
It was then that Zidea sent me word of a happy greeting, asking what I was up to. I told him and, even though he had other plans, he agreed to come and help us instead.
The party leader even offered him gil. (Which she never ever paid out to him.)
With Zidea there, we easily made the climb and bested the NM.
After that, with Zidea's help, we visited the different race towers inside the Garden of Ru'Hmet.
With that task complete, Zidea bid me farewell and I thanked him.
It was then that another acquaintance asked what I was up to. I explained and he came to help with the next portion of the mission.
With his aid, we bested the Ix'zdei.
Now the group wanted to continue on to the Empyreal Paradox.
They wanted to battle Promathia himself!!
I wanted to cry! I had to battle the ill feeling brewing in my belly. We had been at this all night long. It was the wee hours of the morning. Dawn would soon break… I leaned against the wall, crouched down and slowly rubbed my temples with the knuckles of my index and middle fingers, willing my stomach to settle.
With no discussion, the group summoned me. They intended to start this epic battle immediately. Though they gave little to no thought to what strategy would be best to employ with the jobs we had at hand.
Our first attempt ended in utter failure.
I think the second did also...
It is a complete blur now, but I did manage to save the following for your viewing amusement:
/headache ~_~;
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Monday, November 15, 2010
Writer's Note
Hello everyone, I actually haven't fallen off the face of the world!
Very soon my lengthy absence will be explained! Stay tuned!=^^=
Until then, bare with me as I catch up on entries I meant to post months and months and months ago~!
As always, happy adventuring and Goddess Bless!
Very soon my lengthy absence will be explained! Stay tuned!=^^=
Until then, bare with me as I catch up on entries I meant to post months and months and months ago~!
As always, happy adventuring and Goddess Bless!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Friends, they turn away
I had found a decent place to solo crabs. No ghosts here. The down side, no Field of Valor experience point bonus either. But I felt safer would prove better in the end when training Dark Knight.
It was still taking its toll on me, though. Every beast slain yanked somber feelings to the forefront of my mind, like an exposed nerve. Every little thing began to upset me. I hated being alone, for that only served to magnify the experience. But who to tell... Why bother?
Boo hoo, Kiamo misses Shagrath... Still... Tell us something we don't know...
Tell us something we care about
My eyes clouded over. I didn't need to see clearly to slay crabs.
My mind wandered. I didn't need to think clearly to slay crabs.
I did need both of those attributes to recognize others, though.
Kiamo?
Wha--?
Before me stood a hume, about a head taller than I. He had chin length brown hair. He reached out a gentle hand to brush away some fly-away tendrils of hair from my cheek. My heart hurt... I bit my lip and my hold on the great sword I had been wielding slackened. It fell to the ground with an angry clunk.
Kiamo..? Are you ill?
There was a firm grip on my shoulder. I lowered my chin and turned my head. This was not the scent of Shagrath. Nor the voice of Shagrath.
I rubbed my eyes into focus and saw the hume for who he was.
Training… has taken its toll upon me as of late.
I hope, for your sake, you finish training dark knight soon.
I sighed and crouched down to retrieve the sword.
Me too… Me too. Have you any idea what happened to Wolf?
No, I do not. But I miss him.
I'm not sure how I feel... The more I think on it, the more I remember he would only come around because of Sha-chan… But then he was pretty nice after Sha left...
Then he just.. Vanished.
I can't help but wonder if..
A knot formed in my throat as I gave voice to what I had been worrying on.
If... its an omen... that... that perhaps…
You think that perhaps he...
Something bad...
I didn't even want to say it. That would make it all the more reality. I blinked back tears.
...Happened to Sha... in the Far East...
Or maybe something bad happened to Wolf?
Nobody knows what happened to him.. its so... Strange.
I wiped both hands across my face from my eyes, down my cheeks, to my chin. I hated being like this.
We can only hope for the best in these situations.
I've been trying to but... training dark knight on my own weighs heavy on my soul...
And now just mentioning this to you... Just the thought of...
Like what if something horrific did happen??
And Wolf is afraid to tell me?
I feel like I'm going to vomit....
I drove the great sword into the ground and held a hand to my mouth. Bile was threatening to work its way up my throat. Slowly, I slid my hand from my mouth to my stomach and drew circles on my belly.
Alfonsas reached out to offer comfort.
Don't Kia.
I know how you can see that.
I thought the same thing once. I hadn't seen or heard from Feimi in a great while and it made me feel awful.
But you just have to believe that Shagrath will come and collect you as he said he would.
I leaned against the stone wall of the cavern with my palm still gently pressed to my abdomen. I tried to will the feeling of nausea to pass.
But...
I wonder... if he forgot.
He said he would write to me too, and he hasn't.
Kia... I'm sorry, but I need to tend to something.
Okay, bye.
I straightened and yanked the great sword from the ground.
Hey, I will be back, alright?
I nodded.
Two requests for you, alright?
I frowned, curious.
And they would be?
First one is to stay safe.
And the second?
Heh, and the second... Stay beautiful.
I don't even know what to say to that... To the second...
To the first I... can only answer with something remiss of what Shagrath said when I asked him to do the very same thing.
The universe will do with me as it wishes.
I have a similar quote, one of my own, "We must understand that our fate is set, but we must act like it is not.".
I had no words. All I could do was nod.
What about that second one?
I said I don't know what to say to that.
It was true, all I could do was blush.
Alfonsas grinned.
Well... I am a bit odd. That's what keeps me, me.
I smiled, acknowledging his odd-ness.
Don't do it!
