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Post by Flynn//Gauche on May 29, 2011 20:31:48 GMT -5
[The mountains surrounding Relewiese Hollow are hardly forgiving or easy to navigate. High winds and thin trails make it dangerous for everyone; adults can barely fit on the paths, while the weight of a child can barely hold against the harsh weather. They're easily buffeted.
Despite all this, Gauche is still there slowly making her way down the mountain, pressing against the side of the rocky wall to keep from being pushed off the edge. That would hurt. A lot.
When she finally reaches the bottom, she runs toward a small opening that looks something akin to a cave and darts inside. It's very dark at first, but as she moves further inside, the the darkness fades and is slowly illuminated by what appears to be physical aer, but her gaze is focused on the glowing flowers.]
Found them. [smiles faintly and walks toward a large patch, kneeling down] I knew they'd still be here.
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A/N: Weird start is weird. For anyone who doesn't remember from the game, the flowers look like this. |
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Post by Judith on May 29, 2011 21:37:29 GMT -5
[Judith is no stranger to traveling. She's used to ending up in all sorts of peculiar places- Ba'ul seems to make a point of hunting in the most deserted areas possible. Since she can't and won't accompany him on his hunts, she frequently gets left behind in sections of land that are not often visited by people.
Today, Ba'ul has decided that he has a taste for the creatures that inhabit the mountains around Relewiese Hollow. Judith dismounts, waving her friend off before turning to survey the place that she will be staying at for the next few hours. Placing her hands on her hips, she eventually decides that a walk would be the most interesting thing to do, since the physical exercise will compensate for the lack of scenery.
Decision made, she sets off into the heart of the mountains. Climbing down is tricky business, and she enjoys the amount of concentration she has to employ in order to avoid falling.
After a while, Judith eventually reaches the bottom. She half-turns, undecided about whether or not to go back up right away, when an indentation in the cliff off to the side catches her eye. Curiosity piqued, she walks closer to it and sees that it is, in fact, the entrance to what appears to be a cave. She looks around once before stepping inside, figuring that she can take a little break in the shade before venturing back up the cliffs. Once she passes a little way through the darkness, however, she sees a glow.]
Flowers...? [She muses out loud as she takes in the view of the cavern, failing to notice the other person in the cavern a few feet to the side of her.] That's strange.
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Post by Flynn//Gauche on May 29, 2011 22:06:49 GMT -5
[Looking through the flowers before her, Gauche's lips draw into a tight line. Just as with any plant, not all the blooms are perfect, but she will take nothing less back with her. She expected this, however, and continues to examine each flower from top to bottom. Even the stem needs to be in good condition. These will be a gift.]
Uneven petals... [mutters to herself as she moves from flower to flower] Miscoloured, torn leaves, broken stem... ah! [She suddenly stops and reaches out and carefully plucks one from the ground] This one is good.
[She cradles it in her right arm and keeps moving, low enough to the ground to see all the flowers properly. Each step she takes is slow and precise to avoid crushing any of them, making sure that she remains on her toes and only lands in grass. Her focus almost makes her miss the sudden new-comer. Almost.
Drawing her weapon, Gauche stands quickly and extends her left arm, aiming at the woman standing a short-ways away.]
What are you doing here? [frowns and takes a half-step forward] You, you're... [pauses for a moment. She knows that face.] |
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Post by Judith on May 30, 2011 10:36:35 GMT -5
[Seeing flowers underground isn't a new experience for her, but it's seeing them here that's interesting. She can't quite remember if she has been here before; all the small little details of the places she's visited have blurred together at this point.
Still, the view before her more than makes up for any confusion that she has. Smiling, Judith walks forward a little more, memorizing the sights around her to make sure that she doesn't forget such a lovely place again. A motion from off to the side catches her attention, however, and she spins quickly to see another person in the process of pointing a weapon at her.
A frown tugs at the corners of Judith's lips, and her hands automatically go for the spear at her back, bringing it forwards to rest at her side.]
I could ask the same of you. [speaks pleasantly, but stays where she is. As the other person comes closer, however, pieces of memory suddenly start to slide into place.] Wait. Are you...Gauche? [hesitantly.]
