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.

Hey there Kia!  You certainly look adorable in your dinner attire.

Oh!  And might I add you look quite dashing in yours, sir.

Sir?

The young man let out a roar of laughter.

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 frowned, wondering if anyone had seen Wolf lately.  I hadn’t seen him since the grand Airship battle.

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?

I let out a sulking sigh…

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.

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.

I-  I thought we weren’t being forrrmal?

Alfonsas grinned and let go my hand.

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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