But I promise myself, and will weigh any consequence, that I will reach the Walk of Echos with you.
The smile I had conjured was all but lost. Now my mind was cluttered with broken promises made by friends. It seemed as though a promise made was a promise broken. Or a limited time offer... Who makes a promise with an expiration date? Every friend who promised me something quickly became perpetually absent soon after.
I shook my head at Alfonsas. I didn't want to lose yet another friend.
I can't un-do it.
I sulked, but Alfonsas seemed pleased with himself.
Heh, then my hands are tied, aren't they?
Inodded and attempted to keep my wits about me as Alfonsas strode off.
The moment I could no longer hear his footfalls, fat tears silently rolled down my cheeks. I collapsed to my knees and tried not to wretch.
All these months I had tried to be strong, but a Vana'dial with out Shagrath was becoming less and less a place I wanted to traverse at all.
I had hoped, with friends beside me, his absence wouldn't be so harsh. But the reality of the situation had turned out to be, I was having to do most things alone or with strangers. That served to only worsen the void left by Sha-chan's departure.
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It was still taking its toll on me, though. Every beast slain yanked somber feelings to the forefront of my mind, like an exposed nerve. Every little thing began to upset me. I hated being alone, for that only served to magnify the experience. But who to tell... Why bother?
Boo hoo, Kiamo misses Shagrath... Still... Tell us something we don't know...
Tell us something we care about
My eyes clouded over. I didn't need to see clearly to slay crabs.
My mind wandered. I didn't need to think clearly to slay crabs.
I did need both of those attributes to recognize others, though.
Kiamo?
Wha--?
Before me stood a hume, about a head taller than I. He had chin length brown hair. He reached out a gentle hand to brush away some fly-away tendrils of hair from my cheek. My heart hurt... I bit my lip and my hold on the great sword I had been wielding slackened. It fell to the ground with an angry clunk.
Kiamo..? Are you ill?
There was a firm grip on my shoulder. I lowered my chin and turned my head. This was not the scent of Shagrath. Nor the voice of Shagrath.
I rubbed my eyes into focus and saw the hume for who he was.
Training… has taken its toll upon me as of late.
I hope, for your sake, you finish training dark knight soon.
I sighed and crouched down to retrieve the sword.
Me too… Me too. Have you any idea what happened to Wolf?
No, I do not. But I miss him.
I'm not sure how I feel... The more I think on it, the more I remember he would only come around because of Sha-chan… But then he was pretty nice after Sha left...
Then he just.. Vanished.
I can't help but wonder if..
A knot formed in my throat as I gave voice to what I had been worrying on.
If... its an omen... that... that perhaps…
You think that perhaps he...
Something bad...
I didn't even want to say it. That would make it all the more reality. I blinked back tears.
...Happened to Sha... in the Far East...
Or maybe something bad happened to Wolf?
Nobody knows what happened to him.. its so... Strange.
I wiped both hands across my face from my eyes, down my cheeks, to my chin. I hated being like this.
We can only hope for the best in these situations.
I've been trying to but... training dark knight on my own weighs heavy on my soul...
And now just mentioning this to you... Just the thought of...
Like what if something horrific did happen??
And Wolf is afraid to tell me?
I feel like I'm going to vomit....
I drove the great sword into the ground and held a hand to my mouth. Bile was threatening to work its way up my throat. Slowly, I slid my hand from my mouth to my stomach and drew circles on my belly.
Alfonsas reached out to offer comfort.
Don't Kia.
I know how you can see that.
I thought the same thing once. I hadn't seen or heard from Feimi in a great while and it made me feel awful.
But you just have to believe that Shagrath will come and collect you as he said he would.
I leaned against the stone wall of the cavern with my palm still gently pressed to my abdomen. I tried to will the feeling of nausea to pass.
But...
I wonder... if he forgot.
He said he would write to me too, and he hasn't.
Kia... I'm sorry, but I need to tend to something.
Okay, bye.
I straightened and yanked the great sword from the ground.
Hey, I will be back, alright?
I nodded.
Two requests for you, alright?
I frowned, curious.
And they would be?
First one is to stay safe.
And the second?
Heh, and the second... Stay beautiful.
I don't even know what to say to that... To the second...
To the first I... can only answer with something remiss of what Shagrath said when I asked him to do the very same thing.
The universe will do with me as it wishes.
I have a similar quote, one of my own, "We must understand that our fate is set, but we must act like it is not.".
I had no words. All I could do was nod.
What about that second one?
I said I don't know what to say to that.
It was true, all I could do was blush.
Perhaps, "Thank you?"
Alfonsas grinned.
It's just... An odd thing to say.
Well... I am a bit odd. That's what keeps me, me.
I smiled, acknowledging his odd-ness.
I'll accept that smile, too. Also, if I may add, Kia. You may not like to be promised things recently...
Don't do it!
But I promise myself, and will weigh any consequence, that I will reach the Walk of Echos with you.
The smile I had conjured was all but lost. Now my mind was cluttered with broken promises made by friends. It seemed as though a promise made was a promise broken. Or a limited time offer... Who makes a promise with an expiration date? Every friend who promised me something quickly became perpetually absent soon after.
I shook my head at Alfonsas. I didn't want to lose yet another friend.
Please don't do it! If another friend betrays me then...
Do you think you can allow me that?
I sulked, but Alfonsas seemed pleased with himself.
Heh, then my hands are tied, aren't they?
Inodded and attempted to keep my wits about me as Alfonsas strode off.
The moment I could no longer hear his footfalls, fat tears silently rolled down my cheeks. I collapsed to my knees and tried not to wretch.