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Post by Flynn//Gauche on May 30, 2011 11:54:35 GMT -5
[Hearing her name is unexpected. She doesn't see a reason for the woman in front of her to know it, but it does cause her to relax slightly. Only very slightly.]
I am. [Quietly, still frowning.] ...You are of Brave Vesperia; Judith. The girl with an Entelexeia. [she rattles off the information with ease. It isn't too surprising she knows this. Just look at her father.
Her eyes remain on Judith, but she lowers the weapon, not wanting to fight. She has no doubt in her own strength, but should something go wrong, Droite nor Yeager know where she is. That would prove issue. She cannot afford to be injured and left here. Though Brave Vesperia has a habit of being, as she calls it, soft.]
I'm... here for flowers. [It's simple, truthful, and gives her no reason to tell a lie. Or... the entire truth.]
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Post by Judith on May 31, 2011 18:59:42 GMT -5
[Pleased that she has guessed the name right, Judith smiles politely. It seems that paying attention during the very few encounters that she has had with the girl in front of her has payed off.]
I am. [she responds mildly, rather curious that Gauche knows those details about her. Still, it's not like she has tried terribly hard to hide her allegiance or her friend.
Tilting her head to the side, Judith keeps her spear resting loosely at her side and settles back into a more relaxed stance. She has become rather curious about the reasons that have brought Gauche here at practically the same time as herself.]
The flowers are quite beautiful. [Observations are the safest topic of conversation she can think of for the moment, however.] I can see why you would want to take some home.
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Post by Flynn//Gauche on May 31, 2011 23:45:33 GMT -5
[Seeing Judith lower her weapon allows Gauche to relax. There really is no reason to start a fight here, so why bother? A fight would ruin the flowers and her purpose for being here. Reluctantly, she puts her weapon away and steps back, keeping Judith within her line of sight.]
I'm not taking them home for myself. [her tone is quiet and curt, as if this should have been obvious] They're a gift.
[Returning to her search, Gauche examines the flowers all around her. Her gaze falls on two more and she picks them and puts them in her arm with the first.] ...A few more. [she mumblers to herself more than Judith. It doesn't much matter to her anymore if the other female is here. She is not a threat.]
Why are you here? [hides her curiosity. She did expect here to be alone. Why would someone else have come? It's not a popular spot.] |
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Post by Droite / Cedric on Jun 1, 2011 15:37:43 GMT -5
[[Sorry if I'm just barging in 8T I hope its ok I joined]]
[It was an odd spot to be exploring, but Droite figured Relewiese Hollow was a better place then any to train or even explore. The mountain itself was dangerous, the paths possibly unstable and the weather deadly in itself, Droite though was determined to make this trip worth wile and to make up for her lack of training recently.
As she slowly made her way to the floor of the hollow she started to hear voices.]
Hm? People? Here? [She slowly tip toed towards the mouth of a cave with her hand hovering over her sword. With her back to the rocky wall she listened, only making out vague words due to the wind, but could tell it was two females. She listened more closely and realized one voice belonged to her sister. Bursting from her hiding spot she smiled towards her sister.
Gauche! Gauche! I didn't kno-- [Droite suddenly stopped and noticed Judith with her spear at her side. Taking a battle stance, Droite clutched her weapon, but did not unsheathe it.
What are you doing here? Get away from my sister! [Her expression was one of determination since she didn't want to lose a battle if there was going to be one.
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Post by Judith on Jun 4, 2011 8:40:25 GMT -5
[Smiling a bit, Judith plants her spear on a flower-free patch of ground with the point sticking in the air. It's a gesture of peace, since she doesn't much want to put it on her back again- it is heavy, after all.]
A gift? [she doesn't hide her curiosity about whom Gauche could possibly be giving the flowers to, but she doesn't pursue the point.] Well then, I'm sure whoever you bring them to will enjoy them.
[Since Gauche has apparently decided that she isn't here to fight, Judith allows her gaze to wander over the flowers once more. They are quite beautiful, and she considers picking one to show it to Ba'ul. There's no way the Entelexeia can fit into places like this anymore, and so to see one of these flowers would be a rare treat for him. Her musings are interrupted, however, when Gauche suddenly starts to talk again.]