All these months I had tried to be strong, but a Vana'dial with out Shagrath was becoming less and less a place I wanted to traverse at all.
I had hoped, with friends beside me, his absence wouldn't be so harsh. But the reality of the situation had turned out to be, I was having to do most things alone or with strangers. That served to only worsen the void left by Sha-chan's departure.
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Why not Dark?
Even though my time with that dynamis group was over, I couldn't shake the notion of training dark knight.
They had been right, and stun would be useful.
I had looked into other "end-game" linkshells and they required ALL applicable support jobs to be leveled, regardless of this new level cap increase.
So against my better judgment, and with the thought that this was for the greater good... I pulled out the great sword I had been training with last. Along with the other gear, and made my way to Buburimu Peninsula.
No one was in my social linkshells to train with me so I went alone.
I began with crabs, then tried out the Field of Valor page that included Dhamal and Leeches. After gaining some confidence I tried a pugil. That proved more difficult, but not impossible.
The problem arose when my health got low and a ghost smelled it.
I had seen a taru on the beach fishing so I called for help.
The taru turned my way and I raced toward him.
My health was already low, I knew I wouldn't be able to defeat the ghost without help.
But instead of helping, he watched me attempt to defend myself, and eventually fall, then turned his attentions back to the crashing waves. He didn't even cast a line. Just stood there, staring off into the night sky. Probably quietly laughing to himself, or his friends-- I just watched some noob DRK go down in the sand. Q_Q
Luckily, or unluckily, I had gotten a reraise enchantment from the manual. I had to wait until sunrise to activate it, though.
I trudged back to Mhaura and warped home to Windurst… Where I died my hair black to match my current mood. As I was examining my handy-work, Sarima warped home.
Kupo Kiki!!! Adventurer appreciation is underway!
I’m not feeling very appreciative lately, Sarima.
Kup-no silly! Appreciation for kup-YOU. Go and see the moogle outside.
I shimmied into my Warlock’s attire and went to see what Sarima was going on about.
Upon speaking to the moogle she had mentioned, I was given a Dinner Jacket and hose.
I ran home to try them on, then headed back out as I had heard chatter about a quest where the reward was a Moggiebag. Rumor had it this moggiebag dispensed a random amount of gil. That might prove useful.
I was so caught up in my ponderings, I didn’t notice a familiar face.
The young man let out a roar of laughter.
Alfonsas jokingly recoiled from me, mimicking shock.
I grinned and nodded.
I frowned, wondering if anyone had seen Wolf lately. I hadn’t seen him since the grand Airship battle.
Alfonsas chuckled, then knelt before me.
I let out a sulking sigh…
Then I told him of my earlier experience. He offered to come out with me and ensure that didn’t happen again. I smiled and nodded. Company would be nice for a change.
As I lifted my hand to flitter my fingers in farewell, Alfonsas took hold of it and ever so slightly pressed his lips to the back. I blushed.
Alfonsas grinned and let go my hand.
He turned, still grinning, and strode away. I was speechless. Who does that?
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They had been right, and stun would be useful.
I had looked into other "end-game" linkshells and they required ALL applicable support jobs to be leveled, regardless of this new level cap increase.
So against my better judgment, and with the thought that this was for the greater good... I pulled out the great sword I had been training with last. Along with the other gear, and made my way to Buburimu Peninsula.
No one was in my social linkshells to train with me so I went alone.
I began with crabs, then tried out the Field of Valor page that included Dhamal and Leeches. After gaining some confidence I tried a pugil. That proved more difficult, but not impossible.
The problem arose when my health got low and a ghost smelled it.
I had seen a taru on the beach fishing so I called for help.
The taru turned my way and I raced toward him.
My health was already low, I knew I wouldn't be able to defeat the ghost without help.
But instead of helping, he watched me attempt to defend myself, and eventually fall, then turned his attentions back to the crashing waves. He didn't even cast a line. Just stood there, staring off into the night sky. Probably quietly laughing to himself, or his friends-- I just watched some noob DRK go down in the sand. Q_Q
Luckily, or unluckily, I had gotten a reraise enchantment from the manual. I had to wait until sunrise to activate it, though.
I trudged back to Mhaura and warped home to Windurst… Where I died my hair black to match my current mood. As I was examining my handy-work, Sarima warped home.
Kupo Kiki!!! Adventurer appreciation is underway!
I’m not feeling very appreciative lately, Sarima.
Kup-no silly! Appreciation for kup-YOU. Go and see the moogle outside.
I shimmied into my Warlock’s attire and went to see what Sarima was going on about.
Upon speaking to the moogle she had mentioned, I was given a Dinner Jacket and hose.
I ran home to try them on, then headed back out as I had heard chatter about a quest where the reward was a Moggiebag. Rumor had it this moggiebag dispensed a random amount of gil. That might prove useful.
I was so caught up in my ponderings, I didn’t notice a familiar face.
Hey there Kia! You certainly look adorable in your dinner attire.
Oh! And might I add you look quite dashing in yours, sir.
Sir?
You need not be so formal. You remember me, right?
Of course I do, Alfonsas, I featured you in my writings as a “Sexy Single”.
Alfonsas jokingly recoiled from me, mimicking shock.
Haha! Sexy single, hmm?
I grinned and nodded.
Aye, for Valentione's day. I had been helping big brother Wolfknight give out chocolate when I met you. You were wearing a wedding jacket. I inquired where your wife was…
Oh now I remember that. I haven’t got a wife…
Yes, I remember you saying that then, too.
I should like to read your article.