Me? Oh, Ba'ul rather fancied the monsters around here, and I had the option of either watching him hunt or exploring around here. I'm sure that you- [She is suddenly cut off yet again by another person's entrance into the cavern.
It's very difficult to hide her surprise that all three of them are in this one cave at the same time, especially when it turns out that the newcomer is Gauche's....partner? She can't quite remember a name. The girl soon clears it up for her, however- she and Gauche are, apparently, sisters. Judith keeps her spear where it is, smiling in what she knows is a friendly gesture.]
Relax, I'm not here to fight. Your sister and I were just having a little chat. [She speaks easily before pausing to direct a look over at Gauche, silently asking her to back up what she has been saying. Judith has no desire to start a battle.]
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Post by Flynn//Gauche on Jun 4, 2011 10:09:31 GMT -5
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Post by Droite / Cedric on Jun 5, 2011 9:00:09 GMT -5
[Droite lowered her guard reluctantly when Gauche explained everything, even if it seemed fishy.]
W-well she better not try anything!
[Droite said her statement in a huff, but it was true that Yeager didn't give them any orders. She looked to Judith then at her sister.]
Gauche, what are you doing down here anyway? I was surprised to hear your voice all the way down here! When I noticed you weren't at home I figured you went somewhere with Yeager.
[Droite hopped over to her sister more, hopping around the flowers after noticing Gauche clutching some in her hand. Droite turned her head to Judith.]
So are you here to fight monsters, too?
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Post by Judith on Jun 5, 2011 21:29:58 GMT -5
[Ah, Droite. That's the name she was searching for. Judith looks curiously at the girl in front of her and matches the face to the name, ensuring that she won't-hopefully- forget the next time they meet. If there is a next time, in any case. 'Lord' Yeager is also an interesting turn of phrase, but apparently his name and the accompanying explanation have the power to make Droite back down.]
Don't worry, I won't do anything that you two wouldn't like. [she smiles and pointedly turns her gaze back to the flowers. She doesn't want to look like she's actively listening in on their conversation, but truth be told, she finds what the two of them say quite interesting. After all, she's never had this kind of face to face interaction before.]
Hm? [Droite's question catches her a little off guard; she brought her spear with her out of habit, but now that the topic is being brought up...] I suppose I could be. [she looks thoughtful for a moment.] Were you two planning on fighting later, after you've gotten your flowers?
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Post by Flynn//Gauche on Jun 5, 2011 21:53:33 GMT -5
She won't fight us; it isn't worth the trouble. Brave Vesperia won't give us trouble. Not here.
[Turning away from her sister, Gauche returns to her flower-picking. She really would like a few more.] I'm not here to train, I have no reason to be going after the monsters. [Thinking about it, why IS Droite here?]
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Post by Droite / Cedric on Jun 6, 2011 15:41:22 GMT -5
Eh..?
Droite gazed off to the side as her sisters question hit her ears.
I wanted to train a-and Yeager didn't really need me for anything so I asked if I could go train and he said it was fine and I was kind of lonely cause you weren't there. . .
Drumming her fingers against one another and trailing off, Droite smiled towards her sister in a way that resembled she had been caught in the act of a prank.
It's not like I left Yeager randomly. I told him! I figured if I trained really hard I could show he what I learned. . . .
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Post by Judith on Jun 7, 2011 21:32:36 GMT -5
[Seeing the two sisters start to fall into easy conversation is as good a hint as Judith will get- she is most certainly drifting out of their immediate awareness. It allows her an opportunity to observe, and she has to admit that it's interesting to watch them interact. Still, it isn't polite to stare too long.
With one more look at the two of them, Judith moves off slowly towards the other end of the cave, staying within earshot as she follows the light from the larger pool of condensed aer that illuminates the cavern. After meandering far enough towards it, she kneels down next to it and considers it up close.]
Hmm... do these flowers survive long without the aer?
[she asks the question out loud, only half sure that either of the girls behind her will hear or answer. She is interrupting them, after all, although she's still terribly interested in what they're talking about for the sake of pure curiosity alone.]
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