Certainly! I will have my moogle send it to you.
And Wolf… Now that’s someone I haven’t seen in some time.
You were friends with him, right?
Aye.
You haven’t seen him lately?
No…
Nor I…
I’ll ask around, perhaps he’s just been practicing ninja arts lately.
Alfonsas chuckled, then knelt before me.
Glad to have seen you again, Kiamo. Don’t be a stranger.
Get up! Don’t do that… I won’t be.
What have you been doing?
Training Dark Knight. It weighs heavy on my spirit… But if I want to be a respected Red Mage, it’s a support role I need to have at my disposal.
Then I told him of my earlier experience. He offered to come out with me and ensure that didn’t happen again. I smiled and nodded. Company would be nice for a change.
I’ve got to take my leave…
Okay, see you again.
I- I thought we weren’t being forrrmal?
I’m not. That’s just how you treat a lady.
He turned, still grinning, and strode away. I was speechless. Who does that?
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Friday, July 16, 2010
Dreamland Nightmare
The time came around again to attend dynamis with Ruthaal's group. This time it was in "dream lands". Dynamis Valkurm.
I met up with the group behind the outpost.
Ruthaal was no where to be found. I didn't really want to go without him there, but I wasn't about to turn tail and run either.
The leader was asking what drops people wanted. A lot. I hadn't planned to choose anything since this was only my second time going with them. At the same time I wondered if she kept repeating herself because I had yet to answer. So I finally said, Red mage, it is the only job I have at 75.
That started chatter about support jobs.
Do you have dark knight?
A knot formed in my stomach.
No... I have black mage, white mage and ninja...
Why not dark?
Well... I... It was suggested strongly to me not to train dark knight...
Who told you that?!
...because of the level cap increase... black mage support will get stun so...
Well that's stupid! You won't even be able to get that spell with black mage until the cap is 99. That is a ways off yet. Whoever told you that must not like you much.
I'm sorry... I... I'll work on it for next time...
Sub Black Mage then.
As I walked to Selbina to change my support from white to black mage, I thought about last time I had trained Dark Knight.
I didn't want to go through that again.
Shagrath wouldn't be around to save me this time...
The knot became a sharp pain and I doubled over, clutching my abdomen. My knees fell into the sand.
Get it together!
I changed, and ran back to the outpost.
We got into groups and entered using the enchanted hourglass.
Once inside, it seemed like a repeat of the last time, only with cacti.
I ran around using sleepga and sleep. It seemed the melee were attacking two different creatures.
There was talk of some fly that should have been pulled…
I wasn't sure what else to do and there wasn't much instruction being given.
Eventually I did see the fly. They were able to slay it.
Then all of a sudden all my enchantments wore off. Including reraise!!
I began to re-cast blink, stoneskin, refresh and phalanx, knowing they would be needed for whatever was pulled next.
However, while I was resting, all but three of us had moved camp.
We could rest at next camp, the leader said.
So off we ran looking for them.
I was wishing she had said that before taking off.
We found them and soon after, another slew of monsters had surrounded us.
I desperately tried to sleep, but again it seemed more then one thing was being hit, and subsequently woken up.
Again, I was face first in the sand.
One charge on my reraise earring. I didn't even want to get up.
After all the monsters returned from whence they had came, I did raise up.
There was shouting.
Then the leader shouted something about too many people trying to get her attention to talk privately.
Someone else saying we didn't have enough people and shouldn't have attempted this.
I fished the hourglass from my bag to see how much longer I would have to endure the beatings and bickering.
It was then that I heard the leader screaming about no more events until she decided to set one in linkshell message.
And then she yelled the words I had been waiting for.
“Just break glass! We are done here!”
Not that I wanted to abandon anybody, but I wasn't White Mage. Nobody likes an "R1" when there is "R3" to be had.
I saw everyone dropping or smashing the glass.
That's all I needed and I pitched mine at the wall. I didn't even wait for the broken magical seal to eject me from the battlefield. I cast warp, and with a whoosh, found myself back in Port Windurst.
Then I pulled the linkpearl out of my ear and let it roll off my fingertips as I stalked through archway leading into the residential district.
I had no desire to be around such bickering and anger. I wondered how Ru put up with it.
My head was throbbing as I stripped down, then sunk into the fountain. The wounds from the last time hadn’t even healed yet… I couldn’t even look any longer. I simply pitched my head back, closed my eyes and tried to let the warm water soothe me.
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I met up with the group behind the outpost.
Ruthaal was no where to be found. I didn't really want to go without him there, but I wasn't about to turn tail and run either.
The leader was asking what drops people wanted. A lot. I hadn't planned to choose anything since this was only my second time going with them. At the same time I wondered if she kept repeating herself because I had yet to answer. So I finally said, Red mage, it is the only job I have at 75.
That started chatter about support jobs.
Do you have dark knight?
A knot formed in my stomach.
No... I have black mage, white mage and ninja...
Why not dark?
Well... I... It was suggested strongly to me not to train dark knight...
Who told you that?!
...because of the level cap increase... black mage support will get stun so...
Well that's stupid! You won't even be able to get that spell with black mage until the cap is 99. That is a ways off yet. Whoever told you that must not like you much.
I'm sorry... I... I'll work on it for next time...
Sub Black Mage then.
As I walked to Selbina to change my support from white to black mage, I thought about last time I had trained Dark Knight.
I didn't want to go through that again.
Shagrath wouldn't be around to save me this time...
The knot became a sharp pain and I doubled over, clutching my abdomen. My knees fell into the sand.
Get it together!
I changed, and ran back to the outpost.
We got into groups and entered using the enchanted hourglass.
Once inside, it seemed like a repeat of the last time, only with cacti.
I ran around using sleepga and sleep. It seemed the melee were attacking two different creatures.
There was talk of some fly that should have been pulled…
I wasn't sure what else to do and there wasn't much instruction being given.
Eventually I did see the fly. They were able to slay it.
Then all of a sudden all my enchantments wore off. Including reraise!!
I began to re-cast blink, stoneskin, refresh and phalanx, knowing they would be needed for whatever was pulled next.
However, while I was resting, all but three of us had moved camp.
We could rest at next camp, the leader said.
So off we ran looking for them.
I was wishing she had said that before taking off.
We found them and soon after, another slew of monsters had surrounded us.
I desperately tried to sleep, but again it seemed more then one thing was being hit, and subsequently woken up.
Again, I was face first in the sand.
One charge on my reraise earring. I didn't even want to get up.
After all the monsters returned from whence they had came, I did raise up.
There was shouting.
Then the leader shouted something about too many people trying to get her attention to talk privately.
Someone else saying we didn't have enough people and shouldn't have attempted this.
I fished the hourglass from my bag to see how much longer I would have to endure the beatings and bickering.
It was then that I heard the leader screaming about no more events until she decided to set one in linkshell message.
And then she yelled the words I had been waiting for.
“Just break glass! We are done here!”
Not that I wanted to abandon anybody, but I wasn't White Mage. Nobody likes an "R1" when there is "R3" to be had.
I saw everyone dropping or smashing the glass.
That's all I needed and I pitched mine at the wall. I didn't even wait for the broken magical seal to eject me from the battlefield. I cast warp, and with a whoosh, found myself back in Port Windurst.
Then I pulled the linkpearl out of my ear and let it roll off my fingertips as I stalked through archway leading into the residential district.
I had no desire to be around such bickering and anger. I wondered how Ru put up with it.
My head was throbbing as I stripped down, then sunk into the fountain. The wounds from the last time hadn’t even healed yet… I couldn’t even look any longer. I simply pitched my head back, closed my eyes and tried to let the warm water soothe me.
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Monday, July 12, 2010
Too Good to Last…
After the end-game linkshell I had joined canceled every event I had intended to attend, I felt dejected... upset... and frustrated.
They had been so amazing for dynamis. I didn’t understand what had happened in one weeks time.
There was so much I had yet to do and knew I could never do with my two socials.
Even calling those linkshell's "social" was starting to stretch the truth, sadly.
They both were empty more often than not. When members were around, they seemed to be up to something and so busied with that something, that they could not be bothered to reply to "hello" or "what's going on?".
It was then that I spied Ruthaal. The paladin I had met during Besieged.
I dropped my eyes from his gaze and studied my errant shoes. He had given them to me. They were dirty with use. I almost always wore them.
Why ask... He was a more advanced- Well, everything!
I raced after him. This was crazy! I had only done one dynamis-- EVER. One needs to apply, don't they? Perhaps tonight they were short-staffed and needed a Red Mage?
Most of the other members were already grouped up and entering.
A taru female smiled up at me as she handed me a pearl.
Once inside I was invited to a party. The others had already begun pulling Yagudo.
All I knew was what I had done during my previous run. Sleepga the incoming monsters.
And so I did.
Luckily that seemed to be the right thing to do.
That and silence the crows. Wow those things could be nasty. It only took one time of getting silenced by them for me to follow up every sleepga with several silences on any and every crow I saw.
Though the run started out okay... It later turned into a horrid mess.
There is something called, "the death house".
Some elvaan managed to run straight into it. Thus getting the attention of every single Yagudo standing around it after the rest of the group had started sneaking by.
They knocked him out, right in front of the front door, and then came for us.
I was the next one knocked out... It was then that I heard people shouting, "WHO AGGRO'D THE DEATH HOUSE?!!" and glancing at me.
I had followed directions... I was sticking close to the wall and carefully creeping by. I had seen who had really done it.
I hauled my self up and crawled to Ruthaal.
It wasn't okay! I didn't want to get a bad reputation for something I hadn't done.
Every one had gotten knocked out because of it. While people were gathering their wits and resting after the Yagudo had wandered away, they started asking one another who aggro'd the death house.
Finally, the elvaan spoke up.
The leader, the same taru who had handed me a pearl, was trying to figure out how to get the elvaan out of the predicament he was in.
Raising him was not an option since he was so close to the enemies.
I'm not entirely sure what happened after that. Other then everyone getting knocked out AGAIN.
After recovering from that... I think there was talk about pulling some NM.
However that was done improperly and we all got knocked out AGAIN.
This kept repeating and soon I found that the brand new re-raise earring I had purchased just the other day, had FOUR charges left on it.
I was battered and bruised and tired.
Finally the taru leader said to drop glass. Time was running out anyway.
I sat in a sad heap on the steps leading up to the residential district.
When Ruthaal strode by, I gently tugged at his pant leg to quietly get his attention.
He glanced down, saw me, and sat beside me.
I shook my head and burried my fingers in my hair. Perhaps I just wasn't ready. I wasn't a seasoned Red Mage. I wasn't used to taking such a beating. Didn't know what to do automatically.
Then the taru leader approached, and sat down with us. She patted me on the shoulder.
I shook my head no and she smiled, then kipped-up like taru's do and skipped away.
Once in my mog house, I stripped off my gear and settled down in the fountain. I examined my many scrapes and bruises.
Is this what it is to be Red Mage in dynamis? I wasn't sure how much more I could take. I needed training, more than campaign could offer. More than a merit group could teach me. But with who and how? Perhaps Zidea… but I didn’t want to bother him overmuch.
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They had been so amazing for dynamis. I didn’t understand what had happened in one weeks time.
There was so much I had yet to do and knew I could never do with my two socials.
Even calling those linkshell's "social" was starting to stretch the truth, sadly.
They both were empty more often than not. When members were around, they seemed to be up to something and so busied with that something, that they could not be bothered to reply to "hello" or "what's going on?".
It was then that I spied Ruthaal. The paladin I had met during Besieged.
Hey Ruthaal.
What's up Kia?
Well...
I dropped my eyes from his gaze and studied my errant shoes. He had given them to me. They were dirty with use. I almost always wore them.
Kia? Is something the matter?
Oh-- Ah well... I was wondering...
Why ask... He was a more advanced- Well, everything!
Yes?
What... What linkshell do you do Dynamis with? Mine has cancelled all runs in the foreseeable future, sadly.
Oh, that's a shame. Come with me then. Hurry! We're about to do Dynamis Windurst.
What?!
Come on! It'll be fine.
I raced after him. This was crazy! I had only done one dynamis-- EVER. One needs to apply, don't they? Perhaps tonight they were short-staffed and needed a Red Mage?
Most of the other members were already grouped up and entering.
A taru female smiled up at me as she handed me a pearl.
Once inside I was invited to a party. The others had already begun pulling Yagudo.
All I knew was what I had done during my previous run. Sleepga the incoming monsters.
And so I did.
Luckily that seemed to be the right thing to do.
That and silence the crows. Wow those things could be nasty. It only took one time of getting silenced by them for me to follow up every sleepga with several silences on any and every crow I saw.
Though the run started out okay... It later turned into a horrid mess.
There is something called, "the death house".
Some elvaan managed to run straight into it. Thus getting the attention of every single Yagudo standing around it after the rest of the group had started sneaking by.
They knocked him out, right in front of the front door, and then came for us.
I was the next one knocked out... It was then that I heard people shouting, "WHO AGGRO'D THE DEATH HOUSE?!!" and glancing at me.
I had followed directions... I was sticking close to the wall and carefully creeping by. I had seen who had really done it.
I hauled my self up and crawled to Ruthaal.
Ru... It wasn't me... I saw that Elvaan... I don't know his name but he ran straight into it for some reason.
It's okay Kia.
Every one had gotten knocked out because of it. While people were gathering their wits and resting after the Yagudo had wandered away, they started asking one another who aggro'd the death house.
Finally, the elvaan spoke up.
The leader, the same taru who had handed me a pearl, was trying to figure out how to get the elvaan out of the predicament he was in.
Raising him was not an option since he was so close to the enemies.
I'm not entirely sure what happened after that. Other then everyone getting knocked out AGAIN.
After recovering from that... I think there was talk about pulling some NM.
However that was done improperly and we all got knocked out AGAIN.
This kept repeating and soon I found that the brand new re-raise earring I had purchased just the other day, had FOUR charges left on it.
I was battered and bruised and tired.
Finally the taru leader said to drop glass. Time was running out anyway.
I sat in a sad heap on the steps leading up to the residential district.
When Ruthaal strode by, I gently tugged at his pant leg to quietly get his attention.
He glanced down, saw me, and sat beside me.
Ruthaal... Is it always like that?
Well, no, not always. There is always death, but not as bad as that was.
I see... The other group I went with... I wasn't knocked out even once. It was so much fun. This...
Then the taru leader approached, and sat down with us. She patted me on the shoulder.
I hope that wasn't too rough for you, hun.
To be perfectly honest, m'am, I'm not used to that.
It'll be better next time! Don't worry. Happens to the best of us. I hope we didn't scare you off, hun?
I shook my head no and she smiled, then kipped-up like taru's do and skipped away.
What are you going to do now?
I... Well I probably ought to go campaign but... I think I shall lay down instead.
See you later, then, Kia.
See you around, Ruthaal.
Once in my mog house, I stripped off my gear and settled down in the fountain. I examined my many scrapes and bruises.
Is this what it is to be Red Mage in dynamis? I wasn't sure how much more I could take. I needed training, more than campaign could offer. More than a merit group could teach me. But with who and how? Perhaps Zidea… but I didn’t want to bother him overmuch.
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
Excitable Kiamo
A knock on my mog house door. It was kind of odd handling visitors myself. Sarima was away visiting friends. I didn’t mind so much though, because typically upon her return, she brought some extra storage!
I poked my head out the door to find Zidea.
Hi!! Come in!
Hey Kia, I got your message. You seemed so… Excitable heh. I figured I would just stop by.
Oh yes!
Zidea followed me inside and I busied myself preparing him a cup of tea. He looked a little bedraggled, no doubt from some amazing Red Mage adventure.
So, you had your first dynamis run?
I did!! Oh Zidea is was so FUN.
I bet you were pretty busy.
That I was! Here, tea? Sit! Relax. Let me tell you… Oh I had to ask so may questions before we entered. I wanted to give it my best, especially being new. I didn’t want to screw anything up.
Zidea smiled and chuckled as he lowered himself to a comfortable sitting position on the floor. I pressed the mug of tea into his hands, grinning.
They told me to sleepga on the pulls. That was always the most important thing. Sleepga first, everything else after. And so I did. Every pull, sleepga! Then I would cast refresh on the blue mage as she needed. I cured when my comrades were taking a beating. I even set some ice magic on those things they called statues.
Aye, Red Mage in dynamis can be difficult and very busy.
Oh Aye! Very busy! Very exciting! I was loving every moment.
I knelt before Zidea, my eyes shining with renewed excitement as I relived the event in my mind.
Even when an angry Quadav woke up and came after me, I slept it and grinned, not a scratch! Then one of the melee would come along and make quick work of it.
Ohhh! I was even lucky enough to obtain a Wootz Ore!
Wonderful, those sell for a nice amount of gil.
Aye! And I am certainly lacking funds as of late.
I giggled, and paused for breath, remembering the rest of the run.
And did they win it for you?
Oh I am just getting to that part.
I stuck out my tongue at Zidea and waved a finger at him, teasing, before continuing.
When it finally came time for the mega boss… Oh goddess, it sure was mega sized! The leader told us, only magic could be used to defeat it.
Yes, that’s correct. Were you brave enough to cast?
Well, before it was pulled, I asked what spell was best.
Did they tell you Blizzard or Thunder?
They said any. So I fired off a blizzard, thunder… whatever, I don’t even remember hehe… until I ran out of mana.
Once it fell, a mark appeared on the ground. When I checked it…
I presented Zidea with what I had found there.
“Dynamis-Bastok Interloper”. Congratulations Kia!
I excitedly thrust a fist into the air.
Yeah! My first dynamis win! I hope they’re all like that.
Sounds like you went with a really good group. I’m glad your first experience was a good one.
I let out a long sigh and stretched out across the floor.
Yes… And I was quite tired at the end, but so glad for the new, exciting experience. I’m really looking forward to the next one!
And what of that limbus run?
Oh that!!!
I happily clapped my hands together and quickly pulled myself into a kneeling position to better re-tell the tale.
Myst went as Corsair, plus two of her black mage friends and I. My job was to set gravity on incoming monsters. Then sleep after the black mages did a volley of ga spells. Rinse and repeat, as Myst so fondly described it. Which worked out pretty well until we got to the area with behemoth type creatures. They resisted gravity, so I quickly cast bind instead. Luckily that held.
Good!
Yes, hehe, the black mages even said to me, good bind. At the end, there was a super huge behemoth monster!
Heh, yes, a variation of King Behemoth. That is a notorious monster you would find not far from Qufim Island.
Oh in Behemoth’s Dominion.
Exactly.
I’ve been there before, but not seen such a creature, thankfully. The one we encountered was frightful, indeed! Hehe. We, well who ever it was chasing, ran around in a circle with the monster after them. The black mages would cast on it when it stopped to cast on us. This time, my job was to cast Bio and Poison. I even snuck a couple blizzard spells in. Hehe. Oh and of course keep the black mages refreshed.
Of course.
Oh.. But eventually, well I tried to cure, too… but oh… one black mage got knocked out! Myst kept the monster occupied while they recovered. That part was kind of worrisome. But in the end, we bested it!
I grabbed Zidea’s free hand as he finished taking a sip of tea.
Wow! So exciting and fun. I’m really looking forward to the next limbus event with them! They are very talented.
Zidea chuckled, set down his tea and patted me on the head.
That’s great! I’m glad things are going well for you. Thank you for the tea but, I’ve got to get going for Kirin.
I rose to my feet as well and playfully saluted Zidea.
Oh, well I wish you luck on that then!
Well… it isn’t for a while yet, but getting to Kirin room sucks sometimes. I went zero out of forty once.
Long walk-- Huh?
You have to tele to his room. And you either get to it or you don’t. Heh, if you don’t you have to walk back to the beginning to try again.
I pursed my lips and shook my head, confused.
That’s… unfortunate. So it’s totally random?
No… There is a way to one hundred percent get there I think… But I don’t know what it is. Or maybe those people are lucky 100% of the time.
Well I hope you get there first try, then.
It might happen.
Zidea flashed a big smile at me. Then he winked and pressed his hand to my shoulder.
It might not. Heh, you’re welcome to come watch the death. If you’re going to be up a while yet. It will be some time before we start.
Yeah I would… I w--- well no I mean I don’t want to see you and your friends die.
I pouted, choosing my next words.
Aww, but it’s so fun.
I should like to see Kirin one day.
You get to watch me kite Kirin, die, kite again! Haha!
…maybe help to slay it?
We slay it after his minions are dead.
If it wasn’t so late… I would absolutely come and fast cast cure IV you!
Do you know Cure IV pulls massive hate? You would die before I would if you did that.
He patted me gently on the head.
I peeked up at him, and wrinkled my nose.
At least you wouldn’t die then.
Heh, but you would. That would be counter productive.
But you’re the kiter.
Yeah, me and a paladin are.
I let out a disappointed sigh.
I’m going to have to get yet another linkshell to do sky stuff. None of the linkshells I have do it.
None?
No… The dynamis one stopped. The one social does it sometimes, but when I tried to find out exactly when, I was told something like… When people are on and feel like it.
Vague…
I nodded solemnly.
I don’t want to keep you! Good luck tonight, Zidea.
Thank you Kiamo. Sleep tight and sweet dreams.
I poked my head out the door to find Zidea.
Hi!! Come in!
Hey Kia, I got your message. You seemed so… Excitable heh. I figured I would just stop by.
Oh yes!
Zidea followed me inside and I busied myself preparing him a cup of tea. He looked a little bedraggled, no doubt from some amazing Red Mage adventure.
So, you had your first dynamis run?
I did!! Oh Zidea is was so FUN.
I bet you were pretty busy.
That I was! Here, tea? Sit! Relax. Let me tell you… Oh I had to ask so may questions before we entered. I wanted to give it my best, especially being new. I didn’t want to screw anything up.
Zidea smiled and chuckled as he lowered himself to a comfortable sitting position on the floor. I pressed the mug of tea into his hands, grinning.
They told me to sleepga on the pulls. That was always the most important thing. Sleepga first, everything else after. And so I did. Every pull, sleepga! Then I would cast refresh on the blue mage as she needed. I cured when my comrades were taking a beating. I even set some ice magic on those things they called statues.
Aye, Red Mage in dynamis can be difficult and very busy.
Oh Aye! Very busy! Very exciting! I was loving every moment.
I knelt before Zidea, my eyes shining with renewed excitement as I relived the event in my mind.
Even when an angry Quadav woke up and came after me, I slept it and grinned, not a scratch! Then one of the melee would come along and make quick work of it.
Ohhh! I was even lucky enough to obtain a Wootz Ore!
Wonderful, those sell for a nice amount of gil.
Aye! And I am certainly lacking funds as of late.
I giggled, and paused for breath, remembering the rest of the run.
And did they win it for you?
Oh I am just getting to that part.
I stuck out my tongue at Zidea and waved a finger at him, teasing, before continuing.
When it finally came time for the mega boss… Oh goddess, it sure was mega sized! The leader told us, only magic could be used to defeat it.
Yes, that’s correct. Were you brave enough to cast?
Well, before it was pulled, I asked what spell was best.
Did they tell you Blizzard or Thunder?
They said any. So I fired off a blizzard, thunder… whatever, I don’t even remember hehe… until I ran out of mana.
Once it fell, a mark appeared on the ground. When I checked it…
I presented Zidea with what I had found there.
“Dynamis-Bastok Interloper”. Congratulations Kia!
I excitedly thrust a fist into the air.
Yeah! My first dynamis win! I hope they’re all like that.
Sounds like you went with a really good group. I’m glad your first experience was a good one.
I let out a long sigh and stretched out across the floor.
Yes… And I was quite tired at the end, but so glad for the new, exciting experience. I’m really looking forward to the next one!
And what of that limbus run?
Oh that!!!
I happily clapped my hands together and quickly pulled myself into a kneeling position to better re-tell the tale.
Myst went as Corsair, plus two of her black mage friends and I. My job was to set gravity on incoming monsters. Then sleep after the black mages did a volley of ga spells. Rinse and repeat, as Myst so fondly described it. Which worked out pretty well until we got to the area with behemoth type creatures. They resisted gravity, so I quickly cast bind instead. Luckily that held.
Good!
Yes, hehe, the black mages even said to me, good bind. At the end, there was a super huge behemoth monster!
Heh, yes, a variation of King Behemoth. That is a notorious monster you would find not far from Qufim Island.
Oh in Behemoth’s Dominion.
Exactly.
I’ve been there before, but not seen such a creature, thankfully. The one we encountered was frightful, indeed! Hehe. We, well who ever it was chasing, ran around in a circle with the monster after them. The black mages would cast on it when it stopped to cast on us. This time, my job was to cast Bio and Poison. I even snuck a couple blizzard spells in. Hehe. Oh and of course keep the black mages refreshed.
Of course.
Oh.. But eventually, well I tried to cure, too… but oh… one black mage got knocked out! Myst kept the monster occupied while they recovered. That part was kind of worrisome. But in the end, we bested it!
I grabbed Zidea’s free hand as he finished taking a sip of tea.
Wow! So exciting and fun. I’m really looking forward to the next limbus event with them! They are very talented.
Zidea chuckled, set down his tea and patted me on the head.
That’s great! I’m glad things are going well for you. Thank you for the tea but, I’ve got to get going for Kirin.
I rose to my feet as well and playfully saluted Zidea.
Oh, well I wish you luck on that then!
Well… it isn’t for a while yet, but getting to Kirin room sucks sometimes. I went zero out of forty once.
Long walk-- Huh?
You have to tele to his room. And you either get to it or you don’t. Heh, if you don’t you have to walk back to the beginning to try again.
I pursed my lips and shook my head, confused.
That’s… unfortunate. So it’s totally random?
No… There is a way to one hundred percent get there I think… But I don’t know what it is. Or maybe those people are lucky 100% of the time.
Well I hope you get there first try, then.
It might happen.
Zidea flashed a big smile at me. Then he winked and pressed his hand to my shoulder.
It might not. Heh, you’re welcome to come watch the death. If you’re going to be up a while yet. It will be some time before we start.
Yeah I would… I w--- well no I mean I don’t want to see you and your friends die.
I pouted, choosing my next words.
Aww, but it’s so fun.
I should like to see Kirin one day.
You get to watch me kite Kirin, die, kite again! Haha!
…maybe help to slay it?
We slay it after his minions are dead.
If it wasn’t so late… I would absolutely come and fast cast cure IV you!
Do you know Cure IV pulls massive hate? You would die before I would if you did that.
He patted me gently on the head.
I peeked up at him, and wrinkled my nose.
At least you wouldn’t die then.
Heh, but you would. That would be counter productive.
But you’re the kiter.
Yeah, me and a paladin are.
I let out a disappointed sigh.
I’m going to have to get yet another linkshell to do sky stuff. None of the linkshells I have do it.
None?
No… The dynamis one stopped. The one social does it sometimes, but when I tried to find out exactly when, I was told something like… When people are on and feel like it.
Vague…
I nodded solemnly.
I don’t want to keep you! Good luck tonight, Zidea.
Thank you Kiamo. Sleep tight and sweet dreams.
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